We enjoy one of Lock 84’s regular Supper Club’s firsthand

Last night (Wednesday 25 June), we were kindly invited to experience one of Lock 84’s supper clubs, in collaboration with award-winning British vineyard Balfour Winery

The all-day dining destination inside four-star hotel The Reach at Piccadilly was alive with a bustling energy from eager diners, ready to tuck into five specially-curated courses expertly paired with a selection of English wines. 

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Course one; crab and Jersey royal jacket, fish & chips, and Isle of Wight tomatoes served with Leslie's Reserve Brut Image: Confidentials

With Executive Chef Chris Hall at the helm making sure no-one left hungry and Myles Rowland

from Balfour Winery providing the wine knowledge, the two-and-a-half-hour session was underway. 

Chef Chris made appearances throughout the evening, introducing each course and sharing his culinary inspiration, including a passion for working with Vimto and a dish that paid homage to one of his old bosses, Andrew Green, now Head Chef at The Municipal.

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Inside Lock 84 Image: Confidentials

Myles went on to explain how climate change is shifting global wine production - potentially giving English wine a stronger foothold in the coming decades. 

The evening provided a perfect blend of great food, standout wines and engaging storytelling about the future of English viticulture - all for just £55 a head.

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Course five; summer orchard, rhubarb sorbet, apple mousse, ginger biscuit crumb, apple gel and micro mint, served with Jake's Cider Image: Confidentials

To find out more about upcoming Supper Clubs at Lock 84 and other events at The Reach at Piccadilly, click here.


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