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Lavish influencer party kicks off London Food Month

London Food Month threw a decadent party for influencers and food stars last night to celebrate its imminent kick-off.

The festival’s creative directors Grace Dent and Tom Parker-Bowles welcomed names including Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, Smokestak chef David Carter and Instagrammer Clerkenwell Boy to The Hoxton Hotel as they revealed details of the festival’s Night Market and gave a taste of things to come.

The drinks were flowing, with G&Ts from Tanqueray TEN, cocktails from Ketel One Vodka and Bulleit Whiskey, and beers from Cobra, along with delicious finger food from Soho House.

Entertainment came in the form of an appearance from TV magician Archie Manners, while a stunning floral centrepiece spelling out London Food Month’s initials was installed by florists Princess & Ko.

(Lucy Young)
(Lucy Young)

London Food Month will run for the whole of June and feature more than 400 events, from a community kitchen led by Massimo Bottura and a host of Michelin-starred chefs to an intimate dinner cooked by Albert Roux, Michel Roux and Michel’s daughter Emily Roux.

There will be all manner of chef collabs, restaurant mah-ups and unique pop-ups, plus set menus, workshops and masterclasses.

(Lucy Young)
(Lucy Young)

The Night Market will be the festival’s centrepiece. It will run from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 June at Perks Field near Kensington Palace and feature street food, DJs and an open-air cinema along with Michelin-starred chefs including Angela Hartnett.

Visit londonfoodmonth.co.uk for information and tickets.