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BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS

WEST LODGE
AND MAITLAND ROOM

FULL OF CHARACTER

Completely refurbished in 2019, the West Lodge and Maitland Rooms have benefited from substantial improvement to the décor, lighting and furniture, providing a beautiful environment for lunches, private dinners and networking events. Full of character with intricate mirrors and ornate friezes, these two traditional rooms date back to the nineteenth century. 


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DINING

With patio doors opening out on to the West Lodge Garden of Howard Court, the West Lodge and Maitland Rooms are an ideal venue for private dinners, receptions and parties.

Our Gala Dinner choices use fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients where possible and are cooked to perfection, with a range of accompanying wines to choose from. We offer a wide variety of dishes including meat, vegetarian and fish options. Dinners include silverware, fresh cut flowers, candelabras and table linen as standard, as well as the personal addition of menu cards and directional signage created for your event.

CAPACITY

  • Dinner U-Shape style – 34 guests
  • Dinner Single sprig – 34 guests
  • Seated fork buffet – 36 guests
  • Drinks reception – 50 guests
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"Our experience of the catering operation was quite outstanding. Food and service of high quality, supported throughout by charming and professional steward. We would not hesitate to return and extend our thanks to all concerned."

Private Event

"The conference and events team was wonderful to work with and provided us with an excellent service from start to finish.

Thank you!"

University of Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations

"The catering staff are always amazing, kind, understanding, and friendly. They really welcomed us to the event and made sure to fulfil any requests. Looking forward to the next event at Downing!"

JBS Executive Education Ltd

CONTACT US

Use one of the methods below to get in touch with us.

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Email

Our friendly team is here to help

conference@dow.cam.ac.uk

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Office

Come and visit us

Conference and Events Office
Downing College
Regent Street
Cambridge CB2 1DQ

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Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 5pm

+44 (01223) 334 860