The Members, Pavilion Complex is an outstanding venue for Conferences, Product Launches, Corporate Hospitality, Banqueting, Dinners and Balls. It is ideally located for access to both the M6 motorway and the West Coast Main Line. Set in a rural landscape, the Pavilion offers four suites with facilities of the utmost quality and luxury. Visitors enter through an elegant foyer with an ornate fountain and stained glass domed ceiling light. The foyer affords direct access to both the Ingestre Suite and three smaller conference/syndicate rooms. The main foyer contains a reception desk, cloakroom, male and female toilets, a unisex disabled toilet and mother and baby facilities. A second smaller foyer complete with cloakroom, male and female toilets and a unisex disabled toilet, is situated to the side of the Pavilion to afford direct access to the Ingestre Suite. Click here for conference information and sample menus Click here for balls & banqueting information and sample menus THE INGESTRE SUITE The Ingestre Suite has a floor area of 590 square metres which enables it to accommodate up to 500 diners or 700 conference delegates. The suite's versatility is enhanced by the incorporation of a room divider. The room divider, which can be installed in sections or in its entirety, allows two completely separate areas to be created, one to seat 300 diners or 400 delegates in theatre style and one to seat 200 diners or 300 delegates in theatre style. Moreover, each area has the benefit of separate bar facilities and separate entrances. A special access at the side of the building enables cars to be brought into the suites for vehicle launches or promotional displays. The Ingestre Suite benefits from superb views across the Showground and French windows afford access to the terrace and enclosed Members' Lawn. The suite has a state of the art heating and ventilation system, a built in sound system and a three phase electrical supply. Direct access to modem kitchens with a choice of caterers ensures excellent service for your event. THE BODEN ROOM The Boden Room, which is adjacent to the Ingestre Suite, offers the perfect venue for a smaller conference or dinner. Alternatively it is ideally located to be incorporated as an anteroom in conjunction with the Ingestre Suite for larger functions. The Boden Room can seat 100 delegates in theatre style or 80 diners. The Boden Room shares dedicated kitchen facilities with the neighbouring Ingestre Room providing first class catering. THE PRESIDENT'S SUITE The Presidents Suite offers seating for 80 delegates in theatre style or for 50 diners in luxurious surroundings. The suite is totally self contained with integral toilets and kitchen facilities, moreover, a room divider enables the main room to be equally divided. The Presidents Suite also has the benefit of French windows to afford access to the members' Lawn. THE NATWEST BANK SUITE The Natwest Bank Suite offers seating for up to 80 delegates in theatre style. The suite is totally self contained with integral toilets and kitchen facilities. All the suites in the Members' Pavilion are purpose built to offer the most attractive and practical surroundings for your event. To appreciate the uniqueness of this complex, it simply must be seen.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION & SAMPLE MENUS At the Staffordshire County Showground you will find an experienced team dedicated to ensuring that your event is a success; we offer the following facilities:- Flexible access/departure times Extensive, adjacent free car parking Use of a conference room or rooms in a style to suit your requirements Lunches with vegetarian & special dietary requirements Mineral waters and juices on request Hire of overhead projectors, projector screens and flipcharts Three phase electricity supply in the main conference suite Integral public address systems in the Ingestre & Boden Suites Loop system in the Ingestre Suite Portable dance floor, staging and lectern subject to availability Numbers Our largest Suite can seat 700 delegates theatre style. This suite can also be divided utilizing the integral room divider to create two suites of equal size. The Suite is often used in this form for events wishing to seat 250 (approx) delegates theatre style for the conference and 250 (approx) delegates in the adjacent suite for refreshments. We also have a choice of syndicate rooms available for hire, these are ideal for smaller conferences or as breakout rooms accommodating from 15 to 100 delegates. Costs Conference organisers will be quoted a room hire charge tailored to individual requirements. Any catering required will be charged for in addition to the room hire fee. Catering We offer a range of delegate catering packages; examples of refreshments & conference luncheon menus together with prices are listed below. It should be noted that these menus are only offered as a small sample from a range of menus designed to appeal to the widest range of tastes and budgets. Moreover, our Catering Managers will be delighted to meet you and tailor a menu to your individual specification.
Please note that menus and prices are offered as an example and may be subject to amendment Coffee, Tea & Biscuits - from £1.50 plus VAT per person Coffee, Tea, Biscuits & Danish Pastries - from £3.50 plus VAT per person All day – Coffee, Tea & Biscuits - from £4.50 plus VAT per person All day – Mineral Water & Squash - from £5.00 plus VAT per person Mints and Boiled Sweets - from £0.75 plus VAT per person Conference Menu Example A £7.50 plus VAT Various Sandwiches to include a selection from: Ham, Chicken Mayonnaise, Egg & Tomato, Three Cheese Tuna & Cucumber and Turkey & Cranberry *** Assorted Finger Rolls Savory Filled Croissants (Ham & Brie, Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese) *** Cocktail Sausage Rolls *** BBQ Chicken Drumsticks *** Coffee or Tea (additional £1.25 plus VAT) Conference Menu Example B (Hot) £9.75 Plus VAT Hunters Chicken Minted Lamb Casserole Mushroom Stroganoff *** Long Grain & Wild Rice Melody of Vegetables & Minted New Potatoes in Skins *** Cheeses with celery & grapes *** BALLS & BANQUETS INFORMATION & SAMPLE MENUSAt the Staffordshire County Showground you will find an experienced team dedicated to ensuring that your event is a success; we offer the following facilities:- Appointments to view – at your convenience Choice of suite tailored to your requirements Plentiful free and adjacent parking for guests Use of lawns and terraces for photographs and drinks receptions Table linen and napkins Integral public address system in the Ingestre & Boden Suites Loop System in the Ingestre Suite Cloakroom attendant (additional charge) Portable dance floor and stage positioned to suit your function Early access to the Suite for decorating etc (subject to availability) Numbers We can offer suites suitable for balls or banquets for from 100 to 450 guests. Costs Those wishing to hire the facilities will be charged a rate depending on individual requirements. Catering will be charged additionally and some examples of prices and menus are listed below. It should be noted that these menus are only offered as a small sample from a range of menus designed to appeal to the widest range of tastes and budgets. Moreover, our Catering Managers will be delighted to meet you and tailor a menu to your individual specification. Bars Our Bar Manager will be delighted to discus the bar and wine requirements for your event and to produce a drinks package designed to meet your individual requirements. An extensive wine list is available on request. Caterers We offer a choice of five caterers who all meet our stringent quality standards and are approved to work at the Showground. We believe that by offering a range of caterers we can accommodate every taste, budget and occasion. Please note that menus and prices are offered as an example and may be subject to amendment
Function Menu A £14.25 plus VAT Fanned Melon Slices set on a Raspberry Coulis *** Granary & White Rolls with Butter *** Breast of Chicken with Blue Cheese & Herb Sauce Served with A Melody of Green Vegatables & Minted New Potatoes *** Chocolate & Pear Brownie with Clotted Cream *** Tea & Coffee Function Menu B -
£18.00 plus
VAT Warm Goats Cheese & Red Onion Parcel Set on a Bed of Mixed Leaves *** Granary & White Rolls *** Beef Bourguignon Served with a Wholegrain Mustard Mash and Garnished with Roast Cherry Tomatoes Served with a Melody of Seasonal Vegetables *** Raspberry Parfait flavoured with Tia Maria and finished with a Coffee Glaze *** Tea & Coffee Function Menu C -
£20.00 plus
VAT Ribbons of Smoked Salmon wrapped around Endive & Rocket Salad with Balsamic, Basil & Red Pepper Dressing *** Granary & White Rolls with butter *** Roast Rump of Lamb with a Lime & Coriander Cream Sauce Set on a Roast Root Vegetable Rosti Served with a Melody of Seasonal Vegetables & Minted New Potatoes *** Amaretto Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote & Cream *** Tea & Coffee Please do come and see what we have to offer – book an appointment and we will be delighted to show you around and discuss your requirements. |
