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Demonstrations & In Store Events
Divertimenti Serves Up Some Food For Thought At The V&A
Divertimenti was invited to host a presentation and interactive discussion at the Victoria and Albert Museum on Wednesday (25.01.2012) as part of a series of lectures collectively entitled – Culinary Culture: The Fine Art of Food.
The talk focused on the history of Divertimenti and its ethos, its best sellers over the decades and how its collection of contemporary tableware reflected a change in trends from the traditional tableware of yesteryear.
A number of hand decorated artisan pieces were on display to illustrate these developments and to conclude participants were invited to inspect a selection of unusual and interesting kitchenware to see if they could identify their purpose.
Book Signing & Demonstration Event by William Curley
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Members of the press and public were treated to sea salt caramels, rosemary & olive oil chocolates and chestnut & sesame brownies in a demonstration that showed why William has been named four time winner of the Best British Chocolatier award by the Academy of Chocolate.
Unsurprisingly a few New Year’s resolutions to abstain from chocolate were broken that evening.
You're invited to the late night shopping event with book signing and demonstration by William Curley on:
Wednesday 11th Jan
33-34 Marylebone High Street
7 - 9pm
Join us as we start the new winter Cookery School term with FREE wine tasting with Majestic, petit fours and a cooking demo by William Curley with recipes from his new book Couture Chocolate.
Take advatage of a 10%* shopping discount on the night.
The Mince Pie Project – Launch Party at Divertimenti
Monday (5th December) saw the launch of the Mince Pie Project at Divertimenti in South Kensington.
The project lined up 36 of the UK’s best chefs to each cook an exclusive batch of 50 mince pies to be auctioned off online in support of Action Against Hunger and The Jamie Oliver Foundation. Chefs offering their own unique take on the humble mince pie included Raymond Blanc, Angela Hartnett, Claude Bosi, Fergus Henderson and Adam Byatt.
The launch party provided the perfect excuse to taste a selection of mince pies from those participating and was attended by a who’s who of celebrity chefs including Michel Roux Jr, Philip Howard, Martin Nisbet and super bakers Eric Lanlard and Edd Kimber.
Among the offerings were mince pie whirls by Philip Howard, Martin Nisbet’s Scottish inspired mince pies made with 18 year old Chivas Regal Whisky and Anna Hansen’s mince pies filled with gin soaked sloe.
If you fancy indulging in mince pies of a Michelin-star calibre while also raising some money for charity, then it’s time to get bidding (we’ve already set our sights on our favourite mince pies from the evening).
Bidding takes place between 9th-16th December and each batch of 50 mince pies will be freshly cooked and couriered on the same day to the winners on the 22nd December. The auction leader board can be followed here (http://themincepieproject.com/auction.html)
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You're Invited to the Late Night Shopping Event with Book Signing & Demonstration by David Lebovitz at Divertimenti on Tuesday 6th September at 33-34 Marylebone High Street, 7-9pm.
Join us as we start the new Autumn Cookery School term with free wine tasting, petit fours and a cooking demo by David Lebovitz with recipes taken from his new book Ready for Dessert.
Take advantage of a 10%* shopping discount on the night.
*Excludes electricals, cookers and gift vouchers.
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Despite attempts by the torrential rain to dampen the spirit of the event, the press and public were undeterred, and no doubt enticed by the prospect of tasting David’s delectable desserts, not to mention the free wine tasting provided by Majestic Wine.
Those in attendance were treated to a demonstration of candied peanuts, chocolate dipped macaroons and ginger cake, accompanied by the wit and humour that David’s blog and memoirs are famed for.
The event also saw the debut of the Divertimenti Digest; a brochure focusing on food trends and fashions, product highlights, a look forward to the Cookery School autumn term, and other gastronomic goings-on.
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Mince it, Mash it, Rice it!
| Friday 8th July Marylebone High Street Between 12-4pm | Friday 15th July Brompton Road Between 12-4pm |
Get 10% OFF* any products from the range on the day.
*In store only.
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Ice Cream Machine Demonstration
| Saturday 25th June Brompton Road Between 10-4pm | Saturday 9th July Marylebone High Street Between 10-4pm |
Cuisinart Professional Ice Cream Maker
WAS: £279.95
NOW: £228.95*
*In store only, while stock lasts.
Move Over Mr. Whippy!  |  |  |
Marylebone Summer Fayre 2011
Join Divertimenti at the Marylebone Summer Fayre, Sunday June 19, for some culinary fun throughout the day with knife skill demonstrations and cupcake decorating classes.
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| Friday 17th June Marylebone High Street Between 12-4pm | Friday 24th June Brompton Road Between 12-4pm |
Join us in store and get to grips with your Gourmet Gadgets.
Get 10% OFF* selected Gadgets on the day.
*In store only.
Go Gadget Go!
20% OFF All Products Online!*
*Offer excludes electricals, food & books, vouchers, cooker school classes and already discounted items.
In store offers include...- Solimene Seconds - 20% OFF
- K Sabatier Knives - 20% OFF
- SKK Cookware - 20% OFF
- Fissler Cookware - 20% OFF
- Screwpull - 20% OFF
- Cuisipro Selected Graters - 20% OFF
- Peugeot Bistro Salt & Pepper Mills - 20% OFF
- Pillivuyt Oven-to-Tableware Seconds - 25% OFF
- Books: Selected Titles - 15% OFF
Choi Time Tea Tasting at Divertimenti
| Friday 20th May Brompton Road Between 12-4pm | Saturday 2nd April Marylebone High Street Between 12-4pm |
*In store only.
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Divertimenti Launches All-Clad D5 Range with Celebrity Chef
Divertimenti marked the launch of the new All-Clad D5 collection on Wednesday (11.05.11 Brompton Rd) in the most appropriate manner for a cookware range, with a cooking demonstration.Editors and writers from Britain’s top interior and food publications were treated to a delectable lunch prepared by celebrity chef, and winner of the Relais & Chateaux 2011 Rising Chef Trophy, Daniel Galmiche.Daniel put the D5 to the test by preparing Pan-Fried Sea Bream, Chorizo and Lime Risotto, and Sauce Vierge for the media guests. This was followed with Sticky Toffee Pudding, Orange Marmalade, and Caramel Sauce. As he took questions and gave pointers, it wasn’t long before members of the public also gathered round.The event continued throughout the afternoon with demonstrations for the public and an opportunity to win lunch for two at the renowned Vineyard restaurant at Stockcross, where Daniel is Head Chef.If the proof of the pudding is in the eating, judging by the reaction to the Chef’s lunch, and with canapés vanishing as soon as they left the frying pan, the D5 certainly proved itself.
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| Friday 13th May Brompton Road Between 12-4pm | Friday 20th May Marylebone High Street Between 12-4pm |
*In store only.
| Thursday 5th May Brompton Road Between 12-4pm | Thursday 12th May Marylebone High Street Between 12-4pm |
*In store only.
Nordicware Demonstration at Divertimenti
| Wednesday 13th April Brompton Road Between 12-4pm | Friday 15th April Marylebone High Street Between 12-4pm |
Get 10% OFF* any products from the range on the day.
