functions At The Wessex Royale Hotel
FUNCTION INFORMATION For that occasion to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding or Special Family celebration, why not come and see our William Barnes Room? Our modern function room provides mood lighting, air conditioning, free wifi and many power points to make your event enjoyable. Should you need them, we also have chair covers and bows available at just 3 per chair in a range of colours and special room rates are also available for guests. The room is free of charge, providing there is a minimum of 30 guests eating food from our menu choices. Use of the bar is included in the price of room hire however if you would like to discuss a drinks package please let us know. If you wish to have a Disco for your evening entertainment, you will need to arrange this yourself but we are happy to provide recommendations. Music needs to finish by 11.30pm. Alternatively, if you prefer a quiet moment away from the music you can relax in our new Lounge Bar, which closes at 12am. We can cater for your function with a hot or cold buffet, formal lunch or dinner. Prices start at just 10.50 per person. You are most welcome to come and look around. Bookings require just a name, address & telephone number. The Wessex Royale Hotel in Dorchester is the perfect venue to hold Board Meetings, Training, Product Launches, Exhibitions and Team Building. The Wessex Royale offers two spacious air conditioned conference rooms: The William Barnes Room seats up to 80 Theatre Style, 30 Cabaret Style or 40 Boardroom Style. The Regency Room seats up to 20 Theatre Style or 15 Boardroom Style* *We will automatically upgrade you to the William Barnes Room (where suitable) if it is not in use on the day of your booking. (Prices include V.A.T. but exclude catering and are to be used as a guide only) The William Barnes Room 100.00 (Part Day) 150.00 (Full Day) The Regency Room 50.00 (Part Day) 75.00 (Full Day) Our conference rates include (If required): Screen LCD Projector Flip Chart & Pens Chilled Water and Cordials Catering starts at 11.50 per head. Tea, Coffee & Biscuits are charged at 2.50 per head per serving. conference
Menu Options Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea A selection of freshly cut Sandwiches A range of Cakes & Scones with Cream & Strawberry Jam 11.50 per person Ploughman s Buffet Selection of Local Cheeses: Coastal Cheddar, Blue Vinney, Somerset Brie Honey Roast Ham Selection of Pickles, Gerkins & Onions Chutney s & Pickle Celery & Apple Selection of Fresh Breads 11.50 per person Finger Buffet 1 Freshly cut Sandwiches: Cheese, Ham, Tuna, Egg Mayo, Beef and Horseradish Sausage Rolls Smoked Haddock Goujons, Tartare Sauce BBQ Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Coastal Cheddar & Broccoli Quiche (V) Cheese & Chive Filled Potato Skins (V) Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet Chilli (V) Crisps and Dips 13.00 per person Finger Buffet 2 Freshly cut Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese, Roast Beef, Honey Roast Ham, Chicken Tikka, Egg & Watercress, Coastal Cheddar & Chutney BBQ Honey Glazed Chicken Wings Fig and Goat's Cheese Parcels (V) Tomato & Basil with Salsa Quiche (V) Chicken Satay Kebabs Falafel Bites (V) Sausage Rolls Chilli Mango Coated Prawns Cheese Bread Sticks Selection of Olives FINGER BUFFETS 16.00 per person
Starters Desserts MENU Cream of sweetcorn soup with shaved pickled red onion, crème fraiche and finished with curry oil (V) Dorset country pate served with red onion marmalade and crostinis The best prawn cocktail ever, bloody Mary and celery salt dressing with a hint of vanilla, topped with king prawn Summer salad with crumbled cheddar, crispy bacon cooked in maple, toasted pumpkin seeds, croutons and dressed with lemon and pumpkin dressing (can be V) Please choose a starter for all guests and a vegetarian starter as an option Mains Double cooked Pork Belly with Potato Rosti, Apple Sauce, Crackling & Cider Jus Roast Sirloin of Beef with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Spring Onion and Wild Mushrooms & Shallot Jus Herb Crusted Cod Fillet with Crushed New Potatoes, Wild Garlic Pesto & Watercress Wild Mushroom, Spinach, Truffle Oil & Parmesan Risotto with Parmesan Crisp (V) Our signature honeycombe ice cream with fresh berries or fruit compote served alongside shortbread Amazing Belgian white chocolate blondies served with very vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce Show stopping summer fruits pavlova with vanilla cream Lemon posset with shortbread Chocolate pot topped with vanilla cream and served with chocolate chip cookie Raspberry sorbet with shortbreads and fruits (DF and GF) Cheese and biscuit plate ( 2.50 supplement) Please choose two desserts MENU Swanky bangers and mash featuring the best sausages and herb and cheddar mash finished with red wine and red onion gravy Roasted vegetable wellington served with a garlic and parmesan sauce (V) Gorgeous crepes filled with mushroom and truffle served with a truffle infused sauce (V) 35.00 per person Please choose a meat/fish main for all guests and a vegetarian main course as an option
Stay with us... Terms and conditions Booking Your Function We will hold a provisional booking for 14 days. To confirm your reservation, we require your written confirmation with a deposit of 150. We will acknowledge receipt of your deposit and suggest a date to discuss your choice of menus and drinks package. Cancellation In the event you will need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible. Your deposit in non-refundable and if you cancel with 7 days or less notice then you will be charged the cost of the room hire. Take the hassle out of travelling or finding accommodation and stay with us for your celebrations. We can offer great rates for group bookings with family rooms also available. Speak to our Events Manager when booking your function about the rates available Getting Married? Did you know that we are also registered to hold civil ceremonies. We can be host to the entire day or just the reception. Speak to our Events Managers about how we can help plan your special day or pick up a Wedding Brochure. STAY WITH US
For more details on any of the information within our Function Brochure and to find out how we can help with your event, please get in-touch.