Pippa Middleton and Her Family’s Foray into the Party Planning Industry with Bucklebury Farm Park

Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews have announced the opening of Bucklebury Farm Park, a venue available for hosting various events including birthday parties, corporate gatherings, yoga sessions, and more. This move by the couple has drawn comparisons to their parents’ former business, Party Pieces, which struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic and was eventually sold to another entrepreneur.

Kate Middleton’s family has a long history in the party planning and supply industry. Her parents Michael and Carole Middleton have operated a business in this field for years. However, financial difficulties led to the sale of their business at a significant loss, effectively ending their venture in party planning. Despite this setback, Kate’s sister Pippa has shown an interest in party planning with a background in releasing cookbooks and running an interior design brand through The Bucklebury Gift and Farm Shop.

Pippa purchased land for £1.5 million which has now been developed into Bucklebury Farm Park. The couple announced the opening of Bucklebury Farm Park in late April 2024, revealing that parties can be booked at the property’s lodge for a range of events. This move by Pippa and James is seen as an attempt to make up for lost ground from Party Pieces’ struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic when it was eventually sold to another entrepreneur.

Despite the challenges faced by Party Pieces during its time under the Middleton family ownership, it seems that Pippa is determined to make a success of her own party planning venture. Fans are eagerly watching her progress and hoping for a positive outcome in this new business endeavor as she embarks on this entrepreneurial journey. As she continues to grow her business portfolio alongside her husband James Matthews many are rooting for her success and looking forward to seeing the results of her efforts in the party planning industry.