Palace, Palomas & Perfect Polish
Jimmy Garcia Catering partnered with Savile Rose to deliver the Essie Summer Party at the iconic Orangery, Kensington Palace. Welcoming 200 guests, the event transformed the historic venue into a vibrant brand experience, with beautifully presented food, bespoke cocktails and interactive moments designed to reflect Essie's playful, colourful identity.
Throughout the afternoon and early evening, guests enjoyed a continuous flow of seasonal canapés and bowl food, allowing them to explore the activation spaces while enjoying relaxed, informal hospitality. The menu featured crispy fried chicken with chilli crisp and furikake, La Latteria stracciatella pizzette with watercress pesto, and sweetcorn tapioca crisps with charred corn and vegan herb emulsion. Bowl food included line-caught tuna with compressed watermelon and whipped feta alongside pan-fried gnocchi with whipped lemon ricotta, peas and broad beans, showcasing fresh summer flavours throughout.
One of the standout moments was the bespoke Essie ice lollies, branded with the Essie logo and served from Magnum-style trays across the palace lawns. Available in honeydew melon and piña colada flavours, they provided a refreshing and highly shareable addition that perfectly complemented the sunny summer setting while reinforcing the brand throughout the guest experience.
The drinks offering continued the bright, seasonal theme with Rhubarb Highballs, Palomas and refreshing elderflower mocktails, alongside rosé, wine, beer and soft drinks. Every element, from the pastel styling to the food presentation, was carefully considered to align with Essie's distinctive aesthetic while respecting the venue's strict operational requirements, including one-bite canapés and non-staining menus within the historic palace.
Behind the scenes, our chefs, bartenders and front-of-house team delivered seamless hospitality across both the Orangery and its surrounding lawns, ensuring guests could move effortlessly between the beauty activations, drinks and food service throughout the day.
"A huge thank you for all of your hard work yesterday. The event was a huge success and the client was thrilled! It was an absolute pleasure working with you all in both the lead up to and on the day of the event itself, and we're so grateful for all of your hard work, patience and help throughout. Please pass on our sincerest thanks to your chefs and team, who worked tirelessly on the day – you were all amazing. We hope we have the opportunity to work together again in the not too distant future."
Jo and Lucy, Savile Rose
The result was a summer celebration that blended exceptional hospitality with immersive brand storytelling, creating an elegant yet playful experience that captured the spirit of Essie in one of London's most prestigious venues.
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