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Sainsbury’s announced three athletics events to take place this summer entitled The Summer Series. Two events will be held in Birmingham culminating in a three day athletics event in the London Olympic Park.

Team GB members Robbie Grabbarz, Hannah Cockcroft and Josie Pearson made the announcement from a sunny roof terrace here at Forman’s Fish Island.

Robbie Grabbarz, Hannah Cockcroft and Josie Pearson with Sainsbury’s Staff members.

GB Athletics Chair Ed Warner, Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King, Sport Minister Hugh Robertson.

Forman’s makes its big screen debut next week with the release of Papadopoulos & Sons, a family comedy charting the fall and rise of a taramasalata baron filmed in part at our Fish Island HQ! The film features our factory, offices and hospitality venue above our factory where an awards dinner is hosted. See below for how to book discounted tickets and a special offer on our own handmade taramasalata to celebrate the launch of the film.

Following his ruin in the latest banking crisis, a self-made taramasalata millionaire reluctantly reunites with his estranged, freewheeling brother to re-open the abandoned fish and chip shop they shared in their youth. The film has already won the Audience Favourite Award at both the Palm Springs and Thessaloniki Film Festivals.

Click here to watch the trailer

cineworld screenings – book tickets at 10% off
The film will be shown exclusively at Cineworld cinemas from April 5th, tickets booked via the following link with be at 10% off so do go and see it if you get the chance. Click here to book tickets online (from April 2nd)

taramasalata special offer – also 10% off! 

Harry Papadopoulos may have cornered the fictional market in taramasalata but our freshly made version is the real thing! It was the FT’s top pick in a recent taste test and to celebrate the film launch we are knocking 10% off.

Click here to order taramasalata

Today Which? report that 6 in 10 consumers have changed their shopping habits in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. Let’s hope this is good news for small food producers and quality retailers. If consumers lose faith in cheap and nasty, laboratory-made food peddled by some of the supermarkets and mass caterers then they should turn to people they can trust.

The pictures of fenced-in laboratory food producers involved in the horsemeat scandal were surely enough to put most people off their supermarket lasagne but where to turn to now? Cooking for yourself from scratch with ingredients bought from known sources is unbeatable, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with a buying a really well made dish prepared for you every once in a while. There are local shops, butchers, delis, farm shops and dare we say it home delivery specialists all over the country who consumers can turn to for quality.

To inspire confidence producers should be able to open their doors and proudly show customers where their food comes from, here are a three ways you can get to know Forman & Field produce more personally.

1. Come visit us at our next Open Day. It’s on Saturday 23^rd March, click here for all the details.
2. Watch this video of our salmon smokery at work, just another day in the life. Click here to watch!
3. Meet our producers. We’re assembling a collection of stories and photos from our lovely producers around the country. Click here to read the latest.

Our Director of Events at Forman’s Fish Island sadly passed away yesterday 25th July.

Although I have not known Arthur nearly as long as many of the people I come into contact with, we have grown very close over recent years and he became a good friend, a reliable colleague and mentor. We have been through tough challenges and Arthur has always been there helping to guide me, shining light in areas which were unclear. He challenged convention and spoke his mind. But also knew when to hold his tongue and often wisely stopped me from using mine.

He was admired and loved by so many. His charm, the completely unique way about him was so special. I shall really, truly miss our long chats as I drove home from work each day and assessed our fortunes over the hard day’s grind.

He was a true showman and he will be sorely missed.

On behalf of all here at Forman’s our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Arthur’s family and friends.

Lance Forman

CLICK HERE for details of how to book Forman’s Fish Island Riviera

Click here for opening times and more details about this exhibition

The A-list party destination during the London 2012 Olympics

Where to go to party the night away after the fireworks and pizzazz of the opening ceremony? Deepest East London is not exactly known for its luxury nightlife so the Who’s-Who crowd invited to Danny Boyle’s Olympic opening extravaganza are going to face a dilemma. Fight through the crowds to escape the Park on public transport, endure an estimated three hour cab ride back to West End or take your chances in the Stratford jungle.

Fortunately for A-listers, B-listers, oligarchs and oil-rich Arabs, wannabees and hangers on, Forman’s Fish Island have found the answer. We have teamed up with Maddox Club to create a pop-up beach bar version of the Mayfair hangout at our Forman’s Fish Island Riviera hospitality venue for the 17 days of the Olympics. Best of all for those tottering on Jimmy Choos, the club will be just 100 metres from the main stadium with the speedy exit at the Victoria Gate only 3 minutes’ walk away.

Maddox Club has been at the top of luxury London nightlife since it was founded by legendary nightclub proprietor Fred Moss in 2007 – founder of China White and Movida. Regular faces to be seen include the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay-Z, Sadie Frost, Grace Jones, Orlando Bloom and Will.i.am. They are drawn by opulence, exclusivity and fun. Moss will recreate the atmosphere of the club at Fish Island Riviera, a riverside location opposite the stadium complete with beach volleyball court, palm trees, cocktails and great food. This is more St Tropez than Stratford, rather Beverley Hills than Henman Hill.

If you’d like to book a ticket, call us now on 0208 5252 390 or send us an email via info@formansfishisland.com today!

Maddox Club owner Fred Moss said, “A sporting event the Olympics may well be, but it’s also the world’s biggest society and social event. London has to show that its hospitality can be the best of the best. At Maddox Club we’ve created something very special and we will be bringing that magic to Fish Island Riviera where I know our clientele will want to party during London 2012.”

Lance Forman of Forman’s Fish Island commented, “Our partnership with Maddox Club confirms Fish Island as the VIP side of the Olympics. We’ve already hosted 80 per cent of the VIP parties in the run up to the Games and we expect to be hosting athletes celebrating their successes with medals on display, celebrities and media stars throughout the event itself.” He adds “As we are only a 3 minute walk from the Stadium, with car drop off, pre-booked parking and water transport, this is the Green Room at Games Time. If guests want to experience the fun of the Olympics, soak up the atmosphere and watch the fireworks, they can do all this at Fish Island Riviera and don’t even need a ticket to the sports”

Maddox Club at Forman’s Fish Island Riviera will be open from the 27^th July until the 12^th August from 11.30am until 2.00am. Entry will be free for guests of exclusive hire hospitality suites or for an entry fee of £25 per person.

More about Forman’s “Fish Island Riviera”

Fish Island Riviera consists of corporate hospitality suites which are available to hire on an exclusive basis for the 17 days of the London 2012 Olympics. The venue includes car parking and drop off facilities as well as its own water taxi stop. Each suite is a fully serviced 20m x 5m including a 5m balcony facing the stadium. Clients including Speedo will have the option of fitting out and branding their space to their exact specification. Food and drink is to be provided by world class caterers Admirable Crichton.

250 tons of beach volleyball sand are being delivered this week as well as 40 palm trees.

Further information can be found at: http://www.formansfishisland.com/dining-experience/ffi_riviera.html

More about Maddox Club

Winner of London bar and club awards ‘Best Club 2012’.

Since opening in 2007, Maddox Private Members Club has offered London a boutique sanctuary in which to party. Founded by Fred Moss, Maddox Club encompasses the chic glamour of the world’s leading cosmopolitan city. Maddox Club founder, Fred Moss has enjoyed a highly successful career as a Mayfair nightclub proprietor. His experience, coupled with his keen eye and ear with regards to the running and constant development of Maddox Club is key to ensuring Maddox Club members have the very best of service on all levels.

More about Forman’s Fish Island

Adjacent to the Fish Island Riviera, the permanent venue Forman’s Fish Island is closer than any restaurant or private hospitality venue has ever been to any Olympic Stadium – the view is breathtaking. During the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics food, art, sport and music will create the ultimate sensory experience as guests enjoy world class dining, a private exhibition of “In the Rings with Ali”, sporting action screened from the Olympic Park and live jazz performances from The Ronnie Scott’s All Star Band. Hospitality options are available from individual bookings to large groups, whether for one meal or an exclusive space for the duration of the Games.

Packages include:

• Gourmet British Dining with unlimited drinks and award-winning English wines

• Only 100 metres from the London 2012 Olympics stadium (Western Gate)

• Easy access including drop off, pre booked parking and water taxi.

• International Muhammad Ali Exhibition

• Athlete appearances and live action screens

• For breakfast through to late-night dinner (7am – 4am)

• The Ronnie Scott’s All Star Band – live jazz for all 17 nights

Further information can be found at: http://www.formansfishisland.com/dining-experience/

The Guardian’s London politics and culture correspondant Dave Hill visits Forman’s Fish Island for a tour of the salmon smokery, gallery, restaurant and hospitality venue. Click on the image below to visit the site and watch the film.