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The Latest Party Food Trends for London Events 18 Jun 2019 Seasoned talk about the latest food trends and what will work well within the Merlin venue collection. At Seasoned, as corporate event specialists, we are finding that events are increasingly design and experientially-led. Guests expect more than just a good plate of food. How that food is served, what it is served on and the... Read More

Awards Dinner Catering Experts – Brit Award’s Payne & Gunter 20 Feb 2019 It’s a New Year, and awards dinner season is upon us. So here’s a reminder of who we partner with – Awards Dinner Catering Experts Payne and Gunter. This evening in fact – Payne and Gunter will be catering for 4000 stars at the Brit Awards! What better time to feature a blog from the... Read More

Festive food and exceptional dishes from Payne and Gunter’s autumn winter menu 22 Nov 2018 Autumn and winter create exciting challenges when it comes to catering at Merlin Events London as our diary is overflowing with Christmas Parties and lots of festive food. In order to ensure that you and your guests enjoy incredible eating experiences, we work with London’s leading award-winning caterers. Payne and Gunter are ‘London’s originals’ and have extensive... Read More

Mothers Day Gift Ideas 07 Mar 2018 Mothers Day! It’s the one day of the year when we all stop and thank our mums, and it’s just around the corner – March 11th 2018 to be exact. If you are anything like me, Mothers Day really sneaks up on you and although there has been plenty of advertising for ‘the perfect gift’ in the... Read More

Guest Blog: Head Chef of rhubarb talks Canapés and Creativity 30 Nov 2017 We sat down with rhubarb’s Head Chef Joshua Stanzl to explore the work that goes into creating tantalising new dishes… How long have you been Head Chef at rhubarb and where were you before? I have been with rhubarb for 4 months now, before this role I gained a wealth of experience, leading a team... Read More

Favourite Christmas Cocktails 13 Nov 2017 It’s that magical time of the year again! We’re gearing up for the festive season here at Merlin when office Christmas parties start going with a swing, so we thought we’d share with you some of our best loved cocktails that were served (and tasted by us!) at a partnership launch this month for Payne... Read More

Charcoal burgers in baps – it’s time for a barbecue! 18 Jul 2017 You know that it’s summer when the smell of sizzling barbecues drifts over your garden fence. Even if the food tastes like charcoal or is semi-raw, and the smoke stings your eyes, everyone loves cooking al fresco. It’s also the perfect opportunity for ‘BBQ Dad’ and his cohorts to flex their culinary muscles. As Rebecca... Read More

Rhubarb serve dinner in the sky on the London Eye 31 May 2017 Dinner in the Sky Dining 135 metres above the city on the renowned Lastminute.com London Eye is the most exclusive experience to date. This iconic landmark is not only the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel but also a unique setting for intimate events and bespoke dining experiences. At rhubarb we have taken dining to new... Read More

Events – much like a club sandwich 26 Apr 2017 Parties, events, receptions, soirees: much like a club sandwich aren’t they? Having enjoyed this month’s edition of Conference News, I did pull a wry smile at Rob Davidson’s piece on sideshows, entitling his article ‘The hand of sideshow Rob,’ a clear reference to our yellow friends The Simpsons. He talked about having his hand made... Read More

Resistance is futile – bring on the chocolate! 28 Mar 2017 Seen as an invigorating drink, mood enhancer and aphrodisiac, chocolate is so much more than a naughty treat. The Aztecs thought that cacao seeds were the gift of the God of Wisdom, and a 16th century emperor Montezuma even drank three gallons of chocolate a day to increase his libido! In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors... Read More