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The Berkeley x Summerill & Bishop - The Art of Entertaining

The Berkeley and Summerill & Bishop announce a special collaboration celebrating The Art of Entertaining in your suite

Elegant dining room with a long table dressed in striped linens, white floral arrangements and upholstered chairs, framed by mirrored panels and modern artwork.

Thursday 25th June 2026: This summer, The Berkeley, the five star hotel in Knightsbridge, and British table linen institution, Summerill & Bishop, have collaborated to elevate the art of in-suite dining to a new level of luxury. The Art of Entertaining at The Berkeley allows guests to summon a whole dinner party tablescape to their suite - not just food, but atmosphere - transforming their private suite into the best table in the house.

Inspired by the hotel and its surroundings, Summerill & Bishop have curated a tablescape ‘menu’ with the tablecloth as the star of the show – featuring five seasonal designs exclusively for guests staying in The Berkeley suites. Designs celebrate the Knightbridge neighbourhood, from bold green and white stripes which speak to nearby Royal Parks, to floral illustrations including mimosa and lily of the valley motifs, nodding to the hotel’s love of floristry. In true convivial hosting spirit, which is a shared passion between both brands, The Berkeley and Summerill & Bishop have every entertaining occasion covered, from jovial tables of eight, to alfresco private terrace dining, to romantic tables for two.

This partnership has hospitality and togetherness at its heart and is a joyful reimagining of the traditional idea of room service - envisaged by so many as just a solo club sandwich. A Berkeley Butler will serve from a specially created menu which includes burrata, broad beans and pistachios; or asparagus with toasted hazelnuts; and centre-of-the-table showstoppers include salt-crusted wild seabass. Chocolate torta caprese, a seasonal fruit tarte and tiramisu are designed to finish the feast.  Seasonal cocktails have been carefully concocted, to be served generously in jugs: gin, elderflower, violet and pea, topped with soda and champagne; and Pimm’s laced with whisky, strawberry and cucumber, evoking the heady spirit of Summer dining.

Seb Bishop, CEO and Creative Director of Summerill & Bishop, says 'A tablecloth, to me, is a canvas for connection, and we believe that setting the table is the ultimate show of love and welcome, in the same way that The Berkeley team go to every length to create the ultimate, warm welcome. These meaningful moments – an invitation to slow down, to gather, and to rediscover the simple pleasure of spending time in a beautiful setting – resonate very deeply.’

The Berkeley x Summerill Bishop ‘The Art of Entertaining’ service is available across all suites in the hotel from Thursday 25th June. For more information, please visit The Berkeley.

NOTES TO EDITORS 

ABOUT THE BERKELEY

Nestled between leafy Belgravia and bustling Knightsbridge, The Berkeley, which is operated by Maybourne is the essence of contemporary chic and innovative luxury. With stunning rooms and suites, a rooftop pool with views over Hyde Park, as well as cocktails in the Bryan O’Sullivan-designed The Berkeley Bar and Terrace, The Berkeley provides the ultimate urban retreat in the heart of London. Guests can also step up to the Chef’s Counter of world-renowned pastry chef Cédric Grolet – his first home outside Paris – selling his signature colourful patisserie creations, and dine at La Môme London, from the team behind legendary restaurant in Cannes. The Berkeley.

ABOUT SUMMERILL & BISHOP  

Summerill & Bishop design and create the world’s most beautiful tablecloths. Guided by the belief that the tablecloth is truly the fabric of life, the brand considers setting the table an art form, an act that shows love and sets the scene for conversation, connection and conviviality amongst families and friends.  

Founded over three decades ago in 1994, Summerill & Bishop opened its flagship on a quiet, leafy corner of London’s Notting Hill, unveiling a second boutique in the heart of Belgravia in 2017.  

Grounded by a deep reverence for the social ritual of dining, the brand champions a return to the table, away from the distraction of digital devices, as a place to reconnect with loved ones. "If a table is set beautifully, people will linger longer" affirms CEO and Creative Director Seb Bishop. Each tablecloth design is created to transcend seasons and trends, to become a modern heirloom to be passed down the generations, thus transferring meaning and memory too.  

Celebrated for its bold yet sophisticated collaborations and uncompromising dedication to using the finest linens and materials throughout their collections, Summerill & Bishop has become the preeminent destination for tableware. Their designs are vibrant yet refined, elegant yet enduring, always honouring Summerill & Bishop’s guiding principle: to bring people together so that they can create lasting memories around the table. 

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