WEEKEND WEDDING PACKAGES – 2025 and 2026

 

At Owlpen we understand that it is sometimes easier to see just one quote, instead of having to work out lots of different costs per head. In recognition of this, we offer a range of weekend wedding packages, which keep things simple.

Our weekend wedding package includes the following benefits:

• Use of the estate for two nights, where required.  We invite you to arrive the day before your wedding, to give you an opportunity to decorate and get ready for the big day.  We can also host a dinner or informal get-together the night before, in the Cyder Barn, if required.
• Use of the bridal suite and make-up room included in the fee.
• Use of the Owlpen Manor Estate including the gardens and grounds.
• Exclusive use of the brand new Pole Barn, and medieval Cyder Barn, for dining and dancing.
• Access to the Manor House itself for ceremonies for up to 50 people.
• Food for 80 people: the cost includes a three-course meal.  Choose one dish from a range of options outlined below.  Fees for canapés and evening food are additional.
• Wine for 80 people: our package includes a bottle of wine per head (sparkling, red and white), spread out over the reception, wedding breakfast, and speeches. We also offer ‘beer buckets’ at a discounted price if you would like more variety during the reception, and our fully stocked bar will be open for evening drinks.
• All cutlery, crockery and glassware is included in the fee.  Seating is on long trestle tables which don’t need table linen.  If you would like linen, or prefer round tables, there is an additional fee.  There is a fee of £1 per head for classic white napkins if you would like to use ours.

WEEKEND PACKAGES PRICES

The prices for our weekend wedding packages are as follows, for 80 people:

OPTION ONE:

June, July, August: £14250

May and September: £13150

April, October, December: £12150

March, November: £11150

For additional guests, the fee is £71.50 per head, £37.50 for children aged 12 to 16, and £24.50 for kids under aged 3 to 12.  They can enjoy bottomless soft drinks all day (elderflower, orange juice, apple juice), all included.

OPTION TWO:

June, July, August: £14850

May and September: £13750

April, October, December: £12550

March, November: £11550

For additional guests, the fee is £79.50 per head, £42.50 for children, and £24.50 for kids under ten years old.  They can enjoy bottomless soft drinks all day (elderflower, orange juice, apple juice), all included.

OPTION THREE:

June, July, August: £16250

May and September: £15250

April, October, December: £14250

March, November: £13250

For additional guests, the fee is £97 per head, £47.50 for children, and £34.50 for kids under ten years old.  They can enjoy bottomless soft drinks all day (elderflower, orange juice, apple juice), all included.

NB these published prices are valid for 2025 and 2026 weddings.  Prices for 2027 may vary.

MENU OPTIONS

OPTION ONE

FOOD: THREE-COURSE MEAL

Starters

• Chicken Caesar Salad, Little Gem, Parmesan, Croutons 
• Candied, Golden & Baby Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Basil Oil (V)
• Beetroot Cured Salmon, Watercress, Horseradish Cream, Homemade Charcoal Bread
• Tuscan Bean, Tomato and Spinach Soup with Garlic and Herb  Focaccia (V)
• Charcuterie Grazing Board (shared between 6-10 Guests) Seasonal Fruit, Cured Meats, Pickled Vegetables,  Artisan Bread & Butter –  Example board: Melon, Grapes, Figs, Dates, Chorizo, Salami, Prosciutto 
• Vegetarian Grazing Board  (shared between 6-10 Guests) Seasonal Fruits, Cheese, Pickled Vegetables,  Artisan Bread & Butter (V)  –  Example board: Melon, Grapes, Figs, Dates, Hard Sheep’s Cheese, Soft Creamy Cows, Blue Vien

  If you opt for the Charcuterie, Vegetarians guests will have the  Vegetarian Grazing Board –  we will adapt as necessary for vegans / other dietary requirements  – items may vary slightly due to seasonality/availability

Main Courses

• Poached Hake with Courgette, Mussels, Saffron Potatoes and White Wine Sauce 
• Trio of Local Sausages, Buttery Mash, Cavolo Nero and Caramelised Red Onion Gravy  (V – Trio Veggie Sausages)
• Asian Spiced Duck Breast, Honey, Ginger, Chilli & Soy Glaze, Pack Choi, Chinese Broccoli, Wasabi Mash
• Roasts – All dishes below served with Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes
• Roast Chicken with Lemon & Thyme Stuffing, Red Wine Jus
• Slow Roast Belly of Pork, Apple Sauce, Crackling and Cider Reduction
• Roast Squash, Puy Lentils, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds, Roast Garlic, Caramelised Red Onion Jus  (V)

  Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes –  (may vary slightly due to availability)

  Spring  (March – May)  – Garden Peas, Sugar Snaps, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Roast New Potatoes with Fresh Mint & Parsley Oil. 

  Summer Salads (June – August) – Leafy Green Salad, Cucumber, Peas, Puy Lentil, Bean Sprouts, Toasted Seeds, Vinaigrette.      Potato Salad, Mayonnaise, Dill Pickles, Celery, Red Onion, Fresh Parsley and Dill.

  Or Seasonal Summer Vegetables

  Autumn (September – October) – Thyme & Honey Roasted Carrots & Beetroot,  Cavolo Nero , Green Beans, Garlic & Rosemary Roast Potatoes.
  Winter (November – December) – Pan Fried Sprouts & Kale with Pancetta & Caraway,  Braised Red Cabbage,  Celeriac & Parsnip Puree, Garlic Roast Potatoes.

Desserts

• Owlpen Mess, Raspberry, Strawberry, Meringue, Cream, Saffron – Can be Served in sharing bowls per table or individually.
• Chocolate Brownie, with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
• Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice  Cream
• Traditional Apple Crumble and Vanilla Custard
• ‘Grab and Go’ Ice Cream Cart  Waffle Cones and Tubs.  Includes Local Winstones Ice Cream – Raspberry Sorbet (suitable for vegans), Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel.

Wild Card: The Great British BBQ – 2 COURSES

For those looking for a more informal dining option we also offer a full-scale barbecue extravaganza. 

Meat &  Fish 

6 oz Handmade Burger, Local National Champion Gloucester Sausage, Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chilli Sauce, Mediterranean Crevettes with Garlic Butter 

Vegetarian/Vegan option 

Veggie Burger, Lincolnshire Sausage with Red Onion Marmalade, Mixed Pepper, Aubergine & Courgette Skewers with Sweet Chilli Sauce, Halloumi with Lime and Coriander Dressing (Tofu for Vegans) 

Seasonal Mixed Leaves, Toasted Seeds, Cucumber and Herbs  –  Rainbow Slaw   

Gherkins –  Ciabatta  –  Beetroot Ketchup  –  Garlic Aioli 

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DRINKS

Included in the package we offer a bottle of wine spread out over the course of the day.  This includes two glasses of Prosecco for the reception.  For the meal we provide half a bottle of wine per person, divided between red and white according to your preference.  Then a glass of fizz for a toast, whenever you choose.

 

OPTION TWO

FOOD: THREE-COURSE MEAL

Choose from any of the starters from option one OR:

• Artisan Breads with Parsley, Tarragon & Rosemary Butter
• Lemon and Rosemary Marinated Green Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Pickled Vegetables
• Mushroom Arancini, Butternut Squash, Cucumber Radish Salad, Sweet Chilli Sauce
• Asian Vermicelli Salad, Duck, Bean Sprouts, Mangetout, Mooli Radish, with a Yuzu, Chilli Ginger Dressing, Spring Onion, Toasted Sesame Seeds (V-Yuzu Glazed Tofu)
• Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fish Cakes, Tarragon, Chervil, Spring Onion, Gherkin & Caper Salad,  Mushy Peas
• Vintage Cheddar & Chive Potato Cakes, Tarragon, Chervil, Spring Onion, Gherkin & Caper Salad,  Mushy Peas
• Ham Hock and Pea Terrine with Home made ‘Branston’ Style Pickle and Celeriac Remoulade

 Main Courses

• Porchetta, Italian Pork Dish with Coriander, Apricots, & Chilli, Fennel and Orange Reduction, Lemony Potatoes and Rainbow Chard with Chive Creme Fraiche  
• V -Baked Aubergine with Coriander, Apricots, & Chilli, Fennel and Orange Reduction, Lemony Potatoes and Rainbow Chard with Chive Creme Fraiche.

Sea Bass with Braised Fennel, Capers, Black Olives, Roast Cherry Tomatoes, Smashed New Potatoes, Charred Lemon 

V – Charred Courgette, Panko Herb Crust, Braised Fennel, Capers, Black Olives, Roast Cherry Tomatoes, Smashed New Potatoes, Charred Lemon 

Pies: Choose from one of the following Pies for non-vegetarians & one for Vegetarian Guests 

All are served with Tenderstem Broccoli, Roasted Shallots, Sticky Red Wine Jus  

Braised Ox Cheek Pie with Mashed Potato Topping 

• Braised Ox Cheek Pie with Mashed Potato Topping 
• Ham, Chicken & Leek in a Creamy White Wine Sauce with a Puff Pastry Crust
• Roast Beetroot, Spinach, Chestnut & Brown Lentil, Rosemary, Sage & Thyme Mashed Potato, Parmesan Crust (V)
• Red Lentil, Sweet Potato, Asparagus, Pea, Green Bean, Red Pepper & Spinach with a Puff Pastry Crust
• Shoulder of Lamb with Rosemary and Thyme.  Also charred Apple Salsa, Glazed Chantenay Carrots, Mixed Beans, Peas, Seasonal Greens, Pomme Puree, Red Wine Jus
• V –  Stacked Squash & Portobello Mushroom Steak, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Charred Apple Salsa, Glazed Chantenay Carrots, Mixed Beans, Peas, Seasonal Greens, Pomme Puree, Red Wine Jus
• CHEF’S SPECIAL: Chef’s Home Reared Middle Eastern Whole Hogget Legs, Shoulders and Racks Roasted with Fennel, Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Fresh Herbs and Garlic. Rich Roasted Tomato Sauce, Minted Yogurt, Flatbreads, Seasonal Mixed Salads or Vegetables and Garlic Aioli

   

• Herb Crusted Cod, Tomato Fondue, Wilted Spinach and White Wine and Herb Emulsion
• Braised Ox Cheek, Tumbled Root Veg, Roasted Shallots, Sticky Red Wine Jus
• Wild Mushroom Wellington with a Red Wine and Thyme Jus
• Grilled Summer Vegetables & Goats Cheese Puff Pastry Tart with a Sweet Tomato Coulis

Desserts

• Crema Catalana, Orange Shortbread & Berries
• Sticky Chocolate Tart with White Chocolate Sauce
• Summer Pudding, Clotted Cream and Mixed Berry Coulis
• ‘Grab and Go’ Ice Cream Cart  Waffle Cones and Tubs.  Includes Local Winstones Ice Cream – Raspberry Sorbet (suitable for vegans), Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel.

DRINKS

Included in the package, we offer a selection of specially curated wines from our cellars. For the reception we serve half a bottle of Prosecco, and a bucket of 30 beers for the reception bar.  If you would like Pimm’s as well, or instead, we can arrange this.  For the meal, we provide half a bottle of wine per person – and you can choose what proportion of each variety you require.  We offer an Argentinian Malbec from the Mendoza region, and a crisp southern French Sauvignon Blanc plus a light classic rosé from Provence.  Then a glass of premium sparkling wine for toasts.

OPTION THREE

FOOD: THREE-COURSE MEAL

Choose from any of the starters and desserts above. For the desserts we offer a trio, which means you can select your three favourites, and enjoy them all at the same time!  This deal also includes tea and coffee.

 Main Courses

• Beef Wellington with a Red Wine and Madeira Jus
• Wild Mushroom Wellington with a Red Wine and Madeira Jus (V)
• Both served with Tenderstem, Green Beans, Celeriac Puree, Potato Dauphinoise
• Middle Eastern, Locally Reared Whole Hogget – Racks, Loins and Legs (V – Baked Aubergine option available).  Roasted with Fennel, Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Fresh Herbs and Garlic. Seasonal Mixed Leaves, Fine Green Beans, Charred Courgette, Peas & Sugar Snaps, Garlic Roast New Potatoes, a  Rich Roasted Tomato Sauce, Minted Yogurt, Flatbreads, Garlic Aioli.             (6 weeks notice required)
• Poached T-Bone of Turbot with Brown Shrimp Butter, Samphire, Mixed Beans & New Potatoes
• Half Cornish Lobster, Garden Salad, Green Beans & New Potatoes.  Served Warm – Thermidor / Garlic Butter OR Served Cold with Homemade Mayonnaise
• Italian Braised Cabbage Stuffed with Vegetarian Sausage Meat, Coriander, Apricots & Chilli
• Lemony potatoes, Rainbow Chard with Chive Creme Fraiche & a Fennel and Orange Reduction (V)
• Charred Cauliflower Steak with Cumin Seeds, Roasted Squash Puree, Couscous & Coriander Crumb,
• Minted Garden Pea & Quinoa Salad, Salsa Verde  (V)

• SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT…

  Fruits de Mer…

  Dressed Crab – Mediterranean Crevettes – North Atlantic Prawns – Brown Shrimps 

  Oysters – Mussels – Scallops – Gravadlax Salmon  

  Served with Lemon, Shallot Vinegar, Leafy Green Salad 

  Hand Cut Chips & Homemade Mayonnaise 

  Artisan Bread & Seaweed Butter

  Desserts

• Sweet and Salty Cheesecake with Cherries and Crumble
• Tiramisu, Mocha Sorbet
• Lemon Tart, Raspberry Sorbet & Mixed Berries
• Chocolate Cremeux, Shortbread, Raspberry Coulis, Chocolate & Ginger Crumb
• Passion Fruit,  Raspberry or Vanilla Creme Brulee & Berries
• ‘Grab and Go’ Ice Cream Cart –  Waffle Cones, Tubs, Toppings, Shakes &  Sprinkles! Choice of 3 Flavours(inc. Vegan Sorbet if  required)
• Cheese Board, Selection of 6 Artisan Cheese – Served with Biscuits, Crackers, Breads, Celery, Apple, Grapes, Figs, Dates, Pickles & Home Made Chutneys

To add canapés for reception please allow for an additional fee of £13.50 per head

DRINKS

When it comes to wine, we can offer you a range of different vintages from our extensive wine list to pair with your food choices, following consultation with our in-house wine expert.  We also invite you to upgrade your sparkling wine to champagne for the toasts, for that extra special wedding breakfast experience!

MORE CHOICE: Please note: if you wish to give your guests a choice of Starter and/or Main, this carries a supplement of £2.50 per person.  The choice for your guest would be either Meat or Vegetarian, you would still choose one Meat dish, and one Vegetarian dish.

FOOD DURING YOUR DRINKS RECEPTION

If you want to add that extra touch of style to your wedding reception, then nothing hits the spot better than our ever-popular canapés.  They work especially well if you want to have a longer reception (over an hour) and if you are looking to do extensive group photographs, as the food choices keep other guests occupied and entertained. 

There are so many different ones to choose from, and you can click the button below this text to find a full list.  To help whet your appetite, we have outlined a few of the greatest hits below!

Canapés – The Greatest Hits

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Optional extras:

If your photographer or band member would like a meal, the fee is £36 per head.

Tea and coffee is priced at £3.50 each if it is not included in the package.