The Ultimate and Create team was declared the winner of the Best Seasonal Party Venue category for its City Central at the HAC venue.
The judges said: “This is a powerhouse seasonal venue - delivering scale, creativity and operational excellence in equal measure. Ultimate show strong seasonality to transform so dramatically between summer and winter and a real commitment to quality and sustainability. An amazing site that remains one of London’s iconic seasonal venues.”
Create’s chefs also impressed the 600+ guests with a three-course menu that featured:
- Poached Tiger Prawns, Roasted Pepper Quinoa and Butternut Squash Romesco
- Blackened Beef Sirloin, Potato & Short Rib Gratin, Caramelised Sand Carrot, Tenderstem and Peppercorn Jus
- Lemon Meringue Choux Bun with Blackcurrant Compote; Muscovado Caramelised Apple & Cinnamon Cheesecake and Layered Chocolate Marquise with Dark Chocolate Cremeux & Cocoa Nibs.
The CH&CO leisure business, which includes Ultimate, Create and Company of Cooks, was well represented at the London Venue and Catering Awards 2025, scooping recognition for its teams and venues with the following awards:
- Best Seasonal Party Venue: City Central at the HAC – winner
- Best Event Venue Under 750 attendees – Old Royal Naval College – winner
- Best Venue for Gala Dinners, Awards or Weddings: Plaisterers’ Hall – silver award
- Sustainability Award for Venues – BMA House – silver award
- Best Venue with Outside Space – East – Old Royal Naval College – bronze award
- Best Conference Venue – RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians) – bronze award