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34 Bloomsbury | Sustainability | 34 Mile Menu 683 1024 Four Gables Group

34 Bloomsbury | Sustainability | 34 Mile Menu

We were delighted to collaborate with our friends at Plain Jane Events at the launch event of the wonderful new venue 34 Bloomsbury. The team at The 43 Club created a range of wonderful cocktails to reflect the building’s character. When taking your first step through the door at 34 Bloomsbury you will be greeted with a building exuding class and elegance – we think its own description does it perfect justice.

“Welcome to 34 Bloomsbury, a newly renovated 1850’s Georgian townhouse in the heart of Bloomsbury. Combining an elegant contemporary style with a rich heritage, the space offers four rooms across two floors, as well as an urban garden to host a variety of events.”

When we sat down with the team at Plain Jane Events we wanted to create a menu concept that was current and creative. We came up with a 34 mile menu for 34 Bloomsbury, as such all aspects of the menu we sourced with 34 miles of both our HQ and 34 Bloomsbury. This allowed the kitchen team to get creative with the best of the southeast. Our suppliers were incredibly helpful and we wanted to champion their amazing work as such small quotes were in pride of place to explain more about their production methods among much more.

34 Miles Of Amazing Producers

Wild Tenterden Trout – Modern, sustainable fisheries that create amazing produce using traditional methods.

Kevin and Alison Blunt make Golden Cross goats cheese from their own goats milk which are fed only on pasture or hay.

East end crab – pot caught off the Sussex coast.

Using traditional techniques, High Weald dairy produce English feta in West Sussex.

Forman & Son is part of the Forman family of companies spearheaded by H. Forman & Son, the world-renowned smoked salmon business that dates back to 1905 perched on the side of the river Thames.

Meadow Vale in West Sussex allow their birds to roam free – maturing at 7 months rather than inventive farming the quality is second to none.

The Alexander Family have been farming in the Darenth Valley since 1892 when James Alexander brought down 17 milking cows on the train from Ayrshire in Scotland.

During the late 1980s Mark and his parents, Guy and Audrey, established a flock of 150 British Friesland sheep and ever since have produced award winning cheese at High Weald.

Watts Farms create all their produce with sustainability at its core – they are all about soil composition when it comes to courgettes.

CURED TENTERDEN TROUT | CREAM CHEESE | CAVIAR
BLACK BEETROOT MACAROONS | GOATS CHEESE
PICKLED KOHLRABI DISC | EAST END CRAB | HERB POWDER
COMPRESSED MELON | WHIPPED FETA | BLACK OLIVE DUST
SMOKED SALMON ‘LOLLIPOPS’ | BLACK APPLE JELLY
SHREDDED DUCK BAO BUNS | PICKLED GINGER | BLACK SESAME
BLACK GARLIC | KENTISH BEEF | NASTURTIUM
KENTISH PEAR | CIDER VINEGAR GEL | BLUE CHEESE | WALNUT
WHIPPED RICOTTA | COURGETTE | CHARCOAL CRACKER
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Corporate Event – The European Parliament

Background

Well, what a lovely event. Set against the twenty one botanicals delicately placed in Bombay Sapphire’s Distillery glasshouses an event to celebrate an array of achievements. We were asked to deliver creative canapés for a cocktail reception. Bombay Sapphire produced some delicious cocktails carefully selected by Ivano Tonutti their master of botanicals.

With 250 guests invited across three different areas of the site, this brief set us a bit of a challenge. How could we deliver those creative canapés, over a short window of one and a half hours, for that number of guests? By carefully planning of the menu by chef Dave, we ensured the service was efficient and satisfied the brief.

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Brief

With people flying in from all over the world for this event, the food needed to appeal to a wide demographic. After deliberation and discussion, the final choices were:

Crispy shallot and avocado sushi

Duck with cucumber, spring onion and chilli

Ponzu marinated tuna lollipops with wasabi caviar

Lyonnaise onion and Lancashire bomb tartlet

Pulled brisket with chicory and horseradish snow

The Four Gables Award Winning Touch

We had a short window for service over a large event space so efficient delivery was key. We had some canapé service boards made for the event. Each board had a marble insert and held over a hundred canapés. I know what you are thinking “that must have been heavy” and you would be correct. Given the front of house team held them for over an hour, we had straps made for them too – think ice cream at the interval at the theatre, then add a bit of Four Gables style.

Our job is to constantly review and refine our ideas to ensure we hit the brief. We were delighted with the feedback we received and are looking forward to being at Bombay Sapphire again soon. For anyone looking for a truly unique events venue, this must be on your list. We were lucky to cater a number of Christmas events last year. You can read about our experiences here.

A few words from the client

“We’re so delighted to have chosen Four Gables as our caterers for the evening reception at the gin distillery.  Thank you, David, for being brilliantly communicative, keeping in touch with us throughout all the planning, and for helping us shape the event exactly how we wanted to.  We received such wonderful feedback about the canapés – they were delicious.  I have no doubt that if we have an event in the future, we will be using Four Gables again (and ordering lots more canapés as they were too nice!)”   

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Brand Activation – Peak Performance Guildford

Background

‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ could have been the proverb behind the development of Peak Performance apparel. A meeting of minds in Åre, a mountain village in the Swedish province of Jämtland in 1986 was driven by a need for functional, stylish and simple clothing. The rest, as they say, is history.

Today, Peak Performance is not only a global company specialising in clothing created for skiers and has now included active ranges and apparel suitable every day use in the urban environment. They utilise their know-how of functionality and quality and seamlessly fuse it with modern design.

Peak Performance are launching a pop-up store at 6 Market Street, Guildford. The shop is run by active people with a love for skiing and the outdoors. We were invited to collaborate around all things food for their launch party.

 

 

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Brief

We teamed up with the guys from Peak Performance to design a launch event to kick off their 2019 Ski season. The Peak Performance team wanted the food to represent the ethos of the brand. Stylish and simple.

Skiing involves effort in invigorating environments. So, it’s only natural that après ski, participants crave opulent, indulgent food that warms the soul as well as the body. Think oozing cheese, melt in the mouth potatoes with lashings of butter, drinks warmed with spices full of comfort and luxury.

The Four Gables Award Winning Touch

The venue needs to look, feel and smell like an alpine resort. What evokes the gastronomic culture of skiing better than a crepe station? Soft, dimpled, frilly, delicate and utterly delicious served with sweet or savoury.

Adding depth to the food are a selection of canapés. Classic tartiflette dressed with grain mustard vinaigrette to add a little acidity. Mini reblochon fondue oozing cheesy goodness and mopped up with crusty bread served with charcuterie and cornichons. Luxurious smoked salmon tartare with sesame seed and coriander and to refresh the palate, asparagus ice cream with crispy shallots. All washed down with Vin Chaud. Decadent and delicious.

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Corporate case study – 19 Greek Street

Background

19 Greek Street hosts events of many types, from fashion to beauty, interiors to media. But at the core is a philosophy of bringing together events to help make the world a better place.

That means raising funds for people with mental health issues or young girls in the slums of Laos and Cambodia juxtapose some of fashion’s biggest names such as Louis Vuitton and Louboutin.

In collaboration with the event team from Plain Jane Events, 150 invited guests enjoyed a showcase designed to show off 19 Greek Street at its best.

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Brief

The showcase was spread over four floors. Each floor represented a season of the year.
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Guests were welcomed into Summer. A DJ played summer bangers as bar staff served refreshing cocktails with herbal notes. The room pulsed with the promise of warmth and opportunity of chilling with friends, the perfect way to set a relaxed vibe.
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On ascending the stairs, Summer turned to Autumn. Flowers by Wild Renata Flowers celebrated an impressive palette of golds, browns, coppers, bronzes and reds. Another floor and this time, Winter. Stark and eye opening in monochrome splendour.
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Then finally back to spring. More Wild Renata Flowers with a riot of pinks, blues and white blossom bursting from the walls. Here guests were encouraged to be interactive with flowers. Guests who took part were easily identified by beautiful corsages and hair decorations.

The Four Gables Touch

For the second floor we created a range of canapés themed ‘a walk in the woodland’, designed to celebrate all things autumn. Featured was Vegetarian sushi with fresh vegetables; earthy beetroot and goats cheese cones; bangers and mash eclairs (the epitome of comfort food) and pipettes of spiced ‘Bloody Mary’ spread around buckets of allotment vegetables with savoury edible soil.
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Up in the Winter room ‘pornstar martini’, strawberry daiquiri and ‘mojito’ ices offered a delicious colour pop. Guests also enjoyed constructing caramel ice cream cones with a choices of toppings.
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Corporate dining

Corporate case study – Chapel Designers

Background

Corporate client ‘Chapel Designers‘ are a global floristry group delivering networking events all over the world. The business developed after founder Holly Chapple realised she was becoming a contact point for many corporate business owners looking for help and support.  The organisation aims to educate, support and mentor members via seminars and networking events. This event took place in ‘Brixton East 1891’, a warehouse in Brixton, London.

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Brief

Brixton East 1871 is a former furniture mill, located next to the railway line in the centre of Brixton.  The property was converted into an event space in 2010 showcasing urban chic perfect for both private and corporate events. In this case, the brick archways and ‘shabby chic’ interior is the perfect canvas to showcase beautiful food and flowers. Our commission was to deliver a seriously classy three course meal with emphasis on stunning presentation and quality. This was music to our ears as we love a brief that showcases beautiful ingredients.

The Four Gables Touch

This is a corporate event in a stunning industrial building.  The perfect event for classic food served with rustic garnishes.  Heirloom tomato salad with burrata and micro herbs; rich slow roast pork belly with pomme puree served with a caramelised apple and calvados jus; butternut squash and ricotta cannelloni with a spinach, tomato and basil compote and a decadent edible chocolate garden with chocolate mousse, white chocolate ganache, carrot and orange ice cream, chocolate soil and edible flowers.
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Corporate case study – Greek Street Showcase

Background

We may have mentioned once or twice that collaboration in corporate event management is really important to us. Expertise and experience results in a team focused on an outstanding experience for the customer. With this in mind, we recently welcomed the imaginative and refreshingly easy-going ladies from creative agency Plain Jane Events. The meeting involved cocktails, lunch and sharing ideas for an upcoming venue showcase. Perfect.

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Brief

The venue for the showcase is Soho’s 19 Greek Street in London. The former Victorian townhouse is now an event space spread over four floors. The owners of Greek Street wanted a space designed for advancement, sustainability, innovation and good taste and golly did they succeed. Greek street hosts many types of event and at its core is a philosophy bringing together events to help to make the world a better place. 150 guests are invited to the showcase to experience 19 Greek Street at its best. Each floor will be themed for ‘seasons’. The venue will feature a summer bar and DJ, floristry in spring and food over two floors to represent autumn and winter.

The Four Gables Touch

After picking them up from the train station, we greeted Emma, Hannah and Annabelle with a selection of cocktails before they headed into the kitchen for a pasta making lesson with head chef, Andy. Everyone rolled their sleeves up to get stuck in to lunch prep with much laughter. Later, ideas flowed around the conference table. Concepts were discussed, colour schemes introduced and matched with canapés and desserts. The showcase has the makings of being epic, watch this space for more soon.
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Case Study – All Things ‘Party’

Background

Sultry summer evenings lend themselves to sharing with friends and family and if you have the space, using your garden provides an intimate and convenient venue. There are lots of benefits of organising a garden party. Delicious food, favourite cocktails and great company, all in the comfort of your own home. No stressing over time restrictions or limited food choices. You are free to pick and choose whatever you fancy.

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Brief

We were tasked to create a memorable 50th birthday party guests would be talking about for weeks to come. Opulence was a key theme. It was imperative that we were on point with a sumptuous bar featuring delicious cocktails and champagne.  In addition the client asked for hearty food with sophistication. In essence an oxymoron but also a creative dream made in heaven.

The Four Gables Touch

We loved this event. With the focus on guests who were treated like stars, the red carpet was (literally) rolled out to greet folks in their finery, who were guided into a marquee lit with a starlight ceiling and embellished with a chequered dance floor.  Guests were welcomed with Bollinger champagne, various martinis and mojito bubble tea while enjoying canapés including lobster doughnuts with bisque dipping sauce; mille-fuille of gravadlax with candied beetroot and goats cheese and chilli jam lollipops. We created a ‘street food’ station in the garden – with chefs cooking to order. The station enabled food creativity and theatre to be enjoyed by all before heading off to a full laser show and smoke machine to get the dancing started.
Thinking about hosting a party – click here for more information and here for a guide to food and drink.
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Workshop Coffee

Background

James Dickson, the owner and founder of Workshop coffee came to the business in 2013 via the unusual combination of wine and chartered surveying. James states his Australian heritage together with the works of the groundbreaking businesses Square Mile, Monmouth and Hasbeen set the ethos of the business. Travel and work experiences in other cultures also have key roles in the primordial soup of influences. At Workshop that ethos is combined with European roasting practices and small single-estate hand picked farms providing the raw beans.

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Brief

We’re continually searching for new suppliers. Integrity and sustainability are key therefore Workshop coffee fits the bill perfectly. As well as a myriad of cafes and shops across the capital showcasing the best coffee possible, they also roast their own beans on site at the headquarters in the White Collar Factory Building. ‘Clean, sweet and fresh’ is the guiding principle behind every batch produced.

The Four Gables Touch

According to the British Coffee Association, coffee is now the most popular drink worldwide.  As such it is a delicious full stop to your event.  As you can imagine, over the course of a year we serve lots of it.  We take as much care in sourcing the best quality we can find as we do about preparing your meal.  Expect to see a lot of Workshop produce coming your way soon.
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One Canada Square (UCL School of Management)

Background

The UCL School of Management is based on the 38th floor of One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, at the heart of Europe’s premier finance and business district. The School of Management offer undergraduate, graduate and executive programmes. Such programmes come with focus on a high degree of creativity, to prepare alumni for leadership roles in the next generation of technology-intensive organisations, as well as in finance and consulting firms.
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Brief

Our brief was to get seriously creative with food. This was the launch of the prestigious business school on the 42nd floor of One Canada Square, Canary Wharf for 155 VIP guests. We were tasked with delivering victuals that portrayed everything the business school represents; innovation, creativity and difference.

The Four Gables Touch

Visual representation is a powerful way for students to understand financial and mathematical abstracts and is crucial to the subjects studied at UCI. We took the concept of ‘Visual representation’ and suggested the concept of ‘Food theatre’. As well as the obvious visual connection; food theatre offers the perfect opportunity to be interactive and engage with the customer. Our chefs thrive in ‘live food’ situations – and it enables guests to enjoy the science and process behind the food as well as the food itself. We created a live sushi station – with chefs rolling sushi to order. The station enabled food creativity and customisation depending on the tastes of the guest and how spicy they enjoyed their food. Food as theatre is one of our specialities and it was very satisfying to be able to use it to achieve the brief set.
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Opera Night – Belgrave Square Gardens

Background

Immediately south-west of Hyde Park Corner, Belgrave Square Garden is Belgravia’s green and leafy centrepiece, a 4.5-acre private garden that was designed by George Basevi and first planted by Thomas Cubitt in 1826.

‘Arias under the Stars’ was the inaugural event organised by the Belgrave Square Garden Events Committee, charged with managing the affairs of the gardens. The event in association with The Hari, the Grosvenor and The Berkeley hotels, London was a black tie affair, offering an evening of style and culture that would live up to the perfect backdrop offered by the gardens and their location.

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Brief

To create an evening of pure sophistication – a four course meal intertwined with wonderful operatic acts set in an Italian backdrop. Our job was to be at the very top of our game to deliver elegant, delicious food.
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The Four Gables Touch

We love to create a story. The Arias fit perfectly with the Italian feel of the menu. From handmade gnocchi to die for to espresso tiramisu, we ensured all aspects of the food and service complimented the event and that the evening ran seamlessly. Guests were welcomed with canapés of mortadella and goats cheese parcels; crisp tiger prawns with arrabiata dip; Dorset crab and oregano cones and mozzarella bonbons. The Italian theme continued with sumptuous artichoke and ricotta stuffed gnocchi served with wild mushroom cream and garnished with shaved Parmesan. Dessert was mocha tiramisu with milk chocolate foam.
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