The Ned & Ned's Club

In the lead-up to International Women's Day, we wanted to celebrate all the fantastic women who make The Ned what it is today so we asked our team, "Who inspires you at The Ned?"—and the responses were nothing short of amazing. To honour those mentioned, we hosted screenings and captured the highlights. We’ve condensed hours of footage into under two minutes—we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Happy International Women’s Day! #lovethened #IWD

We are excited for a sweet collaboration with Humble Crumble, the dessert specialists, to join us in here in London's Electric Bar & Diner serving a collection of nostalgic crumbles. 🍒 One special edition (available only at The Ned!) is the Black Forest Crumble, featuring cherries and blackberries topped with a chocolate crumble, finished with dark chocolate shavings, soft serve ice cream or freshly whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. These mouth-watering treats are available only until 26 March, so be sure to stop by and indulge while you can! #lovethened

We are celebrating World Bartender Day at The Ned At The Ned, our bartenders elevate our guest experience. Whether it’s during a leisurely lunch, a celebratory dinner, post-work drinks, or parties at our iconic venues, The Parlour and The Vault. Their dedication, craftsmanship, and attention to detail creates meaningful moments. As our Head of Bars, George Simmons, puts it: "Today, we raise a glass to all the bartenders who inspire, entertain, and elevate every venue they work in. Cheers to you!" (It’s 5 o’clock after all!) #lovethened #showyoucare

What a week it’s been celebrating our London Engineering team! Maintaining our Grade 1 listed building is no small task. Originally designed as a bank, it’s far from a traditional hotel yet our incredible engineering team keeps it running smoothly and looking amazing every day. To show our appreciation our executive team have worked shifts alongside them this week, gaining first-hand experience of their hard work and expertise. To end this adventurous week, we wrapped it up with a final celebration! A huge thank you to Vydmantas Bitinas for organising these activities and shining a spotlight on such a dedicated team. We’re grateful for you every day. #lovethened

Giving our team a slice of Napoli 🍕 Each month as part of our learning calendar, we host a love what you do event, where team members are able to enjoy learning from one another. This month our very talented chefs Roberto Buono and Nicola from the home of Neapolitan pizza, held a masterclass showcasing their skills and taking our team through an authentic journey, a celebration of Italy’s rich flavours and culinary heritage. Buon appetito! #lovethened #lovewhatyoudo

We're really proud to continue our partnership with Providence Row in London, and our super team of chef Lee, F&B director Jack, and people partner Alysha had an enriching day providing food for people experiencing homelessness in our local area. Our chefs are already looking forward to the next kitchen takeover and seeing this partnership grow even stronger. #lovethened

Today, we welcome the Year of the Snake with a staff canteen takeover. The feast for our team was carefully curated by Steve Othman, featuring dishes and desserts from countries that celebrate Lunar New Year. A huge thank you to Cristina Valdivieso and Alysha A. for organising the event and providing us with great insights into this special occasion. Beyond the amazing food, it was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the traditions and symbolism behind Lunar New Year. Wishing everyone prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. #lovethened

Our friends and neighbours at Grocers' Hall in the City of London have a rare opportunity for experienced hospitality operations people. Check it out below.

We're thrilled to announce a culinary collaboration with Ivan Orkin, the celebrated chef behind the renowned Ivan Ramen in the USA. Ivan will debut an exclusive ramen menu at Kaia in The Ned City of London, launching on 20 January 2024, and available for two months only. Jack Cohn, our Food & Beverage Director says “we are so excited to bring Ivan Orkin’s ramen to the UK. This collaboration will create a unique guest experience like no other. Ivan is the singular most authoritative voice on ramen, and we think our guests will relish the opportunity to sample his incredible menu.” Ivan’s journey to ramen stardom is as inspiring as his dishes. Starting at a sushi bar at age 15, he developed a lifelong passion for Japanese culture and cuisine. After earning a degree in Japanese language and literature, Ivan moved to Japan to teach English, deepening his connection to the country’s traditions. Returning to the USA in 1990, Ivan graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and honed his craft at iconic restaurants like Mesa Grill and Lutèce before heading back to Japan to follow his dream of opening his own ramen shops. Today, Ivan is celebrated as the American authority on ramen, seamlessly blending Japanese authenticity with American innovation. Fluent in Japanese and deeply immersed in its culture, Ivan brings a unique perspective to his craft, bridging two culinary worlds. Ivan says "with the impending opening of Ivan Ramen in the UK, my love affair with London only deepens. The extended pop-up with The Ned allows me to start cooking in London before our restaurants open and present fun riffs on our menu, especially those tailored to the guests at Kaia." Guests at Kaia can look forward to savouring four of Ivan’s exclusive creations, which include: 🍜 Tori Shoyu Wonton Men: clear heirloom chicken, pork, and dashi broth seasoned with soy tare and shrimp oil, featuring shio koji marinated chicken breast “chasu” and delicate chicken wontons, topped with menma, and our signature thin rye noodles. 🦞 Lobster Mazemen: thick rye noodles coated in a rich lobster broth, topped with lobster meat poached in ginger-scallion butter and shrimp & katsuobushi salt, and finished with house-made XO sauce, scallop floss, and mentaiko crème fraîche. (optional caviar add-on available). 🥩 Iberico Pork Collar Tsukemen: a rich suckling pig pork broth served alongside thick rye noodles for dipping. It is topped with binchotan-grilled maitake mushrooms, pickled spring greens and succulent grilled iberico pork collar. A soft egg adds velvety richness to this bold and satisfying dish. 🍄🟫 Truffled Shoyu Ramen: truffled vegetable and mushroom broth layered with the depth of grilled maitake mushrooms, roasted tomato, yu choy, and fresh scallions. This comforting, aromatic bowl offers a sophisticated plant-based ramen experience (optional shaved truffle add-on available). Get down to Kaia to experience Ivan's delicious dishes before it's too late! #lovethened

It was festive lunch this week at The Ned City of London, and what a lunch it was. December is our busiest time of year so it’s important that we look after our team who do so much to keep the show on the road. With a menu created by executive events chef Leigh Pell, decor organised by Cristina Valdivieso, and all of our directors and heads of department on serving duty, it was a great day. We also shared our Christmas gifts with the team, which this year are exclusive Ned-branded water bottles from BOTL | B Corp™ in a festive gift box designed by our own India Davidson. There’s no better place to be at Christmas than The Ned 🎄 #lovethened