A chocolate forest pinecone and strawberry toadstool on a bed of moss feature in Center Parcs’ fresh menu for business events.
Image: New gala dinner dessert options, including Mango and passionfruit dome (V, GF, VE), Chocolate forest pinecone, Strawberry toadstool, and White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake (V)
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 Parcs’ natural woodland surroundings – with mouth-watering dessert options such as the Chocolate forest pinecone and Strawberry Toadstool offering playful, forest-inspired visuals.
A brand-new vegan and gluten-free ‘wellbeing range’ menu has been introduced to meet growing demand for plant-based and health-conscious options and energise delegates throughout the day – a sample of which are listed below:
- Breakfast – Overnight chia seeds with banana chips and blueberries (V 279 kcal); Coconut and strawberry granola with crushed banana chips (V 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 VE 335 kcal), or Persian chickpea ragu with warm pittas (V VE 155 kcal)
- Drinks – Kombucha’s (Ginger | Raspberry | Strawberry); Firefly (Kiwi, lemon and mint | Lemon, lime and ginger; Sustainable ‘Water in a box’ (Strawberry | Lemon and Lime)
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 – featuring modern twists on European classics, like the Vegan feta bruschetta (V VE 55 kcal) canapés, 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 skewer (GF 255 kcal); Korean glazed tofu and vegetable skewers with spring onion (V GF VE 245 kcal); and Grilled bratwurst with flash fried skillet onions (555 kcal).
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 Cress 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 – whether it’s a Chicken jalfrezi or a Slow-cooked lamb tagine – to reflect the event destination’s multicultural, inclusive spirit and create a sense of connection and familiarity for delegates from all backgrounds.
Group Food, Beverage and Retail Innovation Manager, James Haywood, who is celebrating 19 years with Center Parcs this year, said: “Aligning 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, we’ve focused on designing every F&B touchpoint to create atmosphere and foster emotional connection. More than just creating a new menu – we’ve crafted moments of surprise and delight through standout dishes and unexpected flavour pairings – which so often become the most memorable and talked-about parts of an event.”
Julia Green, Head of Corporate Events at Center Parcs Conferences & Events, said: “Let’s be honest – the first question after any awards night or conference is, ‘how was the food?’. In today’s events landscape, F&B is no longer just a backdrop – it’s 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.
“We’ve 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 catering food and beverage, we knew we had to create something that felt as considered and distinctive as the wider Center Parcs delegate experience. This isn’t 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.”
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Notes to Editors:
Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events UK and James Haywood, Group Food, Beverage and Retail Innovation Manager, are available for interview on request, which Rooster will coordinate.
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About Center Parcs Conferences & Events:
Center Parcs Conferences & Events offers a unique, 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.
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