LLERENA Blog

  • Top Tips For The Perfect Pairing Of Spanish Cheese And Wine

    Cheese and wine is a classic combination, as the relative acidity and sweetness of each can complement each other perfectly. Spain produces several varieties of cheese that are popular around the world for the quality of their flavour and texture. Here’s a guide to pairing some of the best Spanish cheeses with the perfect glass…

  • Three Perfect Tapas Picnic Ideas For Spring And Summer Days

    The weather is finally bringing that longed-for spring warmth and London’s parks are coming to life with vibrant colours. It will soon be picnic season, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of the new season than with some tasty Spanish fare on a sunny afternoon. Here are a few ideas that are perfect…

  • Why Does London Have Such A Rich And Diverse Dining Scene?

    London has a well deserved reputation for being the place to go for a gastronomical adventure. Over the past two decades, the capital has well and truly embraced its cultural diversity when it comes to the range of cuisine on offer. There is every kind of food and drink experience from street vendors to tapas…

  • Food And Festivities: How Is Easter Celebrated In Spain?

    Easter is an important festival in Spain, and many people enjoy a whole week off work to celebrate Semana Santa (Holy Week). It’s traditionally a time when people visit family and friends and enjoy shared meals together, such as delicious Ibérico tapas. Here’s a look at how the week unfolds.    Holy Week parades and…

  • Top Tips for Pairing Foods and Drink With Artisan Honey

    Artisan honey produced from a wide range of flowering plants of the Andalusian countryside has a unique rich flavour. It is minimally processed to retain its nutritional value and taste, and it makes for a wonderful enhancement to a number of foods. Here are some top suggestions!     Create contrasts Pair very sweet syrupy honeys…

  • 5 Reasons To Make It A Tapas Bar Valentine’s Date Night

    Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to impress a promising new romantic interest, or find a memorable way to celebrate with your partner or spouse. For a fun and atmospheric dining out experience, you will find that a tapas bar in London is difficult to beat.  Here are…

  • 5 Irresistible Reasons To Give Tapas Food A Try In 2024

    In a city with a diverse culinary scene such as London, there is no shortage of unique dining experiences to try, whether you are in Islington or Bethnal Green. However, if you are really seeking more than just another nice meal out, a Spanish restaurant is the place to be in 2024. Here are some…

  • A Quick Guide To Spanish Wines To Try With Your Tapas Meal

    There’s nothing better than enjoying live music in a Spanish restaurant to lift the winter blues. It may be January, but some soulful flamenco guitar and flavoursome tapas dishes can take you right back to that sun-kissed Mediterranean holiday. To bring out the best in the food and the atmosphere, you may want to order…

  • Top Creative Catering Ideas For A New Year’s Eve Soiree

    The end of the year is drawing near, and it’s time to make plans to wave goodbye to 2023 and welcome in 2024. If you are planning to have a celebration at home with a New Year’s Eve party or a special dinner, no doubt you will already be thinking ahead to the catering. Here…

  • Inspiring Side Dishes To Try With Your Christmas Dinner

    The Christmas season is here, and many of us will be enjoying a special festive lunch. If you are having a crowd, then you may also want to prepare a selection of side dishes and sauces to accompany the main meal. You may even be adopting the trend for having a festive brunch spread instead…