Weddings - Actons of Kinsale

Weddings
millions of tiny moments create
Your perfect love story....
First Impressions
From the incredible location right on the water front, set in generous lawns…
to the beautifully refurbished ballroom... the ambiance at Actons of Kinsale
is one of relaxed elegance and attention to detail.
A Personalised Service
Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate family celebration or a ballroom gala dinner for over two hundred
guests… the experienced Actons’ team will help you create a day to remember... and one that your family
and friends will never forget. From traditional sit-down dinners to contemporary cocktail-style buffet
stations, our experienced consultants will craft your special day to suit you.
A Day You Will Remember Forever
With the spectacular Kinsale Harbour as your backdrop, you are quite simply spoilt for choice when it comes
to picking the perfect spots for your wedding photographs! From the mast right in front of Actons Hotel, to
the colourful streets and panoramic ocean views, you will create a wedding album that is second to none.
Your Wedding Co-ordinator
Extend the Celebrations
Actons Hotel values experience… and our accredited wedding Co-ordinator Mary K has been with us for
We specialise in intimate rehearsal dinners for the evening before your wedding… or your day after party
over 12 years. Her guidance and expertise will help you to clarify your vision of your perfect wedding day…
in our private walled garden. From Seafood buffets to Asian Feasts… and of course our renowned char grill
and to oversee all aspects with an air of polite professionalism.
menu that will have your guests extending the party with you!
It’s all about family & friends
Extra Touches
Your guests will just love your choice of venue! From exploring the winding streets of Kinsale or strolling on
Whatever inspires you, whatever your own style… we will help you weave it into your wedding day at
a nearby beach to sailing or cycling or fishing… or just relaxing & unwinding in the Actons hot tub before
Actons of Kinsale.
or after your big day!
P.S. The kid’s will be delighted with the Kinsale playground… just beside the hotel.
All Actons Wedding Packages include….
All Actons Wedding Packages include….
B e f o r e Yo u r B i g D ay
O n Yo u r W e d d i n g D ay
Pre wedding consultations with our experienced management team
Red carpet champagne for the Bride and Groom
Complimentary pre tasting of your chosen menu
Complimentary welcome drinks reception for your guests to include orange juice, tea & coffee,
homemade biscuits PLUS a choice of homemade alcoholic fruit punch or mulled wine PLUS a glass of
sparkling wine
Complimentary use of the Actons Health & Fitness Club for 3 months prior to your wedding date
including a fitness assessment and a personalised fitness programme*
*(Transferable but cannot be exchanged for cash equivalent)
Personalised menus and printed table plan
Elegant chair covers with sashes
White Linen table cloths and napkins
Stunning candelabras with fresh flowers as centre pieces
No surcharge on choice of menu
Complimentary overnight accommodation for the Bride & Groom in our stunning bridal Suite on the
night of your wedding including champagne breakfast served in your room the morning after.
If you wish to stay a second night, enjoy a second complimentary overnight stay including breakfast
for Bride and Groom
Two complimentary deluxe harbour view rooms for wedding party for the night of your wedding
Special accommodation rates for up to twenty bedrooms for your wedding party
All Actons Wedding Packages include….
H a p p i lY e v e r a f t e r
We are delighted to welcome back to Kinsale to celebrate your 1st wedding anniversary…
with complimentary overnight accommodation and a romantic evening meal.
Wedding Package “Gra mo Chroi”
Welcome Drinks Reception
to include orange juice, tea & coffee, homemade biscuits PLUS a choice of homemade alcoholic fruit
punch or mulled wine PLUS a glass of sparkling wine
Five course wedding meal
(see overleaf for menu options)
Half bottle of house wine per person during the meal
Tea/coffee, selection of sandwiches and cocktail sausages for evening reception (75 guests)
Complimentary bar extension
Complimentary sandwiches at 2.30am in residents bar (30 guests)
PLUS all of the standard package entitlements!
€60.00* per person
*based on a minimum of 100 guests
Wedding Package “Gra mo Chroi”
Wedding Package “Gra mo Chroi”
Choice of 2 Starters
Choice of 2 Main Courses
Traditional Caesar Salad of Cos Lettuce, Bacon Lardons, Parmesan Shavings and Croutons
or
Smoked Salmon Roulade and Mini Fishcake with Horseradish Crème Fraiche
or
Free Range Chicken & Wild Mushroom Ragout, served in a Savoury Puff Pastry Case, drizzled with Wild Chive Pesto
or
West Cork Black Pudding & Wild Mushroom Samosas with Carrot and Cabbage Pickle and Minted Yogurt Dressing
Chicken ‘Florentine’ stuffed with Spinach & Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
or
Roast “Hereford beef” Sirloin, Yorkshire Pudding, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Red Wine Jus, topped with Red
Onion Marmalade
or
Skeaghanore Roast Duck, Sage and Apricot Stuffing, Celeriac Crisps and Wild Mushroom Cream
or
Chargrilled Fillet of Salmon, Whipped Pea & Garlic Puree with Chive Dressing
or
Grilled Fillet of Cod, Red Pepper Pesto and Sauce Aspice
Choice of 1 Soup
Oven Roasted Root Vegetable Soup drizzled with a Herb Pesto
or
Potato & Leek Served with Crispy Parma Ham
Dessert
Acton’s Assiette Dessert Plate - Three mini desserts of your choice accompanied by ice-cream
Tea & Coffee
Freshly Brewed Tea or Fine Roasted Coffee
Midweek and Off Season Package
10% discount on your chosen À la Carte Menu
10% discount on Wines and Champagne (meal and welcome reception)
No corkage on Wine and Champagne (normally €10.00 per bottle)
No bar extension (normally €480.00)
Tea/coffee, selection of sandwiches and cocktail sausages for evening reception (75 guests)
Complimentary sandwiches at 2.30am in residents bar (30 guests)
Valid Sunday – Thursday throughout the year
Package valid from 1st November – 31st March
A La Carte Menu Options
Your Arrival Drinks Reception
Included in your package is orange juice, tea & coffee, homemade biscuits PLUS a choice of homemade
alcoholic fruit punch or mulled wine PLUS glass of sparkling wine.
i f YO u W O u l d p r e f e r t O a d d…
Canapés - Cold Selection
Tiger Prawns wrapped in Filo Pastry €4.50 per person
Deep Fried Camembert Cheese with Cranberry Compote €4.50 per person
Crab with Mango Salsa on a Crispy Won Ton €4.50 per person
Curried Sesame Chicken Brochette with Ginger & Chestnut €4.50 per person
Coconut Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce €4.50 per person
Curried Vegetable Samosa’s with Chilled Raita Dip €4.50 per person
Champagne & Strawberries €9.75 per person
Bucks Fizz (Champagne & Orange Juice) €7.00 per person
Kir Royale (Champagne & Crème de Cassis) €7.35 per person
Red or White House Wine €5.80 per person
Oyster Bar with Guinness €6.25 per person
Fresh Strawberries and/or Chocolate Dipped Strawberries €3.50 per person
Or to add your own personal touch, we’d be glad to tailor your drinks reception for you
Canapés - Cold Selection
Smoked Duck with Orange Glaze €4.00 per person
Honey Glazed Ham & Asparagus with Charred Baguette €4.00 per person
Paprika Cheese on Pumpernickel Bread €4.00 per person
Organic Smoked Salmon with Cracked Pepper Mayonnaise . €4.00 per person
Smoked Poultry and Cognac Parfait €4.00 per person
Artichoke with Shrimp Salad €4.00 per person
Starters
Soups
Traditional Caesar Salad of Cos Lettuce, Bacon Lardons, Parmesan Shavings and Croutons €7.00
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Garlic and Herb Croutons €5.50
Tomato & Basil Soup €5.50
Organic Flat Leaf Parsley & Mushroom Soup with a Crispy Savoury Puff Pastry Top €7.50
Fish Chowder with Brown Soda Bread €7.50
Potato & Leek served with Crispy Parma Ham €5.50
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup drizzled with Balsamic Syrup €5.50
Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup flavoured with Parmesan €5.50
Oven Roasted Root Vegetable Soup drizzled with a herb pesto €5.50
Smoked Salmon Roulade and Mini Fishcake with Horseradish Crème Fraiche €9.00
Roulade of Chicken, Spinach & Sundried Tomato Basil Mousse
with a Petit Salad and a Balsamic Reduction €7.00
Caramelised Red Onion, Goat Cheese Tartlet with a Rocket Salad €7.50
Hand Rolled Prawn & Crabmeat Spring Roll served on Asian Salad and a Lightly Spiced Salsa €9.00
Chicken Liver Parfait, Fig Chutney with Toasted Brioche €7.50
Mozzarella, Beef Tomato and Fresh Basil Salad with Seasoned Olive Oil and Cracked Black Pepper €8.50
Prawn & Crab Cocktail, Tomato and Coriander Salsa finished with Sauce Mary Rose €9.50
Free Range Chicken & Wild Mushroom Ragout,
served in a Savoury Puff Pastry Case drizzled with Wild Chive Pesto €8.00
West Cork Black Pudding & Wild Mushroom Samosas
with Carrot and Cabbage Pickle and Minted Yogurt Dressing €8.00
Sorbets
Champagne Sorbet €5.00
Lime Sorbet €5.00
Passion Fruit Sorbet €5.00
Apple and Calvados Sorbet €5.00
Pink Grapefruit Sorbet €5.00
White Peach Sorbet €5.00
Main courses - Meat
Chicken ‘Florentine’ stuffed with Spinach and Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese
with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce €25.00
Traditional Roast Stuffed Turkey and Honey Glazed Ham, Thyme Stuffing, Cranberry Chutney Jus €25.00
Roast “Hereford beef” Sirloin, Yorkshire Pudding, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Red Wine Jus
topped with Red Onion Marmalade €28.00
Skeaghanore Roast Duck, Sage and Apricot Stuffing, Celeriac Crisps and Wild Mushroom Cream €29.00
Braised Lamb Shank on Garlic Mashed Potato with Confit of Root Vegetables
served with Thyme Jus €28.50
Grilled Rack of Lamb “Niçoise” with Basil and Flaked Sea Salt, Crushed Potatoes, Rosemary Jus €30.00
Roast Breast of West Cork Chicken, Rustic Ratatouille and Chicken Jus €24.00
Char Grilled Irish Angus Fillet Steak 10oz with Sautéed Button Mushrooms and Caramelised Onions,
Green Beans and a choice of either Green Peppercorn or Bernaise Sauce €34.00
Main courses - Fish
Fillet of Sea Bass, finished with Garden Peas, Baby Onions and Parma Ham
drizzled with Wild Chive Oil €30.00
Char Grilled Fillet of Salmon, Whipped Pea & Garlic Puree with Chive Dressing €25.00
Pan-fried Fillet of Sea Trout, Ragout of Mussel and Leek, White Wine Sauce €25.00
Main courses - Vegetarian
Open Ravioli of Wild Mushrooms served with Baby Fennel and a Saffron Broth
Spinach and Feta Cheese Parcel with Stir Fry Vegetables
Oriental Spring Roll with Crispy Vegetables, Sticky Rice, Soy & Ginger Dipping Sauce
Stir Fried Vegetables in a light Indian Cream flavoured with Coriander with Lavender Scented Basmati Rice
Grilled Fillet of Salmon, Steamed Asparagus, Sauce Hollandaise €25.00
Sun Dried Tomato Risotto, Garden Peas, Smoked Gubbeen Cheese
and a Mussel and Wild Mushroom Sauce
Grilled Fillet of Cod, Red Pepper Pesto and Sauce Aspice €25.00
Glazed Gnocchi with Cashel Blue Cheese and Toasted Walnuts drizzled with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Grilled Monkfish wrapped in Pancetta, Pesto Risotto with Saffron Cream €30.00
Tian of Provencal Vegetables, Tomato Fondue, Salad Leaves and Salsa Verde
Baked Cod with Herb Crust, Rustic Ratatouille Vegetables and a Sweet Pepper Sauce €25.00
Vegetables
Potatoes
Selection of Seasonal Vegetables
Carrot and Parsnip Puree
Green Beans and Almond Butter
Buttered Broccoli Hollandaise
Vichy Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
Creamed Spinach
Steamed new baby potatoes
Roast potatoes
Lyonnais potatoes
Garlic gratin potatoes
Colcannon potatoes
All main courses are served with a choice of two vegetables and two potatoes
Desserts
Warm Apple and Cinnamon Crumble, Crème Anglaise and Vanilla Ice-Cream €6.00
Mild Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse with Salted Caramel Ice-Cream €6.00
Baked Lemon Cheese Cake with a Sweetened Winterberry Coulis €6.00
Orange Crème Brulée with Lange de Chat Biscuits €8.50
Mango Cheesecake, White Chocolate Caramel and Mango Sorbet €6.00
Chocolate Tart with White Chocolate Ice Cream €5.50
Deep Apple Pie Served with Vanilla Ice Cream €6.50
Acton’s Assiette Dessert Plate - Three Mini Desserts of your choice accompanied by Ice-Cream € 9.00
West Cork Farmhouse Cheese Selection, Pear Chutney and Crackers. €9.00
Evening Fayre
Chefs Selection of Sandwiches €4.00 per person
Cocktail Sausages €2.00 per person
Tea & Coffee € 2.00 per person
Chicken Wings & Blue Cheese Dressing €4.00 per person
Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce €4.00 per person
Vegetable Samosa’s with Riata Dip €5.50 per person
Chicken Satay with Peanut Dip €5.50 per person
Quesadilla Fingers with Spicy Salsa €5.50 per person
Drink Options
Corkage
Wine or Champagne served during your meal and welcome reception are subject to a corkage charge of
€12.50 per 75cl bottle
To Toast Bride and Groom
For a drink of choice for your guests, please allow €6.00 per person
(no cocktails and double measurements)
Wine List
Our house wines range from €19.00 to €22.50 per bottle
Full wine list available on request
The Finer Details…
S p e c i a l D i e ta r y R e q u i r e m e n t s
We are happy to alter or arrange menu options
for guests who have special dietary requirements.
Please notify us in advance.
Ch i l d r e n
Children are most welcome at Actons of Kinsale
and a Children’s Menu is available at a cost of
€12.50. Children must be supervised at all times.
We would be delighted to provide a list of local
baby sitters on request.
H e a lt h & S a f e t y
With the exception of your wedding cake, no
food items may be brought into the hotel for
consumption on the premises. Wedding cake
must comply with food hygiene legislation.
Accommodation
Meal times
To guarantee the best possible service of your
meal, we advise that all guests arrive at the hotel
no later than 4.30pm. Guests will be called for
dinner at 5.15pm and your meal will be served at
5.30pm sharp.
Civil Ceremonies
Actons is ideally suited to host your civil ceremony
relax and enjoy moments that will live with you
forever. We can cater for ceremonies from 2 – 200
in a selection of areas throughout the hotel.
Actons of Kinsale has full HES approval to host civil
ceremonies and same sex marriages. For further
info contact: Civil Registration Office, Adelaide
Court, Adelaide Street, Cork Telephone: +353 21
4275126
With our compliments
We are delighted to offer the Bride and Groom complimentary accommodation on your wedding night in
our bridal suite, as well as the night after the wedding if you wish to extend your stay.
We also offer 2 complimentary deluxe harbour view rooms for the bridal party for the night of the wedding.
A P r e f e r e n t i a l R at e f o r Yo u r G u e s t s
In addition to the complimentary rooms listed above, we are delighted to allocate a further block of 20
rooms at a preferential wedding rate, agreed in advance.
*Each of these rooms must be named in writing by the Bride and Groom. In order to confirm the booking,
individual guests must directly confirm by means of a credit card or 50% deposit. These rooms are not
to be released for general sale, unless directed to do so by the Bride and Groom (this list to be issued to
Wedding Coordinator)
All Other Wedding Guests
All other wedding guests outside of the block of allocated rooms will be quoted our best available rate
at time of booking. We will hold these rooms for four weeks prior to your wedding date any rooms not
confirmed by this date will be automatically released for resale.
All accommodation bookings are to be made directly with the Reservations Supervisor on res@
actonshotelkinsale.com.
Terms & Conditions
Booking Procedure
If you would like to hold a provisional date, we would be
happy to do so for 14 days, at which stage it must be either
confirmed or released. Your booking is considered confirmed
upon receipt of €1,500 deposit. Upon receipt of the deposit
we will confirm the details of your booking in writing to you.
Three months prior to your reception, we will invite you to
finalise all your arrangements including menu choices, wine,
bar extension, timings and accommodation requirements. At
this stage a further payment of €1,000 is required. We regret
that deposits are non-refundable but can be moved to a
different date under special circumstances..
Final details concerning all aspects should be agreed 1 month
prior to your wedding.
Final guest numbers should be given to the hotel ten days
prior to your wedding. A variation of 10% will be accepted up
to 48 hours in advance of the event. The numbers confirmed
at this time would be the minimum number charged for.
All Brides & Grooms must deal directly with the hotel. In the
event a wedding is booked by a third party, the function will
not be catered for.
The hotel reserves the right to cancel an event where:
The hotel believes the booking may prejudice the reputation
of the hotel or if the behaviour of guests is in anyway
offensive, or contrary to normal expected code of behaviour.
Payment
The party who makes the booking directly with Actons will
be solely responsible for discharging all of the costs payable
to Actons of Kinsale.
It is company policy that you settle your account on the day
of departure from the hotel. Payment can be made by credit
card, cash, cheque or bankers draft.
Cancellations & Postponements
Please note that deposits are non-refundable where a
cancellation occurs. Notification of cancellation or change of
date must be confirmed in writing to the hotel. Cancellation
within 4 months of the wedding date will require 25%
payment of the estimated wedding bill. Cancellation within
2 months of the wedding date will require 50% payment of
the estimated wedding bill. Cancellations within 1 month of
the wedding date will require full payment of the estimated
wedding bill.
Bar Extension
A bar extension can be applied for at a cost of €480. This
extends the drinking time by one hour. All entertainment
must cease by 2.00am. Bar extensions must be reserved 3
months prior to the event. Actons of Kinsale are happy to
apply for a bar extension on your behalf and do not levy a
surcharge for the provision of the bar extension. However
from time to time the court services and other parties
external to the hotel reserve the right to increase their prices.
While unfortunate the hotel is unable to bear the cost of such
increases and will advise you well in advance of the cost to
be bourn.
Bar Facilities
It is the hotel’s policy to close our bars punctually in
accordance with licensing laws. Our residents bar is available
until 4.00am at the discretion of the Manager on duty and is
strictly for the use of residents only.
Numbers
Please note that the maximum number that can be catered
for in the Kinsale Suite is 220 guests (round tables). Also bear
in mind when inviting guests to the evening reception, that
the maximum number the Kinsale Suite can hold in total is
250 persons.
The Seating Plan
The seating plan must be submitted no later than 48 hours
in advance and needs to be presented in a typed electronic
format.
Rehearsal Dinner / Post Wedding Day Celebrations
We would be delighted to advise you of possible dining
options for your party prior to or following your wedding day.
Gifts
The hotel will take no responsibility for gifts, cards, cakes etc.
We highly recommend the responsibility of cards and gifts to
be assigned to a trusted family member. All items left after
the wedding must be collected no later than 12 hours after
the event.
Delivery of Wedding Items
Wines, wedding cake, clothes, table decorations, are to be
carefully labelled and delivered to the hotel 24 hours prior
to the reception.
Entertainment
The hotel accepts no responsibility for the booking of
entertainment or other external suppliers.
Service Charge
No Service Charge applies. Any gratuities are entirely up to
individuals discretion and are shared amongst all hotel staff
as part of our sports and social fund.
Prices:
All prices quoted are in Euros and inclusive of current
government rates of VAT on accommodation, food and drink
(based on a minimum of 120 persons). Due to the fluctuations
in food, labour costs, taxes and unforeseen circumstances,
prices shown may be subject to change with prior notice. The
prices are applicable for 2014 and 2015 wedding receptions.
It is Actons aim to provide the client with the highest standard
of food and service requested for the function. However in
the unlikely event that Actons for any reason may need to
change any aspect of the function, we reserve the right to do
so at any time. We will notify the client immediately should
this happen and will use reasonable endeavour’s to provide
alternatives to an equal or higher standard.
Weddings
M ar y K O ’D onovan , Conference & Banqueting M anager, mk odonovan@ac tonshotelk insale.com
A c to n s H ot e l , P i e r Road, K i n s a l e , C o r k , I r e l a n d. TEL : + 353 21 4779900