The Chef Residencies To Bookmark This Summer
From innovative pop-ups to immersive dining experiences, London is always full of surprises when it comes to food. And this summer, there are a handful of chef residencies from emerging to established chefs that we’re really looking forward to. Here’s a curated selection of where to find the most anticipated chef residencies:
Chef Alfredo Russo at La Trattoria
This May, IL MERCATO at La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo takes you on a journey to Veneto, showcasing the rich flavours and traditional dishes of this northeastern Italian region. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of an Italian market, IL MERCATO’s May menu includes highlights like sausage risotto and asparagus with eggs. Hosted every Thursday evening this month, these special evenings offer a taste of Veneto, crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo and Head Chef Roberto Roncolato.
When: every Thursday in may
Where: The Pelham, 15 Cromwell Place, South Kensington
London, SW7 2LA
Website: www.collezione.starhotels.com
Chef Karl O’Dell at CORD
This is more than just a tasting, it’s a hands-on culinary experience. At the CORD kitchen, Executive Chef Karl O’Dell will guide you through preparing a refined starter you can recreate at home – Isle of Skye scallops with cucumber sorbet, yuzu and dill, perfectly paired with a glass of premium rosé champagne. After your cooking session, you can enjoy a seated, champagne-paired three-course dinner featuring the Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2011 from Taittinger.
when: 5th june
where: 85 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AE
website: www.cordrestaurant.co.uk
Chef Dana at Jang
Featuring gorgeous interiors and fine dining with flair, Jang at The Royal Exchange is a restaurant not to be missed. Helmed by Chef Dana, here you’ll experience some seriously cool, contemporary Korean and Japanese cuisine, from hamachi tartare to spicy miso black cod, as well as platters of sushi and sashimi and Korean BBQ.
where: The Mezzanine, First Floor, Royal Exchange, London, EC3V3LQ
Website: www.jangrestaurant.co.uk
Chef Cristian González at Eastway Brasserie
From 2nd June, Argentinian chef Cristian ‘Chino’ González takes over the Eastway Brasserie for three months, bringing his bold, open-fire cooking and Latin American heritage to the heart of Liverpool Street. Having trained in world-renowned restaurants such as Mirazur and Lasarte-Oria, and led kitchens across South America, Chino’s menu blends technique with plenty of flavour with dishes like seabass ceviche, charred skirt steak with chimichurri and dulce de leche mousse. Plus, there will be a rotating selection of Argentinian wines available throughout the residency, chosen to complement the layered flavours of the dishes.
when: 2nd june onwards
where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
websitE: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Chef Brandon Arriaga at Carousel
For Brandon Arriaga’s residency with Carousel, the chef has created an izakaya-style menu inspired by Mexico City’s food culture, featuring highlights like drunken crab sope, smoked scallop, douchi, salsa macha, grilled sake kasu guinea fowl, sourdough tortilla and more. If you love a bit of fusion and something truly unique, book your spot at Carousel before it’s sold out.
When: 13th to 17th may
Where: 19-23 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T1RL
Website: www.carousel-london.com
