The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom Celebratory Winter Banquet & Ceremony

An unmissable evening filled with celebration and ceremony, for members and guests, old and new! An evening steeped in tradition and elegance, The Guild’s annual Winter Banquet, will this year be held at the Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill. The Winter Banquet is not only a celebration of fine wine and food but also a time to welcome new members, honour long standing ones, and celebrate those who have greatly contributed to the Guild’s mission. New members will be officially welcomed into the Wine Guild and will receive their celebratory regalia and medal, from our esteemed Chancellor, Viscount Thurso. Menu Toasting wine During the intronisation ceremony, there will be a toast to the wine guild and our new members. For this purpose, we will be toasting with a Roebuck Estate Blanc de Noirs, 2018 With canapes Paired with Hindleap 2013 Classic Cuvee Amuse bouche Smoked Fish Terrine, Caviar, Crispy Sourdough Salt baked beetroot, goats cheese, figs, pecan, aged balsamic (vegetarian option) Paired with Hindleap 2013 Classic Cuvee Starter Souffle Au Fromage, Granny Smith And Pickled Pear Salad Girolles mushroom and truffle risotto (vegetarian option) Paired with Greyfriars Vineyard Surrey Hills 2025 Sauvignon Blanc Main Classic Beef Wellington, Mustard, Carrot And French Beans Parcel, Beef Jus Pea puree, torched citrus artichoke, broad bean, micro herbs (vegetarian option) Paired with Carska Vina David Special Edition Dessert Poached Quince, Toasted Hazelnut Cremeux, Pear Sorbet, wine pairing to be announced Paired with Warre's Otima 10 (10-year-old Tawny Port) Please note that photos will be taken during this event — if you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the team know.