MEETINGS & EVENTS
OUR STORY
The Montfort at Stanbridge Earls is a stylish restaurant and bistro concept, full of old-world British charm. Taste the best of British cuisine surrounded by 32 acres of historic woodland, wild meadows and picturesque lakes. The Montfort’s opulent dining hall -once a boarding school- now delights guests with contemporary, seasonal dishes. Modern British dishes are freshly prepared by our expert chef with the utmost care for the flavour profile of every bite. Menus change regularly, so there is always something new to explore. The cosy, woodpanelled interior of the main dining hall is the perfect setting for important business meetings and our bright bistro welcomes bubbly party guests regularly.
OUR SPACES
The Montfort at Stanbridge Earls is a Tudor manor house that oozes British history. Once a boarding school, glimpses of its original purpose can be seen in the warm, wood walls and ornate fireplaces. The Montfort’s private room is ideal for business meetings where calm surroundings are desired. Our culinary team will delight your guests with dishes crafted from local produce and fresh farm cuts. In the main dining hall, enjoy the best of British cuisine framed by spectacular woodland views. Our light and airy bistro is ideal for canape receptions or business lunches and in the summer months, the terrace is available to host family barbeques.
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LOCATION
The Montfort at Stanbridge Earls is located near the market town of Romsey in Hampshire. The town has a long history with the first church built in 907AD for the first abbess of Romsey. In the town centre stands a statue of 19th-century British prime minister, Lord Palmerston, who once lived there. Situated along the River Test, the town is popular for fly fishing and attracts hundreds of trout fishermen each year. The watermills that would lead to industrial production in later centuries were first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The town grew steadily in the following years until the Black Death decimated the population in 1348. In the 19th century, the town became known for its 80 pubs and fine brewing establishments. This tradition is celebrated annually to this day at the Romsey Beer Festival in Crosfield Hall.
HISTORY
The Montfort at Stanbridge Earls is a historic monument and Grade II listed Tudor manor house set in beautiful woodland countryside. However, visitors who venture into the town of Romsey can discover many more historic secrets. Romsey Abbey is a Norman church built around the skeleton of an earlier Saxon place of worship that has been a central feature of the town since the 10th century. The 13th century hunting lodge, King John’s House, attracts droves of visitors each year for its architectural features including a monastic garden. Lastly, experience a glimpse of the industrial past at the Grade II listed Sadler’s Mill, once owned by Lord Palmerston.
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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 applies.
Hire fee applies.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount applies.
Hire fee applies.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount applies.
Hire fee applies.
Prices on request.
Minimum headcount applies.
Hire fee applies.
Prices on request.
Minimum headcount applies.
Hire fee applies.
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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: 017943 38000
Email: stanbridgereception@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.
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 applies.
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. Hire fee applies.
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:
• Turkey, chestnut stuffing & cranberry
• Mackerel rillette, beetroot remoulade, horseradish crème fraiche
• Truffled egg mayonnaise, watercress
• Cucumber and dill cream cheese with mustard seeds (V)
Selection of sweet treats:
• Frangipane topped mince pie
• ‘After Eight’ macaroon
• Orange sponge, cranberry jam, vanilla cream
• Bailey’s panna cotta, espresso gel, shortbread
• Plain & fruit scones, clotted cream, winter berry compote
Choice of premium exotic teas or coffee
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:
• Poached pollock, chorizo & butterbean cassoulet, saffron aioli, parsley crumb
• Braised lamb belly, goat’s cheese bubble & squeak, carrot, salsify, spring onions, lemon & parsley jus
• Potato gnocchi, butternut squash, king oyster mushrooms, sage,Old Winchester crisps, cep sauce (V)
Choice of dessert:
• Sticky date sponge, bbq pineapple, date puree, toffee sauce, rum ‘n’ raisin ice cream (V)
• ‘The Montfort’ doughnuts, tonka bean custard, Yorkshire rhubarb, granny smith sorbet (V)
A wide range of refreshments available.
Terrace BBQ
Our terrace is host to fresh BBQ, expertly prepared by our in-house chef. Suitable for evening events in the warm summer months.
Summer terrace BBQ menu:
• Greek salad (V)
• Potato salad
• British sausages with fresh bread rolls
• Local beef 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.
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)
• South coast fish cake bite, slow cooked egg, smoked cream, dill oil, granny smith
• Pepper-crusted British beef & horseradish crostini
• Sliver of smoked ham hock & confit pork terrine, piccalilli, apple puree, sourdough toast
• Brie wedges, apricot marmalade (V)
• Olive tapenade, chilli glaze on focaccia (Vg)
• Skewered honey roast root vegetables (V)(GF)
• 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
• Vegan cheese, olive and cherry tomato with basil dressing (Vg)
Hot mains:
• BBQ chicken drummers (GF)
• Braised ox cheek, sourdough crumpets, welsh rarebit, pickled carrot & shallot salad
• Mini fish and chips with tartare sauce
• Jerusalem artichoke risotto, Old Winchester, truffle oil, artichoke crisps (V)(GF)
Dessert selection:
• British cheese selection, chef ’s chutney, artisan crackers, homemade oatcakes, celery & grapes (N) (V)
• White chocolate ‘cheesecake’, blood orange, passion fruit, honeycomb (V)
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: 12
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: 30 Bistro: 24
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: 50 Bistro: 50 Combined: 100
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: 30 Combined: 46
Consisting of round tables arranged around the room, this seating arrangement is ideal for breaking large groups into smaller conversational groups.
Hollow Square Restaurant: 18
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: 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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