Elior UK celebrates a new

take off at the Imperial War Museum Duxford

On 13 March 2008 digby trout Restaurants, part of Elior UK, hosted a celebration of firsts, for the launch of the new conference and corporate hospitality facilities in the multi-million pound AirSpace building at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire.

Invited guests from local businesses and enterprises gathered beneath the wings of Concorde 101 for a cocktail reception and to hear Elior UK, CEO Michael Audis speak at the event about the new facilities and services available. 

Michael commented: “The services that we will be able to provide here are truly innovative, best in class and the envy of many.  Combining our extensive expertise and skills with these facilities will allow for a truly tailored service and we very much look forward to delivering some unique events here.”

digby trout Restaurants are providing catering services to support the state-of-the-art conferencing and events facilities, within AirSpace.  The venue, which can accommodate conferences for up to 200 guests, has a fully equipped lecture theatre, the ‘Marshall Auditorium’. All 6 breakout rooms, named after the most famous aircraft in British war history such as ‘Spitfire, Comet and Vulcan’, are equipped with the latest conference technology and can be used for events of up to 140 guests.

Lunches and dinners are offered in the unique Airside Suite, which allows an incredible view over the still active runway. Corporate hospitality packages will be sold for the Airside Suite during upcoming Air Shows in 2008.

The American Air Museum, designed by Lord Foster, is an outstanding example of contemporary British architecture. It houses exceptional and fascinating collection of aircraft and military exhibits including the largest collection of US aircraft outside America. The building won the prestigious RIBA 'Building of the Year' Award in 1998 and has intrigued and delighted visitors ever since. This remarkable building is already available for exclusive evening hire for dinners, receptions, awards ceremonies and more. With a capacity of 700 for seated dinner dances, with plenty of space for a dance floor and band, this venue is as flexible as your imagination.

Have you visited………

The terrace café at the River & Rowing Museum Henely on Thames

The terrace café

The terrace café is open during normal Museum opening hours

Freshly prepared from local ingredients

The terrace café offers a fantastic selection of hot and cold dishes, salads, thirst quenching cold drinks, tea, coffee and delectable homemade cakes. All food is freshly prepared onsite using local ingredients wherever possible.

Meadows view

Fully refurbished in 2006 the terrace café offers a modern but comfortable venue for morning coffee, lunch or a cream tea. It is set in warm and pleasant surroundings overlooking the willow trees of Marsh Meadows.

Free parking

The terrace café is one of the very few places in Henley or along the river to offer parking for customers. Parking is free if you are using the café. A large sun terrace, daily newspapers and great service add to this fantastic eating experience. Visitors to the terrace café do not have to visit the Museum galleries.

Free WiFi

The Museum now offers free WiFi access in the terrace café. Just wait until your laptop locates the HRRM network and you are connected. Unlike other cafes in Henley we provide WifFi totally free of charge. So plug in and enjoy a coffee while you surf the net or deal with your emails.

digby trout Restaurants

The terrace café is operated by digby trout Restaurants the leading suppliers of catering services to the museum and heritage sector.

The terrace café sample menu

The terrace café menu changes on a weekly basis, below is sample of the variety we offer:

Some of our food items may contain nuts, dairy products or gluten. Please ask a member of staff if you require further information or advice.

The terrace café at the River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1BF Tel:  01491 579215

Museum shop

If you are visiting the terrace café why not complete your visit with a browse around the Museum Shop with its unique range of gifts, books and souvenirs.