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First Class Lounge

enjoy our displays in style

Looking for an unbeatable view of the flying display in a relaxed and sophisticated environment?  Then join us at the First Class Lounge, private marquee and garden.  Enjoy on-base parking, coupled with complimentary food and drinks throughout the day.  If you want to experience RIAT in Style, this is the place to be.

Children aged 5 and over require a ticket for the First Class Lounge. Under 5s are free.  Under 5s are welcome to bring their own food.  We can provide a lunchbox, please advise us when booking.

If you have any of the following allergies: celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide, sulphites and tree nuts.  Please let us know by emailing enquiries@rafcte.com stating your order and the enclosure you are visiting.

FIRST CLASS Lounge tickets

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What's included

  • ON BASE GUEST CAR PARKING

  • STUNNING CROWD LINE LOCATION

  • DELICIOUS ALL-DAY CATERING

  • INCLUSIVE BAR INCLUDING WINES, BEERS, SPIRITS & SOFT DRINKS

  • COMPLIMENTARY SOUVENIR PROGRAMME

  • PRIVATE TOILETS

  • GUEST WI-FI

Menu Friday, Saturday & Sunday

FRIDAY & SUNDAY

LUNCH 12PM - 3PM

Roast porchetta, apple & fennel stuffing * Hot smoked salmon, horseradish crème fraiche, Provencal vegetable fritatta, capers, olives sun blushed tomatoes * cauliflower, spinach & lentil pie (ve)

SIDE DISH

Served with Cornish new potatoes, vegan butter & sea salt

KITCHEN COUNTER SALADS

Golden cous cous with roasted vegetables * Red pepper & heritage tomato panzanella, rocket, basil * Buttermilk caesar, caesar dressing, butter croutes, parmesan

Barbecoa vegan slaw

Bread & butter

DESSERTS

Tiramisu Torte

ETON MESS STATION

Strawberries, smashed meringues, soft cream, raspberry sauce

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First Class Lounge Menu

First Class Lounge Frequently Asked Questions

You will be emailed your general admission ticket(s) in June 2024. About the same time we will send you via Royal Mail your First Class Lounge pass and car pass along with more information about your day.

Please note that our menus include a range of food options, including vegetarian and vegan. Relish, our catering partner, can also provide gluten free/coeliac dishes. In the tick box section of the booking process please let us know if you have any allergies or special requirements. However, this is not a restaurant, the menu is set, so we sadly cannot cater for 'preferences'.

We can provide children's lunchboxes if you wish, please advise us when booking.

Yes. Children aged 5 and over require a ticket for the First Class Lounge. Under 5's are welcome to bring their own food. We can provide children's lunchboxes, please advise us when booking.

No, but there are plenty of tables. Due to the relaxed dining style, you can eat either inside or outside in the garden.

No all furniture is unreserved, but there are plenty of chairs for everyone.

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No - dress for the weather. Due to the locationof the car parks and the sometimes long grass on site,we would suggest that you wear suitable footwear.

Yes, but access to the enclosure will be over grass. Those with restricted mobility should consider this when booking.

There is a disabled toilet on site.

Smoking (including vaping) within the enclosure is only allowed in Outdoor Designated Smoking Area.