We believe in gently stirring the pot to get the ingredients just right!  We launched our soft-opening of the CBC about 3 weeks ago and have enjoyed meeting some of you at our first book launch. For those of you who have attended our recent event evenings, we hope you enjoyed taking part in them as much as we enjoyed hosting them.

We will be operating in full-swing by mid-March 2007, which is timed to coincide with the Grande opening celebration of the InterContinental Park Lane.  In the meantime, we look forward to mixing and mingling with you at our upcoming events.  And don’t forget to post your thoughts and comments as we progress into the new year.

Following are some of the highlights of our upcoming events for the remainder of 2006 and into 2007.  Keep checking into our daily blog for detailed information on these events, and possible changes to the program.

December

7 - 31:  Hot Chocolate throughout December in the Lounge, with setup of cocoa beans, spices, chocolates, and cakes.

16:  Kids Christmas cookie/fudge baking, and tin decorating event at the Cookbook Cafe.

24:  Christmas Dinner at the Cookbook Cafe.

25:  Christmas Day Lunch, from noon until 3 pm. Market Tables with Carving Stations and Pastry Workshop @ £45.00 per guest, click here to see the menu: Christmas Day Lunch Menu

26:  Boxing Day Brunch, from 11.30 am until 4 pm with wood fired breakfast pizza, beef fillet with bubble and squeak, many starters and main dishes, breakfast and sweets @ £ 35.00 per guest, click here for the menu: Boxing day brunch

31: New Years Eve Dinner and after dinner party in the lounge. Dinner at Cookbook Cafe with Wild food from Sea and Heaven served from 7 pm until 10.30 pm @ £ 75.00 per guest. Click here to see the menu: New Years Eve Dinner

After dinner party in the Lobby Lounge with Live Music entertainment, Disco and DJ. (no entry fee) The band Three at last is a modern and original music combination with DJ, Sax and Flute player and once parcussionist. Based in Paris and South fo Frnace, the three guys used to perfom festive house mixes together since almost 8 years. In 1999 while at the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, they decided to adapt their punchy electornic mix with live performance over the DJ’s mix towards a smoother chill out and loungy mix, matching the different Palaces and Five Star Hotels they have performed at.

January

1:  New Years Day Seafood Brunch from noon until 3.30 pm at £ 55.00 per guest. Indulge and start the new year with a delicious brunch and layed back live entertainment to chill into the day. In the Lobby Lounge we serve everything you need from the Pharmacy Bar… Click here to see the menu: Seafood Brunch Menu

14: Sunday Brunch at the Cookbook Cafe, with music entertainment from the Royal College of Music (also on Sunday the 21st and 28th)

20:  Winter themed food styling and photographing workshop: for hobby cook book authors, foodies, cooks and professional chefs. Participate in a morning workshop of cooking, scene setup with various props and photographing with professional assistance. All dishes are styled together with a food stylist for maximum impact.

27:  Chocolate Master Class with chocolatier Keith from Notting Hill’s  melt  chocolate shop. Make your own truffles and chocolates, insight into the mysteries and secrets of a master chocolatier.

Date to be confirmed: RA talks with Marco Pierre White about his life from commis chef to 3 star Michelin (which he famously sent back).  A chance for Marco to personally sign copies of his book. Drinks, canapes, interview, book signing.

February

3:  Get ready for Valentines day with a Cocktail Master Class on the 3rd. Make the perfect aphrodisiac cocktail with our mixologists. Includes drinks, food and cocktail making class, and goodie bag.

4:  Sunday Brunch at the Cookbook Cafe, with music entertainment from the Royal College of Music, and on Sunday the 11th, 18th and 25th.

10: Cook-up for Valentine, get ready and learn simple making of impressive dishes for a romantic dinner, includes cooking class, decoration and  melt  Chocolate Heart for you beloved one.

13:  Pre Valentines Day dinner. Be ahead of the game.

14:  Valentines Day

20:  Moroccan themed food styling and photographing workshop for hobby cook book authors, foodies, cooks and professional chefs. Participate in a morning workshop of cooking, scene setup with various props and photographing with professional assistance. All dishes are styled together with a food stylist for maximum impact.

Date to be confirmed: Cheese & Wine, with La Fromagerie. Cheese talk and taste with 30 different British and International cheeses and wines.

Date to be confirmed: Sushi & Sashimi making classes and book signing with…, guess who, and you get a free invitation…

Date to be confirmed: RA talks with Antony Worrell Thompson TV Chef about his early days, Manage a Trois, his time at 190 Queen’s Gate with RA, TV stardom and his latest book. Drinks, canapes, interview, book signing.

Monthly book launches with named and famous food writers and chefs are held at the Cookbook Cafe.  Dates to be announced.