Tommy Banks at Henley 2025 – Saturday 5th July

Temple Island Enclosure is our longest-standing hospitality venue and Saturday 5th July features a special menu designed and delivered by 2 Michelin starred chef, Tommy Banks. He will talk you through his innovative preserving and cooking techniques and the beautiful ingredients harvested from his family farm. It will be a exceptional summers day with wonderful food and paired wines you’ll always remember. offers exceptional levels of service.

What better way to spend a quintessentially English day than by the River Thames during Henley Royal Regatta? With its idyllic setting, first-class hospitality and relaxing environment, Temple Island Enclosure is Henley’s premier location, situated right in the heart of the action.

Tommy Banks is a multi-award-winning chef, and one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative restaurateurs, growing his menu in North Yorkshire where he owns two Michelin-starred restaurants,a pub, a premium food box business and canned wine brand. Born and raised in the small village of Oldstead, Tommy comes from a farming background, and has watched his family farm the land in around Oldstead since he was a child. Tommy is a veteran judge on BBC’s The Great British Menu, having won the competition in 2016, 2017 and 2020. Tommy holds two Michelin stars, one each for his two restaurants The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York, as well as a Michelin green star for efforts with sustainable gastronomy.

What's Included

• Admission to Temple Island Enclosure
• Champagne reception
• Five course luncheon designed by Tommy Banks
• Complimentary bar throughout the day including paired wines, champagne, spirits, beers and soft drinks.
• Tommy Banks afternoon tea
• Official Programme
• Floral decorations
• Reserved car parking, just yards from your chalet
• Live ‘official regatta race commentary’ within the chalet
• DJ and saxophonist throughout the day
• Barista service