London & SE Business Luncheon: Friday 24th April from 12.30pm

Date: Friday 24th April 2026 from 12.30pm
Region: London & SE
Meeting: The Pan Pacific London, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB

This event is now in CLOSED FOR NEW BOOKINGS.

April Business Luncheon - NEW BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

LONDON TUBE STRIKE

If the London tube strikes proceed as planned this week, it may affect travel to the event in the morning. The strike will stop at noon, with services recovering during early afternoon and likely to be running normally by late afternoon / early evening.

Overground Trains: The tube strike is not affecting overground services and The Pan Pacific is a 3min walk from Liverpool Street, a 15min walk from Cannon Street, a 19min walk from Old Street, a 10 min walk from Moorgate.

Taxis: A 10min taxi ride from London Bridge, or short 1.5m taxi ride from Farringdon ThamesLink.

The Elizabeth Line: This line is not affected by the strike and stops at Liverpool Street Station, only a 3min walk from the Pan Pacific. Please allow a little more time as this line is likely to be busier than usual.

Buses: The nearest bus stops to Pan Pacific London (80 Houndsditch) are Camomile Street (Stop W) and Wormwood Street (Stop Q), both located just a 1–2 minute walk away. These stops serve multiple routes, including the 26, 35, 47, 48, 149, 344, and N26.

Venue: The PanPacific London, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB

Date and Time: Friday 24th April from 12.30pm.

Ticket Prices:

Standard ticket price from 14th March: £120 per person
Bookings close: Friday 17th April 2026

Outstanding payments: Full payment for all tickets must be received by Friday 17th April. If you are delayed with payment please contact Margus at accounts.london@ukha.co.uk

Existing Booking Enquiries: Please contact Jackie at rsvp@ukha.co.uk

Travel: The hotel is located a a 3-5min walk from Liverpool Street, or a 7-10min walk from Aldgate on the Circle line.

Admissions: This UKHA London & SE event is open to all UKHA members from across the UK and their guests. The lead booker must be a current UKHA member.

Dress code: Lounge suit / smart casual.

Our Luncheon Menu

To Start

Heritage Tomato & Burrata  Aged Balsamic, Focaccia Crutons, Olive & Basil oil (VG), or
Salmon & Nori  Horseradish crème fraîche, beetroot, compressed cucumber

Followed by

Devon White Chicken,  Pomme purée, buttered spinach, tarragon velouté, or
Wild Mushroom Lasagne (VG) Truffle béchamel, fresh winter truffle, aged parmesan, olive oil

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie, Cherry Confit, Jivara-whipped Ganache (G,E,M,F), or
Milk Oolong Mousse, Peach Compote, Raspberry Soil (VG,GF)

Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors

Sponsorship enquiries please contact Kyle Clarke on sponsorship.london@ukha.co.uk

James Lincoln from Royal Jersey Laundry - pre-event bubbles, security & photographer
Ioana Rotaru from New Source Recruitment - wine
Neil Clews from Silentnight Contract Beds - IT/AV & speaker
Chris Kingsford from Richard Haworth Hotel Linen - general sponsorship
Sofia Bagauri from Lusso Hospitality Staffing - general sponsorship
Fatima Moussaoui from Mayfair Max Hospitality Recruitment Services - general sponsorship
Nick Appell from Casna Group Cleaning Services - general sponsorship
Shaftsberries Flowers Florist at The Pan Pacific - floral displays

Supporting Hospitality Action

Our chosen charity for this event is Hospitality Action, who provide vital support to those in our industry when they need it most, whether through financial support or simply being there in challenging times, supporting wellbeing, raising awareness and giving back to our industry, is at the heart of what they do.

We will be raising money through a prize draw to win one of three amazing Star Prizes, as well as other fun games!

Speaker: Sally Beck, General Manager at the Royal Lancaster London.

We are thrilled that Sally Beck will be our key-note speaker at the Luncheon. Sally has been the respected and admired General Manager of the 411-bedroom Royal Lancaster London for well over 13 years and has led the hotel through an £85m+ renovation, consistently securing its place in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2016.

Achievements & Impact:

> Known for a "people-first" culture, she is a former Hotelier of the Year and founder of the Hoteliers' Charter.

> Leadership: Joined as Hotel Manager in 2012, quickly becoming GM and steering the hotel through a massive, active renovation to five-star standards.

> Industry Advocacy: Launched the Hoteliers' Charter in 2021, a nationwide initiative with over 500 members dedicated to elevating hospitality careers, training, and staff welfare.

> Accolades: Named 2019 Hotelier of the Year at the Hotel Cateys and recognised in the inaugural Women to Watch in HTL Index

> Culture: Focuses on "servant leadership" to ensure a happy, engaged team, resulting in high employee retention and top 100 employer rankings.

> HR in Hospitality : Sally is also a St Julian Scholar and a prominent voice for mental health and professional development in the hospitality industry.

We are all really looking forward to hearing from Sally.