January 2024

Step into the world of timeless elegance at our Gastro Meet-up hosted at Café Royal, a landmark hotel in the heart of London. This exclusive event includes sophisticated pre-dinner drinks, a delectable three-course gourmet meal, and a relaxed post-dinner bar ambiance. Café Royal, with its rich heritage and stunningly restored interiors, combines historical splendor with contemporary luxury. Located on Regent Street, this iconic venue offers a unique dining experience, marrying exquisite cuisine with an atmosphere of refined opulence. Join us for a competitively priced evening of culinary excellence in one of London's most esteemed settings.

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The Menu:

Amuse-Bouche

• Caviar Blini with Crème Fraîche
  A delicate blini topped with premium caviar and a dollop of crème fraîche, garnished with chives.
• Vegetarian Option: Truffle and Parmesan Arancini
  Crisp risotto balls infused with truffle and Parmesan, served with a saffron aioli.

Starter

• Lobster Bisque with Cognac Cream
  A rich and velvety lobster bisque, enhanced with a touch of cognac cream and served with a garlic crostini.
• Vegetarian Option: Jerusalem Artichoke Velouté with Hazelnut Oil
  A smooth and creamy velouté made from Jerusalem artichokes, drizzled with hazelnut oil and garnished with crispy sage.

Main Course

• Roast Veal Tenderloin with Morel Sauce
  Tender veal medallions roasted to perfection, served with a luxurious morel mushroom sauce, truffle mash, and sautéed asparagus.
• Vegetarian Option: Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto
  Creamy risotto infused with sage, featuring roasted butternut squash and topped with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of aged balsamic.

Dessert

• Grand Marnier Soufflé with Orange Zest
  A classic French soufflé with a hint of Grand Marnier, served with a side of orange zest crème anglaise.
• Vegetarian Option: Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tart
  A rich dark chocolate tart with a salted caramel center, served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and edible gold leaf.

Petit Fours

• Selection of Macarons and Pâte de Fruits
  An assortment of delicate French macarons and fruit pâte de fruits, perfect for a sweet ending.
• Vegetarian Option: Seasonal Fruit Maceration with Vanilla Syrup
  Fresh seasonal fruits gently macerated in vanilla syrup, served with a crisp almond tuile.

Coffee or Tea

• Freshly Brewed Coffee or Selection of Premium Teas
  Served with macarons, pâte de fruits, or seasonal fruit maceration.

Wine

• Wine pairings
  Wines are paired with starter, main course and dessert.

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The Venue:

Ideally situated where St James and Mayfair and Soho converge, this luxury hotel on Regent Street has an unparalleled setting. For over 150 years, the Café Royal has welcomed those who make a difference, from Oscar Wilde and Winston Churchill to Princess Diana and David Bowie. The only place in London to convene, converse, and celebrate.