Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom

Etiqueta: Grange Hotels

ANNUAL PATRONS’ DINNER

On Monday 14^th March the Spanish Chamber organised the Annual Patrons’ Dinner. The event was held at the Spanish Embassy and H.E. the Ambassador of Spain Mr. Federico Trillo-Figueroa was our exceptional host for the evening. On this occasion, we were honoured to count on the attendance of Mr. Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive at the London Stock Exchange Group, as our Guest of Honour for the evening.

One more year, Patrons gathered at the Spanish Embassy for this exclusive dinner.

Our guests were welcomed with a selection of canapés that they could enjoy along with cava and wine during the pre-dinner reception. This was the perfect opportunity for our Patrons to greet in a relaxed manner and catch up with each other before dinner.

After the reception, Patrons proceeded to the dining area to take their seats and get ready to enjoy a three-course dinner which consisted of baby cuttlefish with onion cream, veal tenderloin with Port and Mustard sauce, a mushroom cream and potato fondant, and finally apple millefeuille with walnuts, custard cream and lemon sauce.

Guests during the reception that was held at the main room of the Spanish Embassy.

Before dinner was served H.E. the Ambassador Mr. Federico Trillo-Figueroa opened the evening with a special speech welcoming all the attendees to the Embassy. After the Ambassador, it was the turn of Mr. Javier San Basilio, President of the Spanish Chamber, who continued by expressing his gratitude for the support that Patrons provide to this institution.

He also mentioned the new Patrons that the Chamber has gained since the last year’s dinner which were: Codorniú Raventós, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, Grange Hotels, Konecta, Lloyds Bank, Mahou San Miguel, SCA ONTIER and Telefónica Digital. Furthermore, he took the opportunity to remind attendees of this year’s Annual Golden Award which would take place next 21^st of April again at the Embassy residence.

From left to right: Mr. Javier San Basilio (standing), President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, Mr. Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive at the London Stock Exchange Group and Guest of Honor, and H.E. Mr. Federico Trillo-Figueroa, Ambassador of Spain.

He then gave the floor to Mr. Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive at the London Stock Exchange Group and Guest of Honor of this special dinner.

Mr. Rolet was appointed to the Board in March 2009 and appointed Chief Executive later that year. He has a wide career in the financial sector, having worked in Lehman Brothers from 2000 to 2008 and previously at other enterprises such as Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, Credit Suisse First Boston or Goldman Sachs.

Mr. Xavier Rolet, Guest of Honour, during his speech at the dinner.

After the speeches, it was time for guests to enjoy the dinner and later to move on to the main reception room, where coffee and petit fours were served. Attendees enjoyed thus the end of the event in a comfortable atmosphere and could exchange impressions with the Ambassador, the Guest of Honor and the President of the Chamber. This was the perfect closure for such a fantastic evening.

We would like to thank our Patrons for their attendance and we look forward to seeing them at the next Patrons’ Event.

Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions to the Guest of Honor before dinner.

If you would like to be updated on forthcoming activities, do not hesitate to sign up for our weekly newsletter. Alternatively, you can also check out our event in the UPCOMING EVENTS section within our website.

22/03/2016
PATRONS’ CLUB | WINE AND IBÉRICO HAM TASTING

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce hosted a very special event on Thursday 11^th February. Our Patrons and Benefactors had the unique opportunity to attend a wine and Ibérico ham tasting in one of the most outstanding suites of Grange Hotels, Patron of the Chamber.

To start off the evening, our top-tier members were welcomed at the Presidential Suite of the Grange City Hotel, with a glass of delicious Anna de Codorníu Brut Rosé kindly provided by Codorníu Raventós, Patron of the Chamber, while enjoying the breathtaking views of the City of London.

Codorníu Raventós and Spanish Ham Master, Patron and member of the Chamber respectively, provided a delicious wine and ham for the event.

The event was a perfect chance to foster relationships between our top-tier members and develop new professional relations.

Igor Urra, our Secretary General, requested attention in order to thank all the attendees and to briefly introduce the speakers for the event. He announced Óscar Urrutia, Rioja & Prestige Wines Manager at Codorníu who, as a wine expert, engaged the audience with the history of Bodegas Bilbaínas, the oldest bottler of wine in Spain and nowadays part of Codorníu Group. He took our guests through the evolution of the vineyards and milestones achieved since its foundation, highlighting how the winery has maintained the personal style that has given its flagship label, Viña Pomal, international presence.

Óscar Urrutia, Prestige Wine Manager at Grupo Codorníu and wine expert during his engaging speech about Bilbaínas Winery.

Mr. Urrutia then gave way to José Sol, ham master carver in the UK and founder of Spanish Ham Master, Member Company of the Chamber. He opened his speech with a little history of the business, since its birth in 2010 as a company dedicated to covering events around the Jamón World. Mr. Sol explained how his company is specialised in events around the world of ham, giving support and advice in the business industry. He also showed his pride of being the ambassador of 5J-Cinco Jotas, known as the best ham in the world.

José Sol, ham master carver and founder of Spanish Ham Master, during his friendly and pleasant presentation.

Once the speeches had finished Patrons and Benefactors had the opportunity to mingle while attending a first-class carving service guided by one of the top ham carvers in London and to pair it with the superb velvety flavoured Viña Pomal Reserva.

We would very much like to thank everyone who shared this evening with us. We are also extremely grateful to Grange Hotels, for having kindly hosted this event giving us the opportunity to enjoy the astonishing views over London’s skyline and helping us to create a fantastic atmosphere.

The spacious suite allowed the guests to mingle in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere

Likewise, we are also sincerely grateful to Codorníu Raventós for their continuous support providing the cava and red wine and to Spanish Ham Master, member of the Chamber, for having kindly provided once again Ibérico ham for this unique event.

Should you want to have a hint of the activities we organise for our members, do not miss the opportunity to join us at future events by signing up to our weekly newsletter or browsing our Upcoming Events section on our website.

23/02/2016
NEW EXCLUSIVE EVENTS FOR PATRONS AND BENEFACTORS

2016 has already started and we do not want to lose the opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year from all at the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.

And there is no better way to kick off the New Year than with a season full of activities for our Patrons. This year, our calendar is busier and more varied than ever for our top-tier members. Benefactor and Patrons will have the unique opportunity to experience the different events we have organised for them during the first trimester.

To start with, on Tuesday 9th February 2016 we are holding an exclusive lecture in collaboration with OMFIF, the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, which is an independent platform for dialogue and research in finance and economics.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to network after the lecture.

The lecture will be guided by Mr. Luis M. Linde, Governor of the Banco de España and member of the ECB’s Governing Council, in which he will discuss the outlook for the Spanish economy and the results of December’s election.

In the same week, we are glad to announce that we are hosting a very special tasting on 11^th February organised in collaboration with Codorníu Raventós, Patron of the Chamber and Spanish Ham Master, member of the Chamber

Dazzling views of the City of London from the Presidential Suite of The Grange City Hotel

The event will be held at The Grange City hotel which is part of Grange Hotels, Patron of the Chamber. Our guests will have the privilege to enjoy the superb views from one of the suites of this outstanding hotel while tasting delicious Ibérico ham and enjoying a wine tasting that will be guided by an expert.

Finally, the Spanish Chamber is pleased to announce that the traditional Annual Patron’s Dinner will be held on 14^th March at the Spanish Embassy. On this truly special occasion we are pleased to count on Mr. Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive of the London Stock Exchange Group, as our Guest of Honour. This annual dinner is an exclusive event for Patrons of the Chamber which acknowledges the support provided by this membership category.

Patrons will enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the tastefully decorated rooms of the Spanish Embassy

Should you want to move a step further and get a taste of the exclusive benefits that our associates enjoy, this may be the perfect option for your business. If you want to know more about the benefits of becoming a Benefactor o Patron member, we suggest you visit the sections Benefactors and Patrons respectively.

And remember that most of our activities are open to ordinary members and non-members as well, so you can also take part in the events we organise. Do not miss the opportunity to join us at future events by signing up to our weekly newsletter or browsing our Upcoming Events section on our website.

21/01/2016
AN EVENING AT ST. PAUL’S

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce hosted a very special cocktail evening on 20^th October 2015. Our members had the privilege to enjoy the dazzling views of St. Paul’s Cathedral from the exclusive Sky Bar atop Grange St. Paul’s Hotel.

Set up ready for the presentation of the partnership at Grange St. Paul’s.

The event gathered around 120 representatives from other member companies who were introduced to the benefits of the partnership that the Chamber has acquired with Grange Hotels, including discounts in some of their services, special rates and much more!

On such an occasion, we had a premium selection of cured meats & Ibérico ham kindly provided by Arte Ibérico UK.

Igor Urra, the Spanish Chamber’s Secretary General, welcomed attendees to the event at Grange Hotels’ flagship property.

The Secretary General stated: “The Spanish Chamber of Commerce is always keen on exploring synergies and new avenues of collaboration that can also add value to our members. The partnership we have acquired with Grange Hotels is a great example of this, as one of our main goals lies in the promotion of relations between member companies.”

Igor Urra, Secretary General of the Chamber, pointed out the openness of the Chamber to exploring new partnerships.

Igor presented Tony Matharu, Managing Director of Grange Hotels, who took the stage and addressed a very eloquent speech about the history, milestones achieved and philosophy of Grange Hotels, highlighting its involvement in, and the value of “establishing long-term relationships”.

Tony Matharu, Managing Director of Grange Hotels Group, during his engaging speech about the story behind the business.

Grange Hotels has 17 luxury hotels in London, all 4 or 5 star rated, and has developed and extended partnerships with some of the capital’s most iconic attractions.

The partnership agreement we have acquired with Grange Hotels will allow member companies from the Spanish Chamber to benefit from a great range of advantages included in the collection’s loyalty scheme: from discounts in accommodation, to offers at some of the top local attractions, such as the city’s latest art exhibitions and concerts. This programme has been created by Grange Hotels along with their global representation company, Global Hospitality Services (GHS), which was also represented on the evening.

To round off a magnificent presentation and official launch of this agreement, we hosted a raffle that gave one of the attendees the chance to enjoy a super luxurious Champagne night for 2 at Grange St. Paul’s Hotel. The lucky awardee was Adriana Agudo, from Scornik Gerstein.

Beauty sight view of St. Paul’s Cathedral from the hotel outdoor terrace.

The star on the night was, undoubtedly, the outdoor terrace and the magnificent view of St Paul’s Cathedral which many of the guests indulged in. It could well be a symbol of what Grange Hotels represents: tradition and luxury, with a local twist.

04/11/2015

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