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WEDDING PACKAGES, MENUS & WINES

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YOUR WEDDING AT SOPWELL HOUSE

Where better to celebrate your most important day than at Sopwell House Hotel in St Albans? Our location near London and our beautiful grounds offer the ideal place for those special moments. Our experienced and attentive events team will guide you through every step ensuring your Wedding Day is memorable for all the right reasons and our friendly staff and exquisite food at your wedding reception will ensure your guests are enchanted and entertained. Sopwell House is a wedding venue licensed for civil ceremonies enabling you to host your entire wedding here and create your dream day. Whether you opt for an outdoor wedding with a marquee in the 12 acres of beautiful gardens, or a more conventional service inside using one of the flexible suites, Sopwell House is the perfect setting. Our St Alban Suite can be tailored to your specification and accommodate up to 260 people with a dance floor and stage or alternatively our marquee can host up to 500 guests, ideal for large wedding parties. Free on-site car parking for all your wedding guests, Kosher and Asian catering available and exceptional facilities mean that your fairytale wedding can become a reality. If you’re looking for a wedding venue with superb transport links ensuring all your wedding guests can celebrate your special day and stylish hotel rooms to retire to after the celebrations then Sopwell House is ideal. We are happy to recommend trusted suppliers from DJ’s to get the evening party started and play your favourite tunes to table dressings to add that extra sparkle to your reception. And with our tranquil Spa on hand to provide professional hair and make-up styling for your big day you’ll be confident that you’re feeling and looking your best. From 2 to 500, anything is possible to create your dream day - just ask. Please see our wedding packages, menus and wine lists below to start planning your wedding, or for help or information call one of our events team on 01727 750 412

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WEDDING PACKAGES We offer a range of Wedding Packages to suit all budgets:

PREMIER PACKAGE

£79 PER PERSON, TO INCLUDE:-

Drinks Reception Two glasses of Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Orange Juice

Wedding Breakfast

Three course wedding breakfast chosen from our banqueting a la carte menu up to the value of £40

Coffee, Tea and mints

Half a bottle of our selected House Wine

Half a bottle of Mineral Water

One glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast

The Premier Package also includes Cake Stand and Knife (optional)

White table linen and napkins

Dedicated wedding planner in the run up to your Big Day

Dedicated Event Manager to look after you and your guests on your Big Day

Complimentary Menu Tasting, including Wine for two Guests

Complimentary overnight accommodation for the Bride and Groom including a bottle of Champagne

and fruit platter & Complimentary access to our Spa for Bride & Groom Only

ONLINE WEDDING PLANNER

Included is your very own Wedding Planner where you and your guests can login on our website, add images, view the gift list, seating plan, sign the guest book and more.

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CELEBRATION PACKAGE


Drinks Reception

Two glasses of Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Orange Juice

Wedding Breakfast Three course wedding breakfast chosen from the banqueting a la carte menu up to the value of £40

Coffee, Tea and mints



One glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast

The Celebration Package also includes

Wedding Stationary – table plan and place cards (created by official design company)

Chair Covers with colour co-ordinated sash


Cake Stand and Knife (optional)




Complimentary overnight accommodation for the Bride and Groom including a bottle of Champagne

and fruit platter & Complimentary access to our Spa for Bride & Groom Only

ONLINE WEDDING PLANNER

Included is your very own Wedding Planner where you and your guests can login on our website, add images, view the gift list, seating plan, sign the guest book and more.

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DELUXE PACKAGE


Drinks Reception Two glasses of Sparkling Wine, Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Orange Juice

Selection of 4 canapés per person

Wedding Breakfast

Three course wedding breakfast chosen from the banqueting a la carte menu up to the value of £40

Coffee, Tea and Petit Fours



One glass of Champagne for the Toast

The Deluxe Package also includes

Bespoke Wedding Stationery table plan and place cards (created by official design company)







Complimentary overnight accommodation for the Bride and Groom including a bottle of Champagne and fruit platter & Complimentary access to our Spa for Bride & Groom Only

ONLINE WEDDING PLANNER Included is your very own Wedding Planner where you and your guests can login on our website, add

images, view the gift list, seating plan, sign the guest book and more.

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DREAM PACKAGE


Drinks Reception

Two glasses of Champagne, Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Orange Juice Selection of 6 canapés per person

Wedding Breakfast

Three course wedding breakfast chosen from the banqueting a la carte menu up to the value of £45

Coffee, Tea and Petit Fours



One glass of Champagne for the Toast

The Dream Package also includes

Bespoke Wedding Stationery table plan and place cards (created by official design company)







Complimentary overnight accommodation for the Bride and Groom including a bottle of Champagne and fruit platter & Complimentary access to our Spa for Bride & Groom Only

Complimentary Spa Treatment – up to 55 minutes per person (1 treatment each)

ONLINE WEDDING PLANNER Included is your very own Wedding Planner where you and your guests can login on our website, add

images, view the gift list, seating plan, sign the guest book and more.

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FUNCTION SUITES & SPACES

St Alban Suite Mountbatten Victoria Louis Garden

Minimum Numbers 160 50 80 Any Room Hire £2,500 + VAT £1,000 + VAT £1,500 + VAT £800 + VAT

Ceremony Hire £800 + VAT £600 + VAT £600 + VAT £1000 + VAT

MINIMUM NUMBERS Minimum numbers of adults required for the size of the room booked. This is the minimum number we will charge for regardless if

numbers reduce below.

ROOM HIRE Only applicable on a Saturday – 1st April until 31st October and 1st December until 1st January.

ROOM HIRE RATES ARE + VAT AT THE PREVAILING RATE.

CEREMONY HIRE Applicable every day of the week.

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BABIES 0-3 year olds are classed as babies: No charge.

CHILDREN

4-12 year olds are classed as children: 40% of package price and soft drinks at scheduled times – i.e. reception drinks and during the meal.

CHILDREN’S MENU

The principal rule for children (4-12 year olds) is that they will be charged 40% of the package price chosen. In terms of menu we can “bespoke” the items.

TEENAGERS

13-18 year olds are classed as teenagers: Full Price and soft drinks at schedule times – i.e. reception drinks and during the meal.

VEGETARIAN/DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

We cater for these however they will be charged at the same package price and must be pre-ordered.

BEDROOMS We offer a special wedding rate of £120.00 Bed & Breakfast per room per night based on Standard Bedrooms.

We would be happy to discuss upgrades with you. We are happy to guarantee the rate to:-

St Alban Suite 20 bedrooms – inc bridal suite Victoria Louis 15 bedrooms – inc bridal suite Mountbatten 10 bedrooms – inc bridal suite

If any additional rooms are required – to be

booked at our Best Available rate

WEDDING RATE We do not include access to our spa and leisure facilities in the above price but this is available at an

upgrade cost of £15 per person.

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CANAPE MENU

Impress your guests with canapés to accompany your drinks reception. Our canapé selection can be mixed and matched to suit your tastes, your theme and style, as well as your budget.

COLD

Ginger cured salmon with cucumber Smoked salmon on crostini with crème fraiche, chives and caviar

Bagel with Horseradish and Smoked Trout Oriental spice tuna sashimi

Crayfish and sun blushed tomato, shellfish mayo Vegetable sushi with soy and wasabi

Truffle celeriac remoulade wrapped in bresaola Chilli crab salad with mango, coriander and wasabi mayo on cucumber

Ham Hock, Celeriac remoulade, cornichon Mozzarella, Cherry tomato, Basil Pesto Beef Carpaccio, Parmesan, Truffle Oil

Savory Scone, Stilton Mousse, Spiced Pear

HOT

Mini Croque Monsieur

Tuna Burger, Wasabi Mayo Chicken Satay, Peanut Sauce

Goats Cheese and Red Onion quiche Hoisin Duck Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls Salmon Goujons with Panko Crumb, Lime Mayo

Potted Gressingham Duck, Onion Marmalade, Toasted Brioche Mini Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef, Horseradish

Sopwell Black Pudding, Bramley Apple, Fresh Horseradish, toasts Mini Fish & Chips , Tartare Sauce

West Coast Queen Scallops, baked with ratatouille, virgin olive oil Welsh Rarebit aged Montgomery Tempura Vegetables, Plum Sauce

Mini Pizzas

DESSERT

Lemon Curd Tart, Mascarpone, Lemon Confit Chocolate Éclair

Macadamia Chocolate Brownie Mini Seasonal Fruit Tarts

Mini Pineapple and Watermelon Kebabs, Lime Syrup Crispy caramelised Palmiers

Selection of Six Canapés at £15.00 per person

Selection of Eight Canapés at £20.00 per person

Selection of Ten Canapés at £25.00 per person

It is the policy of Sopwell House not to knowingly use genetically modified ingredients. Some food items may contain nuts or traces of them. Please speak to a member of our staff, if you have any food allergy before ordering. All package prices include VAT at the current rate.

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BANQUETING A LA CARTE MENU If you want a more formal and elegant atmosphere for your reception, then a plated sit down meal is

your choice. We offer a 3 course meal with a vegetarian option. Below, and on the following pages, you will find a medley of exciting dishes that our chefs have specially created for weddings and

celebrations. Please choose 1 dish from a selection of starters, main courses, desserts and coffees. Vegetarian options are available for both starters and main courses.

STARTERS

MEAT Galia Melon, Parma Ham, Sweet Honey Vinaigrette £9.50 Ham Hock Terrine with Piccalilli and Country Bread £10.50 Bacon, Leek & Montgomery Cheddar Tart, Cherry Tomato, Red Chard and Misuna Salad £11.50 Potted Pork Rillette, Apple, Sultana and Fig Chutney, Walnut Bread £12.00 Beef Carpaccio with Wild Rocket, Shaved Parmesan, Aged Balsamic £15.00 Pressed Smoked Chicken, Wild Woodland Mushroom and Goose Liver, Kumquat Marmalade £16.00 FISH Smoked Salmon, Horseradish and Crème Fraiche, Red Onion and Caper Berries £12.50 Seafood Terrine, Rouille and Croutes £13.50 Marinated Scallop, Celeriac and Truffle Puree, Lemon Oil £14.00 Salmon and Prawn Skewer, Asian Salad and Wasabi Mayo £14.00 Tuna Carpaccio, Soy, Ginger and Lime Dressing, Cress Salad £15.00 Lobster Salad POA VEGETARIAN Wood Roasted Red Pepper with Red Pepper Mousse, Black Olive Brushetta, Basil Oil £10.50 Marinated Mediterranean Vegetables, Foccacia Bread with a Basil and Pesto Dressing £12.00 Carpaccio of Beetroot with Celeriac Remoulade, with an Apple and Poppy Seed Dressing £12.50 Char grilled Asparagus, Rocket Leaves, Shaved Parmesan, Aged Balsamic £13.50 Goats Cheese, Potato and Wild Mushroom Terrine, Red Pepper and Black Olive Dressing £13.50 Smoked Tomato Tartare with a Green Bean, Asparagus and Balsamic Glaze Salad £14.00 SOUPS Chestnut Mushroom with Chive and Tarragon Cream £6.50 Minted Pea and Ham, Creme Fraiche £6.50 Plum Tomato and Basil, Sweet Red Onions £6.50 Roast Butternut Squash and Cumin £6.50 Cream of Celeriac and Chicken with Chicken and Parsley Dumplings £7.50 Cream of Asparagus, Truffle Croutons £7.50 Seafood Bisque, Croutes and Rouille £7.50

MAINS MEAT Breast of Chicken, Button Onions, Mushrooms and Pancetta, Red Wine Sauce, Parmentier Potatoes, French Beans £21.00 Confit Gressingham Duck, Braised Red Cabbage, Lentil de Puy, Fondant Potato, Coriander and Plum Sauce £22.00 Roasted Duck Breast, coated in Szechuan Spices, Wilted Bok Choy, Fondant Potatoes and Orange Jus £24.00 Slow Cooked Feather Blade of Beef, Truffle Mash, Roasted Root Vegetables, Bourguignon Sauce £24.00 Roast Rack of Suffolk Pork, Lemon, Thyme and Apple Stuffing, Berichonne Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables £25.00 Pot Roasted Corn Fed Chicken Breast, Mediterranean and Basil Farce, Lemon and Olive Oil Crushed New Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach £26.00 Braised Shank of lamb, Spring Onion Mash, Confit Root Vegetables and Spiced lentils, Caraway Jus £26.00 Traditional Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Puddings, Red Wine Sauce, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables £27.00

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Rack of English Lamb, Parsley and Garlic Crust, Roasted Goose Fat Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rosemary Jus £28.00 Oven Baked Fillet of Beef, topped with Red Onion and Brie, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Green Beans, Shallots, Red Wine Jus £30.00 FISH Fillet of Salmon, Potato and Herb Gnocchi, Asparagus, Bouillabaisse Sauce £20.00 Roasted Cod Fillet topped with a Parsley, Basil and Garlic Herb Crust, Buttered Chive Mash, Red Pepper Sauce £22.00 Roasted Sea Bass with Tapenade Crust on a bed of Fennel, Baby Spinach and Jerusalem Artichokes, Virgin Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic £25.00 Lemon Sole Farci, Green Pea and Broad Bean Risotto, Grilled Asparagus and Caper Sauce £28.00 Roast Fillet of Monkfish and Salmon, wrapped in Pancetta, Creamed Leeks, Sweet Carrot Puree, Buttered New Potatoes, Chablis Butter Sauce £28.00 Seared Halibut, Roasted Baby Artichokes, Belotti Beans, Cepe Veloute £30.00 VEGETARIAN Aubergine Parmigiana £15.00 Artichoke and Red Wine Risotto, Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan £15.00 Fresh Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Roasted Butternut Squash, Thyme White Wine Cream Sauce £15.00 Puff Pastry Tart stuffed with Mozzarella, Sun Blushed Tomatoes, Pesto and Pine Nuts, Rocket Salad £15.00 Roasted Red Pepper stuffed with Mediterranean Couscous, Tomato and Basil Salsa £15.00 Haloumi and Stir Fried Vegetables wrapped in Filo Pastry, Plum Sauce £15.00 Puff Pastry Case of Wild Mushrooms and Asparagus Spears £17.00 Wild Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan Crisp, Truffle Oil £17.00

DESSERTS Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Seed Ice cream, Toffee Sauce £8.50 Orange and Cointreau Crème Brulee, Biscotti Biscuit £8.50 Tarte au Citron, Dark Chocolate Ganache £8.50 Raspberry Mirror with Raspberry Sorbet £8.50 Duo of White and Dark Chocolate, Baileys Milk Chocolate Ice Cream £8.50 Mixed Berry Pavlova with Champagne Jelly, Chantilly Cream £8.50 Lime and Lemon Cheesecake, Fruit Salsa £8.50 Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding, Devonshire Custard £8.50 Carved Fresh Fruit Plate, Cardamom and Lemon Grass Mint Syrup £8.50

Trio of Chocolate £10.50 Cheese Plate: Stilton, Somerset Brie, Cornish Yarg, Water Biscuits £10.50

Passion Fruit Souffle, Mango Sorbet £12.50

COFFEE Filter coffee with chocolate and jellies £3.25 Filter coffee with macaroons £3.25 Filter coffee with orange chocolates or chocolate mints £3.25

It is the policy of Sopwell House not to knowingly use genetically modified ingredients. Some food items may contain nuts or traces of them. Please speak to a member of our staff, if you have any food allergy before ordering. ALL PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDE VAT AT THE CURRENT RATE.

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EVENING BUFFET MENUS

One final detail not to be overlooked is your choice of evening finger buffet. Choose from this delightful assortment which we cater for a minimum of 75% of total evening guest numbers.

FINGER BUFFET 1

Tartlets of ratatouille with melted mozzarella Curried vegetable samosa

Thai crab cake with sweet chilli sauce Tandoori chicken wings with cucumber and mint yoghurt

Chilli nachos with salsa and sour cream Vegetable spring rolls with spring onion and soy dip

Crispy brie with BBQ sauce

£19.50 per person

FINGER BUFFET 2

Soy and sesame marinated chicken with a honey and chilli dressing Tartlets of leek with glazed Cheddar cheese Crispy salmon brochettes with BBQ sauce

Spicy nachos with salsa and sour cream Mini cheese and tomato pizza

Onion bhaji with cucumber and mint yoghurt Carrot and coriander goujons with Caesar dip

£19.50 per person

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WINE AND DRINKS SELECTION

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE 83 Taittinger Brut Reserve, NV £43.00 80 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, NV £52.50 91 Taittinger Brut Rose, NV £59.00 81 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label, NV

£65.00

84 Taittinger Brut Vintage, 2004/05 £75.00 90 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé Brut, NV £79.50 88 Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, NV £85.00 89

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, 2000/04

£155.00

82 Dom Perignon, 2002 £179.00 95 Prosecco Fantinel, Italy, NV

£28.50

96 Prosecco Fantinel Rose, Italy, NV £30.50 97 Codorniu Seleccion Raventos Brut, Spain, NV £35.00

WHITE WINES

Light, Crisp Wines

7 Alexis Lichine Colombard-Sauvignon, Côtes de Gascogne, France* £19.00 3 Old Press Chardonnay, Australia, 2011 £20.00 5 Organic Pinot Grigio Pavia, Vinuva, Italy, 2009/10 £22.00 9 Domaine Sainte-Anne Coteaux du LanguedocPicpoul-de-Pinet £24.00 8 Riff, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige- Alois Lageder, Italy, 2011 £31.00 6 Gavi di Gavi la Toledana, Villa Lanata, Italy, 2011 £35.00 4 Sancerre, Les Collinettes, Joseph Mellot, France, 2009/10 £37.00

Fruity, Aromatic Wines

16 Drostdy-Hof Chenin Blanc, Western Cape – Nederburg, South £21.00 10 Ancianor GSM Blanc - Grenache- Sauv. Blanc-Marsanne, J Moreau £22.00 12 Houghton The Bandit, Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Gris, Australia £26.00 17 St Cosme Little James Basket Press Viognier-Sauvignon, France, £30.00 11 Chablis, Gloire de Chablis,Moreau, France, 2010/11 £38.00 13 Saint Veran Chapelle aux Loups, L Jadot, France, 2010 £39.00 15 Cloudy Bay Sauv Blanc, New Zeland, 2011 £58.00

Full Flavoured & Oaked Wines

21 Casillero del Diablo Viognier, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2009/10 £25.00 20 Château du Seuil, Graves Blanc, France, 2009 £41.00

The Hotel reserves the right to increase beverage prices where necessary if specific items undergo a substantial and unforeseen price increase. ALL PACKAGE PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF VAT

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RED WINES Soft & Rounded Red Wines

54 The Gourmet Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia, 2010/11 £19.00 52 Branch Creek Shiraz Merlot, Australia, 2011 £20.00 53 San Rafael Merlot, Chile, 2011 £22.00 58 Grenache-Syrah Vin de France, J Moreau et Fils, France, 2010/11 £22.00 59 Stellenrust, Pinotage – Stellenbosh, South Africa, 2010 £28.00 69 Villa Belvedere Valpolicella Classico Ripasso - Corvina, Rondinella,

Molinara, Italy, 2009 £31.00

60 Bodegas Tabula Damana 5 Ribera del Duero Tempranillo, Spain, 2009 £34.00

Light, Lively & Fruity Wines

50 Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques, Jadot, France, 2009/10 £32.00

Full Bodied, Robust Reds

61 Altozano Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon de Castilla, Gonzalez Byass, Spain, NV

£22.00

62 Côtes du Rhône Villages - R Skalli, France, NV £30.00 55 Chianti Riserva Villa di Campobello, Italy, 2008 £26.00 66 Nuhar Nero d'Avola-Pinot Noir Sicilia, Rapitalà, Italy, 2007/08 £32.00 63 Bethany G6Shiraz, Australia, 2010 £35.00 72 Chateau Lyonnat Lussac Saint Emillion, France, 2008/09 £36.00 70 Ch. Lamothe-Cissac Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc,

France, 2002 £45.00

ROSE WINES

30 Los Romeros Merlot Rose, Chile, 2011/12 £19.00 31 Bobal de Sanjuan Rosado Valencia, Spain, 2011 £26.00 32 Oleandro Rose di Alghero, Sella & Mosca, Italy £28.50

DESERT WINES BOTTLE 37.5cl

35 Concha y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile, 2007/08 £20.00 38 Brown Brothers Late Harvest Orange Muscat £24.50 36 Vietti Cascinetta Moscato d'Asti, Italy, 2011 £25.00

LOW ALCOHOL WINES

1 Torres Natureo Muscat (0.5% ABV), Spain, NV £20.00

MINERAL WATER 1 LITRE BOTTLE Sparkling Mineral Water £4.00 Still Mineral Water £4.00

The Hotel reserves the right to increase beverage prices where necessary if specific items undergo a substantial and unforeseen price increase. All Package prices are inclusive of VAT

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BAR TARIFF

ABV % PRICE ABV % PRICE APERITIFS/VERMOUTHS LIQUEURS

Campari 25% £4.25 Amaretto 28% £3.75 Dubonnet 14.8% £4.25 Archer Schnapps 23% £3.75

Martini 15% £4.25 Baileys 17% £3.75 Pernod 45% £3.50 Benedictine 40% £3.75

Pimms No. 1 & Lemonade 25% £5.50 Cointreau 40& £3.75 Drambuie 40% £3.75

SPIRITS Grand Marnier 40% £3.75 Bacardi 37.5% £4.00 Malibu 21% £3.75

Captain Morgans Rum 40% £4.00 Sambuca 38% £3.75 Gordons Gin 37.5% £4.00 Tequila 38% £3.75

Smirnoff Red Label 37.5% £4.00 Tia Maria 26.5% £3.75

WHISKY DRAFT BEER Bells 40% £4.00 Carling 4.1% £4.25

Bushmills 40% £4.25 Grolsch 5% £4.75 Canadian Club 40% £4.50 Guiness 4.2% £4.50 Malt Whisky varies £4.25 Jack Daniels 40% £4.50 BOTTLED BEER/CIDER

Jamesons 40% £4.00 Becks 5% £4.50 Southern Comfort 40% £3.75 Carlsberg 3.8% £4.50

Stella Artois 5% £4.50 COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Peroni 5.1% £4.50

Hennessey VS 40% £4.25 Bacardi Breezer 5% £4.50 Remy Martin VSOP 40% £4.75 Smirnoff Ice 5% £4.75

WINE/CHAMPAGNE SOFT DRINKS

Wine by the glass varies From £5.00 Pepsi/Diet Pepsi 180ml £2.25 Tattinger Brut Reserve,

glass 12% £10.75 Lemonade 125ml £1.50

Baby Mixers 113ml £1.50 PORT/SHERRY Mineral Water 1 ltr Bottle £4.00

Old Master Ruby 19% £4.50 Croft Original 17.5% £4.25 JUGS

Tio Pepe 17.5% £4.50 Orange Juice £8.50 Pimm’s No.1 & Lemonade £25.00

Weights and Measures Act

All spirits are served in measures of 25ml or multiples thereof. Wine is served in measures of 175ml. Please note that all of the above are subject to change, without prior notice. All Package Prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate.

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LOCATION

SOPWELL HOUSE Cottonmill Lane

St Albans Herts

AL1 2HQ

Telephone +44(0)1727 864477 Fax +44(0)1727 844741

[email protected] www.sopwellhouse.co.uk

SOPWELL

HOUSE

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DIRECTIONS From the M25 Clockwise, Heathrow

• Exit the M25 at junction 21a and at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A405 towards St Albans • Continue over two roundabouts and at the third take the third exit onto the A414 towards Hatfield • Take the first slip road signposted Shenley/Sopwell and turn left • At the mini roundabout turn left onto Cottonmill Lane • Sopwell House is situated approximately 1/4 mile down this road on the left hand side

From the M25 Anti-clockwise, Dartford Tunnel

• Exit the M25 at junction 22 and at the roundabout take the third exit towards St Albans • Continue ahead at the next roundabout and at the end of the dual carriageway, take the third exit at the

roundabout onto London Road • Continue to the third set of traffic lights and turn left onto Mile House Lane • Pass under the railway bridge and go straight over the mini roundabout onto Cottonmill Lane • Sopwell House is situated approximately 1/4 mile down this road on the left hand side

From the M1 Southbound

• Exit the M1 at junction 7 and join the A414 towards St Albans • At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A414 towards Hatfield • Take the first slip road signposted Shenley/Sopwell and turn left • At the mini roundabout turn left onto Cottonmill Lane • Sopwell House is situated approximately 1/4 mile down this road on the left hand side

From the M1 Northbound

• Exit the M1 at junction 6 following signs to St Albans • Continue over three roundabouts and at the fourth take the third exit onto the A414 towards Hatfield • Take the first slip road signposted Shenley/Sopwell and turn left • At the mini roundabout turn left onto Cottonmill Lane • Sopwell House is situated approximately 1/4 mile down this road on the left hand side

By Train

Thameslink operate a direct service between St Pancras. International and St Albans station. Fast and semi-fast train call at West Hampstead station before St Albans and the journey time is approx.15 minutes. Look for either BEDFORD service or ST ALBANS service. There is also a local service from Kentish Town, West Hampstead, Cricklewood, Hendon, Mill Hill Broadway, Elstree & Borehamwood, and Radlett. On arrival at St Albans station there is a taxi rank outside and the journey to Sopwell House is 5-10 minutes depending on traffic.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. DEFINITION "The Client" refers to the person or organisation making the booking and "the Hotel" refers to Sopwell House Hotel Country Club & Spa. 2. CONTRACT When the booking is confirmed by the client in writing, a contract is deemed to exist. 3. CONFIRMATION The Hotel will hold a provisional wedding/event booking for a maximum of 14 days unless otherwise agreed in writing by The Hotel. A Provisional booking puts neither party under any obligation to confirm the event. During this time, should a further enquiry be received, The Hotel reserves the right to ask for immediate confirmation from The Client by way of a signed contract or the enquiry made by the client may be released. 4. CHARGES & PAYMENT a) A non refundable deposit of £1000+VAT must be paid on confirmation along with a signed copy of the contract and Terms & Conditions. 50% of the contracted “Function Estimated Grand Total” is due 60 days prior to the event. The balance of the total anticipated charges must be paid 14 working days prior to the event. Any numbers less than the contracted “Minimum Numbers” at this date will be charged at full price – no refunds or transfer of monies are possible. Any outstanding balance will be payable prior to departure. b) Prices quoted are subject to variation up to 3 months prior to the function, after which they may vary due to Chancellor's budget, value added tax, excise duty, currency variation, or other reasons that are outside the management's control. 5. AMENDMENTS BY THE CLIENT a) Reductions in the duration or contracted value of the booking shall be subject to the Hotel's cancellation policy. b) Unless stated otherwise in writing, no charges will be made for any reductions in the numbers of less than 5% from those stated in the contract, providing they are received in writing at least 14 working days prior to arrival. c) The Client will adhere to the timetable agreed with the Hotel and completely vacate the premises at the agreed time. Banquets, where the meal commences over 30 minutes after the agreed time, will be liable for additional charges for staffing costs at the discretion of the Hotel. d) Should a reduction in numbers of 5% or more be made at any time prior to the event, and the released facilities and services cannot be resold, then any the reductions will be chargeable and subject to the Hotels Cancellation Policy. 6. EVENT CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT a) Cancellation fees are VAT Exempt. b) In the circumstances that the client has to cancel or postpone all or part of the confirmed booking at any time prior to the event, The Hotel will make every effort to re-sell the facilities on the client's behalf. In the event that the released facilities and services cannot be resold, then any reduction shall be subject to the Cancellation policy noted below c) Any cancellation or postponement must be confirmed in writing. Unless we resell the space and secured the same rates, the cancellation fees will be based on the noted schedule below: More than 180 days before the wedding date Loss of deposit Between 180 and 121 days of the wedding date 25% of total anticipated charges, based on min. numbers required Between 120 and 91 days of the wedding date 50% of total anticipated charges, based on min numbers required Less than 90 days of the wedding date 100 % of total anticipated charges, based on min numbers required d) The above cancellation policy is based on all pre-booked services booked by the client and includes but is not limited to rooms, meals, breakfast, drinks and event space. e) Rooming lists must be received two weeks prior to the arrival date. After this time cancellations from this rooming list or the events contract will become chargeable unless The Hotel can re sell the cancelled accommodation. f) All cancellations must be received in writing and the calculation of cancellation charges shall begin from midnight on the day the written cancellation is received by The Hotel. g) The cancellation charges will be calculated from: contracted numbers of attendees, the package price, additional contracted miscellaneous items and any holding bedroom blocks. h) A schedule of maximum anticipated gross revenue chargeable, as invoice will be issued at the time of cancellation. However a final invoice of cancellation charges will be raised after the event date, adjusted for revenues recovered through re-selling.

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7. BEDROOM CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT a) Cancellation fees are VAT Exempt. b) Less than 4 bedrooms we require 24 hours notice from 2 pm GMT the day prior to arrival 5 rooms up to 14 rooms we require 7 days notice 14 rooms up to 35 rooms we require 14 days notice 35 rooms or more a different term will apply subject to the number of rooms . c) Guests with confirmed reservations who do not arrive will be considered no shows and charged at the applicable rate. 8. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE The bedroom accommodation is available from 3.00pm on the day of arrival and, unless requested otherwise and agreed by the hotel, must be vacated by 11.00am on the day of departure. Failure to do so will incur a surcharge. Luggage can be stored if so required 9. FOOD AND BEVERAGES a) The Client will ensure that no food or beverage of any kind is brought onto the Hotel premises, except wedding cakes, or with the Hotel's written agreement. Should beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) be brought onto the Hotel premises on the day of the event, our team will ask you to remove them and for those beverages consumed that were brought onto the premises a charge will be added to your final invoice. b) The Client takes full responsibility to provide the Hotel with any dietary requirements that might be needed including any kind of allergy. c) The Hotel will happily cater for individual dietary requirements; we cannot however guarantee that any menus produced are completely free from nut traces. d) No outside beverage is allowed within The Hotel. e) No outside food is allowed on the premises without consent of the management. If permission is granted a service charge will be levied and an outside catering disclaimer form must be completed. f) The Hotel reserves the right to increase menu prices in line with seasonal fluctuations of ingredients. Should this be necessary, we will inform you in writing with as much notice as possible. g) In the situation of different menu items for different guests – i.e. dietary or otherwise – the client is responsible clearly indicating this on their subsequent table plan. 10. AMENDMENTS OR CANCELLATIONS BY THE HOTEL a) Should the Hotel for any reason beyond its control, need to make any amendments to your booking, we reserve the right to offer any alternative choice of facilities b) Should the Client make significant change to the programme or the expected number of guests, this may result in amendments in the applicable rates and/or facilities/function room offered by the hotel. c) The Hotel may cancel the booking due to any of the following: If the booking might, in the opinion of the Hotel, prejudice the reputation of the Hotel If the client is more than 30 days in arrears of previous payments. If the Hotel becomes aware of any alteration in the client's financial situation d) The Hotel will not be liable for any failure to provide or delay in providing facilities, service, food and beverages as a result of events or matters outside its control. 11. HEALTH & SAFETY The Client agrees to take "reasonable" precautions to ensure that no damage occurs or injury to any person. He is responsible for the actions of his guests and contractors for the damage or injury caused. 12. DANCE FLOOR Drinks are not allowed on the dance floor 13. ORDERLY CONDUCT a) The Client will conduct the event in an orderly fashion, ensure that no nuisance is caused, comply with any request of the Hotel management and abide by all applicable rules and regulations. b) If in the opinion of the hotel’s management it is felt that additional security procedures are required including but not limited to the provision of 3rd party personnel, the hotel reserves the right to enforce these measures and will notify the client prior to the event’s commencement. Any such costs involved will be to the account of the client c) In conjunction with the foregoing paragraphs, the hotel may require a security deposit by way of cash or pre-authorised credit cards. This security deposit will be up to the perceived value involved with the damages and or security clauses. This security deposit will be returned to the client should it not be required. The decision to return the security deposit will be made by the hotel management following the event. 14. DAMAGE a) The Client agrees to take reasonable precautions not to damage nor injure the Hotel property nor staff and is responsible for the actions of his guests and contractors for any such damage. The client shall be held responsible for any damage caused to the premises, utensils or equipment, whether wilfully, neglectfully, by default or otherwise, and will be liable for the cost of repairs and damages arising there from. This includes but is not limited to walls, wall coverings, floors, equipment and decorative items. b) The hotel accepts no liability for damage or loss to any goods, i.e. wedding presents that are brought into the Hotel c) At the end of the function please clear all personal effects as the hotel cannot accept any responsibility for the safekeeping of such items

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15. ADDITIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES a) The Client agrees to pay the Hotel charges for any extra goods or services provided at the request of himself or any person purporting to have the requisite. b) It is a term of letting that goods and services cannot be bought or sold on the premises, and no tickets may be sold at the door – unless written exception has been given by The Hotel. c) No third party contractor will be permitted to operate in The Hotel, without first providing a written risk assessment and copy of public liability insurance with cover to the value of 2 million. Evidence of safety testing of electrical equipment will also be requested by the Hotel. 16. EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS No stands or displays or signs may be erected on the premises, without prior written agreement. 17. EQUIPMENT a) The Client must obtain the Hotel's written agreement to the use of all materials brought onto the premises by him or a third party. Equipment must comply with all current regulations. The Client will be liable for any damage or injury, which arises out of the use of his equipment. b) The Client agrees to pay the Hotel charges for all electricity used additional to normal heating and lighting arrangements, telex, computer and fax lines. c) The Hotel cannot accept responsibility for the Client's equipment. d) No incendiary or explosive device may be activated under any circumstances within the Hotel or its ground. 18. CLIENT PROPERTY The client acknowledges that any such objects, equipment, furniture, stock or other property of any sort brought onto the premises will remain under the control and care of the customer and that the customer is in the best position to insure the property and accordingly it is reasonable for the company to exclude liability for such property to the extent excluded hereby. 19. ADVERTISING Any publicity for functions at the Hotel must be agreed by the management and should be of a standard to reflect the quality of the establishment. 20. FORCE MAJEURE If the Hotel is prevented or hindered from carrying out its obligations hereunder by circumstances beyond its reasonable control including (without prejudice to the generality the foregoing) government intervention, strikes, labour disputes, accidents, Acts of God, national or local disasters or war, then the Hotel's liability to the Client shall be no greater than the amount paid by the Client to the Hotel in respect of the function. If for any reasons beyond the Hotel's reasonable control the accommodation reserved cannot be made available to the Client the Hotel reserves the right to substitute similar or comparable accommodation for the function and such a substitution shall be accepted by the Client as satisfactory performance by the Hotel of its obligations hereunder to provide the accommodation so reserved. 21. AGREEMENT NON ASSIGNABLE The benefits under this contract are personal to the Client and shall not be assignable or transferred by the Client. 22. AGREEMENT GOVERNED BY ENGLISH LAW English Law shall govern this contract in all respects. 23. SERVICE OF NOTICES Any notice of invoice hereunder shall be duly served on either party if delivered to their address as last notified in writing to the other party hereunder. 24. VARIATIONS No oral representatives or agreements are recognised by the Hotel and by the conditions of this contract can be modified only by a supplementary written contract.

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