London Social Events Blog -The SaVVy Club

The last few months have been incredibly busy and hugely exciting. We’ve enjoyed superb social events such as The Stuttgart Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet, an Evening with Tim Henman and John McEnroe, The World Premiere of Marguerite, Cheese and Wine-tasting at Texture and our Film Screening Night at Bureau, which marked the end of our events year.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming up. Why not take this opportunity to get some dates in your diary?

22/01/2009 - France in a Bottle – Wine Tasting Master-class Event

Are you a lover of fine wines? Would you welcome the opportunity of sampling and learning a bit more about some of the stunning wines of France? Then come with us to The Wine Library for a fun and interesting evening of tasting and socialising.

23/01/2009 - An exclusive Cocktail Evening with Kim Rix

The SaVVy Club® extends an invitation for potential, new and existing members to join Kim Rix and experience a charming cocktail at Bureau; one of London’s newest private members clubs.

24/01/2009 - Traditional Burns Night Dinner London 2009

Why not join us for an exclusive 5 star Scottish evening to remember. This wonderful evening of fine food and camaraderie has been part of Scottish culture for about 200 years by way of a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns.

1/02/2009 - Chinese New Year Dinner Party at Hakkasan

For a truly memorable evening come and join us and celebrate the Chinese New Year in true luxury at Hakkasan. Book your lantern now and light your way to a prosperous and happy 2010.

For more many stylish events, visit our website today and take a look at our London social event calendar to see what is on offer. There is sure to be something there to tempt you.

As you know, by nature our events are intimate and exclusive which means that numbers are strictly limited so if you see something you like, book it - that is the only way you will be ensured a place.

The SaVVy Club - An exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places and enjoying the best and exclusive events.

Tags: 2009 Event Calendar, Burns Night Dinner 2009, Chinese New Year 2009, Cocktail Evening, dinner party, Exclusive Club, Exclusive Events, Kim Rix, social events, Wine tasting

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The SaVVy Club is An exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places and enjoying the best and exclusive events.

Tags: Champagne, Christmas Offer, Membership

WE’VE DONE IT again. If you’ve been following us over the last few months, you’ll know that

The SaVVy Club^®  has recently featured in The Business Magazine, The Professional Advisor and Practice Matters (Accountancy).   This week, The SaVVy Club^®  will appear in The Canary Wharf magazine. 

Look out for the article which is called “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Business Traveller (2008)”.

The SaVVy Club^®  is a unique organisation bringing together people with similar interests through bespoke social events, special occasions and parties.

Tags: Business Travellers, Lonely Hotel Syndrome, Media Relations, News, Press, Public Relations

When we think of Gourmet Food, we often associate it with the term ‘Epicurious’ – inspired by Epicurus, the 3^rd Century BC Greek philosopher, who advocated the pursuit of pleasurable sensations in the search for ‘Good’.

In our search for the Gourmet Food experience, connoisseurs and enthusiasts seek out the best culinary experiences from across the globe; not just in food. The etymology of the word ‘Gourmet’ is from the French term for ‘wine taster’ – and wine tasting is certainly a key activity for those seeking sensory satisfaction.

Over the past decades, the explosion of celebrity cookery programmes has left audiences hungry to explore their foodie fantasies. The United Kingdom has led the charge; whether by the extravagant antics of Keith Floyd in the 1980’s (who certainly enjoyed a drop of good wine himself) right through to the blustering magic of Gordon Ramsay.

But when we think of British cuisine, what springs to mind? There’s a lot more to our culinary tastes than fish and chips or toad in the hole. It is telling that our most popular national dish comes from Indian food, and indeed every High Street is exploding with a variety of fares from Catalonian cooking to Nepalese delights. 

The desire for variety in our modern diet originating from countries far and wide, has certainly whetted the appetite of the nation, and has been responsible for the huge growth in demand for Gourmet Food tours in the UK and across the world.

So what sort of adventures can the British Gourmet Food explorer embark upon? To sample a taste of the delights of a UK Gourmet Food Tour, contact Kim at info@savvyclub.co.uk.

Tags: British Chefs, British Gourmet, Epicurious, Exclusive Tours, Gastromonic Experience, Gourmet Food Tours, Private Gourmet Tours, UK Gourmet Tours

Start the New Year off with cocktails and conversation with The SaVVy Club^®

The SaVVy Club^® extends an invitation for potential, new and existing members to join Kim Rix and experience a charming cocktail at Bureau; one of London’s newest private members clubs.

With a hint of Soho edginess and vaulted arches, Bureau offers an alluring atmosphere and sumptuous interior, perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable evening.

ü      Get to know Kim Rix, founder and CEO of The SaVVy Club ^® 

ü      Kick Off 2009 with a glamorous cocktail event!

ü      Learn about the exceptional social events calendar exclusively offered by The SaVVy Club ^®

ü      Allow Kim to get to know you, so that she can tailor your future SaVVy Club^® experiences to better suit your own tastes.

ü      Meet and chat with other SaVVy people

ü      Try our unique complimentary cocktail – ‘SaVVyStication’, created exclusively for us by Tony Conigliaro, the UK’s top mixologist!

Access to our Cocktail Night is free to guests of members, but if you’ve not yet joined The SaVVy Club^® this fantastic occasion is available for just £37.50.

To book, call us now on 01280 818782, or e-mail at info@savvyclub.co.uk 

But why not save money and apply for your Guest Pass today, entitling you to come to the event for FREE and have full access to a month of exclusive events as a SaVVy Club^® member!

Whether you want to learn more about The SaVVy Club^® or just chat, relax and unwind in stylish surroundings, our open cocktail evening is the place to be.  

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tags: Cocktail Evening, Exclusive Club, Exclusive Event

It doesn’t happen too often but there are certain times when guests will just land on your doorstep. It happened to me last Christmas. Arrgghhh!!! Know the feeling?? So what do you do? For a start, smile - don’t leave them outside in the cold. Bring them in and follow my personal survival guide and you will come out looking like the perfect hostess.

Take the surprise out of surprise guests

Be organised. Keep a few luxury items in your store cupboard especially around Christmas time when you are most likely to have friends and family call by unexpectedly. Keep some wine and beer in the fridge too and you will remain the perfect hospitable host.

Food and drink

Firstly, no one will be expecting a full gourmet three course meal if they drop by unexpectedly. If you need to provide food keep it simple; finger foods are perfect for this type of occasion. Bread and cheese compliment wine perfectly. For something more substantial, you could serve pasta with pesto and parmesan shavings - minimal time and effort for maximum results.

Other essentials

Don’t panic if your home doesn’t look like a show home. Try and keep clutter to a minimum and use subdued lighting – it hides a multitude of sins like dust and dirt.

Light a scented candle to create atmosphere. Turn off the TV and put on some background music.

Entertaining at the last minute may seem scary but it doesn’t have to be. Just remember your guests won’t be expecting miracles – share what you have and they will be grateful.

I hope this is helpful.   Happy entertaining!!

Kim Rix

Chief Experience Officer

The SaVVy Club^® - An exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places and enjoying the best and exclusive events. 

Tags: Christmas Entertaining, Top Tips

Last week, members of The SaVVy Club^® were amongst the first to be invited to sample the delectable Winter cocktails at the Bureau. 

Ms Jayn Lee Miller, Member of The SaVVy Club^® and winner of The SaVVy Cocktail naming competition in 2007 says “ The evening at the Bureau was very enjoyable.  The cocktails were some of the best I have ever tasted.  As they were especially made for the autumn and winter season they were perfect for a chilly evening”.

My personal favourite was the ‘JR Special’ created by Lewis, which was awarded 3^rd place in the Drambui competition earlier in the week. Drambui mixed with Monkey Shoulder Whiskey and lemon curd, it certainly warmed the cockles of my heart!.

The next SaVVy Cocktail Party evening is being held at Bureau on Friday 21^st November. Come and meet the expert mixologists and let yourself be seduced with their award-winning cocktails.  Book here.

Kim Rix

Chief Experience Officer

The SaVVy Club^® - An exclusive social events club always delivering events that are intimate, stylish and memorable, allowing you to quickly meet a whole variety of people whilst exploring London’s finest places and enjoying the best and exclusive events.

Tags: Cocktail party, Drambui Competition, Exclusive Events, London Social Events, Winter Cocktails

We all love being invited to parties, whether they are social gatherings or the Christmas office party. As an invitee it is very tempting to think that you have no responsibility for the event, but you do. With the Christmas party season upon us, I felt it was timely to share a few tips with you.

RSVP

This little gathering of letters isn’t just there to look pretty. Always RSVP in the manner in which the invitation was received: if it was emailed, RSVP by email etc. Casually turning up on the evening of the event is not advisable as the host would undoubtedly have planned the event knowing the exact number of guests attending.

Also, if you are attending a Christmas dinner party don’t be afraid to ask if you can help. Your host may gladly accept your offer and ask you to bring the mince-pies. If they refuse don’t be offended, put your effort into choosing a good bottle for wine for your host to enjoy.

The art of conversation

Do your bit by making friendly conversation with the other guests. If you are stuck for things to say remember that people love to talk about themselves, you never know you may even find out that you have things in common.  Read our 10 Rules of Socialising.

Avoid sex, politics and religion – we don’t want any wars started.

Be responsible

By all means have a drink and relax but don’t go too far. No one wants to be the drunken guest who doesn’t know their limits. Marry each alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic one. You can be the life and soul of the Christmas party without dancing on the table.

Keep your eyes open

If this is your host’s first party they may be feeling the pressure. If you see they are showing signs of stress offer to help. If they say ‘no thanks’ then relax. You have done your bit as the polite guest.

The main things to remember are: respect your host and fellow guests, drink within your limits, avoid conversation clangers and help your host. Follow these simple rules and you’ll be inundated with Christmas party invitations.

The SaVVy Club - For those looking for something a bit more sophisticated…The SaVVy Club^®  is a unique organisation bringing together people with similar interests through bespoke social events, special occasions and parties.

Tags: Bespoke Parties, Christmas Parties, Dinner Parties, Exclusive Parties, London Parties, Office Party, Party Guest, Party Invitations, Private Parties, VIP Parties

The festive season is almost upon us. Have you given any thought to your Christmas party yet?

Everyone loves a good party. They are a great excuse to let your hair down, meet up with old friends and acquaintances and generally have a thoroughly riotous time.

But many of us find them to be a total nightmare to organise - catering, venue, entertainment, decorations, invitations…

If the thought of organising such events leaves you feeling cold why not let us do it for you?

We are experts at organising and creating bespoke social events.

Even if you would just like some advice, call 01280 818 782.  No obligation.

Tags: Bespoke Parties, Christmas Events, Christmas Parties, Tailor made Parties

Our next SaVVy Cocktail Party is being held on Friday 21 November.

For those who want to experience the finer things in life, The SaVVy Club^® is a unique organisation bringing together people with similar interests through bespoke social events and activities.

Held on a monthly basis, our cocktail parties provide you with the ideal opportunity to meet its Chief Experience Officer (CEO), Kim Rix.

Simply apply for your Guest Pass and book your place within its one month validity period. The cost of the pass will be refunded when you upgrade to full membership.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Kim Rix

The SaVVy Club^® We are also able to tailor-make events to your own specifications, for special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries or celebrations of any kind!

SPECIAL OFFER: Apply for membership before 31/12/2008 and receive 2 years membership for the price of 1.

Tags: bespoke social events, Cocktail party, Membership