Hiring for an event

If you are looking for a reliable company to provide your event transportation needs in London then a good place to start is to find a company that is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Contrary to popular belief, there are too many companies operating in London, or on the fringes that have not applied for, or received an appropriate licence for hire and reward. It may be assumed, even if it is not a certainty, that these types of organisation have failed to take care of other essential issues such as vehicle maintenance, vetting of their chauffeurs or maybe public liability insurance. All, doubtless, pre-requisites for event organisers looking for transportation.

Other considerations will be the size and extent of the vehicles available from the company, this may include chauffeur driven cars, people carriers, stretched limousines, minibuses or coaches. Equally, reliability and flexibility will be two key areas for most organisation looking for transport for a event transport. In the same way that not all people are created equal, neither are companies providing chauffeur services. Some own and operate their vehicles, even more operate some of their own vehicles and sub-contract other hires and of course, there are those that do not operate any of their own vehicles. In other words, everything is outsourced. It does not matter whether you are looking for 2, 20 or 200 vehicles, the chances are, you will want to deal direct to ensure that all of your instructions and needs are catered for.

Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company, offering a comprehensive range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines perfectly suited for special events, event planners and organisers. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs’ are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check. Cars for Stars has the depth of experience to cater for the needs of most organisers and the range of vehicles to handle the majority of requests. They do not operate coaches or buses, but can assist or liaise where required.

Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles,  such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.

For tennis enthusiasts, The Championships, held run by the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon simply has to be the UK calendar event of the year. During this period, demand for chauffeur driven cars and people carriers rises considerably and local companies providing chauffeur driven cars spend may weeks gearing up to meet this demand from spectators and players alike. The Championships and its association with Wimbledon is steeped in history.

The first Lawn Tennis Championship was played in 1877 when the club was based at Worple Road, it was only in 1922 that the facilities were moved to the present site, in Church Road. The new grounds were opened by George V. In 1884, The Ladies Singles was introduced and the Gentleman’s doubles and in that same year the trophy was donated by the Oxford University Lawn Tennis Club. By the turn of the century, the club had taken on an international status when the Ladies Singles was won by someone from the United States. The move to new grounds in 1922 increased the spectator capacity to some 14,000 and gave rise to a substantial increase in the popularity of the event. In fact, during the first year, the tickets had to be issued by ballot, such was the success.

In 1967 the Annual Meeting of the LTA voted overwhelmingly to admit players of all categories to Wimbledon and other tournaments in Britain effectively declaring The Championships ‘open’. The first Wimbledon Open Championships were held in 1968. The grounds themselves have also undergone a great deal of work over the years. In 1979 the roof of the Centre Court was raised by one metre to provide room for a further thousand seats and in the same year a new Debenture Holders’ Lounge was constructed on the north side of the Centre Court.

In 1980 the Members’ Enclosure was made into a permanent building. Then, the following year, the old No. 1 Court complex was rebuilt and enlargements to the North and South Stands increased the capacity of the court by a further 1,250. The East Side Building of the Centre Court was opened in 1985 and in the following year a new two story pavilion was constructed. Then in 1992, the Centre Court roof was replaced providing a further 3600 seats. Work continues at Wimbledon to increase capacity, which is not surprising when, for example, in 2006, there were more than 450,000 visitor over the 13 day event. During The Championships, some 6,000 staff, many temporary, are on hand to support the events. There is also a Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum on the site which is well worth a visit.

Cars for Stars is an established, London based, award winning company, providing a full range of chauffeur driven cars, people carriers and American stretched limousines available for those travelling to and from The Championships at Wimbledon. Cars for Stars is a licensed Private Hire Operator through the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all chauffeur driven vehicles offered for hire are licensed by the PCO, as are the Chauffeurs. All of Cars for Stars Chauffeurs are experienced and mature and in order to gain the PCO Licence, they will have had to pass a medical and criminal records bureau check.

Cars for Stars offers a range of chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. This includes entry level (but no less popular) vehicles,  such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive chauffeur cars which would include the BMW 7 Series (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Audi A8 and the all new Jaguar XJ (LWB). Top of the range chauffeur cars include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. People carriers offered are the top of the range Mercedes Viano, with seating for 5, 7 or 8 passengers, depending on the level of room and comfort sought. American stretched limousines are available in a range of colours from the popular white, through to the favourite for tours, a silver stretched Chrysler 300 and the unusual, such as the candy apple red Hummer of Chrysler limousines.

It is always a bit of a conundrum. You have an important guest arrive at your offices in London and have to consider what to do for lunch. You do not want to be flash, but you do want to provide a good impression, in a relaxing atmosphere. Better still, you do not want the lunch to take too long out of your day, so what do you do? How about a chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ saloon collecting you and your colleague from your offices at 11:30, followed by a relaxed chauffeur driven ride to your boarding point on the River Thames.

This is followed by a lunchtime cruise on the River Thames, where you and your colleague can enjoy a 3 course meal with a guaranteed window seat. Lunch is followed by tea or coffee and then a professional commentary on some of London’s famous landmarks visible from the River Thames. After a 1.5 hour cruise, you and your colleague will be met by your personal chauffeur and whisked back to your office in the comfort of a top of the range chauffeur car, ready to commence work by 14:30.

Just 3 hours out of the office and a relaxed business lunch, better still, unlike most restaurants, this type of arrangement allows you to carefully and discreetly choreograph the timings to ensure that very little ‘work’ time is wasted. Based on two people the total cost would be just £325 including VAT.

In Summary:

1. Collection from your west end or city office in a superb silver chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ (LWB)

2. Onward travel to your boarding point at the River Thames

3. Lunchtime Cruise on the River Thames, seated at a window seat, with 3 course meal followed by tea or coffee

4. Running commentary of the London sights from a professional commentator

5. Collection from the departure point and return to your office in a chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ

Cars for Stars is an award winning company licensed by the Public Carriage Office for private hire, with a extensive range of chauffeur driven cars and American stretched limousines. Included with our range of cars we are able to offer a Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Arnage, BMW 7 Series (LWB), Jaguar XJ (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Chrysler 300 and Mercedes people carriers. Our stretched limousines are available in white, vanilla white, silver, black and candy apple red.

* Pricing is dependent on the collection and return addresses, but would include most London West End and City postal codes. Additional hours can be added to the hire if required at a charge of £50 per hour or part-thereof.

If you are entertaining an important client or colleague in London, it can be a very time consuming task deciding what to do and lets face it, everyone has a different idea of what amounts to entertainment. It may also be necessary to keep things friendly, but formal, or perhaps your client does not want a late night. One idea that is likely to appeal to most visitors to London is a Dinner Cruise on the River Thames with a new chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ provided to take you and your guest from the office to the River Thames and to a local hotel afterwards.

A typical scenario would be where you and your guest are collected from your City or West End office (or Hotel) and taken in a luxury chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ, long wheel based saloon, to the boarding point on the River Thames. Once on board, you and your client  can enjoy a Champagne welcome drink at a table in the front of the boat, followed by a 5 course a la carte meal, washed down with your choice of wine and mineral water. All of this would be polished off with chocolates and a liqueur. You can then sit back and enjoy the live music or participate in some after-dinner dancing.

At the end of the evening your personal Chauffeur for the evening will be waiting to take you and your colleague to the hotel. The total cost of this inclusive evening will not break the bank priced from just *£550 including VAT for two people. A typical evening would include a collection at 18:30 with the arrival at the local hotel by 23:30. If you prefer, you could extend your chauffeur driven car for a few extra hours and hit the West End or a nightclub, the decision is yours. Other cars are available include a Range Rover, Mercedes S Class or the Chrysler 300 saloon.

In Summary:

1. Collection from your west end or city hotel in a superb silver chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ (LWB) with a bottle of Champagne

2. Onward travel to your boarding point at the River Thames

3. Dinner Cruise on the River Thames with 5 course a la carte meal and wine

4. Live music and after-dinner dancing

5. Collection from the departure point and return home in a chauffeur driven Jaguar XJ (LWB)

If you would prefer a different chauffeur driven car or limousine, you could elect to utilise our Chrysler 300 saloon which would cost just £480 or a stretched limousine at just £675 based on the same schedule of events and times

Cars for Stars is an award winning company licensed by the Public Carriage Office for private hire, with a extensive range of chauffeur driven cars and American stretched limousines. Included with our range of cars we are able to offer a Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Arnage, BMW 7 Series (LWB), Jaguar XJ (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Chrysler 300 and Mercedes people carriers. Our stretched limousines are available in white, vanilla white, silver, black and candy apple red.

* Pricing is dependent on the collection and return addresses, but would include most London postal codes. Additional hours can be added to the hire if required at a charge of between £40 and £75 per hour or part-thereof.

Birthday Ideas: Chauffeur driven Stretched Limousine and a River Thames, Champagne Dinner-Dance Cruise

If you are looking for a special treat for you and your partner to celebrate your a Birthday then read on. Every year, attempting to find something that is a little different, special or unusual, becomes more of a challenge. But if you live within the greater London area, or maybe a little further a field, you could consider a romantic Thames River Boat Cruise.

Imagine if you will, that you and your partner are collected in a beautiful silver Chrysler 300 Stretched Limousine, complete with a uniformed chauffeur and a bottle of Champagne in hand. You are then ready for a relaxed, chauffeur driven ride to the boarding point of your boat on the River Thames. If you plan ahead, during your journey, you can listen to your favourite tracks using the onboard CD player, DVD player, or if you have an iPod, simply plug it in!

Once there you can enjoy a Champagne welcome drink at a your table (at the front of the boat), followed by a 5 course a la carte meal, washed down with your choice of wine and mineral water. All of this would be polished off with chocolates and a liqueur. In addition, because this is a very special Birthday treat, we can arrange for a bottle of Champagne to be brought to your table, a Bouquet of Flowers and a Celebration Cake with your own special message. Then you and your partner can then sit back and enjoy the live music or participate in some after-dinner dancing. At the end of the evening your chauffeur will be waiting to take you and your partner home in this stunning American stretched limousine.

The total cost of this very special evening will not break the bank priced from just *£795 per couple. If you prefer, you could extend the hire of your stretched limo for a few extra hours and hit the West End or a nightclub, the decision is yours. Alternatively, we can also offer a range of chauffeur driven cars which include include the stunning Chrysler 300, Range Rover, Mercedes S Class or the all new, long wheel base, Jaguar XJ.

In Summary:

1. Collection from your home address in a superb silver Chrysler 300 stretched limousine with a bottle of Champagne

2. Onward travel to your boarding point at the River Thames

3. Dinner Cruise on the River Thames with 5 course a la carte meal and wine

4. A bottle of Champagne, Bouquet of Flowers and a Birthday cake (with your message)

5. Live music and after-dinner dancing

6. Collection from the departure point and return home in a luxury silver Chrysler 300 stretched limousine

If you would prefer a chauffeur driven car rather than a limousine, you could select our new long wheel based Jaguar XJ Saloon, which would cost just £725 or a Chrysler 300 at just £660 based on the same schedule of events and times

Cars for Stars is an award winning company licensed by the Public Carriage Office for private hire, with a extensive range of chauffeur driven cars and American stretched limousines. Included with our range of cars we are able to offer a Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Arnage, BMW 7 Series (LWB), Jaguar XJ (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB), Chrysler 300 and Mercedes people carriers. Our stretched limousines are available in white, vanilla white, silver, black and candy apple red.

* Pricing is dependent on the collection and return addresses, but would include most London postal codes. Additional hours can be added to the hire if required at a charge of between £40 and £75 per hour or part-thereof.