It was the hottest ticket in town, with the chosen few rubbing shoulders with royalty in the majestic grounds of Holyrood Palace. So what to serve up to match such grand surroundings?
Well, perhaps unsurprisingly given an event cloaked in tradition, the fair on offer at the royal Garden Party on Wednesday included some old favourites as the Queen welcomed some 6,000 guests.
Neil Logan, founder and director of Street Assist Edinburgh, was among them. “It was all very nice and beautifully presented,” he said. “It was an amazing opportunity to attend, and it’s a once in a lifetime event. To even receive an invite is a privilege and an honour, and it is a recognition of all the work Street Assist is doing here at home.”