Aspirations and Inspirations in London Hospitality - An Explanation

Oh how I wish I could eat out all the time. Mrs K treated me last week to three fabulous meals, in order to celebrate one’s birthday you see. We went to St John Hotel in the morning for breakfast where I had grilled kippers and a pot of Rare Tea Company Earl Grey, then off to Barrafina for tapas at the bar over lunch where we had such delights as grilled mackerel, razor clams, croquetas and a lovely sherry with the chocolate dessert, then the next day we went to Hawksmoor Seven Dials for dinner where I shared with two others the 1.2 kg rib eye steak with a wonderfully recommended malbec, beef and also fat dripping chips and a heritage tomato salad.

For me it’s not just the food that is wonderful, but the spaces that we dine(d) in, the decor and the attention to details, as well as the operational excellence and the service that is provided. Then of course, we cannot but mention the Olympics, the excellence and desire for greatness that the athletes show. If this does not inspire a generation, then nothing will.

One of the biggest compliments I think you can receive is for someone to say, ‘you have inspired me’. It means you have made them feel special in some way. So, if you are at all interested in hospitality, in opening a venue, or operating one, or need inspiration or aspiration in whatever form, then London is the first place I would start. Get out and about and go to all the great places that this town has to offer and be inspired. It’s brilliant.

Peter Dore-Smith
Director
Kaffeine Ltd
66 Great Titchfield st.
15 Eastcastle st.