Wedding Packages

A L L E R T O N C A S T L E

2021 and beyond

The Gerald Arthur Rolph Foundation for Historic Preservation and Education VAT registered Number: 295367557

Charity Number: 517743

Exclusively Yours

Bradshaws of York

with

Caterers of Distinction

• Exclusive use of Allerton Castle, its terraces, parkland and grounds.• Services of a dedicated Wedding Planner and Event Manager, who can act as an informal Master of Ceremonies.• Complimentary Food & Wine Tasting for the couple.• Luxurious Palace suite for bridal preparations and day use by the Wedding couple.• The impressive Billiards room for the groom’s party to relax and play a game of billiards pre- ceremony.• Great Hall for drinks reception, group photographs and for your evening party.• Reception Drinks and Canapes from Bradshaws of York's Ampleforth and Baroness Menus.• Memorial Garden with reflection pool for your drinks and canapes reception with stunning backdrops for photographs.• Oak carved hallway and Conservatory leading out to the spacious terraces for your day time entertainment.• Gothic style oak easel for your table plan up to size A1.• 3 Course Wedding Breakfast from Bradshaws of York's Baroness Menu; Wine and Toast drinks from the Ampleforth Drinks Menu.• Magnificent vaulted Ballroom for your Wedding Breakfast, speeches and evening food with red banquet chairs and a selection of tables with white linen tablecloths and white linen napkins.• All white crockery, cutlery, modern tulip style stemmed glasses and associated service equipment for your event.• Professional, trained staff to serve your meal and drinks.• Complimentary use of our square or round cake stand and cake knife, with free cake cutting.• Additional tables with white linen tablecloths for your cake, gifts and registrar.• Mezzanine balcony for some romantic photographs.• A Cash Bar facility, at no extra cost to yourselves.• Evening Finger Buffet for both your day and evening guests.• Roaring fire with snug chesterfields for relaxing, by the impressive Gothic fireplace, within the Great Hall.• Free Car Parking for up to 100 cars.• Facilities for spectacular firework displays (by approved companies only).

The prices are per person for an adult day guestChildren aged (4 years to 13 years old) are half the price of an adult Minimum numbers are due to venue exclusivity, which we offer, at no extra costAll prices are subject to VAT

W E D D I N G P A C K A G E S

FRIDAYS

£130/min 40 guests

£150/min 50 guests

£170/min 50 guests

Low Season Nov/Jan/Feb

Mid Season March/April/Oct/Dec

High Season May/June/July/Aug/Sept

MID WEEK

£120/min 15 guests

£140/min 30 guests

£150/min 40 guests

SAT, SUN ANDBANK HOLIDAYS

£150/min 50 guests

£170/min 50 guests

£190/min 60 guests

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE:

B A R O N E S S M E N U Canapes

Smoked Salmon Club SandwichDill, Lemon

Balsamic Cherry Tomato Tart Pesto, Ricotta (v)

Home Smoked Chicken on CrostiniMango, Lime, Coriander

Black Bomber Cheese Straw Smoked Paprika (v)

Starters

Smoked Haddock SouffléParmesan, Spinach, Leek

Celeriac and Apple SoupYorkshire Blue Beignet, Thyme (v)

Ham Hock PersilladeFermented Vegetables, Peashoots

Chargrilled CauliflowerBlack Bomber, Apple, Raisin (v)

Main

Roast Loin of PorkCider, Crackling, Smoked Greens

Charred Lamb RumpMint, Baby Roots, JusFree Range Chicken

Chestnut Mushroom, Tarragon, Cream Pan Fried Tofu

Tuscan Beans, Pistou, Sweet Potato (v)

DessertChocolate York Ale Cake

Blackcurrant Sorbet, Cocoa ThinCustard Panna Cotta

Rhubarb, CrumbleGlazed Lemon Tart

Raspberry, Crème Fraiche, MintMuscat Poached PearGinger, Parkin, Honey

Choose Any Three

Selection of Sandwiches and WrapsVegetable and Goats Cheese Crolines (v)

Breaded Butterfly Prawn, Sweet Chilli DipOnion Bhaji, Pickle Tray Garnish (v)

Salt and Pepper Chicken SkewerLocally Made Scotch Egg, Mustard MayoSpring Onion and Cheddar Quiche (v)

Yorkshire Crisps

Drinks Reception – Two drinks per guest.Select two alcoholic and two non-alcoholic drinks

Pimms Number 1 Cup

Prosecco Il Fresco Villa Sandi orProsecco Il

Fresco Rosé Brut Villa SandiBottled Continental Lager 330ml

Non-Alcoholic Fruit PunchElderflower Press Fresh Fruit Juice

Meal Selection – Three glasses per guest.

Select a White and a Red

Tonada Sauvignon Blanc, ChileMarsanne Viognier, Xavier Roger, France

Pinot Grigio Ca’ Tesore, Italy Tonada Merlot, Chile

Malbec, Xavier Roger, France Rioja Vega Tempranillo, Spain

Toast– One glass per guest

ProseccoIl Fresco Villa Sandi

All of the above are included in our packages

E V E N I N G F I N G E R B U F F E T

A M P L E F O R T H D R I N K S P A C K A G E

Ceremony in Great Hall - £800.00

Drawing Room for signing the wedding register and for family photographs-

£150.00

Tudor Room for day use only from 12 noon - £50.00

Tudor Bedroom for day use only from 12 noon - £100.00

Palace Suite for overnight use from 12 noon until 10.30am next day - £120.00

Tudor Bedroom for overnight use from 12 noon until 10.30am next dayTwo doubles available (each)- £200.00

Continental Breakfast (per person) - £18.50

Traditional Cooked Breakfast (per person) - £27.50

Chiavari Limewash chairs with Ivory Seat Pads (each) - £3.00

Ivory full length carpet for Ceremony in Great Hall - £100.00

Two-tier Oak Poseur Tables (each) - £25.00

Lycra Chair Covers fitted (each) - £3.50

We don’t have any sashes or bows to decorate the chairs but would be happy

to dress the chairs with sashes your provide (each) - £1.00

C A S T L E U P G R A D E S

All prices are subject to VAT

C A T E R I N G U P G R A D E S

All prices are per person unless specified

Countess Menu - £6.00Duchess Menu - £12.00Tasting Menu - £22.00

Fountain Drinks Package - £9.00Rievaulx Drinks Package - £16.00

Wine Pairing for Tasting Menu - £30.00Evening Sharing Platter - £1.50

Evening Street Food - £3.00

British Cheeseboard - £30.00 per tableYorkshire Cheeseboard - £36.00 per table

Choice Menu Main Course - £5.00Choice Menu Three Course - £10.00

Cheese Wedding Cake - £8.00Truffled Brie - £9.00

Bottled Harrogate Spa Water - £1.50

Extras

All Menus include the following:

Locally Made Bread and Wensleydale Salted ButterYorkshire Tea, Coffee and Handmade Chocolates

Jugs of Iced Water on each table

Please choose one starter (plus a vegetarian option), one main course(plus a vegetarian option) and one dessert from your chosen menu

Please note dishes are interchangeable between menus, however this

may attract a supplementary charge.

All prices are subject to VAT

CanapesThree Little Pigs Chorizo Frittata

Tomato, Pepper, Parmesan Gravadlax on Rye

Dill, Beetroot, HorseradishKing Prawn Skewer

Laska Curry, Ginger, CorianderYorkshire Fettle and Pea on Toast

Mint, Olive Oil (v)Black Bomber Cheese Straw

Smoked Paprika (v)

StartersChicken and Pistachio Terrine

Carrot, Pomegranate, PaprikaSlow Cooked Belly Pork

White Beans, Pine Nut, CauliflowerBrie de Meaux

Shallots, Butternut, Pecan (v) Poached Salmon

Thai Flavours, Risotto, Lime

MainStuffed Chicken Breast

Smoked Cheddar, Bacon Crumb, MarsalaYorkshire Sirloin of BeefGiant Yorkshire Pudding,

Horseradish, OnionCrusted Sea Bream

Tomato, Lemon, FennelArtichoke Puff Pastry TartRicotta, Honey, Peashoots (v)

Dessert

Blueberry Bread and Butter PuddingWhite Chocolate, Maple Syrup, Lemon

Vanilla CheesecakeWalnut, Grapes, Apple Parfait

Strawberry and Almond TartClotted Cream Ice Cream

Millionaires Shortbread in a GlassButterscotch Sauce, York Chocolate, Tonka Bean

Canapes Crispy Chicken

Spicy Red Pepper Dip Scallop

Parma Ham Fig and Goats Cheese Puff

Walnut, Rocket (v)Smoked Salmon Gougére

Cream Cheese, Lemon, Chives Rare Fillet of Beef

Creamed Blue Cheese, RadicchioBlack Bomber Cheese Straw

Smoked Paprika (v)

StartersSt Helens Goats Cheese

Beetroot, Tapenade, Baby Carrot (v) Whitby Crab and Prawns

Filo, Lemon Gremolata, CorianderBeetroot Cured Salmon

Horseradish, Root Vegetables, Thyme Crackers (v)Cumbrian Air-Dried Ham and Ye Olde Yorke

Peach, Tomato, Basil

MainFillet of Beef Wellington

Mushroom, Beetroot, Bordeaux FlavoursSmoked Loin of Lamb

Herb Crust, Aubergine, TomatoRoasted Monkfish

Yorkshire Broad Beans, Chorizo, Beer BatterWild Mushrooms

Soft Polenta, Celeriac, Truffle (v)

DessertHoney Caramel Tart

Chocolate Macaroon, Vanilla Ice CreamRaspberry Meringue Pie

Poached Pear, HazelnutSticky Toffee Fondant

Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Coconut BiscuitWhittaker’s Pink Gin Fruit Jellies

Mascarpone, Shortbread, Mint

C O U N T E S S M E N U

D U C H E S S M E N U

Amuse Bouche Roast Baby CarrotDukkha,Spelt, Yorkshire Fettle (v)

Bread

Haxby Bakehouse Sour Dough,Wensleydale Salted Butter

Duck Consommé

Smoked Duck, Pickled Mushrooms

Spiced Cod FritterChorizo, Saffron, Aioli

Ampleforth Cider Cured Sea TroutCrab, Sea Vegetables

Holme Farm Venison Cottage Pie

Beetroot, Thyme

Rare Fillet of BeefSalsa Verde, Onion, Radicchio

York Porter Rarebit

Tomato, Shallot

Lemon Verbena CakeAldborough Rapeseed,Rhubarb, Ice Cream

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Evening Finger Buffet~

Ampleforth Drinks PackageA Wine Pairing is available for

the Tasting Menu.~

Please ask if you require anymore details

Starters

Dough Balls, Garlic Butter (v)Mini Yorkies, Onion Gravy

Junior Antipasti – Carrots, Mild Cheddar,Ham, Tomatoes,

Grapes and Strawberries

Main Courses

Breaded Chicken Strips, French Fries, BeansCheese and Tomato Pizza, Potato Wedges (v)

Baby Cumberland Sausages, Mashed Potatoes,Peas, Gravy

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding,

Butterscotch Sauce, Ice CreamStrawberry Jelly, Ice Cream

Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Sauce, Ice Cream~

Plus a selection of soft drinks

9 C O U R S E T A S T I N G M E N U

C H I L D R E N ' S M E N U

Continental Meats and CheesesPork Pies with Assorted Toppings

Baked CamembertPepperonata

Rocket and ParmesanPickles and Olives

Sun Dried Tomato HummusCrusty Baguette

Bread Sticks

CheeseburgerBrioche, Tomato, Onion, Dill Pickle

Jerk Chicken

Coconut Rice and Peas, Mango Salsa

Cornish PastyHomemade Brown Sauce

Soft Tacos

Chilli Beef, Cheddar, Guacamole, Iceberg

Chargrilled Yorkshire Squeaky Cheese Peppers, Red Onion (v)

Falafel

Tahini Yoghurt, Carrot (v)

BratwurstCurry Ketchup

Spiced Lamb

Flatbread, Honey Yoghurt

Crispy Chicken KaraageHirata Bun, Siracha Mayo, Pickled Cucumber

Paneer and Pepper Naanza

Cumin, Garlic (v)

Prawn and Tofu Pad Thai Lime, Coridander

E V E N I N G S H A R I N G P L A T T E R

E V E N I N G S T R E E T F O O D

C H E E S E A N D B I S C U I T S

C H E E S E W E D D I N G C A K E

British Cheese Platter: Blue Stilton, Somerset Brie & Black Bomber

Yorkshire Cheese Platter:

Harrogate Blue, Ye Olde Yorke, Mature Wensleydale & YorkshireChedder

Truffled Brie de Meaux:

Risotto, Chanterelles & Grapes

We have an extensive list of British andContinental cheese served with grapes,

celery, figs, oatcakes & Chutney

Drinks Reception – Two drinks per guest.Select two alcoholic and two non-alcoholic

Pimms Number 1 Cup

Prosecco Il Fresco Villa Sandi

Bottled Continental Lager 330ml

Cocktail of the Day

Elderflower Presse Fresh Fruit Juice

Meal Selection – Three glasses per guest

Select a White and a Red

Kuki Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, NZ

Chenin Blanc, Freedom Cross, South Africa

Principe de Viana Chardonnay, Spain

Chateau Moulin de Mallet, France

Principe de Viana Crianza, Spain

Pinot Noir Whale Point. Australia

Toast – One glass per guest

Baron de Beaupre Champagne

Drinks Reception – Two drinks per guest.

Select two alcoholic and two non-alcoholic drinks

Pimms Number 1 Cup

Baron de Beaupre Champagne

York Gin and Fevertree Tonic

Masons Vodka Cocktail

Bottled Yorkshire Craft Ales 330ml

Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch

Elderflower Presse Fresh Fruit Juice

Meal Selection – Three glasses per guest Select a White and a Red

Sancerre Domaine Gueneau, France Verdicchio la

Staffa, Italy

Irvine Springhill Pinot Gris, Australia

Château Puy-Razac Grand Cru

St Emilion, France

Lagarde Malbec, Argentina

Rioja Vega Gran Reserva, Spain

Toast – One glass per guest

Pol Roger Brut Reserve

F O U N T A I N S D R I N K S P A C K A G E

R I E V A U L X D R I N K S P A C K A G E

Allerton Castle is a Grade I listed building and certain restrictions need to apply inaccordance with guidelines of English Heritage, Health and Safety and fireregulations to ensure the protection of the property, its fabric, fixtures andfurnishings for your heritage, and for your safety and that of your guests.

H E L P F U L I N F O R M A T I O N

Location

Booking

Allerton Castle is located between Harrogate and York in North Yorkshire. We are less than half amile from the A1M, junction 47, which is very convenient for guests travelling from the North orSouth. You cannot see us from the A1M or see the motorway from the Castle. There are lots ofHotels and B&B’s with a range of accommodation close by.

We would love to meet with you and show you around the castle and can hold a date for you for 2weeks whilst you consider your options. On booking we ask for a non-refundable deposit of£1500 to confirm your wedding day. A further payment of £3500 is due 60 days before yourwedding celebration. The balance, plus any upgrades, and a bond of £500 are due 30 days beforeyour wedding celebration. As guest numbers are likely to change, we ask for final guest numbersto be confirmed by 14 days before your wedding.

You can upgrade your package to include a Civil Ceremony or Blessing for up to 100 guests at£800 + VAT, this fee includes set up/tables and chairs/licence. For a Civil Ceremony you mustmake all arrangements with the Harrogate registrar. We would recommend this be done as earlyas possible, as availability may be limited. (Tel: 01609 780780).

Ceremonies and Blessings

The package fee paid is for the day of your wedding celebration from 1pm (12 noon if a ceremonyor blessing). If there has been no event the day before, the bridal party can have early access tothe Palace Suite from 10am. We strive to be as flexible as possible for you and, your Weddingplanner will work closely with you on the timings and finer details of your day.Last orders are called at 11.15pm. Bar closes at 11.30pm with dancing until 11.45pm and carriages at12 midnight. We ask that all suppliers, such as band, when breaking down on the night of thewedding, have all their items outside and ready for departure by 12:30am. Please note, theremight be a charge issued to the couple, which should be discussed with suppliers, regarding thisdeparture time. Please ask a member of staff for more details about this circumstance. Cars can be left overnight in the car park until 10:30am the following day.

Your Day

Guest Numbers

Due to complete exclusivity, we ask for a minimum number of adult day guests, please see page2. We are able to consider bespoke packages for ceremony only or marquee weddings, as well asreduced times or late availability bookings. The maximum number of guests is 100 for a CivilCeremony or Blessing in the Great Hall and for dining in the Ballroom and we can host a total of200 guests in the Great Hall for an evening reception.

Chidren

Allerton Castle Bedrooms

Children are very welcome; however, they must always be under parental supervision. If you have 10or more children under the age of 13 attending, we recommend you engage professional childcare toensure that children are always entertained. Unfortunately, due to Health and Safety risks Childrenare not allowed upstairs on the gallery, except where part of the bridal party and are not permitted tostay overnight. Please ask a member of staff for more information if you have any questionsregarding the child safeguarding policy.

The Palace Suite is included within your Wedding package and is available for day use for pre-ceremony preparations, such as dressing and for use by the Wedding couple Groom only throughoutthe day. If preferred, it is possible to use the Tudor Room with one of the Tudor Bedrooms insteador upgrade to add one or both Tudor Rooms for day use only from 12noon.You can choose to stay overnight on the evening of your wedding in the Palace suite for £120 + VAT.We also have two Tudor Bedrooms that can be booked for overnight use for £200 + VAT each.Guest bedrooms can only be booked if the couple is staying overnight.We ask that overnight guests retire by 12:30am and to depart by 10.30am the following morning.

We do allow confetti, but we ask for Biodegradable and that is thrown outside only please. We regretthat party poppers are not permitted and in the event of confetti or petals being thrown inside theremay be a clean-up charge deducted from your bond.To preserve the oak floors English Heritage requires that all high heels must be larger than a postagestamp, or that heel protectors are worn on slim heeled shoes. Our staff can provide heel protectors ata cost of £3 per pair and this charge can be deductible from your Bond.

Castle Quirks

Food and Drink

Catering on the day is provided by Bradshaws of York whose friendly and professional team aim toprovide you with the most delicious food and excellent service. With a flexible attitude towards yourmenu, please speak to them directly to discuss your choices.Please note they will also be able to advise on the presence of any allergens in your chosen menu andcan provide you with a full “Allergen Checklist.”You are very welcome to bring your own Wedding Cake, which we are happy to cut and serve for youat no extra charge, however consumption of own food and drink is not permitted within the Castle orits grounds (except babies). Due to our licensing restrictions we cannot allow corkage.Health and Hygiene regulations state that leftover food cannot be taken away (except Wedding Cake).

Wedding Rehearsal

Our spectacular bridal entrance down the Great Hall staircase can appear a little daunting, and wetherefore offer you, and up to 8 guests, a 30-minute wedding rehearsal for you to practice the stairswith your wedding shoes and chosen music.Your wedding planner can arrange this with you as convenient, be it the week or the day before,depending on availability.

Wedding Insurance

We strongly suggest you take out wedding insurance to include £5m public liability damage cover.You are responsible for any damage caused at Allerton Castle by you, your guests or suppliers andinsurance cover will give you peace of mind.

A L L E R T O N C A S T L E

The Rolph Foundation Allerton Castle

Allerton MaulevererNorth Yorkshire

HG5 0SE01423 330927

allertoncastle.events@gmail.comwww.allertoncastle.co.uk

Bradshaws of York Unit3 London Ebor Business Park

York YO26 6PB

01904 780507bradshawsofyork@btconnect.com

www.bradshawsatallertoncastle.co.uk

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The Gerald Arthur Rolph Foundation for Historic Preservation and Education VAT registered Number: 295367557

Charity Number: 517743