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2014

Weddings at Highgate HouseNorthamptonshire

We are flexible at Highgate House and our dedicated wedding planner will be happy to create a bespoke package for you, and be with you every step of the way to plan your special day. At Highgate House, we promise to host only one

wedding a day, ensuring you will be the sole focus of our attention.

Follow these simple steps to create your Highgate House wedding package:

1. Choose your civil ceremony room (if required)2. Choose your wedding day package3. Choose your evening celebration package4. Enjoy your wedding!

Civil Wedding CeremoniesIf you have chosen to have a civil ceremony at Highgate House, we have a choice of three available rooms, based on

the size of your wedding party.

Up to 120 guestsThe Floyd Room - £380

Up to 85 guestsThe Baronial Hall - £875

Up to 60 guestsThe Drawing Room - £575

AccommodationAt Highgate House we have 97 bedrooms which are located throughout the venue. Our traditional style bedrooms are situated in the main house and contemporary rooms are located in other buildings throughout the estate. A range of

rooms are available including single, double and family options and all prices include breakfast as standard.

Single room - £75Double or twin room - £95

Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) - £120

If your guests wish to upgrade to a traditional bedroom in the main house, there is a supplementary charge of £25.

Check-out is 10.30am, however late check-out is available upon request, at a supplementary charge.

Design Your Dream Wedding

Platinum

On Arrival (1 glass)Moët Champagne with Strawberries or Kir Royale

Wedding Breakfast3 course wedding breakfast with coffee and mints

Reception (1/2 bottle per guest)Pinot Grigio - Dry with an intense fruit and

soft golden colour ORPinot Noir - A full and powerful flowery bouquet, round

and soft on the palate

Toast (1 glass)Moët Champagne

£92 per guest for up to 62 adults£88 per guest for 63 adults or more

Gold

On Arrival (1 glass)Pimm’s Cocktail or Prosecco or Peach Bellini


Reception (1/2 bottle per guest)Sauvignon Blanc - Tropical fruit aromas and a palate

that is full of complex flavours ORShiraz - Deep coloured, full-flavoured and elegant with a

distinct smoky aroma

Toast (1 glass)Baron de Beaupre Champagne


• Room hire for your wedding breakfast• Pre-wedding menu tasting for bride and groom• Two wedding planning meetings prior to your day• Use of lawns and grounds for photos and drinks reception• Giant lawn games (available on request)

Rosé

On Arrival (1 glass)Rosé Champagne with Strawberries


Reception (1/2 bottle per guest)White Zinfandel - Crisp and fruity, delicate

salmon pink colour

Toast (1 glass)Rosé Champagne - A lovely salmon colour with intense

fresh fruit aromas


Silver

On Arrival (1 glass)Bucks Fizz


Reception (1/2 bottle per guest)House White - Crisp, clean dry wine with

underlying fruitiness ORHouse Red - Elegant, soft and smooth red with good

depth of flavour

Toast (1 glass)Sunnycliff Brut


• White linen, napkins and use of our cake knife and stand

• Four poster bridal suite for your wedding night• Toastmaster duties carried out by our trained staff• “Wedding guest for life” discount card

Based on different wine and champagne options, we have created four wedding day packages for you to choose from.

If you would prefer us to create your own bespoke package, we would be more than happy to accommodate this.Your dedicated wedding planner will work with you to help ensure everything is just as you wish.

Over and above your wedding package, the following is also included:

Your Wedding Day Packages

For your wedding breakfast, we have an extensive range of menu options for you to choose from. Please select one item from each course listed. All wedding breakfasts include coffee and mints to finish.

To Start

Chargrilled Lemon & Coriander Chicken,Crisp Little Gem Salad, Caesar Dressing, Crispy Croutons

Ham Hock & Chicken Terrine,Pea Shoot Salad, Sweet Wholegrain Mustard Dressing

Oak-Smoked Salmon,Rocket Salad, Dill Dressing (v)

(£1.50 supplement applies)

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms in a Mild Garlic & Cream Sauce,

Toasted Brioche, Crispy Pancetta

Marinated Greek Feta, Black Olive, Vine Tomato & Rocket Salad,

Spiced Salsa Dressing (v)

Hot Confit Duck Leg, Beetroot & Orange Salad, Herb Dressing

(£1.50 supplement applies)

Gratinated Goat’s Cheese on Toasted Brioche, Red Onion Salad, Walnut Dressing (v)

Vegetarian Main Courses

Baby Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Cannelloni,Capsicum Sauce, Crispy Leeks

Provençale Vegetable & Cheese Tart with a Sun-Dried Tomato Short Crust Pastry,

Tomato & Olive Sauce

Asparagus & Leek Risotto,Chervil Oil, Grated Pecorino Cheese

Aubergine, Red Onion & Goat’s Cheese Frittata,Asparagus Salad

Spiced Potato & Lentil Cakes,Tossed Oriental Salad, Mango & Chilli Dressing

Main Courses

Pan Fried Fillet of Pork,Fondant Potato, Confit Shallots, Brandy & Mushroom

Sauce

Grilled Fillet of Salmon,Steamed New Potatoes, Dill & Tomato Butter Sauce

Pan Fried Breast of Chicken,Pancetta & Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Rich Madeira Sauce

Roast Rack of Lamb,Dauphinoise Potatoes, Pancetta & Port Wine Sauce

(£3 supplement applies)

Roasted Sirloin of English Beef,Caramelised Onion Mashed Potato, Duo of Rich Red Wine

Sauce, Horseradish Cream (£2 supplement applies)

Trio of Sausages,Creamed Potatoes, Caramelised Onion Gravy

Grilled Fillet of Sea Bass, Roasted Red Pepper Risotto, Basil,

Sun-Blushed Tomato Dressing

Desserts

Iced White & Dark Chocolate Parfait,Hazelnut Praline, Vanilla Cream

Strawberry & Vanilla Meringue Roulade,Marinated Strawberries, White Chocolate Sauce

Sharp Lemon & Raspberry Tart,Fresh Cream, Raspberry Coulis

Hot Cherry & Praline Strudel,Vanilla Ice Cream, Kirsch Anglaise

Spiced Pear Tart Tatin,Ice Cream, Butterscotch Sauce

(£1 supplement applies)

Baked ‘New York’ Style Cheesecake with a hint of Lemon, Compote of Raspberries

Your Wedding Breakfast Menu

For your evening celebration, you can choose from various food options, with or without an evening drinks reception. Prices include room hire for your evening reception until midnight.

Evening Drinks ReceptionOffer a drink to your evening guests from £4.50 per glass

Evening Finger BuffetSix items: £15.95 | Eight items: £17.95 | Ten items: £19.95 (per guest)

Toasted French Bread topped with Tomato, Pepperoni & ParmesanHot Lamb Koftas, Yoghurt Dip

Tortilla Wraps with Hoi Sin Duck or Coronation ChickenCocktail Sandwiches (v)

Vegetable Chinese Dim Sums, Dipping Sauces (v)Poached Salmon, Cucumber & Dill Mayonnaise

Toasted Ciabatta, Onion Marmalade, Brie, Mozzarella Cheese (v)Cocktail Sausages tossed in Honey & Sesame, Grain Mustard

Jacket Wedges, Sour Cream Dip (v)Goujons of Plaice, Tartare Sauce

A Selection of Mini Bagels, filled with Parma Ham or with Smoked Salmon & Cream CheeseAssorted Mini Quiche

Assorted Chicken KebabsMini Indian Bites, Yoghurt Dip (v)

***Chocolate Baby Eclairs

Fruit TartletsChocolate Brownies

Hog Roast£22.50 per guest (minimum 80 guests)

Spit Roast Suckling Pig filled with Fragranced Herbs & Apricot & Thyme Seasoning,Freshly Baked Bread, Pickles, Chutneys, Sauces, Selection of Six Salads

Italian Buffet£20 per guest

Homemade Beef LasagneAssorted Pizzas & Garlic Bread

Penne Pasta with Tomato, Olives & Pecorino Cheese (v)

Salads:Tomato & Basil

Cucumber & MintPotato with Garlic & OreganoRocket, Chard & Parmesan

Mixed Salad LeavesColeslaw

***Individual Tiramisu

Panna Cotta with BerriesFresh Fruit Salad

Barbeque£20 per guest

Homemade Burgers with RelishHighgate House recipe Sausages

Chicken Breast or Halloumi Cheese Skewers (v)Vegetarian Sausages (v)

Accompaniments:Potato Salad & Coleslaw

Mixed Leaf SaladTomato & Cucumber Salad

Baked PotatoesSelection of Breads & Rolls

***Strawberry Trifle

Eton MessFresh Fruit Salad

Your Evening Celebration

In addition to our wedding packages, we also offer the following supplements which you may choose to help enhance your day further.

CanapésThree items - £6.50 per guest. Choose additional items for £1.75 each. Please make your selection from the following:

Wedding Extras

The Small Important People at your Wedding

Children up to 12 have the choice of a half portion of your chosen wedding breakfast or a children’s meal, children aged 12-18 are charged as adults at £52 per person for the wedding breakfast.

Half portion Wedding Breakfast: Infants 0–3 - free of charge; Children 4–12 – £26 per child.Childrens Menu: Infants 0–3 - free of charge; Children 4–12 – £12.50 per child.

Children’s Drinks Package - £8.50 per child

On Arrival (1 glass)Non-alcoholic Cocktail

ReceptionOrange or Apple Juice

ToastLemonade or Elderflower Pressé served in a Champagne Glass

Mini Yorkshires with Beef & HorseradishMini Toad in the Hole

Mini Beer Battered Fish & ChipsHam, Pine Nut & Cheddar Fritter

Blinis with Smoked Salmon & Cream CheeseAsparagus and Bearnaise Tarts (v)

Green Olive Tapenade with Parma Ham Bruschetta, Lemon Oil

For your drinks reception (per guest)

Ice Cream Stall (selection of flavours to choose from) - £2.75Strawberries & Cream Stall- £3.50

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - £3.85Private Conservatory Bar - £500 (2 hrs)

Private Cellar Bar - £200 (2 hrs)

For your wedding breakfast (per guest)

Glass of Port or Brandy - £3.75Intermediate Course - from £4.75

Cheese & Biscuits - £5.50

Croque-MonsieurBaby Spinach, Roasted Pepper & Stilton Frittata (v)

Oriental King Prawns & DipMozzarella, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta (v)

Warm Homemade Cheese Twists (v)Selection of Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Feta Cheese (v)Warmed Capricorn Goat’s Cheese served in a Pastry Cup,

Onion Marmalade, Basil Oil (v)

For your evening reception

Cheese Table: Selection of 4 Cheeses with Biscuits, Celery & Grapes - £85 per 50 guests

Chocolate Fountain: Lashings of delicious Milk Chocolate served with Marshmallows, Flapjack Pieces, Fruit &

Mini Doughnuts - £395

Ye Olde Sweet Shop: A stall set up for your evening reception with bowls and jars of sweets, and bags for your guests to create their own ‘Pick’n’Mix’ - £65 per 50 guests

Extension of your cash bar after midnight - £150 per hour (maximum 2am)

Your Little Extras

Design Your Package

We are happy to create a quote for you, but hope that the following chart will enable you to prepare some preliminary costings for your wedding at Highgate House.

Item Cost Per Person Number of Guests TotalCivil Ceremony:

FloydBaronial HallDrawing Room

£380 per room£875 per room£575 per room £

*Wedding Day Package:PlatinumRoséGoldSilver

£92 / £88£86 / £82£82 / £78£78 / £74 £

Canapés x 3 Items £6.50 £

*Evening Reception:Finger Buffet (6 Items)Finger Buffet (8 Items)Finger Buffet (10 Items)Italian BuffetBarbequeHog Roast

£15.95£17.95£19.95£20£20£22.50 £

Bridal Suite £0 £0.00

Bar Extension £150 per hour x hrs £

Your Extras

£

*Denotes required element Total £

Notes About Your Day

• Please contact our wedding planner (01604 731999) to arrange your own personal viewing of the property and grounds at Highgate House.

• A no-obligation provisional booking can be held for 14 days.• A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of £1,500 is payable upon confirmation of your booking

by signed contract.• 50% of the contracted value of your event will be payable 120 days before your event, with the

final balance payable 35 days before your event.• We strongly advise you to take out Event Insurance, cancellation charges will apply in case of

postponement or total cancellation and event insurance may well cover the reasons for cancellation.• You will be invited to 2 planning meetings with our wedding planner at mutually convenient times.• Weddings held on a Friday and Saturday through peak season are required to take 20 bedrooms. This

also applies to Sundays & Mondays on a bank holiday weekend.• The main bar is available to your wedding pre-post ceremony, but is not available for private use.• If, for any reason, the specific wines listed in this document become unavailable, we will discuss

suitable options with you.• Minimum numbers will apply on Saturday during peak months (50 for the Baronial Hall, 60 in the

daytime and 100 in the evening for the Coote Room). This also applies to bank holiday weekends.• This document applies to Weddings & Civil Partnerships taking place in 2014.• Wheelchair access to some of our facilities may be restricted owing to the historic nature and/or

listed status of our properties.• Highgate House has induction loops on site for the hard of hearing.• Our promotional literature is available in large print and spoken word format.• A range of our vegetarian dishes have been accredited by the Vegetarian Society, and the procedures

and practices they recommend are ones we adopt across all the meat-free options we offer. With a little notice we are happy to accommodate any special dietary requirement.

• Registrar or church fees are not included. Ceremonies should be booked with the registry office directly, date and times confirmed and fees are payable to them.

• All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate of 20% (We may levy an additional charge to cover any possible increase imposed on this tax by the Government).

In all instances, please contact us for specific information and assistance prior to your arrival. We will endeavour to help in any way we can.

Please check our website for the latest release of this document: this is version 2014.1 which was issued 12th August 2013. In the unlikely event of these

prices being changed after printing owing to circumstances beyond our control, the current ones will be available to download as a PDF. At the time of

making a provisional booking, our Sales Office will issue the current prices that will apply to your wedding if they differ from those contained herein.

Special offers available*• Thursday weddings - 10% Discount• Off-peak months (January, February, March & November) - 10% Discount• All inclusive wedding packages

*Subject to availability, not applicable to bank holiday weekends, minimum numbers apply

Highgate House, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northampton. NN6 8NN01604 731999 | [email protected]

www.sundialweddings.com/highgatehouse

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