Events

🍽 On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Le Cordon Bleu London hosts "A Bite of Shanghai" at CORD on Fleet Street, celebrating Shanghai’s culinary heritage. Chef Ren Defeng, a Shanghai-style chef, collaborates with Le Cordon Bleu's chef team. Tickets cost £110, with a wine pairing at £55. Le Cordon Bleu, celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2025, operates 35 institutes in over 20 countries, training over 20,000 students annually. The event is part of the “Chinese Cuisine World Expression” series.

🍴 27 May 2025, Kuala Lumpur: FutureFWD by Informa Markets, hosted by Saladplate.com, will occur on 25 September 2025 at EQ Kuala Lumpur. This event addresses the transformative trends in Asia's food, beverage, and hospitality sectors. FutureFWD will feature keynotes, panels, and networking with over 200 industry leaders, focusing on trends, technology, and transformation. Notable speakers include Sameer Seth, Stefanie Wijono, and Paul Gabie, offering insights on sustainability, innovation, and marketing across generations. Visit www.saladplate.com/FutureFWD for more details.

🏖 Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay reopens on 11 April 2025, offering a mix of luxury, relaxation, and adventure. Guests can enjoy a beach club, The Rooftop with live music, and Epic Beats & Special Treats packages with VIP perks and detox juices. The Kids Club introduces cultural activities, while the expanded gym and Holistic Hikes enhance wellness options. The new Crystal Sound Sanctuary Retreat and the Self Space Leadership Retreat promise rejuvenation and professional growth. Dining includes fresh local flavors and NO&LO cocktails, coinciding with the hotel's sponsorship of the Ibicine Film Festival from 11-13 April 2025.

🍷 The Woodsman Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon will host a tasting evening on Thursday, 3 April, featuring a 7-course menu with 5 wines from Welcombe Hills Vineyard, located 3 miles away. The Woodsman, led by Executive Head Chef Greg Newman, has 2 AA Rosettes and is associated with Michelin-starred Harwood Arms co-owner Mike Robinson. Welcombe Hills Vineyard has been acknowledged for 20 years. The event costs £130 per person, with limited spaces available.

🏘 The 55th CIFF Guangzhou, Asia's largest outdoor furniture event, is set for March 18-21, 2025, featuring 50,000 square meters of space, over 350 brands, and a focus on sustainable outdoor living. The "Nature's Echo·Pristine Nature" showcase curated by Tony Ho will highlight eco-conscious designs with brands like HIGOLD and Sunwell participating. Preparations are ongoing with free preregistration available at www.ciff-gz.com.

👩 On International Women’s Day 2025, Firebird in Soho, London, will host a pop-up featuring Savannah Hagendijk from Amsterdam’s Michelin-starred Restaurant de Kas. The event, celebrating female culinary talent, will occur on Saturday, 8th March and showcase De Kas' plant-to-plate dishes integrated with Firebird’s open-fire cooking style. The restaurant cultivates 300 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruit, and will offer exclusive dishes paired with wines selected by co-founder Anna Dolgushina.

🍴 Chef Patron Steven Smith of KAJI Manchester teams up with Dave Wall of The Unruly Pig for a guest chef event on 5th February 2025. The UK's top gastropub and KAJI will present a 9-course tasting menu featuring sushi, Louët-Feisse oysters, BBQ Octopus, and Iberico Presa. Optional wine pairings are available at £95 for standard or £150 for premium. Tickets cost £120 each, with high demand and pre-booking advised.

🏂 Milano Cortina 2026 and On Location launched the Official Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Hospitality Programme today, offering unique packages for the Olympic Winter Games. For the first time, Milan will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Cortina d’Ampezzo since 1956. The packages include Ticket-Inclusive Hospitality, with options for shared or private spaces, Overnight Packages with two to four nights' accommodation, transportation, and Custom Programmes for personalized experiences. Bookings can be made at www.hospitality.milanocortina2026.org, with Visa being the Official Way to Pay.

🎄 Orelle, Birmingham's skyline restaurant, has collaborated with Laurent-Perrier for the festive season. Offering a limited-edition seasonal menu with a variety of Laurent-Perrier champagnes and new bar snacks, the partnership lasts until January. The rooftop bar area now features 8 new poseur tables and 24 stools, complemented by panoramic city views. A Christmas cocktail menu includes creations like the Golden Bauble by mixologist Tiago Bastos. Senior Marketing Manager Natasha Levy anticipates a magical season with new snacks by Executive Chef Kiran Survana.

🎄 Sheraton Grand London Park Lane offers a "That Christmas" themed afternoon tea from 21 November 2024 to 8 January 2025, inspired by Netflix's film premiering on 4 December. This festive experience in the iconic Palm Court includes cakes, sandwiches, and beverages with prices starting at £65 per person (£80 with Champagne, £29 for children), and individual Christmas cocktails at £17. The hotel's festive decor illumination begins on 27 November, enhancing the cinematic atmosphere in Mayfair. Reservations can be made at their official website.