Ever wondered what life is like as a Quintessentially member? Well, now you don’t have to – we’re giving you an exclusive look into our world. We make magic happen for our members, wherever they are and with whatever they need. Without us, they wouldn’t have tickets to sold-out concerts, front-row seats to fashion shows, and spots on invite-only guest lists.
With 40 offices worldwide, we make it our mission to ensure our members live a life without limits. Every day, we open the door to the world’s most exclusive events – and last month was no different. So, without further ado, here’s what our members got up to in June…
Summer members’ drinks
We can’t disclose the location, but we can share the details. Our Elite and Quintessence members kicked off the World Cup on home turf with complimentary drinks and a screening of England vs Croatia on the terrace of a popular private members’ club. They also took home personalised England shirt biscuits, with the option of bringing a plus one.
Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot
We don’t horse around when it comes to one of our favourite equestrian events. Once again, we hosted a pre-race picnic and Champagne reception in the Owners’ & Trainers’ Car Park, complete with goody bags. From there, our members trotted off to our triple-sized box designed by Joanna Wood Interiors. New this year: the space was filled with priceless works by Picasso and Banksy.
Ascot Racecourse, SL5 7JX
28 Berkeley Square, W1J 6EN
The Louis Vuitton Hotel London
How do you spend your Friday mornings? For our well-heeled members, it was a complimentary private takeover of the Louis Vuitton pop-up hotel in Mayfair. They sat down for a breakfast by Café Alma, followed by an exclusive tour of the three-storey Georgian townhouse – experiencing it all before it opened to the public.
The launch of Alaïa’s Bicester Village boutique
Next stop: Bicester Village. After a short train journey from Marylebone, we bagged our members an exclusive preview of the new Alaïa boutique before it opened to the public. After browsing the designer’s latest pieces, they headed over to Cecconi’s for a spot of lunch, followed by spending the remainder of the afternoon at their leisure.
50 Pingle Dr, OX26 6WD
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, SW19 5AG
Wimbledon
As well as securing spots at Wimbledon screenings in London, we ensured our members had ace days at the courts, too. This meant that they were front and Centre (Court) for all the action, soaking up the sunshine alongside plenty of Pimm’s and punnets of strawberries and cream, all from some of the best seats in the grounds.
A pre-Wimbledon styling event with Ralph Lauren
Before The Championships, they swung by the New Bond Street flagship store for complimentary appointments in its private penthouse. Our sport- and style-loving members explored the new collections and secured signature striped pieces and linens ahead of Wimbledon. Plus, they received a bespoke Ralph Lauren tennis ball.
1 New Bond St, W1S 3RL
11 Bd Albert 1er, 98000 Monaco
Monaco Grand Prix
With Formula 1 fans flocking to the French Riviera earlier this month, we made sure our members made the most of race weekend – from securing tables at some of the best restaurants in Monaco to arranging hospitality packages. We got the full lowdown from Scuderia Ferrari star Charles Leclerc, the first Monégasque to win on home turf – get up to speed here.
The Quintessentially Foundation Bike Ride
This year, Quintessentially Foundation’s annual Bike Ride took place across northern Italy. The Foundation’s team of cyclists pedalled 350km from Turin to Lake Como, climbing 3,500m (which, to put into perspective, is over three times the height of the Burj Khalifa). And your support can still go the distance – donate to our appeal here.
Various locations: Italy, Switzerland
Burlington House, W1J 0BD
A preview of the Royal Academy of Arts
Our art services give aficionados access to world-leading galleries and auction houses – like when we sourced complimentary tickets to the Summer Exhibition before it opened to the public at the Royal Academy of Arts. The VIP preview event allowed our members to explore one of London’s most renowned art shows, thanks to our partnership with Bond Street.
'Zurbarán' at the National Gallery
Since we've turned access into an art form, we also secured spaces on a pre-opening private tour of Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán’s exhibition in the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery. Among fellow aficionados, they experienced the exhibition first thing in the morning, ahead of its public opening.
Trafalgar Sq, WC2N 5DN
Various locations, UK
Full Steam Ahead with Macallan
All aboard: our philanthropic members travelled on the British Pullman, A Belmond Train for a full-day journey to Margate with Dame Tracey Emin. Brunch was served in the carriages as they rolled through the Kent countryside, followed by a private studio visit, a Champagne reception, and a three-course dinner on the return to London, all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
FIFA World Cup
With cities like New York warming up for football fans, we secured FIFA World Cup hospitality packages and ticket-only options for our members to ensure they could catch the most sought-after matches. What’s more, our in-house travel team were ready to assist with everything from flights to accommodation for those hopping over the pond for the tournament.
Various locations
1252 District Dr, CA 90305
A World Cup experience at Cosm Los Angeles
Our partner ARENA private members’ club hosted members at a complimentary screening of the USMNT vs. Türkiye. Cosm Los Angeles’ signature Shared Reality experience brought the game to life on an 87-foot curved LED screen with spatial audio – allowing our members to feel as though they were sat inside the stadium.
The Buckhead Experience
You could head to the Atlanta Stadium to watch the World Cup games alongside 75,000 spectators. Or, if you’re one of our members, you could join former Premier League player and current USMNT coach Jack Collison, alongside other high-profile attendees, in a private field-level suite. We know which one we’d prefer.
1 AMB Dr NW, GA 30313
Various locations, USA
NBA Finals Games 3,4 & 5
That wasn’t all for our sport-loving members. They also scored prime seats for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, and Game 5 in Texas, placing them right in the thick of the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs’ star-studded crowd. And, fittingly, the sunset turned a perfect shade of orange for the occasion.
NASCAR Cup Series
Over in San Diego, we secured a suite at the sold-out inaugural NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado. Our members were front and centre as the cars whizzed around the circuit, with Corey Heim claiming his first career Cup Series victory.
2475 McKean St, CA 92136
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, NY 11968
U.S. Open Golf Championship
For those of our members for whom golf is their cup of tee, they made their way to Southampton to watch the third major of the season at one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses. With premium tickets and VIP hospitality, they enjoyed prime viewing positions – just in time for Father’s Day weekend in the States.
A private screening of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
McLaren took the wheel to host our UAE-based members at The Lana’s Basque-inspired Jara Bar for a private screening of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. They enjoyed a rainbow display of supercars outside the hotel before being whisked up to the 18th floor of the hotel to watch Lewis Hamilton take home his first win for Ferrari.
The Lana, Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai
Messepl 10, 4005 Basel, Switzerland
Art Basel Switzerland
As the official concierge partner for Art Basel worldwide, we secured complimentary tickets to where the fair began in Basel, Switzerland. But not just any tickets. Our Quintessence and Elite members had access to the fair’s invite-only VIP days, with the option of bringing a plus one.
The Aurora
As the official concierge service for The Aurora, Quintessentially Nordic was one of the driving forces behind Scandinavia’s leading automotive and lifestyle event. We took the wheel to curate an exclusive VIP package for our petrolhead members, including viewing hundreds of classic and hypercars to an evening programme beyond the concours lawn.
