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Mexican food events in London

We have a few exciting months ahead of us for Mexican food & culture in London. I have a list of some good foodie events not to be missed happening around town.

From Tommi speaking at the British Museum to Monica Patino (the renowned guest chef) taking a stall in Borough market we are really looking forward to all the Mexican cooking.

Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October – Monica Patino, 12.30-15.30 each day.

Enjoy a traditional Mexican seafood market – marisqueria – with renowned guest chef, Monica Patino at Borough Market.

Wednesday 14th October – Fortnum & Masons

Monica Patino takes part in this months Chocolate Week with a demonstration and lunch at Fortnum and Masons. Come watch her cook at 11am or stay on and enjoy her cooking over lunch starting at 12pm as she prepares Chicken Mole and other chocolate delights. Click here for more information.

Thursday 5th November – Mexican Food at the British Museum, 18:30

Book this quick as its going to be really popular and will be a great opportunity to meet some of these Mexican chefs who are in London especially for the event. Celebrate the culinary delights of Mexico with a panel discussion and the chance to try some Wahaca food.

The discussion will be chaired by the Evening Standard’s renowned restaurant critic Fay Maschler, and will feature a panel of food writers, chefs and restaurateurs including Tommi Miers, Diana Kennedy, food writer and authority on Mexican cooking, Fiona Dunlop, author of Viva la Revolución! New food from Mexico and Enrique Olvera, key participant in the Mexican culinary avant-garde as leading chef and restaurateur of Restaurante Pujol in Mexico City.

To book and for more information click here.

Saturday 28th November, 13:00-14:00 Thomasina Miers – an introduction to Mexican food at the British Museum

Join Tommi for a demonstration as she introduces Mexican Food and the different produce used from pre-hispanic days to today from chocolate, avocados, chillies and corn. There will also be a few little tasters afterwards for everyone to try. Click here to book your tickets or the first 5 people to reply through the blog get a free ticket to her talk and the exhibition.

Links Roundup, News

Blog Roundup

1. Like Simon Majumdar, we’ve been following the Taco Truck trend in the US for a while and have been wondering whether to give it a go ourselves. His article for the Guardian is very eye-opening and has got our creative juices flowing. For more information, have a good read of Simon’s article and also check out this post on Springwise. It seems like just the sort of thing London need.

2. Following the theme of mobile-gourmet vans, we’ve been loving what Petra from Chocstar is up to. Particularly her recent trip to Victory Primary school. It’s the sort of thing we’re trying to do more of. Petra, can you park outside our restaurant in Covent Garden? Maybe we could do churros and chocolate collaboration?

3. We’ve also been a bit bowled over by the Rancho Gordo blog. His method of cooking trout inside corn husks is as inspiring as it is inspired and the piece about Diane Kenedy has stuck a chord with us, especially given the fact we are hosting a special dinner with her soon. If you like reading about Mexican cooking pop Rancho Gordo in your RSS reader.

4, Mel and Kelsie from Travels with my Fork have created a fantastic video of them making Pozole:

Mexican Pozole from kelsie mortimer on Vimeo.

We’re looking forward to seeing how their hibiscus sorbet turns out as well.

More next week.