Despite the wealth of choice when it comes to food in London, something about Spanish food always seems to endure. Perhaps it's the easy, convivial nature of sharable tapas plates, or the highly seasonal, ingredient led approach that the UK has adopted so wholeheartedly - whatever the reason, we all still go crazy for Iberian cooking.
In fact, despite already being popular, Spanish food has managed to have another small renaissance in recent years. It's the north coast of Spain that has enjoyed a lot more attention - as British holidaymakers have enjoyed the sights, smells and flavours of San Sebastien, Bilbao and other northern cities, we've seen Galician and Basque cooking surge in popularity in the UK.
Spanish food suits special occasions rather well we think, perhaps because it is so versatile. As we know, private dinners come in all shapes and sizes - they can be big, suited-and-booted celebratory affairs with sit down banquets, or they can be canape parties, easy-going events with bowl food, or catch-ups among old friends. Spanish food can adapt to all these occasions and more, making it a great place to start if you're planning an event based around food.
It is also hugely versatile when it comes to dietaries and the like. Although there's a great deal of meat and fish cookery across the country, lots of Spanish cooking also revolves around vegetables, making it extremely adaptable for occasions. The range of outstanding cured meats and cheeses also makes it a fantastic choice for events where you're planning canapes or snacking plates.
So, if you've got a big dinner coming up and you want to plan something special, these Spanish private dining rooms in London are the places we'd head for first.