Opulence - Bespoke Wine Experiences

After celebrating our two year anniversary last week, our Founder, Emma Broom, shares the story of how Opulence began with a vision to create something truly unique in corporate hospitality... "Opulence was founded in 2022 out of my passion for corporate hospitality and English wine. With years of experience in corporate events and hospitality at leading Barristers’ Chambers, along with a love for English wine nurtured during my time at a renowned English winery, I set out to create Opulence as a luxurious, unique and welcoming alternative to traditional corporate hospitality, dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the rich variety of English wines and the beautiful vineyards they come from. As the only company in the UK dedicated to merging English vineyards with corporate hospitality, we offer a fresh and distinctive approach to corporate events. Our mission is to introduce clients to the vibrant and exciting world of English wine through bespoke experiences that are not only unique but also memorable. I take immense pride in designing each experience with care and creativity, ensuring that it truly reflects our clients’ goals and values while showcasing the best of English wine and vineyards. With a commitment to creating unforgettable corporate experiences, I’m thrilled to continue sharing our passion, knowledge, and exclusive events featuring the finest English vineyards." #corporatehospitality #Englishwine #corporateevents #vineyards #founder

It's that exciting time of year again! Harvest is either just beginning or already in full swing at our partner vineyards, and the energy is contagious. This season marks the culmination of months of hard work, passion, and dedication as the vines yield their precious fruit. Harvesting is no easy task - it’s physically demanding, but incredibly rewarding. Many of our partner vineyards offer the unique opportunity to volunteer and be part of this special moment, and we highly recommend it! There’s nothing quite like getting your hands on the vines, being surrounded by the buzz of activity, and witnessing the start of what will eventually become the wines we love. If you're not able to volunteer, we encourage you to visit one of our partner vineyards, Balfour Winery, Chapel Down Group, Gusbourne, Herbert Hall, Squerryes Wine Estate, Wayfarer & Woodchurch Wine Estate (or an English vineyard in your local area) to take in the excitement. The atmosphere during harvest is unbeatable, and you'll get a glimpse of the incredible craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. At Opulence, we’re already thrilled to see what extraordinary wines will come from the 2024 harvest, and we can't wait to taste them in the years ahead with our clients. #corporatehospitality #englishwine #harvest #vintage

Are you still looking for a unique Christmas celebration for your team or clients? We have the perfect answer for you. Immerse yourself in opulent hospitality with a bespoke wine experience and celebrate the year in style with delicious locally-sourced food and award-winning English wine. From tailored day experiences, through to evening wine-paired dinners, allow us to create an unparalleled festive event for you. As well as our award-winning experiences, we also provide corporate gifting with the finest English wine and produce. With an array of options, including hampers, magnums, individual gift bottles, and non-alcoholic produce, each gift is beautifully boxed, complete with a company-branded message and delivery. Whatever your needs, we have the perfect gift to suit everyone. Get in touch to find out more about our festive celebrations and corporate gifting: contact@opulenceofengland.co.uk / https://lnkd.in/d994tPUx #corporatehospitality #englishwine #corporategifting

We were delighted to sponsor The Food and Drink Federation 2024 Awards recently and provide the winners of each category with a bottle of English sparkling wine from our vineyard partner, Herbert Hall. With headline sponsor KPMG UK and over 600 guests in attendance at The Roundhouse in London, it was an evening of celebrating the thriving food and drink industry over the past year and we were thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful evening.

Last week was a brilliant week hosting both new and returning clients at Balfour Winery and Herbert Hall! It was an absolute pleasure introducing our guests to the exceptional world of English wine, while continuing to create fresh, exciting experiences - even for those who've visited us before. Our vineyard experiences run all year round, offering unique opportunities to relax, connect and celebrate in beautiful surroundings. As we head into the festive season, we’re excited to offer unique Christmas English wine experiences, so if you are looking for an alternative to the traditional Christmas party, why not consider a day or exclusive evening hire at one of our partner vineyards? We’ll take care of every detail for you, including transport and accommodation at the charming Hand Picked Hotels, Chilston Park Hotel, ensuring a seamless and memorable Christmas event for you and your guests. https://lnkd.in/d994tPUx #corporatehospitality #englishwine

Vince Green, Steven Edwards and I had a fantastic time hosting guests at Balfour Winery and Herbert Hall Wines Ltd yesterday. A stunning sunny Kent day to enjoy some (or even lots of) fine wine in good company. Many thanks for joining us Hannah Proctor Rebecca Andrews-Walker Symon Barkway FCCA Sam Fenwick Chris Kirby-Turner David O'Brien Especially thanks to Emma Broom of Opulence - Bespoke Wine Experiences for arranging yet another great event and even organising the weather for us. There is one more clip from the day to follow... so watch this space

We are award winners!🥂🥳🏆 We are so over the moon to announce that at the UK StartUp Awards yesterday evening, Opulence was crowned the Hospitality & Events Start Up of the Year for the whole of the UK! We are so thankful to every one of our clients who has booked an experience with us over the past two years and most importantly to our incredible partner vineyards. Without their support, wonderful teams and of course amazing wine, we wouldn’t have a business, so we are eternally grateful for all of their continuous support. Time to celebrate with a glass or two of English wine! 🥂

We have had an incredible few days hosting clients from FTI Consulting and Beazley at Gusbourne and Woodchurch Wine Estate! While the weather didn’t always cooperate, it didn’t stop our guests from enjoying private vineyard tours, extended wine tastings, and exquisite three-course wine-paired lunches. We may not be able to promise perfect weather, but we can always deliver a memorable and relaxing experience where you can connect with clients or colleagues while indulging in award-winning English wines! #coproratehospitality #englishwine

We are excited to announce our upcoming Corporate Showcase at our partner accommodation, Hand Picked Hotels beautiful Chilston Park! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring our bespoke wine tastings, live music, a BBQ, and many more wonderful activities. If you are in charge of organising corporate events and would like to attend, please email either contact@opulenceofengland.co.uk or chilstonpark@handpicked.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you there! #corporatehospitality #corporateevents #teambuilding #eventprofs #awayday #corporateretreat

We pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences where our clients can relax and leisurely explore the individuality of each of our partner vineyards. With Opulence, there is no rushing - just the opportunity to savour every moment, connect with the stories behind the wines and learn about the growing world of English wine. https://lnkd.in/d994tPUx #englishwine #corporatehospitality