Meetings & events

Hosting your function at Lakeside couldn’t be easier!

Whether you are planning a private business lunch, larger conference, training session or an away day, we would be delighted to accommodate your needs at Lakeside Restaurant. We take pride in providing exceptional customer service for all corporate clients.

We also cater for private events, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or any other special occasion. We take the time and care to ensure that you and your guests have a wonderful time.

We have a host of options for your event meal, from set menus to carveries through to à la carte. Craig, our Head Chef, has been with us over 10 years, and the team have many years experience in event catering. We are here to advise and help you choose the perfect menus to fit your day. Our sample menus are just a selection of what we can offer so if you have something specific in mind, we will be happy to discuss the options!

Function Space: Lakeside

The main room at Lakeside overlooks the picturesque lake, holding up to 200 theatre style, 150 cabaret style, 100 classroom/U-shape style, and 50-100 boardroom style. The room comes equipped with flipchart stand, pens, paper, a 6ft screen and LCD projector. We can upon request hire large screens and projectors to suit your requirements. The room is also equipped with a built in PA system and microphone.

Function Space: Lakeside 2

At Lakeside, we also boast an additional function space which is regularly used for smaller conferencing and training needs. This room comfortably holds up to 90 delegates theatre style, 50 cabaret style, 30 classroom/U-shape/boardroom style and comes equipped with flipchart, pens, paper, and a 52” screen that plugs directly into your PC for presentations. It also has a built in PA system. We can upon request hire large screens and projectors to suit your requirements.

This room accommodates our popular children’s parties.

Day Delegate Package

For corporate events, our all-inclusive day delegate package is the perfect choice. The package includes the following:

Arrival tea/coffee with freshly baked Danish pastries, fresh fruit, and jugs of orange juice
Mid-morning refreshments & biscuits
Premium conference buffet lunch with refreshments
Afternoon refreshments with biscuits
Harrogate still & sparkling water (2 bottles per table)
No room hire fee (minimum number requirement 50 delegates)

For all rates for full and half day hire, please use the contact form below or email our Manager, Marton on lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk

Don’t just take our word for it, read our recent event reviews

Having used Lakeside for many celebrations over the years, we booked the venue to celebrate my 50th Birthday with family and friends. Despite complications from lockdown during the run up, the venue and event was wonderful. Marton and his team did an amazing job and the party was fab. Great location, great food, great staff. All done safely. Thank you

Contact us

We’d love to hear from you! Please email us on

lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk or call 01924 404 604, or use the contact form below and a member of the Lakeside team will be in touch shortly.