A misty dog walk beside the Thames, a bench near Mortlake Crematorium and a local reminder to make a little room for fresh air and reflection.

Follow the Thames through Barnes and Mortlake, then finish with relaxed Spanish tapas and drinks at The Tapestry.

Make a visit to Kew Gardens into a complete day out with a relaxed tapas meal at The Tapestry in nearby Mortlake.

Explore Mortlake’s riverside, brewing past and local stories, then continue the afternoon with tapas at The Tapestry.

Explore The National Archives in Kew and discover nearby accommodation, tapas and group gatherings at The Tapestry in Mortlake.

Jackson from The Tapestry Tapas Bar in Mortlake shares family memories of Kew Gardens and why its historic Palm House deserves our support.

For more than 25 years, The Tapestry has been part of the Mortlake community, and one local place has become especially familiar to us: Mortlake Crematorium. Over those years we have welcomed many families after services there, giving relatives and friends a comfortable place to come together, share food and drinks, tell stories and remember someone they loved. A little history of Mortlake Crematorium Mortlake Crematorium was designed by F. Douglas Barton and built in 1938–39

Organising a wake reception is something most people hope they will not have to do very often. When the time comes, you are usually arranging it while grieving, dealing with family, making funeral arrangements and trying to make many decisions in a very short space of time. At The Tapestry in Mortlake, we have been welcoming families for wake receptions for around 25 years. Over that time, I have learned that a good wake does not need to be complicated or extravagant. It need

Jackson Fiorini shares his journey from arriving in Britain in 1994 and starting as a kitchen porter to building a life in London hospitality and running The Tapestry in Mortlake and The Pottery in Kingston upon Thames.

Watch Jackson Fiorini's videos and interviews and discover the hospitality story behind The Tapestry in Mortlake and The Pottery in Kingston upon Thames.

A practical guide to planning a relaxed or formal pub wedding reception, from the first venue meeting and guest numbers to menus, seating, flowers, music and the big day.

Watch & Connect With Jackson Hospitality has always been about people, stories and connection. You can follow more of my journey, thoughts and experiences in hospitality on my YouTube channel, and watch an external interview where I talk about my story and work.

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