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Looking for an unbeatable view of the flying display in a relaxed and sophisticated environment? Then join us at the First Class Lounge, private marquee and garden. Enjoy on-base parking coupled with complimentary food and drinks throughout the day. If you want to experience RIAT in style, this is the place to be.
You will be emailed your general admission ticket(s) in June 2024. About the same time we will send you via Royal Mail your First Class Lounge pass and car pass along with more information about your day.
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Please note that our menus include a range of food options, including vegetarian and vegan. Relish, our catering partner, can also provide gluten free/coeliac dishes. In the tick box section of the booking process please let us know if you have any allergies or special requirements. However, this is not a restaurant, the menu is set, so we sadly cannot cater for 'preferences'.
We can provide children's lunchboxes if you wish, please advise us when booking.
Yes. Children aged 5 and over require a ticket for the First Class Lounge. Under 5's are welcome to bring their own food. We can provide children's lunchboxes, please advise us when booking.
No, but there are plenty of tables. Due to the relaxed dining style, you can eat either inside or outside in the garden.
No all furniture is unreserved, but there are plenty of chairs for everyone.
Please see map
No - dress for the weather. Due to the locationof the car parks and the sometimes long grass on site,we would suggest that you wear suitable footwear.
Yes, but access to the enclosure will be over grass. Those with restricted mobility should consider this when booking.
There is a disabled toilet on site.
Smoking (including vaping) within the enclosure is only allowed in Outdoor Designated Smoking Area.
First Class Lounge Sample Menu
Breakfast
Smoked Bacon Butties Brioche Buns
Eggs Benedict Poached Free Range Eggs, Grilled Wiltshire Bacon, Toasted Muffin and Hollandaise Sauce
Smashed Avocado and Eggs Poached Free Range Eggs, Smashed Avocado, Plum Tomato and Hollandaise Sauce (v)
Pastries Croissant and Almond Croissant
Lunch
Whole Rack of Gloucester Pork (Friday and Sunday) Apple Sauce, Watercress
Seasonal Vegetable Tart (Friday and Sunday) (v)
Whole Roast Aged Sirloin of Hereford Beef (Saturday) Sauce Robert, Roast Cherry Tomatoes
Stuffed Pepper Feijoada (Saturday) Topped with Feta and Crumble Nut Topping (v)(n)
Hot Smoked Salmon Horseradish Crème Fraiche
Cornish New Potatoes Vegan Butter & Cornish Sea Salt (ve)
Hall Bakery Deli Rolls
Salad Counter
Cumin Roast Butternut Squash Poppy Seed Deli Slaw New York Greek Buttermilk Caesar
Dessert
Eton Mess Station Hereford Strawberries, Smashed Meringues, Soft Cream And Raspberry Sauce
Chocolate Truffle Tart (Friday and Sunday) Salted Caramel, Mascarpone
Baked Vanilla Cheesecake (Saturday) Summer Berry Compote
Afternoon Tea
Finger Sandwiches
Savoury Pastries (ve)
Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream
Macaroons
Bake Bites Cherry Bakewell Vegan Flapjack S'mores Blondie
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