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Special catering for your special dayBath's Historic Venues

Searcys at Bath’s Historic Venues

We would be delighted to cater for your special day

Established in 1847, Searcys have been at the Assembly Rooms, the Roman Baths and the Pump Room since 2004, providing catering for unique events in these exquisite venues in the social heart of the city.

Our partnership with the Assembly Rooms, the Roman Baths and the Pump Room is a rewarding and long-standing one.

With his team our Head Chef, Mark Pearson, takes great pride in producing food of an exceptionally high quality. Together they have created a selection of dishes with the emphasis on careful seasoning, subtle flavours and simple garnishes.

Searcys also work in partnership with some of Bath’s leading suppliers who share our passion for sourcing the best local produce.

These include Bartlett and Sons Butcher, Bath Bakery, The Thoughtful Bread Company and Mumfords Vineyard.

We believe that the quality of our food is matched by professional but friendly, attentive service, real flexibility and a true understanding of our clients’ needs.

Whatever your requirements are you can rest assured that Searcys will provide quality catering and a seamless service within the most unique and stunning venues in Bath.

Bath's Historic Venues are managed by Bath and North East Somerset Council

The Pump Room | Stall Street | Bath | BA1 1LZ 01225 444477 | events.bath@searcys.co.ukwww.searcys.co.uk/venues/pump-room-restaurant/weddings/www.searcys.co.uk/venues/assembly-rooms/weddings/

Searcys at Bath’sHistoric Buildings

Style From £68.50 per person + VAT

Prosecco reception with a selection of cocktail bites (one glass plus top up)

3 Course seated Wedding Breakfast with coffee and handmade chocolates (one set menu)

½ Bottle of house wine

Glass of Prosecco for toast

Still and sparkling mineral water with the meal

Luxury From £82.80 per person + VAT

Prosecco reception with a choice of 4 canapés (one glass plus top up)

3 Course seated Wedding Breakfast with coffee and mini macaroons (one set menu)

½ Bottle of house wine

Glass of house Champagne for toast

Still and sparkling mineral water with the meal

Indulgence From £96.80 per person + VAT

Champagne reception with a choice of 4 canapés (one glass plus top up of house Champagne)

4 Course seated Wedding Breakfast with coffee and petit fours (one set menu)

½ Bottle of our 'indulgence package' wine selection

Glass of Champagne for toast

Still and sparkling mineral water with the meal

Please select one dish per course for all guests, with vegetarians and any additional special dietary requirements catered for separately as required. Alternative food and beverage options and upgrades available, please enquire for further details. Evening food menus also available and may be added as a supplement.

Foods described within this menu may contain nuts, derivatives of nuts, or other allergens. All caution has been taken to remove small bones where appropriate but it is inevitable that some may still remain. If any member of your party suffer from an allergy or food intolerance, please notify your event co-ordinator, who will be pleased to discuss the guest's needs with the Head Chef.

Allister Freeman Photography

Minimum number of 40 guests apply to all of the above packages. All catering quoted is excluding VAT. Pricing subject to change.

Your Day

Reception

First courses Grilled Lubborn creamery goats' cheese with vine tomato, broad bean and balsamic dressing

Duck liver pâté with summer leaves, raspberry vinaigrette and toasted sourdough

Classic prawn cocktail

Main courses Rich red wine braised blade of beef with baby onions, mushrooms and bacon with dauphinoise potatoesand fine beans

Baked haddock with spinach and tomato creamed potato and a green basil sauce

Desserts Dark chocolate bread and butter pudding with clotted cream ice cream

Tuille basket with pineapple, coconut ice cream and mango sauce

Eton Mess

Wine Prosecco reception (one glass plus top up)

½ Bottle of house wine with dinner

Glass of Prosecco for toast

There is also a wide selection of evening food options available at a supplemented cost.

Cocktail bites: kettle chips, spicy sesame peanuts, luxury mixedsmoked nuts, baked chilli rounds, green olives stuffed with feta cheese, olives stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes.

Corn-fed chicken wrapped in smoked baconwith parsley mashed potato cake and roast carrots with a Sedgmoor Somerset honey and mustard sauce

Your Style Menu

Reception canapés Skewered tiger prawns with aioli dip

Fillet of West Country beef with a tarragon and garlic croute

Smoked bacon and thyme risotto cake

Goats' cheese toast with chilli jam

First courses Salad of hot smoked salmon with potato blini, crème fraîche and asparagus

Smoked chicken, seared fennel and walnut salad with cider vinegar dressing

Poached asparagus, mustard hollandaise and wild rocket salad

Main courses

Desserts

Caramelised lemon tart

with blueberries and raspberries

Classic summer pudding

with clotted cream

Vanilla crème brulée

with hazelnut shortbread and fruit shot

Wines

Prosecco reception (one glass plus top up)

½ Bottle of house wine

Glass of house Champagne for toast

There is also a wide selection of evening food options available

at a supplemented cost.

Slow roast shoulder of Wootton Bassett lambwith rosemary buttered potato and swede and carrot mash

Roast sea basswith a shrimp and saffron broth and parsley mash

Breast of duckwith raspberry balsamic gravy, parsley mash and spring greens

Your Luxury Menu

Reception canapés

Amuse bouche Crayfish broth with fine herb purée

Minted pea soup shot

Wild mushroom soup shot with shaved truffles

First courses Trio of salmon with a mustard and dill dressing

Tian of soused English tomato and avocado with spring onion and chargrilled artichokes

Sea trout tartare with caviar, asparagus and crayfish dressing

Main courses Canon of Wootton Bassett lamb with fondant potato, ratatouille, tomato and basil gravy

Grilled fillet of sea breamwith roast fennel, courgette, sweet potato puree and red wine reduction

Butter roast fillet of Lackham Farm beef with grilled mushroom, creamy mash, roast roots and a rosemary and thyme jus

Desserts

Trio of desserts Chocolate mousse, passion fruit brulée and a blueberry meringue

Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce

Belgian chocolate truffle tort with Devonshire clotted cream

Wine

Champagne reception (one glass plus top up of house Champagne)

½ Bottle of our 'indulgence package' wine selection

Glass of Champagne for toast

There is also a wide selection of evening food options available at a supplemented cost.

Chilli marinated scallops with coriander and lemongrass

Duck liver parfait with orange marmalade

Venison sausages with Cumberland sauce

Compton Bassett blue cheese mousse with claret poached pear

Your IndulgenceMenu

Finger buffet From £10.50 per person + VAT

Your choice of wrap, sandwich (white or brown), bloomer or ciabatta with any of the below fillings:

Bath soft cheese and homemade apple chutney | Houmous, feta and carrotOak smoked Scottish salmon | Free-range egg and watercress mayonnaiseSmoked ham and Dijon mustard | Roast chicken with tarragon mayonnaisePastrami and gherkin mayonnaise | Roast red pepper and mozzarellaWest Country roast beef and creamed horseradish

Beef burgers with caramelised onion relish

Mini hot dogs with homemade ketchup

Pizzas Cheese and sun-dried tomato | Pepperoni | Shittake mushroom | Red pepper

Crispy prawn with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Spinach and ricotta risotto cake (V)

Mini lemon and raspberry tarts Dark chocolate brownies

Caramel meringue fool with blueberries

Further menu options available Starting price based on 4 items per guest with additional items at £2.50 each + VAT

A delicious range of locally baked hot baps £5.25 per person + VAT

Served with the following fillings:

Roast Somerset pork and apple sauce

Locally cured bacon with beef tomato

Field mushroom and goats' cheese

Smoked mozzarella and roast red pepper

(Your choice of two)

A selection of English cheeses £49.00 per platter + VAT

Including Quickes Mature Cheddar, Colston Bassett Stilton and Somerset Brie with celery, a selection of speciality biscuits, Bath baked breads and homemade red onion chutney

(Serves nibbles for 10)

Post DinnerEvening Food

Food and drink include:(Based on minimum of 40 guests, for fewer we will quote separately)

Dedicated Banqueting Manager on the day

Crystal tulip glassware and Jesmond design cutlery

White table linen and napkins

Use of 14” silver cake stand and knife

Selected food and wine tasting for the happy couple (further details apply)

All vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for.

Table decorationsWe can provide special table centrepieces consisting of;

Tall elegant vases of flowers with tea lights or Searcys silver candelabras

Menu cards and place cards are also available through Searcys at a supplement. Alternatively you may provide your own.

Full bar service

Corkage

Timings of your event

All events finishing after 12.00am will incur a charge of £150.00 + VAT.

For your younger guestsChildren can enjoy half portions of your chosen menu at a 50% discount, or alternatively, a children's menu is available.

Food for your suppliersWe are very happy to provide separate refreshments for any external suppliers that may be working on the event and will quote accordingly.

Photography: Matt Lincoln

Allister Freeman Photography

A bar facility is available and may be run as either an account bar, which would be added to your final bill, or as a cash bar allowingyour guests to purchase their own drinks. (A minimum spend of £360 including VAT applies).The latest finishing time for an event will be 1.00am. Any bar facilities will close ½ hour before the end of the event. Guests will be expected to vacate the building at the finishing time.

We understand that we cannot always offer an exact wine or that you maywish to bring in a special wine of your choice. To accommodate this weoffer a competitive corkage facility on wine, Champagne and port.

Within your menu price our staffing costs are covered for events lasting up to 8 hours. To extend your event we will apply a charge of £150.00 + VAT per additional hour.

Every littledetail covered...

Photography: Freia Turland

Photography: Freia Turland

Photography: Freia Turland

Gather your family and friends for an intimate pre-wedding celebration at the fabulous Roman Baths Kitchen or alternatively our exciting cocktail master classes are a great way of bringing guests together.

This Georgian townhouse has been beautifully restored and is now home to a relaxing restaurant extending over three floors and a bar. It boasts three beautiful dining rooms each with their own individual features. The dining rooms can accommodate up to 35 guests and are perfect for parties looking for an informal dinner or drinks reception ahead of the big day.

Menu*

Starters

RBK classic prawn cocktailwith prawns, shredded lettuce, cox’s apple, tomato & chive dressing

Gazpacho soup with basil sorbet (v) with tapenade and toast

Duck rillettes with a crusty baguette and pickle

Main Courses

Roast breast chickenwith gem lettuce, paprika potato wedges and wild garlic dressing

Grilled fillet of salmon with green pea risotto and mussel chowder

Roast tomato and Somerset Brie tarte tatin (v)with new potato and watercress salad and balsamic dressing

Desserts

Vanilla crème brûlée with cinnamon shortbread

Warm chocolate and walnut browniewith vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

Red berry Eton Messwith summer fruits, crushed meringue and crème fraîche

For further information about this venue please contact the events team on:The Roman Baths Kitchen | Abbey Churchyard | Bath | BA1 1LY

01225 444477 | 01225 477070 | rbk@searcys.co.ukwww.searcys.co.uk/roman-baths-kitchen

*This is a sample menu only and we can discuss delicious seasonal dishes with you and quote accordingly based on your individual requirements.

Rehearsal dinners atThe Roman Baths Kitchen

Please visit searcys.co.uk/bathweddingusefulinformation for further information, our FAQ’s and menu tasting guidance

Your Notes

The Roman BathsA unique and atmospheric setting for a memorable event. At night, with its steaming waters and flickering torches, the Great Bath is sure to wow your guests.

Ideally suited to sunrise and sunset ceremonies or drinks receptions.

The Pump RoomAn impressive Grade I listed Georgian venue, once the focal point of Georgian society. The adjoining King’s Lounge, overlooking the Roman sacred spring, makes a convenient location for a bar.

Ideally suited to wedding receptions and available for private hire from 8.00pm.

The Terrace and Reception HallThe Victorians built the Terrace to view the newly-discovered Great Bath. It opens off the Reception Hall, with its stunning domed Four Seasons ceiling.

Ideally suited to wedding receptions and available for private hire from 7.00pm.

The Assembly RoomsWhen completed in 1771, The Assembly Rooms were described as ‘the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom’. They feature a total of nine original Whitefriars crystal chandeliers, a balcony in each room and original decorative fireplaces. Over 200 years since completion they still maintain their position as the most elegant of venues.

The Ball Room is ideally suited to larger wedding receptions.

The Tea Room is ideally suited to ceremonies and wedding receptions.

The Great Octagon is ideally suited to ceremonies and drinks receptions.

The Card Room accommodates a bar or drinks reception and has access to a small formal garden.

Contact details:Bath’s Historic Venues | The Pump Room | Stall Street | BA1 1LZ01225 477782 | 01225 477786 | sales_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk

Photography: Lee Niel

Photography: Lee Niel

The Pump Room and Assembly Rooms are managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council and catering is provided by Searcys

Bath’s Historic Venues manage the hire of the venues and will be very pleased to advise you on availability, hire cost and any other venue-related queries.

Whilst Searcys and Bath’s Historic Venues operate as two separate businesses, we work very closely to offer a seamless service, guiding you through every step and ensuring it is a truly memorable occasion for you and your guests.

Venue hire

Contact details:Bath’s Historic Venues | The Pump Room | Stall Street | BA1 1LZ01225 477782 | 01225 477786 | sales_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk

The Pump Room and Assembly Rooms are managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council and catering is provided by Searcys