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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
7 October 2022WCB October Court Dinner 2022
Butchers' Hall
6.30pm for 7pm
The Master invites you all to join him at his first Livery function of the year, to welcome as guest of honour Mr Deputy Christopher Hayward, CC
11 October 2022Young Butchers' Choice Cuts 5
Online via Zoom
6pm
Join our FREE topical webinar to discuss "Net Zero Emissions for beef and sheep - is it really possible? with Liverymen Professor Jude Capper and Dr Claire White.
1 November 2022Inter-Livery Real Tennis Competition 2022
The Queen's Club
Tournament 0800-1830 Dinner 1900
Anyone for tennis? Pairs sought to enter for this year's Inter-Livery Real Tennis Competition
4 November 2022WCB November Court Lunch 2022
Butchers' Hall
12.30pm for 1pm
Join the Master as he hosts his first Court Lunch with the Argentinian Ambassador, Ambassador Javier Figueroa and start your fireworks weekend with a bang!
12 November 2022The Lord Mayor's Show Lunch 2022
City of London and Butchers' Hall
11am - 3.30pm
Enjoy a heart warming meal after witnessing the return of the fabulous Lord Mayor's Show parade on the streets of the City of London
13 November 2022Remembrance Sunday Service and Carvery Lunch
St Bartholomew the Great and Butchers' Hall
10.45am - 3.15pm
Attend a wonderful service of Remembrance at our Priory Church, followed by a traditional Sunday Roast Beef lunch, for a memorable Sunday in the City.
24 November 2022City Meat Lecture 2022
Butchers' Hall
Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm. Ends at 9pm.
Professor Alice Stanton will be the keynote speaker for CML22, leading the discussion on "How much red meat should we eat? Will the WWF climate ambitions endanger human health?" Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3BZBGGn
Dates for your diary
Upcoming WCB Virtual Events
- Dates to be announced
Upcoming WCB In person Events
- 10 Oct - Meet the Master (By invitation only)
- 2 Dec - WCB Court Lunch
- 13 Dec - Livery Carol Service followed by Supper
- 14 and 21 Dec - WCB Xmas Carvery lunch
2023
- 13 Jan - WCB Court Lunch
- 3 Feb - WCB Court Lunch
- 7 Feb - Boars' Head Ceremony & Lunch
Upcoming Sporting Events
- 18 May 2023 - Inter Livery Clay Pigeon Shoot at West London Shooting School
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See why so many people enjoy our famous Carvery Luncheons. A wonderful occasion in Butchers' Hall with roast beef the star attraction.