The Veterans’ Garden, Guildhall

Deirdre Barr, Military Liaison Officer attended the opening of this year’s Big Curry Lunch Veterans’ Garden in Guildhall Yard. This was opened officially by the Lady Mayor. Jane Davis, Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Nurses was also present.

The Veterans’ Garden is an established part of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch, designed and installed by the Gardeners’ Livery Company. Each year, the Garden reflects a different theme or subject relating to veterans’ lives. For 2026, the theme is The Garden of the Senses, and has been designed by professional garden designer, Gianna Utilini. The Veterans’ Garden will be in Guildhall Yard until the evening of the Big Curry Lunch - Thursday 16 April 2026.

Invited guests at the launch included representatives from all the Livery Companies,  commercial sponsors, senior officers of HM Armed Forces, members of both Houses of Parliament, the Aldermen and senior officials of the Corporation of the City of London, the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch’s Vice Patrons and committee and other guests.