Additional dates announced for the River Thames Lunch Club
The River Thames Lunch Club (RTLC) at Watermen’s Hall-managed by resident caterer Life’s Kitchen Ltd-is now the choice for discerning diners looking to enjoy a first class meal at sensible prices within the unique environment of a Livery Hall. Held on the first Tuesday of every month, The River Thames Lunch Club sells out every month and is currently fully booked until December 2009!
Having launched the 2010 dates (click here for full list) and faced with overwhelming demand for tables, Watermen’s Hall and Life’s Kitchen Ltd are delighted to announce the following additional dates for 2009 and 2010:
15th December 2009: Christmas 2009 RTLC at Watermen’s Hall
30th March 2010: Easter RTLC
25th May 2010: Additional RTLC
28th September 2010: In celebration of the election of the Lord Mayor
14th December 2010: Christmas 2010 RTLC at Watermen’s Hall
21st December 2010: Christmas 2010 RTLC at Watermen’s Hall
The booking process for these additional events remains the same as for the regular events; e-mail Amanda Pay via info@lifeskitchen.com or telephone 0800 915 0978 to make your reservation.
Christmas 2009 - are you ready yet?!
Before the Summer suntan has even faded, thoughts inexorably turn to Christmas and the year-end party. With less than 3 months to go before the season begins, it is crucial to start planning soon in order to get first choice on the date of your choice.
Life’s Kitchen Ltd has worked in close partnership with its venues and created two unique packages available exclusively to clients of Life’s Kitchen Ltd.
Christmas 2009 at Stationers’ Hall
Click here to view the 2009 Christmas package
Christmas 2009 at Watermen’s Hall Click here to view the 2009 Christmas package (pdf download).
Availability at both of these venues is already severely limited and bookings are taken at both venues on a first come, first served basis only. Contact Life’s Kitchen Ltd NOW on 0800 915 0978 to enquire about your preferred dates.
Nick’s Running Again.............
Nick Levens-Managing Director of Life’s Kitchen Ltd-is once again pulling on the running shoes for Charity!
Nick is participating in the Woburn Abbey Jog in aid of the British Heart Foundation on Sunday 4th October 2009.
This is the second year Nick has participated in this event, designed to raise awareness and raise money for the excellent work the British Heart Foundation does. Heart disease is still the number one killer in the UK, accounting for an astonishing one in five deaths in men and one in six deaths in women in the UK each year.
Nick’s own son Noah was born with severe congenital heart defects and endured three bouts of open heart surgery in 2008 during the first five months of his life.
Nick comments.........”This is a great event for a great charity. I know from personal experience that the work done by the British Heart Foundation makes a vital contribution to the fight against heart disease in the UK, and also in the quest to understand why congenital heart defects occur and how we can eradicate them.”
Anyone that feels able to make a donation to the BHF in recognition of Nick’s run should visit www.bhf.org.uk/donate
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Recipe of the Month from Emlyn Sexon - Company Head Chef
A delicious dinner party Main Course from Emlyn this month...........perfect as Autumn draws in and a more “hearty” dish is required.
Try this with an Australian Shiraz or a good quality Rioja.
Fillet Steak with Smoked Cheddar and Caramalised Shallot Mash
Serves Two
Ingredients
2 x 6oz Beef Fillet Steak
2 x Medium Potatoes
2 x Long Shallot
200g Smoked Cheddar (Apple wood)
1 x Packet Fine Asparagus
200g Baby Spinach
1lt Beef Stock
1 x Glass Red wine
40g Brown Sugar
50g Butter
150ml Double Cream
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Method
Pre heat the oven to 180’c
Pre heat a sauce pan and carefully pour in the red wine and 20g of brown sugar, reduce by half, then add the beef stock and reduce till sauce becomes thicker, season to taste.
In a non stick frying pan pour a drizzle of olive oil, and heat on the stove, pre season the steaks on both sides and seal in the hot frying pan, place on a tray and cook in the oven for 8-15 minutes. (8 minutes medium and 15 minutes well done).
Peel and Dice the Shallots, then fry in a sauce pan with some olive oil until cooked, then add 10g of butter and 20g of brown sugar and caramelise the onions until golden brown, leave to one side, Grate the Cheese and leave to one side.
Peel the potatoes, quarter and put in a pan of boiling water, simmer until potatoes are cooked, Drain potatoes and place back into pan, and allow to steam dry for 3 minutes, then mash the potatoes, Heat the Cream and Butter and add to potatoes, season to taste and add the cheese and caramelised onions.
Blanch the asparagus in hot boiling water, and cook the spinach in a frying pan with some olive oil and season.
To Serve, place the mash on a plate with the spinach, slice the fillet in half and present pink side up, place the asparagus next to the beef, and drizzle the sauce over the top.
Enjoy!!
Christmas Party at the office? - Call Life's Kitchen Ltd!
Last Year saw a surge of interest in organisations holding their Christmas parties in their own offices. Life’s Kitchen Ltd has a range of cost effective, fun and non-intrusive Christmas packages designed for those planning the same event for 2009, including an “all inclusive” package price to include food, beverages, office decorations and entertainment.
This is a cost effective way of entertaining your team at Christmas and Life’s Kitchen Ltd are experts in delivering fabulous events at sensible prices.
Email info@lifeskitchen.com to arrange your FREE, no obligation office visit from Life’s Kitchen Ltd, and let us create a “Bespoke Catering Solution” for your office party in 2009.
We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Life’s News-thanks for reading and see you soon.
Regards,
The Life’s Kitchen Team
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