Rugby World Cup Preview Lunch: With Youngs, Cole, Vickery & Tindall

Experience an unforgettable Rugby World Cup Lunch at the prestigious 5-star JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London. Bringing together four legendary England Rugby players for an exceptional day of rugby, hospitality, fine dining and entertainment, this exclusive event offers guests the chance to watch England’s World Cup clash against Zimbabwe on the big screen before enjoying lunch and expert rugby insight from some of England’s greatest-ever players.

The panel includes two heroes of England’s famous 2003 Rugby World Cup triumph, Mike Tindall and Phil Vickery, alongside England’s most-capped player Ben Youngs and fellow Test centurion Dan Cole. Together, this special guest line-up have amassed an incredible 393 England caps, as well as multiple Six Nations titles, Rugby World Cup appearances, British & Irish Lions tours and domestic honours.

Whether you’re looking for an outstanding corporate rugby hospitality experience, a memorable day with clients or colleagues, or a unique opportunity to celebrate the Rugby World Cup with rugby legends, this promises to be one of the standout sporting lunches of 2027.

Watch England v Zimbabwe on the Big Screens!
The day begins with England’s second group match of the tournament against Zimbabwe, live on the big screens from the comfort of the Grosvenor House Hotel. Enjoy the atmosphere alongside fellow rugby fans, with expert analysis from VIP special guests during half-time and after the final whistle. Guests will then enjoy a superb three-course lunch, complimentary beers, house wines and soft drinks, live entertainment, a memorabilia auction and an exclusive interview with our England Rugby legends.

Silver Package

Reserved places within the Ballroom at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel
Tea, coffee and breakfast bap on arrival
Big screen coverage of England v Zimbabwe World Cup match
Half time and full-time analysis from our celebrity panel
Three course lunch
Complimentary beers, house wines and soft drinks (11am-3.30pm)
Interview with our celebrity panel
Event hosted by Pete Graves
Professional opera singer Emily Haig to sing between courses

Gold Package

All Silver Package inclusions
Access to VIP reception
Group photo with our special guests (full table booking only)
Company logo on our event menu cards
Reserved places on a premium positioned table within the Ballroom at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel

Event Itinerary

From 9.30am: Clients arrival. Tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival.
10.30am: Take your seats.
10.45am: England v Zimbabwe: World Cup Match: Kick-off
11am: Complimentary bar of beers, house wines and soft drinks is open.
11.30am: Half time. Analysis from our special guests.
11.40am: England v Zimbabwe: Second half
12.30pm: Full time. Analysis from our special guests.
12.45pm: Three course lunch is served.
1.30pm: Professional opera singer Emily Haig to sing between courses.
2.15pm: Professional opera singer Emily Haig to sing between courses.
2.45pm: Q & A session with our special guests.
3.30pm: Complimentary bar closes for the day.
3.45pm: Q & A session concludes.
3.45pm: Raffle is drawn
4.00pm: Event concludes