I love food…so when I was asked to a tasting event to sample the new season’s menu at The Mermaid and River Rooms in London I couldn’t resist. It’s not often I get treated to such exciting, innovative food that has been so passionately created.

The Mermaid is rich in history and has recently acquired a wedding license as well as playing host to events of every kind, from banquets and business events, to parties. And according to management anything goes, the venue can be adapted in so many ways to suit clients needs. It’s location overlooking the Thames makes it a great venue day or night.

We were lucky to have the opportunity to be hosted in The River Rooms, which bring the London skyline in through panoramic windows.

Head Chef James, from Create Food, presented a selection of options from their new menu including, delicious canapes, bowls, starters and mains, finishing off with a DIY dessert buffet and a whole host of other desserts. Oh, and then there were homemade marshmallows and truffles with coffee. You would be right to think I had to be rolled out of the event…

I don’t want to tell you exactly what we ate (you’ll have to guess from the photos) because I know the menu is still being worked on but suffice to say I was totally blown away and went home desperate to try and recreate some of the dishes as I loved them so much!! One in particular I could not stop eating even though I was so full.

Thanks to everyone involved on the day, I had a wonderful afternoon of decadence at The Mermaid, we were treated so well, the standard of food was amazing, it was great to get behind the scenes info, and what a fab venue!

For more information on weddings, parties, conferences or events go to The Mermaid