Hospitality suppliers form a fifth of the King’s first Royal Warrants

Hospitality suppliers comprise more than 20% of King Charles’ first Royal Warrant of Appointments of his reign.

Companies holding a Royal Warrant, which is granted for up to five years, are recognised for providing goods or services to the monarchy and are allowed to use the coat of arms of the royal they are associated with on packaging, as part of advertising or on stationery.

The latest grants were made to companies drawn from those previously holding a Royal Warrant to his majesty as Prince of Wales, who began granting Warrants in 1980.

Thirty out of the 145 reviewed companies granted a Royal Warrant to the King were from the hospitality industry. Of the 145, seven companies were also granted a Royal Warrant to the Queen – two of which were hospitality suppliers.

The full list of hospitality names comprises:

Berry Bros & Rudd, London – wine and spirit merchant

Camel Valley, Cornwall – English sparkling wines supplier (also granted Queen’s Warrant)

Carluccio’s, London – Italian food and truffles supplier

Caverswall China Company, Staffordshire – fine bone China manufacturer

Caws Cenarth Cheese, Dyfed – organic cheesemaker

Champagne Laurent-Perrier, France – Champagne maker

Corney & Barrow, London – wine merchants (also granted Queen’s Warrant)

D & F McCarthy, Norfolk – fruit and vegetable wholesaler

D Johnston & Co (Laphroaig), Argyle – single malt Scotch whisky distiller and supplier

Delphis Eco, London – environmentally friendly cleaning products manufacturer

Denhay Farms, Devon – bacon curer

Flying Fish Seafoods, Cornwall – fresh Cornish seafoods supplier

Foodari, Kent – fruit and vegetables supplier

GJ & MM Morris, trading as Welsh Farmhouse Apple Juice, Powys – apple and pear juice supplier

Heirlooms, West Sussex – Fine Linens Manufacturer

John Jenkins & Sons, trading as William Yeoward Crystal, Hampshire – crystal glass supplier

Jones Hire, London – furniture, linen and catering equipment hirer

London & Scottish International, Devon – supplier of Juniper Green organic gin

Luscombe Drinks, Devon – apple juice and soft drinks manufacturer

Paxton & Whitfield, London – cheesemonger

Pilgrim Payne & Co, Middlesex – soft furnishings supplier, cleaner and restorer

Purvis Marquee Hire, Edinburgh – hirer of marquees

R Twining & Company, trading as Twinings, London – tea and coffee merchant

Rhug Organic Farm, Denbighshire – organic meat supplier

Royal Brierley Crystal – a division of Dartington Crystal (Torrington), Devon – crystal table glassware supplier

Shepherd Neame Limited, Kent – brewer

Shipton Mill, Gloucestershire – flour miller

Sleepeezee, Kent – bedding manufacturer

The Ritz hotel, London – banqueting and catering services

Weldon, Nottinghamshire – hardwood flooring supplier

Some of the Warrant holders have already reacted to the latest award, including eco cleaner brand Delphis Eco’s founder and CEO, Mark Jankovich, who said: “It is especially meaningful for us as we know what the Warrants stand for. These are only granted for exceptional product performance, deep sustainability ethos and unwavering service.”

Meanwhile, Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said: “As Britain’s oldest brewer, we take great pride in preserving the traditions of our long brewing heritage, creating quality products using the finest locally sourced ingredients, so it is wonderful to have our efforts recognised with this special honour.”

Laphroaig parent company Suntory Global Spirits’ vice president for global Scotch and Irish brands, Chris Richardson, added the warrant is “a testament to the dedication of the entire team at Laphroaig, who work tirelessly to craft our iconic Islay whisky”.