MEETINGS & EVENTS
OUR STORY
The Lytton at Chalfont Dene is a luxurious space for the culinarily curious. The Lytton is well-known in the town of Chalfont St Peter for fusing classic and modern techniques to transform beloved British dishes. Located just minutes from the large village, The Lytton is a wonderful choice for intimate family gatherings or important business meetings. Our modern Afternoon Tea is a twist on the famed British classic and our head chef scours the local area for the freshest ingredients. Visit any time of day for all day dining in our stunning dining hall or book in advance for private events. Our team is dedicated to providing you with a luxurious culinary experience.
OUR SPACES
The Lytton at Chalfont Dene is perfect in every season. Visit our opulent main dining hall with its bright, well-lit spaces and stunning collection of art pieces or take a seat at the bar to enjoy your favourite tipple in absolute comfort. For an exclusive private dining experience, book our private room complete with an expansive boardroom table and plush suede chairs. For those looking for something more casual, our bright bistro is a lovely place for a working business lunch. In the warm summer months, step out onto the terrace to take in the grounds and fresh country air.
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LOCATION
The Lytton at Chalfont Dene is located in picturesque Chalfont St Peter, one of the largest villages in the United Kingdom. Despite its slightly more urban state, Chalfont St Peter is still full of stunning, natural beauty. Referred to as the Gateway to the Chiltern Hills, it is full of charming historical features including manor houses, museums, cottages and parks. Visitors flock to Milton’s Cottage, Colne Valley Regional Park and Chiltern Open Air Museum each year for relaxation and recreation. The village and surrounding area is popular for local food and drink producers including Chiltern brewery, Campfire Gin and Challen’s Chicks eggs.
HISTORY
The Lytton at Chalfont Dene is located in the civil parish of Chalfont St Peter in Chiltern district, Buckinghamshire. Visitors to the town centre can enjoy a series of quaint Georgian shops or travel to The Greyhound, a former court house where hangings were carried out near the banks of the River Misbourne. However, the town is a much more ancient place than it would seem from the outside. Although many of the historic buildings were demolished in the 1960s, the village is part of a larger area known as Ceadeles Funtan or chalk springs, first recorded in 949 AD. The town received its own designation in 1237 when the suffix was added, likely taking its name from the local church. You may even recognise some of the town landmarks from the 2012 TV programme, Derren Brown: Apocalypse.
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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.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount applies
Amenities:
•Smart TV
•Flipchart
•WIFI
•Still and sparkling water
•Unlimited tea and coffee
•Onsite parking
Catering options available
Business Lunch or Afternoon Tea - Main Dining
A formal business lunch or afternoon tea 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 and afternoon tea 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.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount applies.
Amenities:
•Choice of daytime amenities
•Bespoke dining and refreshment options
Business Dinner - Main Dining
For clients who want to enjoy the ambience of our main dining hall in the company of other guests, we recommend that the bespoke menu design options offered by our event team are complemented by the warm atmosphere of our shared dining environment.
Prices on request.
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. Minimum headcount apples.
Hire fee may apply.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount apples.
Hire fee may apply.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount apples.
Hire fee may apply.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount apples.
Hire fee may apply.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount apples.
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. 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.
Phone: 01494 877400
Email: chalfontreception@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.
Celebration of LifeMain Reception & Bistro
Our team is experienced in the respectful observances associated with a celebration of life. Our dedicated team has years of experience with attending to your requirements during this difficult time. Our room is equipped with audio-visual facilities to allow you to share memories of your loved ones. We offer a calm and tranquil atmosphere for your wake so you can focus on spending time with family without distractions
Price per person determined in consultation. Hire fee may apply.
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
• Cucumber and dill cream cheese with mustard seeds
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.
Summer terrace BBQ menu:
• 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:
• Roast Rump of Lamb, Boulangère Potatoes, Tender Stem Broccoli and a Red Currant and Thyme Jus (GF)
• Cumberland Sausage and Mash with Onion Gravy (GF)
• Classic Caesar, Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmesan Crouton (V)
Choice of dessert:
• Pineapple and Rum Eton Mess with a Brandy Snap
• Baked Chocolate Fondant with Pistachio Ice Cream (V)
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 London Pride Beer-Battered Fish with Hand-Cut Chips (GF)
• Gilt Cured Salmon tart, Flavoured with Dill and Juniper Berry
• Sliver of Beef with Forest Mushroom, Button Onion
• Brie wedges, apricot marmalade (V)
• Pan Fried Gnocchi, Sundried Tomato and Olive Oil Pesto focaccia (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
• Heritage Tomato and Bocconcini Salad with a Balsamic Glaze (GF)(V)
• Gilt Cured Salmon, Flavoured with Dill and Juniper Berry, Beetroot foam (GF) (DF)
Hot mains:
• BBQ chicken drummers (GF)
• Seared Scallops, Black Pudding and Cauliflower Puree
• Mini London Pride Beer-Battered Fish with Hand-Cut Chips and Garden Peas
• Blade of Beef with Forest Mushroom, Button Onion
• Spinach Mash Potato with a Red Wine Jus
Dessert selection:
• British cheese selection, farmhouse crackers, spiced fruit chutney (V)
• Apple and Berry Crumble with a Cinnamon Cream
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: 8
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: 40 Bistro: 30 Combined: 80
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: 40 Bistro: 30 Combined: 70
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: 48 Bistro: 32 Combined: 70
Consisting of round tables arranged around the room, this seating arrangement is ideal for breaking large groups into smaller conversational groups.
Hollow Square
Restaurant: 40 Bistro: 24
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: 30 Bistro: 20 Combined: 40
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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