Center Parcs Conferences & Events has launched a new corporate menu, elevating its F&B offering at Woburn Forest and Sherwood Forest to match the unique event experience it promises delegates. With a focus on seasonality, the upgraded menu has been thoughtfully designed to echo Center Parcsโ natural woodland surroundings โ with mouth-watering dessert options such as the Chocolate forest pineconeย and Strawberry Toadstool offering playful, forest-inspired visuals.
About the menu
A brand-new vegan and gluten-free โwellbeing rangeโ menu has been introduced to meet growing demand for plant-based and health-conscious options and energise delegates throughout the day –ย a sample of which are listed below:
- Breakfast-ย Overnight chia seeds with banana chips and blueberries (V 279 kcal); Coconut and strawberry granola with crushed banana chips (Vย 210 kcal)
- Lunch – Grilled cauliflower with chimichurri and seasoned shoestring fries (V GF VE 600 kcal); Middle eastern vegetable wrap with baba ghanoush (V GF VEย 335 kcal), or Persian chickpea ragu with warm pittas (V VE 155 kcal)
- Drinks – Kombuchaโsย (Ginger | Raspberry | Strawberry); Firefly (Kiwi, lemon and mint | Lemon, lime and ginger; Sustainable โWater in a boxโ (Strawberry | Lemon and Lime)
Fine dining at Center Parcs
Delivering a European-inspired, fine-dining experience rooted in British tradition, Center Parcs has revamped its gala dinner offering with a premium four-course menu โ featuring modern twists on European classics, like the Vegan feta bruschetta (V VE 55 kcal) canapรฉs, blending Spanish and French influences with dishes like Roast seabass, served with paella arancini, tapenade, basil jus and a rich ratatouille (GF 570 kcal).
Delegates can treat their tastebuds to a vibrant fusion BBQ menu, designed for open-air indulgence – with standout grilled dishes including Maple glazed gammon and pineapple skewerย (GFย 255 kcal); Korean glazed tofu and vegetable skewers with spring onionย (V GF VEย 245 kcal);ย and Grilled bratwurst with flash fried skillet onionsย (555 kcal).
Casual dining at Center Parcs
For event planners seeking a casual dining alternative, Center Parcs has created a grab-and-go menu that fit busy schedules without compromising on quality or taste, featuring a selection of multi-seed baguette sandwiches, ranging from Sticky Miso Mushrooms with Cucumber and Cressย to Pastrami, Pickle and American Mustard and a range of convenient snacks.
Center Parcs has also significantly built out its international food offering to include dishes inspired by global cuisines spanning Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the USA โ whether itโs a Chicken jalfreziย or a Slow-cooked lamb tagineย โ to reflect the event destinationโs multicultural, inclusive spirit and create a sense of connection and familiarity for delegates from all backgrounds.
A note from the Group Food, Beverage and Retail Innovation Manager
Group Food, Beverage and Retail Innovation Manager, James Haywood, who is celebrating 19 years with Center Parcs this year, said: โAligning F&B with core values like sustainability, wellbeing or innovation requires more than just pasting buzzwords on the menu – it means carefully selecting ingredients, suppliers and operations that genuinely embody those principles. For our new menu, weโve focused on designing every F&B touchpoint to create atmosphere and foster emotional connection. More than just creating a new menu – weโve crafted moments of surprise and delight through standout dishes and unexpected flavour pairings โ which so often become the most memorable and talked-about parts of an event.โ
A note from the Head of Corporate Events
Julia Green, Head of Corporate Events at Center Parcs Conferences & Events, said:ย โLetโs be honest – the first question after any awards night or conference is, โhow was the food?โ. In todayโs events landscape, F&B is no longer just a backdrop โ itโs a huge part of the story delegates take home with them. As event expectations rise, so too does the need to deliver creative F&B options that align with venue values and elevate every moment.
โWeโve always taken our corporate F&B offering seriously, but our new menu marks a real step change. With 100% of all our corporate bookings including food and beverage, we knew we had to create something that felt as considered and distinctive as the wider Center Parcs delegate experience. This isnโt just a new menu – this refresh is all about delivering guest-first experiences that celebrate the acres of natural woodland surrounding our venues – bringing a taste of the forest to every plate.โ
About Center Parcs Conferences & Events
Center Parcs Conferences & Events offers a unique event experience and a nature-rich escape to suit the needs of all types of corporate events, including conferences, team building and away days, product launches and galas.
Its two high-quality dedicated conference centres are located at two of its sought-after short break destinations in the UK: Woburn Forest in Bedfordshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.
Each set within hundreds of acres of woodland, Center Parcs is the ideal place for colleagues to reconnect and recharge.
You can follow Center Parcs Conferences & Events on their social media pages here: cp_uk_eventsย and Center Parcs Conferences & Events
For more information visit: https://events.centerparcs.co.uk/
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