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Tempus Hot List: October 2025
By Tempus | 30 September 2025 | Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
As we head into autumn, we take a look at some of the most exciting events, collaborations and openings in London this October
Be part of a great cause with Martin Morales’ charity dinner
Martin Morales, CEO of children’s charity The Institute of Imagination (iOi) and founder of Ceviche and Andina, is returning to the kitchen after six years for a unique fundraising event in London at Arros QD. Teaming up with Arros QD’s executive chef Eduardo Idrobo, Martín and Eduardo will present ‘The Imagination Journey’, a one-night-only culinary experience on 7 October. All proceeds from this event – which is hosted by Andi Oliver – will go towards the charity and to empower underserved children through creative endeavours. The menu will feature a delicious medley of Peruvian and South American foods, with tickets now available to purchase for this incredible cause.
sevenrooms.com/experiences/arrosqd
Check out the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A
Marie Antoinette is perhaps one of the most iconic figures in French history. Perhaps one of the biggest catalysts of the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette is known for her impeccable style and opulence, inspiring generations of fashion designers and enthusiasts to this day. The V&A is paying tribute to this legacy with an exhibition titled Marie Antoinette Style, which is sponsored by Manolo Blahnik. Running until 22 March 2026, the exhibition explores over 250 years of design, fashion, film and art, and features couture inspired by the late Queen as well as costumes featured in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette. So if you’re looking to learn more about the fascinating life of one of the most well-known figures in history, grab your tickets to the V&A now.
vam.ac.uk
Enjoy a kappo-style Japanese meal at Roketsu
Roketsu, the fine dining Japanese restaurant in Marylebone, has unveiled their new menu which brings kappo-style dining to the heart of London. Kappo is a uniquely Japanese approach to dining where dishes are created through dialogue between the chef and the guest. The new menu is organised into categories including raw, grilled dishes, sushi and tempura, allowing guests to combine and tailor their own meal, with everything cooked over bincho charcoal and straw fire which adds a dramatic sense of theatre. From small plates like miso monaka, hot Cornish crab chawanmushi with steamed egg custard with crab and dashi and more to fresh nigiri options like wagyu sukiyaki gunkan, this is a Japanese feast you certainly don’t want to miss. And if this doesn’t convince you, read our review of the restaurant to get your appetite going.
roketsu.co.uk
Soak up culture at the Cliveden Literary Festival
Cliveden Literary Festival, the UK’s most elegant literary festival will once more bring together writers, creatives, experts and book lovers in the scenic surrounds of Cliveden House. Returning for its eighth year on 11 and 12 October, Cliveden Literary Festival will introduce a star-studded guest list including authors Ian Rankin, Elif Shafak, Salman Rushdie, and Richard E Grant. The festival, run by a committee of authors and historians, is a place for discussion, debate and innovation hosted in the impressive grounds of Cliveden House. The former stately home is now a five-star hotel owned by the National Trust, and boasts a storied literary history – it was frequented by writers and thinkers including Alexander Pope, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and Sir Winston Churchill. This tradition is continued at the literary festival, where attendees can enjoy author talks, reading seminars from industry experts and more.