Whether you're in the hospitality industry or not, you'll instantly recognise the 125-year-old French institute, Le Cordon Bleu, as a household name. Here, some of the best chefs in the world are trained every year in the culinary arts, from plant-based cookery to sugar artistry.
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu is the school's first eatery in London and offers a chance to watch the world-renowned school walk the walk, across its fine-dining restaurant, Parisian-style cafe and short courses, too. Based in the City of London, the multi-hypen restaurant is located within a Grade II listed building designed by architect Edwin Lutyens, offering beautiful period features which are enhanced by the contemporary interiors.
If you're looking for a space where you can host your next birthday, brand event, corporate lunch or even wedding breakfast, CORD has a multitude of options for private dining bookings. The main restaurant has two private meeting rooms which are elegant spaces where you can enjoy lunch or dinner with attentive service from the team. The smallest of these is Viceroy which has capacity for up to eight people, ideal for an important meeting or intimate dinner.
Reuters is slightly bigger with room for 14-16 people seated and again works wonderfully for personal or professional events. If you're looking for a larger space it is possible to hire both rooms for a combined capacity of 24 people, also offering a little extra room for setting up a drinks table or allowing your guests to mingle.
If you're envisioning throwing the party of the year, go one bigger and hire out the whole place. The 'ultimate CORD experience', this option gives you access to the entire restaurant with capacity for 90 guests seated or 120 standing for drinks and nibbles. From wedding receptions to Christmas parties, it'll be the best food your guests have ever tasted at a function.