The CMAE is delighted to announce that renowned restaurateur Jeremy King will join the speaker lineup at the European Conference on Club Management 2026, presenting a session titled “Art of Hospitality”.
Taking place from 25–28 October 2026 in St Andrews, Scotland, the European Conference will bring together general managers, club executives, and industry leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond for one of the most anticipated events in the club management calendar.
Jeremy King has spent fifty years pioneering London’s dining scene, hosting everyone from Princess Diana and Mick Jagger to Andy Warhol and Laurence Olivier. Over the decades, he has opened some of the city’s most iconic and era-defining restaurants, including Le Caprice in the 1980s, The Ivy in the 1990s, The Wolseley in the 2000s, and more recently Arlington, The Park, and Simpson’s in the Strand in the 2020s.
Owing to the curious intimacy between restaurateur and guest, Jeremy has witnessed countless heartbreaks, failures, challenges and celebrations. His advice has been sought widely over the years, and here he gives a series of valuable reflections on everything from the art of a quick ‘no thanks’ to trickier dispute resolution. Restaurants are microcosms of life, and the skills learnt in hospitality – such as communication, empathy and discipline – can be profoundly beneficial for everyone.
Jeremy talks of the alluring mystery of solo diners, misperceptions about which are the best tables and why you should always look a waiter in the eye.
As part of the conference experience, all delegates will receive a complimentary copy of King’s acclaimed book, Without Reservation, offering further reflections on a lifetime in hospitality.
CMAE CEO Torbjorn Johansson comments “Jeremy King’s perspective on hospitality transcends restaurants. His insights into human behaviour, leadership, and service excellence will resonate deeply with club leaders striving to create exceptional member experiences.”
Registration for the conference is now open, with limited Early Bird places available for the first 100 delegates. For more information and bookings see https://cvent.me/3xvB4Z
Photo by Kasia Bobula
