Business lunches are the perfect way to make stress free sales pitches or talk about the latest results with your colleagues in a more relaxed environment.
Setting a meeting over lunch can have many benefits including increased engagement due to the lack of distractions from co-workers and technology. It is also a great way to build better relationships with your team and make lasting impressions on prospective clients.
Below are our recommendations for the best places to lunch in Chelsea as well as our top tips to consider when organising a business lunch.
4 Lunch Restaurants based in Chelsea
If your business is based in Chelsea and are looking for a good local restaurant to take lunch, look no further. There are many famous, first class diners right on your doorstep, perfect for business lunches. Here are our top four restaurants to consider:
1. Granger & Co
Granger & Co. Chelsea is an Australian inspired restaurant set in a simple setting with a sophisticated vibe. Restaurateur Bill Granger brings his unique take on the sunny Australian cuisine to the streets of Chelsea.
It has a first-floor private dining room for up to 20 guests and is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Friday.
Granger & Co – 237 Pavilion Rd, London, SW1X 0BP
2. Rabbit
Rabbit is a farm-to-fork restaurant that captures English countryside’s flavours, freshness, and vibrancy on the famous Kings Road in Chelsea. Rabbit serves modern British dishes with knowledgeable and attentive customer service in an electric atmosphere.
A table for up to 8 people is available to book for lunch. At busy times you may be limited to a 90 minute slot but this should still be long enough to have a successful business lunch.
Rabbit – 172 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4UP
3. Casa Luca
Casa Luca is a stylish and dynamic Italian bistro. Serving the best Mediterranean seafood, vibrant wine and long drinks. Group dining is available to book for up to 60 people, so whether you are looking to host lunch for 2 or 20 Casa Luca can accommodate.
Casa Luca – 212 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9PJ
4. Myrtle
Myrtle is a trendy European cuisine restaurant situated in the heart of Chelsea. Head chef and owner Anna Haugh offers modern European cooking with an Irish influence using some of the finest Irish produce.
Group booking of up to 20 and more are available.
Myrtle – 1A Langton St, Chelsea, London, SW10 0JL
Business Lunch Tips
If you would like to organise a business lunch meeting here are a few of our top tips to ensure you create a memorable experience away from your London office space:
- Set an agenda – Make your intentions for the meeting clear so everyone knows what to expect.
- Choose a good location – A good restaurant that is within walking distance from the office or has good transport links makes an ideal choice.
- Dress for the occasion – If there is a dress code make sure you let people know.
- Give your full attention – Make the most of your time together and leave distractions such as phones and laptops at the office.
- Be clear who will pay – This is usually the organiser and will stop any awkward misunderstandings.
Chelsea Offices Near Top Business Lunch Spots
The desirable area of Chelsea is home to one of Argyll’s most iconic office and coworking spaces, Michelin House.
Found on the Fulham road, Michelin House is an art-deco designed property that has been diligently renovated into an outstanding, one-of-a-kind workspace. It includes spectacular meeting rooms, a spacious executive business lounge and a sun-trapping roof terrace perfect for the summer months.
Originally home to the Michelin Tyre Company, its distinctive architecture is now home to a number of thriving businesses.
Positioned a short walk from South Kensington London Underground station, This office is well connected on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. London Victoria mainline train station is also close by.
About Argyll
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Our unique combination of distinctive buildings, contemporary yet classic interiors, unrivalled attention-to-detail and consistently exceptional service, defines our signature Argyll experience.
