The Goring Meeting Review - April 2023

Meeting Review & Gallery

We welcomed well over 40 Housekeepers to The Goring hotel's stunning Garden Room where Michael Voigt the General Manager and Fernanda treated guests to champagne and the most exquisite canapés. 

We were then invited on a show round of the Royal Suite, where the Middleton's spent the night before 'The' wedding. It really was the epitome of elegance and traditional style.

When asked about the sheep dotted around the suite we were told that guests used to remark to the late George Goring that they did not feel as if they were in London when they stayed at The Goring, but rather it had the peace and calm of a country hotel – due to the beautiful garden and the very quiet location in Belgravia. So one day, when he was driving through Devon, Mr Goring came across the workshop of a gentleman who made the most engaging wooden sheep with real sheepskin fur. He bought one and took it back to The Goring, as he thought it really brought the country feel of the hotel to life. The guests loved it – and he subsequently commissioned him to make more and more. They are even allowed to take the little ones home!

Fernanda and Liana then gave us all an update on the events planned for the London & SE Region. More details on our website soon, but please save the dates - and time to start working on your suppliers to book a table!

London & SE Dates for your diary

• Prov date 13th June at The Middle Eight Hotel
• 7th July - UKHA Summer Ball in Stratford Upon Avon
• 22nd Sept - The Business Lunch at Pan Pacific
• 10th Oct at Cafe Royal
• 16th Dec - The Winter Ball at Park Plaza Riverbank

We also covered the results of our member survey which showed that over 50% o.f our members had been with the UKHA for over 5 years!

Fernanda and Liana thank everyone for coming along and look forward to seeing you in June at Middle Eight.