The Caterer Blog

Having wanted to go to St Alban since it opened, I finally got myself down there the other night and, on arriving early, sat in the lounge area waiting for my hubby and friends to arrive.
Out of natural and possibly a little bit of professional curiosity I couldn't help but obvserve the goings on at reception etc and I must say I was simply blown away. Simply Red lookalike Byron - formerly of sister restaurant the Wolseley - was heading up the team and oozed just the right amount of charm, recongition and friendliness for the 'W1 London dining set' to feel important, loved and special. Trinkets were remembered and reunited with guests, Evening Standards doled out for waiting guests without asking, and friendly banter was in abundance. It really was a sight to behold and was followed up by equally good service throughout the night.
They say service costs nothing, well at £130 per couple, with one of us not drinking, that's perhap stretching it a bit, but, it truly was a pleasure dining there. The food may not have been the most memorable I've ever had, but the service was a benchmark setting experience, well done guys...how can we get more of the same elsewhere? Answers on a postcard please...