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HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB Dear guests, Welcome to the esteemed hospitality of the 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. This year, we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with renowned Irish chef Richard Corrigan. Richard is the Chef Patron of critically acclaimed London restaurants such as Bentley’s Oyster Bar in Piccadilly and Corrigan’s Mayfair, and more recently, The Portrait Restaurant with Searcys on top of the National Portrait Gallery. His philosophy, “Let the food and the seasons do the talking,” shines through in the menus he’s crafted for the Guards Polo’s 2024 season. 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, elevate their dining experience at the Gherkin in the City, 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 Discover more at searcys.co.uk @SearcysLondon @GuardsPoloClub
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 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 a Country House and Estate in Virginia, County Cavan, Ireland, called Virginia Park Lodge, which grows its own vegetables and rears his own Oxford Sandy Pigs. Richard has opened numerous restaurants, gained Michelin stars, authored two 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 12th June 2024 The Cartier Queen’s Cup Final 16th June 2024 The Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Windsor Cup Final 23rd June 2024 The Archie David Cup Final 30th June 2024 The Talacrest Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final 11th August 2024 The Guards Ladies’ Charity Polo Final 31st August 2024 EVENTS
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP SEMI-FINALS Wednesday 12th June 2024 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 famous polo tournaments in the world, delivering high-goal polo at its finest. Semi-finals day offers a bespoke 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 • Afternoon tea • Allocated parking • 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 Clubhouse Bar open for sundowners Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £235 Non-Members £315 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 6 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 sourdough With whipped butter (v) Smokehouse salmon Fennel, dehydrated mushroom, horseradish Daphne’s Welsh lamb Chops, belly, candied aubergine, fennel Mille-feuille Mango, rhubarb, pineapple sorbet (v) Petit four X
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP FINAL Sunday 16th June 2024 The ultimate polo hospitality, this day is not to be missed. Clubhouse VIP guests can watch the top polo players from around the world 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 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 • 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 Après polo DJ on the Clubhouse Lawn as the sun sets on a fabulous sporting day Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £310 Non-Members £460 With Grandstand Seat £335 With Grandstand Seat £495 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 6 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 sourdough With whipped butter (v) Wye Valley asparagus Wild garlic, girolles, parmesan foam Salt cod cream Buckwheat, fennel, roe Hampshire fallow Loin, chicory, fig, beetroot purée, redcurrant Pot crème Rhubarb, stem ginger, lemon curd (v) Petit four X
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE OUT-SOURCING INC ROYAL WINDSOR CUP FINAL Sunday 23rd June 2024 The Out-Sourcing Inc 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. Join us for a bespoke, three-course lunch in our VIP Clubhouse Enclosure, before enjoying an unrivalled view of the final from our Members’ Grandstand. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Three-course lunch • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.00 Guests arrival 12.30 Display from The Knights of Middle England outside the Out-Sourcing marquee 13.00 Lunch 15.30 Out-Sourcing Inc 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 £170 Non-Members £190
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 sourdough With whipped butter (v) Pork and chicken terrine Fine herbs, fennel, pear, soda bread Smoked haddock Pomme purée, spring onion, hollandaise, NOVA caviar Steamed marmalade pudding Vanilla, custard (v) Petit four X
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE ARCHIE DAVID CUP FINAL Sunday 30th June 2024 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 • 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 £95 Non-Members £115
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 Sourdough Netherend Farm butter (v) Heritage tomato and burrata Verrine of frisée basil and pine nut pesto, smoked tomato oil, basil crisps (v) 24-hour cooked belly of Dingley Dell pork Fondant potato, celeriac purée, crispy onion, buttered kale, baby carrot, Madeira jus Chocolate delice Cappuccino ice-cream, dulce de leche, Malden salted dark chocolate tuille (v) THE ARCHIE DAVID CUP FINAL
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE TALACREST PRINCE OF WALES’S CHAMPIONSHIP CUP Sunday 11th August 2024 The Talacrest Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup returns for its thrilling fourth edition in 2024. Sponsored by John Collins’s Talacrest, the leading classic Ferrari dealer, finals day will perfectly blend plenty of high-goal polo with an array of sleek Thoroughbred horsepower styled in Italy. Join us on finals day for a full day of hospitality in our VIP Clubhouse Enclosure. The day’s menu includes a Champagne Laurent-Perrier Reception and an elegant three-course lunch. With the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain also driving up on finals day, bringing their own collection of stunning Italian speedsters, this is a day of delights for everyone. 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 • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception 13.00 Lunch 15.20 Parade of Talacrest Ferraris 15.30 T alacrest Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Clubhouse Bar open for sundowners and DJ on the Clubhouse Terrace as the sun sets on a memorable day of gorgeous horsepower Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £200 Non-Members £240
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 sourdough With whipped butter (v) Wye Valley asparagus Wild garlic, parmesan foam (v) Salt aged beef Wellington Hen-of-the wood mushroom, spinach and ginger purée, red wine jus Chocolate mousse Pear, honey madeleine (v) Petit four X
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE GUARDS LADIES’ CHARITY POLO Saturday 31st August 2024 It is all about the ladies at Guards Polo Club on this day. Not only the culmination of our ladies tournament, reflecting the importance of the ladies’ game throughout the world, but a feminine vibe in the VIP Clubhouse Enclosure too. Join us for Pimm’s, a fantastic menu, a dedicated charity auction with some amazing, money-cannotbuy lots and a beautifully curated boutique shopping village that delivers style and inspiration throughout the day. The day will raise funds for the global charity, Mary’s Meals, tackling world hunger. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Pimm’s reception • Three-course lunch menu • Half a bottle of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea and coffee • Allocated parking • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Pimm’s reception 13.00 Three-course lunch 14.00 Live auction 15.00 The Guards Ladies’ Charity Polo Final followed by Prize Presentation 16.30 The Guards Ladies’ Charity Trophy followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Savour the day by chilling with après polo DJ on the Clubhouse Terrace until late Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members and Non-Members £170
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan 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 Pimm’s reception Heritage tomatoes Sicilian tomato consommé, parmesan foam, grain cracker Baked lemon sole Prawns, girolles, asparagus, emulsion Mini baked Alaska Yuzu, passionfruit, Italian meringue (v) Petit four THE GUARDS LADIES’ CHARITY POLO FINAL X
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HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB (v) = vegetarian. (ve) = vegan. 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. GUARDS POLO CLUB Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park, Surrey SAT NAV: SL5 7SA what3words: pretty.needed.chill 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 and Art of Polo
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