Weddings at
The Barns Hotel, Bedford

Menus & Drinks Packages
You can make your very own menu from the following selection of starters, main courses and desserts. Please select the same starter, main and dessert for all your adult guests to ensure the highest standard of quality service and success, (please ask if you have any special dietary requirements).

The following are all included in both the Traditional and Small and Intimate wedding packages~ £43.95 per guest:

• 3 course wedding breakfast with coffee
• Dedicated Wedding Co-ordination
• Events Manager on the day
• Flower arrangement per table
• Use of our cake stand and knife
• Bridal suite including breakfast for the Bride & Groom
• Privileged accommodation rates for your guests
• Reception room hire (Minimum numbers apply)
• Linen napkins - various colours available
• Resident Disco until midnight (50 day guests or more)
• VAT

The following extras can be arranged/ recommended on request; prices and availability depend on your individual choices and requests:

• Chair Covers / Linen's (ask to see samples) prices from £4.50 per chair
• Marquee (current cost is £600)
• Buffet / BBQ style weddings
• Ice Sculpture / Chocolate fountain
• Children's entertainment / Magician

We are also happy to recommend local suppliers to assist with the success of your special day with us, these include: cakes, cars, stationary, photography, video & band/entertainers. Please ask for details

Starters
Spring/Summer Selection

• Tomato and Basil Soup
• Coarse Ardennes Pate With toasted olive Ciabatta and apricot and ginger chutney
• Melon with Strawberries and Sorbet
• Smoked Salmon, with toasted brioche, herb salad and preserved lemons
• Plum Tomato, Red Onion and Mozzarella Salad, with pesto dressing

Autumn/Winter Selection

• Cream of Leek and Potato Soup
• A Warming Winter Beef and Vegetable Broth
• Warm Goat's cheese, Sun blushed Tomato and Olive Tart, with rocket salad and a balsamic reduction
• Wild Mushroom Risotto
• Smoked Duck and Cherry Tomato Salad
• Breast of duck with baby leaf spinach and plum and ginger chutney
• Cod and Pancetta Fishcake, with a red chilli Tartare sauce

Main Courses
Spring/Summer Selection

• Chicken Supreme, wrapped in bacon with a chestnut and sausage meat stuffing, pan gravy and cranberry sauce
• Roast Loin of Pork, rubbed With Thyme, Apple and Coarse Grain Mustard Sauce
• Traditional Roast Sirloin of Beef, with Yorkshire pudding and Onion Gravy
• Fillet of Prime Beef (£4.00 supplement per person), with pancetta, wild mushrooms and rich Madeira sauce
• Seared Salmon Supreme, with tomato salsa and citrus hollandaise

Autumn/Winter Selection

• Traditional Roast Turkey, Chipolatas Wrapped In Bacon, Sage and Onion Stuffing And Cranberry Sauce
• Saddle of Lamb Stuffed with Onion, Garlic And Rosemary With A Redcurrant Glaze
• Corn Fed Supreme of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce
• Pork and Leek Sausages with Creamy Leek Mash and Caramelised Onion Gravy
• Loin of Monkfish, Herb Crostini, Wild Mushroom and Crème Fraiche Sauce

Vegetarian

• Sun blushed Tomato and Rocket Risotto with Parmesan Shavings
• Roasted Vegetable Gateau with Goats Cheese and Balsamic and Tomato Dressing
• Aubergine Filled With Lemon Scented Cous Cous and Red Pesto Dressing

Desserts
Spring/Summer Selection

• Lemon Parfait with a Raspberry Coulis
• Raspberry Charlotte with a Minted Berry Salsa
• Profiteroles with Warm Chocolate Sauce
• Summer Pudding with Clotted Cream
• Exotic Fresh Fruit Salad with Crème Fraiche
• Raspberry Crème Brulee

Autumn/Winter Selection

• Glazed Lemon Tart with a Lime Crème Fraiche, Chocolate Mint Torte with Berry Compote
• Poached Pears with a Cassis Sauce
• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
• Apple and Cinnamon Crumble with Spiced Crème Anglaise
• Warm Blueberry Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

Followed by Coffee & Mints

Wedding Package ~ £43.95 per guest (prices correct up to 31st December 2008).

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding allergies and GM foods. All our menus are flexible and can be tailor-made to suit your needs.

Younger Guests
£16.00 per child (between 2 and 12 years old).
All Children's meals are made with healthy eating in mind

• Crispy Roasted Chicken Drummers
• Steak Burger, Grilled Fish Goujons
• Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce, Tomato and mozzarella salad (v)
• Half size portion of the adult main course

All the above children's meals are served with a drink of orange juice or Mineral water, with chips or new potatoes and beans or peas and followed by ice cream or fresh fruit. Please select the same meal for your younger guests.
A limited number of highchairs are available and should be requested in advance. For babies, we can warm food and bottles as required

Evening Finger Buffet
Buffet A ~ £11.50 per guest

• Selection of Baguette Sandwiches with various Fillings
• Warm Sausage Rolls
• Warm Assorted Quiches
• Cheese and Tomato Pizza
• Potato Wedges, selection of dips
• Tortilla with Salsa, Guacamole and Soured Cream
• Crispy Chicken Fillets with Cucumber Mayonnaise

Buffet B ~ £12.50 per guest

• Selection of Baguette Sandwiches with various Fillings
• Bruschetta with Tomato, Red Onion and olives
• Chicken Tikka Skewers
• Tortilla with Salsa, Guacamole and Soured Cream
• Pork Pies
• Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato with Balsamic Dip

Buffet C ~ £14.50 per guest

• Selection of Baguette Sandwiches with various Fillings
• Sun Dried Tomato Wraps with Chicken and Salsa
• Plaice Goujons with Tartare Sauce
• Melon Wrapped in Parma Ham
• Spinach and Goats Cheese Filo Parcels
• Vegetable Satay Tortilla with Salsa, Guacamole and Soured Cream

A sweet little bit extra for your evening guests @ £2.95 per guest

• Mini Chocolate Éclairs
• Exotic Fruit Kebabs with Honey Yoghurt
• Assorted fruit tarts

It is our policy to cater for 80% of your guests. These evening finger buffet menus are only available as part of the traditional and small and intimate wedding packages.

Additional Courses
A selection of supplements to make your special day that little bit different and more memorable.
Sorbets ~ £2.95 per guest
Champagne or Lemon

Cheese Board ~ A selection of English and Continental Cheeses with Celery, Grapes and Biscuits
£18.50 per Table of 10 Persons

Petit Fours Instead of Mints £1.25 per guests

Baskets of Flavoured Breads £5.95 per basket for each table

Canapés
We can serve any of the following Canapés for you and your guests to enjoy with your reception drinks;
Prices are per platter of 10 portions (30 pieces).
Selection 1 ~ £14.50

• Mini Quiches
• Mini Exotic Fruit Kebab
• Tomato Mousse

Selection 2 ~ £16.50

• Smoked Salmon and Prawn Mousse
• Mini Bruschetta
• Honey and Arran Mustard roasted new Potatoes

Selection 3 ~ £19.00

• Tiger Prawns wrapped in Parma Ham
• Ratatouille Vegetable Tartlets
• Oriental duck roulade

Hot and Cold Sit Down Buffet ~ £46.95 per guest
To Begin (served)
Please select the same the starter for all your adult guests
Spring/ Summer Selection

• Chilled plum tomato and basil soup
• Grilled vegetable terrine with toasted focaccia
• Stilton and pear salad with lemon oil
• Seasonal Melon with Fruit of the Forest

Autumn/Winter Selection

• Leek, Potato and Red Onion Broth
• Cod and Pancetta Fishcakes
• With spring onion and coriander salsa and dill yoghurt dressing
• Coarse Ardennes Pate with Olive Ciabatta, Apricot and Ginger Chutney

From the Buffet
Spring/Summer Selection

• Rosemary Scented Lamb Cutlets
• With Rissole Potatoes and Minted Jus
• Honey Baked Ham with Ginger and Apricot Chutney
• Dressed Poached Salmon with Dill Mayonnaise
• Provencal vegetable tart

Autumn/Winter Selection

• Chicken Chasseur, Baby Onions and mushrooms
• In A Tomato, Garlic and Tarragon Sauce
• Loin of Pork Marinated in Tomato, Rocket and Garlic
• Strip loin of Beef with a Black Pepper Crust
• Courgette and Aubergine Lasagne
• Selection of Assorted Salads and Warm New Potatoes

Desserts: - from the buffet
Spring/Summer Selection

• Summer Pudding with Clotted Cream
• Exotic Fruit Salad with Minted Crème Fraiche
• Bailey's Cheesecake
• Autumn/Winter Selection
• Chocolate Fudge Cake
• Apple crumble with spiced crème Brule
• Sticky banana pudding with warm fudge sauce
• Freshly Brewed Coffee and Mints

Drinks Packages
The following drink packages have been designed to assist you in your selection. Please choose the same drink package for all your adult guests.
Drinks Package A @ £16.50 per person

• One glass of Bucks Fizz or Pimms per person on arrival
• Two glasses of House wine per person with the meal
• A glass of Sparkling wine per person for the toast
• Drinks Package B @ £18.50 per person
• Two glasses of Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Peach Bellini
• Two glasses of house wine per person with the meal
• A glass of sparkling wine per person for the toast
• Drinks Package C @ £20.50 per person
• As Package B but replace sparkling wine with Champagne.

Winter Warmers
Give your guests a warming welcome with the choice of mulled wine or/and hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows
Additional Drinks
Bucks Fizz/ Pimms/ Peach Bellini/ Mulled Wine £4.50 per glass
Orange Juice/ Fruit Punch £6.50 per jug
Mineral Water - Sparkling or Still £3.50 per bottle

Please ask for our exclusive wine list for all other available wines
Evening Celebration
This is perfect if you're marrying abroad and want to celebrate with your family and friends upon your return, or if you're looking for an informal meal and celebration with a choice of themed buffets available. (It is possible to have this menu as part of a package, please ask for details).

£29.95 per person

The following is included in the cost:

• Themed Reception Drink
• Room Hire , Accommodation for Bride and Groom
• Disco (TV and Video/DVD available on request)

Maximum numbers are 80 in the Barn (up to 100 with a marquee@ £600) or Anglers for this type of event. (minimum numbers 60).

BBQ
Salad Bar, Coleslaw, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Nicoise Salad, New Potatoes, Cucumber, Caesar Salad, Jacket Potatoes, Sliced Meats, Bread Selection
Grill

• Garlic and Herb chicken
• Rump steak, Pork and leek Sausages
• Tuna Steaks, Burgers

Desserts

• Profiteroles with dark chocolate sauce
• Fresh fruit Salad
• Glazed Lemon Tart

Mediterranean
Salad Bar, Salad Nicoise, Pasta Provencal, Sliced continental meats, Tomato and mozzarella salad, Marinated tomatoes & cucumber, Caesar salad, Oven roasted Mediterranean, Vegetables, Jacket potatoes, Bread selection
Hot

• Cannelloni al forno (Pasta tubes stuffed with savoury mince in a tomato & cheese sauce)
• Roasted Vegetable Risotto with parmesan shavings
• Moussaka
• Tyropita
• Feta and filopie

Desserts

• Pannacotta
• Plum and almond tart
• Tiramisu

Caribbean
Salad Bar, Cucumber marinated in mint, Marinated tomato with a hint of garlic, Salad leaves, Jacket potatoes, Sweet Potato salad, Smoked chicken and papaya, Chilli beef salad
Hot

• Spiced Jerk Chicken with coconut rice and mango salsa
• Salmon Caprice with banana chutney
• Fried Dumplings
• Caribbean Vegetable Ragout

Desserts

• Mango and Coconut Mousse
• Black Rum Pudding with grilled banana
• Exotic fresh fruits with spiced syrup

Asian
Salad Bar, Oriental noodle salad, Baked tofu Salad, Spicy fish Cakes, Sesame Prawn toast, spicy rolls, Chicken and sweetcorn soup, Marinated cucumber & tomatoes, Salad leaves Jacket potatoes
Hot

• Chicken with ginger and spring onions
• Crispy Beef with black bean sauce
• Egg fried rice
• Soft noodles
• Wok fried oriental vegetables with soy & honey
• Lemon Chicken

Desserts

• Banana and apple fritters with toffee sauce
• Mango mousse with lemon syrup
• Passion fruit cheesecake

Small & Intimate Weddings Menu Selector
For the smaller Wedding reception served in our Northill or Southill suites. Maximum of 30 guests.

Starters
Spring/Summer

• Seared scallops with watercress & rocket salad with sweet chilli dressing & lime crème Fraiche
• Clear gazpacho with avocado & tomato mousse
• Melon with fruit coulis
• Smoked salmon with fennel & red onion shavings toasted focaccia & lemon oil

Autumn/Winter

• Dill scented gravadlax with roasted winter vegetable salad & grilled Crostini
• Grilled Lemon Pepper King Prawns
• Roasted tomato & pepper soup with herbed snippets
• Warm Goat's Cheese, red onion & rocket tart with balsamic reduction

Mains
Spring/Summer

• Oven baked salmon supreme with Provencal vegetables baby spinach red wine reduction
• Pan fried fillet of beef with watercress puree roasted spring vegetables & truffle juice
• Poached chicken supreme filled with wild mushrooms set on spring cabbage & garlic cream

Autumn/Winter

• Duck confit with dauphinoise potatoes sautéed baby spinach & orange jus
• Poached monkfish wrapped with spinach & pancetta with puy lentils & Madeira sauce
• Roasted rack of lamb with pave potatoes braised root vegetables & rosemary sauce
• Pork and Leek Sausages with Creamy Leek Mash and Caramelised Onion Gravy

Desserts
Spring/Summer

• Glazed lemon tart with cassis sauce
• Panna cotta with marsala caramel
• Marinated strawberries served in a chocolate case with vanilla ice-cream

Autumn/Winter

• Sticky banana & orange pudding with cardamon syrup
• Warm blueberry tart with berry compote & fudge sauce
• Poached pear wrapped in sweet filo with a warm chocolate fondant

For more information please contact our Wedding Co-Ordinator on 01234 270044.