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Being a member of the Worshipful Company of Butchers offers a range of special opportunities for fellowship and networking.
ReadNot only does the Company organise large scale events, such as the Master's Charity Banquet but throughout the year a number of other events big and small are organised. From a private tour of St Paul's Cathedral, wine tastings, a lavish dinner at Warwick Castle, festive carol services and a day at the races.
The Court of the Worshipful Company of Butchers meets monthly in order to discuss the management of our Livery company. After business is attended to, everyone can look forward to a wonderful lunch as Liverymen and their guests join the Master and Court for an afternoon of great food, wine and company.
ReadIt's the focal point each month and a time when people from all types of businesses and backgrounds come together. A butcher, manufacturer, lawyer, CEO or publisher, you never know who you will meet.
The ceremony and traditions that go with a Court Lunch make it all the more special. Dignitaries and special guests are regularly invited by the WCB to create what is a monthly date not to be missed.
Speakers invited to Court Lunches can come from many backgrounds. Previous speakers have included:
- Broadcaster and journalist, Martin Bell
- Ian Wright CBE, chief executive of the Food & Drink Federation
- Loyd Grossman CBE, chef and broadcaster
- Penny Marshall, ITV News social affairs editor
- Charles Dunstone, chairman of TalkTalk
3 May 2024Master's Charity Ball 2024
Guildhall, London
6.30pm - 12.30am
The 2024 Master’s Charity Ball will be on Friday 3rd May and this year’s organising committee are going to ‘light’ things up a bit, increasing the wow factor of the already splendid Guildhall.
7 June 2024WCB June Ladies Court Lunch 2024
Butchers' Hall
12.30pm for 1pm
The Lady Mayoress, Mrs Elisabeth Mainelli will be the special guest and speaker at our annual Ladies Court Luncheon at Butchers' Hall on Friday 7th June.
24 June 2024Election of Sheriffs & Lunch 2024
Guildhall & Butchers' Hall
Arrive from 11am to be seated by 11.30am for the Election, approx 1.15 for Lunch
SAVE THE DATE: Liverymen are summonsed to attend the Election of Sheriffs at Guildhall. A two course lunch will follow at Butchers' Hall, pre-book your places now!
11 July 2024The Meat Industry Invitational Golf Tournament
Essendon Country Club, Hertfordshire
Registration 8.30am. Play begins 9.30am
Open to everyone in the meat industry, join colleagues and friends for our annual golf tournament for the trade.
30 September 2024Election of Lord Mayor & Lunch 2024
Guildhall & Butchers' Hall
11.15am - 1pm, followed by lunch
SAVE THE DATE: Liverymen are summonsed to attend the Election of Lord Mayor at Guildhall. Lunch at Butchers' Hall is available to book following the event.
25 October 2024 - 27 October 2024Barbed Wire Tour to Ypres and the WW1 battlefields
Ypres, Belgium
Join Mark Smith from the Antiques Roadshow (who is our tour guide, no less), and your fellow Liveryman and guests as we head to the famous World War One battlefields around the city of Ypres, Belgium on a special three-day tour.
Dates for your diary
Upcoming WCB Virtual Events
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Upcoming Hybrid Events
- POSTPONED 23 Jan 24 - Choice Cuts (Harper Adams University & via Zoom)
Upcoming WCB In person Events
- 7 June - Annual Ladies Court & Livery Lunch
- 25 June - Dinner in celebration of Eid-al-Adha
- 5 July - Court & Livery Lunch
- 16 July - Military Musical Spectacular & Supper
- 2 August - Younger Generation Court Lunch
- 6 Sept - Court & Livery Lunch
- 12 Sept - Common Hall
- 29 Sept - Annual Sheep Drive, Southwark Bridge
- 25-27 October - WW1 Battlefield tour, Ypres, Belgium
Upcoming Sporting Events
- 19 April - 11th Texas Hold'em Poker tournament - Hippodrome Casino, London
- 15/16 May - Inter Livery Clay Shoot - West London Shooting School
- 18 May - Inter-Livery Regatta
- 7 June - Inter-Livery Rifle Shoot, Bisley Ranges
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See what WCB societies & activities you can enjoy. Don't see something for you? Let us know and we'll try to make it happen.
See why so many people enjoy our famous Carvery Luncheons. A wonderful occasion in Butchers' Hall with roast beef the star attraction.