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The Concierge Angel Team is always globe trotting looking for the hottest places around, searching for delicious food and exhilarating events. We are passionate about celebrating and hope to inspire you with everything from perfect gifts, fashion, lifestyle and unique experiences. We have exciting ideas for weddings, inspirations for honeymoon destinations, tips for restaurants for a special birthday, and celebrating an anniversary in style. We hope you enjoy swooning over photographs of our escapades.

Alice in Wonderland Themed Tea Party

14 July 2019

Alice in Wonderland has to be our all time favourite theme for a memorable celebration. Its whimsical and ideal for a wedding, birthday party or even a baby shower. We have some simple ideas to put on a magical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Create a table that will mesmerise and immerse your guests. Coloured papers straws in old fashioned, glass milk bottles are a nice way to serve a fruit punch to guests. Add little labels with “Drink Me” or use little chalk boards. Detailing the bottles with handcrafted butterflies is just a lovely addition to a garden party. Talking Tables have a gorgeous collection of Truly Alice plates, platters, detailed napkins and cute tea cups and saucers and adorable mini cake dome stands. The range has a floral, and sophisticated vintage look and is ever so pretty. Amongst cake stands for the food, the table requires dressing with an assortment of props. Our favourite has to be the miniature, purple door with fairy dust from The Magic Door Store. This is a charming, adorable, detailed fairy door which adds a beautiful touch to the table. For a child this will be a door they can keep in their room and always remember their magical party, and […]

The London Secret Garden

10 July 2019

Events Food & Drink

Now the sun is finally here, fancy a night out on the beach in London? Well now you can kick back, and lie on a sunbed and catch some rays of sunshine, in the lovely courtyard at the Crowne Plaza Kensington. It feels slightly surreal, as you pop on some flip flops and walk through the soft golden sand, and grab a lounger in the shadow of St Stephen’s Church. Surrounded by sand, surfboards, and sipping cocktails it almost feels like being on holiday. Nibbling on the delicious pan asian food from Umami, whilst lying on a sun lounger leaves you feeling like you have been transported to a beach in the far east. The pad thai was just divine and the little bursts of citrus dressing squirted on by syringe to the summer rolls was a lovely touch. It’s a relaxing haven in the heart of a busy city, we didn’t want to leave. The service is attentive and the blankets brought out as the sun set was perfect to keep us cosy. We are still in England after all. The lush secret garden also has five air conditioned igloo style pods, seating up to ten people. These are […]

The DIY Cake Smash

7 July 2019

Celebrations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Making a baby’s first birthday magical and memorable is all any parent wants. The first birthday is momentous for the baby, but a victory celebration for the parents surviving the first year of parenthood. Apparently a cake smash is the perfect way to capture lovely memories of your baby on their birthday. So having done this once before I’m becoming slightly dubious about this tradition that’s come from across the pond. The thought of going back to one’s childhood and being able to sit in front of a cake and go to town in theory seems like the best thing ever. Getting gorgeous pictures of your bundle of joy covered in cake and wearing a smile is virtually impossible. It’s much more realistic to accept capturing the cute pictures of them all rearing to go. As the frowning faces and looks of disgust as they get their hands dirty is far from ‘instagram-able.’ Initially we had grand plans of a beach set for the cake smash in Dubai. Perfectly poised baby in front of the iconic Burj Al Arab on Jumeirah Beach, but we soon abandoned that idea. When you add sand, wind and the elements to contend with, with […]

The Grand Expedition

14 April 2019

Celebrations Events Food & Drink

What can we say about Gingerline’s “The Grand Expedition?” Not a lot actually because we have been sworn to secrecy. And that’s part of the charm. It’s a fantastically fun evening that takes you to dizzying heights. The Grand Expedition is an unforgettable, once in a lifetime dining experience to share with your most adventurous friends as you explore the future as aeronauts. Taking place at a top secret location on the Victoria line, revellers will receive a text message with directions to the address on the day of their adventure. It’s dance, multimedia meets supper club, and billed as a “floating, feeding, falling dream.” Featuring five interactive courses paired with eccentric performance and storytelling. It’s a unique experience that would be great to mark any celebration. Book your tickets now for The Grand Expedition. *Disclaimer: Concierge Angel were complementary guests of the Gingerline, however all reviews are unbiased. Images by Gingerline.

The Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park

16 November 2018

Events

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s that time of year again when Syon Park is illuminated, showcasing its thirteenth year of the Enchanted Woodland. As the evenings are getting colder it’s definitely worth wrapping up warm to enjoy the magical experience. The mile long route passes through the historic arboretum surrounding Syon House, the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22498″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are spectacular light installations, lasers beaming through the woods and disco balls hung high amongst the vast woodland creating quite a sparkle. The twinkly lights are mesmerising and magical and brings Syon Park to life. With quirky rabbit hutches, fairy doors and sleeping dragons amongst the woodland, it’s a charming evening walk great for the whole family.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22490″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22492″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22488″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22489″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22494″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22493″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22496″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22495″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”22497″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Enchanted Woodland only runs for three weekends and there are only two left. Don’t miss out! Enchanted Woodland, Syon Park, London Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF *Whilst our visit was complementary all views and images belong to Concierge Angel[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

James Cochran

30 April 2018

Celebrations Food & Drink

Nestled in Liverpool Street, the James Cochran restaurant provides the perfect spot for a memorable dinner in the heart of busy London. When you first enter, you encounter the bar area filled with young professionals eager to unwind after a hard days work, and the James Cochran restaurant provides the perfect place to do so. The staff are friendly and inviting, whilst the atmosphere is relaxed. The restaurant is filled with pictures relating to James’ past. The dining area and bar are one continuous space, allowing for the lively atmosphere to pass through without disturbing the diners. James Cochran formerly worked at the renowned two Michelin star restaurant, The Ledbury. This certainly comes through in his dishes. The seven course tasting menu provides a feast of flavours, many of which are throwbacks to the chef’s heritage and roots. An unusual fusion of Scottish and Jamaican influences prepared from fresh British produce, with menus changing daily. The dishes are prepared meticulously and are as much a feast for the eyes as the palate. There are some unusual flavour combinations, including strong Asian-British fusion flavours such as the pan fried gnocchi with pickled shimeji and even Cornish cod bathed in a lemongrass and […]

Stecca- Italian Fine Dining in Chelsea

11 December 2017

Celebrations Food & Drink

Its always exciting when there’s a new restaurant in town. Stecca opened just a few months ago, and is a lovely fine dining Italian restaurant in the heart of Chelsea. Whilst a Monday evening won’t necessarily be a night for celebrity spotting, it’s definitely buzzing with approving local Italians. Award winning chef Stefano Stecca is serving up authentic Italian cuisine inspired by his hometown Rimini in Emilia Romagna, without a pizza in sight. Service is friendly and attentive, with a generous basket of rustic basket of bread arriving promptly just as we sat down to savour over the menu. Aubergines are clearly best enjoyed doused in a tomato sauce and topped with layers of cheese as in the starter of Aubergine Parmigiana. The grilled Calamari, served on a bed of rocket with sweet chilli was delightfully fresh and delicious. The creamy Burrata, topped avocado and Sicilian Tomato and was simple, yet perfect. The Black Truffle Risotto main course was rich and creamy and aromatic with scattered shavings of truffle. The classic Bolognese Ragu Tagliatelle was cooked to perfection, with handmade fresh egg pasta, with a rich meaty sauce. Spoilt for choice for dessert, the Crema Mascarpone and Sicilian Cannoli came […]

Flip Out

31 August 2017

Celebrations

Flip Out trampoline parks boast some of the largest trampolines in the U.K and is flipping awesome. As soon as you enter the huge arena, there’s an overwhelming number of neon trampolines. There’s an unmistakable sound of excitable children and adults jumping up and down. Starting at the beginning is best to get warmed up, because as as you delve in deeper, and discover the advanced areas, with high towers to jump on and off; this area is for adults only! Until you actually climb the towers, you don’t fully appreciate how scary it is jumping from such heights. Flip out invites you to conquer your fears and explore your daring side. Heading out of the adult only area, there are a pair of trampolines that see you diving into a giant pool filled with spongey cubes. This was an absolute blast. It doesn’t get better than this. Climbing out of the pool was a bit of a struggle but it’s definitely worth it and we couldn’t resist jumping right back right in again. Or rather falling back in at the gladiator arena after a duel. Once you are well acquainted and warmed up, there is a competitive, timed ninja warrior course, to test your ninja […]

A night at The Trading House

11 August 2017

Celebrations Food & Drink

Behind a rather ordinary façade, inside The Trading House, it’s unexpectedly quirky. The restaurant is rather intriguing, stylish and unique. The dark wood panelled room is ornate, adorned with the most beautiful lights and interesting murials on the wall, and a variety of stuffed animals. The scene set is that of exotic trade and travel and leaves one expecatant of an interesting culinary journey. Whilst there’s a traditional feel to the restaurant there is modern vibe, with lovely live music, which set the tone for the evening. As the night went on the DJ took over and played some great classics, and the restaurant and bar were buzzing with city folk. Whilst muddling through the menu, we nibbled on the chipolata and olives which arrived promptly. The refreshing peach and ginger mojito was the perfect choice for a cool, summery drink. The menu is an interesting assortment of hearty, comfort food from across the globe. Starters were our favourite, especially the crusty roll stuffed bursting with a hot, creamy, cheesy truffle mushroom centre. The Calamari served with a charred lemon was light and crispy and cooked to perfection. The pulled pork burger topped with jalapenos was packed full of juiciness and spiciness. The Trading House is famous for their hanging kebabs so we had to try it out.The […]

A Retreat at the New Hilltop Reserves at the Isle of Eriska

14 July 2017

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As you arrive over the clickety clackety bridge, to the impressive private island of Isle of Eriska, nothing can prepare you for what awaits. Passing through woodlands, the “Relais Chateux” property of Eriska, is a charming building set amongst 300 acres. It’s located close to a private air field if you’re lucky enough to own a private jet. For most its a picturesque three hour scenic drive through Loch Lomond from Edinburgh. Eriska boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, a nine-hole golf course, the Stables Spa, a casual Deck Restaurant and even a private beach as well lots of lovely nature trails. The Isle of Eriska is truly magnificent. The main house is welcoming and homely, with a quintessentially British charm, and roaring fires, even in the midst of the unpredictable Scottish Summer. In contrast, the new Hilltops are really modern, beautifully appointed and immaculate. It’s a nice feeling being the first to stay in the Hilltop Reserves. They have a Scandinavian hygee feel to them. They are furnished luxuriously, with everything being quite sleek, stylish and rather plush. The lodges have been designed with attention to detail. The kitchen is well stocked with Joseph and Joseph accessories and there’s even some fresh milk waiting in the fridge. It’s […]

Mastering Bread Making with Ma Baker

28 June 2017

Celebrations Events Food & Drink

Coming up with ideas for a unique gift can be quite challenging. However to gift an experience is sure to be more memorable than any other present. A day in the kitchen, even for the culinary inept, is a welcome gift. Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh bread? Award winning, Ma Baker has some amazing bread making courses. Bread Angel, Liz Wilson welcomes you into her Fulham kitchen and shares her priceless bread secrets, learnt from years of experience, mastering bread. Her passion and enthusiasm are infectious and you are sure to leave with a new found respect for bread. And more importantly a huge bag full of fresh sour dough treats. Ma Baker’s class for sour dough provides the perfect opportunity to demystify sour dough making, in an intimate group of four. Sour dough is absolutely delicious, but if you pick up a recipe book, it can seem rather daunting to try and make it. Ma Baker, Liz, simplifies the process in a little over six hours, ensuring you learn essential kneading, folding, proving and shaping techniques. An appreciation emerges for gluten formation, and all the lovely bubbles that appear as the yeast starts working. The wealth of knowledge and tips, Ma Baker shares are so helpful. Who knew that all the […]

A Scenic Flight over Dubai with Seawings

19 June 2017

Celebrations Honeymoons

Dubai is a city that has clearly been designed to be appreciated from above. You really can’t say you have seen Dubai until you have seen it from the sky. Seawings offer a unique experience to fly over Dubai and enjoy sensational, aerial views over the city. We couldn’t quite contain our excitement for this trip, as it’s been on our bucket list for a long while. The scenic seaplane journey starts from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. It’s a plush plane that glides through the water and before you know it you’re up in the sky. The seaplane has comfortable leather seats and is fully air conditioned, with complementary bottles of water provided for the journey. As the seaplane circles over Dubai, one can quickly spot the iconic buildings that make up the Dubai skyline. The Arabian Gulf shimmers in the sun and the views are utterly breath taking. Dubai is totally magnificent anyway, but the perspective from Seawings is just spectacular. The Burj Khalifa stands proud in downtown Dubai, as the tallest building in the world. The scenes are simply awe inspiring. The man made island in the sea, The Palm is to be marvelled over. The Palm is so perfectly formed, and the unmistakable silhouette of the […]

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Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, London

27 September 2015

Celebrations Food & Drink

The Ritz, London is one of the finest five star establishments in the world. It is renowned for being quintessentially British. With refined opulence, you are made to feel rather special at Afternoon Tea. In the heart of the bustling city, it’s pure luxury. The banquet room is grand, with beautiful music from a harpist. The afternoon tea is served with towers of cakes and sandwiches. Warm scones followed by an assortment of hot cups of tea from the Orient. The Tea menu is rather vast and the precision of timing for brewing ensures the perfect cup of tea every time. It makes for such a lovely afternoon celebration, or even a perfect gift experience. If there’s one Afternoon Tea to make time for when you are in London, it has to be The Ritz. The Ritz London 150 Piccadilly London W1J 9BR

Samsung Galaxy Virtual Reality Gear #10minbreak, London

25 November 2015

Events

If your are fortunate enough to catch the pop-up Samsung #10minbreak bus by Southbank, you may find yourself mesmerised by their virtual reality demo. Hear about their new products and how NFC (near field communication) is all the rage. After years of virtual reality technology not really hitting the mark, Samsung Galaxy has revolutionised it. Simply slot your Samsung Galaxy phone in, and be marvelled by the most amazing experience ever. Mount a surf board and take a ride. Look up and it’s sunny, look down and you are riding the waves surrounded by beautiful scenery in high definition. It’s definitely the gadget to get your hands on and top of our Christmas wish list. Imagine it’s a grey, rainy day and you fancy a holiday, just pop on your virtual reality portal and you could be anywhere from the comfort of your own home. We are complete converts to virtual reality now and you will be too Samsung Galaxy VR

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxford

3 September 2015

Food & Drink Honeymoons

Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a lovely manor set in 30 acres of picturesque grounds in Oxford. As you walk through the gates you feel like you have entered a secret garden. Fresh herbs and vegetables being grown amongst Japanese gardens add to the charm. The hotel and restaurant atmosphere is lovely and relaxed. The seven course lunch is rather indulgent and spanned a whole afternoon. With the finest ingredients, each dish is intricately presented, with divine flavours and attentive service. We would agree it is rather deserving of its two Michelin stars. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Church Road, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PD, UK

Dominique Ansel Bakery, Tokyo

6 November 2015

Food & Drink

Imagine the excitement when I heard Dominique Ansel had opened a bakery in Tokyo. With years of visiting the New York bakery to be deterred by the mile long queues, there was a chance I could could finally savour an infamous Cronut. Or so I thought. Cronuts are a hybrid combination of donut and croissant, and I can’t imagine anything better than that. Donut on the outside and layers of heavenly croissant on the inside. As a self confessed foodie, travelling thousands of miles across the world just on a whim of what I fancied eating is not unheard of. So when already in Tokyo popping down to Shibuya to get my hands on a Cronut was top of the agenda. Tucked away behind a Louis Vuitton store, I was surprised to stroll straight in. Not a queue in sight. The smell of sweet pastries diffused through the bakery with displays of amazing looking pastries. Walking straight up to the till I requested my Cronut. The smiling staff gestured a cross and said “Sold out.” I knew it had been too good to be true. If they are so popular why not make a few more I wondered. So I […]

The Hairy Pig Deli, Stockholm

16 October 2015

Food & Drink

We stumbled across The Hairy Pig Deli, Stockholm in the rustic Old City Gamla stan. It was quirky with hog’s head and cured meats and dried spices hanging from the wooden beams. With just a handful of tables it’s rather quaint. The appetising menu of sausages and spectacular hearty, sharing boards of delicious tapas was a feast for the eyes. Salt and vinegar potatoes, garlic bread, olives, spicy chickpea and spinach, mushroom, and interestingly a moose lasagne. As a delicacy in Sweden, we took our chances with the Moose Lasagne. It tasted like a red meat and was actually quite pleasant. A Gamla Stan gem, a stone throw from the Royal Palace, that makes for a memorable feast.

Center Parcs, Woburn Forest

15 October 2015

Events Food & Drink

A holiday usually consists of sun, sea, sand, and sipping mojitos by a tropical beach on the other side of the world at a five star resort. So when we booked a summer break in England, we could only cross our fingers and hope for the best. However we were pleasantly surprised by Center Parcs, Woburn Forest.

Northern Lights, Iceland

1 January 2016

Events Honeymoons

To catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights we booked a trip to Reyjkavik. We had our fingers and toes crossed to see the Northern Lights. The phenomena arises from charged particles from the sun reacting with the earth’s atoms causing electrons to move to a higher energy state. The drop of electrons energy state emit a photon of green light-the Aurora Borelias. It’s a cold time of year, with plenty of snow and chasing the Northern Lights requires patience in the cold. We packed in base layers which are a great way of keeping warm, fleeces, thermal legging, socks, hats and double layer gloves, and snow boots. We thought we would give the new WOW airline a go but there’s something that makes us resent having to pay extra for luggage. So after meticulous weighing by jumping on and off scales, subtracting the weight of our bags, determined not to exceed our allowance, we decided to wear our snow boots and ski jackets. We felt like silly, overdressed snowmen at the airport, but were relieved to see many others had done the same. With a six day trip booked in December we eagerly sat on the right side of the […]

Tried & True, Putney

6 September 2015

Food & Drink

Fancy an indulgent breakfast? Pulled Pork Benedict is a must have at Tried & True, Putney. Pulled pork tossed in a hickory hoisin sauce, served on a unique jalapeno, cheddar cornbread and fully loaded with poached eggs. It is a delightful breakfast treat. Tried & True, 279 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 6SP

The Corinthia Hotel, London

31 December 2015

Celebrations Food & Drink

The Corinthia Hotel is a grand, five star hotel with a prime London location, a stone throw from Embankment station. The Northall Bar and Restaurant are charming. The homemade artisan bread is rustic and deliciously served warm. The starter of salmon was presented meticulously with a multitude of flavour and sumptuous textures.. The gourmet take on Bubble and squeak, traditionally leftovers from Christmas dinner, was served topped with a poached egg. The sea bass served with a foam, gem lettuce was perfectly seasoned and delightfully balanced. The highlight had to be the gingerly dessert sprinkled with golden popping candy nuggets. Tangy and sweet, with little explosions in our mouth, this dessert tantalised our taste buds. The festive warm mini mince pies were sweet, with buttery pastry that melted in our mouth brimming full of a sweetly spiced filling. The Northall Bar & Restaurant has a delightful menu with attentive staff. The Corinthia Hotel is a glamorous venue for a wedding, and perfect for a special celebration. The Northall, Corinthia, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD

The Blue Lagoon, Iceland

5 January 2016

Honeymoons

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland was a surreal experience. In -2 degrees Celsius the thought of braving the elements in swimwear was slightly daunting. The changing rooms are well equipped with heated floors and sophisticated locker systems. We were impressed with the well maintained, pristine, luxury facilities, given this is a tourist hotspot. You can rent towels, slippers and robes for a comfortable spa day. You can also take advantage of massages, face masks to enhance the experience. The geothermal spa is warmed naturally to 38 degrees Celsius. Fortunately you can wade through from an indoor pool into the outdoors. This is a great way to get you acclimatised to the temperatures. As the cold air hits your face the warm water embraces you. Surrounded by mountains snowed in its one of the most amazing places we have been to. It is unimaginable that you could be relaxing in naturally hot lagoon whilst it snows. The 6 million litres of water is enriched with silica, algae and minerals and takes 48 hours to replenishes itself. We were truly marvelled by this experience. The snow falling whilst we bathed made it even more exhilarating. Somehow your face is resilient to the […]

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Alice in Wonderland Themed Tea Party

The London Secret Garden

The DIY Cake Smash

The Grand Expedition

The Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park

James Cochran

Stecca- Italian Fine Dining in Chelsea

Flip Out

A night at The Trading House

A Retreat at the New Hilltop Reserves at the Isle of Eriska

Mastering Bread Making with Ma Baker

A Scenic Flight over Dubai with Seawings

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Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, London

Samsung Galaxy Virtual Reality Gear #10minbreak, London

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxford

Dominique Ansel Bakery, Tokyo

The Hairy Pig Deli, Stockholm

Center Parcs, Woburn Forest

Northern Lights, Iceland

Tried & True, Putney

The Corinthia Hotel, London

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