THE EVENT: a preview of this year's sparkly Christmas theme and the 2012 Olympics packages in the Concerto Group's seasonal venue in the moat of the Tower of London
THE VENUE: The Tower Pavilion
HOSTS: The Ultimate Experience
THE GUESTS: over 500 event bookers
THE THEME: 'Bejewelled'
THE MENU: a selection of canapés and mini plates including seared scallops, venison wellington, beef and oyster pie and guinea fowl kievs
TO DRINK: Amaretto Fizz, hot-cider punch with cloves, pink ginger and lychee; plus sparkling wine and beer ? not forgetting vodka snow cones in a choice of flavours
SPEAKER: Ultimate Experience?s MD Stephen Lawrence
THE ENTERTAINMENT: musicians Urban Groove and welcome-party carol singers provided the music; The Royal Footman held our hand to the door; Danny Alexander kept the crowd amused with magic tricks
SUPPLIERS: catering from Create; staff from Lola; entertainment from Full Circle
THE TALKING POINT: VIP screenings for the big Olympic fixtures next summer
WE LOVED: the passionfruit vodka snow cones and dainty plates of 'ham and crackling' with mash and red cabbage ? a delicious Christmas dish from Create