After hours Palace access

Immerse yourself in exclusive access to the palace’s magnificent State Apartments, steeped in history and royal grandeur, ahead of taking your platinum seats in the stunning Tudor courtyard for the main music event.

Exceptional three-course dinner

Enjoy a champagne reception followed by a three-course silver service dinner served where royalty themselves dined and entertained, accompanied by fine wines and live acoustic music. The King’s VIP Dining Experience is the ultimate way to spoil friends and family.

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Elegant dessert features a yellow, rectangular cake topped with coconut slices, cream, and small flowers. It's plated with a dollop and sauce. Bright and sophisticated.
Elegant dessert features a yellow, rectangular cake topped with coconut slices, cream, and small flowers. It's plated with a dollop and sauce. Bright and sophisticated.

Incredible food, impeccable service

We’re thrilled to be working with Blue Strawberry for our King’s VIP Dining Experience. With over 30 years of luxury catering experience and a team of Michelin star-trained chefs, Blue Strawberry stands out for being experiential and innovative with this year’s menu featuring delectable courses like brown sugar brined guinea fowl, golden tomato en gelée and chocolate slice with sunflower seed praline and Lime coconut cream and sorbet.

With an outstanding reputation for world-class gastronomy, show-stopping events, and flawless service, they’re trusted to offer an unforgettable dining experience.

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Live Music in the State Apartments

Grace Twomey is a London-based flautist with a diverse musical career. She performs with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra and has played at renowned venues like the Savoy. Grace has collaborated with artists such as Latin house pioneers Afro Medusa and performed at top jazz venues, including Below Stone Nest. She’s recorded as a fusion folk artist at Abbey Road Studios and also performs traditional Irish folk music in a duet.

She is excited to return to the Hampton Court Palace Festival for the fourth year in a row. Soak up the sounds of a world-class flautist as you dine in regal surroundings on 12th, 14th, 17th & 19th June.

King’s VIP Dining Experiences include:

  • A pre-concert welcome drink in the picturesque East Front Gardens
  • Premium concert seating, with a reserved platinum seat at the front of the stage (supplement applies) or within the VIP covered grandstand area
  • Exclusive VIP access to the palace’s breathtaking and historic State Apartments
  • A formal champagne reception, surrounded by the rich heritage of the Palace
  • An exquisite three-course meal, expertly curated and served by Blue Strawberry Caterers
  • Complimentary beverages, including premium wines, craft beers, artisan soft drinks, teas and coffees
  • Music accompaniment along with historical entertainment
  • Complimentary cloakroom, VIP parking passes and concert drink
  • Special souvenir with a hospitality concert lanyard and a cosy concert blanket
  • A dedicated event manager, with attentive hosts ensuring a flawless experience

Package prices start from £385 + VAT per person.

An evening like no other

If you want to chat through the options, email hamptoncourtfestivalinfo@img.com for more information. Booking fees will not apply if you book directly with our team. Please note this team cannot help with customer service queries or general admission tickets.

 

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Or chat through the options with the team – email hamptoncourtfestivalinfo@img.com for more information. Please note this team cannot help with customer service queries or general admission tickets.