Guests at the banquet (on 2 August), including Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee, Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, honorary life vice presidents and past athletes, were treated to a British menu on the eve of athletics commencing.
Seasoned Events’ executive chef Adrian Booth and his team laid on a four-course meal featuring traditional ingredients with a modern twist, including seared fillet of Dexter beef and braised shin with shaved English asparagus and stilton bonbon, and Violet infused chocolate marquise served with wild raspberry meringue.
The food and events experts, who are the preferred caterer at Guildhall for events throughout the year, also served a centenary of salmon in celebration of the IAAF’s 100th anniversary this year.
Colin Sayers, managing director, Seasoned Events, said: “We are thrilled to have worked alongside the IAAF and the Guildhall to deliver an event that had everything – spirit, excitement and exceptional food in a fantastic setting.
“As the athletics start in London, we are overjoyed to have been able to lay on a menu that is celebratory of Great Britain and its produce.”