It is that time of year again where thousands make the annual pilgrimage to the Chelsea Flower Show 2016 for the most sought after social invitation of the year. The popularity of the world renowned flower show is perhaps down to the feel good atmosphere it creates, and the relaxed approach to entertaining. Below we explore the fascinating numbers and facts behind what is said to be the most exciting flower show in the world.
Chelsea Flower Show 2016 In Numbers
£2,000,000 The cost for M&G to sponsor the event
165,000 The number of visitors each year
64,144 Hot drinks served last year
28,447 Cakes, pastries and cookies served last year
12,000m Size of the Great Pavilion (big enough for 500 buses)
10,823 Glasses of champagne served last year
7,720 Glasses of Pimms served last year
7,000 Bags, aprons and jackets
1913 Held in the Royal Hospital Chelsea grounds since 1913 (apart from gaps for the two world wars)
1804 The Royal Horticultural Society was founded
800 The number of people it takes to build the gardens, in 33 days from bare earth
500 Exhibitors from around the world
17 Number of show gardens
4 In 2004 the Show was extended from 3 to 4 days
The first evening of the Chelsea Flower Show is always the most popular for VIP’s. The show is flooded with thousands of tycoons, bankers, lawyers, financiers for the gala drinks that begin after the Queen and her entourage have left. To register interest for the Chelsea Flower 2017 Hospitality contact us now.
