Archive for September 2013

There's only ten days to go till Covent Garden turns into a quaffer's paradise with London Cocktail Week, and we are curating the entertainment at the festival epicentre, the Seven Dials Club!

We've joined forces with Portobello Road Gin No 171 to bring you six nights of evening festival frolics on Earlham Street, with the Seven Dials Club being transformed into an old-world gin palace, the Pop-Up Parlour, and adjacent Las Vegas-style show room.

The week will feature swing dance, tango, cabaret, stand-up comedy, live bands, nightly DJs and, of course, an abundance of gin and other tipples to spice up your night.

So from October 7, head down to the Seven Dials Club - the perfect stop on anyone's tour of London Cocktail Week.

For more information on all the London Cocktail Week events and to purchase your festival wristband click here.

If you are celebrating a birthday throughout November or if you know anyone that is celebrating a birthday then fill out the application form below to claim a VIP experience courtesy of Velvet PR and grey goose vodka

If you celebrate your birthday with us any weekend throughout October at one of our select clubs then you will receive a VIP experience for you and all your friends all night!

If you have ever been in a club and looked at the tables that have continuous sparklers around them and have private shows from one of the fire breathers on your own table then this is your opportunity to be center stage and we will make your birthday all the more special!

You will receive a VIp experience on the night and we will also provide a bottle of Moet and Chandon for you to take away with you as well as delivering a custom made cake to your table on the night surrounded by sparklers and WE COVER THE COST!

This offer only applies throughout October and just FILL IN THE FORM BELOW to claim your October Birthday package with Velvet PR

Here are some words from a few lucky guests that have celebrated their birthdays with us:

Thanks for a great night! Still recovering. Really appreciate everything you did you us on the night

Amazing night at Aura Mayfair the other night just want to thank you for looking after us we had a fab time

Really enjoyed last night the girls are feeling a bit rough this morning but was worth it!

BOOK YOUR OCTOBER BIRTHDAY WITH US TODAY

Are you A student looking for an internship this year in PR / MARKETING?

If you are looking for a fantastic PR internship at Velvet PR then contact us with a photo and cover note explaining a bit about your self and one of the team will get back to you. Expenses paid internship in fantastic relaxed office space by a gym for 3 months. Opportunity to earn on top of expenses as well. Don't miss out.

We are also looking for work on a new exciting project in Los Angeles and successful interns may be invited to launch the business in LA next year!

We are looking for Sociable people with a good network of friends?

Living or studying in zone 1-3

Able to host events and attend parties over the weekend

Enjoys a good night out!

Good work ethic and keen to learn all about Marketing and PR

If you tick the boxes above then we want to hear from you!

Hip Hop Thursday’s have fast become London’s definitive Hip Hop & RnB night. With famous faces such as Tinie Tempah, Rita Ora and Rhianna passing through its doors, it really is a mid week party not to be missed. If you have never been, you have to go at least once!

Winner of the coveted Best New Club 2009 and Best Club 2010 awards at the prestigious London Club and Bar Awards, Jalouse is a luxury private members club, but also an impressive and accommodating venue that provides the ideal setting for a variety of events from our weekly parties to private corporate functions including product launches and staff parties, and fashion and entertainment events such as film and photo shoots, after-parties, catwalk shows and live performances.

Capacity is up to 450 people and is available for exclusive hire from Sunday to Tuesday and before 10:30pm from Wednesday to Saturday. Jalouse is licensed to be open up until as late as 4am.

All guests must be on the Guestlist.

Ladies FREE before 11pm, Guys £20 all night.

To book a VIP Table please go to the Table Booking page HERE.

Book your guestlist today!

Battersea is getting a new French bistro next week from Franck Raymond who has named the new Augustine Kitchen after his grandmother. Expect French-style tapas together with more classic fare, focussing on produce from France’s Evian region where Raymond was born.

Formerly head chef at Covent Garden’s Mon Plaisir, Raymond worked in Geneva as Head Chef at Le Marignac for three years and gaining two Michelin stars in the process, before setting up his own restaurant, Le Cheval Blanc in Evian. On moving to England, he worked for Marco Pierre White at the Oak Room and Titanic as Executive Sous Chef and as Head Pastry Chef at Kensington Place.

Augustine Kitchen will be a 60 cover restaurant with an intimate family feel. Raymond has hand-picked his producers to ensure the very best quality: charcuterie from Monsieur Colliard and fish from fourth generation fisherman, Monsieur Mouchet Anyhy sur Leman. The tapas menu available in the bar will feature Black pudding and apple tartelette, Duck rillettes and Reblochon and bacon gougères.

Menu highlights include starters of Cassolette of snails with garlic and parsley butter, French onion soup glazed with bleu de termignon and Reblochon and green apple fritters while mains feature Fillet of sea bream bouillabaisse, Slow cooked pork shank with flageolets and sage jus and Roast duck magret with spicy poached pear and timut pepper sauce. Desserts include Dark chocolate mousse with chocolate and caramel sauce and passion fruit sorbet, Coconut floating island with lime and Vanilla custard and rice pudding, pink pralines and pistachio.

Based on Franck’s own design, the main restaurant will have rustic oak tables with mismatched, reclaimed wooden and marble tables in the bar area. The space will be lit with candles for a warm and inviting atmosphere and artwork will depict images of Franck’s grandmother’s recipes plus old black and white photographs of his family.

www.augustine-kitchen.co.uk

MAKE A GROUP BOOKING FOR AUGUSTINE KITCHEN

It is nearly the winter and the club season is soon to pick up and get back to the sell out weekends we are used to. The summer has been a little quiet this season so we have unfortunately not been pushing the pre-club dinner that we all came to know and enjoy towards the end of last year.

Well fret no more...

Aura dinners are soon to return and we have a brand new sumptuous menu for you to look at and we can book in group set menu dinner for as little as £25 per head. The buffet will soon be returning as well for those of you that do not want to have a sit down dinner and those of you that do join us for our italian buffet then we will treat all of our guests to a nice ice cold glass of chardonnay to help wash down all that gorgeous food!

It really is a deal and if you would like to view the Aura Mayfair sit down menu then

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BRAND NEW AURA MAYFAIR MENU

WANT TO RESERVE A TABLE?

This 2013 we added more clubs to our guest lists! Among this new clubs is The Rose Club, a very exclusive venue that attracts a sophisticated crowd. It’s a hotspot where celebrities and Hollywood actors are often seen.

During the month of January we have been visited by the one and only Jamie Foxx. The Ray star  was in the city for the premier of Quentin Tarantino’s new movie “Djando Unchained” featuring Jamie Foxx and co-star Kerry Washington.

After the premier Jamie Foxx made an improvised appearance at The Rose Club where he took over the DJ booth to entertain the crowd. He partied until early hours of the morning.

 Here some pictures of Jamie Foxx at Rose London:

Guestlist and Table Bookings

Situated in London’s Mayfair, Funky Buddha, is renowned for being one of the West End's most in demand venues to date, which never fails to impress. Having completed a recent refurbishment worth half a million pounds, the extravagant club and bar bounces back bigger and better, with its unique oriental theme still remaining strong. Funky Buddha has a reputation for bringing you a night of exclusive luxury, glamour and style, so much that some of the worlds most talented and influential individuals have been seen parting here.

With a capacity of 250, Funky Buddha offers its guests an environment of exclusive comfort with its own distinct oriental twist, setting it apart from other prestigious venues in Mayfair. With a fully equipped DJ booth and dance floor, the dark yet intimate atmosphere allows you to take full advantage of the chilled and laid back vibe, so that you can really let your hair down and dance the night away in prominent style. Surrounded by sumptuous leather sofas, accompanied by tables, which are of course always complemented by the ubiquitous ice buckets, Funky Buddha has a unique ambience that will make your clubbing experience truly memorable.

Funky Buddha Guestlist is one of the most exclusive haunts in Mayfair and with it's relationships with The Mayfair Club and Nobu Funky Buddha remains one of the most popular after dinner party destinations in London

The beauty and sophistication of Funky Buddha  is second to none and with a modern take on an art deco feel. FunkyBuddha's most popular nights are Tuesdays, Friday and Saturday and the venue is full to capacity on most weekends with table bookings making up a huge portion of the club.

Funky Buddha has had a high profile for being one of the top hang outs with A list celebrities, featuring the likes of Timberland, JLS, Pixie Lott and Ja Rule caught showing their faces in the past. Throughout the years, the venue has gained itself a name, making it one of the most desired locations in the capital today, and due to its slightly smaller capacity, the door staff often tend to be extremely strict, favoring all girl and mixed groups with an over 21s policy at the weekends. The dress code is smart and stylish and once you enter through the doors you will find yourself surrounded by a fun, fashionable and sophisticated party crowd.

With it's close proximity to several exclusive restaurants and bar Funky Buddha Guestlist is the place to be seen. With it's trendy crowd and fashionable guestlist only clientele funky buddha remains top of the list if you are looking for an exclusive party amongst London's A-List crowd.

There is guaranteed to be something to suit your taste, as Funky Buddha is keen to make sure there is something for everyone, playing a great mix of funky house, RnB, hip-hop, commercial and rock music allowing you to really get lost in the rhythm of the beat that runs until 3am in the morning.

With an impressive selection of beverages ranging from cocktails, shots, beer & spirits and wine to the venues most exclusive bottles of champagne, which is always elegantly finished off with a sparkler when purchased with every bottle, you are spoilt for choice at the bar. If you opt for the cheaper end of the drinks menu, a cocktail will typically cost you around £15.

There are as mentioned two very separate areas within Funky buddha. Firstly you have the main room where all the action happens shall we say. This particular area in  is generally where the higher table spenders like to book and mix with the regular punters around a central bar. As you walk down the staircase to the right you can find a separate room which we like to call the "Chill Out"room. This room is filled with comfy leather sofas and water features that help take you mind away from the madness in the main room.

Table reservations are highly recommended however you won't find yourself sat down for long as a combination of RnB and funky House form one of London's top resident DJ's will keep you dancing throughout the night.

Funky Buddha is a fantastic addition to the Mayfair Club scene and has easily cemented itself by having a fantastic reputation amongst many a London clubber.

If you want to be part of London A-list crowd , then put on your smartest outfit and head over to Green Park and take the short walk down Berkeley Street and get on the Funky Buddha Guestlist today.

Funky buddha guestlist is the latest addition to Velvet Pr and we are pleased to be able to offer guestlist and tables for Funky Buddha if you require a guestlist use the booking form below.

Funky Buddha Guestlist is the club of choice for many an A-list star.Models and socialites unite at the doors of this excluisve club every week at this suave and sophisticated nightclub in the heart of mayfair . You can expect nothing less than the most glamorous crowd London can offer and Funky Buddha Guestlist is where you can find some of the biggest bottles of champagne available to buy on the market being popped by some of London wealthiest

The music policy is guaranteed to please at Funky Buddha with the club affording a huge budget to bringing in some of the hottest artist to play guest set on a weekly basis funky buddha is certainly the choice of many simply down to its music policy.

It is safe to say that Funky Buddha is the ideal venue for you if you are looking for a sophisticated night of prestige and pure opulence mixed with its own unique oriental theme.

Finding your feet fashion (www.fyffashion.co.uk) is a scam and we warn anyone that is planning on using FYF fashion to seriously reconsider. Finding your feet fashion have on numerous occasion not paid for services relating to their business and we can only assume that because of this that they are out there to take other people money or use other people services and not pay them for it.

If you are planning an event or if you are a venue then we through our own experience we suggest that you avoid www.fyffashion.co.uk at ALL COSTS

Anybody looking to get into the industry we believe that this is a fake charity set out to request services and not pay for them.

We are aware that FYF fashion are planning events throughout 2013 and we suggest that you stay clear of these events or risk losing your money.

We are currently taking finding your feet fashion to court to recover money for servcies that they have not paid.

AVOID FINDING YOUR FEET FASHION SCAM.

In our opinion they are using the charity for a front to take peoples money and avoid paying for services. /we will not stop until people hear about how Finding your feet fashion have scammed people out of money.

If you are a student starting or already attending university this year and want to make some serious cash on the side of your studies then get in touch today

We are currently recruiting for our new batch of 2013 Velvet Pr sub-promoters and if you want to be a part of London most exclusive nightclub team then all you have to do is email us a picture and a little bit about you!

We currently host and promote a selection of London finest clubs and if you have just started University then this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a name for yourself in your halls or at university!

Promoting is really simple and all you have to do is round up your friends and bring them down to one of our venues and we can pay you up to £10 per guest that you bring! Not only that but on the night we will personally look after you with drinks inside the club to host your guests with.

Club promoting will suit someone who has a very sociable personality and has a large social network (basically are you popular!) if you like the sound of the above or if i have described you in anyway then get in touch for more information.

Apply to become a Velvet PR promoter today!