Angela Hartnett at the Connaught

This was meant to be our celebratory meal at the end of the project. As it turns out, the project will go on until Sept 2007 at least. Anyway, the Centre of Expertise (CoE) team (and honorary guests!) had the privilege of going to Angela Hartnett's restaurant at the Connaught. And not just going to the restaurant, but getting a tour of the kitchen too and also had a go at making desserts!

Yup - They do spoil you at the Chef's Table. Arrived to champagne then venturing downstairs to check out 'behind the scenes', ie the three kitchens downstairs. We were led to the Chef's table, which is situated in the heart of the kitchen (between the main course and desserts kitchens), and in front of us were three flat screens showing us the activities in each kitchen. There was a total of eight courses or so (we lost count after awhile!). With each course, our waiter enlightened us with how it was cooked, even bringing out the sift at one point to show us how the celeriac cream was made! Lots of intricate detail and thought goes into each dish and careful preparation.

A totally different culinary experience - one of the best so far!

In the dessert kitchen pitching in to make desserts (and I don't mean only by eating!). More photos here....