Wedding receptions and event planning

Forty Hall is a magnificent Grade I listed building set in a beautiful landscape garden. The banqueting suite occupies the Jacobean Coach House and is an ideal setting for your event. Combined with the private Courtyard and Garden Patio, Forty Hall offers an exclusive and very special venue.

At Forty Hall, we completely understand the importance of your Special Day. We believe in offering a personal service from your first call, right through the planning stage to the day itself, we will stay with you every step of the way. We will discuss, advise and ensure that every detail is covered and tailored so that your Wedding Reception is all you could hope for.

Forty Hall has been catering for weddings for over 20 years and we have a wealth of experience to offer. We therefore understand the importance of careful logistical and operational planning, every bit as important in ensuring the success of your day.

Once you have confirmed your event with us we will invite you to attend a final details meeting (approximately six months before your special day) where we will plan and advise you on all details of the day. You will also have the opportunity to attend a tasting to taste a selection of your potential wedding menu, to meet the team and a showcase of the venues facilities and linen options.

The Charges for the wedding day will include:

Hall Hire (& ceremony if at venue)
Menus – to include reception canapés (if chosen), wedding breakfast and
evening buffet and your drinks for the day

The prices do not include your wedding stationery including table plans, place cards and menus, hall decorations, photographers, entertainment, your wedding cake, and meals for entertainers, toastmasters and photographers
(Although we may put you in touch with our recommended suppliers)

Once you confirm your booking we will work on the number provided as the estimated number. We will contact you ten working days before the event to request final numbers. This will be the number that will form the basis of the final account. On Monday to Thursday there is a minimum guaranteed number of 55 guests and on Friday and Sunday 80, and Saturday there is a minimum guaranteed number of 100 guests for a sit down meal.

Caterered Hall Hire 2008

CIVIL CEREMONY CHARGE - £300

Minimum Numbers:

Additional Hours after 23:30 are charged at £200 per hour or part thereof

TERMS OF PAYMENT
Prices include VAT.

A deposit of 50% of the room hire will be required with confirmation of booking. Full payment of hall hire plus 50% of the catering should be made two months before the event date. The remaining 50% catering should be paid 10 days before the event together with final numbers.

Please contact us for the full Terms and Conditions under which we agree to provide catering services.

Some more ideas you may wish to consider to
make your wedding even more special:

Coloured napkins knotted with gold cord, tassel ties or ribbons

Gold scripted place cards which can also be tied to the napkins

Coloured table linen, chair covers and bows to complement colour themes

Round floor length table cloths in shimmering, shiny materials, pastel or deep colours

Coloured liner plates to create a dramatic table presentation

Wedding cakes, cake stands, table confetti and chocolate kisses,
pralines with foaming dry ice

Innovative table decorations and balloon bunches, scented candles and pot pourris

Elegant string quartets & harpists, trendy jazz trios & dance bands, colourful steel bands and discos

Casinos, magicians and children’s entertainers

Wedding limousines and photographers

Table posies, baskets or hand tied flowers for gifts, garlands, archways and pedestals

These are just a few of our ideas!