A venue to remember - The Crown Hotel · • A choice of covers and sashes to dress your chairs • Floral arrangement to complement your dining table • Sommeliers choice of wine,

A venue to remember

Civil Ceremonies

Thank you for considering The Crown Hotel,

Wetheral, as a venue for your Special Day.

We appreciate all weddings are unique,

and this is your day.

We have a variety of rooms, including our

outdoor beautiful Gazebo, which are perfect

for any size of wedding celebration and all

have been granted a civil licence.

As soon as you have made the decision to have

a civil ceremony at The Crown Hotel, you must

contact the Registrars Office. It is important to

do this as soon as possible in order to secure

the date (there is a fee for the Registrar’s

services, which they will advise you accordingly).

The Crown Hotel is permitted to be the venue

for non religious civil ceremonies, and as such,

any music, readings, words, poetry or

performance which form any part of the

ceremony, must be secular.

Flowers for the pew ends and registration

table arrangement are included in the

facilities charge.

Complete Wedding PA C K A G E

includes:

• Red carpet on arrival

• Glass of sparkling wine for the bride and groom on arrival

• Master of Ceremonies to act as your Toast Master

• Personalised menus and table plan

• Floral decorations for your tables

• White or Ivory linen supplied

• Use of Hotel cake stand and knife

• Special accommodation rates for your guests

• Free car parking

• One month free Leisure Club membership for the Bride and Groom

(one month prior to wedding date)

• Bridal Suite with full Cumbrian Breakfast for the wedding night

• Chilled bottle of champagne with fresh strawberries awaits you in the Suite

• VAT at standard rate

*

* This package is offered when a minimum number of 50 guests are fully catered

for with a drinks package, wedding breakfast and evening buffet.

Subject to availability and supplements may apply.

Drinks PA C K A G E

A selection of the most popular wedding

drinks combinations are listed here for you,

however, should you require something

different, we will be delighted to assist you

in putting together your own selection.

Alternative alcohol-free and soft drinks

Orange Juice • Fruit Punch • Soft Drinks

Pearl Drinks Package

For your reception: A glass of Bucks Fizz/A bottle of ice-cold Beer

With your meal: One glass of House Wine

For the toast: A glass of chilled Sparkling Wine

Ruby Drinks Package

For your reception: Pimms Cocktail/A bottle of ice-cold Beer

With your meal: Two glasses of House Wine

For the toast: A glass of chilled Sparkling Wine

Diamond Drinks Package

For your reception: A glass of Kir Princess or Pimm’s Cocktail

With your meal: Two glasses of Sommeliers choice wine

For the toast: A glass of chilled House Champagne

Beer

Menu A

STARTER

Clear Leek and

Potato Soup

MAIN COURSE

Finest 8oz Cumberland

Sausage Curl

set on a chive potato mash

with a red onion gravy

selection of seasonal

vegetables and potatoes

DESSERT

Icky Sticky Toffee Pudding

with butterscotch sauce

TO FOLLOW

Coffee and Chocolates

Menu B

STARTER

Galia Melon with a

Berry Compote

MAIN COURSE

Char-Grilled Supreme

of Chicken

coated with a white wine,

tarragon and mushroom sauce



DESSERT

Rich Chocolate Truffle

with a vanilla pod sauce

TO FOLLOW


Menu C

STARTER

Prawn Cocktailwith baby gem lettuce, marie rose sauce and brown bread

MAIN COURSE

Rump of Lakeland Lamb

with a grain mustard mash

and confit root vegetables

served with a red wine jus



DESSERT

Glazed Lemon Tart with vanilla créme fraiche

and berry compote

TO FOLLOW


Wedding Breakfast Menu

Menu D

STARTER

Ham Hock Terrine

with homemade piccalilli

MAIN COURSE

Pan Fried Salmon Fillet

set on spring onion mash

prawn & white wine cream sauce



DESSERT

Créme Brulee

with homemade

shortbread biscuits

TO FOLLOW


Menu E

STARTER

Smoked Chicken

Caesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

Roast Topside of Cumbrian Beef

traditionally served with yorkshire

pudding, creamed horseradish

and natural juices



DESSERT

Homemade Bread and

Butter Pudding

with orange compote

and créme anglaise

TO FOLLOW


Menu F

STARTER

Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravalax

with english mustard mayonnaise and dressed rocket

***** Sorbet*****

MAIN COURSE

8oz Bistro Rump Steak slow roasted to medium

with fondant potato, wild mushrooms, spinach

puree and ale jus

selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes

DESSERT

Assiette of Desserts

(choice of three)

TO FOLLOW


Wedding Breakfast Menu

Wedding Breakfast BuffetPlease select two starters and two desserts and either the Hot or Cold Buffet

Roast Topside of Cumbrian Beef with yorkshire pudding and creamed horseradish

Honey Roast Cumberland Ham with course grain mustard

Roast Crown of Turkey with cranberry sauce

Vegetable Lasagne with homemade foccacia bread

All served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Whole Dressed Fresh Local Salmon with cucumber and lemon mayonnaise

Roast Topside of Cumbrian Beef Honey Roast Cumberland Ham with course grain mustard

Roast Crown of Turkey with cranberry sauce

Vegetable Quiche All accompanied with a selection of leaf and mixed salads and assorted dressings.

* Minimum of 50 adult guests

*

Starters


Desserts

Crown Carvery (Hot)

Gala Buffet (Cold)

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O R

* * * * *

* * * * *

Ham Hock Terrine with homemade piccalilli

Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream

with raspberry sauce

Galia Melon with berry compote

Choux Pastry Profiteroles

with a dark chocolate sauce

Clear Leek andPotato Soup

A Platter of Cumbrian Farmhouse Cheese

with celery, chutney, grapes and biscuits

OR

OR

OR

OR

BarbecuePlease select four items below

Make it Extra SpecialCrown Canapé Selection

Selection of six hot and cold appetisers, waiter served during your drinks reception

Classic Canapé Selection

Selection of four hot and cold appetisers, waiter served during your drinks reception

Children’s Menu served up to 12 years old

STARTERTomato Soup

Melon and Strawberries

MAIN COURSE

Sausage, Mash, Peas and Gravy

Homemade Chicken Boulders and Chips

Cheesy Pasta

DESSERTIce Cream

Fresh Fruit Salad

Special Requests

Special diets are accommodated on request

Gammon Steak and Pineapple

6oz Handmade Steakburger

Peppered Minute Steak

Cumberland Sausage Curl

Lemon and Garlic Chicken

Char-Grilled Lamb Chop

Salmon Parcels

Cajun Spiced Chicken

Vegetable Kebabs

Roasted Bell Peppers filled with

Morrocan Cous Cous

All accompanied with jacket potatoes, a selection of leaf and mixed salads,

coleslaw, assorted dressings and garlic bread

*****


with a dark chocolate sauce

Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Creamwith raspberry sauce

*****

Coffee with Chocolates

Evening BuffetsFinger Buffet

Homemade Bread Pizza Trays

Oven-Baked Oriental Chicken Drumsticks

Selection of Freshly made Sandwiches

Traditional Sausage Rolls

Lamb Koftas with a Mint & Dill Rahita

Vegetable Crudites

Homemade Rosemary and Garlic Bread

Curly Fries

Crown Garden Evening BBQ

Homemade 4oz Burgers

4oz Cumberland Sausage Curl

Mini Corn on the Cob

Saute Onions

Soft Rolls

Skinny Fries

Selection of Mixed Salads and Coleslaw

Hot Fork BuffetPlease choose two dishes

from the following selection

Cumberland ‘Tattie Pot’ Braised Lamb, carrots, onions and black pudding

served with pickled red cabbage

Homemade Fish Pie Natural Smoked Haddock, Salmon and prawn

topped with creamy mash, served with rosemary and garlic foccacia bread

Lasagne Al Forno Baked layers of spinach pasta, Bolognaise and

cheese sauce. Served with garlic bread, parmesan and mixed salad

Chicken Tikka Masala A mild spiced Indian curry served with Basmati

rice, poppadoms and chutney

Spinach Tortellini with Ricotta Cheese Baked in a creamy cheese sauce, served with garlic

bread, parmesan and salad

Leek & Wild Mushroom Pasta Bake in a dijon mustard cream with a crisp crust

Desserts*Please choose two desserts from the following selection

Warm Chocolate Brownie

Fresh Fruit Salad


* Additional charge applies

Individually designed for the small intimate

wedding offering the following enhanced

services on our complete wedding package:

• Canapé selection served with Prosecco

and strawberries, in either our beautiful

gardens or privately in our lounges.

• Personal consultation to compile a

2 choice five course meal for your

wedding breakfast. This will include

a sorbet course and coffee with

handmade petit four.

• Champagne for the Toast

• A choice of covers and sashes to dress your chairs

• Floral arrangement to complement your dining table

• Sommeliers choice of wine, from our comprehensive wine list, to complement your choice of menu

• Courtesy transport available for

river photographs if required

This package is designed for a minimum

of ten guests to a maximum of twenty

guests and would be served privately

in The McLaren Room.

Signature W E D D I N G S

Crown English Wedding TeaElegantly presented on fine china for a Sunday Wedding

enjoy...• A Selection of delicate Finger Sandwiches with Classic Fillings

• Freshly baked Scones with Clotted Cream & Preserves

• Chef’s own made Sausage Rolls and Roasted Tomato,

Mozzarella & Basil Quiche

• An assortment of delicious homemade Cakes

• Fresh Cream Meringues

• Mini individual dessert

• Selection of Teas and Coffee

*

* Afternoon tea package is available for a minimum of 25 guests to a maximum

of 60 guests on a Sunday. (Friday & Saturday weddings, supplements apply)

Unfortunately the English Wedding Tea is no longer Available

The Beauty RoomThe Beauty Room is a stylish and friendly salon situated in the Leisure Club. Our aim at The Beauty Room is to offer a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment in order for you to unwind and de-stress.

Our Therapists are professionally trained, hold recognized qualifications and continue to keep up to date with the very latest treatments.

For that extra special touch, we offer a range of Pamper Days (gift vouchers available).

Wedding PackagesWAXING (incl. Full leg, bikini,

brow, underarm, chin & lip), TANNING, MANICURE, MASSAGE,

EYE TREATMENTS, PEDICURE, MAKE-UP and BODY

TREATMENTS.

Booking information; we recommend you pre-book in

advance to avoid disappointment.

To book please telephone 01228 564272.

All treatment times include consultation treatment and

after care advice.

The Leisure ClubThe Leisure Club is perfect for an

invigorating start to the day, for a

day of pampering or to just unwind.

Facilities include:

• 12 metre deck level swimming pool

with relaxation area

• 2 fully equipped air conditioned

gymnasiums comprising all the latest

aerobic equipment

• Squash court

• Male and female saunas

• Mixed steam room

• Large whirlpool

• Children’s splash pool

• Air conditioned Class Studio

• Beauty Room

Unfortunately the Beauty Roomis no longer available

Accommodation

Your guests can take advantage of our

favourable wedding accommodation

rates, which will enable them to share

your special day from start to finish

without the worry of travelling home.

Our special wedding rate includes full Cumbrian breakfast and the use of our leisure facilities.

Your guests will also be able to take advantage of the other facilities within the hotel, such as the AA Rosette award winning Conservatory Restaurant, overlooking beautiful gardens, and specialising in fine dining with its a la carte menu to our traditional village pub, Waltons Bar, serving local real ales and tasty bar meals in cosy surroundings.

May we suggest that you reserve an allocation of bedrooms in order to avoid disappointment.

Terms and Conditions

1. A provisional booking can only be held for fourteen days.

2. A non-refundable deposit of £500 is required to secure your reservation. On receipt of this, your booking will be confirmed to you in writing.

3. A further 50% of the estimated total is payable sixteen weeks before the date of your wedding and is non-refundable. It is your responsibility to ensure that this payment is received by the confirmed due date.

4. The final numbers along with the remaining outstanding balance is payable 30 days prior to your wedding. All monies paid are non- refundable after this date.

5. Should your final guest numbers not reach the provisionally booked amount, The Crown Hotel re-serves the right to alter the function room chosen.

6. Prices quoted are correct at the time of going to print. The Crown Hotel reserves the right to alter prices of food and drink due to unforeseen changes in prices from our suppliers and changes in VAT.

7. Cancellation Policy A. If the booking is cancelled more than 12 months before the wedding there will be the loss of the £500 deposit.

B. If the booking is cancelled 12 to 6 months before the wedding there will be a charge of 25% of the estimated costs.

C. If the booking is cancelled 6 to 3 months before the wedding there will be a charge of 50% of the estimated costs.

D. If the booking is cancelled under 3 months before the wedding there will be a charge of 100% of the total costs. We therefore strongly advise you to take out an Insurance Policy to cover any eventuality.

8. Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception Saturday bookings – May through September. A minimum number of 50 guests are fully catered for with a drinks package, wedding breakfast and evening buffet.

9. Outside catering is not permitted. All external food products must be by the hotels consent and the hotel cannot be held responsible for any litigation that arises from it’s consumption.

10. Entertainment, ie: band, disco, entertainers must be booked through the hotel or approved by the hotel (in advance of booking the act) to ensure they abide by guidelines set out within the public entertainment licence.

11. Any contractors or suppliers that you intend to employ to decorate the ceremony or reception room that are not on our recommended suppliers list must be approved by the hotel prior to booking them. The hotel holds no responsibility or liability for any damage caused to property brought in by third party suppliers, and it is the responsibility of the person(s) booking these services to ensure appropriate insurance is in place.

12. You are responsible for guests attending the wedding and will be held accountable for any damage caused. Any costs incurred by the hotel through damage caused by guests will be the responsibility of the person(s) identified as responsible for payment of the account within the contract.

13. It is not permitted for the organiser or guests to bring onto the premises or consume on the premises, their own alcohol. You will be liable for estimated corkage charges if it is found that this has been contravened.

Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8ES Tel: 01228 561888 Fax: 01228 561637 Email: [email protected]

www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk

To CarlisleRace Course

From the M6 Travelling North Leave M6 at Junction 42. At the roundabout at the top of the slip road, take the third exit, the B6263, signed Wetheral. Stay on this road for about two miles, passing through Cumwhinton, until you reach Wetheral. Just after the village green, turn right by the general store. Take the next left turn into the hotel car park

From the M6 Travelling South Leave M6 at Junction 43. At the roundabout at the top of the slip road, take the A69 towards Brampton and Newcastle. After about three quarters of a mile, turn right onto the B6263 to Wetheral. Once in the village, turn left at the village store, before the village green. Take next left into the hotel car park.

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A venue to remember - The Crown Hotel · • A choice of covers and sashes to dress your chairs • Floral arrangement to complement your dining table • Sommeliers choice of wine,