The idea

Since the age of commercial jet airlines in the 60s/70s, our journey around the world can be done in about 60 hours; not quite your 80 days. Hop on a plane to Australia, maybe with a layover in Shanghai, fly over to the US and after that you’re just across the pond before you touch down in Heathrow. But while you’re flying over, how much are you missing? 

The ease of travel has not only brought us closer to the world, but the world closer to us. In a metropolitan city such as London, you need to go as far as your front door to hear other languages, experience different cultures, and find something new. 

For us, food has always been something we share the love for (strange right?!?). But food is also a great gateway into another culture, as breaking bread with family and friends has history going back to ancient times.

Today, having food together is one of the easiest ways to catch up with friends, reminisce about the time when face masks were only worn by doctors, laugh about the silly moments, and of course, plan the next meal together. 

So we planned our next 80 meals together, taking us around the globe, stopping in 6 continents, 77 Countries, and trying 80 different meals. 

Unlike Phileas Fogg, we don’t have the time pressure or the £20,000 wager on the line, so we will see how we go. This may take time, but it’s about the journey, not the destination (as the destination is London, every time). 

We encourage you, our friends, new and old, to recommend your favourite places to eat around London, and favourite dishes there of course. We aren’t looking for anything too fancy, but something that really has character. And if you’re interested in joining us, there is always a chair at the table for you. 

But before we head off, first stop, the pub, for the last Sunday roast for a while!!