Paradise Supperclub Series

Paradise by Way of Kensal Green is so much more than a pub. I have enjoyed boozy brunches here, danced the night away to upbeat DJ sets and relished romantic dinners in the grand dining room.

Thanks to head chef Cat Ashton (previously at Petersham Nurseries) the food on offer at Paradise is better than ever with the kitchen presenting creative dishes showcasing the best of British ingredients. This season, Paradise welcome a host of talented chefs into the kitchen for their exciting supperclub events. The series will feature Ella Woodward (Deliciously Ella) on 17th May, Nicolas Balfe (Salon Brixton) on 16th June, Adam Rawson (Young British Foodie award winner) in September, and Anna Jones (cook, stylist and writer) in October.

I joined a group of food enthusiasts for the opening evening of Cat’s Spring Supperclub, which is kicking off the summer series. Our evening feast featured imaginative treats like Stinging nettle & cave-aged cheddar souffle, Slow cooked lamb shoulder with truffled pecorino and Vanilla cheesecake with early season strawberries. But my favourites were the luxuriously rich and woody Morel mushrooms with garlic bruschetta and Drunken pineapple with prosecco jelly.

The food perfectly suits the setting, rustic with a twist of sophistication, and plenty of character and flavour. The Paradise parlour has a lovely atmosphere and is particularly good for groups, so get together all your friends for a night of delicious food and fun.

Supperclub tickets are priced at £35 and can be booked here.

More information: www.theparadise.co.uk

THE SUPPERHEROES SERIES

 

By day they walk amongst us, spending their weeks unnoticed, as they live out a normal life as teachers, journalists and doctors. But at the weekend, their super-human cooking powers come to life, turning their homes into pop-up restaurants  around London to become  ‘The Supperheroes Series’.

From August to October 2012, these culinary crusaders are working with international aid agency Action Against Hunger to help fight the injustice of child hunger around the world, conjuring up the most magical menus and using their own recipes to bring delicious food to paying diners – with all profits going towards this worthy cause. All events are organised in association with foodie activities website Edible Experiences and each and every Supperhero has their own range of secret weapon dishes from the four-corners of the globe, ranging from Singaporean Laksa Noodles, to Mauritian Curry and Italian Meatballs – guaranteed to entertain and satisfy their guests.

As an added incentive to dine and donate, guests who attend at least three Supperheroes events during the campaign will be entered into a draw to win fabulous foodie prizes, including a delicious hamper of unearthed® goodies; a three hour Asian cookery masterclass for two at School of Wok in Covent Garden and an amazing ‘Sausage-Wrangling’ course for two at The Butchery in London Bridge; where you can learn the secrets of how to make your own sausages!

For more information on all supperlicious events taking place throughout The Supperheroes Series, go to www.edibleexperiences.com/supperheroes or, if you think you have what it takes to hold your own, visit http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/supperheroes/for more details on how you can become a supperhero too.

www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk