Weddings at the Great House
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There are few venues in the area more suitable for wedding receptions and functions.
The beautiful walled gardens with the old village church of St. David’s, Laleston
as a backdrop, is romantic and unique at any time of year.
The house is a restored, listed building and has a wealth of nooks and crannies for photographs.
The comfort and high standards of cuisine are second to none and
its accessibility by road and rail is excellent.
Our staff are aware of the needs of todays’ demanding clientele and are dedicated to
giving help and advice. The house is run by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bond and their staff.
We are able to offer a price structure which can be tailored to suit a budget and you are
invited to come along and see our facilities, there is always someone ready to help.
The Leicester Room holds a maximum of 35 for a small reception and its olde worlde
charm is ideal for formal or informal receptions.
The Tapestry Room will hold 10 for small functions.
The Prince of Wales Suite has comfortable seating for 45 guests.
The Great Hall Restaurant can accommodate up to 80 guests for the
wedding breakfast with a formal table setting.
The Leicester Room
The Great Hall Restaurant
The Prince of Wales Suite
Are all licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.
In keeping with the 15th Century style of the house, there are beautifully appointed bedrooms with en-suite facilities. All bedrooms are complete with direct dial telephone, colour satellite television set, trouser press, hair dryer and, of course, tea and coffee making facilities. A health Suite offering multi gym, sauna, jacuzzi, running machine and air-stepper is available for the use of guests. Towelling robes are provided for your use during your stay. A separate tariff sheet is available if you wish to book accommodation. Special rates may apply
Civil Wedding Ceremonies
We have a license to hold wedding ceremonies.
Please note that maximums for reception only may differ.
Each room has a unique character of its own.
Each beautifully decorated to your style for your special day.
The maximum number of guests is as follows:
The Great Hall Restaurant 50
The Prince of Wales Suite 40
The Leicester Room 30
Room hire cost for holding the wedding ceremony is £150 inclusive of VAT
You should ensure that you contact the Registrar well in advance to declare your intention to marry. Any fees involved with the solemnisation of the marriage should be paid to the registrar direct.
If you need further help or advice, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
The Wedding Menus
“A Return to Tradition”
We only use the freshest of local produce; everything is made for you by our award winning team of chefs.
Enclosed are a selection of the most popular menu items we offer, but please remember, we can compose a menu
especially for you if required. We can cater for dietary restrictions and vegetarian meals, please ask!
Please choose any starter and main course for your guests and any 3 sweets from the dessert section.
Soups
Leek and Potato Soup with crumbled Caerphilly cheese
or
Traditional Welsh Cawl- Made with Welsh lamb and market fresh vegetables
or
Roasted Vine Tomato and basil soup- served drizzled with basil oil
£5.25
Starters
Parfait
A smooth chicken liver parfait with fig and port reduction, apple chutney and toasted brioche
or
Fruit Broth
Chilled fruit broth with fresh fruits and a swirl of crème fraîche
or
Welsh Salmon
Quenelles of poached flaked salmon with mixed leaves and cucumber and mint coulis
or
Pork Belly
Slow cooked pork belly, red onion compote, sweet and sour dressing
£5.75
Fish Selection
Please note, we purchase only fresh, unfrozen fish from the market or local fishermen; therefore the market price will apply, please ask. These choices are available as a fish course OR as a main course to include fresh vegetables and potatoes.
A wider fish selection is available on request
Welsh Salmon
Grilled organic welsh salmon with warm green vegetables and light dill cappuccino
or
Haddock
Baked fillet of un-dyed haddock topped with cheese and tomato rarebit and served with leek sauce
or
Seabass
Fillet of live caught seabass with roasted aubergines and courgettes and warm vine tomato dressing
Main Courses
All main courses are served with a selection of market fresh vegetables and a choice of potatoes
Traditional Roast Beef
Roasted Sirloin of Welsh beef served with Yorkshire pudding,
horseradish sauce and traditional gravy
or
Leg of Lamb
Roasted Leg of Welsh Lamb spiked with rosemary and a little garlic
served with roast gravy and mint sauce
or
Sirloin of Beef
Sirloin of Welsh Beef roasted and served with a rich mushroom and red wine sauce
£18.50
Loin of Pork
Roast loin of pork with orange and sage stuffing, rich gravy and apple compote
or
Roast Turkey
Glamorgan Roast turkey served in the traditional way with chestnut stuffing,
bacon rolls and turkey gravy
or
Chicken
Boneless breast of farm chicken with a stuffing of your choice served with calvados brandy sauce
£17.25
Rack of Lamb
Three bone rack of Welsh new seasons lamb spiked with rosemary and herb crust served with mint and rosemary sauce
£18.95
A selection from our award winning sweet trolley,
hand made for you by our chef’s
Chocolate Rozenne
A rich chocolate torte made with milk, dark and orange chocolate
Double Banana Romanoff
Whipped cream and bananas with crushed meringue and vodka
Profiteroles
Choux pastry buns filled with Chantilly cream and served
with warm chocolate sauce
Fresh Fruit Salad
Made with traditional and exotic fruits, served with whipped cream
Gateaux
Vanilla or chocolate based gateaux filled with your choice
of seasonally available fruits
New York Cheesecake
Baked vanilla scented cheesecake with a glazed topping served with fresh fruit sauce
Fruit Bavarois
A light fruit and double cream mousse on a Genoese sponge base served with
a fruit sauce or fresh cream
A selection of any three sweets from our Award Winning Sweet Trolley @ £5.50
Freshly brewed coffee or tea @ £2.95
Grand Buffet Menu
Minimum of 45 people
Starter
Choose one from:
Any of the soups listed
or
Chicken liver parfait
or
Fruit terrine in champagne and lemon jelly with mango coulis
or
Chilled fruit broth of melon and passion fruit finished with lemon crème fraîche
or
Quenelles of poached flaked salmon with mixed leaves and cucumber and smoked salmon coulis
Seafood Cocktail with Marie Rose sauce
Main Course
Whole dressed Welsh salmon
and
Roasted Scottish Sirloin of Beef
and
Roast Glamorgan Turkey
and
Honey Baked gammon Ham
Served with a selection of market fresh salads, including the following….
Waldorf
Mixed Green Salad
Indian
Coleslaw
New Potatoes or Potato Salad
Freshly baked bread
Sweets from the Trolley
A selection of any three sweets from those listed below
Chocolate Rozenne – a rich chocolate torte made with milk, dark and orange chocolate
Banana Romanoff – Whipped cream and bananas with crushed meringue and vodka
Profiteroles - Choux pastry buns filled with Chantilly cream and served with warm chocolate sauce
Fresh Fruit Salad made with traditional and exotic fruits, served with whipped cream
Gateaux - Vanilla or chocolate based gateaux filled with your choice of seasonally available fruits
New York Cheesecake - Baked vanilla scented cheesecake with a glazed topping served with fresh fruit sauce
Fruit Bavarois - A light fruit and double cream mousse on a Genoese sponge base served with a fruit sauce or fresh cream
Freshly brewed coffee
The Grand Buffet menu is priced at £36.50 per person
Wedding Organisation
Our charges for wedding receptions always include the loan of a silver cake stand and knife, white linen napkins and value added tax. Table flower arrangements are also tailored to your colour scheme at no cost.
In keeping with tradition your account will be presented to the Best man for payment on the day.
An optional 10% service charge is added to your bill for staff gratuities.
Table Plan
Just as we are flexible with our other arrangements for your special day, so we can help with table planning. A tailor made plan is always the best and we will be happy to help you arrange yours. Many decisions have to be made
on the approach to your wedding day. To assist you we have put together a “don’t forget” checklist
which may help you and appears on the back page.
Small Details
Small details are important, here are some small item costs which will help you with your plans.
Aperitifs on arrival per glass…
Bucks Fizz……£4.50
Sherry……£2.25
Hot Punch (rum or brandy) …. £3.75
Chilled Summer Punch …. £3.75
White Wine …..£3.60
Pimms No. 1 cup …. £4.25
Kir - chilled white wine and Cassis …. £4.25
Kir Royale - chilled House Champagne and Creme de Cassis …£7.25
We have excellent French bottled House wines included in our wine list, (allow 5/6 glasses per bottle), and our own imported House Champagne. There is a wide selection of fine
brandy, port and liqueurs from the trolley.
Drinks Package A
A glass of sherry on arrival
and
A glass red/white wine
with the meal
£5.50 per person
Drinks Package B
Chilled white wine fruit
punch on arrival
and
A glass red/white wine
with the meal
£7.00 per person
Drinks Package C
A glass of bucks fizz on arrival
and
A glass red/white wine
with the meal
£7.50 per person