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20 years of Richard Corrigan at Bentley's
Wednesday 18th June 2025 | Tickets coming soon
Join us for an evening of champagne, oysters and a slap-up dinner at one of London’s oldest and most venerable restaurants.
On Wednesday 18th June we’ll be gathering at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Piccadilly to celebrate 20 years under the proprietorship of the great Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan who orchestrated the revival and survival of the seafood institution in 2005.
Opened in 1916, Bentley’s is steeped in history. Our evening will begin with drinks and conversation with Richard in the bar, delving into the restaurant’s fascinating rise, fall and rejuvenation over the years. Then its upstairs to the Grill Room to experience the excellent seafood cookery firsthand with a three-course dinner.
Claridge's Kitchen Supper Series
Next event: Monday 21st July 2025 | BOOK HERE
The Kitchen Supper Series has seen a roster of renowned chefs from all over the UK including Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and Roberta Hall-McCarron of The Little Chartroom, take over L'Epicerie in the heart of Claridge’s kitchen one by one, for one night only.
With L’Epicerie setting the scene and space for up to 14 guests at each supper, members can expect an intimate, immersive evening.
The next (and final) dinner in the series sees Hrishikesh Desai of the Exceptional-rated Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai take to the stoves bringing an artful incorporation of Indian nuances and seasonings into contemporary western cooking. We look forward to seeing you there.
Hrishikesh Desai, Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai - 21 July 2025 BOOK HERE
Previous member events:
Outlaw's New Road x Angela's Margate
Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th May 2025
A special dinner raising funds for The Perfect Place to Grow.
Part of our Meet the Chef series, we popped up in Margate in May for two nights of spectacular seafood feasts.
Nathan Outlaw of Exceptional-rated Outlaw’s New Road in Cornwall travelled the breadth of the country to join head chef Rob Cooper and owner Lee Coad of the wonderful Angela’s of Margate. It was a rare opportunity to meet and chat with chefs who share an inspired approach to fish cookery.
And it was not just about the dinners. Proceeds from the two evenings went directly to The Perfect Place To Grow, a cafe and training kitchen that supports 18-24 year olds into sustainable employment. Housed on the site of Tracey Emin's TKE Studios in Margate, the cafe will provided a unique, intimate setting for this one-of-a-kind event.
Behind the scenes at The Devonshire Butchery
Friday 2nd May 2025
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at one of London's most popular pubs? The Good Food Guide organised an exclusive look at the inner workings of The Devonshire in Soho. Head butcher George Donnelly took us around an insider's tour of the butchery where they process whole animals and age all the meat in house for over 1000 bookings every week.
Couldn’t join us at the event? Watch this exclusive video as renowned publican Oisín Rogers takes you behind the scenes at The Devonshire Soho for a rare look inside their butchery. Discover the craftsmanship behind one of London’s most acclaimed pubs.
Foraging & lunch with Tommy Banks
Friday 21st March 2025
Good Food Guide members had the opportunity to join Tommy Banks for an unforgettable day of foraging and feasting at The Abbey Inn Byland. Starting the day with coffee and hot cross buns before setting off to forage for ingredients before returning to Best Sunday Roast winning pub, The Abbey Inn, for a feasting lunch.
Watch a video of the highlights here - Join chef Tommy Banks at The Abbey Inn as he forages for wild garlic, elderflower, and birch sap in early spring. In this video with The Good Food Guide, Tommy shares how seasonality and hyper-local ingredients shape his menus, offering tips on sustainable, farm-to-table cooking.
Bellamy's at 20: The Making of a Mayfair Institution
Monday 24 February 2025
It was wonderful to mix with the Guide’s knowledgeable, restaurant-loving members on Monday evening as we gathered at Mayfair institution Bellamy’s to celebrate their 20 years in business. Though ever-present patron Gavin Rankin is much too decorous to pass comment on hosting the late Queen Elizabeth II as a regular, he did share his thoughts on the new trend for minimum spends (‘too many restaurants treat customers like enemy prisoners’) and on his relaxed attitude to dress codes (‘I dress like this [suit and tie] because I don’t want customers to think I take them for granted’).
CODE Chef Series
Recipes for success: a conversation with London's top culinary talent,
Monday 17th February
The Good Food Guide's sister business, CODE Hospitality, successfully launched its inaugural CODE Chef Series in partnership with Toast. Sitting on the panel at the first event in London was Dara Klein of Italian pop-up Tiella, Koya's Shuko Oda and Dinings SW3’s Masaki Sugisaki.
Recipes for Success: A Conversation with London’s top chefs [Video]
What does it take to thrive in modern hospitality? In this inspiring panel talk, four of London’s most exciting chefs—Dara Klein (Tiella), Shuko Oda (Koya), and Masaki Sugisaki (Dinings SW3)—share their diverse journeys to success, from pub residencies to acclaimed Japanese dining.
A recipe for a Best Local Restaurant: a Good Food Guide Lunch with Bavette,
Saturday 18th January
Over lunch, guests listened to the husband and husband team in conversation with the Guide’s editor Chloë Hamilton. From their careers in restaurants and why they ended up opening a bistro in Horsforth on the outskirts of Leeds. We learned what at makes Bavette the model of a perfect local restaurant first hand. It was a indulgent 3 course meal and welcome drink by Lillet.
Claridge's Kitchen Supper Series, Monday 11th November
Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and his team took over the hotel’s L’Epicerie kitchen for one night only. Even their disco ball and resident DJ made an appearance.
Watch a video of the highlights here
Wildflowers restaurant, Members Preview, Tuesday 24th September
Members were among the first to experience Chef Aaron Potter's first solo venture, Wildflowers, with partner and interior stylist Laura Hart before the restaurant officially opened its doors on September 27th.
Farewell Pollen Street Social lunch, Saturday 13th July
The Good Food Guide gave a grand farewell to one of Britain's most important restaurants of the past decade at this special lunch. In celebration of Pollen Street's standing in the Guide, Jason Atherton created a special menu to chart the course of its success over the years from as early as 2015. After lunch Jason reflected with the Guide's co-editor Elizabeth Carter on the restaurant's legacy.
Watch a video of the highlights here
Our Farm, Monday 1st July
Good Food Guide Members got to experience the best of the British farm-to-table lunches powering the kitchen of World Class-rated L’Enclume. Head farmer John Rowlands took us behind the scenes of the unique regenerative growing operation, which won the Best Farm to Table prize at The Good Food Guide Awards 2024. The lunch was a generous feast with Simon Rogan and Head Chef Liam Fitzpatrick.
Watch a video of the highlights here
Elystan Street, Saturday 8th June
The Good Food Guide joined the prolific chef Phil Howard and restaurateur Rebecca Mascarenhas for a special four-course lunch at Elystan Street. The best of the summer season was delivered with skill and precision by Phil and his team - including roasted fillet of Cornish cod with lardo di colonnata, new season’s peas, braised lettuce and spring onions. After lunch, our co-editor Elizabeth Carter hosted a memorable Q&A with Phil and Rebecca on running top neighbourhood restaurants in the tricky 2024 climate and how the industry has changed over the past 20 years and the importance of a good butter.
Lunch at WOVEN with Adam Smith
Fresh from a triumphant turn in this year’s Great British Menu, our members joined us for an exclusive lunch with Adam Smith at his restaurant Woven, within the beautiful surrounds of Coworth Park in springtime bloom. Smith cooked his winning fish course 'Road to Paris' as part of a seasonal menu, with English sparkling wine and still pairings from Chapel Down. After lunch, there was a Q&A with Adam Smith and a walk through the Coworth Park grounds.
'It was an excellent event - probably the best meal we've enjoyed in the last 12 months.' - Good Food Guide member
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Lunch at Amaya celebrating 'The evolution of Indian food in the UK'
The Amaya team cooked a special twelve-course tasting lunch for Good Food Guide members. Diners enjoyed sharing plates, with dishes including tandoori ocean wild prawns and smoked chilli lamb chops. Lunch was followed by a Q&A with Camellia Panjabi hosted by Elizabeth Carter, discussing the evolution of Indian food in the UK.
'We loved the event. Paying upfront (i.e., we could arrive ready to enjoy ourselves rather than contemplating prices) for an innovative, excellent meal with multiple tastes and textures followed by a discussion of the cuisine and restaurant.'
- Good Food Guide member
Lunch at Carters of Moseley summer residency with Brad Carter
Good Food Guide members joined Brad Carter at Westlands in Evesham, one of the restaurant’s key producers and its temporary home for the 2023 summer season. In one of the impressive glasshouses, Brad and the team cooked a special eight-course tasting lunch for Good Food Guide members. Lunch was followed by a Q&A hosted by Good Food Guide editor, Elizabeth Carter, and we rounded off the afternoon with a tour of the gardens and greenhouses with Westlands’ owner Will Boers. Tickets included a glass of Gusbourne sparkling wine on arrival and the eight-course lunch.
'We had a brilliant experience, loved the concept, the partnership of the restaurant and producer, the themes of sustainability and British produce and of course the incredible food.' - Good Food Guide member
Lunch at Pollen Street Social with Jason Atherton
The Good Food Guide member exclusive lunch at Jason Atherton's exceltpional-rated Pollen Street Social restaurant in Mayfair, London began with a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon champagne, followed by a 3-course menu cooked by Jason Atherton and his team. During the event, there was an interactive Q&A with Jason Atherton, hosted by Good Food Guide editor Elizabeth Carter.
'Loved it. Well organised. DREAMY food! Great to meet Jason Atherton and he answered the questions very well. Fantastic staff, attentive and knowledgeable and appeared happy.' - Good Food Guide member
Dinner at The Sportsman with Stephen Harris and Will Devlin
The Good Food Guide hosted an intimate night at The Sportsman with the inimitable Stephen Harris joined by our Chef to Watch of 2020, and owner of The Small Holding, Will Devlin.The duo collaborated to cook a six-course dinner exclusively for members of The Good Food Guide Club, with a line up of elegant, brilliantly delicious dishes using the best local ingredients. To top things off, Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew MW of Noble Rot poured a special selection of matched wines and spoke to guests about delivering great value in a wine list.
'Only positive feedback – the food and format were outstanding and I hope this will be my first of many events!' - Good Food Guide member
Foraging walk in Hampstead Heath
In spring 2024, we headed back to the Heath for our next Good Food Guide members-only foraging event with Flavour Fred. Learning about brewing herbs, bittersweet liqueurs, and spot blossoms bursting into life, we explored the abundance of fresh greens including many punchy alliums, varieties of tart sorrel and more.
