Henley Royal Regatta - Wednesday 1st – Sunday 5th July 2009

For 2009 we have secured an exclusive 3-acre riverside facility amidst the beautiful grounds of Bird Place, a Tudor mansion with late Georgian additions. The house and grounds are adjacent to Regatta HQ and Henley Bridge.

The presentation will be exactly as our clients have come to expect. A quality marquee with classic furnishings and fittings, exterior teak garden furniture, superb floral decorations and a high standard for both catering and wines. A complimentary bar throughout.

In addition our fleet will offer two 2-hour cruises during the day to take in the racing and to view the wonderful eccentricities of the event. The morning cruise will be optional. By all means stay, enjoy the beautiful garden and river scenery while listening to the resident Jazz Band and sipping a glass of champagne - the choice is yours!

A 4-course luncheon will be served to your reserved table with fine wines from Louis Latour and finished off with brandy and liqueurs. In fact the menu for the day will follow exactly as in previous years. Top catering, impeccable service.

There is substantial car parking within the grounds and our complimentary shuttle mini coach will be ever present at Henley station. The whole event will be professionally managed with flair and panache.

We realise the importance of the availability of a tented facility in an exclusive and beautiful setting for our clients. Bird Place meets all these objectives.

Come to the quintessential summer season event and be entertained in style.

All prices are being kept at 2008 levels.


Itinerary
For the Henley Royal Regatta Garden Party

10.00am-11.00am
Guests are welcomed at the exclusive Maidenhead Steam Navigation facility at Bird Place, Henley on Thames. Morning coffee and Danish pastries can be enjoyed whilst you are entertained by our resident Traditional Jazz Band on the Lawns.
11.00-1.00pm
A Pimms, Bucks Fizz and Champagne reception will be served onboard one of our elegant river vessels as we begin our first optional cruise aboard one of our luxury vessels up and down the racing course during which you will have the opportunity to enjoy the rowing and wonderful atmosphere of the most prestigious event of the English Summer Season.
1.00pm
In your exclusive marquee a four course luncheon will be served accompanied by wines from Louis Latour and Table Waters from Hildon.
3.00pm
Our afternoon cruise will take you upstream and after passing the finish line, you will be able to take in the views of Henley Town Centre, before the vessel navigates Rod Eyot Island. We will then cruise the entire length of the Course allowing guests to take in views of the Stewards Enclosure and Temple Island before returning to Bird Place. There will be a full complimentary bar available throughout the cruise.
4.30pm
Upon arrival back at Bird Place, a classic English Afternoon Strawberries & Cream Tea will be served, which can either be enjoyed within your marquee or on the lawns.
6.00pm
Guests depart the Maidenhead Steam Navigation facility. (All times are approximate)

Price List
Small Parties Package
For groups of 2-64 sharing a marquee within our hospitality complex. This package includes all the facilities detailed in our 'Special Events' Brochure.
Wednesday 1st July, Thursday 2nd July, Saturday 4th July, Sunday 5th July 2009
£ 179.00 + Vat per person

Friday 3rd July 2009
£ 195.00 + Vat per person

Exclusive Charter (Minimum 65 Guests)
£ 285.00 + Vat per person for the first 65 Guests.
All days except Friday additional Guests £ 179.00 + Vat per person
Additional Guests Friday 3rd July £ 195.00 + Vat per person
This package includes all the facilities detailed in our 'Special Events' Brochure.

Private Motor Yachts
Our elegant Motor Yachts 'Fringilla' and 'La Chemme' are available for charter at £2950.00 + Vat per day for a maximum of 10 Guests.
This package includes all the facilities detailed in our 'Special Events' Brochure, in addition to the exclusive use of your own elegant motor yacht.
There is a complimentary Shuttle bus service that operates from Henley Station to the Hospitality Village during the morning and returning to Henley at the end of your day.

Menu
On Arrival
Cafetières of Roasted Arabica Coffee, Teas & Infusions
Selection of Morning Pastries, American Muffins and Homemade Cookies and Biscuits
Skewers of Tropical Fresh Fruit
Reception Drinks served on the lawns
Canard-Duchene Champagne, Bucks Fizz or Pimms No1
There is a full complimentary bar available throughout the day.

Luncheon Served within the Marquee
Smoked Chicken and Meaux Mustard Tian
(With Roasted Tomato Passata, Confit Beetroot, Crispy Roquette and Tahoon Cress) Or
Vegetarian Alternative
Marbled Pepper Bavois
(With Parsnip Crisp, Creamed Brie and a Jerusalem Artichoke Dumpling)
Main Course
Cold Poached Canadian Lobster
(With a Normandy Coleslaw, Rock Chive Potatoes, Parsley Mayonnaise and Petit Herb Salad)
Or
Roast Contre-Fillet of Beef
(Served with Charred Peppers, Courgettes and Pink Shallots, Baby Dauphinoise, Roasted Whole Plum Tomatoes and a Merlot Jus)
Or
Vegetarian Alternative
Sweet Potato, Leek and Asparagus Tart
(Topped with Smoked Cheese Rarebit, Watercress and a Spinach Salad)
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Crushed Fresh Raspberry and Vanilla Scented Mousse
(Set on a Crisp Layer of Biscuit, Raspberry Coulis and Mint Syrup)
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Selection of Cheeses
To include Somerset Brie, Mature Montgomery Cheddar, Dolcelatte and White Stilton with Cranberries accompanied by Spiced Apple Chutney, Celery Hearts, Grapes, Mixed Nuts and a Selection of Biscuits, Crackers and Wafers
***
Selection of Warm Organic Rolls
Mitres of Unsalted English Butter
Tea, Coffee and Chocolates
Selection of Indian Teas & Herbal Infusions, Cafetières of Richly Roasted Arabica Coffee, Served with Hand Made Chocolates & Petit Fours

Wines
A selection of fine Louis Latour Wines
Quinta do Noval Late bottled Vintage Port 1998
H by Hine - Petit Champagne Cognac

Afternoon Cruise
During your cruise there will be a full complimentary Bar on board.
Afternoon Tea to be served within the Marquee
Selection of Dainty Cut Sandwiches
To include Cucumber with Mint Butter,
Traditional Smoked Scottish Salmon, Egg & Cress,
Cream Cheese & Chive served on a Variety of Speciality Breads

Selection of Traditional Afternoon Tea Pastries and Scones
Mini Fruit and Plain Scones served with Fresh Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve,
Raspberry Mille Feuille and Chocolate Eclairs

Fingers of Home Baked Cakes
Rich Fruit Cake, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Carrot Cake & Madeira Cake

Bowls of Fresh English Strawberries
Served with Clotted Cream

Selection of Teas to Include:
Earl Grey, Assam, Darjeeling and Herbal Tisanes
Served with Milk or Lemon.
Cafetierès of Roasted Arabica Coffee