Summer food should be quick and easy and there’s nothing better than antipasti platters and some great cheeses. In my search for some of the best suppliers, I have stumbled on a unique new alternative to crisps and some of the best cheeses money can buy. Continue Reading

As we come in to the second heatwave of the summer, temperatures soar and people grab every opportunity to spend time outdoors, the great British pastime of a BBQ comes into its own. No more sitting in drizzle, no more cardigans, umbrellas (of the waterproof variety) and no making the best of a bad situation. Continue Reading

The children’s birthday party market is booming and it’s a multi-million pound beast. The entertainers of yesteryear still exist but the pressure to put on the best, most memorable, party puts parents to the test big time!
I’ve had experience now of throwing some fantastic parties. Lots of planning, lots of research and ultimately a good few quid.  If you are going to spend it – I’d say an average party of 20-30 kids will easily set you back £400 – then spend it wisely. That’s not to say that you can’t party on a budget, you can. You spend what you can afford. Continue Reading

Winter Wonderland Tea at the Chesterfield Hotel, Mayfair is a must. This festive season we seem to have spent more of our time in hotels than ever before, if you take into account the fact that we haven’t left London. With a fabulous two night stay at Ham Yard behind us – we had Christmas lunch there too, we are off to a Mayfair institution for tea. Continue Reading


Yesterday we went to Charlie and The Chesterfield Tea. As you can guess, a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – themed tea at the Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair, just behind Berkely Square.

Given that we are reading the wonderful book by Roald Dahl and also the pertinent timing-  the passing of Gene Wilder – the original and to me, the only Willy Wonka, it seemed befitting.  Continue Reading