Dinner sits in the middle of the evening, from 18:00 to 19:15, as a shared meal at long tables. It has its own slot so nobody has to choose between eating and taking part.
What it takes#
Feeding 200 or more people calls for careful planning:
- A caterer, to be chosen.
- Serving points spread across the venue, so queues stay short.
- A dinner service planned to move quickly, so the meal stays unhurried for guests.
- Refreshments from the moment guests arrive, and light refreshments later in the evening.
Dietary needs#
We plan to ask about dietary needs when guests book, including halal, vegetarian and allergy requests, so we can plan the menu properly.
What is still to be confirmed#
- The caterer and the menu.
- Whether alcohol will be served. The policy is still to be decided.
- What a ticket includes.
Long tables are deliberate. They help a large evening feel personal, and they make it easy to talk with someone you have only just met, or to sit quietly and enjoy the food.
