Events.
Event details.
South West Polo Day in association with Four Seasons Fruiterers.
Sunday 07 June - 12pm – 6pm.
A spectacular day of polo, fine dining, and celebration.
Join us at the prestigious Beaufort Polo Club, home to the renowned Tomlinson polo dynasty, for an unforgettable day of sport and culinary excellence. Six acclaimed chefs, led by Hywel Jones, will craft a stunning four-course lunch, complemented by fine wines and rounded off with a traditional cream tea.
The day’s highlights include a Taittinger and canapé reception, an exciting polo demonstration, a thrilling match, and a meticulously curated four-course meal paired with wonderful wines. A perfect blend of elegance, indulgence, and sporting tradition awaits.
For further information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch.
Meet The Chefs.
Chris honed his exceptional cooking skills as the protégé of a trio of world-renowned Michelin star chefs: Heston Blumenthal OBE (Fat Duck at Bray), Michael Caines MBE (Gidleigh Park) and Adam Simmonds (Danesfield House).
Chris has drawn influence from these culinary masters to create his own exciting style.
John started cooking at Calcot's Conservatory in 2005, before heading to London under Gordon Ramsay Holdings at Maze, Jason Atherton Mayfair restaurant. He then moved to The Lucky Onion group before returning to The Calcot Collection and later joining Barnsley House.
Moving full circle John returned to Calcot as Executive Chef in early 2024.
Hywel has been awarded numerous accolades at Lucknam Park including a Michelin star. Hywel’s previous experience includes working as Chef de Partie in two Michelin 3-star establishments; Chez Nico at 90 and Marco Pierre White.
He also earned a Michelin star at Foliage restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.
Elly boasts a natural, instinctive talent, honed in some of the South West’s most renowned kitchens; currently at Fowlescombe Farm. A familiar face to many, Elly is known for her precise yet honest approach to cooking, something that has been professionally recognised in her achievements as a finalist on MasterChef: The Professionals and in representing the South West three times on the Great British Menu.
Dean Westcar is an award-winning chef trained at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa under Hywel Jones. A National Chef of the Year finalist and Acorn Award recipient, he now serves as Executive Head Chef at Dumbleton Hall Hotel, championing seasonal British produce, classical technique, and exacting kitchen standards.
Meet our Headline Sponsor.
Rooted in family, community and a love of honest food, Four Seasons Fruiterers is an award-winning, family-run wholesaler serving the foodservice industry. With over 30 years’ experience, they connect trusted farms and producers with businesses across the UK, delivering quality, reliability and lasting relationships every day.
Sponsorship Opportunities.
Our Polo Day is more than just a day of incredible sport and food, it’s a celebration of the people who make our industry so special. By sponsoring this event, you’ll be standing alongside top chefs, hospitality leaders and fellow supporters to help raise vital funds for hospitality workers in crisis. We’d love to work with you to create a sponsorship package that feels right for your brand and makes a real difference. Email to find out more: events@hospitalityaction.org.uk.
Where:
Beaufort Polo Club
Downfarm House
Westonbirt
Tetbury
GL8 8QW
Your ticket includes:
Taittinger and canapé reception
Polo demonstration
Four-course lunch including wine
Polo match
Cream tea
Goodie bag
Running order:
Taittinger reception and polo demonstration
Welcome speeches
Four-course lunch including wine
Live Auction
Polo match and prize giving
Cream tea
Closing speeches
Carriages
Accommodation:
Please enquire directly with all local hotels.
Sponsors.
Where:
Beaufort Polo Club
Downfarm House
Westonbirt
Tetbury
GL8 8QW
Your ticket includes:
Taittinger and canapé reception
Polo demonstration
Four-course lunch including wine
Polo match
Cream tea
Goodie bag
Running order:
Taittinger reception and polo demonstration
Welcome speeches
Four-course lunch including wine
Live Auction
Polo match and prize giving
Cream tea
Closing speeches
Carriages
Accommodation:
Please enquire directly with all local hotels.
Michelin-starred Hywel Jones says...
“The South West Polo Day has been close to my heart since the very beginning in 2010. Year after year, it brings together great food, wonderful people and a real sense of community, all in support of Hospitality Action. This industry gives so much, but it can also be incredibly tough, and Hospitality Action is there when people need it most. The Polo Day is a brilliant example of how we can come together, celebrate what we do best, and give back to the industry we all care so deeply about.”
South West Polo Day 2025.
Last years' South West Polo Day raised a staggering £58,000 thanks to the generosity of our guests, supporters and volunteer service staff.