The story behind Amie’s Kitchen

Many of you will know Amie who runs our onsite La Cantina café and a pop up restaurant in the Royal Pavilion during the winter months, but were you aware Amie’s business started at the Berkshire?

Amie’s catering company operates out of our facilities, having started as a hog roast vendor.  

The best Sunday roasts around are to be had in the Royal Pavilion, the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family, and Amie’s Kitchen also offers a range of catering options for events, both at the Berkshire and off-site, from grazing tables and buffets to canapés and private dining.

Come on by between 1pm-5.30pm Wednesdays and Fridays, and 11am-5.30pm on weekends, to check out these brilliant restaurants, or give Amie a call at 07874 336525for more information and to discuss catering for your next event.

Our first ‘Padres y Hijos’

Our very first ‘Padres y Hijos’ tournament saw 16 sets of parents and children take part with Buzzee Bees crowned the winning team – congratulations to Nino Sweeney, Felix Pieres, Jamie Morrison and Nico Pieres.

These types of events create an opportunity for young players to practice, showcase their talent and to have fun playing with other children. It is also exciting for them to be able to play with some of the best players in the world such as Nico Pieres (8 goals), Pelon Stirling (8 goals) and Guillermo Terrera (7 goals).  

The future of polo is bright with these superstars climbing the handicap ladder!

Asian Art take home Chairman’s Trophy

Congratulations to Asian Art who came out on top in this year’s Chairman’s Trophy!

Six teams competed over the week and it ultimately came down to WatchCentre (Muhammad Ibrahim, Raj Jain, Benji Mancini and Oscar Mancini) and Asian Art (Vicente Stirling, Rafi Bruckner, Santi Araya & Chris Bruckner) competing in the final.

Both teams included father-and-son teammates, demonstrating the multigenerational and family-friendly appeal of polo, with Asian Art winning with a final score of 6 – 3.5.

Host your next event at the Berkshire

Did you know we can host events for up to 10,000 at the Berkshire? We’ve got plenty of space for festivals, concerts, weddings, parties, events and more. 

Our clubhouse can host up to 100 people across the indoor and patio space; while our Royal Pavilion can accommodate up to 75 with stunning interiors redesigned in 2018 by Greta Morrison.

Our Sponsor’s Lawn is the ideal spot to spend the afternoon watching the polo, a flexible space that can accommodate marquees and a wide variety of structures, with packages available that include team building activities, food and beverage packages, and exclusive use.

And with our unspoiled and quintessentially British scenery, we can offer a bespoke package to meet the needs of photo and film shoots with access to hundreds of acres of land. We’ve already been used as a location for  The Crown and Bridgerton. 

Find out more about hiring the Berkshire for your next event.

Broadsword awarded Polo Manager’s Trophy

Broadsword were named winners of the Polo Manager’s Trophy for 2025, with a huge congratulations to John Fishley, Vishu Bajaj, Will Newman and Nacho Gonzalez.

The very close final throughout in the end saw Broadsword defeat Signet Polo Team 7 – 5.5. The Polo Manager’s Trophy has been running since 1993.

Elemental wins John Prestwich Challenge Trophy

Congratulations to Elemental for winning the John Prestwich Challenge Trophy 2025 and to Kazak K for taking home the subsidiary final!

The event also saw our inaugural Charity Dog Show in aid of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, which raised an amazing £600. Categories included Waggiest Tail, ‘Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home’, Best Outfit, and Scruffiest or Fluffiest, as well as a ‘Musical Sit’ competition. 

The final score was 3 – 6 to Elemental, whose team founder, Rafi Bruckner, has been playing polo at the Berkshire since he first started around 10 years ago at just seven years old.

Most Valuable Player was awarded to Santi Araya and Best Playing Pony was awarded to Segundo Darritchon’s Mariposa Refinada.

John Prestwich was the longest ever living iron lung patient. He was an avid polo fan and was often found watching polo with his wife, Maggie, at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. John was an inspiration to our founder, Bryan Morrison, who named this trophy after him.

Our biggest Polo Festival yet

Our Polo Festival is back and in celebration of our 40th anniversary, this fun-filled family day out is going to be the biggest yet!

Set to be an action-packed day, there are going to be not one but TWO fast-paced polo matches, mounted games, music, local food stalls, a kids’ zone with bouncy castles and face painting, competitions, car displays, shopping and so much more!

To ensure everyone’s kept cool in the sun, the bar will be stocked with ice cold rosé, premium beer and soft drinks, and there will also be homemade ice cream and gelato.  

Both polo games will be played on our prestigious Ground 1, in front of the Royal Pavilion and the VVIP picnic tables.

Entry is free for members, while for non-members, there are a range of ticket options, from £20 general admission tickets, £40 field side picnic passes and £50 family saver tickets for up to two adults and two children. You can even reserve a picnic bench with parasol for up to six people, which is great value for money. 

Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Equibreed win Eduardo Moore final

Following weeks of exciting games, Equibreed were announced the winners of the Eduardo Moore tournament final on Sunday 13 July, with some extremely talented players taking part.

Sponsored by The Christmas Decorators, the tournament is a tribute to Eduardo ‘Gordo’ Moore, a remarkable Argentine player for Nueva Escocia during the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. 

Equibreed narrowly defeated Emlor in a very exciting final, while Jolly Roger King of Polo and Trinity Stud were victorious in the Nueva Escocia subsidiary final.

Champlain Polo Team take home Jim McEnteggart Trophy

Champlain Polo Team were named winners of the Jim McEnteggart Trophy, defeating Los Quirones 7-4 during the final on 26 May.

The tournament saw five teams take part, and is named after the late polo commentator Jim McEnteggart, who was affectionately known in the UK as the "voice of polo".

Champlain’s patron will receive a one-hour boat trip onboard a vintage motor yacht for up to 12 people, sponsored by the Boat Hire Company, which provides luxury, skippered private boat hire in Windsor, Eton, Bray, Maidenhead, Taplow, Bourne End and Marlow. 

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Champlain Polo Team win Club Tropicana Cup

Champlain were declared winners of the Club Tropicana Cup on 1 June, with ‘Most Valuable Player’ awarded to 1 goal player Florencio Lanusse.

Four teams took part in the event, which ultimately saw Champlain win 6.5-3 against Madeva, winning their patron a celebratory meal at the Braywood restaurant.

La Vanguardia, maker of handmade personalised head collars, sponsored the ‘Best Playing Pony’ award, which went to Nacho Gonzalez’ Kenya. 

Formerly the Pemberton & Clark Trophy, the event was renamed this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC), as founder Bryan Morrison published the band behind the famous song Club Tropicana, Wham!

Nell Jacob, polo manager at RCBPC, said: “The teams played a hard fought match on our beautiful ground 1 followed by a brilliant evening of cocktails and dancing in the Clubhouse – congratulations to Champlain as well as all the teams who took part.”

Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club’s stables full for summer season

The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC) has announced its 169 stables have officially all been filled for the summer season.

This year, polo players including Guillermo Terrera (7 goals), Jack Hyde (5 goals) and Manuel Plaza (5 goals) are stabled at RCBPC.

While in prior years, the club has sometimes offered temporary stabling for the summer season, to ensure the best possible experience is being offered to those stabled at RCBPC, and preserve the track, arena, facilities and equipment, this year stabling will be limited to permanent stables only. 

Nell Jacob, polo manager at RCBPC, said: “We are delighted that so many players are stabling their horses with us and choosing to play at the Berkshire. It’s a real vote of confidence in our team and facilities, and the top-quality experience we can provide for our members. The season has already got off to a great start and we’re looking forward to a busy summer with plenty of events scheduled for polo lovers and the local community.”

Banksy at the Berkshire

The Berkshire was recently host to works by the likes of Banksy, Frank Canvas and Kirstie Taylor as part of a collaboration with Grove Gallery in London.

During the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy tournament, previously unseen works by Frank Canvas and sculptures by Kirstie Taylor were displayed across the club grounds, exclusive Banksy and Steve Lazarides pieces were put on show in the marquee, and paintings by Zara Muse were hung in the clubhouse and private pavilion. 

Frank Canvas has created a bespoke series of artworks for the Berkshire to exhibit, drawing directly from the club’s legacy, blending archival references with contemporary aesthetics. 

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC) has partnered with the gallery for the summer season, with the next exhibition taking place at the Eduardo Moore Final on Sunday 13 July: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eduardo-moore-final-tickets-1401610297129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lexi Lea, commercial and operations director at RCBPC, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting artworks by some of our generation’s most forward-thinking artists this summer, in partnership with Grove Gallery. Each piece resonates with the club’s values, history, and environment, sparking conversation among our members and event attendees. As a club, it’s important to us to continue upholding the values and legacy of our founder Bryan Morrison, who was a true patron of the arts, by supporting and providing a platform for upcoming and established artists.”

The Berkshire to host first dog show in aid of Battersea

The Berkshire is to host its first-ever fun dog show following the final of the John Prestwich Challenge Trophy this month.

Held in aid of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, the event will take place on 14 June and will be open to all humans and canines.

Categories will include Waggiest Tail, ‘Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home’, Best Outfit, and Scruffiest or Fluffiest, as well as a ‘Musical Sit’ competition.

Tickets to attend for the day, including the final of the John Prestwich Challenge Trophy, are free (with a donation encouraged!) while entry into the dog show is £5 per dog per class. All funds raised will go towards the work Battersea does to support animals in need of a home. 

RCBPC members can also donate £50 to take part in judging a class and can request to judge a specific class, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

Nell Jacob, polo manager at RCBPC, said: “The Berkshire team and our members are of course all passionate animal lovers, many of whom have their own dogs, so we wanted to put on an event that included and celebrated our human and canine friends. And given that Battersea has an animal shelter based in Old Windsor, just 15 minutes from the club, we thought this would be a fantastic and fun way to support a charity in our local community.”

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Aureus Polo win the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy 2025

On a sunny afternoon in May the crowds gathered at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club to watch the 40th Prince of Wales Trophy, named after the now HRH King Charles III, who officially opened the club in 1986.

Bryan Morrison, the club founder, won the trophy in 1991 and his son, the current chairman, Jamie Morrison won in 2003.

After 2 weeks, 13 matches, 12 teams and 1 penalty shoot-out, Aureus Polo & Calatagan LL made their way to the final of the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy 2025. In an action packed and adrenaline fuelled game, Aureus Polo came out victorious 11- 8.

RCPBC are thrilled to have welcomed back Justerini & Brooks back for their 5th consecutive year sponsoring the Prince of Wales Trophy.

Justerini & Brooks was founded in 1749, making them one of Britain’s longest standing fine wine and spirit merchants. They have been granted Royal warrants by every consecutive British monarch since King George III for their world-renowned portfolio and services.

They have been leaders in the industry for over 275 years. Today, their team of experts continue to seek out the best wines and spirits from across the globe and develop the relationships with those suppliers. They are, rightly, proud to represent some of the leading winemakers and Chateaux all around the world.  

Tree-planting offers Berkshire Polo Club members chance to leave their legacy

Members at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC) can become part of club history by taking part in a tree-planting initiative that is set to benefit both the ponies and the local environment.

As temperatures continue to increase and summers get hotter, RCBPC is planning to plant numerous trees around the grounds to provide more shade to the ponies in hotter weather. Members will have the chance to ‘sponsor’ their own tree, which will bear a plaque of their name.

The initiative will be open to members only, who can choose from oak, willow or birch, which will be planted along the ground 1 and 3 pony lines as well as by the tennis courts. 

Grounds staff at RCBPC will begin planting the trees in the first week of June. Members will be contacted soon about how to sign up for the opportunity. 

Lexi Lea, commerical director and operations director, RCBPC, said: “Further tree cover hasn’t really been needed at the club until now, but after the past few years where the summers have been so hot and springs so wet, adding more trees to specific areas on our grounds will help with water absorption and provide the ponies with more shade during the summer. We thought it would be a great idea to give our members the opportunity to get involved and leave their own legacy at the same time.”

Members looking to sponsor a tree should contact the polo office onpolo@rcbpc.com 

World’s best polo players set to descend on the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club for the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy 2025

Some of the world’s top polo players are set to compete in the Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy 2025, taking place at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC).

Starting on 3 May and running until 17 May, it is the first major high goal tournament of the season in England and will take place on RCBPC’s ground 1 following a six-month long investment programme into the grounds, which recently completed in time for the event.

The finals day of the tournament will start at 12pm with a field side bar and members' enclosure open to ticket holders. The final will be held at 3pm, followed by the prize presentation and celebrations in the bar. There will also be food available from local food stalls, including strawberries and cream, a BBQ and hot drinks available, catering to families of all ages.

The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy has been running since 1986, and was named after the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, who opened the club as its first member in 1986. This year marks the 40th anniversary since the late rock and roll impresario Bryan Morrison purchased the 200-acre estate near Windsor with the vision to convert the land into a lavish polo club that ran by its own rules.

Nell Jacob, polo manager at RCBPC, said: “The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Trophy is always a highlight of our season – not only for the incredible display of polo, but for the whole experience. There is always a great atmosphere on the sidelines which makes it a brilliant day out for polo fans or if you’re watching for the first time.” 

Tickets are now on sale on Eventbrite, starting at just £11.55 for general admission.

Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club appoints new Polo Manager

The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC) has promoted Nell Jacob to the position of Polo Manager.

Jacob has been a member of the club since she was 15 years old and worked as Assistant Polo Manager for the last five years. Before joining RCBPC, she was Assistant Polo Manager at Ranelagh Farm Polo Club for four years.

Her role includes responsibility for all polo played at the club and related logistics, as well as managing membership and facilities, including 170 stables and 16 grooms’ accommodations. She will also work with the grounds team to ensure the polo fields are in top condition and safe for both players and ponies.

She will report to the club directors, Jamie Morrison and Karina Audeh, whose father Bryan Morrison founded the club in 1985. Jacob takes on the role following the departure of Simon McDonald after 13 years of service to return to Ireland to run his family farm.

Nell Jacob, Polo Manager at RCBPC, said: “I am grateful for being given the opportunity to manage one of the top five clubs in the country. The Berkshire is like home to me, and I am committed to continuing its growth and future. The club has been a part of my life for a long time – before I started working here, I was a member from the age of 15, so it is a place very close to my heart!

“Whilst we already have a fantastic group of members and well supported tournaments, a big focus this season will be growing this to be even bigger and better. Our members embrace Bryan’s vision of inclusivity, family and great times in a stunning location. I would really like to emphasis this aspect of the club when bringing in new members – playing or social. I am also aiming to build relationships with local businesses to benefit both our members and the local community. We are a small business and the whole team live locally so we are passionate about creating a strong relationship with our neighbours.”