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.

Explore everything that we have on offer!

Group Ticket Packages

11:45 - The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch officially opens its doors.

Sponsor and Group Ticket Packages enter Guildhall via the Art Gallery Entrance.

A complimentary glass of champagne is available upon arrival in the Livery Hall. Wine and soft drinks are available from the Free Bars, or Pol Roger Champagne can be purchased.

11:45 - The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch officially opens its doors.

Guests with Individual Tickets enter Guildhall via the Basinghall Street Entrance.

In the Old Library, we have a Free Bar serving wine, beer, and soft drinks. We also have a Pol Roger Champagne Bar and a Cocktail Bar.

Individual Tickets

The Great Hall

Lunch is served in the spectacular Great Hall. There are three lunch sittings: 12:30; 13:15; 14:00. When booking your ticket(s), please select your sitting time.

Lunch is served buffet-style with unreserved seating, allowing you to mingle freely with guests. We offer meat, vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, and gluten-free options.

After your meal, enjoy coffee, chocolates, and dessert, which are served in the Old Library and Livery Hall.

Champagne & Diamonds Bar

Purchase a glass - or bottle! - of Pol Roger Champagne. With each glass, you will recieve a free entry into the prize draw to win a beautiful pair of diamond earrings from renowned London jeweller, Susannah Lovis.

Free Bars

In the Old Library, Livery Hall, Crypts, and Great Hall, we have free bars serving a selection of wine, beer, non-alcoholic beer, and soft drinks.

Cocktail & Watch Bar

Enjoy a delicious cocktail, designed by the Lord Mayor and Consort, prepared by the master bartenders from Coq d'Argent. With each cocktail, recieve a free entry into the prize draw to win a watch from the historic British watchmaker, Pinchbeck.

Coffee, Chocolates & Dessert

Coffee and chocolates are available in the Old Library and Livery Hall - along with our delicious dessert, mango kulfi.

The Silent Auction

The Silent Auction has become a staple of the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch, with a range of fantastic prizes - from holidays to once-in-a-lifetime experiences - available to win.

The Silent Auction opens in January 2026 and closes on the 16th of April at 15:00.

Last year, the Silent Auction raised over £85,000 - help us beat that for 2026!

Prize Draw

Purchase tickets for a chance to win one of our exciting 12 prizes! Winners will be drawn and contacted after the Lunch.

Livery Stalls

Peruse the Livery Company selling stalls - from baked goods and fruit, to knitted socks, there's something for everyone.

Authors' Room

Pick up your next read in the Authors' Room! Our authors will be signing and selling their books.

Veterans' Garden

Each year, a commemorative garden is installed in Guildhall Yard for the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch.

The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch