'REIGNING INDULGENCE' FOR CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

An institution, an occasion and if nothing else – a reason to visit the capital city each and every year - Chelsea Flower Show is a spectacle built on tradition. We understand that nothing goes with spectacle quite like the indulgence of Champagne cocktails. So in honour of the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show – Thirteen and Chateau Denmark present an exclusive limited drinks menu, titled ‘Reigning Indulgence’ and in partnership with Veuve Clicquot, available from 11th to 23rd May.

Over one hundred years old, the Chelsea Flower Show was once known as the Great Spring Show and originally founded in 1912. In later years the gardens themselves have become a vehicle for creative expression – serving social and cultural nuances and discussions as the backdrop to art seen through a horticultural lens. As May's Chelsea Flower Show is readying for the opening bell, we thought we'd share some of the key names and sights to behold at this year’s show.

What to Look Out for at Chelsea Flower Show 2026?

Creating his first ever garden for Chelsea Flower Show, Charlie Chase has been working at this for over a year. A collaboration between Chase’s studio Chase Gardens and YoungMinds – a charity for young people struggling with mental health. When speaking to House & Garden, Chase explained the concept behind the garden “You can’t help what happens to you, but you can grow around it”. A lesson he learnt after losing his mother – Charlie pointed to Dan Bristow and Patrick Featherstone as key influences in his career.

The Gnomes’ triumphant return to Chelsea Flower Show has been well documented, coming courtesy of royal pardon by the King himself. In celebration the Royal Horticultural Society are inviting talent of stage and screen to have their way with the gnomes – artistically speaking, where they will then be auctioned off to raise funds for the next generation of gardeners.

Trustee for the National Garden Scheme, Arit Anderson will be presenting ‘A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey’ for Parkinson’s UK. This promises to be a reflection of the treatment for so many with Parkinson’s – simply put, time spent in gardens. Speaking to Saga, Anderson stated, “this isn’t about the doom and gloom of Parkinson’s, but about how gardening can help as the condition progresses.” Going on to say, “Getting my own garden gave me this interplay with nature, and the realisation that the more you nurture it, the more it nurtures you.”

The Tate Britain Garden marks the first time the institution will present how a garden can be defined as a model for how art, nature and public space can intersect. At the centre of this is ‘Bicentric Form’ a sculpture by Barbara Hepworth, made from limestone and originally housed in the Tate back in 1950. The garden itself is designed for movement, rest and reflection – with Hepworth’s piece acting as the grounding agent that brings it all together. Designed by Tom Stuart-Smith and as FAD magazine stated, “the garden draws on Victor Pasmore’s The Green Earth (1979–80), translating its abstract language into planting, pathways and form. A gently curving route cuts through biodiverse planting, while a narrow golden water channel introduces sound and movement — a subtle counterpoint to the stillness of Hepworth’s sculpture”. Stuart-Smith also commented to FAD, “It is exciting to be able to make a garden… incorporating such a significant work by one of this country’s most remarkable artists… I think she would approve.”

The ‘Reigning Indulgence’ menu is in partnership with Veuve Clicquot available from 11th to 23rd May. For our limited edition menu, that's here and if you'd like to book a room or if you'd like to book a table please join us.

A FEW FAST FACTS

1. When is the Chelsea Flower Show 2026?
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show runs from 19th to 23rd May 2026 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Thirteen's 'Reigning Indulgence' menu is available a little longer from 11th to 23rd May so you can extend the celebration either side of the show.

2. What is the 'Reigning Indulgence' menu?
'Reigning Indulgence' is a limited-edition Champagne cocktail menu created by Thirteen at Chateau Denmark in partnership with Veuve Clicquot. Designed in honour of Chelsea Flower Show 2026, its available exclusively between 11th and 23rd May.

3. How do I book a table or a room at Chateau Denmark?
You can book a table at Thirteen directly through our reservations page or book a room at Chateau Denmark to make a full stay of it. The 'Reigning Indulgence' menu can be viewed here.