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The Biggest Banquet Scotland Ever Saw
Diagrammatic drawing giving an impression of the huge quantities of food and drink transported from London by the firm J. Lyons to Aberdeen to cater for a great banquet given by Lord Strathcona to 2, 500 guests. As well as the food, 750 waiters, chefs, porters and cloak-room attendants were conveyed up to London by two special trains. Date: 1906
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This diagrammatic drawing provides an impressive representation of the massive quantities of food and drink transported from London to Aberdeen by the renowned catering firm J. Lyons for a grand banquet hosted by Lord Strathcona in 1906. The event attracted an impressive 2,500 guests, and to ensure a successful and memorable dining experience, J. Lyons left no stone unturned in their preparations. The diagram illustrates the extensive logistical efforts required to transport the colossal quantities of provisions. Over 15,000 pounds of beef, 10,000 pounds of mutton, 10,000 pounds of poultry, and 12,000 pounds of game were carefully arranged in the trains, along with 15,000 bottles of wine and 10,000 bottles of beer. To cater to the large number of guests, 750 waiters, chefs, porters, and cloak-room attendants were conveyed to Aberdeen via two special trains. The trains were filled not only with food and personnel but also with essential kitchen equipment, such as stoves, tables, and chairs. The scale of this undertaking was truly remarkable for its time, and the success of the banquet further solidified J. Lyons' reputation as a leading catering firm. This illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate planning and organization required to stage such a grand event in the early 20th century.
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