Social: Launch Party at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro, Stratford-upon-Avon

Did you attend the exclusive opening night of Stratford-upon-Avon’s newest luxury hotel, Hotel du Vin? If so, you could be in our social photos from the evening

Guss Bakker, group CEO of Malmaisson and Hotel du Vin, speaking at the opening. He had flown in from a business trip to Africa specially for the evening, and was returning home to Paris the next day. (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

The newest luxury hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon invited selected guests to join them to celebrate their opening. General manager Nick Jefford welcomed 300 guests, who were treated to a butchery demonstration, Cotswold Gin tasting, Fruits de Mer seafood cart, charcuterie buffet displays, live cooking demonstrations and live music by The Peas.

Photography: Antony Thompson / Thousand Word Media

Karen Hannon and Paige Ardrey, from Hotel du Vin (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

Matthew Curtis, Raphelle Saint Marshall from Matthew Curtis Hair, Olivia Richards and Louise Taylor from Vin Neuf wine merchants. (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

James Higgins, group training manager, Nick Jefford, general manager, Hotel du Vin Stratford upon Avon, and Pauric McGurren, operations director (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

Inside the dining area in the new boutique hotel. (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

Inside of the rooms in the new boutique hotel. (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

Carron and Dr Hugo Kitchen (Image: © Thousand Word Media)

Simon Barber and Andy Hollis (Image: © Thousand Word Media)