Brasserie Blanc - Latest News

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READ RAYMOND'S BLOG ON THE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

11 March 2013
On 6 March, Boris Johnson and I joined forces to launch an important new scheme, and one which is very close to my heart: the campaign to create up to 250,000 apprenticeship places in London by 2016.

www.raymondblanc.com/BLOGS
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RAYMOND BLANC & BORIS JOHNSON LAUNCH NEW APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

06 March 2013

At Brasserie Blanc Threadneedle St, Mayor Boris Johnson and Raymond Blanc called on London's hospitality industry to take on more young apprentices.
The Mayor hopes to see 250,000 new roles for apprentices in London and has a major focus on the capital's restaurants and hotels.  Raymond and Brasserie Blanc have already taken on four new apprentices who appeared at the launch today and will be taking on another 17 across the country before the summer.

Brasserie-Blanc-to-take-on-18-Apprentices.aspx

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BRASSERIE BLANC OPENS
IN FARNHAM

22 February 2013

Brasserie Blanc will open in Castle Street Farnham on Monday 25 February:

www.raymondblanc.com/BBFarnham
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RAYMOND BLANC AT THE NEW BRASSERIE BLANC, FARNHAM

19 February 2013

Brasserie Blanc is soon to open its latest brasserie at Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey. Raymond Blanc was there to help train staff and meet the press on 18 February. Watch a video on the Get Surrey website:

www.getsurrey.co.uk/brasserieblanc_farnham

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FILMING AT BRASSERIE BLANC
COVENT GARDEN

25 January 2013

Brasserie Blanc, Opera Terrace was a hive of activity today when Raymond Blanc and the team from the Mayor of London’s office arrived and filming took place for a forthcoming  apprenticeships  campaign...

www.raymondblanc.com/Filming-at-Brasserie-Blanc
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MARTELL VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH JAMIE CULLUM
AT BRASSERIE BLANC
ST PAUL'S

15 December 2012

On Saturday night Raymond Blanc hosted an intimate evening of musical entertainment at Brasserie Blanc St Paul’s, in the City of London, with jazz pianist and singer Jamie Cullum:

An-evening-with-Jamie-Cullum-at-Brasserie-Blanc

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BRASSERIE BLANC FREQUENT DINER CARD

29 November 2012

Brasserie Blanc has launched its new Frequent Diner card for guests.Register on line and we will reward you with points every time you dine with us from 1st January 2013. For more information click on the link below:

www.brasserieblanc.com/frequent diner

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BRASSERIE BLANC MILTON KEYNES

29 November 2012

Raymond Blanc joined guests and suppliers at a Champagne reception to celebrate the reopening of Brasserie Blanc in Milton Keynes following a refurbishment. Guests enjoyed champagne and canapés and Raymond signed books and made a speech. For more images and information, visit the Brasserie Blanc website:

www.brasserieblanc.com

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MAMAN BLANC POP UP SHOP AT BRASSERIE BLANC BRISTOL

29 November - 01 December 2012

For three days only Brasserie Blanc in Bristol will be opening a Maman Blanc Pop-up Christmas shop, full of all sorts of lovely French gifts and goodies inspired by Raymond Blanc’s inimitable Maman Blanc.

www.brasserieblanc.com/mamanblanc

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A SPECIAL EVENING WITH JAMIE CULLUM AND MARTELL COGNAC AT BRASSERIE BLANC LONDON

15 December 2012

The one and only Jamie Cullum will be playing an exclusive concert for 80 specially invited guests (and prize winners) at one of our stunning brasseries in London. To be part of this unique event, sponsored by our friends at Martell Cognac, then enter the competition to win a table for four including dinner, drinks and Jamie.

www.brasserieblanc.com/jamiecullum

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BRASSERIE BLANC NEW WINTER MENU

13 November 2012

The seasons are changing and the menus at Brasserie Blanc are changing along with them. Our winter menus make the most of the fabulous seasonal produce the winter months have to offer, from beautiful Bramley apples to chestnuts and wild mushrooms.

For more information click here

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BRASSERIE BLANC ST PAUL'S HOLDS AUCTION IN AID OF LADY TAVERNERS

7 November 2012

Brasserie Blanc St Paul’s last night played host tonight to a lively auction in aid of the Lady Taverners. Over 100 guests enjoyed a cocktail of Champagne and canapés before being tempted with some incredible auction prizes and parting with their hard-earned cash!  Raymond Blanc and Judith Chalmers hosted.

To read the full article click here

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RAYMOND BLANC SOUFFLE MASTERCLASS

October 2012

join our new Cookery Club adult classes. We launched the Cookery Club very successfully this half term with a series of very popular kids Halloween cooking classes. Now it is the grownups’ turn. Classes for adults in November will include Christmas foodie treats and a Seasonal Game masterclass by local chef Judith Green.

For more information, click here

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RAYMOND BLANC SOUFFLE MASTERCLASS

October 2012

Sainsbury's Magazine Editor Helena Lang spent a day with Raymond and team at the Brasserie Blanc in Covent Garden learning the tricks of a perfect soufflé. To download a copy of the article please click on the link below:.


Sainsbury's magazine_November 2012.pdf
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BRASSERIE BLANC LEEDS
CELEBRATES 5TH BIRTHDAY

13 September 2012

Raymond is in Leeds for two days to take part in celebrations for Brasserie Blanc's fifth birthday. To read more about his day, please click on the link below:

www.raymondblanc.com/NEWS/Brasserie-Blanc-Leeds


For more information and to book, please visit the Brasserie Blanc website:

www.brasserieblanc.com

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BRASSERIE BLANC ST ALBANS

28 August 2012

Following the opening of Brasserie Blanc St Albans on 23 August, Raymond has written a blog about the evening:

www.raymondblanc.com/bbblog

For more information and to book, please visit the Brasserie Blanc website:

www.brasserieblanc.com/news

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RAYMOND BLANC VISITS
ST ALBANS AHEAD OF BRASSERIE BLANC OPENING

10 August 2012

Read an article about Raymond's recent visit to St Albans ahead of the opening of Brasserie Blanc on 18 August

http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/Raymond_Blanc

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NEW BRASSERIE BLANC OPENINGS

10 August 2012

Brasserie Blanc restaurants are due to open in Charlotte Street, London and in St Albans, Herts this month:

Charlotte Street, London: 18 August
St Albans, Hertfordshire: 18 August

For more information and contact details, please visit the Brasserie Blanc website:

www.brasserieblanc.com

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TOP CHEFS TAKING COVENT GARDEN INTO FINE DINING LEAGUE

7 June 2012

Covent Garden has been declared “the new Soho” by restaurant experts after a slew of fashionable openings in a district once notorious for its rip-off tourist traps. Read more of this article from the London Evening Standard:

www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/covent_garden

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BRASSERIE BLANC OPENS IN BATH & RAISES £8,000 FOR CHARITY

7 June 2012

Raymond Blanc celebrated the opening of his new brasserie in Bath with a charity fund raising event on Wednesday 29th May.To read more, click on the link below:

www.brasserieblanc.com/news/bath

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WIN COOKING LESSONS WITH
RAYMOND BLANC

17 May 2012

The Metro has launched a competition for ten lucky winners (and a guest) to win cooking lessons with Raymond Blanc. 

Blanc plans to join ‘a massive can-can’ in the piazza at London’s Covent Garden later this month, to mark the opening of Brasserie Blanc restaurant there. To prove themselves worthy however, entrants will have to upload an image of their own attempt at a can-can.

Read more: www.metro.co.uk

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BRASSERIE BLANC BATH

24 May 2012

Raymond Blanc, celebrated Chef & Founder of the successful Brasserie Blanc chain, opened his 13th restaurant on May 24th in the City of Bath.

The French Brasserie & Bar adjoins the historic Francis Hotel, located in the famous Queen Square within walking distance of Bath’s shops, restaurants and the world famous Roman Baths & Pump Rooms.

For more information, visit the Brasserie Blanc website:
www.brasserieblanc.com

For reservations, please email:
bath@brasserieblanc.com

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BRASSERIE BLANC
COVENT GARDEN

17 May 2012

Brasserie Blanc is to open in London’s Covent Garden on 17 May. The restaurant will serve an accessible take on fine French cuisine, from its sensational setting in the iconic Opera Terrace of the bustling London marketplace.


For more information, visit the Brasserie Blanc website:
www.brasserieblanc.com

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PRESS: HARPERS WINE & SPIRIT

23 April 2012

Brasserie Blanc is set to open 11 new sites during 2012, to join the nine currently open. Following recent openings in Berkhamsted and St Paul's, a new venue will open at the Opera Terrace in London's Covent Garden on 16 May. It is also planning six new outlets in Central London, along with Berkhamsted, Bath, St Albans and Farnham.

www.harpers.co.uk

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BRASSERIE BLANC
TOWER HILL

April 2012

Monday night saw the official opening of our fabulous new brasserie at Tower Hill – opposite the Tower of London.

The evening started with Raymond joining the new team for a group photo then it was downstairs to the ‘Little B’ private dining room for the party.  Guests of honour included the Chief Yeoman Warder and Jailer from the Tower plus senior invited guests from surrounding businesses.  


www.brasserieblanc.com
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PRESS: BERKHAMSTED PEOPLE

28 March 2012

Online press coverage of Raymond's visit to Berkhamsted ahead of the opening of the new Brasserie Blanc in the town.

To read the article in full, please click on the link below:

www.berkhamstedpeople.co.uk/Raymond-Blanc

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A VIDEO OF RAYMOND BLANC AT THE NEW BRASSERIE BLANC IN BERKHAMSTED

27 March 2012

Raymond Blanc visited Berkhamsted to check on progress at the new Brasserie Blanc there, which will open on 2 April 2012. To watch the video kindly filmed by DeeTV, please click on the link below:
www.deetv.tv/welcome-raymond-blanc

For bookings, please email:
berkhamsted@brasserieblanc.com

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BRASSERIE BLANC TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANTS IN BERKHAMSTED & LONDON ST PAUL'S

14 March 2012

On 2nd April 2012, Brasserie Blanc will open two new Brasseries in Berkhamsted and London St Paul's. For more information visit the Brasserie Blanc website:
www.brasserieblanc.com


For bookings, please email:
stpauls@brasserieblanc.com
berkhamsted@brasserieblanc.com


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BRASSERIE BAR CO ACQUIRES
8 CHEZ GERARD SITES IN LONDON

24 November 2011

Brasserie Bar Co has acquired eight Chez Gerard sites within the capital. The sites include the Covent Garden Opera Terrace. The company expects to transform the sites into Brasserie Blancs through a rolling programme  expected to be completed during 2012. For more information visit the Caterer & Hotelkeeper website:

http://www.caterersearch.com

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BRASSERIE BLANC
CHRISTMAS MENUS

November 2011

The Brasserie Blanc Christmas Menus are now online. To view the menus and book your table, click on the link below:

http://www.brasserieblanc.com/christmas/26.php

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MA BELLE FRANCE: PAS DE CALAIS & PICARDIE

October 2011

A blog from Raymond on one of the regions of his native France:

http://www.brasserieblanc.com/news/

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THE VAN BLANC APPEAL

September 2011

The Brasserie Blanc Van Blanc Appeal, in association with the Lady Taverners, raising funds to provide specially equipped vans for children with special needs.

http://www.brasserieblanc.com/charity/van-blanc.php

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A RECIPE FOR NOUGAT

September 2011

A recipe for an ideal Christmas gift: Nougat

http://www.brasserieblanc.com/news/?p=519

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Raymond Blanc's new book, Kitchen Secrets, featuring recipes from Kitchen Secrets Series 1 & 2 and many more, was published by Bloomsbury on 14 February and is available to buy online from Amazon, from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Brasserie Blanc, Maison Blanc, and from online and retail bookstores.



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