Last updated: January 17, 2025
Liven up January with some gorgeous food and new openings in London! MasterChef fans will love Vivek Singh’s special dinner, while there’s plenty of Chinese New Year offerings, a special menu at Amazonico and a new opening at The Berkeley! Let’s dive in to The January Luxe List London!
Vivek Singh’s Fantastic Five Supper Club
To celebrate 35 years of BBC’s MasterChef, Cinnamon Kitchen City is hosting the Fantastic Five Supper Club on 21st and 22nd February. 2020 finalists will reunite with Vivek Singh for a blind tasting dinner where diners vote for the best dish. Highlights include char sui pork jowl with Sichuan scratchings, steamed plaice with scallops, and spiced aubergine steak. If you’re a fan of the show and wanna be part of the action, grab your tickets priced at £125pp, including canapés and mains. Book here.
Chotto Matte’s New Love January Sharing Menu
We know January can be a little dull, so why not spread the love with Chotto Matte’s New January Sharing Menu? Experience bold Nikkei flavours through the gorgeous new menu which is available daily throughout January for on £50pp. Combining Japanese and Peruvian influences, the Love January Menu features fresh ingredients while cooking dishes using authentic techniques like robata grilling. Perfect for escaping the mundane, this innovative dining experience blends tradition with modern flair, offering beautifully presented dishes that are guaranteed to lift your January dining experience!
New Opening – Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar at Trafalgar St. James
Trafalgar St. James ( A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel) has unveiled the first phase of its £6m refurbishment with the all-new Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar and stunning redesigned lobby. Rockwell offers an elegant all-day experience, from breakfast to creative small plates and a curated wine list. In February 2025, the hotel will also see the debut of six Spring Gardens Suites adding to the hotel’s luxurious offerings, including The Rooftop bar with iconic London views. Book a room here.
New Opening – La Môme at The Berkeley
This month sees French restaurateurs Ugo and Antoine Lecorché bring the glamour of the French Riviera to The Berkeley with La Môme London. The must-visit Cannes restaurant which is loved by celebs will serve up Mediterranean favourites from Provence and Italy, alongside cocktails and small bites. Featuring a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, the restaurant will be open daily for lunch and dinner, with a terrace seating 30 guests. A reservation at La Môme comes with plenty of theatre – dishes are prepared infront of guests and whole tabletops are changed in an instant as waiters carry freshly laid ones above their heads! Booking essential. Check out more details here.
Skylon Unveils Brand New Grand Central Bar
We can’t wait to see this! On Monday 27th January, Skylon on the Southbank is re-opening, following a stunning refurbishment ahead of its 20th anniversary. With floor-to-ceiling Thames views, the revamped space features the new Grand Central Bar offering innovative cocktails and a nod to its heritage with the Festival of Britain menu. Expect refined dishes by Head Chef Pavel, live jazz, Sunday roasts, and a debut Afternoon Tea in March.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Hakkasan
Pulling out all the stops at Hakkasan for Chinese New Year, you’ll be to enjoy a very special menu from 14th January to 12th February. Indulge in a limited-edition Cantonese menu inspired by wisdom and elegance, featuring exquisite dishes and a signature cocktail in collaboration with Hennessy. Priced at £98pp, the experience includes lion dances and opulent décor. Join the festivities that blend fine dining with rich traditions, promising a memorable Chinese New Year celebration!
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Novikov
OnJanuary 28th and 29th, celebrate the Year of the Snake in style at Mayfair’s Novikov. Enjoy special dishes like Cantonese style Char Siu, the Golden Rush cocktail with yuzu and champagne, and the Snake Year Blessing dessert featuring yuzu mousse and black sesame. With chic Asian market-inspired interiors and a seafood display, Novikov is the perfect spot for Chinese New Year celebrations! Book here.
Amazónico’s Weekend Asado Menu
Looking for a great value weekend set menu and a whole lot of glam? We’ve found just the thing! Amazónico in Berkeley Square offers an incredible Amazónico Asado menu which is available Saturdays and Sundays, between 12pm–4pm. Priced at £65pp, this family-style feast celebrates Latin America with dishes like aguachile ceviche, Brazilian grilled meats, and desserts like caramel-glazed pineapple. Perfect for groups, grab your mates and indulge in this vibrant menu which will take you on a sensory journey through the Amazon’s flavours in the heart of Mayfair.
Yauatcha’s Year of the Snake Celebrations
Yauatcha is marking Chinese New Year with a limited-edition menu, a super cool snake-inspired cocktail, and festive macarons between 14th January and 12th February. Priced at £75pp, including a welcome drink, this delicious menu is available at Soho and City locations. Among the offerings is the Blossom of Fortunes dim sum platter, as well as Kung Pao cod fish and Chinese yam bean dumpling with aromatic herbal chicken. Hungry? Yep we hear you…
atis x DIRTEA
atis, London’s leading real food-to-go brand, has partnered with DIRTEA, the pioneers of functional mushrooms, to create a new crunch, the “DIRTEA Chilli Crisp” which features in the new DIRTEA Bowl—a nutrient-packed, winter special featuring DIRTEA’s Lion’s Mane mushroom, renowned for supporting cognitive function, memory, and mental clarity. Available until March, on devilveroo and at all atis sites including: Old Street, Eccleston Yards, Notting Hill, Canary Wharf, Borough Yards, Regent Street, Moorgate, Eastcheap and it’s recently launched Wandsworth venue.
