The Ribble Valley is a beautiful location and we are very lucky to have such amazing views of it, helping to create a stunning backdrop for your special day.
If you have a special occasion and need a special venue, Alston Hall can cater for you. We hope the Wedding information will guide you on prices and menus but our wedding coordinator would be happy to discuss your individual event to make sure we get it just right.
Sarah Wilcock
Tel: 01772 784661
or Email: sarah.wilcock@lancashire.gov.uk
Friday 16th September 2011 - Another fantastic Murder Mystery Evening with the After Dark Theatre Company - the theme this month is Titanic.
Saturday 5th November 2011 - After last year's sell out event we are hosting another FIREWORK DISPLAY but this year it will be set to music. Don't miss out - book tickets now.
Thank you for your interest in Alston Hall. We hope our beautiful Victorian building with stunning views over the Ribble Valley will be the ideal place for your special day. Our very experienced wedding coordinator and dedicated team will ensure your day is perfect. The information below is only a guide to what we offer. If you would like a copy of our wedding pack sent to you, please email our wedding coordinator or call Alston Hall.
Our four acres including a walled garden, woodland walk and croquet lawn give you some great photo opportunities, not to mention an ideal area for outdoor drinks receptions.
Two of our beautiful rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships and there are many options to choose from. These range from using Alston Hall for your ceremony and photographs to taking exclusive use. We can accommodate up to 50 people for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and up to 100 for your evening reception.
Everyone’s day is unique so the following is just a guide to get you started but we are more than happy to talk to you about other ideas you might have. If you would like to arrange a show round, make an enquiry or a booking please contact our wedding coordinator:
Sarah Wilcock
Tel: 01772 784661
or Email: sarah.wilcock@lancashire.gov.uk
The following prices are applicable to weddings taking place throughout 2012 and should be used as guidance only. They are subject to change so please enquire for up to date information. If you require prices for 2013, please contact us direct. All prices shown include the current VAT rate of 20%.
Exclusive Use of Alston Hall
Exclusive use means you have the use of the public areas, the grounds and our 30 bedrooms to yourself, creating a house party atmosphere in a beautiful Victorian home. Included in the rate is:
Use of either of our licensed rooms for your ceremony
Pedestal and table arrangement of flowers
Cake stand and knife
Accommodation in our 30 bedrooms sleeping up to 49 guests
Full English buffet breakfast for up to 49 guests
Use of the public areas and grounds during your event
Table linen with a choice of colour
Wedding coordinator during your planning
Master of ceremonies for your day
The price for this package is £3700.
The other elements of your day to consider are the wedding breakfast, the drinks and the evening reception. Our menus, packages and prices are shown below (subject to change) but please let us know if there was something in particular you wanted and we will discuss this with you.
The Wedding Breakfast
In order to achieve the best service and quality of food we ask that you choose one starter, one main course and one dessert that you feel would be suitable for all your guests. We will, of course, cater for special dietary requirements in addition to this.
Our Wedding Breakfasts consist of canapés during your drinks reception, a 3 course meal followed by tea or coffee and mints.
Canapés
Please choose 3 of the following:
Duck Spring Roll
Vegetable Dim Sum
Smoked Salmon Terrine
Miniature Beef Wellington
Fig and Goats' Cheese Parcels
Mini Quiche Selection
Prawn Cocktail Blinis
Cheeseburger Crostinis
Individual Fish Pie
Chicken Satay
Cranberry and Brie Wonton
Mini Jacket Potatoes
First Course
Traditional Prawn Cocktail served with Brown Bread and Butter
Homemade Soup with Soft Roll
Please choose from:
Butternut Squash and Red Pepper
Pea and Mint
Cream of Vegetable
Carrot and Ginger
Tomato, Celery and Apple
Cream of Mushroom
Honeydew Melon, Fruit Coulis and Seasonal Fruits
Smoked Haddock and Leek Fishcake served on a Bed of Rocket
Warm Black Pudding and Mixed Leaves with your choice of:
Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Apple Sauce
or Crispy Bacon
Cucumber Mousse with Seasonal Salad
Speciality First Courses - £2 per person supplement
Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade and Melba Toast
Spinach and Gruyere Tartlet with Dressed Leaves and Granary Bread
Smoked Salmon, Grain Mustard Crème Fraiche, Dressed Leaves and Granary Bread
Main Courses
All Served with Seasonal Vegetables and Potatoes
Breast of Chicken wrapped in Smoked Bacon with a Mushroom Sauce
Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
Roast Loin of Pork with Apple and Cider Sauce
Traditional Roast Turkey and all the Trimmings
Fillet of Salmon with Herb Crust and Dill Cream
Vegetarian Main Courses
Vegetable Soufflé
Cashew Nut and Carrot Timbale with Red Pepper Sauce
Roasted Vegetable and Sun Dried Tomato Penne
Vegetable and Brie Strudel with a Cream of Celery Sauce
Baked Courgettes stuffed with a Spicy Couscous and wrapped in Aubergine, served with a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Speciality Main Courses - £4 per person supplement
Beef Wellington with a Red Wine Jus
Braised Rump of Lamb with Redcurrant Sauce
Roasted Duck Breast with an Orange and Brandy Sauce
Roasted Sea Bass with a Beurre Blanc
Desserts
Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie served with Fresh Cream
Bread and Butter Pudding served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Alston Hall's Sticky Toffee Pudding served
with Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Seasonal Fruit Gateau accompanied by Fresh Cream
Homemade Baked Blueberry Cheesecake with a Blueberry Coulis
Strawberry Shortcake with Cream
Traditional Crème Brûlée
Speciality Desserts – £2 per person supplement
Raspberry Meringue Roulade with Raspberry Sorbet
Dark Chocolate Tart served with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Individual Cheeseboard with Traditional Accompaniments
Coffee and Mints
With Petit Fours instead of Mints - £1 per person supplement
Our Individual Cheeseboard with Traditional Accompaniments can also be had as an extra course at £5 per person.
Our standard Wedding Breakfasts are charged at £28.50 per person. Children are welcome to have a smaller portion of the dishes you choose and this will be charged at £14.50 per child for three courses or £11.50 per child for two courses. If the speciality dishes are chosen then the supplement will be 50% for children. For the same price we can also prepare children’s meals (for children under 12 years old) and you can choose them from the selection below.
First courses:
Garlic bread
Melon
Soup
Tomato and cucumber salad
Main courses:
Cheese and tomato pizza with curly fries and salad garnish
Sausage and mash with peas
Pasta with tomato sauce topped with ham and melted cheese
Chicken dippers, chips and beans
Cheese toastie with chips and salad
Desserts:
Cookies and ice cream
Fresh fruit salad
Chocolate sundae
Ice cream selection
The Drinks Packages
These packages include a glass of sparkling wine or Champagne during the reception, half a bottle of red or white wine per person during the meal and a second glass of sparkling wine or Champagne for the toast. We are currently talking to a number of wine suppliers in order to get the best wines for these packages. If you would prefer to choose your own wines from our list, please ask to see a copy.
Drinks package A
Lunetta Prosecco (Italy)
Sierra Grande Chardonnay (Chile)
Sierra Grande Merlot (Chile)
£13.75 per person
Drinks package B
Stéphane Breton Champagne (France)
Mirabello Pinot Grigio (Italy) or False Bay Chenin Blanc (S. Africa)
Bellefontaine Cabernet Sauvignon (France) or Sonsierra Rioja (Spain)
£22.50 per person
Drinks package C
Moet & Chandon NV Champagne
Hellfire Bay Chardonnay (Australia) or Moko Black Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Hellfire Bay Shiraz (Australia) or Cotes du Rhone Villages 'Les Coteaux' (France)
£32.00 per person
The Evening Reception
We have created our buffet menus to give you choice and flexibility. There are no desserts included as many of our guests choose to serve their wedding cake in the evening, however, if you would like to add a dessert option please let us know.
Hot Rolls
Hot bacon and sausage rolls
Melted cheese and mushroom rolls
Chunky chips
Selection of sauces
£6 per person
Alston Hall buffet
Freshly prepared sandwich selection
Cajun chicken legs
Caramelised red onion and Lancashire cheese tart
Salmon skewers with lemon and black pepper
Vegetable spring rolls with sweet Thai chilli dip
Selection of fresh seasonal salads
£11.50 per person
Gala buffet
Beef stew and dumplings
Homemade chicken dippers with a selection of dipping sauces
Poached salmon on cous cous
Spiced potato wedges
Pressing of Mediterranean vegetables
Freshly baked bread
Selection of fresh seasonal salads
£16.50 per person
Grand buffet
Local cheese board with traditional accompaniments
Selection of pate and terrines:
Chicken liver pate
Ham hock terrine
Roasted vegetable terrine
Oriental chicken strips
Minted lamb skewers
Fresh coleslaw
Selection of fresh seasonal salads
Chunky chips
£21.50 per person
If you need any help finding local bands, DJ’s or entertainment for your evening reception, please let us know and we’d be happy to help.
Ceremonies at Alston Hall
It is not always necessary to take exclusive use of Alston Hall. If you would just like to hold your ceremony or wedding breakfast with us we would be happy to check availability for you. As there may be other activities taking place in Alston Hall at the time we may need to restrict the number of guests, however, this depends on the day and time of the ceremony so please contact us for further details.
The hire of either of our ceremony rooms would be £280 and this includes a pedestal and table flower arrangements and our wedding coordinator to help you plan your day.
For the ceremony room followed by the wedding breakfast, the hire charge would be £460 and this also includes the flowers and wedding coordinator as well as a cake stand and knife and table linen. The wedding breakfasts are charged separately.
Marquees at Alston Hall
There are several options throughout the grounds for marquees. Should you choose this option we would put you in contact with our partner organisation that can ensure that competitive prices are sourced and your day has the specific attention of a specialist event organiser. Sizes, prices and packages are available on request.
Whatever you choose, our experienced wedding coordinator will be there to help you through each step and a member of our management team will be on hand during your day to take care of the Master of Ceremony duties and make sure everything is just as you want it.
We hope to welcome you to Alston Hall soon.