MEETINGS & EVENTS
OUR STORY
Blandy’s at Inglewood is a contemporary restaurant and bistro concept, brimming with British charm and sophistication. Set in the picturesque gardens of Inglewood House, Blandy’s offers fresh, locally-sourced British cuisine in a lavish, creme dining hall. The house grounds are exquisitely-manicured and the terrace is a great place from which to enjoy them. Our on-site team is committed to providing a premium dining experience and our menu regularly changes to reflect seasonal ingredients. Blandy’s stunning and exclusive spaces are perfect for your next intimate event or business function.
OUR SPACES
Blandy’s at Inglewood boasts several luxurious spaces. Our private dining room is perfect for business meetings and upscale dining. The opulent decor is complemented by large feature windows and comfortable seating. In the main dining & bistro area; delight your event attendees with a formal plated service or bustling canape reception. In the summer months, host a memorable BBQ on our outdoor terrace. Our expert chef will turn farm fresh ingredients into scrumptious grilled creations, sure to delight your guests. Gain respite from the heat and refresh yourself with the wide range of refreshments available at the bar.
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LOCATION
Blandy’s at Inglewood is located in the picturesque village of Kintbury. The town’s 10th century name was “Cynetanbyrig”. The village is set in spectacularly beautiful countryside and contains the Kintbury Newt Ponds nature reserve and the scientifically-valuable, Catmore and Winterly Copses. While simple to get to via traditional transport means, visitors may enjoy taking a trip down Kennet and Avon Canal on a horse drawn canal boat. Canal boat services operate between Kintbury and Newbury or Hungerford. Sport is popular with several local clubs operating in the parish. Berkshire country is known for popular foodstuffs like Red Windsor Cheese, the traditional dish Berkshire bacon pudding and Two Cocks Brews.
HISTORY
Blandy’s at Inglewood is set within the horseshoe-shaped North Wessex Downs which consists of 670 square miles of chalk formations and dry valleys. It’s an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is thought to have supplied materials for early Neolithic sites. Kintbury has an ancient history as well. Mentions of the town can be found in the 935AD will of a Saxon aristocrat, Wulfgar. The will mentions a holy site which many believe is Kintbury Abbey. The excavation of St Mary’s Church reveals Saxon remains and goods which may give credence to the historical accounts. St Mary’s Church lies near the River Kennet and is worth a visit for its original features.
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BUSINESS MEETINGS
Delegate Day Rate - Private Room
Our event management team will help fashion a daytime event experience like no other. With a suite of modern amenities available within our private boardroom and an expert culinary team; your bespoke event will exceed expectations. While a world away from it all, our venue is still convenient to several transport links for ease-of-travel.
Bespoke packages with price per person determined in consultation.
Amenities:
•TV or projector with screen
•Flipchart
•WIFI
•Still and sparkling water
•Unlimited tea and coffee
•Onsite parking
Catering options available
Business Dinner - Main Dining
A formal business lunch with arrival service can be prepared by our expert culinary team from an extensive array of classic British favourites. Best enjoyed in our opulent dining hall, our lunch experience is an excellent choice for your next outing.
Delegate Evening Rate - Private Room
For evening functions, our experienced team creates a bespoke package for each and every delegate event. This ensures the quality of amenities and dining options available will exceed expectations. It also allows our corporate guests flexibility around itinerary beyond that of a more traditional daytime event.
Bespoke packages with price per person determined in consultation.
Amenities:
•Choice of daytime amenities
•Bespoke dining and refreshment options
Prices on request.
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EXCLUSIVE HIRE
Standing Receptions - Main Restaurant
Cocktail parties and standing receptions are popular choices for private hire. Offering guests maximum flexibility for networking and open conversation, our team will help fashion an unparalleled event experience. We offer several culinary and refreshment options to select from, all served in our opulent main dining and bistro area.
Buffet Service - Main Restaurant
Events including a buffet service offer guests more freedom-of-choice. Guests will select from a wide range of expertly-crafted dishes on offer within our luxurious main hall and bistro. Our culinary team can advise on the many buffet options available to suit all palates and dietary requirements.
Seated Meals - Main Restaurant
Impress your guests with plated dinner service in our stunning main dining room and bistro. Consult with our expert culinary team to design a menu that will surprise and delight dinner guests. Our wait staff presents each course individually for maximum indulgence.
PRIVATE DINING
Seated Meal - Private Room
Enjoy all the pomp and circumstance of plated dinner service but served in the cosy confines of our private dining room. Sample an expertly-crafted menu consisting of several courses, paired with the refreshment of your choice and presented individually to each guest.
Afternoon Tea - Private Room
Indulge in a classic British pastime with Afternoon Tea served in our plush, private dining room. A selection of finger sandwiches, sweet treats and premium exotic teas are served in a pleasing display for the delight of your guests. Our culinary team will expertly prepare a tea service that represents a modern take on the traditional.
Prices on request.
A hire fee may apply
Prices on request.
A hire fee may apply.
Prices on request.
A hire fee may apply.
Prices on request.
A hire fee may apply.
Prices on request.
A hire fee may apply.
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FAMILY EVENTS
Rehearsal Dinner, Engagement Party or Wedding BreakfastMain Reception & Bistro
Our main dining room and bistro area offer the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding events. Suitable for small to medium-sized events, our team will work directly with you to design a bespoke event and culinary service. Perfect for couples who want the best of British cuisine served in enviable surroundings.
Price per person determined in consultation. A hire fee may apply.
Summer Terrace BBQ
Wow your friends and family with a private summer BBQ on our immaculate outdoor terrace. Our fresh ingredients are delicious when grilled and pair perfectly with summer cocktails.
Price per person determined in consultation. A hire fee may apply.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Consultation
Please reach out to our experienced team to begin planning your event. Our team will be thorough; noting down the particulars, goals and expectations for the event, with an eye to meeting your every requirement.
Celebration of LifeMain Reception & Bistro
Our team is experienced in the respectful observances associated with a celebration of life. We provide a staffed reception in our opulent main dining hall and bistro that caters for all your food and beverage requirements.
Price per person determined in consultation. A hire fee may apply.
Phone: 01488 687010
Email: inglewoodreception@audleyvillages.co.uk
Proposal
For events with a set menu or standard amenity, we can quickly confirm your event booking. However, some events will require a custom menu or bespoke quote which will be prepared by our team in advance of confirmation.
Confirmation
Once you’ve consulted with our expert team, we’ll invite you to confirm your selections in writing and secure your event date. This ensures complete clarity and peace of mind that your event will be delivered exactly to your specifications.
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SAMPLE MENUS
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a great British culinary tradition in a luxurious setting. Our chefs carefully arrange the finest local ingredients into a scrumptious Afternoon Tea fit for royalty.
A selection of finger sandwiches served on white or brown bread:
• Honey roast ham, mature cheddar and onion marmalade
• Scottish oak smoked salmon with horseradish cream
• Free-range egg mayonnaise and cress (V)
• Cucumber and dill cream cheese with mustard seeds (V)
Freshly baked scones served with strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream
Selection of cream sponges and fruit tart desserts
Choice of premium exotic teas or coffee
Terrace BBQ
Our terrace is host to fresh BBQ, expertly prepared by our in-house chef. Suitable for intimate events in the warm summer months.
• Greek salad (V)
• Potato salad
• Sausages with fresh bread rolls
• Burgers - red onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese slices served with ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard
• Grilled corn (V)
• BBQ Chicken skewers (GF)
A wide range of refreshments available.
Business Lunch
Offering a light but filling option, our two-course business lunch follows savoury with sweet for a decadent dining experience midday. Step away from traditional sandwiches and spoil your dining companions with our exquisite lunch selection.
Choice of main:
• Braised ox cheek, creamed potato, kale, confit tomato and smoked pancetta (GF)
• ‘Ramsbury’ beer-battered fish, hand-cut chips and crushed garden peas
• Carrot risotto, rainbow carrot, tarragon and parmesan (V)(GF)
Choice of dessert:
• Warm chocolate fondant, pistachio nut ice cream and chocolate brittle (V)(N)
• Treacle sponge, caramelised banana and clotted cream ice cream (V)(N)
A wide range of refreshments available.
Canape Reception
The perfect accompaniment to bubbly, a selection of canapés will satisfy hungry guests. Our canapes are made from the finest local produce with modern techniques. The event team will help you select the perfect assortment to meet any dietary requirements.
• Sparkling wine on arrival
• Mini fish & chips with tartare sauce drizzle (GF)
• Crispy cod cheeks, warm tartar cream and caviar crostini
• Mini rabbit and foie gras terrine, carrot marmalade on toasted sourdough
• Brie wedges, apricot marmalade (V)
• Selection of seasonal, fruit tarts
Buffet
A buffet spread provides an economic option for parties with several dietary requirements; allowing guests to select the most suitable dishes for them. Our chef will craft the freshest, local ingredients into savoury and sweet dishes that are good to the last bite.
Cold mains:
• Selection of finger sandwiches
• Crumbed camembert, celery, grape and apple salad – 8.50 (V)
Hot mains:
• BBQ chicken drummers (GF)
• Gourmet brioche sliders with beef, pickle and Wookey hole cheddar
• Mini fish and chips with tartare sauce
• Carrot risotto, rainbow carrot, tarragon and parmesan (V,GF)
Dessert selection:
• Key lime pie, pastry crisp and sweet ginger (V)(N)
• Selection of cheese, crackers and chutney with fennel and raisin bread (V)(N)
A wide range of refreshments available.
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SETUP & FLOORPLANS
The event team will customise the layout of our spaces to meet the requirements of your event wherever possible. Some arrangements are more suited to larger events, so please allow the on-site team to provide recommendations on the table layout and seating for your function. Listed here are the capacity limits for the many arrangements available.
Boardroom
Private Dining Room: 16
The boardroom style is an ideal setup for collaborative meetings, brainstorming sessions, private dinners and small family events. This plan allows for easy conversation with all seated.
Theatre Style
Restaurant: 70 Bistro: 30 Combined: 10
A preferred arrangement for seminar or performance events, theatre style allows participants a clear view of a central speaker who can easily interact with all members of the audience.
Standing Reception
Restaurant: 90 Bistro: 30 Combined: 110
A standing arrangement offers the most open-plan option and is best suited to networking and party events where lively conversation is desired. In this arrangement, waitstaff thread through event-goers offering canapés and refreshments.
Round Banquet
Restaurant: 54 Bistro: 28 Combined: 84
Consisting of round tables arranged around the room, this seating arrangement is ideal for breaking large groups into smaller conversational groups.
Hollow Square
Restaurant: 30 Bistro: 20 Combined: 52
Ideal for business dinners with many attendees, the hollow square places all attendees on equal footing. Consisting of tables arranged in a square pattern with an open centre, this arrangement is perfect for plated service.
Classroom Style
Restaurant: 10 Bistro: 8 Combined: 18
Featuring a panel table similar to traditional banquet style, the audience is arranged horizontally, not perpendicular. This layout is ideal for training sessions and seminars for large groups.
Business Membership
Professionals looking for a venue outside of the office to host small meetings or conduct business acquire exclusive benefits as part of our Business Membership programme. Impress potential clients, woo qualified candidates or enjoy a respite from colleagues as you work from our luxurious surroundings. Joining under a monthly or annual membership grants access to a suite of amenities and discounts.
Pricing: Flexible
Membership includes:
•WIFI
•Parking
•Unlimited specialty teas and coffees
•15% Off meeting room hire
•10% Off food and beverage
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