About this Event
Join us for an inspirational and informative evening hosted by SWBC at the prestigious HMS Drake Wardroom Mess, Devonport.
Set against one of the region’s most prestigious and iconic locations, this year’s event will bring together influential leaders, decision-makers and innovators for an evening of exceptional dining and meaningful connection.
With a standout venue, a distinguished guest list and a programme designed to impress, this is an unmissable date in the South West business calendar—one you’ll want to be part of.
Timings and Information:
- Date: Friday 26th June 2026
- Time: 17:00 - 22:30 (approx)
- Private coach charter to Devonport
- Core of Drums
- 3-course dinner
- Toasts
- Keynote speaker -
- Dress code - formal evening attire requested (Black Tie & Evening Gowns)
- Ticket Price (non-members) £115.00 + VAT
- Refund Policy - up to 21 days before the event
Menu
Starter: (VE) Hereford Cheese Souffle, Roasted Balsamic Cherry tomato And Rocket Salad
Main: Stuffed Loin of Pork, Champ Potatoes & Madeira Sauce
OR
(VE) Asparagus, Pea and Leek Risotto with Vegan Parmesan Cheese Crumb
Dessert: Eaton Mess Cheesecake, Meringue & White Chocolate Compote
Port, Coffee and Mints
Essential Guest Instructions and Travel Logistics:
Please note that this dinner will be held on an active military base and, as such, strict security and access procedures apply.
All guest details must be submitted to the base ahead of the event to allow adequate time for MOD security clearance.
Please kindly note that late guest amendments or substitutions may not be accepted if they fall outside the specified timescales.
Ticket sales and registration will close 8 weeks before the event due to the required time needed for security clearance.
Please Note:
- You will be asked for your Nationality/Citizenship upon registration.
- You will be asked for your National Insurance number as a mandatory requirement upon registration.
- Please register using your legal name as it appears on your photographic ID.
- All guests are required to bring a current photographic ID (passport or driving licence) with them on the evening, as this will be needed for security clearance and access to the base.
- Unfortunately, entry will not be permitted without the appropriate photographic identification.
- For arrival arrangements, all guests must arrive at The Milehouse Park and Ride, Outland Road, where private chartered transport will be provided. Guests will be coached onto the base together; individual access to the site may not be permitted.
- There may be a short walk (2-3 minutes) from the coach drop-off point to The Mess.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these requirements and look forward to welcoming you to the event.
With special thanks to for co-sponsoring this event.
Laura Correa Mendioroz, General Manager at Appledore Navantia UK, commented:
"We are delighted to be sponsoring the South West Business Council's Annual Dinner - a wonderful opportunity for the region's business community to come together and celebrate everything that makes the South West such a powerhouse, not least in defence and maritime.
"Navantia UK is proud to be playing its part, having returned shipbuilding to North Devon, training the next generation of skilled workers, and investing in new infrastructure and technology to enhance sovereign industrial capability."
With special thanks to for co-sponsoring this event.
Chris Brook, Place Director, commented:
"At Plymouth Community Homes, everything we do is driven by our core purpose: supporting our residents and strengthening the communities we work to serve.
PCH supports the South West Business Council because of its proven ability to connect, convene, and champion businesses across the region. Its strong relationships with government departments, local authorities, and influential regional organisations ensure that the voice of business is heard. This enables collaboration and the creation of opportunities that support both industry and community.
The South West Business Council’s vision mirrors our own ambitions for Plymouth and the wider South West. Its focus on inward investment, infrastructure improvement, and sustainable development directly supports our role in delivering new affordable homes, regenerating neighbourhoods, and ensuring that positive development continues across the region.
We also share a commitment to its core principles: integrity, transparency, accountability, fairness, and responsible business practice. By working together, we maximise social value whilst delivering and maintaining high‑quality homes for Plymouth’s communities".
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Wardroom Mess, HMS Drake, Devonport, Plymouth, United Kingdom
GBP 138.00
