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EVENING EVENTS AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM

Following the spectacular transformation of the Royal Air Force Museum, there are a whole host of spaces perfect for receptions of all sizes.

If you are looking for an exclusive venue to really impress your guests, you can’t get more unique than mingling with a drink beside a Spitfire, underneath the legendary Avro Lancaster or the mighty Sunderland Flying Boat.

For these packages we have included our classic Peyton Events equipment, however we would be delighted to work with you on other decorations and theming. Our experienced team will ensure you have a perfect event from start to finish.

For more information or to book, call 020 8358 4848, email Events.RAFMuseum.UK@ sodexo.com or visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/venue-hire.aspx

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM IS THE IDEAL VENUE FOR HOSTING AN UNFORGETTABLE RECEPTION.

R E C E P T I O N PA C K A G E S

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CANAPÉ PACKAGE

Please select 6 seasonal canapés, served with 3 drinks per person from a choice of:

• Prosecco

• House wine

• Bottled beer

• Elderflower and cucumber pressé

CANAPÉ & BOWL FOOD PACKAGE

Please select 3 seasonal canapés and 3 bowls, served with 3 drinks per person from a choice of:

• Prosecco

• House wine

• Bottled beer

• Seasonal pressé

Reception package prices and a full selection of menus are detailed over the following pages. Unlimited mineral water, equipment and staffing are included in all packages.


We believe that the cornerstone of good food is the quality of the ingredients and our chefs value the importance of fresh, carefully sourced ingredients and really appreciate the abundance of quality produce Britain has to offer.

Dessert canapes available

RECEPTION PACKAGES

MENUS

BEVERAGES

WINE & BEER

Vaporetto Prosecco NV, Glera, Veneto, Italy

Matos Blanco Airen, Sauvignon Blanc, La Mancha, Spain, NV

Matos Tinto, Tempranillo, Grenache, La Mancha, Spain, NV

Bottled beers

SOFT

Bottled still and sparkling water

Seasonal pressé

All menus are subject to change

CLASSIC CANAPÉS

VEGETARIAN

Burrata, black olive crumb

Black fig toast with peppered mascarpone

Wild mushroom and truffle on Parmesan shortbread

Thyme scone, Kalamata olive cream cheese

Goat’s cheese, beetroot ganache and nigella seed profiterole

Winter squash arancini with crispy sage

Pumpkin and feta tartlet

Chestnut mushroom scotch egg with tarragon mayonnaise

Quail egg apple tarte tatin with celeriac purée

Sage and onion croquettes, sage mayonnaise

FISH AND SEAFOOD

Prawn cocktail with bloody Mary aïoli

Salmon pastrami, celeriac slaw on rye bread

Smoked mackerel and horseradish paté on soda bread

Cornish crab filo pastry, coconut & lime yogurt

Tuna with wasabi mayonnaise, sesame seed and almond purée

Seared native scallop, apple crisp, celeriac purée

Fish cake, lobster mayonnaise

Hot smoked salmon scotch egg, with chipotle cream cheese

MEAT

Pancetta wrapped guinea fowl ballotine with fig jam

Rare roasted venison, winterberry jelly on chestnut blini

Honey roast duck, apple rösti, red onion marmalade

Ham hock ballotine with grain mustard relish

Lamb rump, salsa verde on rosemary shortbread

Rare roast beef, fondant potato, Béarnaise

Game sausage roll with crispy kale and cranberry relish

Swedish meatball, pickled cucumber

Rock salt lamb skewer and mint hollandaise


VEGETARIAN

Celeriac and cox apple risotto, parsnip crisp, hazelnut, watercress oil

Burrata, squash, olive oil

Heritage beetroot, sherry vinegar, whipped goats cheese and candied walnuts

Truffle macaroni cheese, with brioche and parmesan crumb

Salad of poached pear, chicory, walnut and Cropwell Bishop Stilton

Ricotta tortellini, pumpkin cream and chestnut crumb

BOWLS

All menus are subject to change

FISH AND SEAFOOD

Smoked mackerel, horseradish, beetroot and watercress

Fish and chips with tartare sauce

Prawn and crayfish cocktail with frisée salad

Beetroot cured Severn & Wye smoked salmon, fennel and orange salad

Sea bass with wild mushroom and artichoke ragout

Fish pie

Smoked salmon tartare, miso, seaweed cracker

MEAT

Rare roast beef, mash, with green peppercorn sauce and crispy shallots

Honey roasted duck, mulled wine spiced cabbage and blackberries

Beef carpaccio, horseradish, beetroot, chard salad

Roasted bronze turkey, savoy cabbage, confit carrot, sage jus

Shepherd’s pie, winter greens and crispy kale

Venison, turnip fondant, juniper jus and Jerusalem artichoke crisp


SPACE MINIMUM CAPACITY

MAXIMUM CAPACITY

VENUE HIRE 19:30–22:00

CANAPÉ PACKAGE

CANAPÉ & BOWL PACKAGE

Hangar 1: RAF FIRST 100 YEARS 100 250 £4,000 £61 £80

Hangar 1: CONFERENCE SUITE 50 200 £3,000 £67 £89

Hangar 1: SUNDERLAND HALL 300 800 £7,000 £48 £72

Hangar 2: GRAHAME-WHITE FACTORY 100 200 £3,000 £61 £80

Hangar 3, 4, 5 HISTORIC HANGARS 250 1000 £4,000 £54 £76

Hangar 6: AGE OF UNCERTAINTY 100 200 £3,000 £61 £80

ART GALLERY 50 150 £1,500 £67 £89

GROUNDS POA POA POA

RECEPTION PACKAGES

PACKAGE PRICESVenue hire from 19:30–22:00pm unless stated otherwise. All prices shown are exclusive of VAT and catering package prices are per person.


CANAPÉS

Additional canapés: £2.00 per canapé

Additional bowl food: from £4.50 per canapé

BEVERAGES

Palmer & Co Brut Reserve NV, Champagne, France | £14.50 per person

Mas Puech Picpoul de Pinet, Pinet, France | £2.00 per person

Valdivieso Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile | £2.00 per person

Les Cotilles Pinot Noir Vin de France, Roux, Le Roux, France | £5.00 per person

Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand | £6.00 per person

DECORATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Jazz trio starting from £895

DJ starting from £595

PA system from £1,500

Floral arrangements from £300

Team building activities from £200

RECEPTION PACKAGES

PACKAGE UPGRADES


Dinners in our spectacular hangars offer guests the opportunity to dine amoungst some of the Royal Air Force Museum’s most important exhibits and dine below a number of iconic aircraft.

Perfect for award ceremonies, charity events, gala dinners and parties, providing a high profile and inspirational setting for your guests. We also have wonderful spaces for more intimate dinners.

We would be delighted to work with you on a particular theme and can showcase a selection of different options to you. Our experienced team will ensure you have a perfect event from start to finish.

For more information or to book, call 020 8358 4848, email [email protected] or visit: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/venue-hire.aspx

SEATED DINNER PACKAGES

WE OFFER A UNIQUE SELECTION OF UNFORGETTABLE EVENT SPACES FOR SEATED DINNERS.

CATERING PACKAGE INCLUDESAll staffing, equipment and events management as well as the below.

A private drinks reception area with

• 3-course seated meal

• Coffee and petits fours

BEVERAGES• Prosecco on arrival – 1.5 glasses

per guest

• Unlimited pressé during reception

• Half a bottle of white or red wine per person with dinner

• Unlimited still and sparkling mineral water

POST DINNER BAR Available on request, a full bar stocking house spirits and premium beers.


SEATED DINNER

MENUS

STARTERS

VEGETARIAN

Salt baked beetroot salad with whipped feta and basil pesto

Stilton with walnut, chicory and red wine poached pear

Burrata, roasted squash and black olive crumb

FISH AND SEAFOOD

Cured Mackerel rillettes, horseradish, pickled radish and crispy capers

Smoked salmon tartare with pea purée, Jerusalem artichoke

Handpicked crab, with avocado, apple and cucumber

MEAT

Asian Cured Beef, wasabi emulsion, lotus root crisp

Venison carpaccio, pickled blackberry and roasted parsnip crisps

Chicken liver pâté brioche with cranberry

MAINS

VEGETARIAN

Salt baked celeriac with poached duck egg, roasted shallot and wild mushrooms

Spinach and ricotta tortellini with pumpkin cream and chestnut crumb

Leek cannelloni, spinach, roasted butternut squash, ricotta, pine nuts and hollandaise

FISH AND SEAFOOD

Slow cooked hake with winter greens, oyster mushroom and Champagne velouté

Sea trout on pommes mousseline with crispy kale, caviar and red wine sauce

Smoked mackerel and lemon risotto, almonds and pea shoots

MEAT

Slow cooked beef, whipped potato, smoked lardons and baby onions

Corn fed chicken ballotine, potato gratin, charred spring onion, wild mushroom fricassee

Lamb rump, spiced split pea, rosemary jus

DESSERTS

White chocolate panna cotta with winter berry compote

Winter berry Eton mess and cinnamon cream

Chocolate posset with cherry compote, vanilla sponge and Champagne mousse

Treacle tart, Cornish clotted cream

Chocolate mousse, clementine and pistachio tuile

Orange and polenta cake with caramelised orange and mascarpone cream

Stick toffee pear pudding (vegan)

Selection of cheese, fruit, nuts and biscuits


SEATED DINNER

SAMPLE PACKAGE MENUSTARTER

Burrata, roasted squash and black olive crumb

MAIN

Slow cooked hake with winter greens, oyster mushroom and Champagne velouté

DESSERT

Chocolate mousse, clementine and pistachio tuile

Coffee and petits fours

Further menu options available on request

BEVERAGES

ON ARRIVAL

Vaporetto Prosecco NV, Glera, Veneto, Italy

Seasonal pressé

Sparkling and still mineral water

DURING DINNER

White Wine: Matos Blanco Airen, Sauvignon Blanc,La Mancha, Spain, NV

Red Wine: Matos Tinto, Tempranillo, Grenache, La Mancha, Spain, NV

Sparkling and still mineral water

POST DINNER BAR AVAILABLE

A full bar stocking house spirits and premium beers.


SPACE MINIMUM CAPACITY

MAXIMUM CAPACITY

VENUE HIRE 19:30–00:30

CATERING PRICE PER GUEST

Hangar 1: RAF FIRST 100 YEARS 25 60 £5,000 25+ £147 | 50+ £137

HANGAR1: CONFERENCE SUITE 25 120 £3,000 25+ £147 | 50+ £137 | 100+ £117

Hangar 1: SUNDERLAND HALL 300 600 £8,000 300+ £99 | 500+ £89

Hangar 2: GRAHAME-WHITE FACTORY 25 100 £5,000 25+ £147 | 50+ £137

Hangar 3, 4, 5 HISTORIC HANGARS 100 360 £6,000 100+ £117 | 200+ £107 | 300+ £99

Hangar 6: AGE OF UNCERTAINTY 25 80 £5,000 25+ £147 | 50+ £137

ART GALLERY 20 100 £2,000 25+ £147 | 50+ £137

GROUNDS POA POA POA

SEATED DINNER PACKAGES

PACKAGE PRICINGVenue hire from 19:30–00.30 unless stated otherwise. All prices shown are exclusive of VAT and catering package prices are per person.


There are many ways to enhance your event such as canapés, fine wines, intermediate courses and bespoke cocktails.

PRE-DINNER RECEPTION / POST-DINNER BAR

We would be delighted to offer a pre-dinner reception or post-dinner bar and can provide a selection of canapés and beverages for your guests.

Please advise your event planner who will be able to advise the total additional cost.

BEVERAGES

Mas Puech Picpoul de Pinet, Pinet, France | £2.00 per person

Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand | £6.00 per person

Valdivieso Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile | £2.00 per person

Les Cotilles Pinot Noir Vin de France, Roux, Le Roux, France | £5.00 per person

DECORATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Jazz trio starting from £895

DJ starting from £595

Floral arrangements from £1,000

Stage set-up with PA and AV system from £3,000

SEATED DINNERS

PACKAGE UPGRADES


BESPOKE EVENTS

PRIVATE TOURS

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN TOUR

Enjoy a one hour tour in our Historic Hangars that includes all four fighter aircraft that participated in the Battle of Britain, the only place in the World where they are displayed together. You will enjoy up close, out of hours access to the collection and our tour guides will reveal some amazing stories of the pilots that participated in it.

THE HISTORIC HENDON TOUR

Did you know that Hendon used to be an operational aerodrome and RAF base? The Historic Hendon tour will provide a glimpse into the rich history of the site and its significance.

Please note that evening out of hour tours are available during the reception only and are priced from £25 per guide.

PRIVATE TOURS ARE A PERFECT WAY TO ENHANCE YOUR EVENT AND EXPLORE THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM.

THE FIRST 100 YEARS OF THE RAF TOUR

The RAF celebrated its 100th birthday in 2018 and the RAF Museum, as part of its regeneration, has created a major new exhibition that tells the story of the RAF from its beginnings to the present day. With items ranging from personal heirlooms to fighter jets, it tells stories of bravery, innovation and professionalism that everyone will find compelling.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HOSTING YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM, PLEASE CONTACT US ON:

020 8358 4848 | [email protected] WWW.RAFMUSEUM.ORG.UK/LONDON/VENUE-HIRE.ASPX

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