The plans are well underway for a celebration of a lifetime this May! Whether you’re planning to celebrate King Charles III Coronation at home, heading into London, taking a trip to Windsor, or just wanting to enjoy food and drinks like Royalty, Luxe Bible have rounded up our fave things to do between 6th – 8th May.
Celebrate the King’s Coronation at Home with Stein’s at Home Lobster Thermidor Box
If you’re celebrating the Coronation at home then why not eat lobster fit for a king with The Stein’s at Home Lobster Thermidor Box? With nationwide delivery available on the 5th and 6th May and three absolutely fabulous courses, the seafood menu starts with six grilled scallops followed by lobster which has been prepped thermidor style, served with a light cream and dry vermouth sauce topped with Parmesan cheese and a mustard crust. For dessert, there’s a chocolate pave with biscuit crumb and Cornish clotted cream. What’s more, Jack Stein has created a handy video to ensure your meal is Royal ready!
when you order a Stein’s at Home box, the Stein’s team provide a free school meal to a child living in one of the world’s poorest countries through their partnership with One Feeds Two – a non-profit charity working with food companies to donate meals to children living in poverty.
The Lobster Thermidor Box is £136 serving two people. Wine and Champagne available at an additional cost. Order here.
Coronation Afternoon Tea at The Carlton Tower
You can guarantee a feast fit for a king if it’s been prepared by a former World’s Best Pastry Chef! Coronation Afternoon Tea at The Carlton Tower is a truly royal affair this May with Jessica Prealpato having created a gorgeous menu inspired by nature and Kew Gardens. Preserving and enhancing the natural sweetness of whole fruits, each dish relies on the naturally occurring sugars within each ingredient. The sensorial experience which experiments with unexpected pairings is unlike any Afternoon Tea you’re likely to have tasted! Well worth treating yourself this Coronation, it’s available for £75pp at The Carlton Tower, book here.
Celebrate the Coronation in Windsor with De Vere Beaumont Estate
Why not celebrate King Charles III Coronation with a stay in Windsor at De Vere Beaumont Estate which has a brilliant offer running. With a three night stay from just £334 per couple across the bank holiday weekend (6th – 8th May), you’ll get bed, breakfast and a limited edition Coronation themed Afternoon Tea.
What’s more, you’ll be right in the middle of the action as the BBC’s special concert takes place on Sunday 7th May.
With newly refurbished rooms in the Georgian mansion house, Penhaligon’s toiletries and fluffy bathrobes, the hotel is also dog friendly at an extra £30 per pooch.
Eat The King’s Favourite Dish at The Sloane Club
Celebrate King Charles’ Coronation with one of his favourite dishes at Sloane Place and The Sloane Club. As one of London’s most beloved private members clubs complete with Royal roots, it’s the perfect spot in which to enjoy truffle porcini mushroom risotto with wild garlic priced at £22. Available from the 6th – 8th May.
Party like Royalty at 100 Wardour Street
Brits can get patriotic on Sunday 7th May with a BRITPOP Edition Brunch at legendary drinking and dining destination 100 Wardour Street.
Featuring the very best of British music form Harry Styles to Elton John and The Spice Girls, get your Royal glam on and prepare for a brunch like no other! With bottomless bubbles to accompany brunch plus limited edition Ciroc cocktails, two courses are priced at £30pp and three for £35pp. Add bubbles for £25pp and a cocktail for just £11. Grab your tickets here.
Enjoy a Coronation Cocktail at Royal Lancaster London
Having been crafted especially for the King’s Coronation weekend, guests at Royal Lancaster London can enjoy The Monarch – an expertly mixed serve of Cambridge gin and Darjeeling tea infused with Noilly Prat. Priced at £18 and garnished with golden leaves, HRH is partial to a martini and this is a delicious twist on his favourite. The hotel is also serving up a special Coronation Afternoon Tea available with a Vegan option running from 28th April to 9th May priced at £39 (Weds to Fri) and £45 (Sat to Sun). Add a glass of fizz from £11 per person.
Go all out with a Michelin Starred Coronation Feast at Benares
Fit for a King, Benares’ Michelin starred Coronation Chicken feast is a limited edition special, available on the menu at the Berkeley Square restaurant form 5th – 8th May. Carved tableside, guests will get to enjoy a gorgeous spatchcock chicken roasted tandoor, served with a classic sweet and creamy coronation sauce which has been created exclusively by Exec Chef Sameer Taneja. Priced at £80 and serving two, it’s the perfect Coronation celebration in London this May bank holiday.
Celebrate with your Dog at M Canary Wharf
The Coronation celebrations in London are not just to be enjoyed by humans – oh no! Rolling out the red carpet on Sunday 7th May, M Canary Wharf are holding a Barking Banquet for a special edition of their iconic Pooch Party series. The best dressed pup will take home a crown of their own plus there’ll be loads of furry, fun and fancy festivities including a three course brunch for you to dine with your dog. Choose from shakshuka, steak and eggs and pancake stacks while your pooch enjoys chicken jerky three ways, biltong risotto and peanut butter cookies! The Barking Banquet is bookable from 12pm – 4pm on Sunday 7th May. Tickets are available HERE and cost £40, with £5 from each ticket being donated to Dogs Trust.
Coronation Celebrations with Shangri-La The Shard
There’s a tonne of cool stuff going on at Shangri-La The Shard to celebrate King Charles III Coronation! Join the Best of British After Party at GŎNG Bar located on level 52 with DJ sets playing the best of British, plus crowns on cocktails and royal themed bunting and balloons. (6th May 9pm – midnight) book here.
Bar 31 meanwhile will celebrate with a live stream of the ceremony on their large flatscreens while there’ll be tasty treats to enjoy and scones with jam and cream and refreshing Pimm’s cocktails from 10am on 6th May – book here.
Enjoy a Royal stay by VIP’ing it up like Royalty by booking a suite and receiving a themed gift pack for all the family… While there’s a Royal Jewels and Gin Overnight Experience allowing guests to learn about the rich history of London at the historic Tower of London, along with a visit to Jensen’s Gin Distillery in Bermondsey with private gin tastings available. Priced from £890 per night (Monday – Friday only). Book here.