What is my favourite thing about being a dinner date escort in London?
We are so lucky here in London to have an almost infinite number of dining options. From Michelin-starred tasting menus to the cheap-and-cheerful, there are cuisines galore. This is why it is so exciting to be a dinner date escort in London!
I get so excited when a dining partner sends me a list of restaurants to choose from, or asks me what is on my current dining wishlist. And that brings us to my (close) second-favourite thing about dinner dates in London: the number of charming, interesting dining partners that grace the doors of our fair city.
A dinner date is a timeless classic for a reason, isn’t it?
All that anticipation, the laughs over cocktails, me touching your hand between courses, you trying to keep your eyes off my cleavage… Not to mention the food. What’s not to love?
I love getting dressed up for a fine dining experience, and London is the perfect place to show off at a fancy restaurant with a beautiful dinner date escort or companion. But sometimes, you want something a bit more intimate, a bit less flashy, maybe a cuisine that you haven’t tried before.
Something a little fun, a bit hands on, or a little unexpected.
Well, darling, I have you covered!
Unexpected cuisines to enjoy with a london dining companion
Teppanyaki
Did your parents tell you not to play with your food? I’m here to tell you they were wrong! Teppanyaki is the most fun you can have with your clothes on (I should know).
I’m a sucker for entertainment over dinner, enjoying a cold Asahi or a crisp white wine while watching the expertise and precision of the chef. I love when they flambé the meat, and when they throw the bowls of rice for us to catch.
Feed me a tempura prawn?
Ethiopian food
Have you ever had Ethiopian food? It’s one of my favourite cuisines.
There’s something so intimate about sharing a plate of food. Combine that with the bold flavours, the pillowy-soft injera bread, and the simple pleasure of eating with your hands — and that’s the experience of eating Ethiopian food.
If you haven’t tried it, you — no, we — should!
Korean BBQ
Are you sensing a theme here?! As a tactile, sensual person who adores a bit of a show, I love a hands-on meal.
Not only does Korean BBQ remind me of my time in Seoul (I remain obsessed with Seoul), I love the flavours of Korean cuisine: the tangy pickles, the sharp kimchi, the tender beef. And I love cooking things over the hot grill at the table. And all washed down with a little glass of Soju, or, even better, my favourite Korean treat: Bokbunja black raspberry wine.
Afternoon tea
Ok, ok, I know, it’s not technically dinner, and also not technically casual. So sue me.
Afternoon tea is the ultimate indulgence, and we are spoiled for choice in London.
From high-end restaurants to museum tearooms; from the traditional to the science-themed — we have it all.
Champagne and scones with sky-high views, or a quiet tea in a cosy, secret pub? And cucumber sandwiches — shall we nibble them together in a beautiful garden, or in a historic London hotel?
(I should warn you that I have a terrible secret when it comes to afternoon tea — you’ll have to ask me about it in person.)
Cheese tastings
Fine, another one that isn’t technically dinner — actually, this one makes for an ideal lunch date activity. Hmm, this list falling apart on me a bit…
Neal’s Yard Dairy have the finest British cheeses, and their tastings are excellent. I can eat cheese at any time of day, and I don’t see why we can’t turn a cheese-and-wine night into a meal.
Which one of these has caught your eye?
Get in touch, and let’s start working our way through the list!
Rachel
