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W E D D I N G S & E V E N T S

The Setting

Welcome to The Italian Villa, the UK’s most unique wedding & events venue – quite simply the most romantic place to say ‘I do!’ Set against the dramatic backdrop of the 10 acres of manicured, historic grade II listed gardens at the renowned Compton Acres, The Italian Villa delivers weddings of chic sophistication, with impeccable service and world-class cuisine.

As recipients of The National Wedding Industry Award for Best Venue (Town/City) and International Wedding Expert Award for most popular all-inclusive venue worldwide, you can be assured of the wedding day of your dreams.

Being situated just a 2 minute drive from the golden sand beaches at Sandbanks means that you can add depth to your wedding photos with stunning seaside shots too.

BEACHES AT SANDBANKS (DAVID WHEELER PHOTOGRAPHY)

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The Gardens

Whilst your guests enjoy canapés and drinks in the exquisite Italian Garden, take the opportunity to have photographs taken in the magnificent themed gardens of Compton Acres including the mesmerising Japanese Garden and the tranquil Heather Garden.

Let your photographer take you on an incredible journey as you make your way through some of the sensational backdrops in the ten acres of historic gardens. Take in some of the Romanesque statues and take a moment in the gorgeous stone grotto – guaranteed to result in precious photographs to relish forever.

The gardens, designed and built by Thomas William Simpson in 1924, are steeped in history, and whether you enjoy a stroll through the wooded valley or the Rock & Water Garden, or simply stealing a kiss in the Japanese Pagoda, your experience in the Compton Acres gardens will certainly be unforgettable.

T H E G A R D E N S

THE ITALIAN GARDEN BY CHRISTIAN LAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY

THE JAPANESE GARDEN

ROMAN GARDEN BY DAVID WHEELER PHOTOGRAPHY THE GROTTO BY PHOTOFINISH UK


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The Suites

As the only venue of its kind in the UK, The Italian Villa is exclusively yours and provides 3 floors of unrivalled elegance to lay on your dream wedding, and is licensed to perform civil ceremonies & civil partnerships.

M E D I C I S U I T E

The grand Medici Suite is where you’ll enjoy your wedding breakfast, with up to 180 guests being seated in this impressive space. With a full service bar, a baby-grand piano and tons of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows, the Medici Suite is the perfect place to relish your first meal as a married couple.

V E R O N A S U I T E

Walk down the aisle on our red carpet in the bright and airy Verona Suite. As your guests watch you make your wedding vows, you’ll be wowed by the balcony that overlooks the stunning Italian Garden, guaranteeing some truly outstanding wedding photos!

S I E N A S U I T E

No good wedding is complete without a great evening reception, and there is no finer place than our Siena Bar to enjoy your first dance together as a married couple. Complete with a 10m stage perfect for a live band or DJ, a full service bar and a leather sofa snug, your guests can either relax or dance the night away the choice is always theirs!

MEDICI SUITE BY PEPPERMINT LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

VERONA SUITE BY TAYLOR MADE PHOTOGRAPHY SIENA SUITE BY NICK RUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY


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H O W W E LO O K A F T E R Y O U

Nothing gives us greater satisfaction than knowing that the memories you take from your big day at The Italian Villa will stay with you fondly for life. Want to do something out of the ordinary? Just ask! No two weddings are the same, and we want your day to be a representation of you as a couple. Looking for something in particular? We have an enviable book of preferred suppliers – some of the best wedding suppliers in the region. If you need help finding the perfect florist, band or any other supplier – just ask, we’re at your service! Your wedding day will be expertly managed by a dedicated Event Manager, along with a team of professional chefs and service staff. Our mission is to give you the wedding day you always dreamed of!

Unlike many other venues, you will have exclusive use of our venue, there are no room turn arounds on your wedding day, when hosting your wedding ceremony in the Verona Suite – guests will flow from one room to the next, without the need for a change around… making your day stress free! After your wedding ceremony, weather permitting, guests will be directed through our beautiful grotto before entering the spectacular Italian Garden where drinks and photographs will await them. You will enjoy your delicious wedding breakfast in the beautiful Medici Suite, before dancing the night away in our vibrant Siena Suite.

No other venue will provide you with such a varied backdrop for wedding photographs: Historical sculptures, bright red Japanese bridges, Japanese tea hut, stepping stones, waterfalls, fountains, ponds, archways, palm trees, statues, grotto and sea views!

How we look after you…

The success of your wedding day is the most important thing to us and you can expect to receive our exceptional level of service every step of the way. Our team are here to help make your wedding day exactly what you want it to be.

PROSECCO ON THE LAWN

CONFETTI BY PEPPERMINT LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

CHICKEN IN PARMA HAM BY ANDREW PLANT PHOTOGRAPHY


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C O U N T D O W N TO Y O U R W E D D I N G

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• Discuss your ideas and budget with your partner, find inspiration on Pinterest, Google and the Facebook pages of wedding venues you like the look of as well as in Wedding magazines

• Fall in love with your perfect venue, when looking around venues make sure you take a list of your main criteria and questions

• Book your registrar or church service

• Look into suppliers such as caterers if they are not based at your venue, florists, cake makers and photographers/videographers

• Hit the shops and start trying on dresses!

• Select your bridesmaids and groomsmen

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• Decision time… renowned to be a tricky area! Which guests would you like to invite for the whole day and who are you inviting for the evening? Remember to take into account the venue’s minimum and maximum guest numbers

• Order your wedding stationery if you are paying for your favours, place cards, etc. to be made, otherwise, start practising making your stationery if you are planning a DIY wedding

• Second shopping trip… this time for the rings! Have a good idea of what you are looking for before you set out!

• Honeymoon plans! Start thinking destinations, budget and arrangements

5 W E E K S TO G O…

• Call your suppliers and confirm arrangements

• Confirm your final details with your venue and caterers: Provide final guest numbers (including children and babies), dietary requirements, final menu choices and any special requirements

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• Have your final wedding dress fitting

• Finalise your seating plan, always a challenge but as long as you give yourself time it will be fine! Send this to your venue

3 M O N T H S TO G O…

• Send out your invitations. These need to contain as much information as possible to help guests make arrangements. Remember to ask for any dietary requirements, provide details of nearby accommodation, your day’s timings and a RSVP date

• Decide on your wedding favours… there is no rule here so get creative! Sweets, scratchcards, personalised items…

• Book in for your wedding hair and make-up trial… queue Pinterest!!

• Contact your wedding coordinator with your chosen wedding breakfast menu

• You will need to pay your registrar fee and ensure you have talked about your vows and ceremony music. Check that your venue has the necessary player for your media (CD/iPod, etc)

• Timings for the day: Type these up and check them through with your wedding coordinator, then you can give copies to your bridesmaids and ushers so everybody knows what’s happening and when…one less thing to think about!

Countdown to your wedding…

Remember, our team are here to help you with anything else you may need. Looking for a unique supplier but can’t find it? We’ve worked with the best in the business, so just ask – we’re here to help!

THE VILLA AT NIGHT BY MARK FENWICK


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F O O D & D R I N K

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Food & Drink

Our multi award-winning chefs and service team love nothing more than giving you and your guests a culinary experience worth remembering! Led by our Managing Director, Tony Beales, our team have created a series of sensational menus using the finest local, seasonal produce.

We have a well-crafted wine list to accompany our wedding menus along with two full service bars featuring an extensive selection of spirits, beers and cocktails to choose from.

You’ll find full menu details in the back of this brochure, but don’t hesitate to ask if there is a particular dish or course you’d like us to create just for your wedding – bespoke menus are our speciality.

O U T S I D E C AT E R I N G

Beales Gourmet are also available for events at your premises from wedding receptions to corporate entertaining, garden parties and fine dining in your own home.

Please contact the Beales Gourmet outside catering team to find out more about this exclusive service.

T : 01202 700992 W : bealesgourmet.com E : [email protected]

SUCCULENT SCALLOPS BY ANDREW PLANT PHOTOGRAPHY

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P R I VAT E E V E N T S

We can accommodate small, intimate parties and large occasions, with space for up to 250 guests. On-site multi award-winning caterers Beales Gourmet offer a wide range of catering options, all of which can be tailored to your requirements, including canapés and drinks receptions, hot and cold buffets and fine dining. Our attentive team can help you plan and organise everything from decorations, cakes and entertainment, helping to create a stunning party setting and leaving you and your guests to enjoy the celebrations.

Whether you are looking to host a special birthday party, wedding anniversary, christening party or other special occasion, the beautiful Italian Garden and three suites at The Italian Villa offer a luxurious space for you to celebrate.

Private Events

STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA BY ANDREW PLANT PHOTOGRAPHY PRIVATE BBQ IN THE ITALIAN GARDEN

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When booking the multi-award winning Italian Villa, you can choose from either full exclusivity of the venue or simply hire one suite only for your event. Over three floors, the grand Villa gives you size and scope but with wonderful intimacy too. Well appointed with lifts to all three floors, air conditioning, built in sound systems, a stage, audio visual equipment and free parking, the Italian Villa has everything you need to make your business event a huge success.

Thinking about your next AGM, award ceremony, gala dinner, away-day, conference or training seminar? No matter the event, The Italian Villa gives you the perfect setting to WOW your customers and staff. With highly competitive Day Delegate packages, you can be assured of outstanding value for money.

Corporate Events

NETWORKING IN THE ITALIAN GARDEN

NETWORKING IN THE ITALIAN GARDEN VERONA SUITE – THEATRE STYLE

VERONA SUITE – CABARET STYLE

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• Suits 180 guests max (seated) or up to 360 guests standing

• Perfect for wedding breakfasts, networking events, award ceremonies and corporate banquets

• Direct access to gardens• Length: 67’9” x Width: 38’5”

(20.7m x 11.75m)• Own sound system & wi-fi

Medici Suite ( G R O U N D F LO O R )

• Suits 120 guests max (seated) or 200 standing

• Wedding ceremony suite (licensed up to 120 guests) and ideal for training events, seminars and boardroom lunches

• Spectacular balcony view of the gardens• Length: 45’9” x Width: 27’8”

(14m x 8.5m)• Own sound system & wi-fi• 2 built in overhead projectors & screens

Verona Suite ( TO P F LO O R )

Siena Suite ( LO W E R F LO O R )

• Suits 200 guests max• Ideal for boardroom meetings,

intimate dinners, and evening parties• Length: 62’3” x Width: 42’8”

(19m x 13.05m)• Own sound system & wi-fi• Built in overhead projector & screen• Government regulated sound limiter• Wood-sprung dance floor

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Download your full wedding pack and check live availability at

Our team want to help bring your dream wedding or event to life, get in touch with us by:

A. The Italian Villa, Compton Acres, 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES

T. 01202 816 074 | E. [email protected]

W. the-italian-villa.co.uk

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P E A K S E A S O N P R I C E S ( M AY – S E P T E M B E R )

2020/2021 SUNDAY – THURSDAY (based on a min. of 65 adults)

FRIDAY (based on a min. of 75 adults)

SATURDAY (based on a min. of 80 adults)

MAY(Includes a 10% discount)

£6,054.75(Extra guests £65 pp)



JUNE & SEPTEMBER (Includes a 5% discount)




JULY & AUGUST £6,727.50(Extra guests £73 pp)



BANK HOLIDAYS Mondays within a bank holiday incur a £1,000 supplement. Sundays within a bank holiday are charged at the above Saturday price.

2020/2021

VENUE HIRE, 1PM–12.30AM (bar closes at Midnight) (included in package)

Sunday – Thursday £1,950.00

Friday £3,590.00

Saturday £5,125.00

Late licence Evening Extension (venue open until 1.30am, bar closes at 1.00am) £300 supp

Outside wedding ceremony (Italian Garden) £200 supp

Medici Suite wedding ceremony (unless numbers exceed Verona Suite capacity) £300 supp

CANAPÉS SERVED DURING DRINKS RECEPTION (2 hot & 2 cold) (optional upgrade) FROM

Sunday – Thursday £8.20 pp

Friday £8.75 pp

Saturday £8.75 pp

WEDDING BREAKFAST – 3 COURSE VILLA MENU WITH COFFEE (included in package) FROM


Friday £45.00 pp

Saturday £49.00 pp

Wedding Breakfast BBQ’s, Hog Roasts & Sharing Menus also available See P7 & P12

EVENING BUFFET (included in package) FROM


Friday £16.50 pp

Saturday £16.50 pp

DRINKS PACKAGES (Siena Drinks Package included in package) FROM

Siena 1 glass of sparkling wine or Bellini for the reception drink, 2 glasses of house red or white wine during the meal, 1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast. £20.00 pp

Verona 2 glasses of house Prosecco for the reception drink, 2 glasses of house red or white wine during the meal, 1 glass of house Prosecco for the toast. £28.00 pp

Medici 2 glasses of house Prosecco for the reception drink, half a bottle of house red or white wine during the meal, 1 glass of house Champagne for the toast. £38.00 pp

All Inclusive Peak Season Wedding Package.Includes: Venue Hire, 3 course Wedding Breakfast, Evening Buffet and Siena Drinks Package.

10% discount for all 2019 weddings booked after 12 May 2019

• Exclusive hire of all 3 floors of the Italian Villa

• Use of the Verona Suite for your ceremony with red carpet

• Designated area of the Italian Garden for your drinks reception & photographs

• Use of the Compton Acres Grade II listed Gardens (until 6pm)

• Personal Event Co-ordinator before the wedding and Personal Event Manager on the day of the wedding

• Dressed cake table with silver cake knife

• Choice of linen napkin fold

• Siena Drinks Package (1 glass of Bellini or sparkling wine for the reception drink, 2 glasses of house red or white wine during the meal, 1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast)

• 3 course Wedding Breakfast Menu with coffee & chocolates (please choose from our seasonal menus, or choose one of our sharing dining experiences on page 7)

• Evening buffet: Your choice of Cheese & Charcuterie, The Snack or The Sensational Sandwich (optional upgrades available)

• Menu cards for the dining tables

• Complimentary biodegradable confetti

• 2 decorative easels for your table plan

• The setting of your wedding stationery

• Menu tasting (complimentary for Friday & Saturday bookings only, May-September)

• Free parking for you and your guests (up to 30 spaces reserved, more spaces may be available on the day. Additional free parking in surrounding area)

• Access available from 10am (set up only)

• Guests are permitted to arrive 45 minutes prior to the ceremony

G U E S T N U M B E R D I S C O U N T : 5% off your total bill with 90 – 139 adult day guests & 10% off your total bill with 140+ adult day guests.

Discounts are not combinable or to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discounts do not apply to bar drinks or pre-paid bar tabs.

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CHRISTMAS TREES, LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS AROUND THE ITALIAN VILLA Included throughout December

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS ON YOUR WEDDING BREAKFAST TABLES £2 per guest

FESTIVE TABLE CENTERPIECES (CHOSEN BY THE ITALIAN VILLA) £15 per table

A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR ALL CHILD GUESTS £3 per child

WINTER PIMM’S OR MULLED CIDER UPGRADE AVAILABLE FOR THE RECEPTION DRINK

£1.50 per guest

SNOW MACHINE FOR PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE STEPS OF THE ITALIAN GARDEN

£100

W I N T E R W O N D E R L A N D W E D D I N G STRANSFORM YOUR WEDDING INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND

WITH THESE EXTRA TOUCHES

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O F F - P E A K S E A S O N P R I C E S ( O C TO B E R – A P R I L )

2020/2021 SUNDAY – THURSDAY (based on a minimum of 65 adults)

FRIDAY (based on a minimum of 65 adults)

SATURDAY (based on a minimum of 65 adults)

JANUARY & FEBRUARY £4,200.00(Extra guests £65 pp)



MARCH & DECEMBER £5,000.00(Extra guests £65 pp)



APRIL & OCTOBER £6,100.00(Extra guests £65 pp)



NOVEMBER £4,500.00(Extra guests £65 pp)



BANK HOLIDAYSGood Friday, Bank Holiday Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and New Year’s Eve incur a £1,000 supplement.

All-inclusive off-peak wedding package (October – April).Includes: Venue hire, 3 course wedding breakfast, Evening cheese buffet and Siena drinks package.

We are delighted that you have chosen to hold your wedding celebrations at The Italian Villa. Once you have a wedding date in mind, either ask your co-ordinator to check the diary or simply check this yourself using

our online availability calendar (located at the bottom of our home page). If your desired date is available, ask your co-ordinator to reserve it provisionally for 10 days to avoid missing out to another couple! During these 10 days please get in touch with the Poole Registrar to confirm their availability for your civil ceremony, or contact your chosen church. Within the next 10 days please prepare your wedding deposit. We ask for £1,500 to secure your wedding date. A further £2,000 is requested three months after booking with an additional £2,000 requested three months later for any weddings valued at

over £7,000, with your final wedding balance due 1 month before your wedding.

G U E S T N U M B E R D I S C O U N T : Guest Number Discount: 5% off your total bill with 90 – 139 adult day guests & 10% off your total bill with 140+ adult day guests. Discounts do not

apply to bar drinks or pre-paid bar tabs. Discounts are not combinable or to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

• Exclusive hire of all 3 floors of the Italian Villa

• Use of the Verona Suite for your ceremony with red carpet

• Designated area of the Italian Garden for your drinks reception & photographs

• Use of the Compton Acres Grade II listed Gardens (until 4pm)

• Personal Event Co-ordinator before the wedding and Personal Event Manager on the day of the wedding

• Drinks Package (1 glass of Bellini or Mulled Wine for the reception drink, 2 glasses of house red or white wine during the meal, 1 glass of sparkling wine for the toast)

• 3 course Wedding Breakfast Menu with coffee & chocolates (please choose from the seasonal menus, or choose one of our sharing dining experiences on page 7)

• Evening buffet: Chef’s cheese selection with homemade chutneys, fruits, artisan breads & crackers, marinated olives, hummus, bread sticks & crostini OR choose our gourmet sandwich selection (choose 4 fillings from the list), sliced

market vegetables with home-baked tortilla chips, salsa, hummus, guacamole & truffle mayo. (Additional guests are charged at £12.50 per person. Upgrade options are available.)

• Dressed cake table with silver cake knife

• Choice of linen napkin fold

• Menu cards for the dining tables

• Complimentary biodegradable confetti

• 2 decorative easels for your table plan

• The setting of your wedding stationery

• Free parking for you and your guests (up to 30 spaces reserved, more spaces may be available on the day. Additional free parking in surrounding area)

• Access available from 10am (set up only)

• Complimentary LED tea lights to light up the enchanted grotto

• Guests are permitted to arrive 45 minutes prior to the ceremony

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EXTRA SALAD BOWLS, VEGETABLES & POTATOES

• Dressed house salad £6.50 per bowl

• Steamed seasonal vegetable selection £6.50 per bowl

• Roasted seasonal vegetable selection £8.50 per bowl

• New potatoes with chive butter £5.50 per bowl

• Crushed new potatoes with salsa Verdi £7 per bowl

• Roasted new potatoes with garlic, rosemary & sea salt £7 per bowl

• Skin on fries £8 per bowl

• 1 bowl serves between 6 & 7 guests on average, when being served alongside a plated main course

D I N I N G AT T H E I TA L I A N V I L L A I N T E R A C T I V E S H A R I N G M E N U S

Choose from one of our dining experiences to really personalise your wedding. 2-course menu option allows for a larger and more informal main course than the more elegant plated dishes

INCLUDE AN EXTRA COURSE IN THE MENU

• Seasonal amuse bouche from £5 per guest

• Sorbet/palette cleanser from £4 per guest

• Local cheese sampling from a board on each table £4 per guest

• Individual cheese slate £6 per guest

• Upgrade your dessert to a ‘trio of miniature puddings’ from just £3.50 per guest

PAIR A DESSERT WITH A DESSERT WINE, L IQUOR OR PORT

• Limoncello £5 (50ml)

• Tokia late harvest £10 (125ml)

• Lucien Lurton et Fils Garonelles Sauternes £9 (125ml)

• Tawny port £6 (50ml)

• Ruby port £5 (50ml)

THE 'À LA CARTE EXPERIENCE *

From farm to fork, treat your guests to an elegantly plated wedding breakfast

showcasing the very best of local seasonal produce.

Choose 1 starter, 1 main course (and vegetarian option) and 1 dessert for all your guests to enjoy from our seasonal

menus (on pages 8 & 9). THE CLASSIC ROAST

Served with bowls of crispy roast potatoes, steamed seasonal vegetables and home-made gravy. Meat served

portioned on the plates with mini jugs of gravy.

Italian style roast pork (Porchetta), crackling, apple & elderflower compote

and roast jus.

Lemon & herb roasted chicken, sage & onion ciabatta stuffing, bread sauce and

roast jus.

Dorset lamb leg, home-made mint sauce and rosemary infused jus (+£3 pp)

West Country beef rump, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream &

red wine jus (+£3 pp)

Sirloin or rib (+£4 pp) | Fillet (+£5 pp)

Roasted vegetable, pine nut and sage nut roast with vegan red wine gravy

(gf, vg).

TABLE BARBECUE & SALADS

Allow us to bring the 2 course BBQ to you! Barbecued meats, fish and vegetarian items will be placed on the dining tables along with homemade salads and artisan breads for

your guests to enjoy.

(Choose 4 salads, 2 meat, 1 fish and 1 vegetarian item from our BBQ menu – see pages 12 & 13).

TABLE POSH PICNIC

P E R F E C T F O R A F T E R N O O N T E AHome-made free-range Scotch eggs, mini pork & cranberry

pies, classic quiche Lorraine, smoked cheddar, spring onion & red onion quiche, market crudités with home-made dips & and assorted finger sandwiches (variety of 4 fillings). Unlimited tea and coffee served throughout the picnic. Sharing dessert options

– jam & cream filled scones, ripe fruit kebabs and seasonal berry trifle shots. Ask our team for more great recommendations.

Prefer a buffet service of our Posh Picnic?

B U F F E T – P E A K P R I C I N GSunday – Thursday £36 pp

Friday £39 pp Saturday £44 pp

B U F F E T – O F F P E A K P R I C I N G Included in your package price

THE INTERACTIVE SHARING EXPERIENCE

Perfect for an informal style of service with plenty of guest interaction!

See our sharing menus. 2 courses, artisan breads & tea and

coffee included.

PAELLA, BREADS & SALAD

Create your own Paella by choosing from the list of ingredients below (our chefs

recommend including everything).

All our paellas are made with onion, garlic, saffron, white wine, peppers, lemon, chicken stock and parsley.

Served with bowls of seasonal salad, house dressing and heaps of rustic

breads with roast garlic, olive oil and balsamic glaze.

PA E L L A I N G R E D I E N T SChicken

Pork bellyChorizo

King prawnsMusselsSquid

EVENING DINING EXPERIENCES

From local cheese & charcuterie tables to big pan paella and themed food stalls,

we have it all! Why not upgrade your evening buffet? See our evening dining menus on page

14 & 15 for some inspiring options.

BIG POT CENTREPIECE

From beef stew with herb dumplings, to lamb tagines and fish pies, the sky is the limit with this option! Why not choose an Asian theme for this option? Our

chefs can create inspirational dishes from all around the globe!

These creative home-made centrepiece dishes are served with seasonal

vegetables, potatoes, rice, or grain to match the dish and salads

where appropriate.

Please ask for further details.

Please feel free to include a starter in your menu from just £6.50 per guest. Due to space restrictions on the dining tables when choosing this option, tea, coffee and chocolates will be served from a coffee bar in the Medici Suite.

Your dessert can be served plated (chose from our seasonal menus) or as a whole dessert or pudding on the dining tables for guests to serve themselves, this is your choice. Just for fun, why not designate a guest on each table to serve the dessert?

With this option, please ensure that you choose small table centres to allow more space on the tables for the food!

S O M E T E M P T I N G U P G R A D E S

S H A R I N G O P T I O N S

* C A N ’ T D E C I D E B E T W E E N O U R D E L I C I O U S D I S H E S ? W H Y N OT U P G R A D E TO A P R E - O R D E R E D C H O I C E M E N U :Pre-ordered choice menus are available for an extra £5 supplement per guest (2 starters, 2 mains plus vegetarian option, and 2 desserts).

For pre-ordered choice menus, choices must be given 2 weeks prior to the event. Artisan breads & tea and coffee included.

P R E F E R A N A LT E R N AT I V E TO T H E A L A C A R T E E X P E R I E N C E ? C H O O S E O N E O F T H E S E S H A R I N G O P T I O N S W I T H I N T H E S A M E P R I C E A S T H E 3 C O U R S E W E D D I N G B R E A K FA S T.

D O Y O U R G U E S T S H AV E A N Y F O O D A L L E R G I E S O R S P E C I A L D I E TA R Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S ?

Special dishes for guests with food allergies and dietary requirements can be prepared with pleasure and with advance written notice. All our food is prepared in a multi-purpose kitchen so all dishes may contain traces of celery, shellfish, nuts, peanuts, fish, gluten, sesame, eggs, milk, mustard,

lupin, soya, sulphites and dairy. If any of your guests have a severe food allergy we would suggest that they bring their own food for the day.

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TWICE BAKED DORSET BLUE VINNEY SOUFFLÉ Deconstructed Waldorf salad

MINESTRONE BROTH Italian style winter vegetable and bean soup topped with parmesan croutons

SCOTCH EGGFree range egg, herb sausage, piccalilli & seasonal leaves

CONFIT DUCK LEGDevonshire duck leg, buttered savoy cabbage, New Forest mushrooms, baby onions, creamed potatoes & port jus

PORK BELLYSlow roasted with super crispy skin, sweet potato gratin, glazed carrots, purple sprouting broccoli, roasting juices and apple & elderflower compote

ROAST HAMPSHIRE CHICKEN Roast breast, cauliflower cheese puree, crispy potatoes, red cabbage, roast carrot & chicken gravy

NEW FOREST MUSHROOM WELLINGTON Vegetables & potatoes of the season, creamy mustard sauce

LEMON POSSET Winter berry compote, lavender shortbread

APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE Served with your own jug of home-made custard and Chantilly cream

CHOCOLATE FONDANTAmaretto cream & Seville orange

TEA, COFFEE & MINT CHOCOLATES

P E A K S E A S O N M E N U S O F F - P E A K S E A S O N M E N U S

CLASSIC PRAWN COCKTAIL King prawns, Atlantic shrimp, baby herbs, cocktail dressing and avocado mousse

TRICOLORE SALADBuffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, chunky pesto and basil foam

ITALIAN ANTIPASTI , TO SHARE…Boards of cured meats, marinated olives, crostini & dips placed on the dining tables

DORSET LAMB RUMPServed pink with crushed new potatoes, minted peas, roast bunched carrots & red currant jus

ROAST LOCAL BREAM Creamed potatoes and summer vegetable chowder with mussels and cockles

CHICKEN BREAST WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO Filled with chicken mousse, Pommes Anna, summer squash, sugar snap peas & Madeira jus

COURGETTE & SUNBLUSHED TOMATO PASTILLARatatouille, coriander cress

LEMON TARTBlackcurrant coulis, crème fraiche, lemon balm

CHOCOLATE TRIODark chocolate strawberries, milk chocolate mousse, white chocolate parfait

NEW FOREST BERRY MERINGUEChantilly cream and strawberry sauce


SMOKED ATLANTIC HADDOCK FISH CAKETruffle tartar sauce & New Forest asparagus salad

BRIDPORT HAM HOCK & TARRAGON TERRINEPickled baby vegetables, watercress, sourdough crisp

CRUMBED GOATS CHEESE Sweet red onions, baby rainbow beetroots, hazelnut dressing & balsamic

ROAST DORSET PORK LOINSpring greens, Dijon mash, roast beetroot, cream Purbeck cider sauce & crackling

SEARED SCOTTISH SALMONCrushed citrus new potatoes, New Forest asparagus, blistered vine cherry tomatoes & dill Hollandaise

GRILLED HAMPSHIRE CHICKEN Saffron arancini, Jerusalem artichoke, charred broccoli & light chicken jus

BAKED CONCHIGLIEPasta shells filled with spinach and a blend of Italian cheeses with tomato fondue, basil oil & toasted pine nuts

VANILLA PANNA COTTAWith textures of New Forest strawberries, pistachio praline and sablé biscuit

WHITE CHOCOLATE & CHERRY CHEESECAKEPoached cherries and almond granola

NEW FOREST TRIFLELocally grown strawberry jelly & rhubarb compote layered with home-made custard, Chantilly cream and crumbly vanilla short bread biscuit


NEW FOREST MUSHROOM ARANCINIShaved parmesan, rocket & truffle mayonnaise

SCOTTISH SALMON TWO WAYSBeetroot cured and smoked with dill and caper berries, beetroot gel and coriander cress

DUCK LIVER AND ARMAGNAC PARFAITSpiced fig chutney, brioche toast, Granny Smith foam

GUINEA FOWL & PANCETTANew Forest mushrooms, local squash, celeriac gratin, black kale & Madeira jus

BLADE OF WEST COUNTRY BEEF Confit blade, truffle & parsley mash, banana shallot, carrot fondant & red wine jus

TOAD IN THE HOLE A classic dish brought to life using local handmade sausages, creamy mash and onion gravy. Served with bowls of steamed seasonal vegetables on the dining tables

SOPLEY FARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO Finished with Italian hard cheese, poached free range egg & basil oil

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDINGMade with brioche, served with steeped raisins & your very own jug of home-made custard

POACHED PEAR ‘BELLE HELEN’Poached pear, Chantilly cream, warm chocolate sauce & toasted hazelnut granola

BLACKBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE With Madagascan vanilla shortbread


Spring Menu (April to June) Autumn Menu (October & November) Winter Menu (December to March)

These are our suggested dishes. Please let us know if they are not to your taste and we will gladly create a menu just for you.Please choose 1 starter, 1 main dish, plus 1 vegetarian and 1 dessert. Pre-ordered choice menus available for an extra £5 supplement per person

(2 starters, 2 main dishes, plus vegetarian option and 2 desserts). For pre-ordered choice menus, choices must be given 2 weeks prior to the event.

All of our menus include: Artisan breads, farmhouse butter, roast garlic, olive oil & balsamic glaze, placed on the dining tables as guests enter the dining room. Tea, coffee & mint chocolates, served at the tables after dessert.

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F O O D A L L E R G I E S A N D I N TO L E R A N C E S : Please note that all of our food contains allergenic ingredients

G L U T E N - F R E E D I S H E S : Most of our dishes are ‘gluten free’ or can be adapted to be ‘gluten free’

if required (with the exception of pasta dishes).

S P E C I A L D I E T S F O R F O O D A L L E R G I E S : Allergies will be catered for only if they have been arranged prior

to your event and confirmed in writing.

WA N T TO K N O W M O R E A B O U T O U R I N G R E D I E N T S : Please speak to your Event Coordinator.

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Summer Menu (July to September)

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SMASHED AVOCADO ON SOUR DOUGH TOASTWith cherry tomato salsa O R

PEA & ASPARAGUS SOUPSoya cream swirl, garlic croutons

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE STACK Rosemary polenta cake, red pepper & cherry tomato fondue O R

QUINOA STUFFED MINI PEPPERSBasil mash, marinated tomato & roast garlic dressing

CARAMELISED PEACHToasted almonds, soya ice cream & raspberriesO R

SUMMER FRUITSWith vegan chocolate fondue

CELERIAC SOUPTruffle oil & truffle croutons O R

MUSHROOMS ON TOASTCep purée & garlic rubbed ciabatta

MUSHROOM WELLINGTONWith vegetables, potatoes of the day, soya cream & grain mustard sauceO R

FALAFEL DELI BURGER Sweet potato fries, harissa & winter leaves

VEGAN CHOCOLATE FONDANTCoconut ice cream & Rhubarb compoteO R

SAFFRON POACHED PEARToasted almonds & winter berry coulis

BRUSCHETTA SELECTIONGrilled courgette, Tomato & mozzarella, Chicken Caesar

HOME BAKED CORN TORTILLA TOPPED WITH GUACAMOLE AND TOMATO SALSA

PARMA HAM, MOZZARELLA & OLIVE SKEWERS, SMOOTH PESTO DIP

CHERRY TOMATO, AVOCADO & BLACK OLIVE SKEWERS, VEGAN PESTO DIP

BACON & QUAIL EGG ON TOAST, TRUFFLE MAYONNAISE

THAI BEEF SALAD, SESAME VEGETABLES, CITRUS SOY DIP

SMOKED SALMON & DILL PARFAIT ON BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES WITH KETA

HAM HOCK TERRINE WITH PICCALILLI AND CAPER BERRIES

MUDEFORD CRAB ON BAGUETTE TOAST WITH FRESH TARRAGON

FIG & BLUE VINNEY CHEESECAKE, WALNUT BISCUIT

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES (May-Oct)

HOME-MADE MARSHMALLOW SELECTION

FRUIT KEBABS, DARK CHOCOLATE FONDUE

SEASONAL CHANTILLY MERINGUE KISSES

MINI SAFFRON POACHED PEARS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

CHOCOLATE & CHERRY TORT

CRAB TOFFEE APPLES

PRALINE SEMIFREDDO

TIRAMISU SHOT GLASS

BAKEWELL TART

LEMON & CORIANDER FALAFEL WITH SMOKED AUBERGINE & CUMIN PURÉE

VEGETABLE PAKORA, MINT YOGURT DIP

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA STICKS WITH SPICY TOMATO, GARLIC & CHILLI DIP

CAVE AGED CHEDDAR & SPRING ONION RAREBIT

PULLED PORK & SAGE ‘SAUSAGE ROLLS’

TOAD IN THE HOLE, ROAST GARLIC MASH, ONION GRAV Y

HANDMADE CAULIFLOWER, PEA & POTATO PUFF PASTRY SAMOSA

KING PRAWN & PARMA HAM SKEWERS, TRUFFLE AIOLI DIP

THAI ST YLE FISH CAKES, SWEET CHILLI DIP

FISH & CHIPS, TARTAR SAUCE, CHARDONNAY VINEGAR MIST

Peak Season Vegan Menu Off-Peak Season Vegan Menu Italian Villa Canapé Menu

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Gluten free variations available on request. All dessert canapés are vegetarian.

C A N A P É P R I C E S

PRICES FROM £8.20 PER PERSON

Please see ‘Peak Season Prices’ page for full pricing details or contact our team for

a bespoke quotation.

D O N ’ T FA N C Y C A N A P É S ? W H Y N OT A D D O U R S I G N AT U R E N I B B L E S :

Kettle chips, parmesan twists, luxury sea salted and roasted nuts & marinated olives

£3.00 PER PERSON (SUN – THURS) £3.50 PER PERSON (FRI – SAT)

C U S TO M C A N A P É S AVA I L A B L E : Please ask for further details

Produce subject to seasonal availability. Canapé prices above apply to weddings secured after 12th May 2019

Children’s Menu £17.50 PER CHILD UNDER 10 YEARS OLD

Select 1 dish for all children

GRILLED CHICKEN FILLETS With mash potato (or skinny fries) and seasonal vegetables

BREADED PLAICE GOUJONSWith mash potato (or skinny fries) and seasonal vegetables

PASTA TWISTSWith creamy bacon sauce or tomato & basil sauce and Italian hard cheese

SAUSAGE & MASH With onion gravy (vegetarian sausages available)

CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA With crudités and baby gem lettuce

‘MAC & CHEESE’ With seasonal salad

SMALLER PORTION OF CHOSEN WEDDING BREAKFAST DESSERTO R

SEASONAL FRUITSWith raspberry sorbet

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CORDIALS FOR THE DRINKS RECEPTION & 2 COURSE WEDDING BREAKFAST

BREAD BOARD TO SHARE ON THE TABLES

Babies under 2 years are free of charge if parent is providing their own food. If we heat baby food in our microwave, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure the temperature of the food is appropriate before feeding it to the baby.

F O O D A L L E R G I E S A N D I N TO L E R A N C E S : Please note that all of our food contains allergenic ingredients

S P E C I A L D I E T S F O R F O O D A L L E R G I E S : Allergies will be catered for only if they have been arranged prior

to your event and confirmed in writing.

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Select 3 meat and 1 fish dish

6OZ WEST COUNTRY BEEF BURGERS WITH TOMATO & CHILLI RELISHDORSET MADE PORK SAUSAGES WITH BBQ ONIONSMARINATED CHICKEN PIECES OR SKEWERS: Tikka, Herb & Garlic, Thai, Barbecue, Cajun or Lemon & Thyme

MOROCCAN-SPICED LAMB BURGERS WITH MINT YOGHURT DRESSINGSTICKY BARBECUE SPARE RIBSMIXED FISH KEBABS: Salmon, King Prawn & Tuna

LOCAL PORK LOIN STEAK

O P T I O N A L U P G R A D E S :

WEST COUNTRY MINUTE SIRLOIN STEAK(£2.50 supplement per guest)

DORSET LAMB STEAK (£2.50 supplement per guest)

SCOTTISH SALMON FILLET WITH SALSA VERDE (£1.50 supplement per guest)

TUNA STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE(£1.50 supplement per guest)

OUTDOOR REARED DORSET HOG CARVED AND SERVED WITH:Home-made apple sauce and a choice of mustards, Sage and onion stuffing, Loads of crackling, Falafel burgers (for pre-ordered vegetarians)

SPICY FALAFEL WITH MINT YOGURT DRESSINGVEGETABLE AND HALOUMI KEBABS (included in all BBQ menus for pre-ordered vegetarians)

SALADSPlease choose 4 options from our selection of inspiring salads on the opposite page

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB BRUSHED WITH GARLIC BUTTERSELECTED BREADS, DRESSINGS AND SAUCES

PLATED DESSERT OF YOUR CHOICE(Please choose a seasonal, plated dessert from the seasonal wedding breakfast menu)


Wedding Breakfast BBQ & Hog Roast Menu

Includes a 2 course menu – add a starter for just £6.50 pp

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D R I N K S PA C K A G E S

Our drinks packages are designed to complement your chosen menu and also offer you excellent value for money.

Custom drinks packages including cocktails and upgrades are also available, please ask for further information.

Bottled still and sparkling New Forest water supplied complimentary with Friday & Saturday weddings during peak season. Jugs of iced water supplied with all other menus and packages (bottled water available at £3 per bottle)

Bottled still and sparkling New Forest water supplied complimentary with Friday & Saturday weddings during peak season. Jugs of iced water supplied with all other menus and packages (bottled water available at £3 per bottle)

FRIDAY2020/2021: £42 pp

SATURDAY2020/2021: £45 pp

SUNDAY – THURSDAY2020/2021: £38 pp

SIENA PACKAGE £20 PER PERSON

1 glass of sparkling wine or Bellini for the Drinks Reception Upgrade the reception drink to Pimm’s or Sangria for £1.50 per person

2 glasses of house red or white wine with your Wedding Breakfast

1 glass of sparkling wine for the Toast

VERONA PACKAGE £28 PER PERSON

2 glasses of house Prosecco for the Drinks Reception Upgrade the reception drinks to Pimm’s or Sangria for £2.00 per person

2 glasses of house red or white wine with your Wedding Breakfast

1 glass of house Prosecco for the Toast

MEDICI PACKAGE £38 PER PERSON

2 glasses of house Prosecco for the Drinks Reception Upgrade the reception drinks to Pimm’s or Sangria for £2.00 per person

1/2 bottle of house red or white wine with your Wedding Breakfast

1 glass of house Champagne for the Toast

I N S P I R I N G S A L A D S

Choose 4 inspiring salads from the list below to go with our seasonal salad leaves with house dressing.Served from BBQ or Buffet Station.

MIDDLE-EASTERN SPICED GIANT COUS COUS SALAD WITH GRILLED COURGETTE AND AUBERGINES

HERITAGE TOMATO, PICKLED SHALLOT, ROCKET AND PARSLEY SALAD

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AVOCADO AND BABY BASIL

RED CABBAGE AND FENNEL SLAW

BEETROOT AND HALOUMI SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND DILL

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD WITH GRAIN MUSTARD MAYO, GHERKINS, PARSLEY AND CHIVES

CAESAR SALAD WITH CIABATTA CROUTONS AND SHAVED PARMESAN

THAI-ST YLE RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH SESAME VEGETABLE ROASTED PEANUTS

GREEK-ST YLE SALAD WITH FETA, BLACK OLIVES, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES AND FRESH MINT

NEW FOREST ASPARAGUS SALAD, SHALLOT & WHITE TRUFFLE DRESSING (MARCH-JUNE ONLY)

SUPERFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH WHOLEMEAL PENNE, SOYA BEANS, GREEN BEANS, TOASTED SEEDS AND GINGER & SOYA DRESSING

ITALIAN-ST YLE PASTA SALAD WITH MARINATED TOMATO PESTO, PARMESAN AND ROASTED PEPPERS

MOROCCAN-ST YLE CHICK PEA SALAD WITH TOASTED SEED AND FRESH CORIANDER

BEALES GOURMET HOUSE SALAD WITH RADISH, APHELIA SHOOTS BABY SPINACH AND ROASTED PEPPERS

INDIAN-INSPIRED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SALAD

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD, BABY SPINACH, HERBS AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

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House Prosecco £6.50Bellini £6.00Bucks Fizz £5.00Cocktails from £8.00House wine £5.90 (175ml) £7.80 (250ml)Freshly squeezed orange juice £8.50 per 1.5 litre jugFruit punch (non-alcoholic) £8.50 per 1.5 litre jugSoft drinks from £1.80

O N D R A F TCarlsberg £4.60 pintBecks Vier £4.50 pint

I N B OT T L E SBottled Lagers from £4.00Local Ale £5.00Bottled Ciders from £5.00

S H O R T SHouse spirits from £3.70Jack Daniels £3.90Baileys £5.00 (50ml)Port £5.00 (50ml)Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky £5.00 single

Tap water available at the bar

Prices are per glass unless stated.

All spirit measures are served in 25ml measures or multiples thereof.

Bar items and prices subject to change

C O R K A G E

Should you wish to provide your own wine and Champagne to be served during your wedding reception or event a ‘corkage’ charge of £12 pp will be made. We recommend no more than ½ bottle wine per guest for your wedding breakfast. Corkage is only available during the drinks reception & wedding breakfast. Spirits are not permitted as part of the corkage. Drinks will be cleared from the dining tables after coffee has been served. Corkage drinks are not permitted in the bar area of the Siena Suite. Any drinks left after the wedding breakfast will be stored for you to collect after the wedding reception or event. Corkage is not permitted during the evening reception or prior to the wedding ceremony. Children’s corkage £5 pp.Have a look at our full wine list on our website

OFF-PEAK SEASON PRICING – INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE PRICE

PEAK SEASON PRICING

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THE CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE £16.50 PER PERSON (£14.50 PER PERSON)Ripe local and continental cheeses, dried fruits and chutneysCrackers and artisan breadsMarinated olives, crostini and Mediterranean dipsDorset made paté, sliced deli cuts and pickles

THE SNACK £16.50 PER PERSON (£14.50 PER PERSON)To include 1 of each item per guest and to be offered by the waiting staff for the duration of 1 hour, or until the food has finishedBacon rolls with tomato relishCheese and tomato toastiesFish & chip cones with tartar sauceMini deli burgers topped with cave aged Cheddar – Falafel burgers available on request

THE SENSATIONAL SANDWICH £16.50 PER PERSON (£14.50 PER PERSON)Choose your own fillings from the list below (choose 6):Sandwich fillings: Free-range egg and micro cress; Coronation chicken with coriander; Smoked salmon and chive cream cheese; Coastal Cheddar, sun kissed tomato and basil; Shrimp cocktail; Ham salad with Tewkesbury mustard; Roast beef and horseradish mayo; Sausage and red onion relish; Bacon, lettuce and tomato. Other fillings also available, please ask for further informationSliced market vegetables with home-baked tortilla chips, salsa, hummus, guacamole & truffle mayo

PAELLA, BREADS AND SALADS £20.50 PER PERSON (£19 PER PERSON)Create your own Paella by choosing from the list of ingredients below (our chefs recommend including everything!). All our paella’s are made with onion, garlic, saffron, white wine, peppers, lemon, chicken stock and parsley.Served with bowls of seasonal house salad and heaps of rustic breads. Paella Ingredients:Chicken, pork belly, chorizo, king prawns, mussels & squid

THE FUSION £18.50 PER PERSON (£17 PER PERSON)Mini ciabatta pizzas (Parma ham, mozzarella & rocket)Sweet potato wedges with basil aioliDorset sausages in puff pastryChicken satay skewers, chunky peanut dipSeasonal risotto cakes, Italian hard cheese & truffle dipVegetable samosa, mint yogurt dipLamb kofta with tzatziki

EVENING BBQ £18.50 PER PERSON (£17 PER PERSON)West country beef burgers, Dorset made pork sausages & marinated chicken pieces, and 1 vegetarian optionSeasonal salad leaves with house dressingNew potato and spring onion saladHome-made chunky coleslawSelected breads, dressings and sauces

EVENING HOG ROAST £18.50 PER PERSON (£17 PER PERSON)Minimum of 80 guestsOutdoor reared Dorset hog, carved and served with:Home-made apple sauce and a choice of mustards, sage and onion stuffing, chunky coleslaw, assorted soft rolls, seasonal salad leaves with house dressing & loads of crackling!Falafel burgers (for pre-ordered vegetarians)

CURRY NIGHT £20.50 PER PERSON (£19 PER PERSON)Choose your 3 curries and we will wow your guests with the taste of the Orient, be it Indian, Thai, Malaysian or Indonesian, our chefs will deliver a truly authentic experience. Served with rice, chutneys and the appropriate breads to match your chosen curries. Sample Menu:Thai green chicken curry, Malaysian vegetable laksa and Lamb Dhansak with rice, poppadoms and roti breads

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

ADD SWEET ITEMS TO YOUR EVENING BUFFET FOR JUST £1 PER PERSON, PLEASE ASK US FOR IDEAS

Friday & Saturday prices shown below. Sunday – Thursday prices shown in brackets

Prices above apply to weddings booked after 12th May 2019.

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN FIT INTO THE MEDICI SUITE?The Medici Suite can comfortably seat a maximum of 180 guests for a formal Wedding Breakfast. Additional long tables can be added on request to accommodate a maximum of 210 people. The minimum number of adult guests for a wedding is 65 except on Fridays where a minimum of 75 guests applies and Saturdays where a minimum of 80 guests applies in the peak season. For private or corporate events please ask for further details.

DO YOU HAVE RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS?Yes we do, a full list can be found on our website www.the-italian-villa.co.uk You can use suppliers not on the list, but please advise us of their details prior to the day, including a copy of their public liability insurance.

ARE THERE HOTELS LOCALLY?There are plenty of hotels in the locality, please refer to our recommended suppliers online.

IS THE VENUE ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIRS?Yes it is fully accessible; we have a lift to all 3 of our floors, a disabled toilet and the Italian Garden is also accessible although the route is slightly longer. Please make your coordinator aware of any guests with accessibility requirements.

DO YOU HAVE A PA AND MUSIC SYSTEM?Yes we do have a PA system in all three suites, with ceremony amplification in the Verona suite for the hard of hearing. Your CDs and iPods can be played through our music systems in all suites (the venue can provide background music).

WHAT TIME DO WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE VENUE ON OUR WEDDING DAY?You will have access from 10am on the morning of your wedding to decorate the venue. Guests will have access from 45 minutes before your ceremony time.

WILL WE MEET OUR EVENT MANAGER PRIOR TO THE DAY?You will have a meeting with your Event Manager on a day leading up to your Wedding. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the person who will be taking care of all your personal requirements on the day.

CAN THE BRIDE AND GROOM USE ALL THE GARDENS WITHIN COMPTON ACRES FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS?Part of the Italian garden will be yours exclusively. You are more than welcome to take advantage of the other gardens for your wedding photographs, but please respect the fact that the gardens are still open to the public.

WHAT TIME DO THE GARDENS CLOSE?The Gardens (with the exception of the Italian Garden) will be locked at 4pm in the winter months (1st November – Good Friday) and

6pm in the summer months (Good Friday – 31st October). No photography access will be available after this time.

DO WE NEED TO CONTACT THE REGISTRAR?Yes. As soon as you have a wedding date in mind, please check the availability and book the Poole registrar to marry you at The Italian Villa. Tel: 01202 633 744. Payment for your civil ceremony is paid directly to the registrar.

IS IT FREE TO PARK IN THE COMPTON ACRES CAR PARK/CAN GUESTS LEAVE THEIR CARS OVERNIGHT?Yes there is free parking at The Italian Villa. There will be 30 reserved spaces for you and your guests. More spaces might be available on the day, but this isn’t guaranteed. Additional free parking can be found in the surrounding area. Guests are welcome to leave their cars overnight in our car park, but we do ask that cars are removed the following morning by 9.30am. We would advise that any valuables or personal belongings are removed from vehicles as we cannot take any responsibility for any missing articles. Vehicles are left at the owners risk.

IS CONFETTI PERMITTED?We will provide the confetti for you on your wedding day which is special, bio-degradable confetti that is suitable for our gardens. Confetti is for external use only.

IS THERE A CASH POINT ON SITE?At present there is no cash point located on site, and we do not offer cash-back facilities. The nearest cash point is approximately a 5 minute drive away.

WHEN CAN WE COLLECT ANY BELONGINGS LEFT OVER FROM THE WEDDING?Everything must be collected by 10am the next morning. The Italian Villa is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Please always check with a manager before making arrangements to collect items. We would recommend that you always remove any personal or valuable possessions at the end of the evening as The Italian Villa and Beales Gourmet cannot take responsibility for any missing or damaged items.

ARE CANDLES AND TEA-LIGHTS ALLOWED AT THE VENUE?Due to health and safety reasons battery operated candles only are permitted on the premises, with the exception of tea-lights in the Medici Suite during the meal/wedding breakfast only. All candles need to be placed in safe, suitable tea-light holders, and are only to be used during the wedding breakfast. Children must be supervised at all times.

CAN WE HAVE A WEDDING BREAKFAST MENU TASTING?Yes, if you are holding your reception with us on a Friday or Saturday during our peak season

you will be offered a complimentary menu tasting for 2 people once you have paid your deposit and chosen your preferred wedding breakfast menu. All off-peak and mid-week packages will be charged at £50 per couple, and they are dependent on availability and not guaranteed. Tastings are limited during our busy period. We are unable to offer tastings for BBQ and buffet menus. Your tasting will include: 2 starters, 2 main courses and 2 desserts. Ingredients are subject to seasonality. Upgraded dishes will incur a charge if selected.

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN BE SEATED AROUND EACH TABLE?We have 2 sizes of round tables available. Our 6ft tables seat 8-10 people and our 5’6 tables seat 6-8 people. Top tables vary in shape and size and can seat between 6-12 people. Your top table can be positioned either end of the Medici Suite. Round tables can also be used as your top table.

DO YOU SUPPLY HIGHCHAIRS? We have 4 high-chairs that can be used.

CAN WE DEVISE OUR OWN CATERING PACKAGES?Yes, bespoke packages can be designed based upon your requirements – this will be priced accordingly. The prices will be no lower than the quoted brochure prices based upon the time of year and day of the week you are considering.

CAN WE HAVE OPTIONS FOR OUR GUESTS ON THE WEDDING BREAKFAST?Yes you can opt to have two choices for each course (in addition to a vegetarian option) on your wedding breakfast menu, however there will be a supplement. Choices will need to be selected at least 2 weeks before the wedding day and the personal choices must be clearly marked on the table plan. Choices cannot be offered on the day.

WHEN DO YOU NEED TO HAVE FINAL NUMBERS AND RECEIVE THE FINAL TABLE PLAN?We will require final numbers one month before the wedding, and the table plan 2 weeks before the wedding.

CAN WE SUPPLY OUR OWN ALCOHOL DURING THE EVENING?Clients are not permitted to bring their own drinks for the evening reception as there is a fully licensed pay bar in the Siena Suite (please see drinks information for corkage charges for drinks reception & wedding breakfast).

IS THE BAR OPEN ALL DAY?Yes, the bar will be open one hour before your ceremony, and then throughout the rest of your day.

IS THE VENUE CHILD FRIENDLY?Absolutely. We welcome all child guests with pleasure but ask that, if you have 10 or more attending, you hire a crèche or designated child care.

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