Whether you’re meeting a new client, catching up with an old business associate, or pitching a new collaboration here’s a round up of my 3 favourite places to cut deals over breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Breakfast: Daylesford Organic
‘With locations in Pimlico and Westbourne Grove, this light and minimalistic eatery is farm fresh. Set up by Carole Bamford (the wife of JCB construction founder Anthony Bamford) whose wide range of business interests includes farming, retailing, restaurants, clothing and spas. Quiet, well lit with beautiful organic food- go early in the morning when the communal tables aren’t packed there are also a few more private tables/ breakfast bars for 2 people. ‘
Eat: Boiled Eggs & Sour Dough Toast. Drink: English Breakfast Tea & Blood Orange Juice
Lunch: Ceviche
‘This eclectic and citrus clean Soho eatery is a hot pick for lunch. Serving a delicious array of tapas style bites, perfect to share and nibble on when you’re talking business. The atmosphere manages to be vibrant and cool without being too noisy and has an infectious positive energy that lingers when you leave. Founded by Martin Morales ( Ex Head of Disney Music) the meticulous interior design, music and layout comprise to make Ceviche a super cool brand ( their website is ace!) and lunch time experience. ‘
Eat: Plantain Chips, Don Ceviche & Grilled Skewers. Drink: Piso Sour
Dinner: Bob Bob Ricard
‘I fell in love with Bob Bob Ricard when it opened in 2008, and after interviewing one of the founders, Leonid, who insisted on shots of vodka, have found it difficult to stay away from this sexy, decadent hide out ever since. Nestled on the corner of Lower St James Street in Soho, this eccentric restaurant is a collection of intimate booths each with their own ‘Push For Champagne Button’. Everything is theatrical and opulent with interiors by David Collins, its the perfect place to impress and indulge.’
Eat: Caviar, Sole Paupiette & Bramley Apple Tart Drink: The Best Bloody Marys in London. Try the chilled Vodka and Pear Bellinis.
