Host & Compère
Host
Suzi Ruffell
A standout talent in the UK comedy scene, Suzi Ruffell holds five sell-out runs at the Fringe, a nomination for Best Stand-Up Show in the National Comedy Awards and critical acclaim from reviewers and audiences under her belt. A force to be reckoned with, she’s appeared on Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg, Mock The Week and many other recognisable TV shows. The release of Suzi’s show Keeping It Classy for Live From The BBC saw a clip gaining over 44 million views online. Nominated for Outstanding Female Comedy Entertainment Performance in the National Comedy Awards for her hosting on Comedy Central’s Yesterday, Today & The Day Before, she’s no stranger to award shows; she’s also hosted the Red Carpet for The International Booker Prize and the BAFTAs. A regular host on Virgin Radio and host of Explicable Me for BBC Radio 2, Suzi’s known for her radio hosting and podcasting. Alongside Tom Allen, she co-hosts Like Minded Friends and hosts her own podcast, OUT With Suzi Ruffell, which celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ people and ‘coming out’ through interviews with star-studded guests. Suzi also co-hosts the smash-hit Big Kick Energy podcast with fellow comedian Maisie Adam, the success of which has seen them film pitch-side commentary for UEFA and sell out a run of Big Kick Energy Live shows, welcoming a number of iconic figures in the world of Women’s Football as guests at their live podcasts. Suzi’s 2022 Amazon special Dance Like Everyone Is Watching received critical acclaim, and her last tour Snappy culminated in a recording at London’s iconic Bloomsbury Theatre, which now has over 30K views. Her debut book Am I Having Fun Now? Released in June 2025, which followed with her latest show The Juggle around the UK and internationally.
Compère
Roger Tilling
Roger Tilling is one of the most well-known and trusted voices on British television. Since 1997 he has been the legendary voice of BBC's University Challenge; the world's longest-running TV quiz, pronouncing names like Rubio-Gorrochategui, Akarapongpisakdi, Tyszczuk-Smith, Garčević, Warnakulasuriya, Drnovšek-Zorko and Papaphilippopulos at lightning speed and live in the studio. The show is watched by over 3 million viewers nationwide every week. With over 30 years of television and radio experience, the UK's television networks have made Roger their first port of call when a "Voice of God" delivery is needed for major television events and primetime shows, from announcing Her Majesty The Queen at The Royal Variety Performance to The British Soap Awards, and Never Mind The Buzzcocks to Top Gear. His broadcasting career has spanned every radio airshift around the clock on independent radio, live announcing for the ITV network, as well as voicing trailers of BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky. He's not just a one-voice wonder. His vocal acting range and versatility means that he is highly sought after for providing character voices for computer games, animated productions and movie trailers. His television commercials include everything from I Can't Believe It's Not Butter to Shreddies to Peppa Pig. Roger has also narrated over 100 documentaries for BBC, ITV and National Geographic. He has also regularly been part of the panel on BBC Radio 4 podcasts. Having originally graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of London and subsequently becoming a private pilot, Roger continues to follow all aspects of science, technology and aviation. He also has a strong passion for travelling and his globetrotting has taken him all over the world, exploring places off the beaten track from North Korea to Peru.
Schedule
18.00
Reception
inc. Sparkling Drinks
19.00
Dinner
Three-Course Meal
20.45
The Awards
Ceremony
22.00
After-Party!
Awards Celebrations
00.00
End /
Carriages
Meal
Goat Cheese Tartlet (V)
Caramelised onion and goat cheese tartlet with tomato concassé, micro arugula, balsamic pearls.
Vegan Cheese Tartlet (VG) (GF)
Caramelised onion and vegan cheese in a gluten free tarlet with tomato concassé, micro arugula, balsamic pearls.
Glazed Chicken Supreme
Black garlic and miso-glazed chicken supreme, charred bok choy, pickled daikon, lemon grass gravy.
Cauliflower Steak (VG) (GF)
Charred cauliflower steak with saffron beurre blanc, grilled oyster mushroom, micro thyme, edible flowers.
Lemon meringue tart (V)
Crushed Meringue, candied lemon peels, creme chantilly.
Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding (VG) (Allergen-Free)
Velvety coconut tapioca layered with mango purée and passion fruit pearls.
V - Vegetarian / VG - Vegan / GF - Gluten Free
Dietary Requirements
All dietary requirements should be reported to the Cogora Events Team in advance via the ticket booking form and mentioned to your server on the day.
Guests will be required to choose either the Standard or Vegan/Gluten Free menu and will not be able to pick and choose dishes from each course. If you or anyone on the table suffers from any allergies or food intolerances and wish to find out more about the ingredients we use, please inform a member of staff and they will be pleased to supply the relevant information.”
Venue
Getting There
The hotel is ideally located just a three-minute walk from Hammersmith Underground Station and less than 20 minutes from both Central London and London Heathrow. Situated outside the Central London Congestion Zone, it offers convenient access to the capital’s main shopping districts and amenities. Hammersmith Underground operates on the Hammersmith & City and Piccadilly lines, while Hammersmith Broadway (Circle line) is equally close, offering step-free access. Both stations are within Travelcard Zone 2, ensuring straightforward travel connections.
Leave the bus station via the Broadway exit, head north towards Hammersmith Road, then enjoy a short walk east to the hotel.
Hammersmith Bus Station is conveniently located just 500 metres from the hotel, providing excellent transport links across London. A number of major bus routes stop here, offering easy access from different parts of the city both day and night. Services include the 9, 27, 110, 218, 220, 306 as well as night buses N9 and N27, ensuring reliable connections for guests arriving for the Awards.
Leave the bus station via the Broadway exit, head north towards Hammersmith Road, then enjoy a short walk east to the hotel.
The hotel is conveniently located just off the A4/M4 and outside the Central London Congestion Zone, making travel by car both straightforward and cost-effective. For satnav directions, please use the postcode W6 8DR.
Novotel London West offers 240 secure, undercover parking spaces on-site, with rates of £1.50 per hour for hotel residents and £3.50 per hour for non-residents. In addition, six coach bays are available to accommodate larger groups, with details of charges available on request. All parking facilities are designed to provide guests with convenience, security and peace of mind throughout their stay.
Tickets
Healthcare Professional Tickets
1-5 tickets - £200 +VAT per ticket
6-10 tickets - £189 +VAT per ticket
11 tickets+ - £175 +VAT per ticket
Supplier Tickets
£375 +VAT per ticket
£3,500 +VAT per table of 10
Tickets include:
- Sparkling Drinks Reception
- Three course Gala Dinner inc half bottle of wine pp
- Awards Ceremony with celebrity host
- Awards After Party
Contact generalpracticeawards@cogora.com for help with booking and to enquire about group bookings.
Accommodation
We are pleased to offer an exclusive bedroom rate of £189.00 for single occupancy at Novotel London West, the official venue for the Awards. This special rate applies for the night of the ceremony only, Friday 5 December 2025, with 50 rooms reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. A supplement of £15.00 per night applies for double occupancy. All rates include English breakfast and VAT.
To take advantage of the exclusive discounted accommodation rate, delegates should book directly with the hotel by contacting h0737-re@accor.com or calling 0208 237 7798. Please ensure you quote ‘Cogora’ at the time of booking to receive the approved rate. The hotel will also provide a Passkey booking link for those who prefer to reserve online. As availability is limited, we recommend securing your room at the earliest opportunity.
The discounted bedroom rate is available to book until Wednesday, 5 November 2025. After this date, reservations will be subject to the hotel’s standard rates and availability.
For details of alternative accommodation nearby, please refer to our Hotel Map link, where you can view a range of options and rates. For those seeking a lower-cost stay, we recommend the Premier Inn London Hammersmith, with rooms available from £130 on Friday, 5 December 2025.
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