Royal Pavilion, Great Kitchen

One of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles, the Royal Pavilion is the magnificent former seaside residence of King George IV. Decorated in the elaborate Chinese taste, with a dramatic Indian exterior, this Regency party palace was built by a King who wanted to impress.

The lavish interiors and grand scale are testament to this. The State Rooms available for hire include the opulent Banqueting room, including gold dragon chandelier, and the stunning Music Room, designed to look like the inside of a Chinese lady's jewellery box.

We also have George IV's surprisingly beautiful Great Kitchen available, where the King himself was rumored to eat Christmas lunch. Or if you require something a little smaller we have three more intimate, but just as richly decorated rooms to choose from that are not open to the public.

We work closely with several approved caterers (list below), who are very familiar with the venue, and can also provide recommendations for quality AV suppliers, entertainment, florists and photographers. Classical string trios, harpists and jazz bands work very well in the venue, and we have hosted traditional Regency dance classes for some events which proved very popular.

Approved Caterers:

• Food Glorious Food - www.foodgloriousfoodsouth.co.uk
• The Secret Restaurant - www.thesecretrestaurant.co.uk
• Earth Catering - www.earthcatering.co.uk
• Seasoned - www.beseasoned.co.uk

As a venue for your event, the Royal Pavilion is a truly unique and historic setting like no other.


The Great Kitchen was known in it's day as 'the most modern kitchen in Europe.' King George IV built this impressive space to prepare the many elaborate dishes for his infamous banquets in the neighbouring Banqueting Room. With high ceilings, natural light, towering palm tree pillars and a grand yet comforting feel, the Great Kitchen is a charming and atmospheric space.

The Great Kitchen makes for a wonderful setting for a dinner, especially at Christmas when a towering gold decorated tree fills the central space. The room also lends itself very naturally to a drinks reception. After all, doesn't everyone always end up in the kitchen at a good party?