Meetings
2026- 2027
Welcome
Gonville & Caius is one of the oldest University of Cambridge colleges. Originally named Gonville Hall, the College was founded by Edmund Gonville, Rector of Terrington in 1348. The College was re-founded in 1557 by former student and Fellow, Dr John Caius who, as part of his reconstruction, erected three gates, which survive to the present day. New students entered the College through the Gate of Humility, while studying in the College they would pass through the Gate of Virtue every day, and finally when they leave to receive their degrees, students depart through the Gate of Honour.
Approximately a ten minute walk from Old Courts is the West Road site comprising of Harvey Court and the Stephen Hawking Building. Harvey Court was completed in 1962. It was designed by Professor Sir Leslie Martin, the Cambridge Professor of Architecture, and has won many prizes. It represents the then contemporary style, where materials of construction are fully exposed. The building was refurbished in 2011 to provide 100 rooms with ensuite facilities.
Meeting Rooms in Old Courts
Bateman Auditorium
A tiered theatre complete with lectern-controlled AV equipment. Subject to approval by the Director of Music, it is also possible to hold piano recitals with use of the Steinway Grand Piano.
Bateman Room
The Bateman Room has a beautifully high wooden beamed ceiling and stained glass windows. It is a popular space to register delegates and as a refreshment area for events using the Bateman Auditorium.
Senior Parlour
The Senior Parlour is a traditional, light, panelled room located in Gonville Court, on the first floor. The room has large bay windows overlooking Gonville Court and the Chapel. The room has been recently refurbished with modern AV installed.
Junior Parlour
The Junior Parlour is a light and intimate room looking out on to Gonville Court. An elegant setting for smaller board meetings.
The Long Room
Located in Gonville Court, on the ground floor, this wood panelled room is ideal for meetings and drinks receptions, and is one of our most flexible rooms.
Junior Common Room & Red Room
Breakout areas: available outside of term time only.
Meeting Rooms at West Road
Cavonious Centre
A spacious suite with floor to ceiling windows. As our most flexible meeting space, the room configuration can be customised to suit individual requirements. It benefits from a sub-partition which allows for a main meeting room and up to three smaller syndicate rooms. It also has a lounge and registration area and is next to our Harvey Court Gardens.
Meeting Room Rates and Capacities
AV Equipment in Meeting Rooms
Equipment Type/ Room Name
Bateman Auditorium
Bateman Room
Senior Parlour
Junior Parlour
Additional equipment such as Meeting OWL, Logitech Camera or portable speaker are available upon request and charged at an extra cost. Each room is equipped with a laptop.
Long Room
Cavonius Centre
DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE
Our day delegate package is designed to represent excellent value for money and offers the most cost effective option for full day meetings. The package includes the elements listed below.
Hire of main meeting room
AV equipment and whiteboard or flipchart
Choice of themed arrival and afternoon breaks
Mid-morning coffee, tea and biscuits
Choice of lunch options; including a sandwich lunch or a Chef’s
choice two course cafeteria lunch (subject to availability)
Cordial selection with bottled still and sparkling mineral water throughout the day
Caius stationery and wrapped sweets on the tables
£85.00 + VAT PER PERSON
Minimum numbers apply - 15 Old Courts Meeting Rooms & 35 Cavonious Centre
Please note all prices within this brochure are ex VAT.
Rates are valid between 1st July 2026 and 30th June 2027.
CATERING & BEVERAGES
WORKING BREAKFAST BUFFET
A selection of pastries, bacon and/or egg rolls, fresh fruit platter, continental cheese and meat platter, bread rolls with preserves, tea, coffee and orange juice
£24.00 + VAT per person (min. 10 guests)
PACKED LUNCH
Sandwich or baguette, bottle of water or can of fizzy drink, piece of fruit, packet of crisps and a chocolate bar
£16.00 + VAT per person (min. 10 guests)
SANDWICH LUNCH
Chef’s choice sandwiches on a combination of farmhouse white, wholemeal or glutenfree bread (equivalent of 1½ rounds per person) served with home made crisps, fruit bowl, Chef’s cake of the day, water, tea and coffee
£25.50 +VAT per person (min. 10 guests)
CONFERENCE BUFFET SET MENU
A choice of seasonal main courses with sides and a selection of puddings, served with water, tea and coffee. Please see page 13 for our delicious menus.
£39.50 + VAT per person (min. 15 guests)
CHEF’S CHOICE CONFERENCE BUFFET
Seasonal main courses with sides and a selection of puddings, selected by our chefs. Served with water, tea and coffee.
£31.50 + VAT per person (min. 15 guests)
BEVERAGES
Cans of selected soft drinks
Sparkling mineral water
Tea, coffee and packet biscuits
Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits
Tea, coffee and pastries
Orange/Apple juice
Cloudy apple juice
Homemade lemonade
£2.50 each
£4.00 per litre bottle
£3.60 per serving
£4.50 per serving
£7.80 per serving
£7.50 per litre jug
£11.50 per litre jug
£11.50 per litre jug
POPULAR REFRESHMENT BREAKS
ENERGISE SELECTION
£8.00
Greek yogurt, mixed berry compote and oats (v)
Seasonal fruit platter
Served with freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
REFRESH SELECTION
£8.00
Cheese and sun-dried tomato savoury muffins (v)
Selection of fresh fruit
Served with freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
RESTART SELECTION
£8.00
Selection of mini pastries and seasonal fruit platter
Served with freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
REVIVE SELECTION
£8.00
Mini cake selection with seasonal fruit platter
Served with freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
CONFERENCE BUFFET SET MENU
MENU 1
Creamy butter chicken curry
Salmon risotto en-croute and dill sauce
Crispy Korean tofu and gochujang spiced vegetables (vg)
Sauteed greens and nigella seed
Citrus roasted carrots
Basmati rice and flat bread
Lemon tart and vanilla cream
MENU 2
Roasted loin of pork, spiced
apple sauce
Lime glazed coley supreme, Pico de Galo
Summer squash, spinach and paneer
coconut curry, naan (v)
Roasted new potato, herb dressing
Fine beans and cauliflower
Marinated grilled pineapple and vanilla cream
V = VEGETARIAN, VG = VEGAN
Please select one menu for the whole group
Minimum of 15 people required
£39.50 PER PERSON
MENU 3
Moroccan spiced turkey breast, pepper
salsa and pomegranate
Seared sea bass and sumac
tomato salsa Mediterranean vegetable and feta strudel, Kalamata tapenade (v)
Cumin and herb citrus cous cous minted pea and green beans
Blackberry and lavender cheesecake
MENU 4
Pepper braised brisket, corn and baby onion
Sea food paella, grilled spring onion and lemon
Tikka paneer and pea
masala curry (v)
Green beans sauteed in nigella
seeds Roasted aubergine with yogurt and pomegranate dressing
rice
mess
Fragrant basmati
Eton
ACCOMMODATION
During vacation periods our West Road site is home to 175 ensuite bedrooms, split between the Stephen Hawking and Harvey Court Buildings with a mix of singles, doubles, twins and triples, and includes five purpose-designed accessible rooms.
Located just a 10-minute walk from Old Courts and Cambridge city centre our comfortable ensuite accommodation is ideal for a residential conference. The nightly rate includes a full English and continental buffet breakfast with tea and coffee making facilities, spa toiletries and a workspace in the room.
SINGLE ENSUITE BEDROOM 1 SINGLE BED
£92.00+ VAT per night
TWIN ENSUITE BEDROOM 2 SINGLE BEDS
£115.00+VAT per night
DOUBLE ENSUITE BEDROOM 1 DOUBLE BED
£115.00+VAT per night
TRIPLE ENSUITE BEDROOM 1 DOUBLE BED AND 1 SINGLE BED
£143.00+VAT per night
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am. West Road Porters’ Lodge is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ROUTE FROM OLD COURTS TO WEST ROAD SITE
Harvey Court Porters' Lodge
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I pay for my event?
A deposit of 50% of the estimated total value of the event will be required upon confirmation of your booking. The final invoice will be sent after your event has taken place. Payment may be made via a BACS transfer (as specified in the booking form) and must be received by the College within 28 days of the date of the invoice. Any amendments to the address given after the invoice has been raised will incur a £25.00 admin fee.
Can guests smoke on College property?
Each site has designated smoking areas in which guests of the College are permitted to smoke. Guests are not permitted to smoke outside of these areas.
Can we bring our own food or drink?
Unfortunately, due to strict food safety guidelines, food and drinks not purchased from the College are not, permitted on the College’s premises.
Are your meeting rooms wheelchair accessible?
The Cavonius Centre, the Stephen Hawking Building and Harvey Court’s public areas are fully accessible with accessible bedrooms available in both buildings also. The accessibility of the meeting rooms in Old Courts varies. Please notify your event manager of any special access requirements or ask if you would like further details.
Meetings Brochure 2025-26
www.cai.cam.ac.uk/meetings-events
conference.office@cai.cam.ac.uk +44 (0)1223 763064