This white-tie wedding celebration took place at the King’s Observatory in Richmond, a rarely used historic location, that was transformed into the ultimate marquee for an elegant Italian evening.
Guests were welcomed to the marquee terrace for a canapé reception that was focused on light, seasonal Italian flavours.
The London Scottish Pipes & Drums guided guests through the marquee, specifically designed by renowned interior designer Guy Goodfellow to mirror that of an elegant Georgian house hallway.
Guests the sat down to a bespokely curated Italian feast.
As the night club opened and guests hit the dance floor, bowls of penne alla vodka as per specific request from Hotel XXX.
The evening was beautifully orchestrated by Albion Parties, working with some truly talented suppliers from Splendid Staffing, Rum Runners, Joseph Benjamin Marquees, Ingenious Productions and Tattie Rose Studios. It was a privilege to be part of such a magnificent celebration that was recognised in Tatler’s Best Party Awards 2025 as Best White Tie Ball.
Location: Kings observatory, richmond
Guests: 255
Event type: white tie wedding celebration
menu highlights:
canapés
Beef carpaccio & aged parmigiano
Grilled scallop, Amalfi lemon & olive oil
Broad bean, parmesan & mint (v)
Tomato & basil arancini (v)
Grilled fennel bruschetta & truffle vinaigrette (ve)
STARTER
Wild mushrooms, pumpkin gnocchi, sage, pangrattato & vacche rosse Parmigiano
Main
Salt baked loin of veal, crispy layered potato, spinach, globe artichokes & red wine jus
Dessert
Honey, fig & walnut semifreddo
LATE NIGHT FOOD
PENNE ALLA VODKA
“It really was an incredible experience working with Charlie, Mark, Tessa and the rest of The Food Initiative team.
Ever since the tasting, I had 100% confidence that you would deliver and my word did you deliver. You guys are clearly passionate about what you do and that 100% translated into what you produced.
Gosh those guests were lucky to have you guys feeding & watering them.”