Petersham Nurseries

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This history is told by Petersham’s founders, Francesco and Gael Boglione, a traveller and model respectively before their entrepreneurial adventure, as well as their four children, through personal anecdotes and archive imagery.

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During spring and summer months, tables flow out on to Floral Court, giving diners the opportunity to eat and drink al fresco.La Goccia includes an alfresco dining area available for semi-private hire. La Goccia courtyard is the perfect green space lined with foliage and lights, available for events from breakfasts to a business lunch and dinner. The Boglione family, who own the nurseries and live in the adjoining Petersham House are rooted to their blend of British and Italian culture which remains at the heart of the business and is reflected in the style of the food that is served. Petersham Nurseries Café is inspired by what is growing in our kitchen garden and by the produce supplied to us by our sister company, Haye Farm. Gyngell has two children [11] and was married to Thomas Gore between 1989 and 1996. [15] Published works [ edit ] This wasn’t our first visit but I think it will be the last. Our table was positioned near the serving area and was extra noisy with glasses being smashed and things thrown into metal bins. a b c d e "The Skye line...what Skye Gyngell is planning next". The Evening Standard. 28 June 2012 . Retrieved 29 July 2012.

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Wash and scrub the beetroot, then boil each variety in separate pans of salted water for around 15 minutes, or until tender. Cooking each variety separately means they will hold their colour. Gyngell trained at La Varenne restaurant in Paris, France, under chef Anne Willan. [1] She then moved to work at the Dodin-Bouffant restaurant before going to work at The French House, in Soho, London. [2] She went on to work at The Dorchester under Anton Mosimann. [3] She cooked for dinner parties, including for celebrity chef Nigella Lawson. [4] She joined the Petersham Nurseries Cafe as head chef at its opening in 2004, [5] having convinced the owners of the nurseries to allow her to create the "antithesis of a West End restaurant" there. [2] The restaurant was set in the grounds of Petersham House. [5] The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in the 2011 list, [6] and she created a pop-up restaurant in London in conjunction with Cloudy Bay wines later in the year. [7] After eight years at the Cafe, she left the restaurant in 2012. [8] In interviews she explained that she didn't like the expectations that people had of a Michelin-starred restaurant and this led to her decision to quit, [9] and described the star as a "curse", [10] stating, "If I ever have another restaurant I pray we don't get a star." [11] She explained later that she regretted her comments about the Michelin star, but thought that the set up at Petersham just didn't allow for the expectations of customers to be met, describing the facilities as "cooking out of a garage". [11] The Petersham with its sweeping windows, Genoese chandeliers and a private terrace, perfect for a drinks reception or intimate meal. A stone’s throw away from King and Floral Street and set within the secluded and tranquil Floral courtyard, The Petersham’s interiors draw inspiration from the Boglione family home, Petersham House in Richmond, with understated grandeur, Murano glassware and contemporary art from artists such as Jonas Wood and Frank Gallo.Titled ‘Petersham Nurseries’, the book charts their twenty-year journey from a small plant nursery behind their family home, intertwining recipes, narratives from family members and sketches of the changing seasons. A collaboration between art and architecture, the new Image Impressions exhibition at the Vaughan-Richards House is curated by FF Projects founder and creative director Faridah Folawiyo Cover with the foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the beans are tender. Once the beans are cooked, season with salt and pepper.

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The Petersham offers a beautiful private dining room, curtained off from the main restaurant, with a separate entrance and terrace that overlooks Floral Court. The private dining room is available to hire for up to 35 people, offering a sophisticated dining experience within a beautiful and serene space. Thank you for your positive comments on our service during your recent visit – we will ensure your praise is shared with the team. Fold in the pecorino, lemon zest and juice and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Really enjoyed the rustic feeling of the interior, and the food was amazing. The tagliatelle starter is up there with one of the best I've had, home and abroad.Spring, restaurant review: Skye Gyngell's smart new venue could hardly be more different from Petersham Nurseries". The Independent. 8 November 2013 . Retrieved 9 November 2014. As parking on Church Lane is extremely limited, we encourage people to leave cars at home and travel to us by walking, cycling, or taking public transport where possible. Please drive slowly and with care for pedestrians. The growth and success of Petersham Nurseries in recent years can be attributed to the ideas and determination of eldest daughter, Lara Boglione. We've never known an Afternoon Tea where the savouries were as good as the sweet treats you're there for! The cakes were also remarkably light and delicious. Great news that we had enough room for a round two when they came round with trays of all the choices so we could go again! Never been to an Afternoon where you can do it all again, wow! We took the scones home as we had reached our max at the table.