Dh wedding brochure 2012 2014

Down Hall Country House Hotel Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS Tel: +44 (0) 1279 731 441 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 730 416 Email: weddings@downhall.co.uk www.downhall.co.uk

Weddings

Now join hands and with your hands, your hearts William Shakespeare’

The Perfect Venue A historic Country House, situated in the breathtaking beauty of the Hertfordshire/Essex countryside, providing an exquisite backdrop for your special day... Down Hall is the place where your dreams are turned into perfect reality.

Dating back to 1540, Down Hall has a wonderful array of rooms and suites to host the most intimate of ceremonies, luxury wedding breakfasts and stunning Receptions, most with panoramic views over our beautiful gardens.

Our Chef and his team have created the most exquisite menus for your special occasion, using the freshest and finest ingredients either from our own vegetable garden or locally sourced produce, complimented by outstanding personal service from our staff.

Our dedicated Wedding Coordinators will guide you through your arrangements from the very first time you contact us, to the moment you take your vows. Every detail is taken care of and they come equipped with lists of recommended suppliers, creative ideas and years of valuable experience to help you make your wedding day everything you could have ever dreamed of and more.

‘There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved’

Your Day From an intimate ceremony in our historic Prior Suite, a lavish wedding breakfast in the stylish Bridgeman Suite to the perfect pictures in the extensive gardens, Down Hall provides a magical backdrop to your fairytale wedding.

Civil Ceremony/Partnership Most of our fabulous Suites are licensed for ceremonies so you can have your pick of any of these stunning rooms with historic features adding sense of occasion.

Wedding Breakfast Down Hall can accommodate up to 150 of your guests for your wedding breakfast in the exquisite Bridgeman Suite and a further array of smaller suites are available for more intimate occasions. Our dedicated Wedding Coordinator will recommend some of the most experienced suppliers around to help you set the scene, after which your hardest decision will be which of our delicious dishes you will choose from our superb menus.

Evening Reception After the all important first dance and the cutting of the cake, the evening reception is your opportunity to enjoy time with your friends and family in relaxed surroundings.

It will be our pleasure to look after your guests in any of our luxurious Suites whilst you dance the night away.

‘A kiss can beautify souls, hearts and thoughts’

Stay the Night After celebrating the happiest day of your life, surrounded by your friends and family in the most beautiful of surroundings, it is time to retire to one of our luxurious bedrooms to reminisce on what has been a perfect wedding day.

With 99 spacious bedrooms, there is plenty of room for your loved ones as well and you can meet for breakfast in the morning to relive the day together.

All bedrooms offer the softest beds, the freshest cotton sheets and all the facilities you would expect from a luxurious country house hotel, most with wonderful views over our gardens or woodland.

Our hearty breakfast is either served in our contemporary Grill Room Restaurant or in a private dining room for you and your guests.

‘A well-spent day brings happy sleep’ Leonardo da Vinci

At your Leisure Down Hall offers extensive indoor and outdoor leisure facilities so you and your guests can completely unwind before or after the big day.

You can take a refreshing dip in our indoor pool, luxuriate in the Jacuzzi or enjoy the warmth of our sauna. If you are feeling more energetic, explore our extensive grounds and woodland with the aid of a walking map – and find that perfect spot for one of our gourmet picnics. Play a game of tennis on one of our 2 outdoor courts or play Giant Chess, Jenga or Connect 4 with your guests.

If you are staying with us on the day before your wedding, visit our contemporary Grill Room restaurant with your nearest friends and family. Exciting dishes are served from a seasonally changing modern English menu, prepared with the finest ingredients sourced from our own vegetable garden.

The intimate Cocktail Bar offers a wide selection of cocktails, wines, beers, champagnes alongside an inspiring Bar Menu featuring a selection of sandwiches, salads, fajita’s and warm light meals to enjoy in the relaxing atmosphere of the main house in the winter or alfresco on our Terrace in the summer.

‘He who enjoys true leisure has time to improve his soul's estate’

Packages

Packages

In order to make planning your special day as simple as possible we have carefully designed a selection of wedding packages including a midweek, a winter warmer and a whirlwind wedding package.

Each package includes everything you require to make your day as memorable as possible.

Yours with our compliments • Accommodation for the Bride & Groom on the wedding night • Changing facilities are available for the Bride & Groom and your guests.

• Champagne for the Bride & Groom on arrival from church or after the ceremony • Red carpet for ceremony or arrival drinks • White table linen, crockery & cutlery • Event manager • All waiting & bar staff • Complimentary parking for your guests • Personal wedding coordinator • Use of silver Cake stand & knife

All Inclusive Package Our all inclusive package options include: The hire of your banqueting suite for the day** Choice from Harley, Prior, Oxford/Belcamp, Copley/Beners

The hire of your ceremony room Choice from Harley, Prior, Oxford/Belcamp, Copley/Beners

Selection of continental appetisers or canapĂŠs to be served during the drinks reception A minimum of 1 reception drink per person A minimum of a three course wedding breakfast* Tea and coffee Half a bottle of our house wine per person One glass of sparkling wine for the speeches Bronze evening finger buffet Silver cake stand and knife Complimentary accommodation for the Bride & Groom Preferential accommodation rates for your guests Master of Ceremonies Chair covers

*restrictions may apply **Bridgeman Suite available at a supplement

Down Hall Country House Hotel Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS Tel: +44 (0) 1279 731 441 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 730 416 Email: info@downhall.co.uk www.downhall.co.uk

All Inclusive

Midweek Package Based on 60 guests during the day and evening our Midweek package is available Monday to Thursday all year round.

All inclusive package with a selection of hot & cold Canapés A choice of a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the drinks reception per person Menu & wine tasting for the Bride & Groom

£5290.00

2012

£5950.00

2013

£6250.00

2014

Additional adult day guests @ £110.00 Children aged 2-14 years @ £20.00 Additional Evening Guests @ £17.50

Whirlwind Package Based on 60 guests during the day and evening our Whirlwind package is available 12 weeks from today’s date.

All inclusive package with a selection of continental appetisers A choice of a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice at the drinks reception per person

£4100.00

2012

£4500.00

2013

£4750.00

2014

Additional adult day guests @ £95 Children aged 2-14 @ £20.00 Additional Evening Guests @ £17.50

Winter Warmer Package Based on 60 guests during the day and evening our Winter Warmer Package is available on selected dates in January/February/March/November & December.

All inclusive package with a selection of winter warming Canapés A choice of 2 glasses of warm winter pimms, sparkling wine or orange juice at the drinks reception per person A four course wedding breakfast Menu & wine tasting for the Bride & Groom

£7850.00

2012

£8250.00

2013

Additional adult day guests @ £145.00 Children aged 2-14 @ £20.00 Additional Evening Guests @ £17.50

£8500.00

2014

Personalise Personalise your wedding package

Our proposals have been specifically created to simplify your planning and include all of the important elements of your wedding day.

These can be personalised by adding any extras you wish such as: Canapés

from £2 per person

Cheese & Fruit platters

from £6.50 per person

Champagne (at reception drinks or for the toast)

Price on application

Mineral water

£3.95 per bottle

Wine

Price on application

Midnight snack

from £5.50

Evening buffet upgrade

£2 per person

Extra vegetables £15.00 per table (to include1 terrine of potatoes & 1 terrine of vegetables) Aperitif

from £2.50 per person

BBQ (as alternative to evening buffet)

from £8.00 per person

Fork buffet (as alternative to evening buffet)

£7.00 per person

Hog Roast (as alternative to evening buffet)

Price on application

Down Hall Country House Hotel Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS Tel: +44 (0) 1279 731 441 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 730 416 Email: info@downhall.co.uk www.downhall.co.uk

Prestige Packages

Prestige Package The hire of your chosen Ceremony Room The hire of your chosen Banqueting suite for the day Selection of Hot & Cold Crostinis to be served during the drinks reception Two glasses of Champagne, Pimms & Lemonade, Bucks Fizz or Orange Juice at the drinks reception per person Four course Wedding Breakfast Tea/coffee & petit fours Choice of wine from our banqueting wine list (half a bottle per person) Still & sparkling Mineral water One glass of Champagne for the speeches Gold Evening finger buffet Menu & Wine tasting for the Bride & Groom & 4 Guests Silver cake stand & knife Complimentary accommodation for the Bride & Groom Complimentary accommodation for both sets of parents Preferential accommodation rates for your guests Private Breakfast room for you & your guests the morning after the wedding Master of Ceremonies Midnight snack Chair covers

£225.00 per adult £227.00 per adult £229.00 per adult

2012 2013 2014

To ensure only one wedding per day, a fee may apply Children aged 2-14 £20.00 (Inclusive of VAT) Minimum Numbers Apply Saturdays in April/May/June/July/August/September/December – 100 guests Saturdays in January/February/March/October/November – 60 guests

Exquisite Package The hire of your chosen Ceremony Room The hire of your chosen Banqueting suite for the day Selection of Hot & Cold Canapés to be served during the drinks reception Two glasses of Pimms & Lemonade, Bucks Fizz, Sparkling Wine or Orange Juice at the drinks reception per person Three course Wedding Breakfast Tea/coffee & petit fours Half a bottle of our House wine per person One glass of Champagne for the speeches Silver Evening finger buffet Menu & Wine tasting for the Bride & Groom Silver cake stand & knife Complimentary accommodation for the Bride & Groom Preferential accommodation rates for your guests Master of Ceremonies Chair covers Complimentary accommodation for both sets of parents

£195.00 per adult £197.00 per adult £199.00 per adult

2012 2013 2014

To ensure only one wedding per day, a fee of £3000 applies Children aged 2-14 £20.00 (Inclusive of VAT) Minimum Numbers Apply Saturdays in April/May/June/July/August/September/December – 100 guests Saturdays in January/February/March/October/November – 60 guests Fridays & Sundays in April/May/June/July/August/September/December – 60 guests Fridays & Sundays in January/February/March/October/November – 40 guests

Down Hall Country House Hotel Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS Tel: +44 (0) 1279 731 441 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 730 416 Email: info@downhall.co.uk www.downhall.co.uk

Menus

Wedding Breakfast Menus Sample Menu 1 Rosette of Warm Salmon served in a Tartlet Case on a Bed of Creamed Leeks with a Horseradish Cream ✴

Roasted Fillet of Scotch Beef on Wild Mushroom and Onion Compote with Foie Gras ✴

Trio of Desserts: Lemon Tart, Crispy Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry & Mint Sorbet Sample Menu 2 Tian of Avocado, Crab, Grapefruit & Tomato with a Ginger & Sesame Dressing ✴

Maize Fed Breast of Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham and Sage with Marsala Gravy ✴

Strawberry Cheesecake with a Summer Fruit Sauce & Blackcurrant Sorbet Sample Menu 3 Salad of Oven Dried Tomato and Char Grilled Asparagus with Mozzarella Croutons, Herb and Tomato Dressing ✴

Pan Roasted Sea Bass on Butter Spinach with Truffle Sauce ✴

Mango Crème Brulee with a Pecan Nut Tuille & Exotic Fruits Sample Menu 4 Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Parfait with Plum, Apple & Tomato Chutney & Toasted Brioche ✴

Roast Rack of Lamb with a Brioche Herb Crust, with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Jus ✴

Banana Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Custard & Caramel Sauce

Buffet & Canapé Menus Sample Buffet Menu Bridge Rolls ✴

Yakatori Chicken Skewers ✴

Mini Lamb Koftas ✴

King Prawn Tempura ✴

Marinated Roast Salmon ✴

Spinach and Feta Parcels ✴

Crisps, Nuts and Olives ✴

Vanilla Panna Cotta ✴

Banoffie Pie Sample Canapé Menu King Prawn wrapped in Filo Pastry ✴

Asparagus Tips wrapped in Parma Ham ✴

Leek and Gruyere Tartlet ✴

Chicken Liver Parfait and Red Onion Relish ✴

Smoked Salmon and Horseradish ✴

New potatoes topped with Crème Fraiche and Caviar ✴

Ratatouille of Mediterranean Vegetables topped with Goats Cheese ✴

Marinade Miniature Chicken Kebabs

Down Hall Country House Hotel Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS Tel: +44 (0) 1279 731 441 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 730 416 Email: info@downhall.co.uk www.downhall.co.uk

Down Hall Country House Hotel Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Nr Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 7AS Tel: +44 (0) 1279 731 441 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 730 416 Email: weddings@downhall.co.uk www.downhall.co.uk