It’s July which means summer is officially here. If you’re looking for something fun to do in the capital, there are many foodie focused events to try. Here we have just a few things to do in London this July…
Visit the NEW Häagen-Dazs Disco Ice Cream Van ft. Pixie Lott
The ice cream of ice creams, Häagen-Dazs, is coming to London’s trendy Shoreditch hotspot, BOXPARK, to kick off the Summer of Summers, with its beautiful and booming, pimped up ice cream van. From Friday 15th to Saturday 16th July, expect to be blown away, as Häagen-Dazs takes its #DontHoldBack spirit to new levels, and turns BOXPARK into an unmissable location this summer. With DJ decks on the rooftop, an oversized ice cream disco ball and a sparkling scoop shaped see-saw, the exuberant and joyful vehicle creates a wild and wonderful twist on the old school ice cream van.
Friday 15th – Saturday 16th July
2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6GY
Tuck into a Two Michelin Star Chef Takeover at Aquavit London – 8th July
For one night only, Emma Bengtsson, Head Chef of the two-Michelin-starred Aquavit New York, will be cooking up a seven-course storm alongside Aquavit London Head Chef, Jonas Karlsson. Showcasing the finest Scandinavian cuisine, expect tempting modern twists, traditional cooking methods and plates such as lightly cured salmon, split peas & lemon emulsion tartlet, Norwegian halibut crudo, pickled girolles, parsley & mustard frills and Roasted duck breast, rhubarb, summer onions & broad beans.
Friday 8th July | £110 per person | Tickets available here.
St James’s Market, 1 Carlton Street, London, SW1Y 4QQ
Celebrate The Hippodrome’s 10th Anniversary – 13th July
To mark its 10th anniversary, The Hippodrome on Leicester Square will be celebrating with a series of memorable experiences. From an expertly paired 5+5 steak and wine menu at Heliot Steak House to live rooftop acoustic sets and a silent underground disco, it’s set to be one to remember.
Wednesday 13th July | More information here
Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square WC2H 7JH
Treat your tastebuds at Supplier Supper Club at Ganymede with Vergelegen Wine Estate – 14th July
Offering a truly elevated experience in the heart of Belgravia, British bar and dining room Ganymede has launched its very own Supplier Supper Club Series. On 14th July, enjoy an evening with Vergelegen Wine Estate, the renowned South African wine producer. Embark on a guided wine tasting, with each pour perfectly paired to complement one of Head Chef Daniel Mertl’s culinary creations – think sea bass crudo with rhubarb dressing and candied beetroot; goat’s cheese and leek tartlet with bitter leaves, sweet mustard dressing and Crapaudine beetroot; and homemade tagliatelle with mushroom and truffle ragu and Belpa Knolle. Each Supplier Supper Club includes a three-course set menu, with each course paired with a drink.
Thursday 14th July | £50 per person | Book your table now here
139 Ebury Street, Belgravia, London, SW1W 9QU
Indulge with Creams Cafe 10,000 FREE Sundae Giveaway for National Ice Cream Day – 17th July
To celebrate the coolest day of the year, Creams Cafe is giving away 10,000 FREE ice cream sundaes on Sunday 17th July, filled with soft vanilla ice cream, Oreo ® Cookie crumb & Belgian chocolate sauce. To claim your free sundae, all you need to do is sign up to the Creams Squad newsletter where you’ll receive a welcome email with your limited time offer. Then, head to any Creams Cafe on Sunday 17th between 1-3pm, show your email and enjoy your freebie! Ts & Cs apply, first come first serve, limited to one per guest.
For a FREE sundae, sign up here
Try something new Beef Shin Lobster Roll from James Cochran x Burger & Lobster – Launching 25th July
Fusing the best of land and sea, Burger & Lobster has teamed up with one of the capital’s most respected chefs, James Cochran (alumni of Michelin-starred Ledbury and owner of Islington’s Restaurant 1251), to serve up a one-of-a-kind lobster roll launching on 25th July for a limited time only. Get ready for fresh chunks of lobster meat and juicy-as-you-like slow-cooked beef shin loaded into a pillowy-soft brioche roll and garnished up to the nines – this is surf ‘n’ turf at its best.
25th July – 31st August | £25 with fries | Available at all nine Burger & Lobster London locations | Book here
Have the time of your life with the West End Drag Brunch at The Folly – 31st July
Sashay down to The Folly and experience more sequins, feathers and sass than you can imagine at The Folly’s West End Drag Brunch.Featuring professional drag queens from West End shows like Kinky Boots and Priscilla Queen of The Dessert – it’ll be a day of dancing, death drops and dazzling performances, hosted by the fabulous Ruby Murray of Pikes Ibiza. As well as a top-notch show, you’ll enjoy 90 minutes of bubbles and bottomless cocktails alongside an “unlimited” selection of grazing plates, including fiery slow-cooked pork ribs and smoked aubergine & mozzarella arancini.
Sunday 31st July | Tickets from £54.95 | 12pm – 3pm | Book tickets here
41 Gracechurch St, London, EC3V 0BT
