MIDWEEK WEDDING OFFER – 2024 & 2025

***Enquire at the estate office for our great deals on AUTUMN AND WINTER 2024 midweek weddings, with offers available on our last few dates!***

 

At Owlpen we understand that it is sometimes easier to see just one quote, instead of having to work out lots of different costs per head. In recognition of this, we offer a midweek wedding package, which keeps things simple.

Our midweek wedding package includes the following benefits:

• Use of the estate for two nights, where required.  We invite you to arrive the day before your wedding, to give you an opportunity to decorate and get ready for the big day.  We can also host a dinner or informal get-together the night before, in the Cyder Barn, if required.

• Use of the Owlpen Manor Estate including the gardens and grounds.

• Exclusive use of the brand new pole barn, and medieval Cyder Barn, for dining and dancing.

• Access to the Manor House itself for ceremonies for up to 50 people.

• Wine for 40 people: our package includes a bottle of wine per head (sparkling, red and white), spread out over the reception, wedding breakfast, and speeches. We also offer ‘beer buckets’ at a discounted price if you would like more variety during the reception, and our fully stocked bar will be open for evening drinks.

• Food for 40 people: the cost includes a three-course meal.  Choose one dish from a range of options outlined below.

• All cutlery, crockery and glassware is included in the fee.  Seating is on long trestle tables which don’t need table linen.  If you would like linen, or prefer round tables, there is an additional fee.

NB We usually host our midweek weddings on a Wednesday.  This allow you to arrive the day before with no one else there except from you.  In the same way, on the Thursday you need not be in any hurry to leave.  If you would prefer a Thursday wedding, we can arrange this for you.  The only difference is that there is a tighter deadline for checking out of the accommodation in the morning.  It is up to you! 

PRICES

The price for our midweek wedding package is £4950, October to end of April. This price includes alcohol and food for up to 40 people.

The price for May and September is £5950.

June, July and August is £6950.

For additional guests, the fee is £64.50 per head, £37.50 for children, and £24.50 for kids under ten years old.  They can enjoy bottomless soft drinks all day (elderflower, orange juice, apple juice), all included.

If you would prefer to opt for a dry hire option – without food or drinks – the fee is £5250 For May-September, and £3750 for the rest of the year.

The holiday cottages are charged out separately.  Our nine boutique holiday cottages can sleep 40 people in total, and cost around £50-£65 per person per night, based on a two-night stay (the night before, and the night of the celebrations).

NB these published prices are valid for 2024 and 2025 weddings.  Prices for 2026 may vary.

 

 

MENU OPTIONS

Choose from one of our best-selling options for starter, main and dessert.

Please Note: You can choose four options from a selection of canapés, in place of a starter. These will be served during the drinks reception. If you would like to add canapés into the mix as well, the additional fee will be £12.50 per head.

Canapés

Local Award Winning Cocktail Sausages with a Wholegrain Mustard & Honey Dip 

Mushroom, Spinach, Tamari and Cream Tartlets

Pea Soup, Feta, Mint and Pepper oil

Marinated Greek Kalamata Olives, Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Guilin Chicken Skewers

Smoked Mackerel Paté, Cucumber to dip

Mediterranean Crévettes, Curry Mayonnaise

Marinated Anchovies, sun-blushed Tomato Pesto, served with Crostini

Chicken Liver Parfait, Bruschetta and Apple Chutney

Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers with Basil

Sweet Potato, sliced & topped with Guacamole & Charred Red Pepper

Chorizo Sausage with a Pea Purée

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Starters

Chicken Liver Parfait, Bruschetta and Apple Chutney

Candied Golden & Baby Beetroot, with Goats Cheese and a Walnut Pesto

Beetroot Cured Salmon, Watercress, Horseradish Cream, served with Home-Baked Sourdough Rye Bread

Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fish Cakes, with Tarragon, Chervil, Spring Onion, Gherkin and Caper Salad with Mushy Peas

Baked Aubergine & Pomegranate Salad with Yoghurt & Fresh Mint

Vegetarian Sharing Boards:

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Main Courses

Slow Roasted Belly of Pork, Apple Sauce, Crackling and Cider Reduction

Braised Cotswold Lamb Shank, Parsnip Purée and Rosemary Jus, Seasonal Vegetables

Roast Chicken with Chestnut Stuffing, Celeriac Purée, and Red Wine, Lemon and Thyme Jus

Sea Bass with Braised Fennel, New Potatoes and Lemon

Trio of Local Sausages, Buttery Mash, Cavolo Nero and Caramelised Red Onion Gravy (vegetarian and vegan options available)

Chickpea and Aubergine Tagine, Quinoa, Apricot and Roasted Cashew Nuts (v)

Roasted Squash, Stuffed with Almonds, Hazelnuts, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds, Puy Lentils and Vegetables with a Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and Red Wine Jus (v)

Classic Afternoon Tea

For more info please see our additional info page, here.

The Great British BBQ

NB this is not a three-course meal but one big feed instead.  If you choose this option you also need to choose round tables as the trestles are not large enough to accommodate all of the food!  For more info please see our additional info page, here.

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Desserts

Owlpen Mess – Raspberry, Strawberry, Meringue, Cream, Saffron

Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

Home-made traditional apple crumble and vanilla custard

Summer Pudding, Clotted Cream and Mixed Berry Coulis

Sweet and Salty Cheesecake with Fresh Cherries and Star Anise

A Selection of English Artisan Cheeses, Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Apple Chutney

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Tea/ coffee priced at additional £3.50 per person

FOR FULL INFORMATION ABOUT DIETARY REQUIREMENTS, AND HOW TO MAKE YOUR MENU CHOICES, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

 

DRINKS

The package explained above includes alcohol for you and your guests during the reception and the meal.  In total, it works out as a bottle of wine per head. 

The wine that we offer is as follows:

Reception: 2 glasses of Owlpen Manor prosecco

Wedding breakfast: 3 glasses of Owlpen Manor house wine

Usually 1 glass white and 2 glasses red, but it depends on your preference.  NB this includes an alcohol-free wine option.

Our house white is a Southern French Sauvignon Blanc.  Our red wine is a Merlot from the Languedoc. It is a classic, robust red wine which pairs well with grilled or roast meats and root vegetables.

Toasts for speeches: 1 glass of Owlpen Manor prosecco

After that the bar opens!

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