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I’m a wine specialist with a proven track record in designing, hosting, and executing bespoke wine events for corporate and professional audiences in London, across the UK, and internationally. From intimate wine dinners and networking tastings to large-scale Wine Safaris and interactive blind-tasting experiences, I create events that engage, entertain, and strengthen relationships. Past successes include rooftop Wine Safaris for 80 guests, and tailored anniversary tastings for that mirror a firm’s story through carefully selected wines. Whether in-person, hybrid, or virtual, every event is thoughtfully curated to combine wine, storytelling, and audience connection, delivering memorable, professional, and highly praised experiences.

“I make wine fun, easy, and accessible, crafting wine experiences that help you network with clients and teams, and elevate your brand. No pretension — just good fun, laughter, and myth‑busting, all aimed at building your knowledge and confidence in wine.”
— Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite

Private Networking Evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, Covent Garden

I hosted a private networking evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, and what a night it was. Twenty-two guests, fully booked, surprising no on-the-day drop outs, and such a buzz that no one wanted to leave. The goal was simple: bring marketing leaders from law firms together, make introductions, and let conversation flow naturally over great wine and food. We tasted four standout wines: - Oxney English Sparkling: crafted by the brilliant Kristen, who swapped PR

Private Milestone Dinner for Hogan Lovells & Vodafone

I hosted a private milestone dinner for Hogan Lovells and Vodafone, celebrating a 10-year working partnership on a major case. Twelve guests. Senior. Relationship-focused. No speeches. Just a table. We chose a private room at Mount Street Restaurant, warm, art-filled, intimate without feeling closed in. We opened with English Blanc de Blancs and a simple question: Would you confidently order English sparkling from a wine list? Curiosity replaced small talk almost immediately.

Bank of New York Mellon — Rooftop Wine Safari

Last year, I hosted my largest event to date — a Wine Safari for 80 guests on the rooftop of Bank of New York Mellon. For the first time, I wasn’t pouring solo. I was joined by two brilliant women in wine: Corinne Seely, winemaker at Exton Park and former youngest female winemaker in Bordeaux Kirsty Woodgate, wine expert and long-time industry colleague Together, we led guests through a tasting journey of wines owned or made by women, from classic Margaux to sta

Ropes & Gray — 15-Year UK Anniversary

Ropes & Gray asked me to design a wine experience to mark 15 years of business in the UK, alongside the opening of new offices in Paris and Milan. This was a significant moment for the firm not just an anniversary. From the outset, the brief was clear: the wines needed to mean something. This wasn’t about showcasing prestige for its own sake; it was about telling the firm’s story through the glass. Elizabeth & Wine designed a tasting that mirrored the business journey:

A Curated Wine Evening at Farm Shop, Audley Street

A recent event at the Farm Shop on Audley Street was a perfect reminder of how much craft and care sits behind truly good food and wine. Hand-cut charcuterie, farmhouse cheeses, and a line-up of bottles that sparked real conversation around the table. We started with Gusbourne’s Blanc de Blancs 2019, made by Mary Bridges, who became Head Winemaker at 30. It’s a gold-winning wine with serious pedigree (it was poured at Buckingham Palace during the London Olympics), and

An Evening Where Thoughtful Food & Wine Pairings Transform the Table with Kingsley Napley

Another brilliant Elizabeth & Wine tasting - this time with Kingsley Napley, exploring how thoughtful food and wine pairings can transform a table. We began with the cooler, more elegant cousin to Prosecco: Castelveder Franciacorta Rosé from Italy. From there, Samantha O’Keefe’s barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc from Lismore (South Africa) brought texture and depth (a real standout). Our journey continued through Beaujolais with Nicole Chanrion’s vibrant Côte de Brouilly 2019

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