The centre has been used for a wide variety of purposes.
Fowlescombe Catering uses award winning meat from our own farm.
| Way of using the main hall | Maximum Capacity |  |
| Board Room Style | 34 delegates | |
| Theatre Style | 60 delegates | |
| Classroom Style | 30 - 40 delegates | |
| Children's events | 60 | |
| Stand up reception with say a buffet | 80 people | |
| Hall dimensions | ||
| Garden | ||
| Outside BBQ by arrangement | 80 - 90 people |
| Main hall is a barn conversion with exposed beams dating back to 1810 |  |
| Lovely lighting, tables and chairs (normal and executive) | |
| Facilities for coffee breaks, lunch, buffets or BBQs outside (see photos) | |
| Catering by Fowlescombe or by an external caterer. | |
| Flip chart stands and pads, PC projector, broadband connection and hub | |
| Extra rooms for breakout session by arrangement | |
| One each of normal and disabled access toilets | |
| People in wheel chairs are very welcome, but would need to be accompanied |
The meals are normally made with award winning meat from our own organic farm or a partner farm. We always have an excellent vegetarian option. All ingredients are from local, often organic, suppliers where ever possible. If you want to discuss a specific meal let us know. We can also bring in an excellent caterer. Bar and licence by arrangement.
| Food and drink |
| Tea, coffee, soft drinks, biscuits, local specialties e.g. Devon Apple Cake |
| Lunch, dinner, BBQ |
| Example: Two course main meal | Afters |
| Our own award winning Aberdeen Angus, made into a beef casserole, cooked with local red wine and mushrooms | Local Cheeses, and Biscuits |
| Vegetarian offering (e.g. Celeriac and nut roast) | Bowl of fruit |
| Variety of seasonal local organic Vegetables | Seasonal pudding - e.g. Fruit crumble and custard |
| Condiments and sauces | Soft drinks, tea, coffee and mint |
| Facility | Fee | Includes |
| Delegate use of room - half day 09:00 - 13:00 or 13:00 - 17:30 |
£16.95 per delegate | Coffee / tea, soft drinks, home made lunch with coffee and mint |
| Delegate use of room - full day 09:00 to 17:30 |
£22.50 per delegate | As above, plus afternoon tea / coffee with local cakes / biscuits |
| BBQ in the Centres garden | £6:50 per delegate | Award winning beef, rare breed lamb and pork - Delicious Baps and burgers - with local Beanie Burgers and salad bowls |
| Break out room | £10 per hour, minimum 2 hours | Price on top of normal delegate fees |
| PC Projector | £30 per day or part | Or 42" flat screen, with DVD player |
| Broadband connection | £10 per day or part | WIFI connection and / or via hub |
| Flipchart stands | £10 per day | Includes paper and pens |
| Flipchart pads and other disposables e.g. pens / pads | Cost + 20% | A4 and A3 photocopying, scanning, photographs on CD of your event by arrangement |
| Entertainment | By arrangement | We can suggest some local folk, rock or other groups |
| Parking | Free | We can cater for around 30 cars. Coaches up to around 40 seaters have easy access |
| Other | By arrangement | E.g. - hire of hall without catering, and hire of kitchens |
All relevant fees attract VAT on top. A minimum fee applies, based on 10 delegates. Terms are 25% deposit and the remainder payable within 7 days of the event. Payment may be made by Debit card, Credit Card, American Express card (Amex attracts a 2% surcharge for processing) or cheque.
Special rates on the room hire apply for certain charities, local community and children's groups
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Management offsite, held by Francis Clarke, Accountants from Exeter
Training days, given by the Barn Owl Trust, DEFRA , FWAG, ...
Educational Visit for local school
A Barn Dance for a Private Party
Open day and exhibition held by a Holiday Cottage Group ~ the rest is up to your imagination
