The London Banqueting Ensemble

THE LONDON BANQUETING ENSEMBLE

Professional musicians for all occasions

THE LONDON BANQUETING ENSEMBLE

Professional musicians for all occasions

Event details:

Wedding Ceremony and reception

Musicians Provided:

String Quartet and Palm Court Trio

Venue:

Vaulty Manor, Maldon, Essex

Review:

Hi Steve

I just wanted to thank you and the rest of your musicians for playing at our wedding.

Unfortunately I missed so much of the string quartet as we were outside with the photographer for such a long time (I was particularly gutted about that), but I thoroughly enjoyed the Palm Court Trio. As you know Cy's family are all musicians and they haven't stopped raving about just how good you all were, as have many of our other wedding guests.

We were not expecting you to play the trumpet when we were introduced to our guests for the wedding breakfast - that was truly amazing!

We had the most fantastic day and thank you for making it that bit more special.

Jenny & Cy

Event details:

The Worshipful Company Of World Traders Banquet

Musicians Provided:

Salon Orchestra and Fanfare Trumpeters

Venue:

Mansion House, City of London

Review:

Steve

I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you for Friday. It went brilliantly, and I have no doubt you will be hearing from me again! You may be interested to know that the Duty Esquire commented on how delighted he was that the Sung Grace and National Anthem were done at a good pace and not like a dirge. Volume was perfect too and as you said an excellent post horn gallop. All in all, everyone was delighted - thank you so much for contributing to a very successful evening.

Gaye Duffy
Clerk, The Worshipful Company of World Traders

Review 2:

Dear Steve,

The music you played at our dinner on Friday was absolutely splendid. You set the mood so well for people arriving at the reception. The trumpet fanfares, background music and show stopping Post Horn Gallop all hugely enhanced the whole evening and were thoroughly enjoyed by all. You gave us a wonderful selection of pieces, played by exceedingly talented musicians.

I was delighted when Gaye gave me details of your programme and knew we were in for a treat, but your performance on the night exceeded my high expectations!

On behalf of the World Traders, may I thank you and all the members of your ensemble. A Mansion House Banquet is always a highlight of a Master’s year and the ensemble made it an unforgettable occasion.

With many thanks and very best wishes,

Sue Garden
Master, The Worshipful Company of World Traders

Event details:

Wedding reception

Musicians Provided:

String Quartet

Venue:

Stonor Park, Henley, Oxfordshire

Review:

Hello Steve,

Thank you so much for your fantastic music on our wedding day. It was all so magical what with the scenery, the weather and your music was the icing on the cake.

Oh and the fanfare was really unexpected and made us feel really special. It was all amazing. You really are a great quartet and we will definitely recommend you.

Sam and Paul
xxx

Event details:

Corporate hospitality event

Musicians Provided:

Palm Court Trio

Venue:

London Luton Airport

Review:

Hello Steve

Just wanted to thank you, Simon and James for the splendid performance at our event today. Just the right ambience and everything! Our MD was delighted with it all, so I must pass on his thanks too.

I am so pleased with how it all went today.

Many many thanks and kind regards

Lou

Louise Batchelor
Marketing Assistant
London Luton Airport Operations Ltd

Event details:

Joint Livery Dinner for The Guild of Public Relations Practitioners and The Worshipful Company Of Information Technologists Banquet

Musicians Provided:

Salon Orchestra and Fanfare Trumpeters

Venue:

Mansion House, City of London

Review:

Dear Steve

I just wanted to say a rather belated ‘thank you’ for your splendid performance at our Joint Livery Dinner with the Information Technologists. It was my idea to have the LBE for the event, & I was fully vindicated (as I knew I would be) in the choice. We have had many comments on how amazing the Post Horn Gallop was, I attach a photo which you might find useful for promotional purposes, or just for entertainment!

With all good wishes,

Virginia

Review 2:

Dear All,

Thank you all so much for making last night such a slick and uncomplicated evening. From planning to execution, everything was perfect.

A special thank you also to Steve and Jerry, who's version of the Post Horn Gallop was both entertaining and intelligent. It brought the house down!

I do certainly hope to continue this productive working relationship.

Thank you again and best wishes from all of us here at the Information Technologists’ Company

Barry Easton

Event details:

Corporate hospitality event

Musicians Provided:

Palm Court Trio

Venue:

Stationers’ Hall, London

Review:

Hi Steve

Just a v quick email to say thanks so much for last night - you were really great and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. Particularly grateful you thought to bring a microphone for the speech - and for the fanfare! V nice touch.

Take care,

Will Roberts MSI
The Securities and investments institute

Event details:

Wedding Ceremony and reception

Musicians Provided:

String Quartet

Venue:

The Spa Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Review:

Hi Steve

I am so sorry for the delay in contacting you, we have been rushed off our feet since getting back from honeymoon!

I just wanted to send you our most sincere thanks for being such an amazing addition to our wedding day. The quartet was better then we either could have imagined, absolutely fantastic and we are glad you talked us into having the fanfare, it was brilliant! Every piece you played was fantastic and every transition in location was seamless. Thank you also for playing longer, it really was appreciated.

We received so much praise about you from all of our guests and we will not hesitate to recommend you to our many friends who are still yet to tie the knot!

Thanks again to you and the rest of the quartet, you really are amazingly good - I just wish we could have another event big enough to justify hiring you again!

Best wishes

Tracey & Ted

Event details:

Wedding Ceremony and drinks reception

Musicians Provided:

String Quartet

Venue:

Oxford Oratory and Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Review:

Dear Steve

A very belated but huge thank you to you and all of the musicians for some wonderful music both in the Oxford Oratory and afterwards in Blenheim Palace. We have had so many lovely comments on your playing. Guests in the Church said they could have sat there all afternoon listening to you!

Thank you for all your hard work and lovely arrangements and for rehearsing with Sebastian. It was truly lovely on the day.

Steve - I cannot thank you enough for all you did to ensure a smooth performance on the day and want you to know just how much your music was appreciated. I hope that maybe we will have the opportunity to work together at some point in the future. Thank you so much.

With kindest regards and best wishes

Joan

Event details:

Wedding Ceremony and reception

Musicians Provided:

Palm Court Trio

Venue:

Monkey Island, Bray-On-Thames, Berkshire

Review:

Hi Steve,

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the Palm Court Trio for the wonderful music at our wedding on Saturday! The playlist was superb and enjoyed by everyone! Our wedding had such a mix of ages and you really hit the spot for all. David Gray's This Years Love will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you.

You all look so good on the grounds of Monkey Island that I have taken the liberty of attaching a few pictures.

Many thanks

Best wishes

The New Mr and Mrs Bird

Event details:

Christmas Concert in aid of The Blue Cross

Musicians Provided:

Fanfare Trumpeters (Supporting The English Chamber Choir)

Venue:

St Peter's church, Belgravia, London

Review:

Dear Steve

Hope you had a good journey home.

Thank you both for making The Blue Cross Celebration of Christmas Carol Concert so special, and magical, the opening fanfare was incredible.

I hope that you both enjoyed the evening, I know from comments received from members of the audiences, that your performances were extremely well received and enjoyed.

Once again, many, many thanks, and I hope that you, and your families, have a very peaceful Christmas and a good New Year.

Best wishes

June