Secure Your Seats for the Ceremony

Join us at the Optician Awards 2026 for an evening of celebration, recognition, and networking as we honour outstanding achievement within the UK and Irish optical industry. The evening will include a complimentary drinks reception, a 3-course gala dinner, the awards ceremony, and entertainment until late. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of festivity. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Friday 11th December

Where: Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY

Dress Code: Black Tie

Timings: 6.00pm - Drinks Reception | 7.00pm – Dinner | 9.00pm – Awards | 10.00pm – After Party | 1.00am – Disco & Bar Close | 1.30am – Carriages

Ticketing and Event Information: Complimentary seats are not offered to our finalists. All tickets will need to be purchased via our website. There will be a cashless bar in operation throughout the event for additional drinks. Any bookings for individual seats will be seated with other guests to make up tables of 10. Prices quoted exclude VAT. Please contact awardsteam@markallengroup.com for any ceremony enquiries.

Menu

Starter

Home Cured Salmon

Compressed watermelon, pickled pink ginger, wasabi mayonnaise, Nori crisps

Compressed Watermelon (V)

Red and golden beetroot, vegan wasabi mayonnaise and pickled ginger

Main

Roast Rump of Essex Lamb

Served with Sheperd’s Pie and panache of vegetables

Vegetable Wellington (V)

Borlotti bean and lentil fricassee with vegetable mirepoix and vegan jus

Dessert (V)

Midnight Raspberry

Chocolate mousse, slowed cooked raspberries, raspberry coulis

Allergies and Dietary Requirements: All produce is prepared in an area where allergens are present. If you have any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements, please ask your event manager about ingredients. Please email dietary requirements to meghan.taylor@markallengroup.com by Friday 13th November. Late requests will be accommodated where possible but cannot be guaranteed. Kosher meals must be requested in advance and are subject to an additional charge, which will be passed on to the customer. Please get in touch to arrange this.