Beat the January blues at Searcys at The Gherkin

Join Searcys at The Gherkin for a sparking series of chef and wellness events celebrating 'The Art of Being'; the perfect opportunity to reboot the bridal prep after the Christmas break and try something new. Held across the top two floors of London's architectural landmark, Searcys have invited an all-female line-up of artists, cooks and yogis to share their own take on how to live life to the full.

The busy month of January sees a special guest menu from Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal; a supper club and Q&A hosted by renowned nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, watercolour classes in collaboration with aperitif Lillet artist-in-resident, Clotilde Lataille and biweekly panoramic yoga classes with Yogasphere.

Bake Off's finalist Ruby Bhogal will kick things off with a special menu celebrating seasonal, ethically-sourced ingredients. Inspired by her childhood, highlights from Ruby's three-course lunch menu include a hearty soup of Jerusalem artichokes with Burford brown egg, a Pot roast guinea fowl with turnips and winter broth and Baked squash, barley, apple, sprout hearts and walnuts.  

In addition, nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert (BSc MSc ANutr) will be hosting a nourishing three-course supper club on 25th January, 2019. Having established herself at London's most renowned health boutiques, Rhiannon leads a team of nutritionists from her Harley Street clinic, and runs podcast Food For Thought. The special menu includes fresh, wholesome dishes such as Beetroot and goat's cheese salad, Cod with fresh mussels and kohlrabi, and a signature Searcys Bakewell tart for dessert.

A different take on a balanced lifestyle comes from watercolour artist and Lillet aperitifs ambassador Clotilde Lataille, through her special menu of Lillet-based cocktails crafted for Iris Bar at The Gherkin. Clotilde has created bright and zesty cocktails using unexpected ingredients. Particular highlights are the Carrot Royale (Lillet rosé, carrot juice, grapefruit juice and cayenne tincture), and the Fresh Start (Lillet Blanc, green tea, ginger cordial, Monkey 47 gin and lemon essential oil). Available on Iris Bar menu throughout January and February, Watercolour enthusiasts are also invited to experience an exclusive watercolour session with Clotilde at a Sunday Brunch on 27 January and 3 February.

Finally, Searcys at The Gherkin have partnered with pioneering brand Yogasphere for a series of twice weekly yoga classes, launching on 12 January. With 360º views across the city below, the beauty of London's seminal glass dome is the perfect place to gain perspective and take time out from your worries. Classes take place on Saturday mornings 8.30-10am, and Wednesday from 7.15am-8.45am. Each week enjoy awakening one of your five senses with a one-hour yoga flow at the top of The Gherkin. Yogasphere uses the 'Science of Yoga' to cut through the mental chatter, counteract digital dependency and dispel our ever-present fear of missing out. Post-class, explore a sensory immersion with a 30-minute sound bath on Saturday mornings, and reset your outlook with a short wellbeing talk on Wednesday mornings.
  'The Art of Being' by Searcys   
 Ruby Bhogal's lunch and dinner menu – available from 7 January to 10 February 25 January
Rhiannon Lambert's supper club Sunday 27 January and 3 February - Lillet and watercolour masterclass with a low ABV wellbeing talk
The Five Senses Yogasphere at The Gherkin - £25 per person: 12, 19, 29 January, 2, 9 February
Yoga + Sound bath 8.15 am – 10 am 16, 23, 30 January Yoga + Well-being Talk 7.15 – 8.45 am  
www.searcysatthegherkin.co.uk/