Essex Committee Curry Lunch
The Annual Essex Curry Lunch returns to the Officers’ Mess, Merville Barracks, by kind permission of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team and Colchester Garrison, on Sunday 25th October 2026. We welcome any opportunity to bring our supporters together, and it’s always a real pleasure to connect with members of our fantastic community at this much-loved event. We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be another lovely afternoon.
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Location: Officers’ Mess, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT
Time: Arrival is from 12.30pm for welcome drinks with lunch served at 1pm.
Menu:
- Chicken or Meat Curry
- Vegetarian Curry
Followed by dessert and tea/coffee.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for, please notify the East Anglia Regional Office in advance (i.e. Gluten Free, allergies).
Dress: Smart/casual
Additional Information:
- Bar (Pay as you go – cash only)
- Raffle
- Parking (including disabled parking)
Booking:
Ticket price: £25 per person.
Tables seat up to 10 people, though larger groups may be possible. Please contact the East Anglia Regional Office to discuss availability. Strict security arrangements for Merville Barracks apply, therefore all bookings for the event must be confirmed in advance.
Please note: Tickets will not be sent out in advance – Confirmation will be acknowledged by email or telephone and attendees will be added to the guest list.
If you would like to attend the lunch, contact: [email protected] for more information and to be sent the RSVP form for completion.
Sponsorship/Raffle Prizes:
If you or your organisation would like to sponsor the event or donate a raffle prize, please get in touch at: [email protected]