Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS


We are always delighted to receive comments from our members and their guests; here is a selection of what they have to say about us:
 

"Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the dinner last night, super seat thank you! Please convey our thanks to the Master for a wonderful evening, superb food and company and thank him for all his events over the past year, we have had great times.
We now look forward to the next year, different venues and events." - Mr P.B.


"Another triumph! A super evening with a plum tart to die for, great speech and a good atmosphere. Thank you for your superb organisation!" - Mrs A.M.J.

"I could not go to bed without thanking you most sincerely for guiding me towards Lin and Ian Luder to have my photograph taken with them.  I owe them a HUGE debt because they encouraged me to pursue my love of the City of London and, as our guest speaker said, there is always somebody who has helped us along life's highway. Once again you and Judith have provided Guild members with an unforgettable evening.  The Guild is getting stronger and stronger - all thanks to yourselves. I sat next to some amazing guests and members with such interesting stories to tell.  The food, as usual, was superb, the waitresses/waiters were excellent, the orchestra their usual high quality of music, the amusing speeches,  I could go on and on ........ etc.  Thanks again to you and Judith for arranging all of this." - Miss V.H.

"Just a line to say it was a very enjoyable evening yesterday and thanks for the super seats, all our guests were greatly impressed.  One has said he would like to join the Guild" - Mr P.B.

"Just a brief note to say how much H ,and I and our birthday guest, enjoyed the dinner last night. It was a really congenial evening in beautiful surroundings and in particular, the wines were really lovely, as one would expect" - Mr J.H.

"Well done! A, I and our guests enjoyed last night's banquet very much. All your hard work in preparation paid off." - Mr A.W.

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for inviting us to join in the fun at the Guildhall dinner on Monday. It was a spectacular show of tradition - we felt like we were at a medieval banquet! It's so lovely when old traditions don't get tampered with. You fulfilled your duties exceptionally well and were a great host."  - Ms S.H.

"That was an evening to remember for a very long time!" - Mr J.V.

"T
hank you for last night.  It was spectacular" -  Mr R.M.

"Another great evening with the Guild of Freemen! - Mr D.B.

"I am just writing to say how much C and I enjoyed the Evening at the Old Bailey, it was most interesting and the enthusiasm of the Sheriff was delightful.   We thought the Dinner was excellent and we look forward to our next function at Spitalfields."- Mrs A.C.

"A wonderful fun filled evening last night with great food as well. "- Mr J.H.

"It was good to meet you at last and on such an excellent evening in one of the nicest Livery Halls in the City.  Thank you for making it such a special evening for M and me.   It was so well organised and enjoyable.   The food was first class and the company good as well.   It takes a great deal of your time to have the finer points in place to make it special for everyone in attendance." - Mr D.B.

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My guests and I really really enjoyed the Ceremony and the dinner at Grocers’ Hall last evening, I am still on a high with sheer pleasure, you, everyone there so kind and welcoming. Thank you and Judith and the rest of your team for all your hard work, beautiful evening till the end" - Mrs A.R.

"Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed yesterday’s masterclass and dinner with Cyrus Todawala.  I could have listened to him for hours and learnt as much about history as cooking! " - Mrs S.C.

 







 

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Annual Banquet at Guildhall

"A veritable tour de force; stunning atmosphere, seriously impressive food and a funny judge..what’s not to like!
Well done everyone" - Mrs J.D.

"A triumph" - Mr A.W."

"..a brilliant evening at Guildhall last night. The event was spectacular and we, our guests and everyone around us enjoyed it tremendously. A great highlight of a fantastic year" - Mr J.H.

"A magnificent evening was had by all" - Mr K.B.

"It really was the most wonderful and unforgettable evening " - Mrs K.J.

"It was a great privilege to be present of Friday evening on such a splendid occasion.  What a truly stunning and memorable evening. The organisation, the pageantry and the attention to detail was remarkable. A and I enjoyed it all enormously" - C H.C.


Master's Final Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall
"Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the dinner last night, super seat thank you! Please convey our thanks to the Master for a wonderful evening, superb food and company and thank him for all his events over the past year, we have had great times.
We now look forward to the next year, different venues and events." - Mr P.B.

Reception and Supper at Grocers' Hall
"My guests and I really really enjoyed the Ceremony and the dinner at Grocers’ Hall last evening, I am still on a high with sheer pleasure, you, everyone there so kind and welcoming". Mrs A R

"It was good to meet you at last and on such an excellent evening in one of the nicest Livery Halls in the City.  Thank you for making it such a special evening for M and me.   It was so well organised and enjoyable.   The food was first class and the company good as well". Mr D B

RNLI Demonstration and Supper at the Little Ship Club
"Thank you SO much for arranging a most enjoyable evening. Once again, I was able to catch up on friends and make new acquantainces - all thanks to you for the excellent place settings.  The weather was kind to us, the food was amazing and everybody around our table was very happy with the service and the meal."  Ms V H

"Following the interesting demonstration Guild Members and their guests retired back inside the Little Ship Club for a stunning two-course supper with some excellent wine and tremendous companionship discussing the RNLI’s great work being achieved on the tidal Thames.​" Mr D K
 
 

 

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