A select group of PA Life Club members joined a memorable event at Sir Christopher Wrenโs architectural masterpiece, St Stephen Walbrook on October 16th…
The London based Executive and Personal Assistants took in the breathtaking surroundings of the church in a private after hours experience and discovered how the royal architect created one of the City of Londonโs first and finest churches. All whilst networking and getting to know the venue’s event team, sipping on cocktails and enjoying canapes from St Stephen’s impressive catering partner Rocket Food.
What was on the menu on the memorable event at St Stephen Walbrook
The guests were welcomed with gin & tonic cocktails and rhubarb & ginger mocktails. Both were delicious and appreciated by the guests as you’d expect.
We also enjoyed the delicate and mouth-watering canapes which included a great choice of vegetarian and vegan options too. Here’s a run down of what we sampled, however Rocket Food will be able to create a selection to suit your preferences when you host an event at St Stephens Walbrook.
Vegeterian & vegan: Pecorino sable with fennel & lemon, grilled courgette and green bean & truffle parcel
Fish & seafood:ย smoked trout, roe & pickled mouli and tuna tataki
Poultry, meat & game: glazed chicken spiedini and Bresaolaย crostini
From the dessert menu, we indulged in: carrot & pecan cake and apple & blackberry cake
A tour of the beautiful St Stephen Walbrook
The guests also had a chance to take part in a 45 minutes private tour with an experienced City of London Guide to learn more about the history of this remarkable church. Following the tour it was time to enjoy dessert canapes and carry on networking with their fellow EAs and PAs, plus the host team.
More about St Stephen Walbrook
St Stephen Walbrook is located by Bank Station int eh City of London. It can truly be describes as a hidden gem within the City’s high rises. Once you step inside the beautiful and recently refurbished church, you’ll appreciate why it’s a very unique venue for events and celebrations.
The church, Sir Christopher Wrenโs masterpiece, has been described as one of the ten most important buildings in England. The main space is crowned by the first dome to be built in the UK, pre-dating St Paulโs Cathedral even.
The interior has been beautifully restored and renovated in the latter part of 2024 and into 2025. The focal point is its central stone altar, carved by Henry Moore in travertine marble. The altar stands on an elegant white marble floor surrounded by circular pews which are removable for events.
The main space can accommodate several event formats including product launch events, team or client celebrations, corporate dinners, receptions and fundraising events. The Naive can facilitate up to 100 guests for a drinks reception followed by a seated dinner around the circular altar, up to 200 guests enjoying a standing drinks reception beneath Wrenโs magnificent dome and up to 260 guests for a recital or concert with additional seating added.
Read our exclusive interview with Reverend Baxter who is activity involved in promoting as wide a use of St Stephen Walbrook as possible.
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