MEETINGS & EVENTS
OUR STORY
Whittle’s at Binswood is a contemporary restaurant and bistro concept, full of historic charm. Experience a modern take on classic British cuisine in the opulent setting of our Grade II listed Victorian building at the heart of Royal Leamington Spa. Classical British dishes are remixed for your culinary enjoyment in exquisite surroundings. Our in-house chef is dedicated to the best of locally-sourced British produce and farm-fresh cuts. The menu changes regularly to account for these seasonal ingredients. Binswood Hall, with its plethora of spectacularly tall windows, is the perfect venue for important business meetings and exclusive family gatherings.
OUR SPACES
Whittle’s at Binswood is a private world hidden behind massive, carved wood doors set into an arched entryway. Our restaurant and bistro areas are perfect for important business meetings and intimate family gatherings. Staggeringly tall windows and vaulted ceilings frame the plush interior with beautiful tableware set out on crisp linen. In the main dining & bistro area; delight your event attendees with immaculatelypresented seated dinners or bustling canape receptions. Take a seat at the high bar for expertly-crafted cocktails, exquisitely-brewed coffee or a glass of fine wine from the continent.
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LOCATION
Whittle’s at Binswood is located in the town of Royal Leamington Spa in the heart of Warwickshire just two minutes from the Regency Shopping Parade. Royal Leamington Spa is best known for its natural spa springs which were popularised in the 19th century. The town was granted a ‘Royal’ prefix in 1838 by Queen Victoria who had visited the town more than once. In the northeast of the town centre lies a plaque commemorating the Midland Oak, a tree thought to mark out the centre of England. The town also contains a high number of video game developers and other tech businesses which have garnered the term “Silicon Spa”. Popular food items include rock cakes (an invention of the Second World War), Hook Norton Brews and Moores Gin (the only Warwick handmade gin).
HISTORY
Whittle’s at Binswood is a historic site in its own right. In a former life, the Victorian building -designed in the Tudor revival style- was a grammar school, Leamington College for Boys founded in 1848. Many buildings were added to the grounds in the late 1800s, including a gymnasium and a chapel. Not far from Binswood Hall lies the Victorian Jephson Gardens. The gardens contain a spectacular Chelsea Flower Show gazebo and glasshouse with many tropical plants. Jephson Gardens is part of a suite of gardens along the River Leam that are all Grade II listed on the English Heritage register.
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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 20 or more.
Hire fee/ minimum spend for Saturday applies.
Prices on request. Parties of 20 or more.
Hire fee/ minimum spend for Saturday applies.
Prices on request. Parties of 20 or more.
Hire fee/ minimum spend for Saturday 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: 01926 431311
Email: info@whittlesrestaurant.co.uk
Proposal
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/ minimum spend for Saturday applies.
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/ minimum spend for Saturday applies.
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
• Cucumber and dill cream cheese with mustard seeds
Freshly baked scones served with strawberry preserve and Cornish clotted cream
Selection of cream sponges and fruit tart desserts
Choice of premium 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:
• Cumberland sausage ring, mashed potato, steamed cabbage, onion gravy
• Roasted halibut, Parmentier potatoes, pancetta, wild mushroom, beetroot, madeira sauce (GF)
• Wild mushroom and baby spinach linguine, tarragon cream sauce (V)
• Choice of dessert:
• Warm syrup sponge, Custard (V)
• Roasted plums, cinnamon panna cotta (GF) (V)
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:
• Pressed game terrine, brandy apple chutney, griddled crostini
• Grilled tuna steak, warm potato, bean and olive salad (GF)
• Three cheese and spring onion timbale, red pepper puree (V)(GF)
Choice of main:
• Wild mushroom and baby spinach linguine, tarragon cream sauce (V)
• Slow cooked shoulder of lamb, fondant potato, roasted roots, rosemary jus (GF)
• Roasted halibut, Parmentier potatoes, pancetta, wild mushroom, beetroot, madeira sauce (GF)
Choice of dessert:
• Rum and vanilla poached pineapple, coconut ice cream, brandy snap basket (V)
• Blood orange bavarois, jaconde sponge, dark chocolate sauce
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 Warwickshire beer battered market fish & chips with tartare sauce drizzle (GF)
• Fried calamari bite with lemon mayonnaise
• Shaved roast pork loin, crackling chip, apple sauce dollop, crostini
• Roast Pepper, courgette & brie mini quiche (V)
• Olive tapenade, chilli glaze on focaccia (Vg)
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)
• Pressed game terrine, brandy apple chutney, griddled crostini
Hot mains:
• Wild mushroom and baby spinach linguine, tarragon cream sauce (V)
• Balsamic red onion and goats cheese tart, new potato wedges (V)
• Mini Warwickshire beer battered market fish, gastro chips with tartare sauce
• Slow cooked shoulder of lamb with roasted roots, rosemary jus (GF)
Dessert selection:
• Selection of british cheeses, water biscuits, green tomato chutney (V)
• Maple and ginger pudding, citrus custard (V)
A wide range of refreshments available.
A wide range of refreshments available.
• Mini chocolate truffle tart, clotted cream, berry compote (V)
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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: 50
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: 80 Bistro: 30
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: 50
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
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: 25
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.
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