Date: 3rd July 2025
Time: 6.00pm - 11.00pm
Venue: The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London EC3A 8BF
Ticket Price: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.
Dress code: Smart casual summer wear
Fresh look, new space - an event reimagined!
We’re taking our summer event to new heights – literally! This year, we’re swapping the traditional BBQ for an unforgettable party at The Gherkin, one of London’s most iconic venues. With breathtaking 360° views, a live DJ set, signature drinks, and delicious bowl food, this is the ultimate way to celebrate summer with the commercial interiors community.
Get ready for a lively, energy-filled evening with great music, buzzing conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow designers, industry insiders, and creative minds. Soak in the breathtaking backdrop of London’s skyline while making valuable connections. Whether you're here to catch up with colleagues, forge new business relationships, or simply revel in the summer spirit, this event promises good vibes, great company, and a night to remember.
What’s included in the ticket price?
- Access to one of London’s most sought-after venues
- A live DJ set and curated ambience
- Premium networking with 250 top-tier professionals
- Carefully selected food and drink offerings to enjoy throughout the evening
Selection of drinks:
Red Wine | White Wine | Rosé Wine | Bottled Beer | Soft Drinks
Cocktails on arrival:
Hugo Spritz | Spicy Tommy’s Margarita | Espresso Martini
Bowl Food Menu (Four bowls per person)
- Searcys Burger – Melted Monterey Jack, red onion jam, brioche bun (hot)
- Hereford Beef Pie with Shortcrust Pastry, Potato Purée & Parsley Sauce (hot)
- Deep Filled Lincolnshire Old Spot Ham & Pea Tart (hot)
- Cornish Pollack, Prawns & Mussels with Paella Rice, Sofrito & Saffron (gluten free, hot)
- Sweet & Sour Aubergine with Roasted Chickpeas, Sweet Potato & Soya Curd (vegan, gluten free)
- Tempura Smoked Tofu with Green Mango & Papaya Salad (vegan)
- Baked Macaroni with Red Leicester and Sweetcorn Rouille (vegetarian, hot)
Arrival and Security Information
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable arrival for all guests, entry will be staggered. Please ensure your team arrives at the time allocated to you once you book – this helps avoid congestion at security and reception. Late or early arrivals may be asked to wait. Entry times allocated were 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm and 6.45pm. Once in you can party up until 11pm!
What You Need to Know Before You Arrive:
Please click here for our Arrival & Security Information Leaflet outlining everything you and your guests need to know – from ID requirements to cloakroom details and lift access. Please read this carefully and share it with your attendees in advance.
Guest Information:
To ensure your guests receive all the essential event information (and to help us reduce last-minute dropouts), we kindly ask that you send us their names, dietary requirements and email addresses as soon as possible.
This will allow us to:
- Share important event updates and details directly with them
- Help them feel welcome and informed ahead of time
- Ensure a smooth check-in experience on the day
Important Member Booking Policy
To ensure that Commercial Interiors UK events are attended by our members and designers, specifiers, operators and industry leaders, members must purchase tickets for both themselves and clients/guests. Members are expected to allocate at least half the places purchased to clients/guests and a guest list is required prior to the event to confirm this. If on the provision of the guest list, it is found that only members staff are attending, these tickets will be cancelled. Full event rules can be found here.
Post event guest list:
A guest list of attendees will be provided after the event. This will include the names and company names of all who attended but will NOT provide email addresses.
Meet our sponsors
PS Interiors International Ltd
Celebrating nearly 40 years in the industry, PS Interiors is a leading supplier of high-quality, European-manufactured contract furniture. Known for its personal service and attention to detail, the company delivers tailored solutions across commercial, residential, and marine projects worldwide.
Discover their collections and bespoke offering at ps-interiors.co.uk
Seltex Wallcoverings
Since 1985, Seltex Wallcoverings has been designing, manufacturing and distributing exceptional contract wallcoverings from its London-based studio and facility. A family-owned UK business, Seltex works directly with architects and designers across the hospitality, office, marine, healthcare, retail, and residential sectors.
With thousands of colours, textures and bespoke solutions—including supersize prints and one-off designs—Seltex is trusted by major hotel groups worldwide for its style, quality and service.
Explore more at seltex.co.uk