Romance, decadence and seduction filled the rooms of Beauberry House on Friday night, at The Button Club's ‘The Fall of Rome' feast. This grand celebration of Ancient Rome attracted stars from stage and screen, as well as city workers, and those in need of a toga filled romp.

Golden sunshine bathed the terraces of Beauberry House, in what resembled a perfect Roman setting. As the guests arrived in their togas and sandals, beautiful chestnut coloured horses, supplied by Brett Polo, greeted them in the driveway. A naked couple painted in grey to resemble stone statues, posed for guests on the sun-drenched emerald green lawns, where The Button Club's party-seekers congregated in front of photographers.

Talented dancer, Brendan Cole from ‘Strictly Come Dancing', rolled up in his chariot with an entourage of gladiators and pouting Roman goddesses. The dashing Brendan has just returned from a trip to New Zealand, and it was great to see him. He looked caddish in an off-the-shoulder white designer number, and completed his seductive look with a crown of bushy green leaves. Brendan charmed the guests, and it wasn't long before I spied a topless chariot inspector eyeing him from across the room.

Sun-kissed guests sipped champagne on the terraces, accompanied by the mellifluous sounds from a harp. Praecones Pitranniae also supplied wonderful Roman music, as did Master Percussionist Mamadi Kamara, talented DJ and actor Ebe, and Skip and his performers. Bongo players beat out their rhythms on the other terrace as guests compared togas, or rather the lack of clothing, and chatted animatedly into the night. I felt somewhat overdressed for the occasion, especially when I noticed lots of semi-naked men running about the place. They were painted to resemble ageing stone. When Liz Fuller showed up wearing a divine black dress with gold bands, I noticed that one man had a job to concentrate on being a statue, and his eyes began to water.

Beauberry House provided an abundance of food, including a spit-roast, vegetables and a mountain of grapes and cheeses. In true Roman style, a pig's head adorned the table, together with figs and bread. Singer and actor Jimmy Golding, whipped out his scroll and announced the start of the feast. We all tucked in.

Hofit Golan looked stunning, as did her glamorous party, which added to the spirit of the evening. Francesca Isabella Santamaria, whose angelic voice captured everyone at the party, serenaded the guests. Fire-dancers ran through the gathering Buttonettes, and performed a powerful routine involving whirling batons of fire around their heads, and indeed, twirling them at full speed. No one was scorched, and no gold thongs blew up. Instead, guests stood dumbstruck as the fierce dancers swatted the air with brazen abandon.

The party's hostess Kaja Wunder, looked like a true Roman goddess. Ever graceful, the statuesque Kaja wore a shimmering gold, long backless toga, and her blonde locks had been carefully coiffured into a mane of ringlets. The party's host, Henry Northcroft, joined Kaja. Dressed as a centurion, Henry showed off a fine pair of legs, and sure enough, he was approached by a bevy of Roman beauties.

Other male guests had opted for the more demure approach to toga chic. I scanned the room and noticed a city chap wearing a pinstriped shirt and ironed trousers beneath his toga to protect his modesty.

I wandered upstairs, where a tall chap with long dark hair and a thorny crown accosted me. I was a little pie-eyed on champagne by this stage in the evening, and although he was attractive, I couldn't tell what he was saying, due to his very strong accent. I just said "yes" to everything and nodded. Unfortunately, I was nodding to the suggestion of an illicit dalliance in a bush involving him and a bunch of grapes. He wasn't my type, so I made my way back downstairs where I helped myself to more nougat.

Beauberry House provides a delightful setting for love, romance and glamour. The staff and Hype Events worked tirelessly to achieve a sparkling Hollywood setting for this magnificent soirée.

‘The Fall of Rome' was an enchanting evening's celebration of a colourful period in history, and even though I didn't manage to stay awake until 5:00 a.m., I'd like to repeat the evening all over again.