On the 17th February the Master, Past Masters and members of the Court & Enterprise team welcomed our Corporate Partners to their inaugural lunch at Butcher' Hall. This annual event will enable our Partners to meet, network and allow us to show them the excellent facilities and opportunities that Butchers’ Hall has to offer.
On arrival the Corporate Partners were taken on guided tours of the Hall, ably led by The Master, The Clerk, PM Mark Adams and Warden Gwyn Howells . The tour incorporated the Reception rooms, Court Suites, Great Hall and the Roof Terrace. The sales team were also on hand to demonstrate the hidden features of the Hall; the screens, lighting, AV and sound systems.
Sometimes we take for granted and assume all delegates and guests that visit the Hall know what we have to offer. This event has confirmed that this is not the case and many of the Partners were introduced to the excellent facilities available for meetings and functions for the first time.
The tour ended with a Dumenil Champagne reception before guests ascended to the Great Hall for a special Carvery Lunch. The Master welcomed the Corporate Partners confirming this was the start of their journey. She encouraged them all to make full use of the facilities and hoped to see them in the future on a regular basis.
As part of the day, Lindsay Poole (from Wine Poole) introduced the fine wines which had been selected for the menu and Liveryman Russell Allen (from Aubrey Allen) introduced the artisan cheese board, which he had supplied. It was so lovely to meet Lindsay in person as most of us are only acquainted from her company during the brilliant Zoom tasting events in Lockdown! The magnificent beef donated by Aubrey Allen needed no introduction.
The lunch was concluded with some final words from renowned Chef Brian Turner, who’s opening comment was that it was good to see a menu without a “vegetarian option!"
As with all successful events held at Butchers’ Hall, most attendees moved onwards to the Butchers Hook and Cleaver where the banter, networking and relationship building continued to grow. It was great to see.
My thanks to Warden Peter Allen and fellow enterprise team members, Bovingdons and especially Carla, The Deputy Clerk, for co-ordinating the event.
For any further information on the Corporate Partner Scheme please contact The Deputy Clerk by email to carla@butchershall.com or click on the button below to find out more.
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