Past Events
Browse what we have done in the past. The list is not complete, but there are some very interesting dinners to be seen.
Function 1282 – Orlo
Winter Mediterranean Feast at Orlo Wine & Food Masters: Janet Barton & Jenny Parkes President: Richard O’Brien Chef: Matteo Tine, Wednesday 13th August 2025 NV Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Brut 1er Cru, Champagne, France Tuna tartare…
Function 1279 – Bistro de Paris
New Paris / Old Paris Bistro de Paris Wine & Food Masters: Ben Campbell and Pia Bengtsén President: Richard O’BrienOwner Chef: Sathya Raj Ramalingam Wednesday 14 th May 2025 2012 Canard-Duchêne, Brut Millésime, Champagne, France King Ora salmon tartare,…
Function 1275 – Christmas at Da Noi
Christmas at Da Noi Wine & Food Masters: Janet Barton, Pia Bengtsén and Peter Quinton President: Peter Millington Chef: Alessio Cancedda Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 2016 Enrico Gatti Millesimato Brut Nature (no…
Function 1236 Christmas at Matteo’s
We were pleased to be returning to Matteo’s, such a friendly establishment that appreciates our members, our society and our commitment to good wine and food. European classic wines from our cellar accompanied a delicious celebratory meal to end this complicated year….
Function 1235 Out of Lockdown @ Vesper
The flavours and colours of Vesper are inspired by the Mediterranean islands from Greece to the Cote D’Azur, and Balearic Islands. Owners Marlane and Duncan Fraser-Smith spent the past 10 years in Dubai, returning to open Vesper with Italian-born…
Function 1234 Lockdown 6 Virtual Dinner from The Recreation
We had hoped that in September that Dan would give us an opportunity to dine together again as a society. However that was not to be with indications that we would not be able to have a face to face function until the end of October at the earliest. So after several…
Function 1233 Truffles at Estelle
It was Truffle season and to celebrate returned to Estelle (in person but with some Covid lockdown delays!) after our successful truffle virtual dinner last year! The Society has had a strong relationship with Estelle and Owner/Chef Scott Pickett since he…
Function 1232 Vive l’Alternative at Noir
It was time to revisit one of our favourite restaurants after nearly 5 years of WFSV absence, Noir in Richmond. It was also time to celebrate the diversity of France in terms of it’s regional wine and food. Noir is a restaurant humming with energy and comfort. …
Function 1231 – Incoming President – Chancery Lane
The incoming President’s function is always a very special occasion. As we welcomed our new President, Jenny Parkes, we dined at Scott Pickett’s new restaurant ‘Chancery Lane’, the site of Vue de Monde in a previous incarnation.Scott has never disappointed at any of…