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Friday Evening Social

2nd October 2026
18:00

Join us on Friday evening for a fantastic opportunity to socialise with other upholsterers, suppliers and industry connections whilst enjoying a welcome drink, delicious two course meal, live band and well-stocked cash bar to cater to all tipples of choice. 

£55.00

The event will be hosted in the evening of the first day of the festival at the National Conference Centre, with enough time to get out of your upholstery scruffs and into your glad rags. Feel free to dress up in whatever you are comfortable in; your sharpest suit, best-dress, jumpsuit and even feather boas are welcome, dancing is a requirement!

 

Our post-dinner, Live Band Tailor & Co promise a fun filled evening with a carefully selected repertoire that highlights the best of every genre. This three-piece band will keep the celebrations going long into the evening.  

 

Whether you are attending on your own or as part of a group, our Events Team will be on hand to show you to your table. They

can also help you to make introductions and provide opportunities to mingle, make new friends or expand your professional contacts.

 

Tickets for this fantastic evening are just £55 – Tickets include the welcome drink, two course meal and entertainment. We recommend booking tickets as soon as possible!

 

There are toilet facilities at the venue for changing as well as a cloakroom for bags / clothing should you wish to stay after the end of day one of the festival.

Schedule

18:00 - 18.30

Arrive for Welcome Drinks - Additional drinks can be purchased from a fully staffed and stocked bar.

19:00 - 19.30

Dinner Service - tables of 10 and plenty of seating for everyone.

*See Buffet Menu Below

21:30 - 22.45

Bar and entertainment - drinks and entertainment will continue after dinner, with our live band Tailor & Co.

23:00

Carriages - Farewells before Day 2 of the Festival 

Menu

Dinner is a two course buffet with a wide range of options. 

 

Mains

  • Sauteed chicken with mushrooms and peppers and sherry sauce, served with rice

  • Beef lasagne carbonara

  • Marinated salmon fillet in soya and honey sauce

  • Cherry tomato, red pepper, spinach and cheese lasagne

 

Sides 

  • Green bean provencale, rosemary scented potatoes, 

  • Cold platters, bread

 

Salads:

  • Cherry tomato, mozzarella balls with rocket salad bowl

  • Chickpea, feta, olives, red pepper, courgette salad bowl

 

Dessert

  • Dark chocolate brownie with fudge topping

  • Meringue nest with whipped Chantilly cream and berries

 

 

*Please advise us of any special dietary requirements when booking your tickets.

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