Dear Sir/Madam Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding Wedding facilities at The Barn at Berkeley. Please find attached details regarding the services we can provide. You can also find out more about us by checking out our website at www.thebarnatberkeley.co.uk. The Barn provides the perfect venue for your Special Day. Our standard Wedding Breakfast prices include a three-course Wedding Banquet with tea/coffee to finish, table linen, cutlery, china, wedding co-ordinator, toast master and full staffing. However, please note that packages can be tailored to suit you and your requirements. The Venue is licensed for Civil Ceremonies which can be held in our purpose-built suite, The Loft, which can accommodate up to 150 guests for the ceremony. It’s a must to come and view with its balcony and chandelier lighting. We also have a Pergola in our Wedding Garden which is licensed for outdoor ceremonies. The large garden with Cotswold stonewalling, oriental pond and pergola is completely private and for your sole use and is great for those wedding photos. We can also cater for your evening reception and can provide an array of evening food. Please find sample evening menus enclosed. I hope the above information is of interest to you and that we have provided a taste of what our superb venue has to offer. If you would like to view any of the facilities at The Barn at Berkeley or if you have any further queries, please feel free to contact me on the email address or phone number below. Yours faithfully, Matthew Mott Manager Tel : 01453 512920 Email : matt@thebarnatberkeley.co.uk
“I wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all your staff at The Barn for making our wedding day amazing, there was nothing we could fault from the whole day so we cannot thank you enough and we will certainly be recommending The Barn to all our friends and family (The food was amazing)�
The Grand Hall
The Cotswold stone walled garden
Our Venue
Lantern lit courtyard
The Perfect Ingredients For Your Special Occasion Our charming function rooms, superb catering, Cotswold stone walled garden and lantern-lit courtyard make us the ideal venue for a memorable occasion. We have two large function rooms, two break-out rooms and plenty of outdoor space. Whatever kind of event you are planning, we have the facilities to accommodate you.
The Loft
The Finest Cuisine The Barn at Berkeley has created a range of menus to suit everyone’s tastes and we pride ourselves on being able to tailor make menus if required. Great food requires the finest ingredients, which is why we only use produce from select suppliers whom we know and trust. We always use top quality produce, sourced locally and ethically. Fairtrade and organic options are available with all of our menus and our chef can accommodate any dietary requirements. The fantastic reputation we have built for great food and excellent service is a tribute to the talent, commitment and professionalism of our staff.
Personal service The Grand Hall
The Vale View
The Loft
“I just wanted to thank you and all your staff at the Barn for all their hard work last Saturday, it was a really fantastic day and everything went like clockwork. We are still on a high! We have received nothing but good comments about the venue and the good work put in by yourselves. Thank you once again for everything you did to make our day so special”
The Grand Hall
Vale View & Retreat
With its large open fireplace, flagstone floor and stone wall, this room sets a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. Set on the ground floor, The Grand Hall can cater for 70- 200 guests for a seated dinner. If you would prefer a hot/ cold buffet, we can cater for 100300 guests. The Grand Hall boasts a large dance floor and we offer a great selection of lager, real ales, wines and spirits from our fully licensed, traditional-style bar.
Our two breakout rooms. The Vale View situated on the 1st floor, a room to the side of The Loft is good for Boardroom meetings. The Retreat on the ground floor to the side of The Grand Hall can be used as additional space if required when having an evening event.
The Loft
Berkeley Heath, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW Tel: 01453 512920 • Fax: 01453 512921 Email: info@thebarnatberkeley.co.uk www.thebarnatberkeley.co.uk
Situated on the first floor via a spiral staircase (lift access available), The Loft offers exposed beams, a mezzanine floor and chandeliers. It is used as The Barn’s primary Civil Ceremony and Conference Suite seating up to 150 guests theatre style.
The Cotswold stone walled garden & lantern lit Courtyard Our pretty stone walled garden and lantern lit courtyard are the perfect combination to team with our superb function rooms. The garden is private, large yet intimate and the perfect setting for your photographs. It offers a shingled patio area with attractive, comfortable outdoor seating, an oriental pond, a large pergola and a traditional English kissing seat. It is an ideal environment in which to offer your guests a welcome drink, canapés or just to relax during your time with us.
Venue Hire Because we commit ourselves to your Wedding, our Wedding Rooms and Garden are exclusively yours for the Day.
Civil Ceremony The Loft, our dedicated Civil Ceremony Suite, is simply charming. A beautiful church style roof adorned with stunning chandeliers and a railed gallery make this a delightful room in which to make your Wedding Vows. Civil Ceremonies
Saturday
Friday
Sun-Thurs
At any time throughout the year
£400
£300
£200
If you wish to hold your ceremony in our licensed wedding garden, this will incur an additional charge of £100
Wedding Reception The following venue hire charges provide you with exclusive use from 9am – midnight. All prices inclusive of VAT.
Time of Year
Saturday
Friday
Sun-Thurs
May, June, July, August
£2000
£1750
£1250
April, September, October, December
£1750
£1500
£1000
January, February, March, November
£1250
£1000
£750
“Thank you for making our wedding so special. Everything was organised so brilliantly. We were extremely impressed with all the staff. The food was excellent. We couldn’t be more pleased that we chose to get married at The Barn” The Loft
Congratulations You have taken a wonderful step and decided to get married!
Exclusively yours for the day
We would like to help you make your wedding day as beautiful and memorable as possible. Here at The Barn we understand how important it is to make sure that your wedding is truly unique and special. Our aim is to ensure that you and your guests can relax and enjoy a wonderful day, knowing that every little detail has been taken care of.
flexible and on our ability to interpret precisely what you want.
We can offer you a dedicated wedding co-ordinator, who will guide and advise you through every step, taking care of all the arrangements and keeping a keen eye on all the little details. Your day will run smoothly and seamlessly. You and your guests will be given all the attention and care you deserve. We pride ourselves on being
The Barn at Berkeley does not offer wedding packages as we believe they lead to generic weddings. Your wedding should be as unique as you are. We will help you to achieve the day of your dreams by listening to what you want and using our years of experience to suggest menus, ideas and options.
Dedicated to you
The Grand Hall
The Loft
Civil Ceremonies & Civil Partnerships We have two rooms which are licensed for Civil Ceremonies. The Grand Hall, with its huge open fire, flagstone floor and stone walled dining room can accommodate up to 300 guests. The Loft, featuring stunning chandeliers, railed gallery and exposed wooden beams seats up to 150 guests. And for those who are looking for something a little different, we can now offer you the opportunity to marry in our garden pergola, which is also licensed – perfect for a truly summery event!
The Grand Hall
Wedding Viewings Wedding show-rounds take place by appointment only. If you would like to view The Barn at Berkeley, please telephone our team on 01453 512920. Our wedding coordinator will be pleased to make an appointment with you when your requirements can be discussed.
Remember that you will need to agree a date and time with both ourselves and the Superintendent Registrar. You can do this by telephoning 01453 766049. Or you can find out more by logging onto www. gloucestershire.gov.uk The Barn at Berkeley is also delighted to welcome Humanist Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies and Renewal of Vows.
The Grand Hall
Wedding Breakfasts & Banqueting
Oriental Pond
“Extra thank you on behalf of hubby and I. Your efforts for our wedding were incredible and very much appreciated. Everyone has said how delicious both their meal and the hog roast were. And I can’t believe how hard you all work! I can certainly understand why other people I know who have married at The Barn were raving about you!!”
Whether it is an opulent 3 course dinner or bangers and mash, we understand how important it is to choose the Wedding Breakfast you want on your special day. Our acclaimed chef has put together a range of wonderful dishes to make your decision a little easier. But we are always open to ideas and suggestions and are happy to tailor a menu to suit you. Whatever your ideas, we will be happy to work with you to create the perfect menu for the entire event. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and we hope you will find our approach refreshing.
Evening Receptions Why not invite the rest of your friends along and hold your evening reception with us too! We can cater for 100 – 300 guests in the evening, offering a variety of menus from light bites, a finger buffet or a hot fork buffet. And don’t forget that The Barn at Berkeley is famous for its succulent hog roasts! We can also help you with arranging your entertainment, whether you would like a disco, a band, a string quartet or a harpist!
Planning Your Special Day Berkeley Heath, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW Tel: 01453 512920 • Fax: 01453 512921 Email: info@thebarnatberkeley.co.uk www.thebarnatberkeley.co.uk
Our Wedding Co-ordinator can offer a complete, bespoke wedding planning service. We can provide advice on the following services, or alternatively organize them on your behalf: • Flowers • Cars • Chair Covers • Balloons • Photography/Videography • Toast Masters • Costume Hire • Formal Dress Hire • Wedding Cakes • Entertainment
3-COURSE WEDDING MENU ÂŁ40.00 per guest At the Barn we pride ourselves on being flexible. With this in mind, we allow you to offer your guests three choices for each course, selected from our extensive Wedding Menu. The price of the Wedding Breakfast includes a dedicated Wedding co-ordinator, toastmaster, linen, cutlery, china, glassware and full staffing. Prices are inclusive of VAT. There are no hidden charges. Starter (Please select three)
Fresh Tomato & Basil Soup Carrot & Coriander Soup Minestrone Soup Cream of Vegetable Soup Prawn, Apple & Celery entwined in a Marie Rose Sauce Fanned Melon on a bed of Mango Mayonnaise & Raspberry Vinaigrette Chicken & Pistachio Terrine served on a bed of Mixed Dressed Leaves & Homemade Chutney Pear, Walnut & Watercress Salad tossed in a Lemon Dressing Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese & Chive Wraps drizzled with a Lemon & Lime Dressing Chicken Liver Pate served with Pear & Apple Chutney & Toasted Farmhouse Bread
Main Course (Please select three – including vegetarian option)
Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding with a Red Wine & Onion Gravy Braised Rump Steak served with a rich Madeira Sauce Roast Loin of Pork served with Stuffed Apple Rings & Calvados Sauce Traditional Roast Turkey served with Sage & Onion Seasoning Breast of Chicken served with a White Wine & Mushroom Sauce Braised Chump of Lamb with a Redcurrant & Rosemary Jus Pan fried Salmon Supreme with Lemon & Coriander Cream Local Pork & Leek Sausages served on a bed of Garlic Mash & Onion Gravy Vegetarian Main Course Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto Stilton & Mushroom Tagliatelle Cannelloni Verdi with a Spicy Provençal Sauce Spinach, Walnut & Mushroom Chive Pancakes with a Mornay Sauce Desserts (Please select three)
Brandy Snap Basket filled with Fresh Fruit & Vanilla Pod Ice-cream Home made Banana, Bread & Butter Pudding with a Vanilla Anglaise Raspberry & White Chocolate Brûlée Cheesecake Homemade Citrus Cheesecake Profiteroles & Chocolate Sauce Pear, Apple & Banana Crumble Chocolate & Pecan Meringue Roulade Homemade Banoffee Pie Summer Fruit Pavlova Nest
To Finish Freshly brewed Coffee or Tea
Drinks Selection The following are suggestions and individually priced, to be able to create your own package.
A drink to greet your Guests with: Sherry - £3 per glass
Chilled large White Wine - £4.25 per glass Large Red Wine - £4.25 per glass Mulled wine - £4.25 per glass Alcoholic Fruit Punch – £4.25 per glass Pimms - £3.30 per glass Bucks Fizz - £4.25 per glass Orange Juice - £1.95 per glass Non Alcoholic Fruit Punch - £2.95 per glass Barrel of Ice with Bottled Beers or Alco Pops - £3.65 per bottle
To accompany your meal: A choice of house wine, Red or White, poured at the table - £4.25 per glass Two glasses per person - £8.25 Bottles of house wine at the table - £13.95 per bottle
For the toast:
A glass of chilled Sparkling Brut or Prosecco - £4.50 per glass Champagne (£2.50 supplement) If you wish to provide your own Wine, Sparkling, or Champagne, this is permitted, the corkage charge is £7.50 per bottle of wine, £10 per bottle of Champagne. We can also offer a more extensive choice if preferred. N.B. Drink prices are current as at Nov. 2013, but may vary slightly in subsequent years. All prices includes VAT
Canapés Selection of three Canapés £4.95 - each additional item £1.75 Smoked Salmon Selection Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagels Hoisin Duck Flute Ginger & Lemongrass Chicken Sticklers Mini Prawn Cocktail Blinnis Beef and Horseradish filled Mini Yorkshire Puddings Chicken Tarragon and Beef & Ale Mini Pies Cheeseburger Crostini Mini Shepherd’s Pie Ham & Cheese, Mushroom and Chicken Curry Crolines Savory Tartlet Selection (V) Mango & Tomato Salsa Wanton (V) Pizza Bites (V) Vegetable Satays (V) Chocolate topped Strawberries (V)
EVENING FOOD OPTIONS BUFFET MENU Tailor-make your own buffet: 5 Choices £10.75 – each additional item £2.25 Assorted Sandwiches Marinated Chicken Wings Lincolnshire Sausages on Sticks Mini Pies – Chicken & Tarragon and Steak & Ale Cocktail Sausage Rolls Mini Chicken Kievs Crolines - Ham & Cheese, Mushroom & Chicken Curry Cheddapuffs (V) Cocktail Vegetable Satays (V) Crunchy Potato Skins & Garlic Dip (V) Assorted Pizza Slices Assorted Quiches Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls & Chutney (V) Cod/Salmon/Plaice Goujons & Tartare Sauce Breaded Butterfly Prawns Cheese & Grape on Sticks (V) Assorted Petit Fours Prices are inclusive of VAT
Evening Food Options Pig Roast Menu Why not provide your guests with something different in the evening and treat them to a Pig Roast. RATE 1 Pig Roast & Salads
£1375.00 - for up to 100 guests extra guests at £12.50 per head
Tender pieces of pork served in a bap with stuffing and apple sauce, plus a selection of four salads of your choice. RATE 2 Pig Roast, Salads & Jacket Potato £1500.00 - for up to 100guests extra guests at £13.75 per head Tender pieces of pork in a bap with stuffing and apple sauce, served with jacket potatoes and bowls of grated cheese, plus a selection of four salads chosen by you. Prices are inclusive of VAT
Evening Food Options If you are looking for something not as substantial as a buffet or a pig roast, then hot filled baps fill the hole.
Hot Filled Baps - £5.25 per head Bacon Baps Locally made Pork Sausages with Onion Veggie option – Quorn Burgers or Sausages
Cheese Stack - £8.95 per head A selection of British cheese, Cornish Yarg, Godminster Cheddar, Oxford Blue, & Cerney Pepper, Served with rustic breads, savoury biscuits, chutneys, figs, grapes, & celery. [Based on minimum of 60 guests] Prices are inclusive of VAT
Late Availability and Special Offers We are currently offering discounted rates on a selection of dates. Late Availability Discount Save 15% off Wedding Breakfast list price on limited Friday and Saturday dates from March to September 2014 Winter Wedding Discount Save 25% off for January and November, 20% off for October, December and February, on listed Wedding Breakfast price. Sunday to Thursday Discount Book Sunday – Thursday and save up to 25% off Wedding Breakfast list price (excluding Bank Holidays).
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