Debrett’s Little Black Book
WELCOME Here at Debrett’s we have been delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Debrett’s 500 for the past three years, while People of Today, a singular network of leaders and influencers, has been published annually for more than 30. Many of our members have also offered invaluable assistance to the Debrett’s Foundation, giving talks, providing work experience and mentoring, and offering donations to help us support and champion the People of Tomorrow. The Debrett’s Little Black Book is our way of saying thank you. It represents a personal endorsement of the very best companies and individuals we have worked with over a number of years. It includes health and wellbeing professionals, jewellers, private caterers, entertainers, personal assistants, wealth managers and private members’ clubs. All of these come highly recommended by us, as well as by your fellow Debrett’s members, and many of them have been generous enough to include special offers exclusively for Debrett’s members. The Debrett’s Academy works with companies internationally, and across hospitality, catering, retail and financial industries, to deliver training in exemplary service and a customer-centred approach. Every one of the companies and individuals contained in these pages embody these same values, and we are proud to consider them part of our expanding Debrett’s network.
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Many of them may also be hard to find other than by word of mouth, and we hope that our endorsement will provide you with the reassurance that may otherwise be lacking when accessing a service for the first time. Please do mention your connection with Debrett’s when you get in touch in order to take advantage of preferential pricing and other benefits that may be available. We would also be happy to make personal introductions to ensure you receive the right attention.
With best wishes The Debrett’s 500 Team
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Debrett’s Little Black Book
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ART & LIFESTYLE John Pye Luxury Assets Jonathan Root
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Bodydoctor KX Gym
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BESPOKE ENTERTAINMENT
JEWELLERY Diamonds Please
Exosphere The London Essentials
Garrard
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CHILDREN’S EDUCATION Debrett’s Academy
LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT Entourage Concierge Sigillus
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES Natural History Museum
LUXURIOUS NECESSITIES Maison de Fleurs Rococo Chocolates
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NANNIES & HOUSEHOLD STAFF Green Baize Door Nanny & Butler
PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT Lorica J M Finn
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PERSONAL ASSISTANTS
TRANSPORT SERVICES
Debrett’s Personal and Executive Assistants
Fly Victor
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PRIVATE CATERING Alison Price Last Supper
WEDDINGS Debrett’s Weddings S L Designs Ltd
44 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUBS Grace Belgravia The House of St Barnabas
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Art & Lifestyle
JOHN PYE LUXURY ASSETS A NEW AUCTION DIGITAL DAWN IN OLD BOND STREET Established in 1968, John Pye Auctions is one of the UK’s leading auction houses, with a proud history of industry innovation across multiple asset markets. John Pye Auctions is now bringing a unique brand offering of niche asset sales to the luxury market. From our Mayfair Luxury Assets headquarters, we offer international clients a range of appraisal and valuation services, as well as weekly opportunities to buy or sell jewellery, watches, prestige motor vehicles, property and other luxury assets at online auction or by private treaty sale. John Pye Auctions manage over 28,000 asset management instructions a year for some of the biggest names in Banking, Government, Lending, Luxury, Property and Retail. Across our UK network, encompassing 17 sites, we manage over 500 online auctions a year, with all stock and assets prepared for public viewing and subsequent online bidding. Each week you can view the best selection of our national luxury asset offerings showcased at our premium sale rooms at 5 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, W1.
“John Pye Auctions is bringing a new digital dawn to Old Bond Street, with niche asset offerings, fusing old auction methods with new technology.”- Adam Pye
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CONTACT DETAILS John Pye Luxury Assets 5 Old Bond Street London W1S 4PD +44 (0)20 7456 6750 www.johnpye.co.uk bondstreet@johnpye.co.uk
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Art & Lifestyle
JONATHAN ROOT Jonathan Root has photographed almost everyone, from Norman Foster and Peter Blake to David Hockney and Alan Bennett. His portraits of Lord March, Lord Harewood, Craigie Aitchison, David Adjaye, John Winter and Gavin Turk are part of The National Portrait Gallery Photographs Collection. He is now delighted to welcome Debrett’s members to find out how his photography can augment their career. Visit www.jonathanroot.co.uk and quote Debrett’s with your query to find out more.
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CONTACT DETAILS Jonathan Root 21 Ferdinand Street Chalk Farm London NW1 8EU +44 (0)77 6829 2666 +44 (0)20 7485 5522 www.jonathanroot.co.uk jonathan@jonathanroot.co.uk
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Bespoke Entertainment
EXOSPHERE ENGAGING EXPERIENCES. EXPERTLY CRAFTED. Exosphere creates bespoke experiences for individuals and businesses worldwide. Using our experience, focused network and creative expertise, we can craft whatever you need, for yourself or your brand.
EXOSPHERE EVENTS Exosphere Events devises and manages bespoke events for both corporate and private clients. Corporate events are based on our clients’ clearly defined business objectives, but we add a unique style which makes them stand out. Our bespoke approach comes into its own for private clients – we’ll organise anything from an intimate dinner to a 50th birthday celebration entirely around you, and promise it will be unforgettable. Our events organising capability is worldwide. EXOSPHERE TRAVEL Exosphere Travel are expert in creating tailor–made holidays for clients with the highest expectations but little time. There are no set itineraries or fixed prices. Instead we take the time to listen and understand your needs to work out the perfect holiday. We are ABTA, ATOL and IATA accredited so all of your bookings are fully protected.
“These are the people who can make things happen” - BA First Life Magazine
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CONTACT DETAILS Exosphere 7 Albert Court Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BJ +44 (0)20 7591 4970 www.exosphere.com jsaunders@exosphere.com For details on how to claim your free gift, please mention Debrett’s.
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Bespoke Entertainment
THE LONDON ESSENTIALS The London Essentials is an immersive musical experience; a band of five gentlemen that specialise in raising the standard, pulse and temperature of parties around the world. Discarding the traditional barriers of the stage, the Essentials bring their acoustic instruments into the audience, performing directly to, amongst, and sometimes on, delighted party-goers. The spontaneity afforded by this mobile set-up is truly unique, as is demonstrated by the band’s viral YouTube content, which shows them making dance floors of terraces, gondolas, dinner tables and beaches. As well as playing extensively in their beloved hometown, The London Essentials take the characteristic charm and sophistication of that eponymous city and export it to exclusive and beautiful parts of the world. Since the band’s inception in 2010, the Essentials have performed in palaces for British royalty, on superyachts in the Long Island Sound, at a garden soirée in Udaipur and for the Bransons on Necker Island. Now they await your invitation...
“Amazing! I had the joy of making music with ‘The London Essentials’ at the Google event in Sicily and was totally captured by them. They are not only skilful and nice young colleagues; they are eclectic, they have a very strong sense of music, and are so communicative as to inflame any audience.” - Andrea Bocelli
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CONTACT DETAILS The London Essentials +44 (0)790 4436 999 www.thelondonessentials.com ben@thelondonessentials.com Facebook: /TheLondonEssentials Twitter: @EssentialsTweet Instagram: thelondonessentials
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Children’s Education
DEBRETT’S ACADEMY YOUNG ACHIEVER ESSENTIALS PROGRAMME: INSPIRING THE PEOPLE OF TOMORROW A one-day course for students between the ages of 12 and 16 that focuses on the development of social skills and personal presentation.
MODULE 1: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - Greetings - Conversation and small talk - Body language - Balancing formality with familiarity MODULE 2: PERSONAL IMPACT - Elevator pitch - Video CVs and playback analysis MODULE 3: DIGITAL ETIQUETTE - The impact of social media - Managing an online reputation - Navigating personal relationships KEY OUTCOMES - Understand the subtleties of interaction, ensuring a positive and confident first impression - Enhanced ability to talk articulately about themselves and their aspirations - Increased awareness of digital footprint and the impact this has on opportunities for future success
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CONTACT DETAILS Tim Henckens Executive, Business Development Debrett’s 16 Charles Street Mayfair London W1J 5DS +44 (0)20 7290 5950 www.debretts.com timhenckens@debretts.co.uk
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Family Activities
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM As one of Britain’s most cherished and respected institutions, we are advancing the science of nature, challenging the way people think about the natural world. You can gain privileged access to our pioneering scientific research and the 80 million specimens in our collections behind-the-scenes through our new Family Patrons programme. Be among the first to see new exhibitions and receive priority updates of the latest discoveries from Museum scientists who use the collection to enable food security, eradicate disease and manage scarce natural resources. You can also gain special access to the Museum and support our work through venue hire. From the iconic Grade-I listed Hintze Hall to the bright and cutting edge Darwin Centre, the Natural History Museum offers a unique range of spaces in the heart of London. With over 25 years’ experience managing events we know that your guests will be captivated, whether they attend an intimate dinner or a spectacular drinks reception for 1,000. The fun is not just reserved for adults. The Museum hosts a range of events throughout the year, including our hugely popular Dino Snores for Kids – as a Family Patron you will benefit from priority booking. For the ultimate family experience you can arrange a private Dino Snores sleepover at the Museum, perfect for birthday parties. (We offer sleepovers just for grown-ups too.) By supporting the Natural History Museum your family will be a part of something extraordinary.
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CONTACT DETAILS The Natural History Museum Cromwell Road London SW7 5BD www.nhm.ac.uk Venue Hire +44 (0)20 7942 5434 venues@nhm.ac.uk
Family Patrons Programme Jessica Madeley +44 (0)20 7942 5906 patrons@nhm.ac.uk
To become a Family Patron and find out about opportunities for bespoke tours please call Jessica.
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Health and Wellbeing
BODYDOCTOR HEALTH + FITNESS With locations in Mayfair and Belgravia, Bodydoctor boasts a 3500 ft² oasis of well-being excellence, with four fitness and Pilates studios, plus treatment rooms catering to a maximum of four people at a time. Bodydoctor caters for discerning clients who simply must have the best results in the fastest possible time, with a service to match. From professional footballers, actors and supermodels to busy executives and new mothers, its legendary six-week fitness and nutrition programme will restore the body to optimum levels of fitness with a lean, balanced body and the knowledge to maintain health and fitness long into the future. The unique exercise sequence optimises energy expenditure, ensuring your body really responds to all the effort you put in, delivering stunning results by ensuring you work with your body, not against it.
“The great advantage of Bodydoctor is the personalised nature of the tuition – I quickly corrected the mistakes I was making at my previous gym and was able to exercise more efficiently, saving me all-important time in my schedule. The results in terms of weight loss and energy levels were noticeable after just a week or two, but best of all, I feel healthier than I have in years.” Joanne Milner, Chairman, Debrett’s
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CONTACT DETAILS The Bodydoctor David Marshall Bodydoctor Belgravia The Crypt St. Peter’s Church 119 Eaton Square London SW1W 9AL +44 (0)20 7235 2211
Bodydoctor Mayfair 35 South Audley Street Mayfair London W1K 2PL +44 (0)20 7499 9990
info@bodydoctor.com Please mention Debrett’s to receive your free gift from the Bodydoctor.
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Health and Wellbeing
KX HEALTH + FITNESS KX, founded in 2002, is London’s most exclusive and luxurious lifestyle private members club, where the focus is on health and wellbeing programme. We offer a truly bespoke and holistic approach to wellness that is all-encompassing and individually tailored. Industry renowned personal trainers, nutritionists, physical and holistic therapists integrate our methodology in our pioneering approach to exercise, food and treatments to help our members maintain the optimum lifestyle balance. All members benefit from our ‘Lifestyle Assessment’ which is a one-to-one consultation, including blood health and body composition testing to determine and analyse your fitness and nutrition needs. Your goal-specific wellness programme is designed and continually redefined using these consultations. Our renowned and extensive group fitness classes include Yoga, TRX, Spinning, Pilates, Barre and many more. Our spa, which is open to non-members, boasts an extensive list of treatments that are carried out by leading experts in their fields of physical therapy, nutritional medicine, anti-ageing, cosmetic and aesthetic, body contouring, remedial and holistic therapies and massage, as well as all of your beauty essentials. Our restaurant offers deliciously healthy food and finest seasonal ingredients. The menu is developed by our head chef and nutrition and performance experts to cater for all dietary needs; the restaurant also offers bespoke food programmes and a delivery service to your home or work.
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CONTACT DETAILS KX 151 Draycott Avenue London SW3 3AL +44 (0)20 7584 5333 www.kxlife.co.uk membership@kxlife.co.uk
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Jewellery
DIAMONDS PLEASE MAKING LIFE’S SPECIAL MOMENTS LAST FOREVER….. Diamonds Please is a family-run business with a real passion for making beautiful jewellery. We are manufacturers and wholesalers based in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. We have been here for over 25 years. We are members of The British Jewellers’ Association (now National Association of Jewellers) and have been for over two decades. Our managing director David Doyle is a past chairman of The British Jewellers’ Association and is now an honorary member of this association, which represents over 2000 jewellery companies throughout the UK. He is a trade warden of the Birmingham Assay Office, a director of the Diamond Grading Laboratory SafeGuard, and involved on several other committees within the jewellery trade too. David has a very long pedigree within the jewellery trade, both here in the UK and abroad. The jewellery trade has been his life-long passion and making beautiful jewellery is what he and his small team love to do! We look forward to creating a beautiful piece of jewellery just for you…… We would invite you to have a look at our website where you can simply purchase a beautiful piece of jewellery online: www.diamondsplease.co.uk – or pick up the phone if you have a bespoke piece of jewellery in mind that you would like making and we will be delighted to discuss your piece with you directly. Our Design & CAD/CAM Team can even make a likeness of the piece before we go to final manufacture.
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CONTACT DETAILS Diamonds Please 9A Vyse Street Hockley Birmingham B18 6LT +44 (0)121 236 7545 www.diamondsplease.co.uk David Doyle Jan Doyle info@diamondsplease.co.uk sales@diamondsplease.co.uk For details on how to claim your free gift, please mention Debrett’s.
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Jewellery
GARRARD ESTABLISHED IN 1735 Garrard is the British jewellery house of unrivalled royal distinction as it is inextricably linked to the British Royal Family. With a huge repertoire of distinguished clientele and a magnificent portfolio of handcrafted treasures, Garrard consistently delights with iconic collections and spectacular high jewellery suites that reflect their prestigious heritage. Led by Creative Director Sara Prentice, from rough sketches to the final iconic creations, all Garrard jewellery is designed in their stately Mayfair residence. Mayfair has been the home of Garrard for over 280 years, and over this period they have refined and mastered the intricate art of luxury jewellery. Garrard entwines their royal legacy with contemporary designs to offer a timeless elegance across all their creations, exemplified in the highly covetable sapphire and diamond cluster rings.
“Every Garrard design is created with finesse and a meticulous attention to detail, culminating in eternally beautiful jewellery. Garrard offers a bespoke service which provides the opportunity to create unique and personal pieces to be treasured forever� Sara Prentice, Creative Director
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CONTACT DETAILS Laura Davidge Sales Director and Head of Operations Garrard 24 Albemarle Street London W1S 4HT +44 (0)20 3298 0381 www.garrard.com laura.davidge@garrard.com For details on how to claim your free gift, please mention Debrett’s.
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Lifestyle Management
ENTOURAGE CONCIERGE INGENUITY IN LIFESTYLE CURATION THE SKY IS NO LONGER THE LIMIT At Entourage Concierge our ingenuity in accessing the best in the world through our global network of unparalleled contacts and partners enables us to bring together the finest team of people to collectively curate the most exceptional life possible for our clients. As a private members concierge to the most discreet and discerning individuals around the world, we provide a truly bespoke and comprehensive lifestyle management service. At Entourage Concierge we can arrange anything for our clients. From sorting out life’s daily logistics to arranging the wonderful pleasures that life can bring, with our incredible black book of contacts around the world, no request is unattainable. Our areas of speciality include, but are not limited to: - Lifestyle Management - Bespoke Luxury Travel - Art and Culture - Education - Property - Unique project management Entourage Concierge is the next level in concierge, the ultimate in flawless service and luxury. With a membership to Entourage Concierge, the sky is no longer the limit.
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CONTACT DETAILS Entourage Concierge South Park Studios 88 Peterborough Road London SW6 3HH +44 (0)20 7731 1599 www.entouragec.com info@entouragec.com Instagram @theentouragecollection
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Lifestyle Management
SIGILLUS LUXURY LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT Sigillus is an exclusive luxury lifestyle management company dedicated to providing extraordinary experiences and connections to our elite membership worldwide. Our one-ofa-kind service attracts royals, captains of industry, and other high-profile individuals, along with both corporate and private clients and their families. We provide a range of bespoke services: - Concierge Services & Lifestyle Experiences - Exclusive Travel Experiences - A.M.O.R.E. Exclusive Match-Making - Fine Art, Sculpture & Antiques Advisory - Real Estate & Interior Design Advisory - Household Staff & Corporate Recruitment - Crisis Response & Security - Corporate Bespoke Services
“The innate understanding of my clients’ needs, challenges and aspirations allowed me to create a truly bespoke service, and highlighted the opportunity to assist my clients in other areas. Gold, Platinum and Diamond membership levels are available, as well as corporate and A.M.O.R.E memberships.” - Paola Diana
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CONTACT DETAILS Sigillus Ltd. 9 Orme Court London W2 4RL +44 (0)20 7221 9444 www.sigillus.com lifestyle@sigillus.com
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Luxurious Necessities
MAISON DE FLEURS LUXURY FLORAL DESIGNS Maison de Fleurs is responsible for some of the world’s most innovative and avant-garde flowers. Our team are renowned for their creativity and ingenuity and for meticulous care to the most minute of details. We have worked all over the world from Iceland to the Caribbean, and precise planning and production is an integral part of our ethos. Inspirational flowers have the ability to completely transform a room, so whether your project is a dramatic wedding, a glamorous party, a flagship fashion store or an exquisitely decorated private home, we deliver a relentlessly chic and unique look – tailored to suit. We listen carefully to our clients – we believe that it is only by spending time and taking particular care, that we are able to produce an utterly memorable and polished experience.
“Your flowers were honestly breathtaking and so much more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.” HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia
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CONTACT DETAILS Maison de Fleurs Arches 80 – 81, Queen’s Circus Queenstown Road London SW8 4NE +44 (0)20 7720 3777 www.maisondefleurs.co.uk Lulu Goodman lulu@maisondefleurs.co.uk Jules Anderson jules@maisondefleurs.co.uk
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Luxurious Necessities
ROCOCO CHOCOLATES LONDON LUXURY ESTABLISHED 1983 Founded in 1983 by Chantal Coady on London’s Kings Road, Rococo has pioneered the artisan chocolate movement in Britain, with three shops in Chelsea, Belgravia and Marylebone and a fourth in the Chester Grosvenor. Coady has a cocoa farm in Grenada in the Caribbean and works with the legendary Grenada Chocolate Company. - ‘Chocolatier of the Year’ - Academy of Chocolate - International Chocolate Awards Gold medals in ‘Best in World’ class - Beautiful gifts and indulgent treats - Organic, gluten free and dairy free ranges - Chocolate school, events and pairings - Rococo Chocolate Café in Belgravia
“I like to compare chocolate to wine: there are so many parallels. We take infinite care from the quality and variety of cocoa origins through to the final delivery on the palate. Pleasure & Provenance.” - Chantal Coady OBE
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CONTACT DETAILS Rococo Chocolates 5 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8JU +44 (0)20 8761 8456 www.rococochocolates.com web@rococochocolates.com
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Nannies & Household Staff
GREEN BAIZE DOOR THE FINEST HOUSEHOLD STAFF FOR WHEN ONLY THE BEST IS ACCEPTABLE
Specialist Domestic Staff Recruitment Projects | Consultancy Established in 2005, Green Baize Door specialises in the placement of high calibre, professional household staff into Royal Courts, discerning households, luxury yachts, private aircraft and other bespoke hospitality environments. We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer, and our special ability to shortlist candidates that are perfectly suited to the unique style and taste of our clients’ homes. This allows us to fill a single placement or provide a harmonised team of staff to work in a new home, or across multiple properties. Our unique consultancy service promises to deliver noticeable improvements in standards and efficiencies throughout your homes. By reviewing staff, practices and facilities, we can identify areas for improvement and create bespoke action plans. These typically include: customised training for staff; upgrades of existing tools and practices; the correct management and inventorying of wardrobes and wine cellars. We also provide introductions to our hand-picked, world-class specialist purveyors and unusual service providers. Based in central London, we serve our clients around the world.
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CONTACT DETAILS Kevin Johnson Founder and Director Green Baize Door 1st Floor, Mappin House, Oxford Street London W1W 8HF +44 (0)20 3443 7100 +44 (0)77 7198 5185 Email: enquiries@greenbaizedoor.com
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Nannies & Household Staff
NANNY & BUTLER GLOBAL BESPOKE SEARCH CONSULTANCY Nanny & Butler is a leading global bespoke search consultancy. Based in London and Rome, we are the leader in the placement of childcare and household staff. With many years of experience we are able to provide you with a complete bespoke service offering you quality placements that will match your specific personal requirements. Nanny & Butler specialise in placing qualified and experienced: - Nannies & Maternity Nurses - Bilingual Nannies & Governesses - Butlers & Housekeepers - Domestic Couples & Private Chefs - Chaffeurs & Security Staff - Personal Assistants & House Managers
“Driven by my personal experience as a mother and a client myself, 10 years ago I identified a business opportunity and founded Nanny & Butler. We fully understand the importance of finding the perfect match when it comes to childcare solutions and we are aware of the tremendous importance and need for competent, consistent and nurturing childcare to help our children grow successfully through the stages of child development.� - Paola Diana
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CONTACT DETAILS Nanny & Butler 9 Orme Court London W2 4RL +44 (0)20 7221 4010 +44 (0)20 7792 9593 www.nannybutler.com uk@nannybutler.com
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Personal Assistants
DEBRETT’S PERSONAL AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS FOR PEACE OF MIND Debrett’s has recently launched a placement service for personal and executive assistants. Knowing how difficult it can be to find someone to take on this role, Debrett’s is personally selecting a pool of PAs and EAs exclusively for busy executives. Personal and executive assistants are crucial to both the first impressions and long-lasting relationships of an executive or business. Highly experienced in the soft skills necessary to be company ambassadors and with a keen understanding of their role as gatekeeper, organiser and diplomat, Debrett’s assistants will also undertake our bespoke Debrett’s training programme and receive ongoing access to our expertise on correct form, protocol and the etiquette of the workplace. Debrett’s also offers a virtual personal assistant placement programme for busy executives without the need for an inhouse or in-office assistant. Debrett’s 500 and People of Today members enjoy discounted placement rates. Please quote ‘Debrett’s 500’ when enquiring about the Debrett’s PA and EA programme.
“‘Trusted to represent executives and often make decisions, surely PAs are the secret weapon of many great leaders’” - Harvard Business School
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CONTACT DETAILS Kathy Winstanley Senior Executive, PA Placement and Training Debrett’s 16 Charles Street Mayfair London W1J 5DS +44 (0)20 7290 5950 www.debretts.com kathywinstanley@debretts.co.uk
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Private Catering
ALISON PRICE & COMPANY PERFECT PARTIES AND FABULOUS FOOD WITH IMPECCABLE STYLE A private company that has been creating exclusive beautiful parties and events for royalty, heads of state and private individuals for 35 years. We take care of every detail, be it at an exclusive venue or in your own home, both nationally and internationally. Our creative and talented chefs and event managers plan and execute your perfect party.
Every detail is taken care of, encompassing comprehensive menu and styling ideas, sourcing of fine wines, exquisite china, cutlery and glassware to match a client’s menu, attentive, discreet staff perfectly tailored to meet every client’s needs, and the logistical expertise to ensure their party is seamless. We also have a wealth of contacts for all of the complementary services such as flowers, entertainment, printing and so forth.
“For our wedding, they completely exceeded our expectations and created a wonderful, unforgettable event for us and all our guests.” - Charles and Mike, Kensington Palace
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CONTACT DETAILS Paul Jackson, MD Alison Price & Company 5a Norfolk House, Cranmer Road London SW9 6EJ +44 (0)20 7840 7640 www.alisonprice.co.uk enquiries@alisonprice.co.uk
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Private Catering
LAST SUPPER LTD. CURATORS OF BEAUTIFUL EVENTS At Last Supper we create indispensable food, drink, style and service for every event and party – for the mild and wild, from classic cocktail parties to vodka revolutions. Whether serving signature cocktails in the funkiest nightspots in town, or dinner for 1,000 in the grand palaces of faraway lands, we are passionate about every last detail. Handwritten place cards in peacock colours, bespoke bars the like of which have never been seen before, show-stopping entertainment that will never be forgotten, or bespoke ambient perfumes made to match your guest’s every mood. We are Last Supper. Curators of beautiful events.
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CONTACT DETAILS Last Supper Ltd. Unit 6, Newington Court Business Centre Newington Causeway London SE1 6DD +44 (0)20 7378 0101 www.lastsupperltd.co.uk info@lastsupperltd.co.uk
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Private Members’ Clubs
GRACE BELGRAVIA LIVE LIFE IN GRACE Grace Belgravia is London’s only health, wellbeing and lifestyle club for women, situated in the heart of Belgravia. Creating the blueprint for true health, the Club was built on a philosophy that to thrive in today’s society we need to invest in our greatest asset – our health. Preventative medicine and ageing well informs every element, from the medical and wellbeing clinic, spa retreat to the results-driven gym, delicious healthy food restaurant and bar to an array of diverse events. A balanced approach to optimal health is tailored to all individual needs from the inside out. The Grace Medical and Wellbeing Clinic, led by Dr Tim Evans, is open to men and women over the age of 21 as well as non-members, and has a team of specialist doctors, health practitioners and therapists providing truly integrated healthcare. The Grace Spa provides a peaceful environment in which to relax, unwind and recalibrate. A team of renowned masters and specialist therapists offer an extensive range of beauty, grooming, holistic and detox treatments. The Grace Gym has been designed with the female body in mind with over 115 classes per week and personal training. Delicious flavours and balanced nutrition live as one at The Grace Restaurant and Bar. Menus combine fresh, raw and revitalising ingredients perfect for a post work-out snack,
business breakfast and lunch or dinner with friends.
“If I’m in London...there’s a place that I love called Grace Belgravia” - Elle Macpherson
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CONTACT DETAILS Grace Belgravia 11c West Halkin Street London SW1X 8JL +44 (0)20 7235 8900 www.gracebelgravia.com reception@gracebelgravia.com Membership: elena.musgrave@gracebelgravia.com Events: rsvp@gracebelgravia.com
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Private Members’ Clubs
THE HOUSE OF ST BARNABAS WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS The House of St Barnabas is a progressive London charity and social enterprise. We are redefining the notion of a private members’ club, challenging stereotypes around the idea of exclusivity and creating a different kind of membership. Our club is a haven in the heart of Soho, a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse steeped in history, with a restaurant, bar, lounges and secluded courtyard garden. The club is energetic, inviting and fuelled by culture, with an eclectic mix of heritage, contemporary art and an unbeatable soundtrack. We recognise that lasting employment is instrumental in moving people into stability and out of the cycle of homelessness. Our Employment Academy is fully integrated into our not-for-profit club, an environment in which participants are able to build their confidence, skills, and gain onsite work experience. To experience the club please get in touch to arrange your three month trial membership (conditions apply, exclusive to Debrett’s).
“I walk through the doors and am not in this city fuelled by need and greed but […] a sanctuary fed by a mutual desire to help other people.” - Sienna Guillory, Actress
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CONTACT DETAILS The House of St Barnabas 1 Greek Street London, W1D 4NQ www.hosb.org.uk +44 (0)20 7437 1894 contact@hosb.org.uk
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Private Wealth Management
LORICA PROVEN, PERSONALISED WEALTH AND INVESTMENT ADVICE WITHOUT THE BIG LECTURE OR HARD SELL Managing your wealth or planning your finances shouldn’t be complicated or confusing. But do you really understand the difference between your VCT’s and EIS’s? Or your DCS and your DBS?? Even the most intelligent investor struggles to understand. All because the wealth industry often draws a mystical veil over its products and services in order to justify its high fees. So, Lorica Wealth is on a mission. A mission to demystify financial planning and investment management, and put control back where it belongs – in the hands of you, the investor. We take time to listen in order for us to understand how we can tailor a solution for you and allow you to choose the level of service that fits your lifestyle and life stage. Whether you need tax advice or complex inheritance or succession planning, our experts are on tap. Or perhaps you want to take more control or communicate online? Then our smart technology allows you to choose the way you interact with your advisor and your portfolio. To top it all, our pricing and performance is completely transparent. Nothing hidden. For over thirty years, Lorica Wealth has served its customers with respect and care. Now is your chance to join us in making a stand for a service you deserve.
“ I admire elegance and have an appreciation of the finer things in life. But to me, beauty lies in simplicity” – Mark Hyman
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CONTACT DETAILS Lorica Wealth info@loricawealth.com +44 (0)34 5218 3126 www.loricawealth.com or alternatively contact Chris Albert chris.albert@loricawealth.com
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Private Wealth Management
JM FINN & CO AN EYE FOR INVESTMENT Managing an investment portfolio requires many attributes, from a clearly defined investment mandate to well resourced market and investment research. But in our opinion, the overriding element is a personal service. To us, a personal service means one where we get to know you. Designed to help guide our clients through the increasingly complex investment world, our personalised approach draws on the traditional client service values that have underpinned our firm since its foundation.
AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH We see the individual approach as one where you become our focus and we become one of your trusted advisers. Our investment services are designed to meet the demands of today’s private investors by offering a tailored approach to portfolio management. By placing our investment managers as the primary contact point in any relationship, we ensure portfolios are built to suit your individual investment requirements and allow for flexibility as and when those requirements change. YOUR TRUSTED ADVISER A successful investment management relationship requires a high degree of trust and confidence in your individual investment manager. We believe trust is earned over time and consists of a variety of attributes including transparency, accountability, frequent communication and a consistent approach to the relationship. In a survey, 97% of our clients have trust and confidence in the individual who acts as their investment manager, and 96% trust JM Finn & Co. Our clients trust us to do our job, allowing you to concentrate on yours.
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CONTACT DETAILS JM Finn & Co 4 Coleman Street London EC2R 5TA www.jmfinn.com Simon Tufnell Howard Cockburn Investment Director Investment Director +44 (0)20 3207 3439 +44 (0)20 3207 3462 simon.tufnell@jmfinn.com howard.cockburn@jmfinn.com
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Transport Services
FLY VICTOR THE ULTIMATE ON-DEMAND PRIVATE JET CHARTER SERVICE Founded by entrepreneur Clive Jackson in 2011, Victor’s growing membership is testament to its clear-cut, no-nonsense approach to the 21st century’s ultimate luxury: time. The only private jet charter service to make The Sunday Times Tech Track 100, Victor’s smart-tech app puts it at the crossroads of innovation and modern luxury. As the world’s fastest-growing on-demand private jet charter service, Victor’s client base has grown to cover captains of industry, big-name entertainers and leading businesspeople alike. All of these people have got to where they are by doing things their own way – and Victor is no different. - Relax with comprehensive flight planning expertise and a luxury concierge service, wherever you are, 24/7 - Enjoy total transparency with flat fees, free membership and no hidden costs - Get access to over 7,000 jets worldwide - Receive at least three quotes from named operators within an hour - Be in the air in under three hours
“Victor members bypass traditional brokers to compare multiple quotes direct from jet operators, with prices and aircraft details fully disclosed before booking”- Clive Jackson, Founder & CEO
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CONTACT DETAILS Victor 60 Sloane Avenue London SW3 3XB
+44 (0)20 7384 8550
www.flyvictor.com info@flyvictor.com Enter fast track code “ D1769 ”
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Weddings
DEBRETT’S WEDDINGS DEBRETT’S WEDDING ESSENTIALS: PROVIDING INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUR PERFECT DAY Debrett’s Wedding Essentials offers brides-to-be an inspiring style session and bespoke advice on all aspects of organising and planning their dream wedding. Our wedding expert will guide the bride and chosen members of her bridal party through practical matters such as setting the budget and selecting a venue as well as style and etiquette considerations like deciding on a theme, choosing bridal attire and managing the expectations of multiple family members. A celebratory champagne tea follows the consultation. Debrett’s Wedding Essentials offers unparalleled style and etiquette expertise to help brides plan their big day. In addition, Debrett’s offers three additional wedding services: a ‘Groom’s Day Out’ package including suit selection and speech preparation, a personalised style session for the bride, and a ‘Finishing Touches’ service prior to the wedding to ensure all goes according to plan.
“Planning a wedding is an exciting time, but it can also be an uncertain one. Debrett’s advises both brides and bridegrooms at the beginning of the process on issues such as setting a budget, compiling a guestlist, writing invitations and choosing a dress. Our advisers are expert, impartial and discreet, and their experience can help you avoid tricky pitfalls and ensure the process is as fun and stress-free as it should be.”- Renée Kuo
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CONTACT DETAILS Renée Kuo Managing Director Debrett’s 16 Charles Street Mayfair London W1J 5DS +44 (0)20 7290 5950 www.debretts.com reneekuo@debretts.co.uk
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Weddings
SL DESIGNS LTD AN UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING IS ABOUT CREATING THE PERFECT EXPERIENCE The essence of a great wedding is the creation of an experience that entices and thrills the senses from the moment guests receive their invitation to well after the last candle has been blown out. With headquarters in London, SL Designs can provide professional planning services for weddings or any type of party around the world. From destination weddings and children’s birthday parties, to corporate and charity events, to intimate dinner parties at home with Michelin-starred chefs, SL Designs bring an exceptional level of attention to detail and creativity to every event we create, from concept to completion. There is no limit to what the team at SL Designs can do. A few examples of the services we can provide include: - Invitation Design and Creation - Event Management - Floral Design - Food and Menu Design
- Production - Venue Sourcing - Entertainment - Guest Liaison Services - And much more…
“Planning a party somewhere fabulous? SL Designs Ltd are one of the most sought-after party planners in the world and will bring an exceptional level of detail from concept to completion along with absolute discretion.” - Condé Nast Traveller
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CONTACT DETAILS SL Designs Ltd South Park Studios 88 Peterborough Road London SW6 3HH +44 (0)20 7731 4366 www.sldesignsltd.com info@sldesignsltd.com Instagram @sldesignsltd For details on how to claim your free gift, please mention Debrett’s.
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