Created in 2007 and first taking place in 2008, The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch is the City of London's hottest annual event.
Be part of an incredible series of events that raise money to help those who have served in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
11.45 am - The Lunch opens
Sponsor and Ticket Package Guests
Guests must arrive at Guildhall through the private entrance in Basinghall Street.
Drinks are available in the reception area in the Livery Hall, where a complimentary glass of champagne is served. Drinks are also available from the free bars, serving beer, wine and soft drinks.
Guests can purchase glasses of Champagne from the Champagne Bar in the Livery Hall and enter a draw to win a pair of Gold and Diamond earings.
Individual Guests and Smaller Groups
Guests enter Guildhall through the Art Gallery entrance and make their way to the Old Library for drinks, either at the free bars or from the Champagne and Cocktails bars.
There are many activities at the Lunch where guests can:
- Bid in the Silent Auction
- Take part in the Prize Draw
- Enter the Trafalgar Watch Prize Draw for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Pinchbeck Watch, specially handcrafted for the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch 2025.
- Visit the ‘Diamond and Champagne’ and ‘Watch and Cocktail’ bars for the chance to win a pair of gold and diamond earrings or a British handmade bespoke watch.
Lunch: three sittings
Lunch takes place for all guests in the Great Hall and food is served buffet-style; seating is unreserved, so guests can meet and network with others.
12.30 pm: First sitting begins
1.15 pm: Second sitting begins
2.00 pm: Third sitting begins
Post-Lunch
Once guests finish lunch in the Great Hall they are welcome to explore all the special extras offered throughout Guildhall. These include:
- In the South Ambulatory and Print Room, there are Livery Stalls, the three service Charities merchandise stalls and well-known authors signing their books.
- Coffee and chocolates are available for all guests in the Old Library. The free bars in the Livery Hall and Old Library reception areas remain open for all guests.
- Free bars in the Livery Hall and Old Library serving wine and Cobra Beer.
- Continue bidding in the Silent Auction which goes Live in January 2025.
- Take part in the Prize Draw.
- Re-visit the ‘Diamond and Champagne’ or ‘Watch and Cocktail’ bar for the chance to win a pair of gold and diamond earrings or a British handmade bespoke watch.
- Enjoy the commemorative garden in Guildhall Yard, designed by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners.
2.50 pm Prizes are drawn in the Old Library for the ‘Diamond and Champagne’ and ‘Watch and Cocktail’ bar raffles by the Lady Mayoress
3.00 pm The Lunch closes
