Andrew Perrins, the champagne buyer for The Tabor Group, a wedding and function venue operator, has been charged with fraud related to alleged misuse of company credit cards. Perrins, 44, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in South London to face a private prosecution stemming from accusations that he used company funds to purchase alcohol for personal use.

The charges, which Perrins denies, concern transactions made between July 2018 and November 2022. Prosecutors allege that Perrins ordered champagne and other high-value alcoholic beverages totaling approximately £1 million, with around £700,000 spent on champagne alone. It is further claimed that Perrins falsified paperwork to conceal the alleged fraudulent activity.

Perrins, of Halstead, Essex, faces four fraud-related counts. During his court appearance, he pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was granted bail with a trial set for August 2028.

The Tabor Group operates four wedding and event venues: three located in Essex—Fennes Manor House, Tuffon Hall, and Quendon Hall—and Warwick House in Warwickshire. The company specializes in hosting weddings and other functions across these venues. The case highlights concerns over financial controls and governance within the business.