Weddings and Civil Ceremonies
Fabulous Weddings at the Forest Our fabulous Wedding Package includes the following: Hire of the stylish Olive room with its stunning lit Victorian vaulted ceiling, chandeliers, air conditioning, lighting and sound system, dance floor and bar for the day and evening reception Designated wedding coordinator to help guide you on the day. White chair covers with ivory damask bows. Drinks reception decoration of roses, flowers and bows. Printed menus, round silver cake stand and knife, table numbers, microphone for speeches. Three course wedding breakfast cooked with passion by our chef team for you. Optional Extras Our WOW effect decoration package which includes top table swagging, rose topiary trees either side of top table, stunning top table backdrop with 4 floral picture frames - 200 Bridal suite complimentary if all other rooms are taken by the wedding party - 130 Choice menu per head - 5 DJ - 300 Late license till 1am - 150 Canapés - your choice of 3 from our selection - 5.25 Sweetie table for the evening reception (approx 100 guests) - 150 The Rooms Our The Olive Room with its Victorian vaulted ceiling is an impressive venue which accommodates up to 120 for a civil ceremony, 140 for a wedding breakfast and up to 220 for the evening reception. The Claret Room is ideal for smaller celebration and accommodates up to 80 for a civil ceremony and 40 for a wedding breakfast.
Wedding Reception Enquiry Thank you for enquiring about holding your wedding reception here at The Forest, I enclose our current brochure and prices for your information. Every wedding is unique and each couple have their own requirements, which is why here at The Forest we have developed our comprehensive wedding package to suit your special day. It goes without saying that your wedding will be a very special day, and with the combination of the stylish surroundings and the support of our wedding co-ordinator, we will help to make it a truly memorable day. The food served at such a special occasion is an important part We are licensed for civil ceremonies in both the Olive and Claret rooms. Our Civil Ceremonies are covered by Solihull RegisterOffice contact details: e-mail: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk Telephone number: 0121 704 6099 I do hope you find our information of interest. I will contact you in the next few days to see if I can make you an appointment for a show round of our facilities and put together a quote. Kind Regards of the day and, indeed, since taking over The Forest, the present owners have been accredited with listings in both the Good Food and Michelin Guides There are 12 boutique en suite bedrooms available at a current Tracy Perkins Director rate from 120 for double occupancy which includes cooked breakfast. Peak Saturday s May to September 50 people 3,995 Extra day guests 60 per head Off- Peak Saturday s October to April and weekdays 50 people 3,250 Extra day guests 55 per head
Wedding Breakfast Menu Starters Leek and potato soup with crème fraiche and chives Roasted tomato soup with basil oil Cream of mushroom soup with pesto Cream of vegetable soup with croutons Roasted parsnip soup with cider syrup Duo of melon with seasonal fruit Melon with parma ham, rocket and balsamic Smoked salmon, capers, shallots and preserved lemon Prawn and salmon cake, lime mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, coriander and fennel salad 1 supplement Jimmy Butlers ham terrine with apple puree 0.75 supplement French style country terrine with crisp breads 0.75 supplement Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade, brioche Roast vegetable tart fine, mozzarella, baby leaves and balsamic Goat s cheese mousse, roasted red beetroot, red chard and croutes 0.75 supplement Mains Breast of chicken with red wine, onions, button mushrooms and creamed potatoes Roast chicken breast, lemon and thyme stuffing, fondant potato Chicken wrapped with parma ham, puy lentils Herb and parmesan crusted chicken, crushed new potatoes, pesto cream Jimmy Butler s loin of pork with caramelised apple, sage mash, calvados jus Slow cooked ham with somerset cider sauce Slow cooked shoulder of lamb, three bean and red pepper cassoulet Slow cooked scotch beef with mustard mash and rich guinness gravy 1 supplement Roast beef with yorkshire pudding and red wine jus 2.50 supplement Warwickshire beef wellington, dauphinoise potatoes, bordelaise sauce 4 supplement Breast of duck with fondant potato, spinach and blackberry jus 2 supplement Braised shank of lamb with roasted mediterranean vegetables 3 supplement all served with selection of homemade breads Pan fried salmon, citrus cous cous, crayfish sauce vierge Baked fillet of seabass with pesto crushed potatoes, tomato and orange salsa 1.50 supplement Baked salmon with parsley crushed potatoes, chive vin blanc sauce all served with a selection of seasonal vegetables
Desserts Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream Vanilla cheesecake with raspberry coulis Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream Lemon tart with mixed berry compote Milk chocolate bread and butter pudding, salted caramel ice cream Vanilla and elderflower panna cotta with raspberries and shortbread Tiramisu with chocolate and amaretto ice cream Custard tart with caramel poached apple, granny smith sorbet Selection of cheeses and biscuits, grapes and Children s menu under 12 s (19.95) Half portions of adult menu or Melon with seasonal berries, Tomato soup or Ham and cheese platter Roast chicken with mash potatoes, Chicken goujons and chips or Sausage and mash all served with broccoli Ice cream sundae Drinks package to include fruit juice on arrival, cordials with wedding breakfast celery 1.50 supplement Coffee or Tea Choose one item from each course for all your guests (special diets can be catered for)
Your Evening Reception Food Options Sausage baps with chips 8.50 BBQ pulled pork baps with apple with chips 10.65 Roast vegetable bruschetta Vegetable frittata Spiced lamb samosas Vegetable bhajis Walter Smith award winning pork pie... 17.95 Crudites and hummus dip Homemade potato wedges with spicy mayonnaise Chips Start with a selection of sandwiches, Smoked salmon chive crème fraiche, roast beef, rocket and horseradish cream, mature cheddar and onion jam, coronation chicken, gem lettuce, creamed goats cheese, celery and grape, tuna mayonnaise and sweetcorn, brie and cranberry, chicken salad, tarragon mayonnaise. Plus choose 5 from the following Salmon and prawn cakes Marinated barbecue chicken breast skewers Mushroom and swiss cheese tartlets Goats cheese and caramelised onion tartlettes Roasted apple and thyme pork sausage rolls Chicken curry with rice and poppadoms served in a bowl 12.95 Beef chilli, rice and pitta served in a bowl 12.95 Add any salads at each per head Coleslaw, potato and chive, dressed mixed leaves, tomato and red onion, cucumber and mint 1.95 Evening food must be chosen as part of your package Sunblush tomato, kalamata olive and mozzarella pizza Pepperoni and mushroom pizza
Civil Ceremonies The Forest is licensed for civil ceremonies in both the Claret and Olive rooms Civil ceremony/partnership up to 60 people Claret room 240 Civil ceremony/partnership 150 Civil ceremony/partnership up to 120 people Olive room 300 Civil ceremony/partnership registrars table decoration 200 ** All prices quoted are valid for 2016 and include VAT 200
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The Perfect Wedding Venue Two impressive private function rooms The Olive & The Claret, seating: 120 & 80 for civil ceremonies and 140 & 40 for wedding breakfasts Outstanding food prepared by the chefs award winning team 12 en suite boutique hotel bedrooms The Forest Hotel I www.forest-hotel.co.uk 25 Station Approach, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8JA I tel: 01564 772120