Pavilion Booking Info
Kindly note, the calendar is a reflection of likely availability (there may be bookings pending). The Pavilion Administrator will contact you to confirm availability and discuss your requirements.
All bookings are subject to availability and by submitting a booking, you are confirming that you have read and agreed to our Standard Terms and Conditions of hire.
The Pavilion Administrator works part-time, flexible hours – so, if no answer, please leave a short message about your enquiry plus your name and telephone number so that the administrator may return your call.
To enquire about pitch hire, please call 07484 746894 or send us an email to .
FAQ’s
Can I view the Pavilion before booking?
Viewings are usually held once a month. To book a viewing, please call the Pavilion Administrator on 07484 746894 who will be able to advise you the next date.
What can we do in the Pavilion?
Stilton Pavilion is an ideal location to hold weddings, parties, conferences, clubs and classes and so much more…
Click on the links below for more details.
– Weddings
– Conferences
– Classes, Clubs and Organisations
– Sporting Events
– Private Hire for Parties
– Hire Rates
– Booking Form
What size is the main hall and capacity?
The Pavilion main hall is 17.5m x 14.5m (253mq).
Capacity
Banquet Style = 120-140 (depending on layout)
Theatre = 220
Adjacent to the Pavilion building is an enclosed garden area, a large sports field, complete with changing rooms and showers, a public play park for under 12’s and a skate park.
What’s the process for setting-up, clearing away and cleaning?
The hirer is responsible for setting-up furniture (including bringing in any contractors such as decor specialists, caterers and entertainment during the hire period), putting away furniture and cleaning after the event. Kindly note, this time should be included in your booking submission.
Do you have a kitchen?
Yes we do.
It’s a fully equipment industrial kitchen with a 6 ring wide oven, food warmer cabinet, bain marie, microwave, dish washer, tall fridge, small freezer, small wine cooler, double sinks with a pre-rinse spray and plenty of work surface. We ask that you bring your own utensils and pots/pans but most caterers usually bring their own equipment.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a smaller room suitable for use to layout buffets. There is a serving hatch window between the kitchen and side room, plus double doors leading to the main hall.
Can we bring in our contractors to support our event?
Yes you can. However, you should not book any contractors until you have paid your hire deposit.
What furniture is available?
Use of furniture is included in the hire fee.
Tables
15 x Circular tables – 150cm diameter (seats 8)
7 x Rectangle folding tables (61 x 121cm)
6 x Rectangle folding tables (69 x 183cm)
6 x Folding picnic tables (white 120 x 60cm) (ideal for use on our patio area)
6 x Rigid rectangle tables (used in the Community Room for buffets)
Chairs
120 x Silver/Black chairs
80 x coloured plastic chairs (red/green/brown/blue)
2 x Highchairs (not suitable for babies that sit unaided).
Is crockery and cutlery available?
The following items are available, subject to additional fee:-
Crockery
Plain White Set x 100
(Includes dinner and side plates, dessert/soup bowls, cups and saucers, knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons plus salt/pepper pots, sugar bowls and milk jugs.)
Additional non-matching crockery/cutlery is also available (to facilitate catering for up to 150 in total).
Cutlery x 100
Knives, Forks, Dessert Spoons and Teaspoons
Glasses
A selection of wine, champagne and beer glasses are available.
Kindly note, breakage fees apply.
What are your Terms & Conditions of booking.
For our Hire Agreement and Standard Conditions of Hire, please visit:-
https://www.stiltonparishcouncil.gov.uk/stilton-pavilion/hire-agreement-standard-conditions-of-hire
What conference equipment do you provide?
We do not currently have a data projector or presentation stands so you would need to bring your equipment. We have one multi-extension lead you are welcome to use.
There is a large blank wall that can be used to project images on.
All equipment used on site must be Portable Appliance Tested (PAT) and a must display a valid certificate sticker on the date of hire.
Do you permit bouncy castles in the hall?
We do not permit bouncy castles inside the hall but we do have an adjacent, enclosed garden that you may place one in.
Is there anywhere to place a marquee?
Yes. We have an adjacent, enclosed garden area suitable for placing marquees (depending on size).
Are fireworks, sparklers, pyrotechnics, or theatrical smoke and fog permitted?
No, we cannot permit the use of any of these items indoors or outdoors (due to the fire risk not being covered under our insurance and fire sensors reacting within the building).
Are helium balloons permitted?
Yes they are but they MUST be tethered with weights or in a display. This is because if loose, they rise up into the high ceiling space and set off our alarms.
Are marquees permitted?
Yes, they are permitted and we have two available. If you are considering a marquee placement, please speak to the Pavilion Administrator about size.