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1ST CALL RECOMMENDS – BATCH COUNTRY HOUSE

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We at 1st Call are proud to work with regularly with a number of beautiful local venues around the West Country. These range from small village halls and barns, large hotel chains and everything in between. The West Country has a wealth of venues that cater to all manner of events from weddings and birthday parties to corporate events. One venue that is capable to host all of these events is Batch Country House. Located in Lympsham (Somerset), this family run venue has 4 ceremony spaces, a large marque-style suite, 21 on-site bedrooms and some of the most stunning grounds surrounding the main house. It’s no surprise for the last 30 years, this venue is one of the most popular in the West Country for weddings.

Our Singing Waiters have performed at Batch for many years across many events. The majority of our visits have been for weddings as our Singing Waiters have surprised many brides, grooms and guests as part of their wedding breakfasts being hosted in the stunning Ivory Suite. The suite is perfectly designed for all forms of musical entertainment, with incredible acoustics that contribute to a loud celebration to occur. The staff at Batch always lay out the suite so beautifully, but also enable adequate room for our Singing Waiters to manoeuvre around the suite and include everyone in their performances. This allows our Singing Waiters to focus on creating a performance that can match the sheer majesty of the venue they are in.

But what truly makes Batch Country House so special are the people who work at this venue. From the owners James & Anna, Emma the events co-coordinator to Carol and all the fabulous members of their team, they make the experience of Batch nothing short of perfection from start to finish. They always make our Singing Waiters extremely welcome and we are always eager to return so we can see them again. It’s this collaborative effort between our team and the team at Batch that results in rip-roaring performances that raise the roof with those in attendance.

Batch Country House is the perfect option for anyone looking to create an event that will last long in the memory of all those whom attend it.

For more information, please visit https://www.batchcountryhouse.co.uk/

SO, WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

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It’s been a jubilant July for us here at 1st Call with a couple of amazing Singing Waiters that our teams performed at:

– The Compass Inn, Badminton (Wedding) – It was a hot, hot, hot day in the West Country as our fabulous duo of Peter and Elizabeth made their way to perform a Singing Waiters in the Orangery of The Compass Inn for the wedding breakfast of Keela and Josh. Despite the sizzling temperatures, the bride, groom and all their lively guests raised the glass roof on this beautiful venue as they celebrated in style with our Singing Waiters. The guests danced from the moment our team started singing till the moment they finished.

– Cadbury House, Congresbury (Wedding) – In one of the most beautiful local venues that we at 1st Call have in the West Country, our team of Yvonne and Stephen (singing together for the very 1st time) visited Cadbury House for the wedding breakfast of Jake & Amie and their rowdy group of unsuspecting guests. Booked by the bride and groom as a surprise for their friends and family, they didn’t disappoint. Jake and Amie even danced their way into the room and continued to dance all the way through our team’s performance. A great time had by all and a new singing partnership was created!

To see more about the above events, please visit our Facebook page.

Thank you to all our customers who chose 1st Call Singing Waiters for their event and to the amazing venues that we hope to visit again in the future.

If you’re looking to add Singing Waiters to your event, call us on 07980 863468 or email julian@1stcallentertainment.co.uk.

Poolside Relaxation and & a Crazy Conga!

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MAGICAL MOMENTS WE’VE MADE!
In this new segment, we are looking back at the Singing Waiters our teams have performed at that have stayed long in the memory. Whether that be for the location, the staff, the audience or the entire event itself, we have had the privilege to be a part of some very special events.

Poolside Relaxation and & a Crazy Conga!
Our 1st Magical Moment takes us back to September 2022 when our team of Amanda & Elizabeth visited the fabulous Barnstaple Hotel in Devon for the wedding breakfast of Claire and Adrian. As the amazing staff of The Barnstaple had the proceedings under control, our team were allowed access to the poolside area to relax, soak up some sun and stay hidden from the guests they were there to surprise. Luckily, neither of them felt the urge to go for dip.

When the performance kicked off, the guests were all in the mood to have a good time. We sometimes finish our routines by getting the bride to lead a conga line around the room. Thankfully the bride was happy to oblige and as she danced round the room, more of her guests joined the line. But they weren’t the only ones in the conga line, the wedding coordinator and some of her staff also joined in. To see that they were enjoying the party atmosphere as much as our Bride and Groom was incredible for our Singing Waiters.

For more of our Magical Moments, don’t hesitate to visit our Facebook page.

1ST CALL RECOMMENDS – PAPRIKA BRISTOL

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We at 1st Call perform in a variety of different venues and occasions for Singing Waiters. Whether it be wedding breakfasts, birthday parties or corporate events, our teams can adapt their skills to any occasion. Then we heard (via the amazing team at Whats On Bristol) from Tan, the owner of Paprika Bristol, an Indian restaurant based in South Bristol who were looking to do something a little different for their 10th anniversary weekend of celebration.

Their idea was to have our Singing Waiters perform 4 times (twice on Friday, twice on Saturday) for their customers in the restaurant. A Singing Waiters, open to the public and performed back-to-back between sittings, was a challenge that we were all excited to undertake. With our teams chosen (Peter/Elizabeth for Friday and Elizabeth/Stephen for Saturday) and the specifics for the events in place, Paprika’s weekend of celebration was an incredible success. Their customers for the weekend even included the Deputy Mayor of Bristol. The food was delicious and the customers enjoyed joining in with our singing waiters, singing and dancing along with every song.

But what made the weekend so fantastic was Tan, his brilliant team of waiters and chefs, a venue that is aesthetically beautiful and food of the highest standard and taste. Our three Singing Waiters even returned to Paprika following on from the event to enjoy the glorious food for themselves. It was 5 stars across the board from Peter, Elizabeth and Stephen.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that has a great atmosphere, welcoming staff that make you feel like part of the family and food that will have you planning to return before you’ve left, Paprika Bristol is the place for you. They also do takeaways!

For more information, please visit https://paprikabristol.uk

SO, WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

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SO, WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

It was a joyful June for us here at 1st Call with some amazing Singing Waiters that our teams performed at:

– Hartham Park, Corsham (Wedding) – This was our 1st visit to this stunning Georgian 50-acre estate for the wedding of Ashley & Abbie (booked by Teresa). The bride and groom were completely unaware and when it was time to perform, our Mrs. & Mr. team of Elizaeth & Stephen we’re thrilled to see the happy couple and all their guests were in the mood to celebrate in style. A special mention goes to Chloe and all her team at Hartham Park who made our team feel so welcome.

– The White Barn, Somerset (Wedding) – We visited this West Country jewel of a venue to surprise the guests of Casey Marie and Luke’s wedding breakfast. To accompany the big personalities that our team of Peter, Ian and Emma had fun with on the day was a cake that left the team speechless at almost 12 feet tall. This was certainly a culinary masterpiece to remember.

– Paintworks, Bristol (Corporate Party) – Booked as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Vulcain Engineering, our team visited The Paintworks in Bristol. This reimagined creative quarter saw almost 200 members of Vulcain’s family come together for delicious food (Relish Catering) combined with an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of their staff. Our team of Amanda, Elizabeth and Stephen earned an MVP award as they served a fabulous performance, keeping the energy levels as high as the temperature.

– Aylburton Village Hall, Lydney (Wedding) – On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, our team of Carol and Stephen visited this quaint little venue for the wedding breakfast of Phaedra & Niall. Booked for the 3rd time by the Godmother of the bride (Sara) our team had an amazing time with a wedding party who were not going to let the heatwave stop them from celebrating in style. A “fireball’” of a group.

– Froginwell Vineyard, Exeter (Wedding) – Returning to this ideallic venue for the 3rd time in 4 years, our “partners in wine” (Peter and Michelle) visited for the wedding breakfast of Emily & Brandon. The stunning vineyard in the Devonshire countryside is a perfect wedding venue and combined with the amazing team of Titley Green caterers, our Singing Waiters had everything they needed to sing and surprise the house down with a fabulous group of guests.

To see more about the above events, please visit our Facebook page.

Thank you to all our customers who chose 1st Call Singing Waiters for their event and to the amazing venues that we hope to visit again in the future.

If you’re looking to add Singing Waiters to your event, call us on 07980 863468 or email julian@1stcallentertainment.co.uk.

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PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEDIA CORRESPONDANT!

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PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEDIA CORRESPONDANT!

Hello and welcome to the NEW 1st Call Singing Waiters News Feed.

As part of our new regular newsletter, you can expect the following articles:
– Updates on the new events our team of performers sing & surprise at.
– Promotional reviews of some of our favourite venues, caterers, photographers and acts that we recommend for your next event.
– A look back at some of our previous events with “Magical Moments We’ve Made.”

We hope to give you more insight into our world of Singing Waiters than ever before.

Stay tuned.
Stephen, 1st Call Singing Waiters

The going was good at Phillip Hobbs Celebration

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Peter and Emma, the singing waiters of 1st Call, had the privilege of participating in a momentous celebration in the British horse racing industry last month. Trainer Philip Hobbs had achieved his 3000th win, and to commemorate this incredible milestone, his wife Sarah organised a unique luncheon at their stables near Minehead in Somerset. The guest list comprised their staff, horse trainers, and well-known jockeys. In order to add something extra special and distinct to the event, Sarah hired 1st Call singing waiters to surprise and entertain the guests.

According to Sarah, "Peter and Emma were fantastic. They blended in with the real wait staff, serving champagne and canapes before breaking out into song. They performed several popular tunes, encouraging everyone to join in." It was a fitting and enjoyable surprise for such an important occasion. Congratulations to Philip on his success, and here's to the next 3000 wins!

 

Had our guests in the palm of their hands

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The singing waiters were brilliant and had our guests in the palm of their hands?. Great singing and great songs. Everyone had a huge surprise and a fantastic time. It helped make our day.

Please pass this onto the singers on our behalf.

Thanks again

Dave & Liz
Bride & Groom
Village Hotel
Cardiff

Beautiful Brides bussle to Birmingham Venues

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The main wedding season will soon be with us and the city of Birmingham known affectionately as “the heart of the Midlands” will be bracing itself for another busy and successful season.

The city has a wealth of different style venues from which to choose to host the perfect day.

This of course can be complimented with the choice of entertainment for the guests.

One such choice for a wedding’s daytime guests is surprise singing waiters.
1st call singing waiters love performing in the city of Birmingham, their most recent performance was at the fabulous Ivy Restaurant in the popular Temple Row area.

Singers Neil and Michelle pretended to be waiters helping to serve the meal
and then at the appropriate moment suddenly launched into song!

Whatever you choice of wedding venue and entertainment there can be no doubt that the city of Birmingham has much to offer.

Special surprise is Southampton Singing Waiters

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was the chosen dream venue for Linda and Kevin’s big day.

This popular venue offers many features including a stunning glass ceilinged hall and beautiful gardens.

For entertainment Kevin and Linda wanted to offer their daytime guests something a little bit different and exciting.

This box was ticked by securing the services of 1st call singing waiters.

Singers Maureen, Dylan and Yvonne disguised themselves to be waiters and assisted in the serving of the wedding breakfast.

At an appropriate time they suddenly reached into their pockets for a microphone and duly launched into song.

It certainly was a big surprise for all of the guests who soon were singing along with many up dancing.This surprise fun entertainment certainly contributed to a wonderful wedding day for Linda and Kevin.