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When Singing In Bath, Go Live In The Philippines.

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MAGICAL MOMENTS WE’VE MADE!

When Singing In Bath, Go Live In The Philippines.

This month’s Magical Moment takes us back to September 2023. Our very own Mr. & Mrs. (Stephen and Elizabeth) made the short trip across to Bath to perform in the mesmerizing Roman Baths and Pump Rooms as part of Aika and Tres’ wedding breakfast.

This wedding breakfast had an international flare as the wedding party were originally from the Philippines and many of the bride and groom’s friends and family had made the long journey to Bath for this stunning event. Our Singing Waiters, under the cover of disguise as waiting staff of the Pump Rooms, even got to meet the bride and groom prior to their entrance into the room. The adorable couple had no idea that the staff they were talking to were about to burst into song.

When Stephen and Elizabeth began to sing and surprise the guests, they could not have expected just how much excitement would erupt in the room from all the guests. After their performance, the team said that they felt like a popstar had just walked in the room, with the cheers and screams from the wedding party echoing in the room as they danced the night away. What they did not know until afterwards, was that a guest at the event was streaming their performance live to the Philippines, with thousands of people tuning in (early morning PST) to join in with Aika and Tres’ celebrations. Without a doubt our largest audience for a Singing Waiters to date.

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

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.

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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3 Reviews – Paprika Bristol Was The Place To Be!

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Had the best time watching Stephen and Elizabeth sing at Paprika made the night!

Jack Hartland

Absolutely bloody brilliant! Such a fun evening with Stephen and Elizabeth.

Incredible singing and such fun songs, made our night at Paprika.

10/10 would recommend and seeing everyone’s faces in such surprise – awesome.

Kate Hartland

Had a wonderful time in Paprika Bristol tonight being entertained by the 1st Call Singing Waiters.

Brilliant entertainment!

Sue Bessex

Peter and Ian did a smashing job!

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I booked 1st Call Singing Waiters as a surprise for my wife and guest at Kingscote Barn, and they absolutely blew everyone away. From the moment they started singing, the atmosphere completely changed within minutes they had everyone on their feet, dancing, laughing, and loving every second.

Peter and Ian did a smashing job. They were incredibly friendly, full of energy, and sang brilliantly. The surprise element was spot on and it became one of the highlights of the entire day.

If you’re looking for something fun, unforgettable, and guaranteed to get all your guests involved, I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. An amazing experience from start to finish!

Thank you,

Hannah and Max

The best surprise for our wedding!

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Hi Julian,

Peter and Elizabeth were the best surprise for our wedding yesterday!!

They got the party started, and bought everyone together. They were true professionals, singers and all round performers. One of the main highlights of our big day.

Would 100% recommend.

Sarah Gonsalves

Last Minute Booking, Nothing Was Too Much Trouble

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We booked 1st call singing waiters for our wedding last minute due to another company letting us down.

Julian was so friendly and helpful, and made our dreams come true! He was very response and reassuring and nothing was too much trouble.

On our wedding day we had 2 waiters for 95 people and it was incredible! The singing waiters mingled around with the catering waiters to have their faces seen and it was a complete surprise for everyone when they burst into song during dessert!

They got the guests up off their seat and it was a fantastic way to fill that usual “lull” after the wedding breakfast. Everyone commented how much fun it was and was a great atmosphere it brung, we can’t thank them enough for completing our wedding day.

They even ended on an S Club 7 song which was a special request! I can’t recommend them enough.

Thank you 🤩

Sarah

 

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!