Throughout October restaurants all over London will be taking part in this year’s Fight Hunger / Eat Out – the campaign helps to raise money for Action Against Hunger and its unique work in helping malnourished children.
Here at The Victoria we will be adding an optional £1.00 to each bill which will go directly towards this worthy cause.

Apparently British summertime runs right through to the 25th of October however here in Sheen we are a wary bunch so in fear of a cold snap we are making sure our wood burning stoves are fit for a long chilly winter.

Our brand new Brunch menu is up and running from 8.30am until 3pm each Saturday with everything from a full English breakfast to a full blown lunch.
Click here for the full menu.

Half term is on the horizon so why not check out our new children’s menu and bring the kids along for a holiday treat. The menu is available from 12pm until 7pm daily Monday to Saturday.
By the way we always have a few children’s options on our Sunday menu and we’re always happy to do half portions of pretty much anything on the Sunday menu.

From a culinary view point I actually look forward to autumn simply because of the amazing array of ingredients available. The game season is now in full swing – we already have partridge on the menu and pheasant will be making an appearance soon.

British shellfish is the best in the world. We have fabulous Cornish mussels available as well as razor clams – look out for the native oysters too, ours are from Loch Ryan in Scotland and whilst more pricy than the rock oyster they are well worth it.

On the vegetable front October is all about wild mushrooms and brassicas - cavalo nero, curly kale and savoy cabbage are all at their best right now and all feature regularly on the menu.

One other vegetable always associated with October is the pumpkin. This year we have ordered 1 very big specimen rather than a selection of smaller ones – in fact I reckon I’ve got the biggest pumpkin in Sheen (!) so if anyone can carry a bigger one into the pub during October they can have pint on me.

Finally a bit of media news. Its my duty to big up a show called Family Super Cooks which starts on October 26th on BBC Good Food channel. The programme is hosted by Amanda Lamb and Yours truly and aims to find the very best family food in Britain. Some of the food we tried was of the highest order – take a look and if you think your mob can do better then apply for series 2!

Last but not least I have great pleasure in announcing that I am a celebrity judge for the much awaited Ealing’s got Talent show to be held at the end of the month! Wow Success at last!