The Boar's Head Ceremony & Lunch 2023
Upholding an annual tradition, we will be paying a rent that is due to our Lord Mayor in the form of a Boar's Head on Tuesday 7th February 2023. Take part in a historic event, as we warm up with a 3 course lunch, before processing through the streets of London!
If you have not heard of, or taken part, in this Company's proud annual tradition before, now is the time to experience something special for our Livery.
Traced back in City history records to 1343, a parcel of land was given to the Butchers of London to provide them with a place to clean and dispose of offal or any ‘beast entrails’. In payment for the land, the Butchers agreed to pay The Lord Mayor with a Boar’s Head each winter and, despite the fact the land and the practice are no more, we still respectfully pay our dues each year.
This special afternoon begins with a winter warming three-course sausage and mash meal, served in our Great Hall, kindly provided by The British Premium Sausage company.
A drinks reception will start proceedings at 12.30pm and lunch will be served at 1.00pm.
The Master will lead the forming of a procession outside the Hall at approximately 3.15pm, to be led by the Beadle and a marching pipe band, through the streets of London to Mansion House.
A warm welcome from the Lord Mayor awaits and it's at the Mansion House reception that you will be able to sample a slice or two of a real Boar's head (as pictured above), prepared by the Defence Food Services Wing, after it has been presented to the Lord Mayor by The Master.
Don't miss the opportunity to do something a little different on a Tuesday afternoon, you may even have the chance to carry the Boar's Head!*
Booking for this event has now closed.
*Please note, The Boar's Head which is carried through the streets of London is no longer a real meat product, but is a visual representation made with crafted items.
Events details
- Date:
- 7 February 2023
- Time:
- 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Procession leaving the Hall @3.15pm (Exact time tbc) Ends: 4.30pm
- Location:
- Butchers' Hall and Mansion House
- Dress code:
- Dark Lounge Suit / Business Attire
- Price:
- £70 + VAT, per person