The Hampton Court Preview Evening offers a range of dining options to cater for all tastes.
Allium Restaurant
Enjoy a sumptuous four-course meal in our elegant Allium Restaurant, with fantastic views of the showground. Take a look at our menu (612kB pdf) to see what's on offer.
A four-course meal with wine from the set menu costs £75 per person. Please call the Special Events office on 0845 3700 128 to book your timeslot.
Champagne and Seafood Restaurant
Our Champagne and Seafood Restaurant offers a fresh and delicious à la carte menu (608kB pdf). Settle down to oysters and a glass of bubbly in a prime setting by the Palace Long Water.
Reserve your timeslot at the restaurant for £20 per person by calling the Special Events office on 0845 3700 128.
Summer Feast with reserved seating
An all-you-can-eat Summer Feast next to the picturesque Long Water. Take a look at our menu (198kB pdf) to see mouth-watering dishes on offer. With undercover seating for the entire evening, you are free to take in the show and eat at your leisure. A cash bar will be available.
This food and seating package costs £75 per person and can be booked online with your ticket purchase or over the phone on 0845 3700 128. Please note that bookings of fewer than four people may be on a shared table.
Garden Picnic
For a more relaxed option we have our Garden Picnic for two. Enjoy a delicious antipasti selection, summer salads, a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian main and a bottle of wine. (See full menu (482kB pdf)). All served in a cool bag to take where you please.
With a wonderful summery selection, our picnic costs £70 for two people. Picnics can be booked online with your ticket purchase or over the phone on 0845 3700 128.
Turn up on the night
There is also a wide selection of informal dining options available on the evening, which do not require pre-booking:
The Allium Bistro and The Kings Food Market serve a wide choice of hot and cold foods as well as tea, coffee, cold drinks, showcase cakes and snacks.
The Long Water Delis provide self-service food outlets offering teas, coffees, cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches to grab and go, or to picnic with.
The Palace Tearooms offer self-service sandwiches, salads and cakes in a beautiful location overlooking the Long Water.
Food stalls will be situated throughout the Showground, whether you’re in need of a quick cup of Fairtrade tea or freshly ground barista-made coffee to keep you going, or if you need a substantial and tasty hot meal on the go.
Bring your own picnic
For Preview ticket holders who wish to bring their own picnic, chairs or rugs, please take advantage of the complimentary Picnic Deposit facility. Our team of Picnic Carrier volunteers will be happy to help you carry your picnic from the entrances to the Picnic Deposit. Picnics must be collected by 9.30pm when the Picnic Deposit will close.
Please note that Picnic Carriers are unable to leave the showground or access the car parks.
Under 18s are not admitted to the Exclusive Preview Evening.