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HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB Dear guests, Welcome to the esteemed hospitality of Guards Polo Club, proudly presented by Searcys Events. We are honoured to be a partner with your historic and globally celebrated club. At the core of every Searcys dish lies a touch of indulgence and finesse. Our hospitality menus have been meticulously crafted, featuring Searcys signature classics that showcase the brilliance of seasonal ingredients. These culinary delights have been thoughtfully paired with our extensive Champagne and wine lists. With a legacy spanning over 175 years in London’s hospitality scene, Searcys traces its roots back to the visionary John Searcy, who founded the company in 1847. A true creative and culinary force, John embarked on his illustrious career as the confectioner for the Duke of Northumberland before establishing the go-to events company in the capital. Over the years, we have had the privilege of catering to numerous extraordinary moments, from grand banquets and royal weddings to balls and coronations. Searcys guests can relish in the historical ambiance of The Pump Room in Bath, immerse themselves in culture at the Barbican, or enjoy bubbly at Europe’s longest Champagne bar at St Pancras International, and our newest addition, the Champagne Bar at Battersea Power Station. Together with our exceptionally skilled chefs and dedicated front-of-house team, we look forward to welcoming you and ensuring your experience is nothing short of extraordinary this season. JC Roumignac Business Director, Searcys @SearcysLondon @GuardsPoloClub Discover more at searcys.co.uk
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CHEF RICHARD CORRIGAN Chef Patron of the Corrigan Collection, including critically acclaimed London restaurants such as Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Piccadilly, Corrigan’s Mayfair of Upper Grosvenor Street, and more recently, The Portrait Restaurant on top of the National Portrait Gallery. He also owns and manages Virginia Park Lodge, a country house, estate and farm in County Cavan, Ireland, which grows its own vegetables and rears its own Oxford Sandy Pigs. Richard has opened numerous restaurants, earned a Michelin star, authored three recipe books, cooked for royalty and world leaders, and regularly makes appearances on radio and television, notably winning the Great British Menu three times and being a regular guest judge on the popular BBC series. A farmer’s son, Richard began his teenage career in the kitchen and has cooked all his life. Richard is well known for his generous hospitality and for celebrating seasonal events such as St Patrick’s Day, Game Season, and the return of Native Oysters in September. Since Virginia Park Lodge’s acquisition in 2014, Richard has devoted much of his time to restoring the estate to its former glory, growing seasonal produce for his restaurants, and making the 100-acre property as self-sufficient as possible. Almost everything is recycled on-site. Richard Corrigan Discover more at corrigancollection.com
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB The Cartier Queen’s Cup Semi-Finals Wednesday 10th June 2026 The Cartier Queen’s Cup Final Sunday 14th June 2026 The Archie David Cup Final Sunday 28th June 2026 The DMMI / Brexa Royal Windsor Cup Final Sunday 21st June 2026 The Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final Sunday 9th August 2026 The Hurlingham Polo Association’s International Day Saturday 25th July 2026 The Indian Polo Day Saturday 18th July 2026 EVENTS The delilah Guards Ladies’ Charity Polo Final Saturday 29th August 2026
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP SEMI-FINALS Wednesday 10th June 2026 Watch an impressive display of passion, power and agility as world-class teams do battle to win a place in the coveted final. The Cartier Queen’s Cup is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, delivering high-goal polo at its finest. Semi-finals day offers a memorable combination of elegant hospitality and exhilarating sport. Join us in our beautifully appointed VIP Clubhouse Enclosure for a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course lunch. Relax over a fabulous lunch before watching one of the most exciting and fast-paced games of the season – a Cartier Queen’s Cup semi-final. Winning has never been so important – even the ponies realise the significance of the day. The result is breathtaking, edge-of-the-seat sport. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception • Three-course lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • High tea • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat for second game Order of events 13.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception 14.00 Lunch 16.00 Cartier Queen’s Cup Semi-Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Cartier Queen’s Cup after party on the Clubhouse Terrace Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £280 Non-Members £365 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (ve) = vegan (v) = vegetarian Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Wild Atlantic prawn and crab cocktail Cucumber, avocado, Marie-rose, Melba toast (v) Daphne’s Lamb saddle Stuffed courgette flower with ratatouille, fondant potato, mint sauce Strawberry and Pimm’s Trifle Strawberry compote, Pimm’s jelly, whipped mascarpone, pistachio Petit fours SEMI-FINALS By Richard Corrigan
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP FINAL Sunday 14th June 2026 The ultimate polo hospitality, this day is not to be missed. Clubhouse VIP guests can watch the world’s best polo players and their superb ponies competing to win this prestigious trophy, which was personally gifted to Guards Polo Club by HM Queen Elizabeth ll in 1960. Join us in the VIP Clubhouse Enclosure for a Champagne Laurent-Perrier Reception and a delectable three-course lunch, followed by a fantastic view of the match either from the grandstand or from our well-appointed field-side garden. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception • Three-course lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Afternoon tea • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seating option Order of events 12.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception 13.00 Lunch 15.30 Cartier Queen’s Cup Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.00 Afternoon Tea 17.30 Cartier Queen’s Cup after party on the Clubhouse Lawn Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £360 Non-Members With Grandstand Seat £385 With Grandstand Seat £550 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Amuse-bouche Nutbourne tomato gazpacho Peach and watermelon, jalapeno cream (v) London smoked and cured salmon and crab terrine Avocado, dill cream cheese, pickled mustard seeds, soda bread croutons Lake district 32 days aged sirloin roast Served pink Horseradish cream, artichoke and broad bean salad roasted potatoes (to share for the table) Lemon tart Neal’s Yard dairy crème fraiche Petit fours FINAL By Richard Corrigan
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB DMMI / BREXA ROYAL WINDSOR CUP FINAL Sunday 21st June 2026 The DMMI / Brexa Royal Windsor Cup is the premier medium-goal tournament in the English polo calendar. Such a coveted prize ensures plenty of passion, power and pageantry throughout finals day. The equine entertainment always concludes with an elegant carriage driving procession, organised by the British Driving Society, which parades in front of the Royal Box. Hugely popular Japanese-Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi is back for a second year at Guards Polo Club. Expect expert chefs to prepare a range of Sticks’n’Sushi’s hero dishes from classic and creative sushi to sticks from the grill. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Japanese inspired buffet lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.00 Guests arrival 13.00 Lunch by Sticks’n’Sushi 15.30 DMMI / Brexa Royal Windsor Cup Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.00 Carriage Driving Display 18.00 Clubhouse Bar open for sundowners Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £135 Non-Members £155 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (ve) = vegan (gf) = gluten-free Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Starters Ponzu dressed Wye Valley asparagus, egg yolk, coriander gremolata, NOVA caviar, katsuobushi Isle of Wight tomatoes, yuzu vinegar, whipped feta, tapioca & sesame Mackerel and yoghurt rillette, pickled kohlrabi & fennel, NOVA caviar black sesame and nori crisp Mains Yakitori glazed chicken, miso dauphinoise, braised chicory, mirin finished jus Suffolk chicken breast, white miso and shitake arancini, tenderstem broccoli, ginger and soy cream sauce Cornish Stonebass, dashi pearl barley ‘risotto’ (Dashi-otto), bok choi, samphire Dessert Choux bun, Medjool date cremieux, miso butterscotch, date sticky toffee pudding ice-cream Matcha and blackberry tartlet, cassis and raspberry gooseberry, elderflower and sake fool
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE ARCHIE DAVID CUP FINAL Sunday 28th June 2026 The Archie David Cup often boasts one of the biggest team entries of any UK tournament, so guarantees plenty of fast-paced, thrilling polo. Such competitiveness ensures that this historic cup is considered the leading eight-goal competition in the UK. The coveted cup also recalls an earlier era of polo here at Smith’s Lawn as it is named after one of the founders of Guards Polo Club, Major Archie David. So join us for a relaxed three-course lunch from Searcys in our VIP Clubhouse Enclosure before watching a fast-paced and truly competitive final from our Members’ Grandstand. A wonderful family day out in the very heart of Windsor Great Park. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Three-course lunch menu • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Guests arrival 13.00 Lunch 15.30 Archie David Cup Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Clubhouse Bar open for sundowners Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £117 Non-Members £140 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) British Polo Gin finished smoked salmon Dill and buttermilk dressing, bitterleaf salad, focaccia crisps Roasted corn-fed chicken breast Honey harissa aubergine, sweet potato puree, sumac yoghurt, pickled mustard seeds Raspberry and fresh vanilla crème brulee Elderflower and lemon thyme, English shortbread THE ARCHIE DAVID CUP FINAL
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE INDIAN POLO DAY Saturday 18th July 2026 Guards Polo Club will once again celebrate a golden age of polo with its India Day on Saturday 18 July 2026. Two outstanding matches, recalling a time when India was the globally recognised heart of polo and enriched by the Club’s exciting partnership with the world-famous Jaipur Polo Team, led by the Maharaja himself, HH Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. The morning game will be the final of the 18-goal Indian Polo Challenge Shield—a mighty trophy that dates back to the early 1920s. The afternoon’s match will see the Club host the coveted Jaipur Trophy. This iconic horse was first presented to the Club in 1968 by the polo-playing Man Singh ll, HH The Maharaja of Jaipur from 1922 to 1970. Following his death, his widow, the Rajmata of Jaipur, continued to support the trophy, attending matches at Guards Polo Club for almost four decades. So join us to once again celebrate the wonderful sporting and cultural ties between these two great polo-playing nations. Searcys will create a memorable, Indianinspired menu befitting such an outstanding day of polo. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Drinks reception • Buffet lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat Order of events 11.00 Indian Polo Challenge Shield and prize presentations 12.30 Drinks reception 13.00 Buffet lunch 15.00 Jaipur Trophy and prize presentations 17.30 Après polo cocktails on the Clubhouse Terrace Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £180 Non-Members £185 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. THE INDIAN POLO DAY SAMPLE MENU Sharing Jackfruit, cashew and garam masala croquette Tandoori paneer with saffron yoghurt Galouti kebabs, mint raita Alo gobi hash browns Cumin hash browns, caramelised cauliflower and coriander puree, mango pickle Kashmiri monkfish cheek scampi Monkfish cheeks marinated in kashmiri chilli and amchoor, served with lime, pomegranate and mint chutney Smoked paprika chicken makhani Slow braised beef shin bhuna Cauliflower & paneer kofta in a cashew korma Tikka masala carrots Spiced ratte potatoes Roasted with cumin seeds, turmeric, and fresh coriander, finished with a lemon yoghurt
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB HURLINGHAM POLO ASSOCIATION’S INTERNATIONAL DAY Saturday 25th July 2026 A thrilling test match featuring the England Polo Team in action against an International Team is the highlight of this great day of international sport. The England squad will be at their peak in a bid to retain the mighty Coronation Cup. The day’s sport is curated by the Hurlingham Polo Association and will begin with a morning game, featuring a competitive young England team for the Whitbread Trophy. Searcys has created a memorable menu to accompany such an impressive sporting occasion. Diners will be welcomed to the Clubhouse with a champagne reception, followed by an elegant, three-course lunch. All diners will be invited to stay post-match to enjoy the après polo on the Clubhouse Lawn following the match presentations. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Champagne reception • Three-course lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception 13.00 Lunch 15.00 The Coronation Cup 17.30 Prize Presentation 18.00 Après Polo on the Clubhouse Lawn Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £205 Non-Members £245 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Burrata English fig, balsamic red onion, pea salad, buckwheat crisp Ancho braised beef shin Crispy potato terrine, creamed spinach, crispy onion Plum and blackberry Paris-Brest Hazelnut HURLINGHAM POLO ASSOCIATION’S INTERNATIONAL DAY
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE PRINCE OF WALES’S CHAMPIONSHIP CUP Sunday 9th August 2026 A day of top class horsepower in action in this thrilling high goal tournament. This is a quintessentially English sporting day — the sport’s top players and their amazing ponies will return to deliver end-to-end action in a bid to win this trophy. This highly prestigious event will be a day of delights, outstanding polo and luxury hospitality. Searcys Clubhouse hospitality guests can experience the very best from this day, including a superb three-course lunch and champagne reception in the Clubhouse. With a grandstand seat included in the package, diners will not miss a moment of the action on and off the field of play. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception • Three-course lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception 13.00 Lunch 15.30 P rince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Clubhouse Bar open on the Clubhouse Terrace Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £230 Non-Members £295 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 8 people will be on shared tables.
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Smoked sturgeon and caviar Chablis wine and shallot dressing, chives crème fraiche, sourdough croutons Guinea fowl ballotine Creamy spinach, black summer truffle and parmentier potatoes Chocolate tart Strawberry petits fours THE PRINCE OF WALES’S CHAMPIONSHIP CUP By Richard Corrigan
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE DELILAH GUARDS LADIES’ CHARITY POLO FINAL Saturday 29th August 2026 Moving back to late August in 2026 and our final VIP Hospitality Event of the season. This fixture highlights the very best of women’s polo, alongside an array of incredible fundraising opportunities to support the day’s official charity. Searcys Clubhouse hospitality perfectly complements this day, creating a relaxed summer menu, including an elegant drinks reception. Everyone is invited to linger late too and enjoy the chill vibe from our après polo DJ. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Drinks reception • Three-course lunch menu • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking area • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Drinks reception 13.00 Three-course lunch 14.00 Live auction 15.00 The delilah Ladies Charity Polo final followed by Prize Presentation 16.30 The delilah Guards Ladies’ Charity Shield followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Après polo on the Clubhouse Terrace until late Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £180 Non-Members £185
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian. Our food may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts or other allergens. If you suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify a manager. We are happy to cater for special requirements. Please note that our menu offerings are subject to seasonal availability and may change. SAMPLE MENU Drinks reception Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Wye Valley asparagus Black garlic, wild garlic emulsion and flowers, pea pesto and radish Pan-seared stone bass Pea and mint sauce vierge, lemon ratte potatoes, oyster leaf and samphire Strawberry and Champagne choux bun Strawberry custard, champaign and lemon thyme puree, Cuvée Rosé macerated strawberries Petits fours THE DELILAH GUARDS LADIES’ CHARITY POLO FINAL
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB TERMS AND CONDITIONS/GUIDELINES • All prices are inclusive of VAT • Tickets are non-refundable • The Club opens at 10.00am and closes circa 11.00pm • Tickets are now e-tickets and will be sent to your email address. This includes entry, parking and where appropriate Final grandstand tickets • Allocated seats for the Cartier Queen’s Cup Final are selected at the time of booking • Dietary requirements must be submitted in advance. Changes may not be possible on the day • Proof of ID may be required • These events are not suitable for young children • Dogs not permitted
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GUARDS POLO CLUB Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park, Surrey SAT NAV: SL5 7SA what3words: skin.salt.lists www.guardspoloclub.com FOR TERMS www.guardspoloclub.com/terms-and-conditions CONTACT Jane Hebditch to book now [email protected] All sample menus are subject to change Images © copyright Sam Churchill, Art of Polo, Images of Polo and Marcos Cerdeira
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