Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2012 | Page 146

FOOD

A Haven for all
special occasions
Cowes Yacht Haven is unique in being able

fact we run events all year round for a wide

to host all sorts and sizes of events. Most

variety of clients.”

recently, they were able to help a wedding

Catering is all in-house and the highly

couple who suddenly found themselves

experienced team ensures that every

without a venue when the Ryde Castle burnt

party is individually themed according to the

down – and with only one week’s notice to

customer’s wishes. Britannia Corporate Events

organise it!

has been staging major events at the Haven

But they don’t just do weddings.

Events Centre every year for over 15 years

Conferences, parties, meetings and exhibitions

and Simon Boulding said: “We have always

are just some of the events they can hold in

been delighted with the quality of the facilities

their 600 person capacity centre. Smaller

and the superb service given by the team. I

events, from as few as six people, can be

cannot recommend the Events Centre highly

held in the charming waterside Solent Room,

enough."

and they even do hog roasts on the covered
terrace.
Ian Gregory, Events Manager, said: “We’re

Anyone who takes a tour of the events centre
will receive a free mini bottle of Prosecco. For
more information please call Ian Gregory on

best known for hosting large capacity parties

01983-299975 or visit

in Cowes Week and this year we have Elkie

www.cowesyachthaven.com.

Brooks and Midge Ure performing. But in

Dine in style on The Riviera Terrace
It is the perfect location al fresco dining –

The Terrace is perched high on the cliff

arguably one of the best in the whole of the

top, with stunning views overlooking Ventnor

south of England.

Bay, and across the English Channel, where

So it is hardly surprising that The Riviera
Terrace at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor is such a
popular meeting place for locals and visitors
alike.

in abundance imparting a distinctly
Mediterranean flavour.
There are many eating options including

a plethora of yachts, cruise liners and even

picnic hampers, tiffin boxes and special

fishing boats are invariably on view.

lunches - guests will be able to pick and

The unique micro-climate of the Island
allows sub-tropical plants to flourish

choose from a variety of dishes. The menus,
created by Royal Hotel chef Alan Staley,
features seafood landed directly from the
beach below – making it the perfect setting for
a lobster lunch.
With just two hours’ notice, the Royal can
offer picnics on the Terrace from just £10
per person, with a choice of tapas, starters,
salads and sandwiches. So whether it’s al
fresco, nibbles, lunch or a picnic the Riviera
Terrace provides the perfect solution with the
magnificent backdrop.
For that special occasion the Riviera Terrace
is also available to hire. For more details and
reservations call 01983-852186, or visit www.
royalhoteliow.co.uk/riviera-terrace.asp

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