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The Top 5 Anzac Day Events in London

The Top 5 Anzac Day Events in London

A national day of remembrance for the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), Anzac Day is traditionally celebrated on 25 April every year.

In recent years, the day has been broadened to commemorate all who have died in military service, and with a huge Australian and New Zealand community in the London, we’ve picked out our top five Anzac Day 2013 events for London.
 
Read our latest ‘Top 5’ blog which is a specially written blog suggested by a member of staff. This month’s suggestion comes from our resident concierge Kiwi. Should you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to speak to our Concierge team.

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Distinctive View Digital Edition

Distinctive View Digital Edition

The spring/summer digital edition of Distinctive View is now live. Click on the below link to find out the latest news and special offers from the Royal Garden Hotel – the leading 5 star hotel in Kensington. Explore London with ‘Capital Suggestions’ – Head Concierge Robert Shorter’s top tips for enjoying London this spring. Find out about some delectable offers at Min Jiang and find out more about our upcoming British Food Festival.

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British Producers Food Festival

British Producers Food Festival

Monday 22 April to Saturday 27 April

In celebration of St George's Day this April, Park Terrace has invited some of the Royal Garden Hotel's best British suppliers to showcase their produce and allow them to inform our guests about the fabulous ingredients they produce.
 
Each evening commences with a masterclass presented by one of our selected suppliers, illustrating the path of their produce from source to dinner table. The presentation is followed by a lavish six-course dinner featuring ingredients from each supplier, specially designed by Executive Head Chef Steve Munkley, with accompanying wines and beers to complement the dishes.
 
Masterclasses start at 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. TICKETS ARE £59 PER PERSON including a 6 course gastronomic dinner and masterclass with Executive Head Chef Steve Munkley.

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Health Club Easter Opening Hours

Health Club Easter Opening Hours

Please note that the Health Club will have reduced opening hours for Easter:

Good Friday                 29th March        9.00am-4.30pm
Saturday                      30th March        9.00am-6.00pm
Easter Sunday             31st March        9.00am-4.30pm 
Easter Monday             1st April            9.00am-4.30pm
 
All Classes on Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday will be cancelled. Have a fantastic Easter!

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Egg-Cellent Easter Offers

Egg-Cellent Easter Offers

This Easter the Royal Garden Hotel will be holding its very own Family Treasure Hunt to help make your visit to the capital a memorable one. This fantastic three-night family package includes accommodation in an Executive Room with free Wi-Fi, a specially created Wildgoose Treasure Hunt, lunch or dinner in the award-winning Park Terrace Restaurant and full English breakfasts everyday, all in one of London’s leading 5-star hotels.

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New exciting Golf Break Package

New exciting Golf Break Package

Try something different on your next golf break and combine a luxury stay at the Royal Garden Hotel with all the fun of the golf course – right in the heart of the capital! Make it an unforgettable hotel stay in Kensington, London. The Stay & Play with Urban Golf package offers guests a one-night stay in a modern King, Twin or Executive room, as well as a two-hour simulator hire at Urban Golf for up to four people. Not only this, but guests will also be treated to a complimentary drink at Urban Golf.

Urban Golf is the latest craze sweeping London, with the hotel located just 5 minutes walk from Urban Golf Kensington. Play many of the world's finest courses from the comfort of an elegant clubhouse, complete with state of the art simulators, putting greens and of course a bar. 

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Distinctive View - Jan - Mar 2013

Distinctive View - Jan - Mar 2013

View our interactive version of Distinctive View – the Royal Garden’s in house newsletter, which covers all the latest news and events from London’s Royal Garden Hotel. Experience the delight of a quintessentially British Sunday lunch in the Park Terrace Restaurant, or why not unwind with our new Beer & Bites offering in Park Terrace Bar. We’ve got two fantastic new London packages; ‘Carmen Theatre Break’ and the ‘Stay & Play with Urban Golf’ package both of which are available from today. Read on for more information, and to find some top tips for visiting London this winter/spring. 

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Interactive London Christmas Map

Interactive London Christmas Map

View our interactive map, which shows what’s going on in London this Christmas season nearby the Royal Garden. Plan your stay at the our 5 star hotel in Kensington, whether it be heading over to the Natural History Museum for their world famous ice skating rink, or enjoying the festive fun and fare at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. 

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UNWIND WITH A BEER AND BITE AT THE ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL

UNWIND WITH A BEER AND BITE AT THE ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL

The 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington has launched a special beer snacks menu at its Park Terrace Bar, designed as the perfect light bite for lunch or end of day tonic.

‘Beer and Bites’ features a range of locally produced beer and ales from London brewer The Meantime Company, accompanied by freshly created snacks including, ‘Beef Carpaccio and Spenwood Cheese Salad’; ‘Crispy Devonshire Squid with a garlic and saffron dip’ and ‘Spicy Fricandels with a Tomato, Onion Relish’ to name a few.

The Beer and Bite pairings start from £9.50 and are available in the Park Terrace Bar daily from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

For more information, menus and prices please click the link below.

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RECORD REVENUE ANNOUNCED FOR THE ROYAL GARDEN

RECORD REVENUE ANNOUNCED FOR THE ROYAL GARDEN

Kensington hotel announces highest figures for conference and events since 2007

The independent 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington has announced record revenue for its conferences and events sector hitting just under £4 million, the highest figure reported by the hotel in five years.

The encouraging results have come following the completion of a £45 million refurbishment at the hotel, which saw the creation of ‘The Palace Suites’, an all-encompassing, flexible space designed for hosting exclusive conferences and events of varying sizes. 

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The View, Oct - Dec 2012 Newsletter

The View, Oct - Dec 2012 Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter as ever is jam packed with the latest news and events from Kensington’s leading five star hotel. Make the festive period truly magical this year with exquisite dining, an elegant setting and a lively atmosphere at the Royal Garden Hotel. Looking for a unique Christmas party idea? Take a look at our Boss behind the Bar promotion. We have two new Christmas promotions; Carols By Candlelight and Christmas with Aled Jones. To keep up to date with all the latest news from the Royal Garden, subscribe to our mailing list.

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Cocktails & Mocktails

Cocktails & Mocktails

Wednesday 5 December, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Join Park Terrace Bar for Cocktails & Mocktails this festive season. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and cold canapés on arrival before taking part in a cocktail demonstration with the bars expert team. Get the chance to show off your skills by making your own cocktail and try a shot of each creation to find out which one you like the best. 

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Introducing the Moutai Monster Halloween Cocktail!!

Introducing the Moutai Monster Halloween Cocktail!!

Introducing the Moutai Monster Halloween Cocktail!!

Head to Min Jiang Chinese Restaurant and try the frighteningly delicious Moutai Monster Halloween cocktail. Just in case you want to try these yourselves, we’ve broken down the Recipe and Method as well as a quick guide to Moutai.
The Moutai Monster Halloween cocktail will be available for the 31st October and will cost £25 per person.
 
To make a booking, please email info@minjiang.co.uk.

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Boss Behind the Bar

Boss Behind the Bar

Enjoy a Christmas party with a difference with our new ‘Boss Behind the Bar’ festive package in Park Terrace Restaurant. Following a brief cocktail lesson, sit back and relax as the Boss steps up to the bar to do all the hard work and serve a selection of refreshing cocktails. Then be seated to enjoy a festive 3 course menu and celebrate into the night.

15 November until 23 December, 7.00pm to 12.00am

  • £75.00 per person including 2 welcome cocktails, a 3 course menu with house wine, mineral water, coffee and petit fours
  • Choice of 4 cocktails which will initially be prepared by our bartender
  • 10% service charge to be added to bill
  • Capacity: 12 to 25 people
  • Party hats, crackers and novelties for all

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT OUR FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM ON 020 7361 1999 OR CHRISTMAS@ROYALGARDENHOTEL.CO.UK

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Chocolate Extravaganza

Chocolate Extravaganza

Thursday 4 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Join us to celebrate the start of Chocolate Week (8-14 October) with our seriously tempting Chocolate Extravaganza at Park Terrace restaurant.  
 
Start with a cocktail on arrival before sampling an array of luxury chocolates, including Belgium, Valrhona and Cacao Barry, in the Private Dining Room of Park Terrace. End the evening with a chocolate inspired Dessert Menu in the surroundings of Park Terrace restaurant overlooking Kensington Gardens. 

Be Part of the BBC Proms this summer

Be Part of the BBC Proms this summer

The BBC Proms is undisputedly the world’s greatest classical music festival and the fact that it is still going strong in its 118th year pays testament to this. Presenting the widest range of music at the highest possible standard is the overarching aim of THE PROMS, and it continues to deliver year on year.

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The View Summer 2012

The View Summer 2012

This summer’s version of The View has had a make over! Experience the magic of Narnia – take advantage of the fantastic packages on offer at the Royal Garden Hotel marking The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe production in Kensington Gardens. As ever, Head Concierge Robert Shorter picks out some must-see events coming to London this summer.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new version; please email newsletter@royalagrdenhotel.co.uk to share your feedback. 

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Chef selected to compete in Euroskills 2012

Chef selected to compete in Euroskills 2012

Andre Rhone, 1st Commis Chef at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington has been selected as a finalist to represent the UK in the 2012 Euroskills contest from 4-6 October at the famous racetrack of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. The contest is organised by WorldSkills International, a membership organisation formed to help improve standards in vocational education globally. 

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April - June 2012 Newsletter

April - June 2012 Newsletter

Keep up to date with all the latest news and offers with the spring edition of ‘The View’. This summer sees The lion The Witch and The Wardrobe come to Kensington Gardens. To celebrate being an official partner the Park Terrace has created a variety of themed menus for all the family to enjoy. Find out more about our cover story ‘Narnia comes to Kensington Gardens’ by clicking here. ‘The View’ also celebrates the recent success of ten of the hotel’s chefs – all of which have recently been recognized at Hotelympia Salon Culinaire. Other articles include details of our Palace Suites – exclusive conference & event space and benefits to booking direct

 
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Chefs' Fly the Flag at Hotelympia

Chefs' Fly the Flag at Hotelympia

Congratulations to many of the hotel’s Chefs’ who returned from this years Salon at Hotelympia with an outstanding 3 Golds, 2 Silvers, 3 Bronze and 2 Certificates of merit. Here is a full list of winners;

Novelty Cake
Tracy Crawley - GOLD
 
Churchill Pasta Dish
Martin Rigby - GOLD
 
Master Chefs of GB
Daniel Capp - GOLD
 
Sustainable Fish Dish
Chris Munroe - SILVER
 
Steelite International 
Rohan Kashid - SILVER
 
Terinex Master Chefs Grand Prix Team Event
Jean Paul Guillaumier, Daniel Capp & Emily Webb - BRONZE
 
Gram Masterclass
James Newton - BRONZE
 
Alaska Seafood Challenge   
Conor Stein - BRONZE
 
Gourmet Classic
Phil Steggall - CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
 
Tea Pastries
Jenny Copp - CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
 
We will be revealing some of the Chefs’ recipes in the forthcoming weeks. To ensure you are kept up to date with all things Royal Garden, please subscribe to our mailing list.  

January - March 2012 Newsletter

January - March 2012 Newsletter

In the latest edition of ‘The View’ we propose even more reasons to book direct, all the latest offers from the Soma Centre Spa and Head Concierge Robert Shorter’s ‘Capital Suggestions’ including his Hidden London story. In addition we also praise Andre Rohne for winning Young Apprentice Chef of the Year. You can enjoy Andre’s cooking on our Sunday lunch service which will now be carved at your table.

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