Somerset Chamber 30th anniversary dinner

 

 
The evening will include a welcome drink, a three-course dinner and a formal loyal toast. There will an opportunity to purchase additional alcoholic and soft drinks. Guests will also be entertained by HMS Heron's official military band. 
 
RNAS Yeovilton is one of the Navy’s two principal air bases and is home to more than 100 aircraft, front line squadrons and training units and a large support staff.
 
Somerset Chamber is proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant Silver Member and is pleased to be partnering with Wessex Reserves and Cadet Forces Association, as well as the Somerset Lieutenancy, for this event.
 
Bookings are expected to be brisk for this one-off celebratory dinner! Black-tie/formal wear is a must for this very special occasion.

The agenda for the evening will be as follows:

• 6.30pm Arrival (to allow for time for security clearance), welcome drinks to be served in Queen Elizabeth bar
• 7.15pm Mess drum beat (outside the mess or indoors, weather-dependent)
• 7.20pm Bugle call to dinner
• 7.30pm Guests seated for dinner, with live music throughout the meal
• 9.30pm Loyal toast 
• 9.35pm Welcome by host and speech by the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq (pictured)
• 9.45pm Thank you from Somerset Chamber and the re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant
• 10.50pm Queen Elizabeth bar closes
• 11pm Carriages

Menu
Starter
Pressed ham hock with piccalilli, pea, mint and apple salad
or
Red lentil and sweet potato pâté with salsa (V,GF)
 
Main course
Pan roasted chicken, bubble and squeak, carrots and crispy kale
or
Wild mushroom risotto with rocket sauce vierge and parmesan (V,GF)
 
Desserts
Trio of desserts, lemon tart, blueberry cheesecake and chocolate truffle torte, berries and pistachio tuille
or
Meringue nest filled fruit of the forest and raspberry sorbet (V,GF)
 
Please complete your menu choices at the time of booking and advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements.

ID will be needed to gain access to the base – a valid passport or photo card driving licence, so please bring them with you on the night!
 
Parking details will follow closer to the date of the event.
 
Bookings will close at 4pm on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Please note refunds cannot be made in the event of cancellation after bookings have closed.
 
Somerset Chamber of Commerce is operating a cancellation policy in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here: https://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/terms-condition