If there’s one party that we’ll all be joining in with this year it’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. And with the promise that celebrations this June will be the ‘biggest series of coming togethers over a long weekend’ – from big, official events to local street parties and garden gatherings – partyware specialist Talking Tables was keen to be right at the centre of it all, with its Right Royal Spectacle 100 per cent recyclable or reusable partywares.
“We’re pending B Corporation status and have been producing plastic-free partyware collections for some time,” explains Clare Harris, founder of Talking Tables. “The Jubilee gives us the opportunity to really amplify this, as it is such a high-profile occasion. It was therefore natural for us to want to embrace and lead the conversation on this major cultural celebration.”
Products include the world’s first plastic-free and home recyclable hot drinks tea and coffee cups that will not only uphold the British tradition of pomp and ceremony, but also showcase the progression of an industry when it puts people and planet front of mind.
The collection plays heavily to nostalgia-lovers, spanning cake stands, table covers, plates, napkins, cake toppers, paper streamers, balloons, paper dress up, garlands, bunting and more, designed to tap into the history and heritage of the United Kingdom and the Queen as its reigning monarch.
“My aim was to give this collection a hand-painted and retro feel, a more elevated look than your run of the mill Jubilee products,” explained Talking Tables’ senior designer Melanie Watt. “Although the items are paper, I wanted to give the impression of texture rather than being flat. I therefore looked at the original 1950s Coronation items, such as tea towels, for inspiration. I then added an element of humour to bring it up to date and provide a talking point for the table.”
Talking Tables will also be hosting its own events in the community and supporting various charity events. “In addition to our Right Royal Spectacle party collection, we’re also helping people to plan their parties with a series of both inspirational and practical guides that are designed to instil party planning confidence in our customers,” explains Clare. “We’re encouraging our stockists to get involved too, with a special window display competition.”
In the run-up to the Jubilee weekend, (June 2-5), the Royal Collection Trustunveiled an array of commemorative Queen’s Platinum Jubilee giftware at the end of last week. It includes a bone china teacup and saucer, a reusable water bottle, a shopping bag made from recycled bottles and, of course, a Jubilee tea towel!
Top: Just the thing for a slice of Jubilee cake in June, a plate from Talking Tables’ Right Royal Spectacle Queen’s Platinum Jubilee collection.
