Private Dining Rooms

Overview

The Modern Pantry embodies Anna Hansen's culinary philosophy: the desire to please and excite the palate by fusing everyday cooking with modern ingredients.

Housed in two handsome Georgian buildings in St John’s Square, Clerkenwell, the first floor is comprised of two elegant, light filled dining rooms overlooking the square. Classic Heritage features are complimented with contemporary design creating an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.

The South dining room will seat up to 22 diners on a single table or up to 40 guests on 4 tables. Both dining rooms will accommodate up to 60 seated or up to 100 standing with occasional tables for drinks and canapés.

The Modern Pantry can host events from meetings to private dinners, drink and canapé parties, product launches and celebrations in a choice of stylish spaces.

Anna Hansen

Which was the first restaurant you worked in?

The French House in Soho with Fergus Henderson and Margot Clayton

What was the last London restaurant you went to, apart from your own?

Les Deux Salons and I loved it.

Which London restaurant is your favourite and why?

Rochelle Canteen.  The food is delicious, unpretentious and I love the location – it’s like a secret garden.

What or who has been the biggest influence on the way you cook and why?

Peter Gordon who taught me that there are no boundaries when it comes to mixing ingredients other than that is has to taste good. It opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me.

What is your personal signature dish?

The sugar cured New Caledonian prawn omelette, smoked chilli sambal

Which other chef(s) do you most admire? 

Chris Galvin, David Thompson, Peter Gordon and Christine Manfield

What’s the best part of your job?

When someone has really enjoyed their experience at The Modern Pantry from  arrival to departure. Then I am happy!

And the worst?

Standing up for 17 hours on the trot.

What would your last meal be?

Slow roast pork belly and red cabbage.