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EDITOR’SWORD

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Mark Hedley, Editormark@squaremile.com

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WHEN IT COMES to choosing client entertainment, you essentially have two options.

Option one is to go for something tried and tested – like a sporting event – that you know will do the job well. There will be plenty of opportunities to talk business, and even more to drink booze so you can oil the wheels of negotiation. The snag with this approach is that you have to ensure that it runs perfectly as your clients will have enjoyed similar events to which they can compare it. Indeed, that puts the pressure on to make it bigger and better (read: more drunken) than ever before. My top tip is to use an offi cial partner: there’s nothing worse than being promised a ‘great view’, then fi nding out that it isa great view… of the fl atscreen TV at the Queen’s Head.

Option two is to pick something totally from left fi eld. Something that no one is likely to have done before – offering an email subject line that’s too diffi cult to ignore. This is a higher risk strategy though; it may not appeal to everyone, for starters. But it could be something your clients never forget (hopefully for the right reasons).

We sent Jon Hawkins to the most outlandish entertainment option on earth, or rather, above earth – learning to dogfi ght, in a stunt plane, with an ex-Harrier pilot. And he, well… he vomited all over himself. But before that he had the time of his life – mainly engaging ‘missile lock’ on the photographer David Harrison, during a 4g inverted dive (or something).

So how does it rate as a corporate jolly?The best of the best, apparently.

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05 . IT’S IN THE BAGThe goodie-bag gurus at Montblanc present their classiest wares for your perusal

07 . BOWLED OVERFrom long, leisurely test matches to an evening’s entertainment at the Twenty20

08 . GAME, SET & MATCHChampagne receptions, gourmet meals and the chance to play former champ Pat Cash

11 . FOR RUCK’S SAKEThe best action on and off the rugby pitch

12 . SPEND IT LIKE BECKHAMFantasy football packages for the well-heeled

16 . TEE TIMEHole in ones; whether watching or playing

18 . GREAT BALLS OF FIREHawkeye learns to dogfi ght Top Gun-stylee – but ends up looking like a bit of a goose

25 . FLOWER POWERRob Van Helden – the king of cornucopia

27 . DIRECTORYA cut-out-and-keep guide to UK hospitality

40 . CALENDARA diary of 2010’s top-tier corporate events

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Call our team today on 01372 47 77 47or visit www.sandown.co.uk/hospitality

HospitalitySTARTER’S ORDERS OR ORDERING STARTERS? Sandown Park has a renowned reputation for delivering thrilling year round horse racing in a stunning Surrey location with some of the most outstanding corporate hospitality and entertainment facilities in the UK. Whether you have experienced the fun and excitement of a raceday before, or you are a newcomer to it all, our corporate hospitality and sponsorship packages are designed to allow you to entertain in the style you want.

So if you are targeting clients and colleagues, having an offi ce party, birthday celebration or anniversary, organising a hen or stag party, or just looking for a traditional day at the races, our experienced team will guide you through your day and ensure we create the right environment for you to have an occasion to remember.

With packages starting from as little as £55+VAT per person, nowhere else comes close.

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PROFILE TRAVEL CLOCK 1 with black leather case £320

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CUFFLINKS 5 in platinum plate £200

‘BLACK & WHITE’ 6 BRACELET £240

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AMERICANS DON’T GET it, Indians live for it and Pakistanis cheat at it – but we invented it, and its spiritual home is a place called Lord’s in St John’s Wood. The hallowed wicket is really a sight to behold… unless it’s rained off, of course.

The gents at Keith Prowse hospitality have conjured up the ultimate cricket lover’s corporate day. Naturally you’ll be watching from the best seats in the

ground, with Sri Lanka and India – both on tour in England in 2011 – providing the action. During the breaks, the Captain’s Lounge package offers some sought-after distractions including the world famous Lord’s tea – as acclaimed by Chris Evans on his Radio 2 show. There are also unique meet-and-greet opportunities, where captains of industry (and you) can meetthe captains from English cricket past.

If you can’t escape the offi ce to indulge in the Tests though, then Twenty20 is the ideal option for you. Fast-paced and fl oodlit matches take place nightly throughout the summer at both Lord’s and the Brit Insurance Oval across the river in Kennington. If that doesn’t hityou for six, we’re stumped. (Sorry.) ■Cricket at Brit Insurance Oval & Lord’s, from £199: 0845 125 4880; keithprowse.co.uk

ELEVEN HEAVENYou can keep your Ascot, you can keep your Henley…

NICK HAYNE says, cricket’s the only game for him

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WHAT A RACKETFor a summer do, SW19 has it all – even a roof. Sorry, Sir Cliff…

THERE ARE ALWAYS certain inevitabilities at Wimbledon: strawberries will be wolfed by the tonne, Sue Barker will fl irt uncontrollably with the male contenders, and a Brit will lose in the semis. It’s fi ne: we’ve come to terms with it and, to be honest, we can forgo a home win at this year’s tournament; the idea of a lanky, ill-tempered Scot lifting the trophy doesn’t exactly fi llus with national pride anyway.

But regardless of the on-court action, for an enjoyable Wimbledon experience you really need a decent base nearby to which you can retire. The Gatsby Club, located just outside the entrance gates, is the perfect place. It’s hard not to pity the rain-sodden masses on Henman Hill, but a few courses of haute cuisine prepared for you by resident Michelin-starred chef Albert Roux helps a lot.

When you want to head for the action, the Skyview Suites cater for larger corporate groups and feature balconied suites in the Centre Court complex. They even come with your own dedicated butler, making sure the champagne keeps fl owing.

If you get in the mood, then Keith Prowse offers a package where you can play former champ Pat Cash on one of the practice courts. If it quickly starts going pear-shaped, time to bow out with the ‘old tennis elbow’ excuse. ■Packages from £295 per person:0845 125 4880; keithprowse.co.uk

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REACH FOR THE SKIESOf course, real men get covered in mud, blood and glory – and you get to bellow and roar them on...

MEN ARE SIMPLE beings – we eat, we sleep, we have certain passions that Mrs Square Mile will never quite understand, and we love sport. If you live for rugby, then we’ve sought out our top three packages for you.

First up, South Africa are due to play the fi nal game of their European tour against the star-studded Barbarians at Twickenham on 4 December. What better way to enjoy it than with offi cial hospitality, the best match tickets and the chance to meet both of the legend-laden teams after the game?

Or, for another clash of the titans, head to England’s crunch game against Ireland in the 2011 RBS 6 Nations. Taking place at the new Aviva stadium in Dublin on 19 March, travel packages with the RFU’s offi cial travel company start at £649 per person and include guaranteed offi cial match tickets, as well as the opportunity to upgradeto offi cial IRFU hospitality.

If you fancy something further afi eld, head to the Hong Kong Sevens. Here you’ll have exclusive behind-the-scenes access to an England Sevens training session to see the team in action and hear from the coaches and the players ahead of enjoying all three days’ play.

Now all you need is a green light from the other half… ■Barbarian hospitality: prices from £399; 01452 888 666; mikeburton.comEngland hospitality: prices from £649; 0844 788 5000; englandrugbytravel.com

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MANCHESTER CITY FC

A £1.5m overhaul of the club’s hospitality facilities, complementing continued investment on the pitch, has helped Manchester City create an impressive match-day experience for corporate customers.

As well as improved facilities, the hospitality packages have also been given an overhaul.

Associate Match Sponsorship packages are proving to be among the most popular, being the most comprehensive and exclusive packages available on match days.

From £2,500, Associate Match Sponsorship caters for between eight and 40 guests positioned on the window side of The Mancunian with top pitchside views.

Highlights of the package include a pre-match tour of the stadium, four-course fusion style menu, complimentary drinks, special MCFC gifts, including a signed framed souvenir shirt and a mention for the associate sponsor in the match programme.

For watching the match itself, guests will have prime seats in the stadium’s West Stand, providing superb views of all the action.0870 062 4141; hospitality.mcfc.co.uk

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signed framed souvenir shirt and a mention for the associate sponsor in the match programme.

For watching the match itself, guests will have prime seats in the stadium’s West Stand, providing superb views of all the action.

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FOOTBALL Footie. We love it. Huh, guys? There’s nothing quite so good for bonding and back-slapping than match-day indulgence…

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ARSENAL FC

Over the close season, Arsenal has invested further in its Emirates Stadium home with the aim of further enhancing its global reputation as a world-leading sporting venue and providing the fi nest corporate hospitality. This has seen the famous ‘Club Level’ at Emirates Stadium elevated to new heights to introduce the ultra-exclusive WM Club.

Exclusivity is guaranteed – the WM Club is restricted to just 252 members, providing unique and atmospheric surroundings in which to make the most of match day. With an à la carte restaurant, bar and lounge, you can relax and enjoy a world-class fi ne dining experience. Membership is strictly open to Club Level members only. 0845 262 0001; arsenal.com/clublevel

FULHAM FC

Set in its dramatic Thames-side location, Craven Cottage is bursting with character and history (it’s been their home since 1896, after all…).

Fulham boasts a range of adaptable hospitality options: from four-course meals to sumptuous buffets; from stylish bars and lounges to riverboat cruises. You’ll get a chance to meet with heroes from Fulham’s golden past, while watching Premier League action while Fulham’s professional staff make sure you’ll never go wanting.

Fulham is offering an exclusive 15% discount on any match-day hospitality booking throughout the 2010/11 season for square mile readers. Take advantage of this great offer by calling 020 8336 7555 (quoting ‘Square Mile’) or e-mail hospitality@fulhamfc.com.

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NEWCASTLE UNITED FC

Live a day in the life of a Premier League footballer, thanks to a St James’ Park gift package.

The Ultimate St James’s Experience offers guests the opportunity to experience the lifestyle of a fi rst team player, including a chance to train with one of the Toon’s sporting legends.

The package is perfect for all die-hard Newcastle fans and includes a footballers’ breakfast at the club, before coach transfer to the training academy for a kickaround with legendary players, such as Rob Lee.

The day is rounded off with a three-course meal, along with a VIP tour of St James’ Park and a gift to remember the event by.

The package is £295 per person but is on special offer at £395 for two experiences. To book ring St James’ Park on 0191 201 8525.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur FC’s historic home, is one of the most exciting in the Premier League and the club hosts award-winning hospitality to match.

Whether entertaining clients, (existing or prospective), rewarding staff or looking to enjoy an informal match day with friends and family, the club has a vast range of options for you. Some executive boxes are still available, and there are a few places in the executive lounges. Whatever option you go for, the experience will combine comfortable surroundings, fi rst-class hospitality, exciting entertainment and personal service with a close attention to detail.020 8365 5010; tottenhamhotspur.comhospitality@tottenhamhotspur.com

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Club Level at Emirates Stadium...redefining global hospitality standards

Emirates Stadium has become one of the most iconic and breathtaking sporting arenas playing host to one of the world’s most famous football clubs. And on Club Level you could be there soaking up the action in unprecedented surroundings. Due to high demand, Club Level membership is sold out for its fifth consecutive season. However, you can still secure a seat by joining the Waiting List with priority access on a match-by-match basis depending on availability. Capped to just 1,000 per season, it is also the only way to ensure you are first in line should season tickets become available.

To find out more on how to join the Club Level Waiting List

Call: 0845 262 0001 – Email: clublevel@arsenal.co.uk – Visit: www.arsenal.com/clublevel

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THE CLIENT ENTERTAINMENT industry has taken a battering in the last couple of years. Client entertainment is less important in the good times than in the bad. Back in 2007 and before, many were turning down endless invitations to golf days, rugby matches, motoring events, etc, as they simply did not have the time or sometimes inclination to go to the them all. Client entertainment had become diluted and stale. Not any more.

People are rediscovering the purpose of hospitality – either to thank existing clients for current or future business or to form relationships with prospects to gain new business.

One of the best methods is to mix the two and arrange for happy existing clients to speak to potential new clients. In these tough times you need to have a close dialogue with your key customers, and the shotgun approach to marketing simply doesn’t work as well.

●●Choose the teams carefully, mixing clients with prospects. Let clients sell your business for you

FORE-FRONTHospitality expert TOBY HEELIS on why golf is ahead of the game when it comes to hospitality

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Corporate entertainment is possibly the only way to achieve this in a relaxed and non-pressured way. Now that the invitations have dried up for the decision-makers, it is the time to restart your ‘business development investment scheme’ (read: corporate entertainment programme) before your competition realises the opportunity ahead of you.

Return on investment is now the aim of corporate entertainment. So which event will work best for you? Prices

of many events have not changed that much despite costs rising, and the price of golf days has even fallen at some places. Golf days at the top venues are extremely good value (£145-£200 per person) compared to a corporate package at an event like rugby or football (around £600 per person).

Many fi nd the act of playing golf invaluable. As well getting your guests’ undivided attention for four hours on the course, you bond over competing together. Choose the teams carefully, mixing clients with prospects – you don’t need to have a company representative in every team. Let existing clients sell your business for you.

An issue with any event is the invitee being able to justify the time away from the offi ce and being seen to be on a ‘corporate jolly’ as some newspapers report it. Golf days are usually away from prying eyes being on private land rather than a public place such as a sports stadium. The other way to help mitigate any negativity is to make sure there is a charity fund-raising angle to the day. Charities are having a hard time like the rest of us so get them involved and everyone wins.

When it comes to choosing which venue, location and easy access are key. Also, you need a forgiving golf course but one which provides challenges for the better golfer. Throw in exceptional service, attention to detail, and the wow factor and you have a winning combination. Brocket Hall Golf Club is a perfect example that has been a well-kept secret in the corporate golf world for years. Just 22 miles from central London, in Hertfordshire, it is within easy reach for the majority north of the Thames. With two championship courses of differing styles, the historic stately home setting is unique and has a Michelin-starred restaurant to round off the experience in style.

See corporate events as investments – ones that allow you to invest in your golf skills at the same time. ■

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

For the fi rst time in eight years Royal St George’s, Kent, will be hosting The Open Championship. From 14 July to 17 July 2011 current champion Louis Oosthuizen will be competing with the likes of Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington for the Claret Jug.

Two exclusive packages are on offer at the The Hospitality Village, which hosts private gardens, a large reception area and a business centre, just a short walk away from the 18th green and the fi rst tee.

The Clubhouse Package offers a specially designed, intimate club-style facility. Here, you can follow your favourite player, then retire to informal areas for eating and relaxing throughout the day.Prices start from £460 per person.

The Open Guest Package includes a full day’s hospitality in one of the restaurants, or your own private chalet available for parties of 30 to 50 guests. Prices start from £375 per person.For more info call 0844 371 0883, or visit opengolfoffi cialhospitality.com

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THE DOT IN the sky ahead of me slowly starts to move upwards and I’m momentarily dazzled as it crosses in front of the sun. I pull back on the stick and the nose of the plane rises, forcing me back into my seat as I follow the arc of the aircraft in front, and as it begins to bank left I mirror the manoeuvre, turning tighter and tighter until the dot in the sky occupies most of my screen. Through a befuddling blur of vibration and G-force I somehow remember to squeeze the trigger and then I wait, before a stream of smoke starts to pour out of the tail of my quarry. Gotcha.

Fortunately, not least for our photographer David Harrison, who is piloting the plane I’ve just ‘gunned down’, we’re just playing at being dogfi ghting fl ying aces. There are no guns; you just press the trigger, scream “GUNS, GUNS, GUNS” and a smoke canister on your target plane is activated if you’ve scored a direct hit.

There is, however, nothing fake about the competition-spec aerobatic planes we’re fl ying in, nor the fact that it’s me doing the fl ying – I’m performing loops, rolls and wingovers despite having never so much as been near the controls of an aeroplane before 30 minutes ago. Much as I’d love to think I possess a James Bond-like ability to tame any machine (or femme fatale) in seconds, I don’t; that’s why instructor Andy Hill is sitting in the rear seat of our single-prop Extra 300 doing all the important stuff like taking off, landing and making sure that I don’t send us both to an early grave.

The Extra 300 is essentially the same piece of kit used in the Red Bull Air Races, but with room in the cockpit for an additional seat with its own controls.

It looks fabulously evocative, too, complete with bared teeth painted onto the nose. When the time comes to engage with the enemy – otherwise known as your ‘colleagues’ or ‘clients’ – you won’t have any trouble getting into the spirit of the occasion.

We arrive at Kemble airfi eld and are immediately handed fl ight suits to change into before being ushered into the briefi ng room where instructors Andy Hill and Mags Cunningham, both of whom have day jobs as airline pilots, are waiting. First, they take photographer Harrison and me through the basic controls of the plane and then through some of the tastier manoeuvres – loops, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, half-Cuban 8s – casually explaining that most of the learning will be done in the air. As corporate hospitality goes, this is a damned sight more exciting than the usual fare.

There’s a bit of anxious waiting afterwards while the weather decides whether to play ball, before the clouds part and we head out to our respective Extras, don parachutes and climb ▶

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▶ into the cockpits. Hill, a former Harrier pilot and fast jet trainer who commutes to work from Cambridge in a plane he built himself, soon joins in the seat behind, fi res up the engine and we’re off, taxiing alongside the carcasses of decommissioned 747s due to be plundered for usable spares before being literally bulldozed.

The visibility is shockingly bad on the ground – with the nose pointing up

it’s virtually impossible to see out the front, so we zigzag along the runway and Hill looks out of the side to make sure we don’t plough into a stationary 747 or the other Extra, which is directly alongside us. Needless to say we don’t, and we line up wing to wing – frighteningly close to my untrained eyes – and when Hill gives the call both Extras rumble down the runway and take off together, still fl ying metres apart in formation. The two planes punch through the clouds in formation before we bank away from them so Harrison and I can get acquainted with the controls. Even as a passenger the feeling is astonishing, like nothing else I’ve experienced before, and as Hill skims the Extra over fl uffy white clouds I catch myself grinning inanely like I’ve just done a canister of nitrous oxide.

We level out and Hill tells me to put my right hand on the stick between my legs (no laughing at the back) that controls the ailerons and determines the plane’s ‘attitude’ – or movement around its various axes – and gently feel it move the plane around. “You have control,” he says. “I have control,” I confi rm, and do little more than think about moving the stick before the Extra

responds – wow, it’s sensitive. As an aerobatic plane it’s twitchy by design, and is capable of pulling up to 10 positive or negative G (by comparison, a Bugatti Veyron accelerating from 0-60mph pulls 1.18 G and an Apollo rocket pulls 7.19 G on reentry).

Hill retakes control and explains that we’re going to do a loop – he’ll take me through it fi rst, then it’ll be my turn. “Pull back hard on the stick. You’ll fl inch [he’s right, I will] but keep pulling. When you start to see the ground above you look up, not before [I forget], and when we’re upright again level it out,” he says. “You have control.” I start to ease back on the ▶

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▶ stick and I’m forced back so far that it feels like I’m going to be absorbed into my seat. “Pull back more! More! Don’t look up yet! Now look up!”

And suddenly the ground appears above me and my brain begins to make sense of things again. Incredible. If only I could bottle these sensations I’d be a billionaire overnight.

Next up is an aileron roll – a 360˚ degree rotation around the length of the Extra taking less than a second – then my favourite, the wingover. Start a smooth climb before dipping a wing, banking hard, descending a little and

levelling out. As I regain my composure Hill points out a distant dot in the corner of our canopy, and tells me to head towards it. They’d better be ready because Hawk – at least that’s what the badge I’d earlier stuck on my flight suit says – is coming to hunt them down.

We duck and dive, barrel roll and wingover in pursuit of one another, with regular and enthusiastic shoots of “GUNS, GUNS, GUNS!” blaring out in our headsets and long plumes of smoke trailing out across the perfect azure sky before the two planes separate.

I’m not a puker. I’m not a pussy. I’m Maverick. I’m a Top Gun. I’m Hawk. And then it hits me like a bullet through the fuselage: a sudden wave of nausea. No I’m not Maverick. I’m just very sick, all over myself. It’s an undignified end to a magical 40 minutes or so.

By the time we land, though, I’ve forgotten all about it, and we’re soon trading stories of dogfights and aerobatic manoeuvres as though we’ve been flying sorties for decades rather than a single morning.

Trust me, you don’t know your clients or colleagues until you’ve tried to chase them out of the air while pulling 5 G, upside down. As Viper says of Tom Cruise’s Maverick in Top Gun: “Let me ask you something. If you had to go into battle, would you want him with you?” Judging by the strength of my stomach, I’m not sure you’d want to go into battle with me. ■

●● I’m not a puker. I’m not a pussy. I’m Maverick. I’m a Top Gun. I’m Hawk. No I’m not. I’m just very sick

Become a top gunJust plane crazyOur hosts at Kemble, Just Plane Crazy, offer a variety of bespoke events for corporate and private clients. They can arrange hospitality days for big or small groups, including Top Gun-style dogfighting, extreme aerobatic flying, an air race and food and refreshments. JPC can also arrange corporate events on BA’s flight simulator, aerial displays and fast jet flights.020 7823 8009; justplanecrazy.co.uk

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ENTERTAIN IN STYLE – ONLY AT THE HOME OF CRICKET

Make Lord’s your Home of Cricket in 2011, in the luxury of a Private Hospitality Box. Offering exceptional views of the hallowed turf at the most famous cricket ground in the world, you will experience the magic of Lord’s in a venue long associated with inspiring occasions.

Entertain in true style, taking in world class sporting action, including India, Sri Lanka and Australia. For more information on Private Hospitality Boxes at Lord’s please contact our Hospitality Team.

Prices start from £3,000 (+VAT).

Join us at the Home of Cricket for a day out to remember.

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FLORAL NOTESYou only want the best wine and champagne at your events. So don’t spoil the ship with second-

rate fl owers. Speak to Rob instead...

ELTON JOHN’S CIVIL partnership; the Beckhams’ World Cup party; the Alfred Dunhill Cup; Pierce Brosnan’s wedding; the James Bond fi lm premieres… you name it, and Rob Van Helden probably did the fl owers for it.

RVH is to fl oral design what Dior is to couture: innovative, bold and abundant. So what’s the RVH secret? “I believe in volume – in using large amounts of a particular kind of fl ower. I also like to add other elements like herbs, vegetables and fruits to givean extra dimension to displays.”

That’s what we call fl ower power. ■020 7720 6774; rvhfl oraldesign.com

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P r i vat e D i n i n g r o o m - 15 to 28 seated | 25 to 50 canapé party

F i r s t F l o o r r e s ta u r a n t - 40 to 70 seated

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l o u n g e - 30 to 150 drinks receptions, canapé parties and press events

a r t g a l l e r y - 30 to 50 drinks and canapé parties, exhibitions and press events

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40|30 at the Gherkin★ 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP☎ 020 7071 5009@ entertaining@searcys.co.ukW 4030.co.uk

The glass dome at the top of London’s iconic Gherkin has recently been renovated – and the two-level restaurant and bar is now available for exclusive hire for a Christmas party. Packages are available from £79 per person (for a minimum of 100 people) and include Christmas cocktail on arrival; canapés; and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks. The venue is offering square mile read-ers a special discounted room hire – available Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd December 2010 – for just £3,000 per night. Bespoke packages are available.

BanquetinG house★ Whitehall, SW1A 2ER☎ 020 3166 6150@ events@hrp.org.ukW hrp.org.uk

Banqueting House boasts a splendid main hall topped by a priceless

Rubens ceiling, which consists of nine canvases depicting the life and times of James I. This is the setting for sumptuous dinners, concerts and receptions. Its second event space – Undercroft – is an atmospheric, candlelit area, which is presented much as in James I’s time. The main hall provides a reception space for events, or an enchanting area for small dinners and cocktail parties.

BanGalore express★ 1 Corbet Ct, Gracechurch Street, EC3V 0AT☎ 020 7220 9195W bangaloreexpress.co.uk

The City’s Bangalore Express is the younger – yet bigger – brother of the leg-endary Bangalore Express in Waterloo. Brought to you by the award-winning team from Chelsea’s The Painted Heron, the City’s newest Indian restaurant serves up tasty, nutritious, whole-some food in a classy and contemporary environment. This 150-seat brasserie and bar is just 20m from Leadenhall Market – and is available for private hire and event catering, too.

Christ ChurCh spitalfields★ Fournier Street, E1 6QE☎ 020 7377 6793W spitalfieldsvenue.org

“The best building in London is back,” wrote critic Rowan Moore in 2004 when the magnificent interior of the 300-year-old Christ Church Spitalfields was ushered back to life. The restoration has won several architectural awards and the building stands as one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in Britain. A member of Unique Venues of London, Christ Church Spitalfields is an exceptional setting for events in London, just five minutes from Liverpool St. Accommodating 300 guests for dinner and 600

for drinks receptions, the versatile space consists of the nave, overhanging gal-leries and the separate Old Vestry Room. With a vibrant congregation and host to some of London’s most stylish caterers and event managers, the magnificent backdrop ensures each event is unique.

the Cinnamon CluB★ The Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU☎ 020 7222 2555W cinnamonclub.com

With exquisite food at the top of its genre, a stunning site in the heart of West-minster and a selection of chic contemporary private spaces, The Cinnamon Club is a landmark Indian ▶

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Hurlingham club★ Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PR☎ 020 7610 7400W hurlinghamclub.org.uk

Nestled in 42 acres of landscaped gardens and lawns overlooking the Thames is the Hurlingham Club – a Georgian country house within a green oasis located in the heart of Fulham.

Magnificent event space is provided by The Hurlingham Suite, found in the renovated east wing of the elegant clubhouse. Designed for maximum flexibility, the suite offers rooms of vary-ing sizes that can be closed off or thrown open to provide seating for up to 1,000 diners.

The Hurlingham Club also offers terraces for barbecues and outside events, car parking, wifi, and an onsite jetty for riverboat cruises.

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Searcys Club | The Gherkinclub lounge | fi ne dining | champagne bar | private dining

Limited memberships available. To apply please contact:020 7071 7215 | theclub@searcys.co.uk | www.searcysclubthegherkin.com

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▶ restaurant with real wow factor. Situated in the Grade ll-Iisted Old Westminster library, guests can enjoy canapé receptions or private dinners in the impressive wood-panelled main dining room, private dining room, mezzanine floor or library bar. The super-chic lounge bar is the perfect setting for a party, with DJs and cocktails all under one roof.

eiGht moorGate★ 1 Dysart Street, EC2A 2BX ☎ 0808 1801 858W eightclub.co.uk

Eight Moorgate is located just off Finsbury Square on Christopher St, between Liverpool St and Moorgate. It occupies two new purpose-built levels on an existing five-storey corner

building with its own private entrance and lift access. The restaurant is bright and airy, encased in glass and has a capacity of 80 guests (more with outside space in warmer months) and a private room for up to 20. A balcony stretches around the entire floor with an al fresco chef’s table for 16 guests. It also features a barbecue and spit-roast perfect for standing events for up to 100. Christmas dinners are available.

emBarGo 59★ 533 Kings Road, SW10 0TZ☎ 020 7351 5038W embargo59.com

Embargo 59 has become an institution among Chelsea’s elite clubbers. It boasts a unique and heady cocktail of glamour, serious

partying credentials and an inimitable, effortless style. Wearing its Cuban influence on its sleeve, the Embargo 59 experience basks in unashamedly opulent surroundings, from the daz-zling club to the laid-back vibe of the rooftop terrace and the elegant sophistica-tion of the Gold Room, complete with humidor and the finest selection of cigars this side of Havana.

freemasons’ hall★ 60 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AZ☎ 020 7831 9811W ugle.org.uk

The headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for masons since 1775, the Freemasons’ Hall is one of the finest art-deco buildings in

England. Located in Covent Garden, the venue is a spectacular Grade II-listed building. The Freemasons’ Hall can accommodate corporate events for up to 1,200 including dinners for 260 in The Vestibule and conferences for up to 220 delegates in The Grand Officers’ Robing Room.

Guildhall★ Gresham Street, EC2P 2EJ☎ 020 7332 1313W guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Part of the Unique Venues of London group, the Guildhall complex includes the Great Hall, Old Library, Crypts, Guildhall Art Gallery and Basinghall Suite. All are available for hire for private

events. As the home of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall has entertained world leaders and continues to provide a splendid venue for state banquets. It hosts a unique mix of both civic and ceremonial affairs, and government functions. In September 2008, a new space, the Old Museum, became available to hire for conferences, meetings, receptions and dinners.

hms Belfast★ Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, SE1 2JH☎ 020 7403 6246W hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk

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Mews of Mayfair★ 10 Lancashire Court, New Bond St, W1S 1EY☎ 020 7518 9395W mewsofmayfair.com

If you are looking to put on a memorable private dinner then Mews of Mayfair’s top-floor chef’s dining room is a great setting for 18-28 guests. For a more quirky affair, the wine boutique, La Cave, is ideal for lunch or dinner for up to 16 guests.

Mews Art Gallery is a tasty space for drinks and canapés; with its contemporary feel the room is perfect for larger groups or corporate gatherings up to 60 people.

The first-floor restaurant doubles as a large private room, holding up to 70 seated guests, and can be hired exclusively in the lead up to Christmas – with menus starting from £65 per person. An alternative option for a more relaxed evening is the basement lounge bar which can accommodate exclusive stand-up events for 80 to 150 people.

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SPECIAL SPACES: (clockwise, from top) Freemasons Hall; Embargo; the Guildhall’s crypt

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165 years of winemaking.

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Dreamed of making a truly Australian red with such balanced complexity it would mature and develop for at least 20 years and rival the world’s finest wines. First vintage maligned and misunderstood. Ordered to stop making it, he persisted (with the support of Jeffrey Penfold-Hyland). Penfolds Grange is now one of the most sought after red wines in the world.

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▶ of North Cape and in the Normandy Landings. Saved for the nation as a unique reminder of Britain’s Naval Heritage, HMS Belfast (part of the Unique Venues of London collection) provides an interesting venue to host an event for any occasion – boardroom meetings for up to 35 delegates, conferences for up to 100 people, and exclusive banquets, including Christmas parties, in the original Ship’s Company Dining Hall. HMS Belfast has fantastic views over the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, providing a popular summer party venue for up to 450 guests.

honouraBle soCiety of linColn’s inn★ Lincoln’s Inn, WC2A 3TL☎ 020 7405 5969W lincolnsinn.org.uk

The historic buildings of Lincoln’s Inn are set in spacious, beautifully main-tained private gardens in the heart of central London. The halls and rooms avail-

able for hire are steeped in history and tradition dating back to the 15th century, providing a sumptuous backdrop for all kinds of events. In the summer you can hold receptions on the Terrace overlooking the beautiful gardens. The Old Hall is one of the finest Tudor buildings in London dating back to 1490, and can be hired during the day, as well as evenings and weekends. For smaller events, the Old Court Room is also available for hire.

kensinGton roof Gardens★ 99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA☎ 020 7937 7994W roofgardens.virgin.com

One of London’s only rooftop private members’ clubs this is as glamorous as they come. Three themed gardens sprawling over 1.5 acres host fully-grown oaks and fruit trees, and a flowing stream brimming with fish and wildlife. The Spanish Garden is based on the Alhambra in Granada, Spain; the Tudor Garden is filled with evergreen shrubs surrounded by fragrant lilies, roses and lavender in the summer months; and the English Woodland is home to the club’s flamingos. On the seventh floor, the club’s restaurant Babylon boasts amazing views over London’s skyline. The Roof Gardens is taking bookings for Christmas parties, but you’ll need to book soon.

the kinG’s fund★ 11-13 Cavendish Square, W1G 0AX☎ 020 7307 2474W kingsfund.org.uk/venuehire

The King’s Fund resides in a landmark, Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse overlooking Cavendish

Square, in the heart of London’s West End. The inspiring building offers a range of spaces from traditional boardrooms to three modern conferencing suites. Having completed an extensive refurbishment, it now offers a 225-seat theatre and a fantastic conservatory. The venue held over 4,000 successful events last year ranging from large scale confer-ences, meetings, dinners and training days.

madame tussauds★ Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR☎ 0844 824 6268W merlinvenues.com

The world-renowned Madame Tussauds and Tussauds Stardome is one of London’s most uniquely- themed venues. Constantly evolving and always forward-thinking, no two events held there are ever the same. Head to the ‘A-list Party Room’, one of London’s most glamorous reception rooms; or join the stars of the silver screen in ‘Premiere Night’. The ‘World Stage Ballroom’ incorporates world leaders, royalty and legends of music and sport in interactive sets. After a complete redressing, the Planetarium was renamed the Stardome, a celebrity-themed venue with some of the UK’s most technically advanced presentation facilities. Available for exclusive hire, Madame Tussauds can accommodate up to 1,000 for a cocktail party or 350 for a dinner dance or awards ceremony. Alternatively, the Stardome alone can host presentations for up to 300 and is ideal for smaller award ceremonies. It is consistently voted one of the UK’s top venues by readers of industry bible RSVP Magazine. ▶

Proud cabaret★ No.1 Mark Lane, EC3R 7AH☎ 020 7283 1940W proudcabaret.com

Proud Cabaret, located next to Fenchurch St station, is reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy – the venue exudes decadence and is as flexible as its dancers. At Proud Cabaret, dining, drinking, entertaining – and dancing – are part of the mix. The restaurant serves up exquisitely executed British classics from 12-9pm for up to 130 covers and can be hired for up to 350 people wanting drinks parties. Entertainment is available if required, including burlesque performers and musicians. There is a separate VIP area on offer and the 5am licence means that the party may continue long into the night, if you so wish.

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LONDON CALLING: (clockwise, from top) The Kensington Roof Gardens is a London oasis; a sense of history at the Old Hall at Lincoln’s Inn; Georgian splendour at the King’s Fund

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middle temple hall★ The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Middle Temple Lane, EC4Y 9AT☎ 020 7427 4800W middletemple.org.uk

Middle Temple Hall and private rooms are fitting backdrops for all types of occasion: wedding recep-tions, luncheons, banquets and concerts as well as meetings and confer-ences. A member of Unique Venues of London, the Hall staged the first perform-ance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in 1602. It has remained virtually unaltered to the present day, and still serves as a meeting place for new generations of lawyers. Portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and other mon-archs hang above the Bench Table – the great 29ft dining table that was floated down

the Thames from Windsor Forest before the Hall was completed. A friendly and attentive catering team are available to help you to plan exactly what your occasion requires.

sandoWn park★ Portsmouth Rd, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ☎ 01372 464 348W sandown.co.uk

Sandown Park is renowned for delivering thrilling year-round horse racing – whether you’re after a full top’n’tails experience, or something more relaxed. The Surrey racetrack, just 25 minutes from Waterloo, offers flexible hospitality and entertainment facilities with uninterrupted views of the racecourse. There’s a wide range of options from restaurant packages to private boxes and suites.

diVine Company☎ 020 7558 8592W divinecompany.co.uk

Divine Company offers a heavenly array of top quality performances guaranteed to add the ‘wow’ factor to any occasion.

It is one of the largest companies of its kind in the UK and has attained a dazzling reputation for supplying highly engaging and original entertainment over the last decade.

Divine Company offers a range of unique circus and dance acts – from walk-about and dance-about performances to high impact stage shows – performed by a multi-skilled core company of artists – whether you want a bevy of burlesque dancers or a troupe of fire-eaters to ensure your event stands out from the crowd. ▶

A SENSE OF OCCASION: (clockwise, from top left) Divine Company ‘Arcadian’ stilt-walkers; the paddock at Sandown; the beautiful lawns at Middle Temple

Flood the Floor☎ 07973 684 474W floodthefloor.co.uk

Flood The Floor are an entertaining and highly-skilled band available to hire for corporate events, parties and weddings.

Between them, they have played at the UK’s top venues including Birmingham NEC, Sheperd’s Bush Empire, and The Royal Albert Hall, and have toured with Enrique Iglesias, Girls Aloud, Il Divo, Leona Lewis, Mika, The Human League, The Temptations, and Will Young.

The band plays as a five-piece, but can expand to include a horn section and additional singers.

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IN ANy EVENT: (clockwise, from top) House of Burlesque; Rebeca Jones; DiscQuartet

disCquartet☎ 01923 897 896@ danny@discquartet.co.ukW discquartet.co.uk

DiscQuartet is a fresh and exciting alternative to a band or disco. The concept combines a highly skilled and experienced DJ and a line-up of various professional live musicians, playing along with the DJ’s original artist recordings. Musicians included in the standard quartet package include a percussionist, sax/flute player and male vocalist, but additional musicians can also be added if you

want something grander. The result is a unique musical entertainment experience perfect for providing originality and a vibrant atmosphere to any occasion. Plus, the improvised nature of DiscQuartet makes every performance a one-time-only affair and original every single time.

reBeCa Jones☎ 07973 195 371☎ 01372 469 169W rebecajones.co.uk

Rebeca Jones styles herself as ‘the harpist for all occasions’. With the harp

providing an enjoyable and unobtrusive musical background to any event, Rebeca’s live music, selected from classical, Celtic and popular titles, delights audiences.

Rebeca has performed for celebrities, dignitaries, luminaries and members of the Royal Family in some of the country’s most prestig-ious venues. She was the official harpist for the QE2’s world cruise in 1995. She is available to provide musical entertainment for weddings, private functions, and corporate events, and plays regularly at the renowned Afternoon Tea at The Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly.

Rebeca enjoys a success-ful career as a solo harpist, but she can also arrange flute and harp, harp duo, trio and quartet; all success-ful musical combinations for any occasion.

the house of Burlesque★ Operates nationwide; will come to your venue☎ 07772 020 220@ events@houseofburlesque.co.ukW houseofburlesque.co.uk

Burlesque may find its ori-gins in the early 19th century – but it’s very 2010. Ask Cher and Christina Aguilera, who have just released a movie all about it. Whether you’re looking for an evening out at one of London’s most decadent shows at a range of venues around the capital or to bring some of dazzling performers to your private event, the House of Burlesque will provide glamorous, elegant, and extravagant burlesque entertainment. A wide range of exclusive holiday and corporate packages are available.

eVents Guaranteed★ 2 Salford St, SW2 4BH ☎ 07919 116 735W scottashby.co.uk

Events Guaranteed is an exclusive event manage-ment company that serves London’s high-end business clients. Offering event consultancy and manage-ment, it supports all areas of event planning and execu-tion. Working partnership with production specialist Oxygen Event Services Ltd, at the capital’s most prestigious venues and with the most innovative caterers, its service seeks perfection and – as the name suggests – guarantees it. Events Guaranteed advises, designs and creates events and promises to deliver all of your personal and company needs by providing the very best in strategic planning and event delivery. ■

english National Ballet☎ 020 7581 1245W ballet.org.uk

A sparkling experience with English National Ballet. Put the sparkle into your Christmas this year by holding an English National Ballet soirée. Impress your guests with a magical and spellbinding private performance at a venue of your choice. With prices starting from £20,000 this is an exclusive opportunity to host some of the best dancers in the world.

Alternatively, inject the magic of ballet into your Christmas by attending a performance at the London Coliseum. For under £300 you can enjoy premium tickets, a private room, dinner, champagne and the opportunity to meet a dancer.

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London’s cunning alternative

Welcome to The Fox Club, a sharper social choice for the discerning. Step inside and you’ll immediately recognise the qualities that make our private members club and bijou hotel a departure from the usual. It’s not quite an anti-club, but it’s certainly an antidote to the many of Mayfair’s traditional establishments. It’s a fun and friendly place to unwind with friends, eat fine food and even spend the night in dreamy luxury.

Christmas 2010The Fox Club is the ideal venue for an exclusive Christmas party, situated in the heart of Mayfair. The Club can offer a sit down dinner/lunch or a drinks and canape party.

A discount in membership is now being offered to Square Mile readers. So, why not pop into the club and taste a cocktail or two and discuss membership with the friendly staff.

To find out more visit: www.foxclublondon.com

email: essi@foxclublondon.com

or call: 0207 495 3656.

The Fox Club London46 Clarges Street, London, W1J 7ER

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MONTH DATE CATEGORY EVENT VENUE

Nov 2010 6, 13, 20, 27 Rugby Investec Internationals: England matches Twickenham

21-28 Tennis Barclays ATP World Tour Finals O2 Arena

25-27 Horse Racing Hennessy Winter Festival Newbury Racecourse

25-29 Cricket The Ashes: First Test Brisbane

30 Nov-5 Dec Tennis The Masters Tennis Royal Albert Hall

Dec 2010 3-7 Cricket The Ashes: Second Test Adelaide

9 Rugby Nomura Varsity Match Twickenham

16-20 Cricket The Ashes: Third Test Perth

26-30 Cricket The Ashes: Fourth Test Melbourne

Jan 2011 3-7 Cricket The Ashes: Fifth Test Sydney

Feb 2011 4, 5, 12, 14, 26, 27; Mar 12, 13, 19

Rugby RBS 6 Nations Various stadia

15-18 Horse Racing Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham

Apr 2011 7-9 Horse Racing The John Smith’s Grand National Meeting Aintree Racecourse

May 2011 19-22 Golf BMW PGA Championship Wentworth

22 May-5 June Tennis French Open Roland Garros, Paris

26-30 Cricket 1st npower Test: England v Sri Lanka SWALEC, Cardiff

28 Football Champions League Final Wembley Stadium

29 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo

Jun 2011 3-4 Horse Racing Investec Derby Festival Epsom Downs Racecourse

3-7 Cricket 2nd npower Test: England v Sri Lanka Lord’s

6-12 Tennis AEGON Championships Queens Club, London

14-18 Horse Racing Royal Ascot Ascot Racecourse

16-20 Cricket 3rd npower Test: England v Sri Lanka The Rose Bowl

20 June-3 July Tennis The Championships, Wimbledon AELTC , Wimbledon

25 Cricket NatWest Twenty20: England v Sri Lanka Bristol

29 June-3 July Rowing Henley Royal Regatta Henley-on-Thames

July 2011 14-17 Golf The Open Championship Royal St George’s

21-25 Cricket 1st npower Test: England v India Lord’s

24 Polo Cartier International Polo Guards Polo Club

29 July-2 August Cricket 2nd npower Test: England v India Trent Bridge

Aug 2011 6-13 Sailing Cowes Week Isle of Wight

10-14 Cricket 3rd npower Test: England v India Edgbaston

18-22 Cricket 4th npower Test: England v India Brit Insurance Oval

Sept 2011 3 Cricket 1st NatWest Series ODI: England v India Emirates Durham ICG

6 Cricket 2nd NatWest Series ODI: England v India The Rose Bowl

9 Cricket 3rd NatWest Series ODI: England v India Brit Insurance Oval

11 Cricket 4th NatWest Series ODI: England v India Lord’s

16 Cricket 5th NatWest Series ODI: England v India SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff

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