Sam Harrison celebrates 20 years as a restauranteur with some perfect supper clubs

West London’s favourite restauranteur is putting on some very special evenings this September which you will not want to miss

By David Sefton

Sam Harrison is very well loved in the restaurant world, and particularly so in West London where having left the world of Rick Stein he started on his own with the launch of Sam’s Brasserie in Chiswick. The food in his restaurants has always been excellent, but the success is I think equally due to the service adn atmosphere. Perhaps this is in part due to him having a background similar to his clientele, and understanding what they want. When he sold the original restaurant and its sibling to Hawksmoor it was thankfully no surprise, and a great relief to everyone, that he was soon back with the excellent Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith and Sam’s Waterside in Brentford.

Yet time and tide wait for no man, and this September marks 20 years of Sam Harrison’s career as a restaurateur so, to celebrate, Sam’s Riverside and Sam’s Waterside are hosting a series of supplier supper clubs throughout the month.

There will be eight events, hosted by renowned suppliers such as HG Walters, Wright Brothers and Journey’s End, taking guests through the ingredients and dishes that shape the menus at Sam’s restaurants with five delicious courses.
This is an anniversary well earned, and I’m sure that these events will be something special to celebrate a rather special career as a restauranteur. Although, to be clear he is not allowed to quit yet!

There are eight supper club events as part of the celebration, four at each restaurant, and each supper club will be hosted by the suppliers themselves, giving guests the chance to hear the stories behind the wines, the produce and the menus – and of course, to ask as many questions as they like.
Experts from Ellis Wines, Journey’s End & Château d’Esclans will be pouring the glasses, while the finest ingredients come from Oui Chef, Phoenix Farm, and Chiswick House, fresh oysters & seafood from Wright Bros and sustainable meat from HG Walter.

15 September – Wright Brothers x Rock Angel – £125

The finest oysters and seafood from Wright Brothers, matched with the world-renowned rosés of Château d’Esclans, including Whispering Angel, Rock Angel, and Garrus.