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Buckingham Palace - The Butchers Guild Dinner
“Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has asked me to write and tell you how much she enjoyed attending your installation as Master of the York Butchers Guild and the Shrove Tuesday Feast. The Princess Royal has asked me to pass on her warmest thanks to the former master and not forgeting the chefs and serving staff for producing such an excellent dinner. It was a memorable evening and Her Royal Highness cannot thank you all enough for inviting her to such a wonderful occasion.”
Lady in Waiting to HRH The Princess Royal
About Us
Poppy was founded by Simon Halmshaw a former Army Officer who served over 20 years in the Army Catering Corp and The Royal Logistic Corp.
During his career he has been involved in many high profile events, catering for many VIP’S from Her Majesty the Queen to numerous Foreign and Commonwealth Ambassadors to Lords and Ladies.



