10 FEB 2012 – THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FLYERS

As part of the McLaren Group; our DNA tells us to push the boundaries and excel beyond our own benchmarks.  Today is one of those days; another benchmark broken as we delivered to 100+ business jets across our locations; not only a crazy day in the kitchen but a huge logistical achievement planning and executing the 100+ timed deliveries of world class catering to 18 locations. Onwards and upwards!

Its day 1 of the 2012 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes test programme in Jerez.  Jacks, Ian and the team in Spain are literally cooking up treats for the team to ensure they are perfectly looked after and can make the most of limited testing of the brand new MP4-27.

We are proud and delighted to be looking after the press, guests, visitors and team at our Parent Group Headquarters the McLaren Technology Centre during the unveiling of the stunning new Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-27.  Twitter went mad with compliments about the food – however we believe the car really stole the show.  Video highlights can be viewed here.  Follow us on twitter @absolutetaste

Design Week dates have been announced as: Sunday 11th March – Friday 16th March. London Design Week 2012 is an international event that delivers design diversity. With over 500 prestigious brands at 91 Design Centre showrooms as well as outside participants in King’s Road, Chelsea, it’s where designers, architects, media and tastemakers flock to see the new collections.  Absolute Taste will again welcome visitors and guests to the Tatler Restaurant, Design Cafe and Dome Cafe by Absolute Taste. For more information click here

The Orangery at Burghley House is now re-open having closed for Christmas and New Year.  Opening times until 18th March are Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00pm, and then from 19th March Monday-Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm.  We are delighted with the success of the restaurant since launching in 2011 and look forward to welcoming you soon.  www.burghley.co.uk 

DEC 2011 - LONDON 2012  – HOSPITALITY RECRUITMENT UNDERWAY

Absolute Taste are currently seeking applicants at all levels for fixed term and casual contracts to deliver exceptional levels of hospitality for our clients in London throughout  2012.  Whether you are an experienced event manager, sales manager, head chef, bar person, chef de partie, waiting staff, back of house or logistics specialist – we are potentially seeking to recruit your skills and would be delighted to receive your cv with a covering letter explaining your experiences and availability throughout 2012. Please send to staffing@absolutetaste.com

We will advertise specific vacancies as they become live here

2011 has been incredibly busy, the end of the year has been no exception and it’s not over yet. Our events have certainly been festive; we’ve decorated venues from floor to ceiling, stuffed the turkeys, piled up the mince pies and mulled the wine.  We already have a few Inflight Christmas Day orders in for the jets in London and Geneva and we’ll keep on delivering right through to the New Year.  Our venues and restaurants are still busy; with the restaurant at Harvey Nichols having one of its busiest weekends to date last week, and has seemingly become a bit of celeb hangout!

We would like to wish all of our clients, customers and colleagues a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: and we can’t wait to see what 2012 will bring.

Now in its 7th consecutive year, Salon Privé is very firmly established as the UK’s most prestigious Supercar Event & Concours d’Elégance as well as a calendar highlight amongst enthusiasts, collectors and buyers of modern and classic super cars. It is however much, much more than just a car show having also become a permanent fixture on the London social scene.

As a fashionable and glamorous Garden Party, it caters as much for motoring enthusiasts as it does guests who simply enjoy soaking up the atmosphere and spending time relaxing against the stunning backdrop of Syon Park. With Pommery Champagne, lobster luncheon, and traditional afternoon tea served by Absolute Taste to add to the experience, as well as an eclectic mix of premium automotive and luxury brands on display, it is a fantastic day out for all who attend and an unforgettable experience. http://www.salonprivelondon.com/

The line-up for next year’s Who’s Cooking Dinner charity event to help raise money for the cure of leukaemia and other blood cancers has been announced, featuring 20 of London’s top chefs with 15 Michelin stars between them.

Participants include multi-Michelin-starred chefs Clare Smyth from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Claude Bosi from Hibiscus, Marcus Wareing from the Berkeley, and Phil Howard from the Square, as well as Chris and Jeff Galvin of Galvin Restaurants, Jason Atherton of Pollen Street Social and Pierre Koffmann of Koffmann’s.

To date, the Who’s Cooking Dinner events have helped to raise more than £3.7m for Leuka. For more information see http://www.whoscookingdinner.com/

As an approved Event and Wedding Caterer at the stunning Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire we are delighted to be able to offer fantastic rates on early 2012 weddings and events.  Hedsor House is offering upto 50% discount on venue fees throughout Jan-April 2012.  Please contact us and allow us to create a fabulous bespoke event at the gorgeous Hedsor House. 

Thursday 10^th November – Its been a busy week at Absolute Taste and today we find ourselves all over the world: Abu Dhabi, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Dubai, and the UK click here [link removed] to see what we are up to all in one day! 

“Lyndy Redding is a culinary dynamo. Whether she is organising events for the Queen, refuelling the likes of Lewis Hamilton and the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes race team, or simply putting on a Christmas tea at home, her delicious and beautifully presented menus have ensured she is one of London’s busiest and most sought-after caterers and event designers” read the full article in our media section. 

Wednesday 26 October 2011. For the very first time we will be looking after the team and guests of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team at the Grand Prix of India.  The Absolute Taste F1 hospitality team are embracing the challenges of catering in New Delhi, excited by the vibrant commodities the weekends menus are full of local cuisine. For more news from the Buddh International Circuit visit www.mclaren.com/formula1 

Absolute Taste are thrilled to have been appointed as the official caterer for the Americas Cup World Class Series in Plymouth, Sept 2011.  Absolute Taste will provide hospitality for the officials and sponsors in a private two storey temporary structure at Millbay, Plymouth, throughout the week and offer corporate hospitality to local business in association with Americas Cup. For more information about the Americas Cup click here:  

It’s been another busy summer for Absolute Taste.  Thank you to all of our clients who have taken us around the country and world.  At the Monaco GP this year we served 2500 meals across the weekend to events clients on boats and in corporate hospitality suites and apartments across the municipality.  Salon Prive was a fabulous and successful event at Syon Park and throughout the summer we have catered for Jaguar Land Rover at Battersea Powerstation, in Birmingham, and around Europe at car shows and dealer conferences.  

We are delighted to announce that we are now able to supply to your last minute requirements direct from our kitchens in Farnborough.  Our “Exclusively Farnborough” menu offers a short menu of favourites for quick turn around and regular clients flying from Farnborough Airport.  

Absolute Taste has opened its doors to the visitors and guests of Burghley House.  We will serve our home-made food using great local produce in The Orangery Restaurant and the Garden Cafe, Burghley House is one of the country’s most beautiful events venues and we are privileged to be to be awarded sole caterer status.  

The chic, new 32 seat restaurant at the world renowned Harvey Nichols is open 7 days a week, serving the best of seasonal British produce. The breakfast menu highlights include homemade muffins, eggs Benedict and a tasty bacon and sausage sandwich. Our lunch and dinner menu features contemporary salads of beautiful Ragstone cheese with beetroot carpaccio and crispy duck salad along with yummy square pizzas, rice paper rolls and delicious desserts.  

We are delighted to announce that in October 2010 we opened in Geneva. Located within the Airport district we are now able to supply our Private Jet catering service to your aircraft at Geneva Airport. We have recruited a fabulous dedicated kitchen and operations team who have all trained at HQ in London to ensure consistency in excellence. Our chefs are given freedom to embrace good local produce, however we insist that our brownie recipe remains exactly the same!  

Last week in Cologne, Squairmeal by Absolute Taste won a prestigious Mercury award from the ITCA for “innovative cabin services”. The International Travel Catering Association has been established for thirty years and the highly prized Mercury Awards acknowledges the best and most pro-active companies in travel catering worldwide. Only seven Mercury Awards were presented throughout the evening and Squairmeal faced tough competition against leading international companies in this specialised category.  

Absolute Taste are delighted to have been chosen as preferred catering supplier to ConnectJets. ConnectJets launched in 2009, introducing a fresh approach to the private jet market. ConnectJets offers intelligent, bespoke private jet solutions for the discerning executive traveller.