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Your Wedding at The Bear of Rodborough Hotel

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The bear of rodborough Hotel, Rodborough common, stroud, gloucestershire gl5 5de

Tel: 01453 878522 Email: [email protected] www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk

A Special Venue for a Special DayCongratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering The Bear of Rodborough as a venue for your special day.

Planning the most important day of your life can be a little daunting, with the huge variety of options available. The venue is arguably the starting point inyour wedding journey, so whether you are looking for an intimate gathering of your closest friends and family, or perhaps something a little different – hereat The Bear we appreciate that no two weddings are the same, so we will help you tailor your wedding to your exact needs and requirements.

Should you choose The Bear to celebrate your special day, then our wedding co-ordinator will be on hand to guide and support you every step of the way.With practical advice on menus, wine, table layouts and evening entertainment.

With 45 bedrooms, The Bear can offer accommodation for all your friends and family, from single rooms, to standard doubles, executive twins and doubles,together with superior and four poster rooms. Our beautiful suite should be the one for you!

The public rooms are everything you would expect from a country house hotel. Roaring log fires in the winter and landscaped grounds for that perfectsummer wedding – there is even a marquee, which is available with no hire charge.

Our wedding brochure has been designed to give you a flavour of what is on offer at The Bear, but if there is something specific you are looking for withregard to menus, wine etc, we would be happy to work with you to make it happen.

I sincerely hope that we will have the pleasure of your company on your big day, so we can be part of the most memorable day of your life.

Kind regards,

Chris Hilton - General Manager



Weddings at The Bear of Rodborough HotelWhether you are looking for a small intimate gathering of family and friends of a more traditional wedding, The Bear ofRodborough Hotel will help you plan your dream wedding.

All weddings receive the following

A dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator or Manager to ensure your special day runs smoothly

Rehearsal of civil ceremonies and music

Room hire for a day time reception and complimentary use of the Garden Hall and marquee for reception drinks and eveningreception

Use of our silver wedding cake stand and knife

Table linen and napkins

Special accommodation rates for the Bridal Suite and Four Poster Rooms

Special accommodation rates for your guests

Special Offers

At certain times of the year we offer some limited availability, all inclusive packages starting from just £2500 for 40guests. Please contact our wedding co-ordinator for further information.



Wedding CeremoniesThe Bear of Rodborough is licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies within the hotel.

The Tower Room is ideal for small intimate weddings and is licensed for up to 26 people. Should you wish to be married quietlyand discreetly we are able to provide the witnesses, Champagne breakfast and private dining in the evening.

The Terrace Room is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies of up to 70 guests, with patio doors which overlook the garden atthe rear of the hotel.

The Library Restaurant is also licensed for wedding ceremonies of up to 90 guests, offering the view of the stunning commonduring the ceremony.

This is a guide to making your special day run smoothly. Enquire whether the Bear of Rodborough Hotel is available for yourchosen date, then make a provisional booking after visiting the hotel.

Contact the Superintendent Registrar, who will give advice on the legal details for your wedding, and will organise and conductthe ceremony. The Superintendent Registrar for the area covering the Bear of RodboroughHotel is based in Cheltenham, and can be contacted on the following telephone number: (01242) 532 455.

Book the registration staff to conduct the ceremony. Make an appointment with the Superintendent Registrar of the district inwhich you live to complete the legal documentation of your marriage.

Providing the wedding breakfast is to be held at The Bear of Rodborough, the following charges, including room hire, chair hire andVAT, apply:

The Tower Room (up to 26 guests): £200

The Terrace Room (up to 70 guests): £300

The Library Restaurant (up to 90 guests): From £400

Upgrade to Chiavari chairs for £1.50 per chair

Garden games to hire

Giant Jenga £15

Giant Connect 4 £15

Croquet £15

Rent all three £30



Your Wedding ReceptionDepending on how many guests are to be invited the Wedding Breakfast may be held in one of three rooms.

The Terrace Room seats up to 60 guests, including yourselves

The Tower Room up to 28 guests

The Library Restaurant for up to 110 guests

Whatever your choices – canapés, dressed buffet or a traditional three-course Wedding Breakfast – our HeadChef will create a menu based on your wishes. This ensures that there are no hidden surprises, and you aretotally aware of what to expect on the day.

Prices for a Wedding Breakfast start from £34 per person for either a three-course served meal or a dressedbuffet.

We do offer corkage at The Bear of Rodborough Hotel at £10 for wine and £15 for sparkling wine or Champagne.An extensive wine list is also available to complement your choice of menu.

Evening CelebrationsThe Bear of Rodborough is well renowned for its superb evening receptions to complete the special day. We canprovide our own resident DJ and Disco at a cost of £320 for the evening. However, if you wish to provide yourown entertainment in the form of a disco or band there will be a nominal service charge of £100. All of ourevening entertainment ends at midnight, the only exception being for exclusive use of the Hotel, when thearrangements are negotiable. There is an additional charge of £150 for hiring a room for an evening reception.

Our Terrace Room has views of the garden and complementary use of our beautiful marquee. It is also the ideallocation for your wedding celebrations. Various evening buffet menus follow and entertainment providers can berecommended – such as casino nights and karaoke.

Our Cancellation ChargesWe realise that unforeseen circumstances can arise and you may have to cancel your wedding with us. Althoughwe understand this, we will make a cancellation charge because of the high demand for wedding dates. Detailsof the cancellation charge are shown in our wedding contract. We recommended that you take out weddinginsurance to cover any unforeseen events.



Overnight AccommodationWe are delighted to be able to offer a discount on rooms occupied by guests of any wedding or function held at the hotel. Ourcurrent rates per night are shown as follows:

Good Double for 2 people, bed and breakfast £115.00

Country House Double/Twin Room for 2 people, bed and breakfast £125.00

Very Good Room 2 persons, bed and breakfast £130.00

Very Good Four Poster 2 persons, bed and breakfast £160.00

Excellent Four Poster Suite 2 persons, bed and breakfast £170.00

Single Room 1 person, bed and breakfast £67.00

Extra bed for 1 child, bed and breakfast £15.00

Cot No charge

Saturday night supplement charges do apply.

Booking Your WeddingOnce you have decided on your date a provisional booking can be held for 14 days to enable you toco-ordinate other wedding details, which may affectyour chosen date. Then:

1 To secure your booking a letter of confirmation will be required, together with a non-refundable deposit of £500.00. For any bedroom bookings a non-refundable deposit of 25% per room per night is required.

2 All bookings require 25% of the total estimated wedding cost to be paid no later than 8 weeks after the deposit in order to confirm the booking. This payment is non-refundable and is not transferable.

3 Sixteen weeks prior to the wedding day, 50% of the estimated balance will be due.

4 Six weeks prior to the wedding day payment for the meal, beverages and any additional agreed costs must be paid.

5 We will wish to receive final numbers 21 days prior to the event.

6 Settlement of any extras incurred on the day must be paid upon departure.

Prices are correct at the time of booking but may be subject to change without notice. All of our prices are inclusive of VAT at thecurrent rate.



Wedding Breakfast Menu SuggestionsStarters

Cray fish and prawn cocktail, crispy gem lettuce, Marie Rose sauce, bread and butter

Smooth chicken livers and brandy parfait, homemade chutney, toasted brioche

Oak smoked salmon, crème fraîche, lemon, confit beetroot (GF)

Pressing of confit duck, homemade orange chutney, caramelised onion bread (£1.50 supplement)

Leek and goats cheese tart, vanilla apple compote (V)

Tomato and mozzarella salad, olives, rocket, pesto (V) (GF)

Tian of roasted vegetables, tomato coulis (V) (GF) (Vegan)

Soup (choose one of the following)Roasted butternut squash with chilli crème fraîche • sweet potato and smoked bacon tomato and basil with herb croutons (V ) (GF)

Sharing boards

Mixed sharing board: pastrami, parma ham, chicken pâté, olives, homemade hummus, rustic bread,roast peppers, cheddar cheese, chutney (£3.00 supplement)

Sharing vegetarian board: homemade hummus, olives, crudités, artichokes, rustic breads, stuffed peppers,beetroot and garlic dip, roasted red peppers, chutney (£2.50 supplement) (V)

Fish sharing board: crispy whitebait, smoked salmon, anchovies, fish goujons, crayfish, tartare sauce, rusticbreads (£2.50 supplement)



Main Courses

Traditional roast sirloin of beef served with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, gravy

Pork belly with apple purée and sprouting broccoli (GF)

Pan fried breast of chicken, wrapped in parma ham, mushroom ragout, Madeira sauce (GF)

Rack of lamb with a garlic, parsley pistachio crust, ratatouille and rosemary jus (GF) (£4 supplement)

Fillet of beef served with celeriac rosti, wild mushrooms, red wine reduction (GF) (£4 supplement)

Choice of pie (with either puff pastry or mash), all served with seasonal vegetables

Pan fried fillet of salmon, bok choi, chive beurre blanc (GF)

Roast fillet of cod, brunoise vegetables, bouillabaisse sauce (GF)

For all the above main courses - choose the potatoes you would like with your dish: roast potatoes • buttered new potatoes • crushed new potatoes • fondant potatoes or dauphinoise potato

Traditional sausage and mash - choice of 3 sausages (pork and leek, sage or Cumberland) with a choice of plain,wholegrain mustard or garlic and chive mash served with red cabbage and caramelised onion gravy

Butternut squash and sage risotto, mascarpone, pea shoots, parmesan crisp (GF) (V)

Sweet potato, courgette and tomato lasagne (V) (Vegan)

Puy lentil and sweet potato curry, saffron rice (GF) (V) (Vegan)

Chicken and creamed leeks • steak and ale • cottage pie • shepherd’s pie • spinach and ricotta (V)

Desserts

Banoffee pie, whipped cream

Apple and cinnamon crumble, pouring cream

Caramelised orange cheesecake, fruit coulis compote, orange sorbet

Warm sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream

Chocolate brownie, mint and chocolate ice cream

Treacle tart with honeycomb ice cream

Selection of local and continental cheese, crackers, homemade chutney, grapes (£2 supplement)

Trio of desserts - choose three from the following (£2 supplement)Lemon posset • Berry Eton Mess • coffee chocolate mousse • raspberry cheesecake • warm apple crumbletiramisu trifle • mini banoffee pie

Tea, coffee and Petit fours (£3.00 supplement)

£34 per person

We require guests to have the same starter, main course and dessert, although any dietary requirements will becatered for.

CanapesSweet pickled saffron quails eggs, pesto • Mini jacket potatoes, sour cream and chives

Honey and lime glazed chicken skewers • Smoked salmon and cream cheese blini

Coconut prawns, sweet chilli dip • Chipolatas in honey, sesame and grain mustard

Smooth liver parfait on ciabatta crostini • Mini croque monsieur

Mini vegetable samosas • Mini Yorkshire puddings with roast beef

Tomato, basil and bocconcini skewers

Something sweet? Try our strawberries and cream £3 per person

Select any 5 - £5.50 per personSelect any 7 - £7.50 per personSelect any 9 - £9.50 per person

Cold Carved BuffetSide of poached salmon, dill and lemon mayonnaise, topped with Greenland prawns

Sliced sirloin of roasted local beef

Sliced English mustard and honey glazed roast ham

Salads

Buttered new potatoes with chives • mixed seasonal leaf salad • tomato, red onion and balsamiccoleslaw • homemade bread rolls

Desserts

Glazed lemon tart, vanilla mascarpone

Chocolate and orange mousse

Fresh fruit salad, clotted cream

£36 per person (40 guests minimum)





Evening Menu SuggestionsSausage and bacon bapRocket salad

£6.00 per person (included in the wedding package)

pizzaChoose 2: margarita • meat feast • BBQ chicken • roast peppers, red onion, olives, spinach, goats cheese

£10.95 per person (or £5.00 package upgrade)

Fish and chips in a cone


homemade curryThai green • chicken korma • hot madras

Served with rice, popadoms and pickle


Pulled pork burgersServed with apple sauce and crackling


Finger Buffet - £12.95 per person (£7 package upgrade)

Selection of sandwiches and wraps

Potato wedges and selection of dips

Homemade sausage rolls

Spinach and goats cheese tarts

In addition to the above, why not choose extra items from the list on the next page, to offer your guestsa greater selection...



Finger buffet +� 2 additional items £2Finger buffet +� 4 additional items £4Chinese dim sum

Brochettes of chicken, satay sauce

Thai fishcakes, lemongrass and coriander

Leek and Hereford Hop cheese tarts

Tempura king prawns, sweet chilli sauce

Cheddar cheese and onion flutes

Herb marinated roasted salmon skewers, lemon mayonnaise

Mini vegetable samosas

Onion bhajis

Selection of mini quiches (salmon and dill, tomato and goats cheese, mushroom and parsley)

Selection of local and continental cheeses, crackers, chutney and grapes

Add chunky chips For just £2.50 per person

Evening Barbeque MenuChoose from 4 of the following:

Beef burgers • pork and leek sausages • Cajun spiced chicken drumstickssatay marinated chicken skewers • vegetable and halloumi skewerscumin, mint and coriander lamb kebabs • spiced pork baby back ribs • marinated salmon steaks

Please select 5 salads from our salad bar options below

Tomato and onion in balsamic • homemade coleslaw • minted new potatoes • potato saladgreen leaf salad • mixed bean salad • Waldorf salad • cucumber with minted yoghurtcous cous salad with mixed peppers

£18.95 per person (or £12.95 per person package upgrade)



Wedding Drinks PackagesChoose from the following suggested drinks packages available to complement your meal; or alternatively we can tailor-make a package that suits your needs.

Jersey Package

1 glass of Aperol spritz, Prosecco, bottle of beer or cider on arrival

Half a bottle of red/white house wine with the wedding breakfast

1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast

£21.50 per person

Dexter Package

2 glasses of gin and tonic, Prosecco, bottle of beer or cider on arrival

Half a bottle of red/white house wine with the wedding breakfast

1 glass of Champagne for the toast

£23.50 per person

Galloway Package

1 glass of Champagne or a selected cocktail on arrival

3 glasses of red/white house wine with the wedding breakfast

1 glass of Champagne for the toast

£28.50 per person

Cocktails

Choose from our varied seasonal cocktail list.



Wine ListPlease choose from a selection of our most popular wines below. Alternatively, please enquire about our extensive international wine list. White Wine

White Wine

Solstice Chardonnay, Italy

Ayrum Airén Blanco Albali, Spain

Pontebello Pinot Grigio, South Australia

Tekena Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Rosé Wine

Wicked Lady, White Zinfandel, California

Borsari Merlot Rosé, Italy

Red Wine

Altoritas Merlot, Chile

Rare Vineyard Malbec, France

Between the Thorns Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

Ayrum Tempranillo Tinto Albali, Spain

Sparkling Wine

Pigalle Brut, NV (£3.50 supplement)

Montaudon Brut NV, France (£3.50 supplement)

Champagne

Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial, France

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