The 70th British Academy Film Awards, The BAFTA are fast approaching with all the glamour and glitz. The contenders were revealed back in January and the film La La Land is leading with 11 nominations.
The event will be held on February the 12th, at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, with Stephen Fry as the Master of Ceremony, returning as host for the 12th time. It will be televised by the BBC One and BBC One HD at 9 pm, two hours later than the actual event itself.
BAFTA Short History
The Academy was established on 16 April 1947 by a group of the most eminent names in the British film production industry. David Lean, film director, was appointed Chairman.
The goal was “to acknowledge those who had contributed outstanding creative work towards the advancement of British cinema.”
The event will Society became officially known as The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and BAFTA entered the nation’s vocabulary.
About BAFTA
‘The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – featuring workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes – in the UK, USA and Asia; it offers unique access to the world’s most inspiring talent and connects with a global audience of all ages and backgrounds. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work.’
What are the starts eating and drinking the official BAFTA dinner?
I had the privilege to have a preview of the menu and tasted the fantastic food by Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel Executive, Nigel Boschetti and head Chef of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, Anton Manganaro.
If you are hosting a BAFTA night with friends, this is a guide to what to eat like the stars on the evening.
The Official EE British Academy Film Awards Menu 2017
Starter:
Cornish Crab salad with celery and apple jelly and a burnt celeriac mayonnaise
Vegetarian option: mixed grain salad with pickled vegetables, beetroot relish and pea shoots
Main:
Venison Denham Estate Wellington, Juniper berry jus, potato gratin, glazed red cabbage, buttered swede and stem broccoli
Vegetarian option: puff pastry parcel with buttered spinach, wild mushrooms, goat’s cheese, roasted winter vegetables, red cabbage and watercress sauce.
Dessert:
Velvet 65 per cent Buffalo Supermilk Chocolate with Blueberry and Raspberry White Cremeux, with a Pumpkin Seeds Granola
drinks are sponsored by:
Taittinger Champagne, which has partnered with BAFTA for the last 15 years.
Wines by Vila Maria from New Zealand’s most awarded winery, from its Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2016 or Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014.
Water by Evian and Badoit and the lucky guests can also sip on Nespresso coffee if they need an energy boost ahead of the glitzy after-parties.
For further information and list of nominees visit: bafta.org
Disclosure: I was a guest at this event.
What a great opportunity to taste the Bafta menu!