A glittering night at Claridge’s: The Drinks Trust Gala returns for 2025

The Drinks Trust is set to host its annual gala at Claridge’s on Monday, 6 October 2025. With just 240 guests, premium networking opportunities and the support of headline sponsor Hillebrand Gori, this year’s event promises elegance and purpose. The post A glittering night at Claridge’s: The Drinks Trust Gala returns for 2025 appeared first on The Drinks Business.

Apr 29, 2025 - 10:49
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A glittering night at Claridge’s: The Drinks Trust Gala returns for 2025
The Drinks Trust is set to host its annual gala at Claridge’s on Monday, 6 October 2025. With just 240 guests, premium networking opportunities and the support of headline sponsor Hillebrand Gori, this year’s event promises elegance and purpose. Famous premier 5-star hotel Claridge’s in Brook Street, the host venue for The Drinks Trust Gala 2025. Claridge’s, one of London’s most storied hotels, will provide the backdrop for The Drinks Trust’s annual gala, returning on Monday, 6 October 2025. This exclusive evening will welcome only 240 guests from across the drinks industry, with tables and sponsorships strictly limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The format will be familiar to seasoned attendees, beginning with a Champagne reception where guests will mingle with senior buyers, brand ambassadors and key professionals. A three-course dinner, designed and delivered by Claridge’s celebrated kitchen, will follow before the evening draws to a close with dancing and late carriages.

A night of rare opportunity

This year’s gala introduces premium tables, each designed to host a leading industry buyer and direct access to some of the sector’s most influential figures. “This night will be a rare opportunity to network with top industry leaders and buyers in an exclusive and intimate setting,” said Nicky Burston, chief executive of The Drinks Trust. The event’s significance is twofold: as a celebration of the community that shapes the drinks world and as a vital fundraiser for the Trust’s continued support of industry professionals across the UK. Proceeds will fund financial aid, well-being initiatives and training programmes aimed at nurturing a resilient and skilled workforce.

Support that sustains

Hillebrand Gori returns as headline sponsor, with The Drinks Trust crediting their “continued generosity and commitment to the drinks industry” as essential to the event’s success. The Trust encourages early engagement for those looking to support or attend, with Burston reiterating her excitement to “bring back the much-loved gala format” in a setting as esteemed as Claridge’s.

How to attend

Table reservations and sponsorship enquiries can be made via The Drinks Trust website or by contacting partnerships manager Anton Lovatt at anton@drinkstrust.org.uk.