The Tithe Barn Browsholme Hall, Forest of Bowland A new, exclusive wedding venue in the heart of the Kingdom The Tithe Barn at Browsholme Built in 1507 and steeped in history, Browsholme Hall is the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire. Close to the house itself and enjoying the same lovely rural setting, the 17C stone Tithe Barn has been restored and converted into a unique new venue for weddings and receptions for 120 - 200 guests. Beautiful, traditional features such as exposed stone, oak beams and flagstone floors provide two magnificent spaces which can either be used together or on their own. Into the conversion the latest design innovations in lighting, video, sound systems and catering facilities have been seamlessly integrated to provide a truly unique experience. The Tithe Barn Browsholme Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3DE The Tithe Barn Telephone 01254 827166 Browsholme Hall, Forest of Bowland email: [email protected] Dear Thank you for your enquiry regarding weddings at Browsholme Hall’s Tithe Barn in the Heart of the Ribble Valley. Built in the late 17th century the historic farmbuildings at Browsholme Hall have undergone a £ ¾ million restoration carefully retaining their original features, whilst creating a new and unique wedding venue. The Tithe Barn has a civil licence for up to 120 guests and can accommodate up to 180 for an evening reception. You will have a choice of two dedicated 5 star caterers ,‘With a Twist’ and ‘Rowley’s’, in whom we have the greatest confidence to provide the highest quality food and a very special menu for your wedding day. Both are very experienced caterers who will look forward to discussing with you the food you would like to offer your guests Traditional features in the Tithe Barn include flagstone floors and oak timber throughout, which have been seamlessly integrated with the latest sound, lighting and visual technology, coupled with eco-friendly energy efficient heating. Browsholme Hall is the oldest surviving family home in Lancashire. It was built in 1507 and is steeped in history. The Hall’s Regency Drawing Room can be used to host civil ceremonies and partnerships for up to 60 guests. The surrounding gardens, lakeside and parkland are available to you and provide a stunning backdrop for beautiful, timeless images of your day. At Browsholme we don’t have a standard format as we want to hear your thoughts and dreams in order to create your perfect wedding day. The style of menu, decorations, flowers, cocktails, wine, music and other entertainment is your choice. The neighbouring Mews Cottage is a perfect place for the bride and groom to escape for their wedding night. I look forward to planning your dream wedding with you. Kind Regards Rebecca Clarke Manager www.browsholme.com 2014/2015 Tariffs for the Reception and Civil Ceremony (all charges stated below are inclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate and have effect from 1st July 2013) Create your own perfect wedding day..... Reception Exclusive use of Venue per day Fee includes the exclusive use of the Tithe Barn and courtyard until 12.30am, use of the Hall gardens for photographs and by guests, reception chairs, table linen and the services of our experienced wedding manager and her staff, plus the two bedroomed Mews Cottage for the wedding night. The fee excludes all drinks and food. April-Oct Nov-March Weekends Friday, Saturday & Sunday £3200 £2500 Weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday £2300 £1600 Bank Holiday Weekends Friday - Monday £3500 price on request Civil Ceremony Inclusive of the use of the Hall gardens & grounds for photographs. The Tithe Barn (maximum of 120 guests) £450 Browsholme Hall Regency Drawing Room (maximum of 60 guests) £750 Inclusive pre-ceremony use of the oak panelled Velvet Bedroom for the bride, a complimentary bottle of champagne and photographs in the Hall. www.browsholme.com Weddings at Browsholme Set in beautiful parkland overlooking the Hodder Valley, the Tithe Barn nestles in wonderful countryside with stunning views, in the gardens of a historic house which has been described as ‘the jewel in the crown of the Forest of Bowland’. A civil wedding ceremony can be held in the Tithe Barn or, subject to availability, the beautiful Regency Drawing Room at Browsholme Hall itself. Following this, an exclusive reception for 50 – 200 guests will be arranged with great style and attention to detail to suit the couple’s requirements. Choose from a range of themes or colour co-ordination, formal or informal service, traditional or unusual food, fine wines and drinks and a range of entertainments. For the wedding party, the gardens and surroundings of Browsholme provide countless opportunities for photographs and filming for that essential memento of a wonderful day. You can choose from an extensive list of more than 450 hand-selected fine wines from the award-winning local firm Bowland Forest Vintners to complement your reception and chosen menus. These lovely boutique wines represent top quality, style and value for money. Our well-stocked bar can provide for every possible taste and features our very own ‘Bowbearer’ beer. Our caterers, With a Twist, source seasonal ingredients from local farms and businesses wherever possible to create menus, including local beef, venison, veal, lamb and vegetables from across the North West. Food ideas from our kitchen.... With a Twist has designed, exclusively for Browsholme Hall Tithe Barn, some suggested wedding menus. Each of these menues are merely suggestions and they would be delighted to design something more bespoke for you both! www.withatwistcatering.co.uk 01254 778270 Browsholme Hall Menu Ribble Valley Menu Canapés £8.00 +VAT Canapés £9.50 +VAT Formby asparagus, Parma ham Rob Greaves chipolata, whole grain mustard dip Quail egg, salad nicoise Marrbury smoked salmon lollipop Mini fish and chips King prawn tempura, chilli tartare sauce Rob Greaves chipolata, whole grain mustard dip Lancashire cheese and chive puff Mini Yorkshire pudding, roast beef, horseradish cream Wedding Breakfast £30.00 +VAT Starter Wedding Breakfast £38.50 +VAT Cream of Lancashire vegetable soup, fresh herbs, cream Starter (or soup of your choice) Poached Fleetwood salmon, herb salad, sour cream, chive dressing Main course Main Course Pan fried breast of Goosnargh chicken, wild mushroom risotto, basil oil One bone rack of Bowland lamb, slow roast shoulder, Dessert butter poached potato, green beans, lamb sauce Double chocolate pot, Simpsons cream, raspberry, mint Dessert Coffee & Chocolates Lemon tart, pressed raspberry sauce Brazilian rain forest alliance pure arabica coffee, homemade chocolate truffles, Coffee & Chocolates white chocolate dipping sauce Brazilian rain forest alliance pure arabica coffee, homemade chocolate truffles, white chocolate dipping sauce Evening Food £9.50 +VAT A hand held weber barbecue (our version of a hog roast!) Evening Food from £8.50 per box +VAT Whole confit shoulder of Upholland pork, crunchy crackling, apple sauce. New York boxes and chopsticks with your favourite take away food! Carved by our chefs into a barm cake. Perhaps chicken tikka massala, Thai green curry or beef in black bean sauce? Great booze food! Or maybe bangers ‘n’ mash? Or Lancashire hotpot? The choice is yours. All prices are exclusive of VAT The Forest of Bowland Menu Canapés £13.50 +VAT Cones of crispy duckling pancake, spring onion, cucumber, duck sauce Rob Greaves chipolata, whole grain mustard dip Lancashire cheese rarebit Morecambe bay potted shrimp bruschetta Pan seared scallop, pea puree Wedding Breakfast £51.50 +VAT Starter Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese soufflé, pickled beetroot salad Main Course Five week hung Bowland forest fillet of beef, baby carrots, fine green beans, pepper sauce Chunky chips in iron buckets, béarnaise sauce Dessert Kilner jar, raspberries poached in Pimms, butter shortbread, lemon vodka espuma Coffee & Chocolates Brazilian rain forest alliance pure arabica coffee, homemade chocolate truffles, white chocolate dipping sauce Evening Food £12.50 +VAT A more traditional style of evening buffet - again your own choice from cottage pie, Lancashire hot pot, curry, lasagna, with breads and accompaniments. Don’t forget you can ‘swap’ any of your courses to better suit your taste and help keep within your budget! The Parker Menu More Food Ideas from our Kitchen Perhaps one of our Gourmet Weber BBQ’s with our chefs carving for your wedding breakfast... Canapés £12.50 +VAT King prawn tempura, chilli tartar sauce Mini fish and chips Weber BBQ £38.00 +VAT Mini Lancashire hot pot, pickled red cabbage Please choose 3 of the following dishes for your BBQ selection Asparagus Parma ham Whole herb lemon buttered Goosnargh chicken Goats cheese, oven dried tomato, pesto Cornfed Goosnargh Piri Piri chicken Fleetwood salmon, baked on cedar plank, smokey sour cream dressing Wedding Breakfast £65.00 +VAT Breast of Goosnargh chicken filled with goats cheese and oven dried tomatoes, wrapped in smokey bacon Tiny plate of starters Five week hung sirloin of Bowland beef, fresh salsa verde Marrbury smoked salmon Pepper crusted ribs of Bowland beef, horseradish mayonnaise Poached Fleetwood salmon, quail egg, avruga caviar Rob Greaves Cumberland sausage, chilli BBQ sauce Treacle cured salmon, ginger, spring onion, coriander Herb crusted shoulder of Pendle lamb Main Course Confit shoulder of Upholland pork, crackling, apple sauce Broughton estate venison, celeriac puree, green beans, baby Ormskirk carrot, juniper sauce Pugh’s porcetta (suckling pig), infused