MESSAGE FROM
WAITROSE
& PARTNERS
Join us for a very special evening at Dorney Court, the beautiful country estate in Berkshire to enjoy delicious food designed by Waitrose innovation chefs and tailor-made cocktails from our suppliers.
The Garden Party is also packed with traditional garden games, fundraising opportunities and exciting entertainment and hosted by our entire commercial and senior team who are excited to join you on the night.
Tickets are fixed at 2019 rates, there is also an entry level price for smaller businesses. GroceryAid provides a range of invaluable support helping thousands of people in our industry emotionally and financially so I hope you are able to join my first event as Executive Director for Waitrose to support this amazing charity
Thank you.
James Bailey
Executive Director, Waitrose & Partners
Watch the 2019 highlights
ENTERTAINMENT
& FUNDRAISING
Live performance from YouTube sensations and music
festival favourites Kaleidoscope Orchestra
Traditional English garden games
Immersive performers
Exciting brand activations
Special headline performance by Pixie Lott
Delicious s’mores station
“Shaken or Stirred” interactive icebreaker game
Chance to win an amazing prize in our £20 Grand Draw
SPONSORSHIP
£15,000
Networking drinks reception
Prime table position
Champagne & wine on table
Complimentary drinks
Company logo included in event marketing
Recognition in event programme
Company branding displayed on event screens
Optional product placement
TABLE
OF 10
£10,000
10 tickets
Networking drinks reception
Complimentary drinks
Featured in event programme
Individual tickets: £1,000
Tables of 12 also available
SMALL
SUPPLIERS
£7,500 *
10 tickets
Networking drinks reception
Complimentary drinks
Featured in event programme
Individual tickets: £750
* Available if you’re a smaller organisation and turnover is less than £6.5m per year.
BAR
PACKAGE 1
£10,000
Bar structure with branding
All bar staff
Refrigeration
Standard glassware and ice
Bar utensils and tools
Printed bar menus
Product storage
Waste management
BAR
PACKAGE 2
£6,000
Bar structure with branding
Standard glassware and ice
Printed bar menus
Product storage
Waste management
The charity provides emotional, practical and financial support for grocery people.
In 2019 we helped 15,784 colleagues spending £4.25m
70% of the people we support are working age.
The funds raised at events such as the Waitrose & Partners Garden Party help the charity continue to make a very real difference to people in need.
In addition, GroceryAid has a 24/7 Helpline, Live Chat and website providing emotional and practical support for a range of topics including;
- Financial Advice
- Counselling
- Woebot- a friendly CBT robot app
- Mental Health Support
- Debt Management
- Relationship and Family
- Counselling
- Workplace Critical Incident
- Support
- Legal Advice
- Back to Work Support
GroceryAid is proud to support all colleagues who need our help. We want to keep it this way so thank you for supporting Waitrose.
THE VENUE
Dorney Court,
Dorney Lane, Dorney,
Windsor, SL4 6QP
dorneycourt.co.uk
TIMINGS
18:00 - Garden reception
19:00 - Dinner
01:00 - Carriages
DRESS CODE
Not black tie – think luxury garden party or a day at the races
BOOKING
For more information, booking enquiries or to discuss product placement opportunities, please contact waitrose@groceryaid.org.uk or call 01252 875925
TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
The nearest train station to the venue is Windsor & Eton Central. The station has good links with Central London, in particular London Waterloo and London Paddington.
Uber does operate in the local area, alternatively you can contact local taxi firm Windsor Cars – 01753 677 677.
ACCOMMODATION
The Thames Riviera Hotel – 3*
+44 (0)1628 674057
https://thamesriviera.com/
The Oakley Court Hotel – 4*
+44 (0)1753 609988
https://www.oakleycourt.co.uk/
Taplow House Hotel – 4*
+44 (0)1628 670056
https://www.taplowhouse.com/