LexingTEN Charity Auction

Hats off to Lexington Catering who, as part of their ten-year anniversary, are finding ways to give back - this charity auction was in aid of the Ben Jonson School in Mile End. Co-hosts Reed Smith were to thank for the event's fantastic views over London as it was held on their premises on the 31st floor of the Broadgate Tower. The evening involved guests dressing up as chefs to carve their own delicious leg of lamb, a fierce competition for the most creative trifle design (let's just say that there were some very creative designs out there and...not very edible ones) and, of course, some even fiercer bidding to get some of the top prizes (helicopter flights over London, anyone?)

Pupils from the Ben Jonson School started the evening by serving smoked salmon blini canapés. Then each pupil gave an inspiring (and hilarious!) speech about what they think of the schools partnership with Lexington before heading home to bed.

And of course no event would be complete without Lexington's glorious food, lovingly prepared by their top team of chefs. *Drool*

What a carve up!

Magician Etienne Pradia wowed the guests with mind-bending trickery.

Oh, yes - trifle decoration competition gets seriously creative! Even Channel 4's "Cake Boy" Eric Lanlard (bottom left) gives it a go!

And the winners are the team from LearnPurple, Lexington's training & development partners!

Headteacher of the Ben Jonson school, Dr Mel Rose, is moved to tears as she thanks Lexington for raising thousands of pounds.

A big thumbs up, Lexington!