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    Private Party Security — Discreet Cover for Birthdays, Anniversaries & Soirées

    Event SecurityBy Roy · Director, VIP Protection Services29 June 202610 min read

    The short version: Private Party Security — Discreet Cover for Birthdays, Anniversaries & Soirées — published 2026 rates, working SIA playbook, insured. short-notice cover, subject to availability in London, nationwide by arrangement.

    A private party is a curated room; security should match. Suited officers, calm presence, briefed on the guest list — and gone by the morning with nothing missing and nothing said.

    Door & Guest List Management

    Two officers on the door from arrivals start: one on the list, one on the perimeter. Names cross-checked, plus-ones confirmed, uninvited or press politely declined. No drama, no escalation.

    Inside-Venue Cover

    One discreet officer in the room from cocktails through to last guest. Briefed on principal, host, family and any specifically named risks. Earpiece, suit, no clipboard.

    Gift, Jewellery & Cash Security

    Gift table covered by a uniformed officer if requested; otherwise locked in a venue safe-room with a CPO key-holder. Cash bar takings extracted by security chauffeur to a pre-agreed location.

    Late-Night Departures & Taxis

    Officer manages late-night departures, hails or pre-books verified cars, escorts intoxicated guests to safe transport. The last guest leaves before the last officer.

    Pricing — Private Party

    Single 12-hour shift, 2 officers, 80-guest party: priced per assignment. 4 officers for a 200-guest party with door + roaming: priced per assignment. Bespoke for marquee or country-house parties.


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    Roy

    Director, VIP Protection Services

    Roy is a Director of VIP Protection Services, overseeing SIA-licensed close protection, executive protection, corporate security and residential security across the UK. He personally writes and reviews every guide, checking each against current SIA licensing rules and BS 7858:2019 screening standards before publication.

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