Win the Ultimate Summer Hosting Competition

Become the best Summer host you can be with Gentleman’s Journal seasonal food & drink competition, full of prizes that will inspire your palette and stock your larder for the months ahead.

Long lunches. Garden parties. Weekend barbecues. Rosé on the terrace, seafood by the beach, and slow evenings spent cooking for friends. Summer is at its best when good food and great company come together, which is exactly why our big summer competition has hosting at its very heart. Worth over £5000, this collection of prizes celebrates exceptional dining, world-class ingredients and everything you need to entertain in style, from a luxury Greek escape, to a Michelin-starred tasting menu, to premium barbecue kit, fine champagne, caviar, and picnic essentials.

Whether you're planning the perfect summer gathering or dreaming of your next gastronomic getaway, this is one competition you won't want to miss.

One lucky winner will enjoy a luxurious escape to Eliamos Villas Hotel & Spa, the family-owned all-villa retreat overlooking the Ionian Sea on Kefalonia's southern coast. Nestled amongst olive groves, each private villa features its own swimming pool and expansive terrace, while the hotel's award-winning restaurant, Olais, showcases the very best of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. This is the perfect destination for any food lover - you will have the option to immerse yourself in the island’s culinary heritage through wine tastings, open-air barbecues, and even meeting local winemakers, beekeepers and cheesemakers. It's the ultimate destination for those looking to combine exceptional dining with complete relaxation and breathtaking views.

Designed to blend seamlessly into Kefalonia's natural landscape, Eliamos celebrates the slower pace of island life. From wellness experiences overlooking the sea to partnerships with local winemakers, cheesemakers and farmers, every aspect of the hotel reflects a commitment to authentic Greek hospitality, sustainability and understated luxury. Our lucky winner and a guest of their choosing will experience the best of what this magical destination has to offer. You will have the opportunity to stay in a one-room villa with your very own private pool for 3 nights. The prize will also include daily breakfast as well as an exceptional dinner at Olais, to truly inspire your inner foodie.

The winner will also receive dinner for two at Latymer, the Michelin-starred restaurant at picturesque Pennyhill Park, complete with a four-course tasting menu and expertly selected wine pairings. Every dish showcases the finest seasonal British ingredients through refined, modern cooking, promising an unforgettable evening in one of the country's most celebrated dining rooms. The Latymer is spearheaded by multi-award winning head chef Steve Smith, who has held a Michelin star for 20 years, so you know you’ll be in the best hands possible. A spectacular dining experience just a short journey from London, you’ll leave inspired to elevate your own home cooking and hosting.

Located within the luxurious Pennyhill Park estate in Surrey, Latymer has earned an outstanding reputation for combining technical excellence with imaginative flavour. Under the guidance of its acclaimed culinary team, the restaurant continues to redefine modern British fine dining while maintaining an unwavering focus on provenance and exceptional service.

Any great summer host must master the art of the barbecue. In our view, there’s no better companion for this endeavour than Weber's iconic Master-Touch® Charcoal Barbecue. Featuring the brand's innovative Gourmet Barbecue System, the Master-Touch offers endless cooking possibilities, from perfectly grilled steaks to pizzas, stir-fries and even slow-smoked favourites.

For almost 75 years, Weber has been at the forefront of outdoor cooking. Since introducing the original kettle barbecue, the brand has become synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship and bringing people together around exceptional food, continually setting the benchmark for barbecuing across the world.

Simply owning a great barbecue is not quite enough, one will of course need equally amazing produce to cook with, which is an area in which HG Walter comes second to none. Perfect for the season, one lucky winner will receive both HG Walter's Steak Box and Premium BBQ Box, packed with exceptional cuts selected by one of Britain's finest independent butchers. Whether you fancy yourself a pro home-cook, or just looking to improve your BBQ game it's everything needed to elevate outdoor dining this summer.

Established in 1972, HG Walter has spent decades supplying many of the UK's leading chefs with carefully sourced British meat. Still family-run today, the company is recognised for its commitment to sustainable farming, exceptional provenance and uncompromising quality.

Restock your home bar and impress guests with expert mixology (from a bottle) with a 24-Cocktail Tasting Box from Edmund’s. Once you’ve tried all the drinks, you’ll be able to use a £100 voucher to re-purchase your favourites. Featuring an array of premium serves designed to be enjoyed with minimal effort, it's the perfect way to entertain guests or discover new favourites from the comfort of home.

A family-run business with a passion for exceptional mixology, takes the complexity out of cocktail making without compromising on quality. Every recipe is carefully developed using premium spirits and perfectly balanced ingredients, allowing anyone to shake, stir and serve bar-quality drinks with confidence.

Included in the prize is a magnificent Magnum of Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, one of Billecart-Salmon's most elegant champagnes. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grown in the prestigious Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs and aged for up to five years, it's a beautifully refined bottle perfect for marking special occasions this summer.

Family-owned since its founding in 1818, Billecart-Salmon has become one of Champagne's most respected houses. Celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and understated elegance, the maison continues to produce wines prized for their finesse, balance and remarkable ageing potential

Our winner will also receive 125g of Prunier Finest Beluga Caviar, one of the world's most sought-after delicacies. Renowned for its large pearl-grey grains, silky texture and exceptionally long finish, it's the perfect addition to an elegant dinner party or celebratory aperitif. Whether you’re impressing guests at a silver service dinner party, or embracing the caviar and crisps trend, we’ve got you covered. Beautifully packaged alongside two mother of pearl spoons, you can enjoy this luxurious treat the right way.

Founded by Émile Prunier in 1872, Caviar House & Prunier has spent more than 150 years perfecting the art of caviar. Today, the company remains one of the world's leading specialists, supplying discerning restaurants and gourmets with exceptional products while preserving generations of expertise.

Adding a taste of the Australian coast to the prize collection is a Papa Salt Gin summer bundle, featuring a bottle of the award-winning gin alongside ready-to-drink spritzes, premium mixers, a gorgeous cooler and a selection of branded accessories including a cap and a beach towel, so you can keep the party at home or take it to the seaside. Hosting summer drinks has never been more fuss-free!

Founded by five friends including A-lister Margot Robbie, Papa Salt was developed over five years to create an easy-drinking gin inspired by Australia's coastal lifestyle. Distilled using native botanicals and produced in partnership with the award-winning Lord Byron Distillery, it has quickly become one of Australia's fastest-growing premium spirits.

Not all hosting need be done within the confines of one’s own home. That’s why we’re working with 67 Pall Mall to bring you your favourite pre-packed picnic hamper. This beautifully curated prize is fully equipped with Riedel glassware, silver cutlery, crockery and everything needed for an elegant picnic (down to the picnic blanket!). Inside, winners will discover artisan cheeses and chutneys, their signature box of Scotch eggs and sausage rolls, olives, crackers, seasonal accompaniments and a bottle of English Pinot Noir, making it ideal for long afternoons outdoors.

Founded as a private members' club for wine lovers, 67 Pall Mall has become internationally recognised for its extraordinary wine programme and exceptional hospitality. Every aspect of the hamper reflects the club's philosophy of enjoying outstanding food and wine in relaxed, convivial surroundings.

Designed and handcrafted in Cape Town, Fieldbar has quickly become synonymous with elevated outdoor entertaining. Combining timeless aesthetics with practical functionality, its beautifully engineered coolers have earned a loyal following among those who appreciate considered design and effortless hospitality.

During this summer heat, the answer to the question of how to combine high performance cooling power with a truly elegant design you want to show off at the picnic winner is, of course, Fieldbar. You will receive a handcrafted Fieldbar Drinks Box, accompanied by the brand's innovative Ice Bar, to keep your drinks colder for even longer, and Bottle Organiser, so you can be sure bottles remain perfectly chilled and elegantly presented throughout every picnic, barbecue or garden gathering.

What is summer if not the perfect time to try something new, and to feel great doing so? This season, enjoy a more moderate evening of summery hosting with REAL’s sparkling tea - fermented like wine and popped like Champagne. Founded almost a decade ago by David Begg, REAL is made at The Fermentery on the Waddesdon Estate in Buckinghamshire, where each expression is fermented over several weeks from just four natural ingredients.

Our winner will receive two mixed cases of REAL bottles so you can try the Dry, Sec, and Blush options, and a mixed can case for easier enjoyment on the go. As well as your collection of the bubbly, you’ll receive four LSA Champagne Saucers so you can beautifully enjoy REAL with friends and family at home. Moderation does not equal sacrifice, and REAL is here to show you that a compromise is never necessary when it comes to an amazing beverage.

If there’s one thing better than a beautifully crisp bottle of rosé, it is a 3 Litre beautifully crisp bottle of rosé. Thus, completing your summer food and drinks collection is a spectacular 3L Jeroboam of Whispering Angel Rosé, featuring the exclusive 20th Anniversary label. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this impressive bottle is guaranteed to become the centrepiece of any summer celebration.

Since its launch, Whispering Angel has become the benchmark for premium Provence rosé, helping redefine the category around the world. Elegant, fresh and consistently refined, it remains the wine of choice for everything from beach clubs to garden parties, embodying the effortless spirit of summer.