Glaziers Hall, the Livery Hall based on the South Bank in London, has partnered with Life’s Kitchen, the Livery Hall Venue and Catering experts known for their “love of food and sense of occasion”, to appoint Livery events expert, Bernard Esseul.

Having worked in the world of Livery for more than 20 years, and closely with Life’s Kitchen for venues including Tallow Chandlers Hall, Pewterers Hall and Butchers Hall, Bernard will use his experience to complement and enhance the packages that are offered by both organisations.

Familiar with most of the Livery Companies, the general format of events, and the small, yet important details that are specific to each, Bernard will further establish the role that he plays in delivering carefully planned Livery celebrations, including those that take place at Glaziers Hall.

General Manager for Glaziers Hall, Will Simmonds, comments: “Since my appointment earlier in the year, I have been looking at ways in which we can better serve the Livery Companies and ensure that we have everything in place to turn their events into memorable experiences.

“Working with a specialist like Bernard means that we can be sure that all specific and more complex requirements are addressed.

“The Livery Companies of the City of London are an important community to us, not least because our Hall is supported by a shareholding of three Worshipful Companies: The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass, The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers and The Worshipful Company of Launderers.

“We look forward to building this partnership and to working with more Livery Companies over the coming months and years to come.”

Lydia Newbold, Sales Manager at Life’s Kitchen, comments: “This strategic partnership to appoint Bernard makes perfect sense. After all, we have worked with him and Glaziers Hall for some time now. As such, there was no doubt we could all benefit.

“We are very much looking forward to tapping into the knowledge that Bernard has and to developing our packages for the Livery Companies at price points that work. It is our focus through this partnership to create and serve more delicious dishes for the celebrations, ceremonies and events that the Livery Companies host at venues throughout London.”

Bernard Esseul, comments: “This partnership presents a very exciting opportunity for me. I have worked alongside many of the Livery Companies and for associated venues for years. This has given me the insight that I need to make informed recommendations that add value and give each client exactly what they are looking for.”

Glaziers Hall has seven unique spaces available, with a capacity for up to 450 guests. The building can be hired exclusively, or clients can choose one of the seven event spaces to meet their specific requirements.