The Sponsors
Chamberlains of London
Established in 1947 at Old Billingsgate Market, Chamberlain's has over 60 years' experience of sourcing the highest quality of seafood for London's most esteemed establishments.
Chamberlain's restaurant was established in 2001 in Leadenhall Market in the heart of the Square Mile where we are proud to serve our customers with some of the finest fresh seafood, meat and game available daily.
Chamberlain's Events applies the same quality standards to every element of organising your event – large or small. From planning your menu with you right through to flowers or entertainment, you can be sure that your event is in safe and competent hands – with service delivered with a smile.
As founding sponsors of Square Mile Salute, Chamberlain's of London are proud to be organising our second event for such a worthy cause.
Albany
Backed by Joe Lewis and golfing greats Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, Albany is a luxury resort development on the southwestern end of New Providence in The Bahamas (Nassau). Opened in 2010, Albany is located on 600 oceanfront acres and features a luxury boutique hotel complemented by an unsurpassed array of amenities and lifestyle experiences for all members of the family.
Albany offers world-class facilities, including a family pool and water park, children's clubhouse, adult pool and bar, fine dining and casual restaurants, an Ernie Els-designed golf course and short game facility, as well as one of the finest spa and fitness centres in the Caribbean. Albany's 71-slip mega-yacht marina handles boats up to 91 meters in length and provides a new port standard for boaters who desire easy access to The Bahamas clearblue waters and its 700 islands and atolls.
http://albanybahamas.com/
Academy of Culinary Arts
Founded in 1980, the Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) is Britain's leading professional association of Head Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Restaurant Managers and suppliers.
While concerned with raising standards and awareness of food, food provenance, cooking and service, the ACA objectives are equally focused on the new generation of young industry people through its education and training programmes and the provision of career opportunities.
We are immensely honoured to have His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as our Patron.
The Academy's objectives are achieved through a number of initiatives and projects:
Chefs Adopt A School
The Chefs Adopt A School project, which began in 1990 teaches school children all about food, food provenance and cookery through taste sessions delivered by Academicians. the Academy of Culinary Arts ‘Adopt A School' Trust was officially registered as Charity No. 1087567.
The Chefs Apprenticeship Programmes
TThese are three-year vocational courses for young apprentices between 16 and 19 years old. A vital ingredient of these programmes is that the apprentices are employed by Academicians who mentor them throughout their training. The first Academy Specialised Chefs Course with Bournemouth & Poole College is a three-year block release programme and has been successfully running since 1989. the second Academy Chefs Apprenticeship Diploma with Thames Valley University is a day-release programme and has been running since 1993.
Finclass Ltd
Finclass Limited is based in Smithfield Market in the City of London. Meat has been bought and sold at Smithfield for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest markets in London.
With over 50 years experience in the meat wholesale and retail market Finclass specialise in supplying London's prime hotels and establishments including Livery companies and restaurants around the City of London with the finest quality of meat, carefully sourced through selected suppliers.
As members of the Butchers Livery Company, Finclass contribute to the livery and charitable events that the Livery company participates in.
"I feel that the city of London should salute the sacrifices and service given by the most professional armed forces in the world, the stability of the City of London owes much to the armed forces over the last century from the Blitz in London to the more recent challenges of enhancing the security of the city against terrorist's threats. The History of the city and its future rely on this security. This event should be both a celebration of the old traditional and long standing ties that the city has enjoyed with the Armed forces and an opportunity to both show our gratitude for the service and sacrifices made by the forces and to raise money for their cause."
Gordon Hogg Finclass
The Royal Automobile Club
The Royal Automobile Club was founded in 1897 by Frederick Richard Simms and its distinguished history mirrors that of motoring itself. Ten years later in 1907, King Edward VII awarded the Club the Royal title that it still holds to this day and the Club's status was sealed as Britain's oldest and most influential motoring organisation.
The Club's early years were focussed on campaigning for the rights of the private motorist, introduction of the driving licence and staging the world's first ever motor race, Grand Prix and the famous London to Brighton Run, along with governing motor sport in Britain.
In 1999 the Club began operating as a private members' club, adding contemporary facilities and modernising and refurbishing both clubhouses for the benefit of its growing membership.
Today the Club continues to prosper with a diverse membership drawn from all four corners of the globe, two stunning and unique clubhouses, a flourishing events programme and unsurpassed accommodation, dining, sports and golfing facilities.
www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk
The Savoy
Following the most ambitious hotel restoration in British history, The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel once again takes its place at the heart of London.
A British icon since 1889, The Savoy has taken its place on the world stage after over a £100 million restoration. The hotel seamlessly blends elements of the original and the new while the stunning English Edwardian and Art Deco interiors sparkle with timeless elegance and glamour.
The 268 guestrooms and suites are the last word in style, luxury and discreet technology with stunning views of London and the River Thames. Nine ‘personality suites’ have been styled after some of The Savoy’s most high profile guests while a newly created 2-bedroom Royal Suite is truly a suite fit for a King.
The Savoy continues the tradition of culinary excellence started by Auguste Escoffier with the return of Gordon Ramsay to the Savoy Grill and with the reopening of the beloved River Restaurant.
Executive Chef of The Savoy, Bernhard Mayer follows in the footsteps of the legendary Escoffier, who was the hotel’s original Executive Chef. Bernhard runs the kitchens at The Savoy with a brigade of over 80 chefs. He supervises all the food that is served at The Savoy from the breakfast served to our guests by In-Room Dining to lunch in the River Restaurant and from our award-winning afternoon tea to the dinners created for guests attending high profile events in the 3 Banqueting Rooms and 6 Private Rooms.
With an enviable location on the River Thames, the London hotel is literally steps away from some of the world’s finest theatres, museums and opera houses. Its proximity to the City means The Savoy is ideally placed whether you are coming to London for business or pleasure.
To find out more about us visit www.fairmont.com/savoy
Boodles
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Monaco is place where the international elite gather, a harbour for the most beautiful yachts, a prestigious location for the most prestigious events, where the Principality is known to everyone and it is also internationally known for the Formula One Grand Prix.
The Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel is a unique four-star luxury convention resort located in the heart of the Principality of Monaco in between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo.
The hotel is one of the largest in Europe with its 602 guest rooms, residences and suites, two restaurants, a bar, 18 meeting rooms, and a new pool space on the roof. There is also a stunning new Willow Stream Spa which was recently awarded 'Best Hotel Spa in Europe', that lets you rediscover all your energy and the new Willow Stream Fitness & pool, which is the ideal place for a work-out overlooking the Riviera, shopping arcade and in-house Casino.
Enjoy an epicurean moment on the rooftop at the 'Horizon Deck' Restaurant & Champagne Bar that proposes local products and a 360° view over the Principality or in the gourmet 'l'Argentin Monte-Carlo' restaurant well known for the quality of its meat, all under the supervisions of Executive Chef Maryan Gandon.
You can also enjoy the around the clock 'Saphir 24' lounge bar with its relaxing atmosphere and live music until the early hours.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and sophistication of this world-class destination with a stay at the Fairmont Monte Carlo luxury hotel.
To find out more about us visit www.fairmont.com/montecarlo
Off to work
Off to Work is the leading supplier of high quality staff, training and consultancy to the Hospitality & Events industry.
Since 1999 Off to Work has provided trained, well presented and highly skilled staff to the events and hospitality industry.
Philip Atkins founded the award winning staffing supplier following 7 years working in event management. He saw the need for friendly, presentable and proactive staff in the industry that are supported by a reputable staffing company.
Off to work continue to grow and develop and attract the very best talent in the industry.
Franz Kalmmer
City A.M., London's first free daily business newspaper
City A.M. and CityAM.com: cover financial, business news as well as sport and contemporary lifestyle. The free daily newspaper is read by over 350,000 professionals throughout the City, Canary Wharf and other areas of high business concentration. Our ABC certified distribution figure for the period from 4 April 2011 until 1 May 2011 was 103,899. Our readers are professionals, in full-time work and with an average salary of over £87,000 per annum – well over three times the national average.
www.cityam.com
The City Magazine
The City Magazine boasts an exclusive partnership with British Land, one of the UK's largest commercial landowners, and Broadgate Estates Limited, a division of British Land, which manages a vast portfolio of 70 prominent buildings and estates within The City, host to over 600 blue chip companies. Through this partnership, we are guaranteed to be the only advertising-supported media permitted within this impressive property umbrella. The publication is also the exclusive media partner of The Royal Exchange, one of the worlds most luxurious shopping destinations. With these exclusive partnerships, CityLife Magazines offer a unique opportunity to communicate and penetrate a high-earning and sought-after readership, unmatched by any other glossy magazine in The City.
Canary Wharf Magazine
With sole distribution rights across the entire Canary Wharf estate and over 140 strategically placed distribution points, the publication offers a unique opportunity to target the major financial institutions and businesses on site, including Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Credit Suisse, as well as many other global corporations. We are also the official media partner of ExCeL London, the international exhibition and conference centre, and enjoy sole distribution rights throughout the complex offering a unique opportunity to target visitors from all over the UK and abroad. A smart and stylish publication, the magazine is the definitive guide for luxury living in the area, boasting original content, contemporary design and stunning photography.
The Eden Club
The Eden Club is an international private members' club providing three special dimensions: the most luxurious private retreat in St Andrews, Scotland, an outstanding schedule of events and a unique Secretariat service. Founded in 1997 the Club's evolution has witnessed it become more than just a golf club - it is as much about realising wonderful experiences, participating in outstanding events and meeting people as it is about golf.
Pittormie Castle
Formerly the home of the first Duke of Fife, having been given to Ludovic of Lennox by King James VI in 1596, the baronial castle was lovingly restored in 2005 under the guidance of Historic Scotland. Surrounded by mature forestry, manicured lawns and beautiful gardens Pittormie Castle forms the centrepiece of the Club.
