The Datebook Summer 2016 | Page 11

The Best of Country in London T he famous Lensbury Summer Ball will take place on 1st July this year and the 35th Annual Ball promises to be a real treat for all guests. The Lensbury team love hosting this event. Executive Head Chef, Gerald Quadros, says, “The ball gives us all an opportunity to demonstrate our culinary skills in a lovely environment.” And he should know as he recently had the honour of participating in a Master Inn Holders Scholarship to Lausanne University and has shared his knowledge with his team. The Lensbury Hospitality Season has truly launched. Saturday 9th July everyone is welcome to join the Hampton River Cruise and BBQ. The cruise includes a visit to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, then return for a river view BBQ and a stay at The Lensbury to enjoy all the treasures the Club has to offer. So bring your tennis racquet or your swimming gear and make a weekend of it! The Lensbury welcome also extends to The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show from 5th – 10th July. With a pick up by boat from The Watersports Centre and tickets to the Show, access is easy and there are no compliments about the food and venue and the flowers especially were just perfect and exactly what we wanted!!! Thank you so much for everything!” Lauren Weddings in great demand at The Lensbury. restrictions on the number of plants on the boat! With weddings in great demand, the Thames View Suite is popular for its lovely sun deck and view of the rose pond. Wedding co-ordinator, Ros Garry, says that the Passion Rose Package is the best choice. This includes everything you need for a seam-free day and no hidden extras. With feedback such as, “Thank you so much for your amazing work over the last year. I was so overwhelmed and impressed with your work on the venue and coordinating our guests for our arrival ... all perfect!!! Staff was amazing and we have had nothing but A view of the Conference Centre, and its inviting terrace, from the gardens. Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk It is no wonder that The Lensbury is popular for weddings from 30 to 280. Whether the sun shines or rain drizzles down, week days will be busy with organisations chasing the famous Earth Ball or making rafts on the river. That is because it is team building season and reward time so be prepared to see the BBQ and the famous Green Egg being operated by white uniformed chefs. Conference Centre delegates love to get vitamin D during their breaks and the Food and Beverage Team make sure they get every opportunity to have their nutrition outdoors. In addition, choosing to dine in any one of the 32 state-of-the-art meeting rooms rewards delegates with lovely views. Once again it is going to be a very busy Summer at The Lensbury! To learn more about these exciting developments Tel: 020 8614 6500. Visit: www.lensbury.com THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 9