(Friday 14th March, 10am – 4pm)
Easter is nigh! Join us as our chefs prepare an innovative 4-course menu in the Garden Room using seasonal ingredients. Taste the first two dishes during the demonstration and the main course and dessert at lunch. Jan Faulkner will then guide you through the process of creating your own Spring floral display, unique in design and the ideal centrepiece for Easter.

Includes arrival coffee, a 2-course lunch with wine and cream tea & scones.

The ideal Mother’s Day or Easter gift!!

£55 per guest, £45 Dining Club

(Sunday 23rd March, 12pm – 2pm)

Relax over a seasonal 4-Course menu in our restaurant.

£27.50 per guest, £13.75 children (12 and under)

(Friday 28th March, 7.15-11pm)

By popular demand, we will be taking a gastronomic tour of Asia and the Orient, stopping off in India, China, Thailand and Japan along the way. Sample Sushi and Champagne on arrival followed by a line-up of five tantalisingly aromatic courses. Learn how to match these traditionally tricky flavours with aromatic wines from far flung corners of the world!

£65 per guest, £55 Dining Club

(Friday 18th April, 1pm – 4pm)

A beautiful arrangement of Spring flowers for you to create and take home guided by Jan Faulkner! Includes arrival coffee and biscuits, a working Afternoon Tea and a glass of bubbly.

£35 per guest, £30 Dining Club

(Friday 25th April, 7.15-11pm)

In April 2007 we set aside our traditionally apologetic English nature and opted to celebrate our national day in style. As ever, guests entered into the spirit of things and we were treated to some delightful anecdotes, speeches and even a dramatic performance and some fine singing!! Who knows what this year will bring? So, calling all patriots, come along and revel in all things English!! Includes a 6-course tasting menu.

£65 per guest, £55 Dining Club

(Friday 2nd May, 10am-4pm)

This session is suitable for absolute beginners or those wishing to improve their watercolour techniques. Local artist Sue Ford will spend the morning demonstrating basic approaches to watercolour, offering a step-by-step approach and creative guidance. After lunch, art kits will be provided for each guest to participate in a hands-on drawing and painting workshop. Includes coffee, a light 2-course lunch with wine and cream tea & scones.

£55 per guest (£45 Dining Club)

(Friday 9th May, 7.15-11pm)

Are you a Dining Club member who would welcome the chance to mingle with other members. After cocktails and canapés in the lounge with our general manager Tim Howard, you will be treated to the usual high standard of cuisine you have come to expect. Eddie Ludlow, formerly of Glenmorangie, now a freelance whisky consultant, will then guide you through a range of malt whiskies in an innovative and unexpected fashion. ‘Whisky-phobes’ fear not! Just leave your preconceptions at home and prepare to be surprised and delighted by the nuances and sheer versatility of whisky. Includes a 6-course menu, wine and whisky.

£55 (Dining Club members only)

(Friday 16th May, 1pm – 4pm)

Flower arranging tutor, Jan Faulkner, will guide you through a flower arranging workshop where you can create a beautiful floral display to take home and enjoy.

Includes arrival coffee and biscuits, a working Afternoon Tea and a glass of bubbly.

£35 per guest, £30 Dining Club

(Friday 13th June, 7.15-11pm)

The US wine scene is so dominated by California that it’s easy to forget that other US states also produce some world-class wines. Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington state may be small in comparison, but their cooler climates produce super wines! Enjoy an introduction to the lesser-known wine regions of North America and a 6-course tasting menu.

£65 per guest, £55 Dining Club

(Sunday 15th June, 12pm – 2pm)

Treat the man in your life to a well-deserved 4-course luncheon in our Restaurant.

£19.50 per guest, £12.50 children (12 and under)

(Friday 20th June, 10am – 4pm)

On the eve of midsummer’s day, join our chefs as they prepare an innovative 4-course menu in the Garden Room using seasonal ingredients. You will have the chance to taste the first two dishes during the demonstration and the main course and dessert at lunch. Jan Faulkner will then guide you through the process of creating a Summer floral display to take home.

Includes morning coffee, a light 2-course lunch with wine and cream tea & scones.

£55 per guest, £45 Dining Club

(Friday 27th June, 1pm – 4pm)

Another session led by local artist, Sue Ford, which is suitable for absolute beginners or those wishing to improve their painting techniques. Learn about line and wash techniques, using drawing pens, water soluble pens and watercolours - an ideal sketchbook medium. Enjoy step-by-step tuition and individual guidance. Includes an art kit, arrival coffee, a glass of bubbly and a working Afternoon Tea (sandwiches, scones and cakes).

£37.50 per guest, £32.50 Dining Club

(Friday 11th July, 7.15-11pm)

Pure decadence! Three Champagnes and three classic wines will accompany a delicious 6-course tasting menu. Gentlemen, don your tuxes! Ladies, dig out your favourite cocktail dress and tiara! After dinner, enjoy some live jazz and dance the night away in the Garden Room. Dress up, let your hair down and celebrate in style at our last gourmet night before the hols!

£75 per guest, £65 Dining Club

(Friday 18th July, 10am – 3pm)

A brand new event for Judges! Join Robin Sunley of Sun-Ley Chinese Martial Arts for a morning of Tai Chi and an afternoon of Self-Healing Acupressure. Yang-style Tai Chi is suitable for people of all ages and build, at all levels of fitness. When practised correctly, it promotes good posture, flexibility, and both physical and mental health and harmony.

The day will begin with some gentle warm-up exercises followed by some exercises from the Yang-style 8-step. Weather permitting, the Tai Chi session will take place in the relaxing setting of Judges beautiful gardens.

After a light 2-course lunch in the restaurant, Robin will guide you through a series of self-massage techniques based on Chinese health principles, which can relieve common aches and pains and promote good health. Afterwards you will practice some more Tai Chi and the day will finish with tea and scones. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and soft shoes. Includes arrival drinks, a smoothie break, a 2-course lunch and tea and scones.

£45 per guest, £35 Dining Club

(Friday 15th August, 1pm – 4pm)

Another session led by local artist, Sue Ford, for absolute beginners or those wishing to improve their drawing techniques. Watch Sue as she shows you the techniques for drawing still life pictures working in pencil, an ideal sketchbook medium. Enjoy step-by-step tuition and individual guidance. Includes art kit, arrival coffee, a glass of bubbly and a working Afternoon Tea (sandwiches, scones and cakes).

£37.50 per guest, £32.50 Dining Club

(September, 1-5 pm, date to be confirmed)

A chance to take a pleasant walk through Judges’ delightful gardens whilst making a contribution to a very worthy charity. Take a stroll around our 30 acres of gardens and woodland, making the walk as long or short as you wish. Enjoy features, such as babbling brooks and glorious plants and shrubs. Book for a well earned Afternoon Tea in the lounge.

£3 per person (walk), £12.50 per guest (Afternoon Tea, subject to availability)

(Friday 12th September, 10am – 4pm)

Join us for a host of Autumn menu ideas. Our chefs will present an innovative 4-course menu, plus other ideas for using delicious seasonal produce creatively. Flower arranging tutor, Jan Faulkner, will then guide you through the process of creating an Autumn floral display. Includes coffee, a light 2-course lunch with wine and cream tea & scones.

£55 per guest, £45 Dining Club

(Friday 26th September, 7.15-11pm)

We are delighted that Alistair Viner, head of the Harrods wine department will join us for dinner and present 6 of his favourite wines. Prepare to challenge your taste buds with a wide range of styles and flavours, something for every palate and a 6-course seasonal menu.

£65 per guest, £55 Dining Club

(Friday 24th October, 1pm – 4pm)

Flower arranging tutor, Jan Faulkner, will guide you through the process of creating an Autumnal floral display for you to take home.
Includes arrival coffee and biscuits, a working Afternoon Tea and a glass of bubbly.

£35 per guest, £30 Dining Club

(Friday 31st October, 7.15 - 11pm)

A showcase of wines, including some with a festive flavour. Sample Sparkling wine, delicious food wines, a dessert wine and a Port, perfect for the Christmas season. Enjoy canapés on arrival and a buffet of cheese, smoked fish, charcuterie, salads and some light desserts to accompany the tasting. A less formal approach than our Gourmet night, and another excellent chance to mingle! Wines are available for purchase at preferential rates.

£35 per guest, £30 Dining Club

(Sunday 9th November, 11am – 4pm)

Following the same format as the February Wedding Fair, this event is not to be missed by newly engaged couples, mothers-of-the-bride & groom and last minute wedding shoppers.

Judges features fine wedding companies from throughout the region, displaying lots of ideas for your big day. Join us in the Courtyard Suite to find your perfect photographer, wedding cake, chauffeur driven car, hairstyle and much more.

A canapé-style afternoon tea will be served throughout.

(Friday 21st November, 10am –4pm)

The complete guide to Christmas entertaining! Our chefs will present an innovative 4-course menu, plus other ideas for using delicious seasonal produce creatively. Flower arranging tutor, Jan Faulkner, will then guide you through the process of creating a festive display which can be replenished and enjoyed over the festive season.

Includes morning coffee, a light 2-course lunch with wine and cream tea & scones.
Numbers are limited so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!!

£55 per guest, £50 Dining Club

(Friday 28th November, 7.15 - 11pm)

Book early for the most popular event of the year! Enjoy some fine examples of Champagnes and Sparkling wines, plus a fine red to enhance your 6-course meal.
Black-tie and cocktail dresses optional!

£70 per guest, £60 Dining Club

(Friday 5th December, 1pm – 4pm)

Flower arranging tutor, Jan Faulkner, will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful festive floral display for you to take home and enjoy throughout the Christmas season. Includes arrival coffee and biscuits, a working Afternoon Tea and a glass of bubbly.

£35 per guest, £30 Dining Club