The Worshipful Company of Butchers and City Livery Events

United Guilds Service at St Paul's Cathedral

Liverymen are invited to participate in one of the largest City Livery events in the calendar.

Service:

The annual United Guilds Service is attended by the The Lord Mayor and the Court of Alderman, and this year the sermon will be given by The Reverend George Bush. The Service will be held in St Paul’s Cathedral at 11.15am, seats must be taken by 10.45). First established in 1943, following the Blitz of 1940-41, it serves as a reminder of the religious origins of the Guilds.

The Butchers' Company has only 20 places allocated in a pew for the service at St. Paul’s. Priority is given to Liverymen, though we aim to accommodate their wives and partners as well. Places are available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be issued in advance and entry will only be permitted with valid passes.

Lunch is open to all and can be booked separately.

Lunch

12:15 pm Welcomed to Butchers Hall with a glass of sparkling wine in the reception.

1:00 pm Call for luncheon in the Great Hall - Three Course Lunch served

3.00 pm Lunch draws to a close. 

3.30 pm Depart Butchers Hall

The Details....

When: Friday 20 March 2026

Where: Butchers' Hall / St Paul's Cathedral

Service Timings: 11:15 - 12.15 (seats must be taken by 10.45)

Lunch: 12.30pm for 1pm lunch

Dress code: Dark lounge suit & tie / smart day wear

Cost: £86 per person (inc VAT)

Payments will be administered by Bovingdons.

Please check your confirmation email for payment instructions.

Important: 

Please note that if you need to cancel your booking 14 days or less before the event takes place, refunds will not be issued.

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