The Sir Jack Hayward Room

Accommodates 20–60 guests

The Sir Jack Hayward Room is the Museum’s main function suite, featuring a dramatic arched window and a stunning collection of oil paintings, regimental silver and historic treasures, spanning over 200 years.

Two dinner packages are available:

Doornkop Dinner
The Battle of Doornkop took place during the Second Boer War (South Africa) at the end of the 19th Century and is one of the highlights in the Regiment’s history. Winston Churchill, a young journalist at the time, is reported to have seen the 1st Battalion in action and wrote: “There is no doubt that they are the finest Regiment in the world”.

The Doornkop Dinner package offers:

•     Exclusive hire of the Museum 
•     Champagne reception
•     Conducted guided tour led by our dedicated Museum guides
•     Four-course meal prepared by a Professional chef
•     Wine (3/4-bottle house wine allowance per person)
•     Piping on arrival and during dinner
•     Regimental silver and flowers on table
•     Silver candelabra
•     Personalised menus and place names
•     Port
•     Gordon Highlanders whisky

Costs
Cost per head: £88.00 for 20–30 guests
Cost per head: £82.00 for 31–60 guests 

Kandahar Dinner
In 1879 the 92nd marched 320 miles over some of Afghanistan’s harshest terrain from Kabul to Kandahar in just 23 days. Following this epic march, the 92nd Regiment defeated the Afghans in the Battle of Kandahar which effectively marked the end of the war.

The Kandahar Dinner package offers:

•     Museum hire
•     Sparkling wine or Sherry reception
•     Optional viewing of the Museum exhibition
•     Four-course meal with coffee & mints 
•     Wine (3/4-bottle house wine allowance per person)
•     Regimental silver on table
•     Personalised menus and place names
•     Port
•     Gordon Highlanders whisky

Costs
Cost per head: £78.00 for 20–30 guests
Cost per head: £72.00 for 31–60 guests
 
All prices quoted are subject to VAT.

Bookings & Information
Please contact our Hospitality Manager, James Kennedy, on 01224 311200 or email hospitality@gordonhighlanders.com