A recent client event for a city law firm saw the first outing for a mouth-watering new Rocket food bar concept. Carnivores went wild as they tasted various cuts of beef from 3 different breeds, hung for 60, 40, 32 or 28 days. The excitement of the kitchen was added by seeing the chefs working busily behind the pass.

 
Photo - Joanna Plumbe Photography

The Human League & Britain’s Got Talent act Diversity provided the entertainment for the first party at the hotly-anticipated venue within BPS. Rocket fuelled the mobile handset company’s guests with cocktails until dawn and the food ensured they’d have Electric Dreams.

In October, Rocket and The Cinnamon Club created a Diwali feast for a City institution at The V&A. After a tour of the exhibition, the 250 guests were treated to a colourful array of modern Indian dishes that our chefs perfected over a "stage" at The Cinnamon Club. We’ve also created a wonderfully exotic Rajasthani food stall, which is proving popular.

We’re proud to use some of the country’s most fantastic produce to create the dishes we put our name to – we demand the very best from all our suppliers. This Christmas we’re excited to share with you some of these ‘festive food heroes’ and have put together an exclusive list of our favourites for you.

For the most incredible selection of cheese imaginable, visit La Fromagerie just off Marylebone High Street. Take time out from your Christmas shopping to have lunch in the kitchen and taste some of the exquisite cheeses before you buy - look out for Stichelton and Truffle Fougère - both favourites here at Rocket.

Fabulous for after-dinner treats or gorgeous presents for foodie friends, l’Artisan du Chocolat on Westbourne Grove is well worth a visit and the ultimate haven for chocolate lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth.

Rocket makes a daily trip to the New Covent Garden Flower Market which is happily located just next door to our HQ here in Battersea – jump out of bed early one morning to soak up the atmosphere and be inspired by ceiling to floor decorations, foliage, flowers, vases, and ornaments... everything you could possibly imagine to make your home beautiful this festive season. Rachel, our creative genius’s top tip is to look out for Eric at Gate 10 for the freshest and best selection of flowers. Open from 3.30am daily.

Jago Butchers on Chelsea Green is a family butcher with a deservedly excellent reputation – Mr Jago’s Aberdeen Angus is second to none. Caroline recommends the Bronze Turkey from Bramble Farm in Surrey for the most succulent and tasty bird to adorn your Christmas table this year.

Luigi’s Delicatessen supplies all things Italian, and Michael intends to pay them a visit to secure some of their delicious Contero Moscato d’Asti di Strevi 2009 (£11.50) before Christmas. It’s a slightly sparkling nectar with irresistible flavours of apricots and peaches. It’s very low in alcohol (5.5%) so it makes a lovely, clean mid-morning tipple or could go beautifully with your Christmas pud – great to keep your options open.

And to finish, Anna, our Head Chef, wouldn’t be without the decadently sticky Agen Prunes from Mash Purveyors to complete her Christmas feast.

La Fromagerie
2-6 Moxon Street, W1U 4EW
L’Artisan du Chocolat
81 Wesbourne Grove, W2 4UL
New Covent Garden Flower Market
London SW8 5NX
Jago Butchers
9 Elystan Street, Chelsea, SW3 3NT
Luigi’s delicatessen
349 Fulham Road SW10 9TW
Mash Purveyors
New Covent Garden Market London SW8 5EE