Quintessentially Foundation Poker at Savoy

Tuesday 30th October saw the Quintessentially Foundation - the charitable arm of Quintessentially host its annual poker evening in the beautifully restored Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel.

Following a lavish champagne reception, 250 players took their seats alongside VIP faces includingn Ben Fodenn, Zac Goldsmithn, Oliver Cheshire for this hotly anticipated tournament. At stake were ten amazing ‘money-can’t-buy’ prizes including a Working Title Film pre-release screening for 35 guests and a stay in Vegas, complete with a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. 

Held in association with Betfair and supported by Borro, guests were treated to flowing Johnnie Walker Blue Label ‘Perfect Serves, canapés and entertainment throughout the evening - including a showcase from celebrity magician Drummond Money-Coutts and a live performance from electric violin duo, FUSE. Former Bond actor Colin Salmon also took to the stage, making a moving speech on behalf of The Prince’s Trust before the final ten players battled it out on the top table. The evening raised an incredible £170,000, far exceeding the target set by Quintessentially Foundation and almost doubling the total amount raised last year. All monies raised were donated to The Prince’s Trust, the globally recognised charity dedicated to helping the young and unemployed throughout the UK. 

Skyfall - The Official Bond Cocktail at The Savoy

A special version of James Bond’s infamously favourite cocktail, specifically crafted for the Royal World Premiere of SKYFALL 007, is now available at The Savoy, London.

The creator, Erik Lorincz, who was nominated as the Global World Class Bartender of the Year in 2010, was asked by the makers of Bond to create his own version of a Vesper Martini for the premiere after being hired as a cocktail consultant on SKYFALL. Using unbeatable ingredients, Erik finessed his SKYFALL Martini – shaken, not stirred, of course. The drink was served at the premiere attended by an all-star guest list, including Daniel Craig, Rachael Weiss, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, David Walliams and Victoria Pendleton to name but a few.

Take aim and channel your inner 007 with the SKYFALL Cocktail. The drink is made using the ultra-premium London dry gin, Tanqueray No. TEN®, said to have been created for the perfect Martini, paired with the sophisticated Ketel One Vodka®. Tanqueray No. TEN is the only gin to be distilled using whole citrus fruit and botanicals with the resulting unique flavour earning it a place in the World Spirit Hall of Fame. This coupled with the crisp taste of Ketel One Vodka, inspired by over 300 years of the Nolet Family’s distilling expertise, gives the SKYFALL Cocktail an unbeatable taste, earning it a place in the hands of the Queen’s most deadly spy.

Enjoy its delectable flavour at The Savoy before heading for your own silver screen viewing.

Charity Poker Evening at The Savoy

The Quintessentially Foundation is organizing a very special charity event in aid of The Prince's Trust: Poker Evening at The Savoy London. This marvelous event will take place on the 30th October 2012 from 6 pm onwards and is open to the general public. Tickets can be purchased by visiting Quintessentialy website and are priced £500 for an individual player (or £5,000 for a table of 10 people). 

All monies raised from the evening will be donated to The Prince's trust - the globally recognised charity dedicated to helping the young and unemployed throughout the UK. Winners of the Poker Night will still be rewarded with 10 amazing 'money-can't-buy' prizes including a Working Title Film pre-release screening for 35 guests and a stay in Vegas, complete with a helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon. 

A poker fan or not, this is a fabulous event with an even more fabulous cause.