A venue for special memories‌.. It’s your occasion to celebrate and we never lose sight of that. Breathtaking views, beautiful event space and rolling lawns make the perfect location for celebrations.
What to do next….. Having received this brochure, the next step in reserving your date is to view the hotel. By making an appointment with one of our private dining co-ordinators, we will take you on a journey of how your event will run. Once we have shown you South Lodge, a provisional booking can be made, subject to availability and we can hold a date for up to two weeks or until another request for that date is made. These two weeks give you the opportunity to contact your family and friends and make sure they can come... Our private dining coordinators will discuss the various packages and find one that is most suitable for your requirements and help you to envisage your celebrations taking place. ~oOo~ Hear what some of our guests have said... “Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all that you organised - I’ve had nothing but rave reviews about it. My Nan felt incredibly special and all the guests can only compliment the food and service. That is all that was important” March 2019 (Birthday Afternoon Tea) “Just want to say thanks for a great job well done, better that we expected!” January 2019 (Surprise Afternoon Tea) “I just wanted to write and say how delighted we were with Wendy’s Birthday Tea. The day couldn’t have been more perfect; the staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. They are a credit and an asset to South Lodge.” December 2018 (Birthday Dinner) “The lunch went very well on Sunday and we absolutely loved our room. The flowers were just a thank you for organising everything so perfectly.” March 2019 (60th Birthday Lunch) “We had a fantastic evening, thank you, and the team that looked after us was excellent! Thanks for all your help in organising - it really was a memorable evening.” February 2019 (50th Birthday Dinner) “It was a wonderful night and both myself, family and friends thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was excellent and the staff were very accommodating; all made for a memorable event.” February 2019 (30th Birthday Dinner)
Celebratory Package Good Friends, Great Food, Wonderful Memories... ~oOo~ £95 per adult Minimum numbers apply Private use of one of our beautifully appointed banqueting suites Dedicated private dining co-ordinator 1 glass of Ridgeview, Bloomsbury per person & a jug of fruit juice for your drinks reception 4 course set menu with coffee and luxury petit fours ½ bottle of house wine per person from our Exclusive Wine List Jugs of iced water on the tables Stationery (including place cards, table names, table plan and menus)
Celebratory Party Package Good Times, Crazy Friends & Amazing Memories... ~oOo~ £65 per adult Minimum numbers apply Private use of one of our beautifully appointed banqueting suites Private bar 6 item finger buffet Residential DJ for the evening entertainment South Lodge Dancefloor Plush Junior Suite for the hosts
Lunch Package Lunch & Laughter ... ~oOo~ £70 per adult Minimum numbers apply Private use of one of our beautifully appointed banqueting suites Dedicated private dining co-ordinator 1 glass of Summer Pimms or Mulled Wine per person & a jug of fruit juice for your drinks reception 3 course set menu with coffee and luxury petit fours Jugs of iced water on the tables Stationery (including place cards, table names, table plan and menus)
Intimate Dining Package The best of memories are made around the table... ~oOo~ £2000 for a party of 12 guests £180.00 per person for additional guests Private use of one of our beautifully appointed banqueting suites Dedicated private dining co-ordinator 2 glasses Taittinger Brut Champagne per person & a jug of fruit juice for your drinks reception Selection of 5 canapés per person 5 course choice menu with coffee and luxury petit fours (pre-ordered) ½ bottle of fine wine per person from our Exclusive Wine List Jugs of iced water on the tables Stationery (including place cards, table names, table plan and menus)
Celebratory Afternoon Tea Package Cake, cake and more cake... ~oOo~ ÂŁ65 per adult Minimum numbers apply Private use of one of our beautifully appointed banqueting suites Dedicated private dining co-ordinator Selection of tea & coffee South Lodge Full Afternoon Tea complete with finger sandwiches, scones, cakes & pastries Jugs of iced water on the tables Themed balloons & table confetti Celebratory sponge cake Silver cake knife & cake stand Stationery (including place cards, table names, table plan and menus)
Little Lodgers Package For the little ones… ~oOo~ £65 per child (for children aged 12 & under) Fruity Mocktail or Milkshake for reception drinks Selection of Children’s Canapes Jugs of Fruit Squash 3 course children’s meal Kid’s room with Board games & TV with Wii Console If you’d rather not go for the full package, Children’s menus start from £25.00 for three courses Little Lodgers Menu Sweet Melon with Berries & Raspberry Coulis Fish Goujons with Gem Lettuce & Tartar Sauce Tomato Soup with Warm Bread Rolls Warm Chicken Caesar Salad
Little Lodgers Canapé Menu Miniature Cheese and Ham Toastie
~oOo~ Macaroni & Cheese, Sunblushed Tomato & Basil Your choice of:
Chocolate Pinwheel Half Chicken Breast
Chocolate dipped Strawberries Fish of the Day
Honey and Mustard glazed Cocktail Sausages 4oz Sirloin Steak (£2pp supplement)
Pineapple and Cheese Cheesy Beignets
All served with Pomme Puree & Seasonal Vegetables ~oOo~ Banana Split Chocolate Brownie Vanilla Ice Cream Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Berries
Our Banqueting Suites Included in all our packages is the use of one of our private banqueting suites. We have 11 banqueting suites that vary in size and are split over 3 floors; we also have two private bars and private terrace areas. These gorgeous banqueting rooms boast spacious areas along with triple or dual aspect windows and neutral colours, great for any colour splash your celebration is having. Perfect for lunches, afternoon teas, dinners or dancing the night away. High ceilings, beautiful chandeliers and stunning views of the South Downs make this a beautiful venue for all celebrations. The below capacities show what each of the suites can accommodate; Round Tables
Oval Table
Wordsworth 130 50 Keats 20 20 Tennyson 30 20 Gladstone 130 50 Churchill 20 20 Disraeli 50 30 Glyndebourne 70 32 Hickstead 30 20 Goodwood 40 22 Hever 20 20 Chartwell 20 20 N.B Please note that if Chivari chairs are hired in our capacities will increase, please ask your private dining coordinator for a quotation With so many beautiful suites to chose from, we’ll match you with the perfect one depending on your guests numbers, whether it be a small and intimate dinner for 12, or a grand banquet for 130! Package prices are valid from the time of printing (March 2018) and are inclusive of VAT at the time of booking and deposits due.
South Lodge Drinks Reception Our house pour, Ridgeview, is a fine English sparkling wine made in East Sussex, perfect for the traditional glass of bubbly to celebrate any occasion. But if you prefer something a little different, we have lots of ideas to share with you to make your drinks reception really special...
Alcoholic Cocktails South Lodge Summer Pimms Pimms No.1, lemonade, selection of fruits Walled Garden Vodka, cointreau, rhubarb syrup and lemon Exclusive Fizz* Bombay sapphire, St Germain Elderflower liqueur, lemon, cucumber, apple juice and prosecco Mulled Wine The classic winter warmer Du Cane* Maxime Trijol VSOP, Jasmine syrup, cointreau, pear Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Elderflower Crush Elderflower, lime and soda Homemade pink lemonade Traditionally still or slightly sparkling South Lodge Sunrise Orange, pineapple, Grenadine
Alcoholic Jugs - £40.00 per jug Non-Alcoholic Jugs - £25.00 per jug *These cannot be served by the jug and will be charged by the glass at £12.50 per glass
Our Chefs have created a variety of different menus to suit all appetites and we have a plant based menu available to cater for dietary requirements and allergies. You are required to select one starter, one main course & one dessert for your entire party with the exception of those with dietary requirements. If you would prefer to swap any dishes from each menu, you are more than welcome too, please find below the supplements that will apply; Menu 1 to Menu 2 - £13.00 per person Menu 1 to Menu 3 - £27.00 per person Starter from Menu 2 - £5.00 per person Main Course from Menu 2 - £8.00 per person Starter from Menu 3 - £10.00 per person Main Course from Menu 3 - £17.00 per person Our very talented pastry team have created a dessert menu incorporating all of the flavours from the season. All of the dishes are included within the menu prices listed so please take your pick. If you’d prefer cheese, we’ve got options for that too; Cheese plate instead of dessert - £3.50 per person Additional cheese course - £12.50 per person
Canapé Menu Cauliflower Bhaji, Lime Yoghurt, Coriander Cheese and Onion Gougère, Cream Cheese and Herb Mousse Pumpkin Custard Tart Pork Scratchings, Malt Vinegar, Apple Curried Lamb Shoulder, Mango, Coriander Salmon Sushi Roll Chicken Satay Stick Celeriac, Goat’s Curd, Burnt Onion £12.50 per person for a selection of 3 £15.00 per person for a selection of 5 Luxury Canapé Menu Wild Mushroom and Truffle Arancini Poached Lobster, Sesame Dressing Brown Crab Biscuit, White Crab and Caviar Beef Fillet Tartare, Egg Yolk Puree King Prawn Sushi Roll £25.00 per person for a selection of 5
Menu 1 Included in all packages Confit Chicken Terrine Baby Leek, Hazelnut, Crispy Chicken Skin Cured Fillet of Mackerel Cucumber, Wasabi, Lime, Coriander Terrine of Braised Pig Cheek and Ham Hock Pineapple, Liquorice Cured Yolk, Crackling Pan Fried Fillet of Grey Mullet Pumpkin and Rosemary Risotto, Twineham Grange Cheese, Toasted Seeds ~oOo~ Pan Seared Cod Braised White Beans, Cured Ham, Chicken Wing Fillet of Sea Bream Celeriac, Cockles, Squid Ink Veloute Braised Brisket of Beef Mashed Potato, Baby Vegetables, Red Wine Jus Pork Loin and Belly Soy Roast Cabbage, Sesame, Teriyaki Sauce
Menu 2 Terrine of Pigeon and Pork Belly Spiced Beetroot and Pear Chutney, Pickled Carrots, Cumin Carpaccio of Veal Sirloin Pickled Winter Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, Piccalilli Chargrilled Fillet of Red Mullet Lentil Salad, Spiced Squash, Lime Yoghurt ~oOo~ Fillet of Aged Beef Broccoli, Pearl Barley, Blue Cheese, Walnuts Free Range Breast of Guinea Fowl Polenta, Bacon, Wild Mushroom, Tarragon Jus Tandoori Monkfish Bombay Style Potato, Cauliflower, Onions, Coriander, Buttermilk
Menu 3
Scallop Tartare Tempura Oyster, Sorrel, Seaweed, Lime Hand Picked White Crab Cucumber, Dill, Caviar, Brown Crab Biscuit Terrine of Beef Cheek and Duck Liver Caramelised Onion Puree, Onion Rings, Pickled Onions ~oOo~ Local Venison Wellington Truffled Mash Potato, Celeriac Puree, Roast Parsnip, Savoy Kombu Marinated Lamb Cutlets Spicy Miso, Sesame, Pak Choi, Coriander Dressing Poached Halibut Lobster, Carrot, Red Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Lobster Bisque
Plant Based Butternut Squash and Beetroot Terrine Truffle Dressing, Vegetable Crisps, Baby Herbs Winter Vegetable Salad Selection of Seasonal Vegetables, Blanched, Pickled, Roasted, Puréed and Dried Almond Milk Panna Cotta Charred Broccoli, Toasted Almonds, Gremolata Dressing ~oOo~ Root Vegetable Pie Olive Oil Mash, Mushroom and Soy Gravy Wild Mushroom Risotto Wild Mushrooms, Mustard Cress, Candied Hazelnuts, Shaved Truffle Roasted Curried Celeriac “Steak” Korma Sauce, Onion Seed Rice Cracker, Cauliflower and Mango, Cashews
Desserts Chocolate, Hazelnut and Raspberry Single Origin Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse, Soft Raspberry Insert, Chocolate Roots, Cocoa Nib Ice Cream Vanilla and Red Fruit Vanilla Custard Cream, Cheesecake Mousse, Vanilla Sponge, Fresh Berries Lemon and Black Sesame Black Sesame Sable, Lemon Crème, Vanilla Cream, Poached Lychees, Meringue Shards Tiramisu, Chocolate and Coffee Coffee Soaked Sponge, Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Ice Cream Passion Fruit and Raspberry Vanilla Tart, Passion Fruit Curd, Fresh Raspberries, Yoghurt Ice Cream Chocolate Lovers Chocolate Sable, Malted Chocolate Cream, Dark chocolate Mousse, Gold Chocolate & Miso Ice Cream
Cheese Cheese plate A selection of five British & French Cheeses, Homemade Chutney, Grapes & Crackers
Choice Menus Included in all of our packages (with the exception of the Intimate Dining Package) is a set menu from menu 1, consisting of one starter, one main course & one dessert on behalf of the entire party, with the exception of any dietary requirements. Choice menus are available for parties of up to 30 people at a supplementary cost. Choice on the day – up to 20 guests (£20.00 per person supplement) Choice in advance – up to 30 guests (£15.00 per person supplement) Please select three starters, three main courses & three desserts from the menu provided to you and advise your Event Coordinator.
Sample Buffet Menu Breads and Sandwiches Sundried tomato and olive panfocaccia Selection of filled wraps Selection of finger sandwiches Homemade Pizzas Mix of Salmon and cream cheese bagels and beef pastrami and Dijon bagels Meat Items Homemade sausage rolls Crispy sweet chilli chicken Buffalo chicken wings Mini hotdogs with English mustard Charcuterie platter Fish Items Whitebait with tartar sauce Garlic and basil marinated prawn skewers Mini Crayfish cocktail Salt and cod croquettes, lemon aioli Vegetarian Items Vegetable spring rolls Selection of homemade vegetarian quiches Falafel with garlic and lemon mayonnaise Individual caprese salad Cauliflower pakora, coriander yoghurt dip Spinach gnocchi, sage beurre noisette Dessert Items Hazelnut and praline choux buns Fruit tartlets Seasonal Financier Lemon Posset Lemon meringue tarts Seasonal baked cheesecake Chocolate tart Chocolate chip brownies Eton Mess
A Little Extra Something… Amuse Bouche £3.50 per person supplement, unless included in your package Smoked Salmon Mousse Parsnip foam, passion fruit dressing Courgette Veloute Feta, toasted seeds Fricassee heritage potato Truffle and potato epsuma, chive Roasted pork belly Carrot puree, chervil Bloody Mary Panna cotta Pea veloute, olive crumb ~oOo~ Sorbet Raspberry Mojito (£4.00 per person supplement) Flavors of lime, mint and white rum topped with Raspberry gel Champagne and strawberry (£4.00 per person supplement) Champagne and strawberry sorbet with crispy strawberry pieces Lemon (£3.00 per person supplement) Classic Lemon sorbet, served with candied lemon peel Tropical (£3.00 per person supplement) Tropical fruit sorbet dressed with fresh passion fruit
The Spa at South Lodge There’s nothing like a spot of ‘R&R’ before any celebration and The Spa at South Lodge is the perfect location for you and your guests to be pampered. Consisting of 14 treatment rooms, the Ridgeview Beauty Bar consisting of 4 manicure and 2 pedicure stations, , 22m x 10m indoor infinity swimming pool, 200 square meter state of the art gymnasium, spin and holistic studios, thermal retreat, vitality terrace, 18m natural heated swim pond and our new restaurant Botanica, it is the perfect way to prepare for your celebrations and to relax post festivities. The Ridgeview Beauty Bar is be perfect for those final touches. Why not enjoy a luxury manicure or pedicure whilst sipping on a glass of English sparkling. The Botanica restaurant; with stunning views inviting the outside in; offers an informal environment to relax the night before or to toast your day whilst enjoying a delicious meal. Access to The Spa is limited to hotel residents; however, The Beauty Bar and Botanica are also available for guests not staying, subject to availability. Don’t forget to let your guests know about this fabulous addition they can enjoy during their stay. The Spa at South Lodge is a fantastic addition to the hotel and an incredible way to start your celebrations. For further details on our pamper packages please speak with one of our private dining co-ordinators.
Staying the night‌.. For your guests: We have 84 bedrooms & 1 Cottage available for guests wishing to stay over. Check in time is from 3.00pm and check out time is by 11.00am. We are happy to store luggage at reception for your guests. In the event of your guests arriving prior to check in time, we will endeavour to have rooms available for them as soon as possible. We will hold a number of bedrooms at a preferential rate on the night of your event, if requested. Please ask our private dining co-ordinators for further details on the discounted rate. Please note that we kindly request a 50% non refundable deposit for all bedroom bookings at the time of booking. Call us to arrange to come and have a look around – the next step towards the perfect celebration! Call 01403 891711 or email enquiries@exclusive.co.uk Thank you for taking the time to look through our private dining packages; we are really looking forward to speaking to you about your occasion.