Event Type: Local / Community

Takes Place: 10th August 2026

Time: 6-7pm

Venue: Maida Vale Library, Sutherland Avenue, London W9 2QT

Description: Join us at Maida Vale Library and guest speaker, Lester Hillman for an in-person talk about Royal Master Cook, Daniell Clarke. Local resident Daniell Clarke was for three decades Royal Master Cook to Queen Elizabeth I and King James I (VI) spanning two centuries. This Summer marks his 400th anniversary and today, on the Feast of St Lawrence, Patron of Cooks, we serve up Westminster links in his story including Regent's Park and the Banqueting Hall. Including, The Armada, Gunpowder Plot, Shakespeare and custard tarts spice up our offering still further. Note: Minimum donation is £1.00

How to book: via Eventbrite.

Price: as per donation per ticket

Tel: 0207 641 6200

Email: maidavalelibrary@westminster.gov.uk

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compliments-to-the-chef-tickets-199313531939

Organiser: Westminster Libraries and Archives

Lecturer: Lester Hillman

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Region: London