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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. 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 @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 La Martina Varsity Day Saturday 31st May 2025 The Cartier Queen’s Cup Semi-Finals Wednesday 11th June 2025 The Cartier Queen’s Cup Final Sunday 15th June 2025 The Archie David Cup Final Sunday 29th June 2025 The Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Windsor Cup Final Sunday 22nd June 2025 The Aston Martin Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final Sunday 10th August 2025 The Hurlingham Polo Association’s International Day Saturday 26th July 2025 The Indian Polo Day2025 Saturday 19th July 2025 The Guards Ladies’ Charity Polo Final Saturday 5th July 2025 EVENTS
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB LA MARTINA VARSITY DAY Saturday 31st May 2025 Be part of polo history by joining us on La Martina Varsity Day. This trophy dates back to 1878 and this year we will be celebrating the 126th edition of this world-famous match featuring the polo teams from Oxford and Cambridge universities. In fact this day is an incredible celebration of student sport as it also features the annual, competitive battle between Eton College and Harrow School. We are also delighted to host the second Pony Club Invitational, ensuring this day highlights the depth of polo across all ages. HOSPITALITY PACKAGE INCLUDES • Great British Picnic • Still and sparkling water • Tea and coffee • Allocated parking • Grandstand seating Order of events 10.00 Oxford Blues Alumni v Cambridge Blues Alumni 11.00 Eton College v Harrow School 11.00 Pony Club Invitational 12.00 Varsity – Oxford v Cambridge 13.15 Prize presentations on the La Martina Lawn 13.30 Great British Picnic served in the Clubhouse 15.00 Cartier Queen’s Cup League Match (games times may vary) 16.30 DJ Ant Linney at the Clubhouse plus sundowners Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Tickets £58
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 Artisan sausage rolls Pork pie, piccalilli Scotch egg, mustard mayo Red onion chutney, Red Leicester tartlet (v) Sweet potato, spinach and coconut pie (ve) Sandwiches Cucumber and whipped cream cheese (v) Egg and chive (v) Coronation chicken Scones Buttermilk fruit and plain scones served with clotted cream and homemade preserve (v) Cheese scones, red onion relish (v) Salads New potato, shallots (v) Searcys coleslaw (v) Coronation chicken salad Dessert station Victoria sponge (v) Live Eton mess station (v) Gold brownie bites (v) Lemon meringue choux bun (v) LA MARTINA VARSITY DAY
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP SEMI-FINALS Wednesday 11th June 2025 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 • 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 Cartier Queen’s Cup after party on the Clubhouse Lawn Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £255 Non-Members £340 Bookable as tables of 10. Parties of under 6 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) Crab and lobster salad Baby gem lettuce, Marie Rose, lemon Daphne’s Welsh lamb Served pink Loin and confit belly, potato fondant, asparagus, peas and mint salad, crème fraîche Strawberry pavlova Lime and elderflower mascarpone, strawberry compote Petit fours SEMI-FINALS By Richard Corrigan
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP FINAL Sunday 15th June 2025 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 • 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 £335 Non-Members £485 With Grandstand Seat £360 With Grandstand Seat £520 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 Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Amuse-bouche Tomato gazpacho Courgette and basil cream (v) Scallop and lobster stuffed courgette flower Spiced chickpea, lobster butter Hereford beef fillet Served pink Duck fat potato chip, piperade and broad bean salad, horseradish cream Chocolate custard tart Raspberries and gooseberries Petit fours FINALS By Richard Corrigan
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE OUT-SOURCING INC ROYAL WINDSOR CUP FINAL Sunday 22nd June 2025 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. Hugely popular Japanese-Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi make their debut at Guards Polo Club. Expect expert chefs preparing a range of Sticks’n’Sushi’s hero dishes from classic and creative sushi to sticks from the grill. Hugely popular Japanese-Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi make their debut at Guards Polo Club. Expect expert chefs preparing 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 • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.00 Guests arrival 13.00 Lunch by Sticks’n’Sushi 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 £130 Non-Members £150
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 Sake Mojito Reception Broccoli Grilled in supreme soy, served with spicy goma Ebi Bites Tempura shrimp, miso aïoli, chilli, lime and coriander Shake Tataki Salmon, sake-tamari marinated trout roe, daikon, miso, ponzu and daikon cress Beef Tataki Beef fillet with miso aïoli, spring onion, artichoke chips, shiitake and truffle ponzu Ebi Panko Tempura shrimp and spicy sauce, topped with avocado Hell’s Kitchen Tempura shrimp, avocado and spicy sauce, topped with tuna and barbecue Pink Alaska Salmon, avocado, cream cheese and lumpfish roe Nanban Chicken, avocado, kataifi, coriander and spicy yuzu-kosho Aka Ebi Argentinian red shrimp, spicy gochujang and garlic butter Tsukune Chilli Chicken meatballs, chilli dip, teriyaki and spring onions Iberico Secreto Miso cured black Iberian pork with lemon
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE ARCHIE DAVID CUP FINAL Sunday 29th June 2025 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 £105 Non-Members £125
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) La Latteria burrata English pea pesto, basil oil, San Manzano tomato, smoked crème fraiche (v) Roasted corn-fed chicken breast Honey roasted carrot purée, hash brown, ratatouille, tomato vinegarette, jus Citrus meringue tart Lemon and yuzu curd, citrus confit, pink grapefruit, toasted sesame sponge, lemon sorbet THE ARCHIE DAVID CUP FINAL
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE GUARDS LADIES’ CHARITY POLO Saturday 5th July 2025 Moving to a new date in July 2025, this fixture highlights the very best of the women’s polo. Alongside some outstanding sport is 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 • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Drink reception 13.00 Three-course lunch 14.00 Live auction 15.00 Ladies VL 22 goal final followed by Prize Presentation 16.30 The Guards Ladies’ Charity Trophy followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Stay and party après polo with ‘80s tunes at the Clubhouse’ until late Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members and Non-Members £180
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) Marinated British heritage tomatoes Roast tomato aioli, basil foam, focaccia crouté (v) Pan-seared stone bass Caviar lemon and dill butter sauce, confit ratte potatoes, sea vegetables Summer berries Eton mess Chantilly cream, strawberry, meringue Petits fours THE GUARDS LADIES’ CHARITY POLO FINAL
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE INDIAN POLO DAY 2025 Saturday 19th July 2025 Guards Polo Club will remember a golden age of polo with the creation of the Club’s first India Day on Saturday 19 July 2025. Two outstanding matches, recalling a time when India was the globally recognised heart of polo and enriched by the Club’s exciting new 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 relaunch 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 • 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 £180
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. WELCOME DRINK Kokum sparkler Kokum juice with soda, black salt, basil seeds Curry leaf mojito White rum, muddled curry leaves, lime, jaggery syrup BUFFET (family service) Avocado bhel puri Crunchy puffed rice tossed with avocado, tamarind chutney, pomegranate, microgreens Tandoori broccoli with truffle yoghurt Charred broccoli florets marinated in kasundi mustard, served with truffle-infused raita Chicken tikka taco Soft mini tacos filled with smoky tikka, pickled onions, mint chutney crema Charred tandoori paneer cubes Smoky Himalayan paneer marinated in saffron yoghurt and slow-roasted Saffron and rose pulao Assorted Indian breads Olive naan, garlic kulcha, and beetroot paratha Chargrilled corn and methi salad Apple and fennel slaw with nigella seeds Kale and quinoa kofta curry Superfood koftas in a cashew-tomato sauce Roasted pumpkin and lentil stew Spiced with cinnamon and cardamom Slow-cooked lamb rogan josh Kashmiri-style lamb with a rich, spiced tomato gravy Chicken chettinad ballotine Rolled chicken breast filled with a masala mousse, served with pepper jus DESSERT STATION Jaggery and ginger sticky toffee pudding Served with cardamom butterscotch sauce Saffron cheesecake with pistachio crust Mango and passionfruit lassi Macarons THE INDIAN POLO DAY 2025
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB HURLINGHAM POLO ASSOCIATION’S INTERNATIONAL DAY Saturday 26th July 2025 A thrilling test match featuring the England Polo Team in action against a squad from Brazil is the highlight of this great day of international sport. The England squad will be at their peak in a bid to win back 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 • 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 £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 Fresh baked Wildfarmed sourdough Whipped butter (v) Smoked corn-fed chicken Mango, sultana, and lime salsa, mint, coriander and micro leaf salad Pan-seared sea bream Confit ratte potatoes, sea vegetables, Exmoor caviar beurre blanc Dark chocolate tart Milk chocolate crèmeux, raspberry sorbet HURLINGHAM POLO ASSOCIATION’S INTERNATIONAL DAY
HOSPITALITY AT GUARDS POLO CLUB THE ASTON MARTIN PRINCE OF WALES’S CHAMPIONSHIP CUP Sunday 10th August 2025 Aston Martin, the iconic. luxury British sportscar brand, will make its debut at Guards Polo Club on this day. The newly appointed title sponsor of this competitive high-goal contest, Aston Martin will bring some of its own, remarkable horsepower to finals day, including a parade of its world-famous cars before the main match of the day. 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 • Grandstand seat Order of events 12.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception 13.00 Lunch 15.20 Aston Martin parade 15.30 A ston Martin Prince of Wales’s Championship Cup Final followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Clubhouse Bar open for the Gold Party on the Clubhouse Terrace as the sun sets on a memorable day of gorgeous horsepower Ticket prices incl. VAT per person Members £215 Non-Members £255
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) London smoked salmon Clementine, beetroots, cream cheese mousse, soda bread crisp Salt aged beef Wellington Mushroom fricassee, pomme purée, red wine jus Raspberry and vanilla cream millefeuille Raspberry sauce Petits fours PRINCE OF WALES’S CHAMPIONSHIP CUP By Richard Corrigan
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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 Cedeira
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