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Amidst great hype, High Society staff made their way to Sir Paul McCartney’s home on 9th October to serve up a delicious Vegan wedding feast, provided by Ottolenghi. A proud-as-punch Sir Paul looked rather dapper in a sharp blue Stella McCartney suit, and beaming bride Nancy dazzled in a beautiful Stella McCartney gown. Entertainment was provided by DJ Mark Ronson, and High Society staff looked

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Pink Floyd’s best-selling album ‘The Wall’ was given a new lease of life in May, as singer Roger Waters took to the O2 arena stage in one of the most expensive rock tours undertaken in history. High Society staff were on hand throughout the whole tour, serving refreshments backstage, manning the bars and helping out at after show parties.

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A hand-picked selection High Society staff were recently chosen to feature in a couple of episodes of E4’s hit reality series Made in Chelsea. In Series 2, Episode 9, our staff served tea and cake to Chelsea Pensioners and cast members at a charity event at Royal Hospital Chelsea. High Society was also selected to provide waiting staff for their Christmas 2011 Special, which was aired over the

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On 6th July 2011, following a stupendous final show at Wembley Arena, High Society cocktail makers helped the band celebrate at Take That’s Progress Tour Wrap Party. Despite the torrential British weather, guests enjoyed a beach-themed party, compete with palm trees, hot tubs, Brazilian dancers and, of course, Pina Coladas.

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On 6th November 2011, Earl’s Court provided a wonderfully British setting for that globally-renowned annual fusion of tradition, pageantry and style – Miss World. High Society staff were proud to serve refreshments as Serkan Yasar from Turkey was crowned Miss World 2011.

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On 9th June, High Society staff served a sumptuous three course feast and the champagne was flowing at The Brewery, as the 18th Annual Kerrang! Awards kicked off. Our staff met the likes of Alice Cooper and Ozzie Osbourne as 30 Seconds to Mars emerged as the big winners of the evening.

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June 2011 saw High Society staff flying high at the world’s largest and oldest airshow. Working for Smart Event Catering, staff served high-profile military and corporate guests amidst an eclectic selection of military and civilian aircraft.

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Following our success at Chelsea Flower Show, High Society staff were invited to partake in the ultimate summer sporting event in the British summer social calendar. Our staff were in the thick of the action at Royal Ascot, serving race-goers in the private chalets and gardens of the Imperial Events Village, situated at the very heart of the racecourse.

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In 2011, High Society was once again selected to be the main hospitality staffing provider at The Chelsea Flower Show. Champagne sales hit a record high, as our staff served guests in the exclusive hospitality village, Presidents Marquee and various onsite bars and restaurants. They had the pleasure of serving Her Majesty the Queen, and rubbed shoulders with the likes of JLS, Gwyneth Paltrow and

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On Monday 14th March, A handpicked selection of staff had the privilege of serving Her Majesty the Queen at an inaugural Commonwealth Day reception in Marlborough House, the headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat. Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma (2nd R) and Commonwealth Parliamentarians were also in attendance, celebrating the Commonwealth 2011 theme ‘Women as Agents of

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On 24th February 2011, High Society staff were on hand to ensure that The Gaucho International Polo, the biggest event of the winter polo calendar, went off with a bang.The tournament, enjoyed live by over 7,000 spectators, was historically the largest display of arena polo in the UK. Three world class matches were played in the new intimate arena setting offered by The O2. Our staff worked

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The 2011 Olivier Awards ceremony was held on Sunday 13th March at The Theatre Royal on Drury Lane. A large team of High Society staff was on hand with champagne, ensuring that the cream of British theatre did not run dry. The Olivier Awards is the most extravagant and glamourous night in the British theatre calendar, and the stars were out on the red carpet in force.Guests and staff were treated

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On 15th February 2011, High Society staff were out in force at The London Palladium. The event was a fabulous charity gala performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz. The gala was in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity ‘Theatres for Theatres’ Appeal, and was intended to celebrate and aid the £20 million refurbishment of Covent Garden’s London

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For the third consecutive year, High Society staff were selected to work backstage at The Brit Awards in February. Our team were truly in the thick of the action, serving the likes of Rihanna (who went on to win the award for International Female Solo Artist), Cheryl Cole and Take That (who took the gong for Best British Group), ensuring that their dressing rooms and the backstage hospitality

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As the relentless flurry of December snow transformed Britain into a perilous ice rink, transport in London ground to a halt. With less than 5 hours notice, High Society staff trudged through the snow on 20th and 21st December to comfort the shivering queues of helpless travellers stranded at the Eurostar Terminal in Kings Cross St Pancras with a hot beverage. This was a small gesture for those

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High Society was selected to provide staff for the prestigious inaugural Norwood fundraising dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane on 15th November. More than 1,300 guests, including the Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks, entertainment mogul Simon Cowell and entrepreneur Theo Paphitis attended the glittering event – which featured guest speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Businessman Sir

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On 21st October, Just St. James Restaurant hosted the after party to the 54th BFI London Film Festival’s screening of the much anticipated historical drama ‘The King’s Speech’. High Society staff were on hand at the high-profile bash, serving champagne to the likes of Colin Firth and his lovely wife Livia Giuggioli, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce and Geoffrey Rush.Firth is tipped to get an

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Famous alumni including Jude Law, Dominic West, Clive Rowe, Sir Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey and Jane Horrocks were among the performers and guests at The Young Vic’s Forever Young Gala on 14th October 2010. The fundraising gala celebrated 40 years of the theatre's life, and aimed ‘to benefit the theatre makers of the next 40 years’.Guests were served ruby cocktails and a sumptuous buffet-style

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On Sunday 3rd October, a star-studded throng of Les Misérables veterans gathered in the O2 Arena to celebrate 25 years of Les Misérables on stage. High Society staff greeted guests and performers such as Connie Fischer, Michael Ball, Sir Ian McCellan, Christopher Biggins, The Jonas Brothers, Matt Lucas, Graham Norton and Gareth Gates, and served up a selection of Tuscan canapés and champagne.

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Zest Caterers, part of The Zest Group, have appointed High Society to be their exclusive front of house staffing supplier for the Bloomsburg Big Top at Coram’s Field in the heart of central London. They are now recruiting a core-team to work consistently in the Big Top through December. It is an exciting venue, totally unique to London, with some big industry names operating the site throughout

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On the afternoon of Saturday 18th September, Hyde Park was buzzing with a contagious carnivalesque atmosphere. As Carol Vorderman entertained a crowd of almost 80,000, High Society staff busied themselves preparing tea and cakes in Pope Benedict XVI’s Private Rooms. As the 265th Pope’s first Papal Visit to the UK, this was a landmark event which High Society was proud to be affiliated with.As

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High Society staff were out in force on 8th September for Fashion’s Night Out, masterminded by Vogue. This year the glitzy event was held in aid of Kids Company Charity. Thousands of shoppers stormed London’s West End as fashion stores laid on glamorous parties. Staff served champagne, cocktails and canapés to the fashion elite in stores such as Burberry, Maxmara, Browns, Mulberry and Rick

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For the second year running, High Society staff helped Sir Paul McCartney celebrate his birthday in style. On a glorious night in June staff arrived at the former Beatle’s residence to mix and serve up ‘Maccaritas’ as Sir Paul and friends settled down to watch World Cup football on TV. After the match, an eclectic mix of rock legends and Liverpudlian family members relocated to the fairy-grotto

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June saw the launch of Bombay Sapphire's new partnership with the V&A. High Society staff made sure that all guests got their hands on a G&T and some of the 4,000 canapes on offer. The event was linked with the opening of the museums show Architects Build Small Spaces as a celebration of the London Festival of Architecture.

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High Society staff spend time In The Ghetto at the launch of The Brewery's Spring/Summer menu. Staff were invited to dress in jeans, trainers and caps to serve a 10 course sampler menu to Brewery clients. Creating Ghetto names for themselves High Society staff really got Into The Ghetto.

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This year High Society staff were once again invited to work backstage at the BRIT awards. Serving drinks and food in the exclusive backstage bar staff were able to mingle with the likes of Robbie Williams, Kasabian, Cat Deeley and Peter Kay, whilst also listening in on the pre-show rehearsals. Positioned backstage during the awards staff were also able to congratulate recent winners, serving

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High Society staff dressed up in ruffled shirts and red sashes to serve celebrity guests at the Coldplay ‘Viva La Vida’ end of tour after show party at Wembley Arena. Chris Martin, Jay Z and Cheryl Cole to name just a few celebrities were served bacon and eggs and enormous platters of fruit. Staff also served Colin Firth at a charity event at The Roundhouse and worked alongside Amy Winehouse and

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It has been a busier than expected month for High Society staff which has seen them racing up to the Silverstone Grand Prix and then flying to Paris for the Air Show. Both events were a huge success and the feedback has been fantastic. In between all the travel, staff have also worked at some star studded events in London. These include serving up a vegetarian feast at Paul McCartney’s birthday

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High Society staff were this year’s main staff supplier at the Chelsea Flower show. In the Presidents Marquee our VIP staff were serving gin and tonics to the Queen and other dignitaries. Staff were able to use their restaurant experience by working at a ‘bunch’ of exclusive restaurants including the Loch Fyne Seafood and Champagne Bar. Throughout the week staff did not stop receiving compliments

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…and the Award for Best Waiting Staff goes to - High Society. Our staff were on VIP duty serving all the big name celebrities back stage at Earls Court for the Brit Awards 2009. Staff were serving drinks to Duffy, canapés to Kylie and tea to the Tings Tings. Once again High Society excelled with exceptional service proving that we provide the very best service at the most exclusive events. Look

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The audience at last Wednesday nights press performance of the new West End Oliver show were left wanting for more, after critics described the premiere show as fantastic! The audience brought the house down and gave the cast a standing ovation that went on for minutes. Rowan Atkinson was deemed a huge success as Fagin, as was Jodie Prenger, chosen from the talent show ‘I‘d do Anything’ to play

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This is what Prince Charles called the Armed Forces bravest heroes who were honoured at last night's Sun newspaper Military Awards ceremony at Hampton Court Palace.High Society were there serving drinks and dinner to Prince Charles and his wife, a host of celebrities and the numerous members of the Armed Forces there to pick up special awards. The top award went to a group of fearless paras who'd

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High Society waiting staff got to mix with the stars again this Friday 21st November at one of London's key hospitality events, all in aid if a great cause. Held at Battesea Evolution, it was the third Emeralds & Ivy Ball organised by Ronan Keating, in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation and Cancer Research UK. Stars there included Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, Ronan Keating and his wife,

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Last night High Society staff were on hand at the press conference to launch the new Sherlock Holmes big budget action movie directed by Guy Ritchie!Shooting is about to begin in London on the Warner Bros movie with Robert Downey Jr taking the lead alongside Jude Law, now confirmed as Dr Watson. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary, Rachel McAdams has signed on to play the

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Well it’s been non-stop at High Society these last few months, with their fabulous teams of hand-picked staff working across some of the most exciting events of the summer.It was a perfect balmy evening down by the Thames for the after-show party for the Mamma Mia film premiere, this summer’s hottest movie. Of course, the High Society staff, clad in sexy navy shorts and white polos, were on hand

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High Society is delighted to announce that we have just launched our new staffing structure, which offers clients the chance to choose staff with different levels of expertise.In order to provide the best possible service and enable clients to tailor make their staffing requirements to suit their specific needs, we have created a tiered structure, which reflects the different levels of

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High Society staff zoom into poll position!High Society sent a full team of staff to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, now the biggest motoring event of its type in the world. We cemented our position at the top, as London’s leading staffing agency, when one of our team members was nominated ‘Employee of the Event’!Set in the beautiful grounds of Goodwood House, The Festival offers a chance

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