MEETINGS & EVENTS
OUR STORY
The Romney at Mote House is a luxurious restaurant and bistro concept in the heart of the countryside. Located in the stunning Mote Park, the opulent setting and bracing, country air will enhance your experience of the local, seasonal menu. Our resident chef is committed to supporting Kent producers and regularly incorporates regional ingredients into our British classics. The venue features an upscale restaurant and a more informal bistro dining hall. The Romney is situated in the historic Audley Mote House village that boasts a beautifully-restored Grade II listed Georgian mansion and manicured grounds.
OUR SPACES
The Romney at Mote House boasts truly aweinspiring dining spaces. The bistro area is perfect for business lunches and casual events. Pops of blues and greens complement floor-to-ceiling gallery windows, casting light on the bright, ensconced diners. In the formal restaurant; delight your event attendees with immaculatelypresented seated dinners or bustling canape receptions. Soft, greys contrast beautifully with red-backed chairs and exquisite place settings to provide the perfect backdrop for our fresh, seasonal dishes. Our terrace is open to guests from April to October to make the most of the good weather and countryside setting.
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LOCATION
The Romney at Mote House is in the Tudor-founded Mote Park near the village of Bearsted by Maidstone, Kent. While a rural village and civil parish, Bearsted is just minutes from Maidstone city centre. The town is on the north side of the River Len and boasts 59 listed buildings. The village is best known for the Grade I listed Church of the Holy Cross, renowned for its Holy Cross Day festivals dating back to 335 AD. The church features a Saxon arch and carved stone beasts that are thought to be bear figures; giving the town its name. However, earlier records list names like “Bergestede” and “Berghamstyde” that actually relate to holy mounds, not bears. Many believe that King Wihtred of Kent issued some of the earliest Saxon laws from a council held in the town in 696 AD. Local produce is important to Kent residents with many organisations supporting and promoting the “Garden of England” to visitors. Sport is popular, as are social gatherings in the local pubs and the private members club, The Bearsted and Thurnham.
HISTORY
The Romney at Mote House is located within Mote Park, one of the largest parks in the southeast at 440 acres. Its multi-use grounds include mini-golf, a boating lake, a miniature railway and a cricket ground once used by Kent County Cricket Club. The park has been visited by royals including Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn before they were married. Originally owned by King Edward IV’s consort, Elizabeth Woodville, the ground was eventually passed from Queen Elizabeth I to the Lords Romney. Mote House remained the family seat until 1891. Awarded the Green Flag in 2013, it remains a hugely popular English park.
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BUSINESS MEETINGS
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.
Prices on request.
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.
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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.
Prices on request. Parties of 35 or more.
Minimum spend applies
Prices on request. Parties of 35 or more.
Minimum spend applies.
Prices on request. Minimum headcount applies.
Minimum spend 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.
Garry Cruise
Phone: 01622 633215
Email: moteclub@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. Minimum spend 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. Minimum spend 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:
• Smoked salmon salad
• Egg mayo mustard cress (V)
• Cream cheese, dill and cucumber (V)
• Honey roast ham and piccalilli
Warm plain scones or fruit scones served with strawberry preserve and clotted cream
Selection of delicate desserts:
• Victoria sponge with cream and raspberry jam
• Chocolate fudge cake
• Strawberry Eton mess tart
• Peach crumble
Selection of exotic tea and coffee
Seated Meal
Our traditional three-course meal is suitable for all palates and expertly prepared by our in-house chef. Our dishes are updated regularly to incorporate seasonal local produce.
Choice of starter:
• Soup of the day with bread and butter (V)
• Scottish oak smoked salmon and cream cheese tian served with pickled cucumber and white radish
• Smoked duck and burned orange salad, served with duck liver mousse crostini
Choice of main:
• Leek and truffle oil risotto served with baby spinach and grated parmesan (GF) (V)
• Pan-fried skate wing served with sautéed new potatoes, brown butter and roast cauliflower florets
• Roast baby poussin served with Cajun potatoes, chipolatas and rosemary salt
Choice of dessert:
• Warm chocolate brownie served with salted caramel ice cream (V)
• Sticky orange pudding served with custard (V)
• British cheese selection, savoury biscuits and onion chutney (V)
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:
• 8oz sirloin, thick-cut chips, crispy onion rings, parsley butter and dressed salad
• Leek and truffle oil risotto served with baby spinach and grated parmesan (GF) (V)
• Pan-roasted rump of lamb served with minted pea puree, roast carrots and potato fondant
Choice of dessert:
• Passion fruit pannacotta served with pineapple salad and coconut ice cream (V)
• Warm chocolate brownie served with salted caramel 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 fish & chips with tartare sauce drizzle (GF)
• Sautéed prawns and roast pepper on toast with crispy smoked bacon
• Baked goats’ cheese and pear tart served with beetroot concassée and candied walnuts
• Brie wedges, apricot marmalade (V)
• Olive tapenade, chilli glaze on focaccia (Vg)
• 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)
• Smoked duck and burned orange salad served with duck liver mousse crostini
Hot mains:
• BBQ chicken drummers (GF)
• Mini ‘Ramsbury’ beer-battered cod fillet with bistro fries and garden pea coulis
• Slow-cooked venison bourguignon with venison sausage, potato mousseline
Dessert selection:
• Passion fruit pannacotta served with pineapple salad (V)
• Warm, homemade chocolate brownie (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.
Theatre Style
Restaurant: 40 Bistro: 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: 60 Bistro: 150
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: 40 Bistro: 100
Consisting of round tables arranged around the room, this seating arrangement is ideal for breaking large groups into smaller conversational groups.
Hollow Square
Restaurant: 32 Bistro: 60
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: 20 Bistro: 120
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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