Food Sales inside the Buxom Wench Tavern Marquee.
You are invited to apply for a Food Concession for England's Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle.
Sited in the prime location, in front of Herstmonceux Castle, is the Buxom Wench Tavern. A 40 x 100 foot traditional white centre pole marquee houses the food and bar concessions, with each the food and bar concessionaire allocated half the area. This point of sale has tremendous opportunity to sell hot and cold food to the public during open hours on each of the Festival days and exclusive rights to cater for all participants who use the facilities after hours on the four nights of the long weekend.
A high standard of costuming, service, decoration and variety and quality of food is required.
The Buxom Wench Tavern concession is £2,500.00. VAT is not charged. A 50% non refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking, along with a cheque, post dated for 1st April, for the balance due. Payment can also be made by credit card or BACS. The annual Buxom Wench Tavern concessionaire is subject to approval by MGEL, and payment of a deposit does not confirm this approval.
The Malcolm Group will provide the concessionaire with:
The marquee in which to cater (50ft running feet): water hook up: three phase electrical power: near by toilets with sinks: wheel bins for waste: lighting: chairs and tables for patrons.
The Concessionaire will:
1. Have the concession open, fully staffed and ready for business between the hours of:
Friday:
6 pm and 11 pm
Saturday: Sunday: Monday:
At a previously agreed time to cater for breakfast for the participants: between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm for the visiting public, RAIN OR SHINE and with no exceptions: 7 pm and 11.30 pm for participants (Monday being 10pm closure).
2. Decorate with a medieval theme the catering area.
3. All cooking, preparation and dispensing equipment in the catering area.
4. Ensure that all servers are dressed in medieval-style costume.
5. Ensure absolute cleanliness of the catering area at all times.
6. Submit a planned menu and prices for pre-approval at the time of booking.
Applications will be considered on a first come first served basis.
There is free on site camping and bed and breakfast is available in the Castle’s residence building (subject to availability) with a variety of accommodation to suit. To book accommodation please telephone 01323 834444. .
If you would like to be included for future consideration please forward your full contact details.
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