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White House Correspondents Dinner

White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Saturday 25th April 2026, Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington DC, USA

Held annually at the Washington Hilton Hotel, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a much expected and highly important event in Washington. The White House Correspondents’ Association represents the press and journalists who cover the White House and The President.

The WHCA Dinner gathers highly active and important movers from the journalism, politics and Hollywood circles, in order to raise money and help fund many scholarships. The President and First Lady play an active role at the event and the WHCA annual dinner is sure to be both funny and serious when it comes to the important role media and press play in today’s role.

Itinerary

  • Introduction of Honored Guests
  • Presentation of the Colors
  • United States Marine Band
  • Joint Armed Forces Color Guard
  • Welcome introduction of Head Table
  • Dinner
  • Presentation of the Journalism Awards by Major Garrett
  • Presentation of the Scholarship Awards
  • Toast to the President
  • The President of the United States
  • Entertainment

    Sample Menu*

    Appetizer

    • Terrine of Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
    • Jicama, Mango, Pepitas & Baby Oak Salad
    • House-made Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing
    • Bread Presentation to include: Seven Grain Rolls, Sourdough Rolls, White and Wheat Rolls, Flatbreads and Butter

    Entrée

    • Smoked Paprika Rubbed Filet
    • Foraged Wild Mushroom Ragout
    • Pancetta & Gala Apple Demi
    • Seared Alaskan Halibut
    • Mascarpone Cheese Stone Grits
    • Jumbo Peeled Asparagus & Roasted Baby Bell Pepper

    Dessert

    • Tapas Display of Assorted Desserts
    • Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee
    • Variety of Regular and Herbal Teas

    Wines

    • Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chardonnay
    • Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon

    *Sample is based on a menu served in previous years 

    Ticket Prices

    £25,000

    All prices are per person and subject to VAT

    For more information email CorrespondentsDinner@cornucopia-events.co.uk or call Mini Vohra and the Cornucopia Events™ team on +44 (0)871 288 3965 or +44 (0)7863 240 513

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