Twilight by Day
The Old Kent Barn
Twilight by Day
Celebrate into the sunset with your closest guests enjoying your ceremony, dining and evening reception together.
Seasons & Days
Months: January, February, March, October, November
Days: Monday – Thursday
Guest Numbers
Minimum Dining Guests: 50
Maximum Ceremony & Dining Guests: 150
Maximum Evening Guests: 250
Example Timeline
Main Dressing Room Access - From 12pm
Hawthorn Dressing Room Access - From 2pm
Guest Arrival - 1 Hour Prior To Your Ceremony (3pm)
Ceremony Time - 4:00pm
Post Ceremony - 4:30pm
Canapes - 4:45pm
Wedding Breakfast - 6:00pm
Speeches - 7:20pm
Cake Cutting and First Dance - 8:00pm/8:10pm
Entertainment Licence and Bar Close - 11.30pm
End of Night - 12.00am
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Sample Pricing 2026
Prices include service & VAT. Please note drink prices are not set until the year.
Whats Included?
Enjoy exclusive use of the venue and grounds from your guests’ arrival
Fully staffed, including set up and end-of-night tidy service
Pressed linen tablecloths & napkins
Table set-up service
Complimentary use of in-house accessories
Full coordination and support for both partners
Access to the glamorous Dressing Room & Hawthorn Dressing Room
London Taxi Ceremony Transport
Ceremony music (recorded)
Background music (recorded)
Microphones for speeches
Online Planning Portal
Click here to email the team for your tailored estimate.
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CEREMONIES
You have the option to use either the garden ceremony space or the barn ceremony setting, complete with dedicated coordination.
Ceremony fees are not included. There is a helpful guide below to help you choose your ceremony type.
Ceremony Choices Guide
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EAT, DRINK AND BE MARRIED
Indulge in a delicious hearty menu, served as a relaxed food station to be enjoyed by all guests.
Choose a menu option from the selections listed below for all adult guests. Additionally, we kindly ask you to include canapés for your guests; click here to explore the canapé options.
Menu Option 1
Mains
Peri Peri Chicken - Sweet Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Lemon
Sweet Sticky Wings - Chilli, Ginger, Honey
Dietary Option
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Mixed Nut Ricotta, Chilli, Spring Onions, Tomato
Salsa
Sides
Spice Rice - Soft Herbs, Spring Onions, Roasted Red Peppers
Chopped Salad - Toasted Sweetcorn, Coriander, Seasonal Leaves
Tomato & Basil Pasta - Arrabbiata Sauce, Olive Oil, Basil
Dressing - Yogurt, Coconut, Lime
Menu Option 2
Mains
Braised Beef Stew - Red Wine, Celeriac, Swede
Dietary Option
Mushroom Pie - Madeira, Thyme, Tofu
Sides
New Potatoes - Thyme, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic
Mash Potatoes - Salted Butter, Herb Emulsion
Garden Vegetables - Seasonal Green Vegetables
Roasted Harvest Root Vegetables - Seasonal Root Vegetables
Menu Option 3
Mains
TOKB Butchers Sausages - Roasted Onions, Rosemary, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Dietary Option
TOKB Butchers Sausages - Gluten Free & Vegan Options Available
Sides
New Potatoes - Thyme, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic
Mash Potatoes - Salted Butter, Herb Emulsion
Garden Vegetables - Seasonal Green Vegetables
Roasted Harvest Root Vegetables - Seasonal Root Vegetables
Menu Option 4
Mains
Roast Chicken - Corn Fed Chicken Breast
Dietary Option
Portobello Mushroom Wellington - Rosemary, Spinach, Pecan, Truffle Jus
Sides
New Potatoes - Thyme, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic
Savoy Cabbage - Salted Butter, Herb Emulsion
Garden Vegetables - Seasonal Green Vegetables
Menu Option 5
Mains
Chicken, Leek & Pancetta Pie - Thyme, Crème Fraiche, Soft Herbs
Dietary Option
Mushroom Pie - Madeira, Thyme, Tofu
Sides
New Potatoes - Thyme, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic
Mash Potatoes - Salted Butter, Herb Emulsion
Garden Vegetables - Seasonal Green Vegetables
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CRAVING A LITTLE EXTRA?
Upgrade and indulge in desserts and evening delights.
Opt for an extra touch by including desserts and evening food for your guests. Desserts will follow the Twilight by Day menu, and evening food service begins at 8:30 pm. Should you have additional evening guests, ensure they are included in the evening food menu, accounting for both your daytime and evening numbers.
Desserts
Please choose 2 dessert choices. A selection of the dessert you choose will be served as a sweet station. Your guests will choose their favourite flavour to enjoy.
Banoffee Fool - Banana, salted caramel, espresso chantilly cream
Lemon Posset - Berries, chantilly cream, elderflower Jelly
Chocolate Sundae - Clotted cream fudge, butterscotch, brownie, whipped cream
Tiramisu - Mascarpone, vanilla paste, condensed milk, cocoa
Apple Fool - Hazelnuts, greek yogurt, apple compote, oat crunch
Panna Cotta - Lemon curd, macerated raspberries, vanilla, almonds
£7.95 per guest (2025 Price)
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EVENING FOOD
Choose x2 hot platters options & x1 vegetarian or Vegan Option
Min Fish & Chips - breaded white fish, sea salted chips, tartar sauce
Bacon Roll - Thick cut smoked back bacon, soft white roll
Chip Butties - Kentish huffkin with skin on fries
Pulled Pork - 12 hour blackened shoulder, smoked hickory, pickled slaw, brioche roll
£9.35 per guest (2025 Price)
Evening Street Food
Choose x2 street food options & x1 vegetarian or Vegan Option
Sweet & Sour chicken - Pineapple, peppers, basmati rice
Chipolata Sausage & Mash - chives, crispy onions, sage gravy
Chilli Non-Carne - black kidney beans, mushroom, chickpeas, tortilla chips
Buffalo Wings - hot sauce, ranch dressing, celery
Loaded Fries - sweet chilli sauce, garlic mayo, spring onions, jalapeno, coriander
£12.55 per guest (2025 Price)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are canapés a requirement?
We require you to provide canapés for all your adult guests. You can choose 6 options from the menu.
Click here to view your options
Can we upgrade menu style/choices?
Yes, the minimum is canapés and a choice from the twilight by day menu, but you can choose to upgrade to two/three courses, BBQ, Hog Roast (Daytime Menu) and more. If you’d like to upgrade, please let the team know here.
You can view the menu here for ideas
Are children included in the 50 minimum?
Yes, children are included.
Do you have a children’s menu?
Yes, we have a children’s menu.
View the children’s menu here
Can we add drinks?
We require you to have post ceremony drinks and toast drinks for all guests. On the sample pricing we added prosecco but you’re welcome to upgrade and add on different drinks. Please note, we do not offer a corkage option or allow you to provide your own sourced drinks.
View the Drinks Menu here
PRICING & PAYMENTS
It’s easy to book your Twilight wedding at TOKB
Save the Date
Choose your preferred date and hold with no obligation while you’re considering your options.
Say I Do
Sign your terms of business & secure your date with payment of the booking fee.
Booking Fee £600
This is your first payment to your account and towards your overall balance.
1st Stage Payment £1000
This is your next payment to your account. This is due at 180 days prior to your wedding and towards your overall balance.
2nd Stage Payment £2,500
This payment is towards your overall balance and due at 90 days prior to your wedding.
Final Payment
Your final payment will be calculated based on your choices and numbers. The balance remaining will be less any payments you’ve pre-paid. Your final payment will be due at 21 days prior to your wedding.
You may wish to consider monthly payments. We’ll create an estimate based on your choices and divide this estimated amount by the number of months before your wedding. The amounts you pay towards your wedding will ensure you meet your staged payment requirements. Your final total will be balanced when you submit your final numbers and choices at 30 days prior to your wedding.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
We’d love to see you! Book your tour today.
Explore the barn and grounds, meet the team and discover how we’ll look after you and your wedding.
Click here to book your tour
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