Sunlit Soirée - Outdoor Living Event, Saturday 6th June

Sunlit Soirée - Outdoor Living Event, Saturday 6th June

We invite you to join us for a relaxed day of inspiration, styling and flavourful food at The Pavilion as we celebrate outdoor living on Saturday, 6th June.

On the morning, we are delighted to welcome acclaimed garden designer Bunny Guinness for a special guest talk (reserve your seats) and later our team will host a series of live demonstrations, sharing everything from simple barbecue recipes and outdoor container styling tips to a special masterclass on Japanese Acers.

We’ll also be showcasing our brand-new 2026 outdoor furniture and barbecue collections.

Guests attending on the day will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including:

    • Expert advice on all aspects of outdoor living from our knowledgeable team
    • A complimentary gift with any barbecue or outdoor furniture set purchased on the day
    • Entry into our prize draw to win a selection of prizes, including a €100 Pavilion gift voucher and two tickets to our next event at The Glasshouse Restaurant
    • Drinks and light barbecue bites served throughout the event
On the day…

Guests are invited to enjoy creative talks,
live demonstrations, delicious barbecue bites & refreshing drinks.

Talks & demonstrations:
  • Inside My Garden - Planting, Planning and Personal
    Inspiration with Bunny Guinness

When: 10.30am

Step inside the world of acclaimed garden designer Bunny Guinness as she shares the ideas, influences and experiences that have shaped her distinctive approach to planting and garden design. Please note, this is a ticketed event - click here to reserve your seats.

  • Outdoor grilling with Chef David Rice

When: 2pm

Watch as our Events & Development Chef, David Rice, demonstrates how to prepare flavourful dishes on the barbecue - simple, shareable and perfect for your next garden gathering. Guests will also receive an exclusive recipe card to take away.

  • Styling your outdoor containers with Mark Bambury Lawson

When: 3pm

Pavilion Horticulturist, Mark Bambury Lawson, will share his top tips on how to style your outdoor containers, from choosing the right pots, to beautiful combinations. Guests will pick up plenty of ideas to try out at home.

  • A Masterclass on Japanese Acers

When: 4pm

Discover the beauty of Japanese Acers with expert advice from our horticultural team. Learn how to choose the right varieties, care for them throughout the seasons and style them beautifully within your outdoor space.

• Drinks & light bites

Enjoy a glass of something sparkling, accompanied by delicious seasonal barbecue bites, as you browse our Outdoor Living collections.

Please note, there is no booking required for 'Outdoor grilling with Chef David Rice', 'Styling your outdoor containers' or 'A masterclass on Japanese Acers'. Reserve seats for Bunny Guinness' talk here.

Pavilion Chef
David Rice

David has worked in renowned restaurants, including Chapter One in Dublin, where he served as a senior chef and kitchen leader. During his tenure, the restaurant was awarded a coveted Michelin star. He was also the Head Chef at Mustard Seed Lodge in Adare, Co. Limerick, where he won Best Chef in Limerick at the Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards in 2010.

Testimonials

★★★★★

David is an amazing cook, and teacher, his hints and tips are amazing and have helped me really up my bbq skills.

Richard M
(Attended Beef on the BBQ Masterclass)
★★★★★

Beautiful breakfast. Wonderful service. Fantastic waiter. There were 5 of us, in the shady corner...bliss. Thank you for taking such good care of us 💝

Moya O'Donoghue
(Google)
★★★★★

Visited the Pavilion recently and had a brilliant experience! While the food was lovely, the true star of the show is the staff.

Delma F
(TripAdvisor)