hospitality social enterprises by fundraising , and importantly , giving their apprentices work experience and job placements in the sector . To mark our anniversary , we pledged to raise £ 175k for good causes in 2022 . It is a very ambitious target , but we are more than 60 % there .
Every Searcys venue has been taking place in its own charity initiative , including conference venue such as 30 Euston Square , who are taking part in a Tough Mudder challenge , while 116 Pall Mall have hosted charity shows including an International Women ’ s Day Fashion Show with DEPLOY . Every effort , big or small , by a team or individual , is very important .
Across the company , teams have really embraced the charity drive , with charity bake sales , fun runs and walks taking place , along with the Tour De Searcys , which saw our internal team take to the road for a 175-mile bike ride across our venues , which raised £ 17,500 in total .
Conference News : What are the celebration plans on the conferences side of the business ?
Searcys : A touch of celebration is across all our menus with Searcys Signature dishes – a specially designed menu of classic dishes taken from our archives and given a modern twist . Examples include Portland crab with bergamot Searcys Creedy Carver pie and Steamed jam Roly Poly pudding , all delivered with a Searcys twist . And of course , our new limited edition birthday Searcys Blanc de Blanc Champagne ( with an exclusive stock of only 5,000 bottles ) and our own label English Sparkling Wine , now offered to all event guests .
This year , we have also introduced our Instagram-worthy Searcys Champagne Coupé – 1935 Rolls Royce converted into a Champagne bar on wheels , available to hire for weddings , ceremonies and birthdays across the country . You might have spotted it at Concours London at The HAC , where is made its first appearance .
Last but not least , Searcys Day on 19 October , when we will introduce Champagne at Victorian prices and to celebrate , we will generously gift our customers with bespoke-made shillings for a complimentary glass of fizz . There will also be Victorian actors popping up across our venues with tales of Searcys ’ heritage , honouring our founder , Victorian entrepreneur John Searcy .
Conference News : What do the next few years hold for Searcys ?
Searcys : In one word , growth . This year has been a celebration of our heritage and we hope to continue this for the coming years . After the past few years of uncertainty , events and conferences are back in full swing and we hope to keep seeing this grow .
As a company , we will continue to develop new and exciting event packages to surprise , delight and indulge our guests , from collaborations and experiences to pop-ups at our venues . We have been incredibly grateful to all our bookers and guests , for their trust and loyalty to our brand .
Next year , our laser-sharp focus is on tireless and impeccable delivery for each and every one of our guests , which is all about quality , indulgence and human touch . It is a simple message , but this ‘ art of perfection ’, day in , day out , will require our teams ’ tireless attention to quality and detail , and finesse in delivery . We wouldn ’ t be Searcys if we hadn ’ t got some special surprises up our sleeve . CN www www . . conference-news . .. co uk. uk