WEDDING RECEPTIONS
A safe & secure celebration
The perfect package
Organising a wedding reception at the moment is, for some, a very different experience than would have been the case in normal times.
At the University of Glasgow however, we are confident that whilst you may have had to compromise in some areas, we can offer you the perfect setting for a celebration that is worthy of your special day.
From a small drinks reception with canapes in our world famous Cloisters to a formal meal in our beautiful and iconic Gilbert Scott Building, we have the perfect package for you and following all relevant Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland guidelines we will ensure you and your guests feel safe and secure and are therefore able to relax and enjoy the celebration.
Our experienced and dedicated team of event professionals will work with you to ensure that you are fully informed about the relevant restrictions and should these restrictions change in the lead up to your special day, will be on hand to advise, support and assist.
A beautiful venue
Alongside our stunning Cloisters, we are delighted to present the Ferguson Room, a beautiful wood panelled venue with a large stone fireplace and feature windows, looking out onto Professor Square. Situated immediately below the University Memorial Chapel, the Ferguson Room is fully accessible and has ample free parking directly outside*.
The venue hire rate for the use of the Ferguson Room is £675+VAT.
(*evenings and weekends) Peace of mind
In these unusual times we are aware that whilst your friends and family will be excited to celebrate your special day with you both, making wonderful lifelong memories, some guests may be particularly anxious. In order to ensure that everyone attending feels safe, secure and relaxed we wanted to highlight some of the measures we have in place.
- The Ferguson Room is large enough to allow everyone to move around freely whilst maintaining a safe distance - We will provide 5ft round tables and request that all guests from one household sit together - Each table will be spaced at least 1m apart from the next table in line with current guidelines - We will provide a sanitisation point within the venue for guests - Our staff members will wear face masks at all times and interaction with guests will be limited
Menu choices
Please select one dish from each course to create your set menu.
Galia melon, watermelon with strawberries and black pepper. Rocket and olive dressing - £7 Tian of haggis, neeps and tatties with haggis bon bon and whisky sauce - £8 Chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche and caramelised onion chutney - £9 Loch Fyne smoked salmon and trout with grapefruit and capers, herb leaves and cornichon relish - £10 *** Seared suprême of Scottish corn-fed chicken with Puy lentils, roasted squash and red pepper, cocotte potatoes and caramelised onion jus - £17 Pan seared fillet of sea bass with sautéed samphire and edamame beans, chorizo roasted new potatoes with a tomato and dill cream - £18 Seared collop of Scotch beef fillet, with baked balsamic onions, truffled wild mushrooms and creamed mash. Red wine and port pan juices - £22 Thyme and honey crusted smoked Scottish venison loin with honey glazed beets and roots, red berry mash and a gin and juniper jus - £24 Sweet potato, cashew and apricot chutney tart with a tomato and pepper coulis. Served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes - £17 *** Raspberry and white chocolate creme brûlée with Scottish shortbread - £8 Sticky date and toffee pudding with Madagascan vanilla ice cream and whisky butterscotch sauce - £8 Brandy Alexander chocolate pot with burnt orange marmalade and an almond and rosemary biscuit - £8 Artisan cheeseboard - Cheddar, blue and brie from Scotland’s islands served with spiced fruit chutney and biscuits - £9 *** Coffee or tea served with University dark mints - £3
Drinks Packages
Package A - £12.50 per person Glass of House Prosecco on arrival Half a bottle of House wine with the meal Glass of House Prosecco for the toast *** Package B - £14 per person Glass of House Prosecco on arrival Half a bottle of mid-range wine with the meal Glass of House Prosecco for the toast *** Package C - £23 per person Glass of House Champagne on arrival Half a bottle of premium wine with the meal Glass of House Champagne for the toast
All pricing is based on a minimum requirement of 15 adults and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT. You may add further drinks to enhance the package. Please note that wine, sparkling wine and Champagne may require to be substituted for a wine of equivalent value.
All packages include the following:
- Silver cake stand and wedding knife - White table linen and napkins - Menu card printed on University of Glasgow stationery - Master of Ceremony duties if required - PA system for speeches
We can arrange for our florist to provide table decorations which start from £15 ex VAT per arrangement. Alternatively, we will be happy to place any table décor you provide and to co-ordinate delivery with a florist of your choice if this is something you would like to arrange.
The next step
Venue Viewings Viewings of our reception venues can be arranged in advance. Appointments can be arranged Monday to Friday subject to availability.
Special Requirements If you have specific needs not set out in this brochure then please let us know and we’d be happy to discuss further. The University can cater for all requirements and can offer Halal and Kosher catering as well as catering for allergies.
Contacting us We are available Monday to Friday (Excluding public holidays) and can be contacted via email at [email protected].