The Great British Buffet

For the grand finale to its annual interprise event, Pink Shoe Club again held the ‘Great British Buffet’ networking reception, featuring artisan and local British producers.

Hosted by The Earl of Erroll along with Helene Martin Gee, the reception took place at the glorious River Room by kind permission of The Lord Speaker. 

As ever, we were extremely well looked after by the charming Terry Eiss.

We were joined by Anne Marie Morris MP (right) founder of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Micro Business. Anne Marie spent time with delegates and was able to exchange views with some of the start-up business owners as well as school and university students.
Guests mingled with the speakers and panellists, sharing opinions on the debate, and exchanging business cards with a view to future opportunities. It was good so many students were able to stay for the reception, including those from Lambeth Academy and Goldsmiths, London University, plus emerging entrepreneurs from the NESTA pioneers programme.

The buffet table was laden with an array of tempting dishes chosen by food writer Lyndon Gee. From game pies and mini venison Yorkshire puddings to Gloucester Old Spot sausages and Haslet. Also on offer were baby Caerphilly and leek tarts, homity pies, Scottish smoked salmon, Wye Valley poached salmon and Sussex mackerel wraps.

Kentish artisan fruit juices including a very popular pear juice were available for students, along with sparkling English and red & white wines.

The evening went far too quickly, guests agreed it was a very special event in an unbeatable location with great food, excellent company....

 and stunning views..

A successful end to a brilliant interprise:2011!

With thanks to everyone involved and especially:

 Stephen Wagland, Sheila Williamson, Max Berendt, Sanya-Jeet Thandi for all their help and hard work!