Special Occasions
Whether it’s a birthday or a wedding, the Old Rectory is an ideal venue for celebrating a special occasion.
Up to 24 people can sit down to lunch or dinner in our dining room overlooking the garden. If you prefer a buffet, we can cater for up to 50 people. A sample menu can be found below.
Several happy couples have also held their wedding receptions here. A marquee on the lawn is normally used for the reception, and we recommend specialist caterers for large events of this kind.
We have hosted barbecues, discos, firework displays and hot air balloon trips. Treat the house as your own.
It is also possible to book the Old Rectory for anniversary or birthday weekends, with all meals included if you wish. Let us spoil you.
A typical menu
Canapés:
Smoked salmon with horseradish on brown bread
Feta, cherry tomatoes and olives
Roast red peppers on fried bread
Riverford Thai sausages with yoghurt dipping sauce
Aubergine hummus on cucumber slices.
Poached salmon and mayonnaise
Fillet of rare local beef with shaved parmesan
Chicken tonatto (chicken with caper, olive and mayonnaise dressing)
Onion and cream cheese quiche
Roasted tomato and fresh basil salad
Carrot and black mustard seed salad
Peas salad with olive, ginger and mixed peel
New potato with vinaigrette and herb salad
Mixed leaves with avocado
Individual pavlovas with fresh berries and cream
Chocolate Truffle Torte
Lemon Syllabubs