South East London - The New London Wine Epicentre?

In my quest to convert the drinkers of South East London into wine drinkers and the wine drinkers of South East London into wine enthusiasts I like to think that I am contributing to the community in a most positive way.

The Deptford and New Cross Wine Club has been growing in numbers and the last food and wine pairing event I did with my sister as Château Canard sold out in about 3 weeks and was a great success and an achievement I am truly proud of. We hosted this event for 36 people in the beautiful Art Deco Catford Broadway Theatre Cafe, as part of Catford Canteen on November 20th. Here is the menu:

 

Here are some photos from the night.

Can you spot me hard at work?
Some of the food:


If the reviews were anything to go by everyone had a great time and we can't wait to do another one. Massive thanks to the team at Catford Broadway Theatre, Helen in particular, Deborah Efemini of Deck Social and Grub Club and of course the team, Tabitha, Jo, Cecile, Gavin and the cool and calm under immense pressure Anne-Louise Denyer.

The next Deptford and New Cross Wine Club will be in early February when people are drinking and spending money again. Thoughts are on English wine for this one. Any other ideas are welcome.

I have also been asked to create the wine list for the new and might I add very cool new drinking and eating establishment in Deptford, Buster Mantis. This Jamaican (but not overly themed) bar and restaurant is the brainchild of Gordon McGowan and having been a couple of times already I can safely say that it is a much needed addition to the Deptford social scene. When the wine list is completed I will put up my own reviews of the wines. They have all been selected and are very good indeed and promise to pair marvelously with the dishes on offer at Buster Mantis which are fantastically prepared by Gordon's mum.