Neemat
At its heart is Neemat, meaning blessing, bounty and abundance. In that spirit, our menu is designed to be ordered generously, passed around the table and enjoyed together.
Through dishes inspired by memory, travel and tradition, I invite every guest to begin their own journey of discovery.”
Conrad St. James · London
A new culinary vision
Join acclaimed chef, broadcaster and author Romy Gill MBE and experience a bold new culinary vision inspired by India’s flavours and traditions. With food designed for sharing, The Pem presents a distinctive collaboration of heritage and voice, where Romy Gill unites culinary authorship with refined dining.
Each dish is a story drawn from Romy’s heritage and travels, bridging the coastal kitchens of Bengal and Kerala with the ancestral hearths of Punjab and Rajasthan.
This is a new chapter for Conrad St. James and The Pem. It is a space for fresh stories and redefined perspectives.
Meet Romy Gill MBE
Acclaimed chef, broadcaster and cookbook author Romy Gill MBE has built a distinctive career celebrating the regional flavours of India, shaped by childhood memories, travel and the women who inspired her cooking. After establishing the acclaimed Romy’s Kitchen in Thornbury, she became a familiar presence on BBC One, ITV and BBC Radio 4, while publishing three cookbooks and writing for leading international publications. Romy has also cooked at the James Beard Foundation in New York and was awarded an MBE for services to hospitality in 2016. Now, her journey enters an exciting new chapter, bringing her personal culinary voice to The Pem.
About The Pem
The Pem is one of London’s most established hotel dining rooms, set within Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster. Named after suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, known to her family as Pem, the restaurant carries a legacy of courage, authorship and female expression, symbolised by its feather emblem.
This new chapter with Romy Gill at the helm continues that storied heritage, inspirational cuisine and deeply welcoming experience.
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