now - Northampton Borough Council
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now - Northampton Borough Council
The Guildhall Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Welcome to The Guildhall, Northampton Grade II star listed and in the heart of the town, The Guildhall, Northampton is truly ‘Northampton’s best kept secret’. Its stunning architectural features and exquisite décor will provide a stunning backdrop to your day. From your ceremony through to your reception we have a selection of stunning spaces and packages allowing us to cater for small intimate weddings to large celebrations. We are the perfect venue for a ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast or evening reception. We can accommodate an intimate ceremony for as few as 4 guests to a large celebration of 220 guests. Shortlisted as a regional finalist in the 2015 Wedding industry awards we are a licensed venue for civil ceremonies and receptions and our professional dedicated team have many years of experience. With this stunning venue and our planning service we will create a day to remember for you and your guests. Did you know? - The Guildhall, Northampton was built during the height of the Gothic revival in 1864 and is one of the finest examples of Victorian municipal architecture in Northamptonshire. Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Our Spaces The Great Hall The stunning Great Hall is of Godwin design and will take your breath away. Decorative shields and kaleidoscopic glass windows adorn the ceiling, while colourful murals line the archways. The Great Hall is a flexible space that can seat up to 220 for a ceremony, 180 for a reception with round tables and 220 in banquet style. The stage area can be used for a top table, bands and dj’s. The Court Room Steeped in history this striking Neo Gothic room with its high ceiling and viewing galleries is perfect for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. The Court Room can seat up to 90 people for a Ceremony and 65 for a Reception. Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Our Spaces The Council Chamber This is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic design and one of the finest rooms the Guildhall possesses. Exquisite decorative carvings, with its profusion of flowers and foliage set against a series of delightful and elegant arcades, makes it one of the most graceful Council Chambers in England. The Council Chamber can seat 50 for a Ceremony. The Holding Room This beautiful smaller room is perfect for an intimate ceremony. This room can seat 24 people for a ceremony. Following your ceremony why not use the adjoining Godwin room for a wedding breakfast or drinks reception. Both rooms complement each other perfectly. The Godwin Room This room boasts exquisite original Godwin furniture. With a magnificent table spanning the length of the room, making this room the perfect choice for a more intimate wedding breakfast or a drinks reception. The Godwin Room can seat 20 people for a Wedding Breakfast. Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Those finishing touches included within our packages Red Carpet and White Star Cloth Available for Ceremonies only. White Chair Covers and Coloured Sashes We have 5 different sashes to choose from. You may also supply your own. Alcove Lighting We can match this as close as possible to your colour theme – Great Hall only. Illuminated Bar We can match this as close as possible to your colour scheme. This bar is a bottle bar only. Draft beer is available from our fixed bar in the Court room. Both bars can only be operated for events with guests of 180 and above. Court Room Lighting Soft back lighting for the alcoves in the Court room. Tel: 01604 838400 Ten Portable Up Lighters That can be matched as close as possible to your colour theme to help transform our spaces. Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Ceremony Price List Prices are applicable for events booked before the end of March 2016. Prices are exempt of VAT. Civil Ceremonies Prices are applicable for Monday to Saturday and are based on four hour room hire, one hour for your ceremony and one and a half hours prior and after to set up and break down the room. For Sunday and Bank holiday bookings all rates are doubled. The Great Hall £750 The Court Room £500 The Council Chamber £500* The Holding Room £400** Prices include - Red Carpet, Chair Covers and Sashes (a range of colours are available), Star Cloth, PA System for your music, Up Lighting, Alcove Lighting (Great Hall only), Arch Lighting (Court Room only), Ceremony Table Flowers, Parking Permit for your wedding car and a dedicated service from our professional team. *Due to the orientation of the room the following items are not available to use – Red Carpet, Chair Covers and Sashes and the Star Cloth. ** Due to the orientation of the room the following items are not available to use – Star Cloth and PA System for your music. Drinks Receptions Spaces are available for Drinks Receptions and are charged by the hourly rates detailed within the Reception Price List on the next page. Drinks Reception services are provided by our catering team. Registrar Fees The Registrar has a separate fee for performing ceremonies at licensed venues. For details of their fees please visit www.yourdayinnorthants.co.uk or contact their local office on 0300 126 1000 and select option 3. Special Offer Receive a 10% discount if you book your Ceremony and Reception with us. Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Reception Price List Prices are applicable for events booked before the end of March 2016. Prices are exempt of VAT. Reception packages Prices are applicable for Monday to Saturday and are based on a 12 hour hire period from midday until 11.30pm with carriages at midnight. For Sunday and Bank holiday bookings all rates are doubled. The Spencer package – £1900 Exclusive use of the Great Hall, Court Room and the Courtyard and Cloisters*. The Jeffery package** – £1350 Exclusive use of the Great Hall and the Courtyard and Cloisters*. The Tilley package £950 Exclusive use of the Court Room. The Godwin package £400 Exclusive use of the Godwin Room for a Wedding Breakfast (This is based on a 5 hour hire period). *The Courtyard and Cloisters are available from 6pm midweek and 3pm weekends. **As there is no fixed bar in this room we setup our Portable Illuminated Bar (bar services are provided by our catering team). Prices include - Tables, Chairs, Chair Covers and Sashes, Poseur Tables, Up Lighting, Microphone for Speeches, Event Security (this is stipulated by our license), Back Projector for Photographs (Great Hall only), and a dedicated service from our professional team. We are licensed until 2am; if you would like your Wedding Reception to continue after midnight additional hourly rates will apply. These rates also apply for Drinks Receptions. Great Hall Court Room Courtyard and Cloisters Godwin Room £145 per hour £100 per hour £100 per hour £100 per hour Special Offer Receive a 10% discount if you book your ceremony and reception with us. Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret What our customers have to say about us! “The Great Hall is an amazing room! All of our guests were stunned with the beauty of the Guildhall. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and they were very detailed in the planning. Everything went the way we wanted it to.” “Our allocated wedding advisor for organising the day made the whole experience run so smoothly. If I had any questions I could pop him an email and would always receive a prompt reply, putting my mind at rest. On the day of the wedding the staff were fabulous and made everything run like clockwork. I would recommend anyone to hold their wedding at the Guildhall as the venue and staff make the whole experience wonderful.” “The Guildhall staff were very professional and couldn’t do enough for our guests and ourselves throughout our big day. We had a very relaxed and fun day in the most beautiful surroundings. We’ve received so many positive comments about the venue.” “We were overwhelmed by the professionalism and knowledge of all the staff at the Guildhall. They made us feel at ease and were so flexible, friendly and helpful. Our favourite wedding supplier by far!” “They made our day really special and all the communication we had with the Guildhall was efficient and effective. Everyone commented on what a fantastic building it was. I’m so glad we chose the Guildhall as our venue as there is so much character in the building whilst being functional as a licensed wedding venue! The staff were exceptional and made us feel really at ease on the day.” “We were very impressed by the staff at the Guildhall, they were approachable, polite, friendly and incredibly professional and well organised. They helped us and our guests have a smoothly operated and stress free wedding which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.” “We were delighted with the professionalism and service of the staff, from the initial help with booking and viewing the rooms, until the Wedding day itself, which ran extremely smoothly and is a fantastic memory on such an important occasion. I would recommend this venue to anyone as it is a beautiful place steeped in history and all the staff were very welcoming and knew how to look after us and our guests.” “We couldn’t fault the venue or the staff. Everybody we dealt with were extremely helpful, organised, professional and made the whole experience stress free and easy. Perfect service. Would recommend to anyone.” Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Catering We are party to a catering contract and as such any catering and provision of liquor for functions must be provided by Cloverdale Catering. A brief history of Cloverdale Catering Cloverdale Catering was established in 1986 by which time the owner had acquired 15 years’ experience in a wide range of successful catering positions. Since its launch, the company has sought to provide the highest standard of food and service whilst becoming involved in both Outside and Contract Catering. Having grown throughout the period, Cloverdale has acquired an excellent reputation for quality, quantity and service throughout the whole spectrum of its catering activities Cloverdale’s catering for large formal events has undoubtedly become a forte. Typical examples are Weddings, Civic Balls, Corporate Hospitality, Proms, Sporting Events and Royal Celebrations to name but a few. A very wide range of menus is offered whilst excellent food and professional service is guaranteed. For further information please visit our website at: www.cloverdalecatering.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01933 682228 or 01933 682288 Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Cloverdale Catering Price Guide 2015 Wedding Breakfasts 3 Course Sit Down menus from £29.95 + vat per head based on a minimum of 60 guests (Children Under 7 Years at half the adult price) Why not serve canapés on arrival instead of a plated starter, followed by your main course & dessert selections, or add canapés to your 3-Course Sit Down Menu for an additional £7.00 + VAT per head, please ask for further details all pricing above includes service, crockery, cutlery and quality paper napkins, as appropriate Wedding Breakfast drinks packages – from £19.75 + vat per adult (cold drinks available for children at no extra cost) Evening Reception Packages (Prices are based on buffets provided in addition to a 3-Course Sit down Menu) Hot Party Rolls From £4.90 + vat per head Cold Finger Buffets From £7.50 + vat per head (hot pork or bacon roll, additional options available) Evening Reception Packages (Prices are based on buffets provided without a 3-Course Sit down Menu) Cold Finger Buffets from £12.95 + VAT per head pricing above includes buffet setup, plates and quality paper napkins, as appropriate Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Cloverdale Catering Sample Menus 2015 Arrival Canapés Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Beef & Horseradish, Vegetable Spring Roll & Chilli Dip, Cocktail Chicken & Vegetable Saté Bruschetta topped with Red Onion Relish & Feta Cheese and Stilton & Leek Tarts Wedding Breakfast To Start Salmon fillet with a Lime & Chilli Glaze served with Brown Bread and Butter, Salad Garnish and Horseradish Cream For Dinner Marinated Chicken Breast with a Redcurrant and Brandy Sauce served with: Chef’s Choice of Locally Sourced Vegetables and Potatoes For Dessert Chocolate Salted Caramel Brownie Square with a Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream (Variations to menu selections are available for children, please ask for further details) Wedding Breakfast drinks packages Arrival Classic Pimms or Bucks Fizz Iced Water on Tables, Cool Drinks e.g. Fruit Juice Sparkling Wine for Toast Table Wines – Red and White, served to table by waiting staff until dessert course Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Additional information for reception bookings Entertainment You are welcome to use any entertainer you wish, but we ask that they contact us at the Guildhall to discuss any limitation that might cause a problem such as smoke machines, haze machines, confetti cannons or fireworks. Furniture We have furniture available for the function, however, if this is not satisfactory and you would prefer an alternative you will be required to hire anything that we do not have in stock. Details are available on request. Decorations You may provide your own decorations but please be aware that there are certain restrictions to what you may have within the building such as Helium filled Balloons. Please discuss your ideas with the team as soon as possible. Parking We can provide parking at the Guildhall for anyone involved in the organisation of the event i.e. Disco, Caterers, Table Dressers etc. all other guests should use the public parking provided within the Town Centre, presently parking in the Town Centre on Saturdays and Sundays is free of charge. There are several car parks within a short walk of the Guildhall. Any cars parked at the Guildhall need to be removed from after the event has finished. Damage You are liable for any damage to the building or its fixtures and fittings caused as a result of the function and will be invoiced accordingly after the event. This is not a regular occurrence but all clients are informed at this stage. Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Seeing, is believing! Book a viewing appointment today! Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret Ceremony and Reception Booking Form 1……………………………………………………………………………………… Names of the couple 2……………………………………………………………………………………… Ceremony Details Date of the Ceremony Chosen room for the Ceremony …………………… Type of booking. Ceremony/Reception ………………….……... …………………… Time of Ceremony and approx. number of guests ………………………… Reception details Chosen Reception package ………………………………………………………………... Approximate start and finish time Start…………………….. Approximate number of guests ………………………………………………………………... Finish……………………… Contact details Contact Address and Postcode ………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………... Contact telephone numbers for both 1………………………………………………………………. 2.……………………………………………………………… Contact email addresses for both 1………………………………………………………………. 2………………………………………………………………. Please can you tell us how you heard about us? ………………………………………………………………… CUT HERE Please read our terms and conditions of hire overleaf. I/we have read, understood and agree to abide fully by the Conditions of Hire. Signature………………………….. Print……………………………….. Date…………………… RETURN TO: The Guildhall Office, The Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton Northampton’s Best Kept Secret TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Applications for hire shall be returned to the Guildhall Office on this booking form and shall be sent to the address below:The Guildhall Office, The Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE. The Council reserve the right to refuse a booking if it is deemed inappropriate. The total fee payable is required 12 weeks before the function. Hirers should note that payments are not refundable. A completed and signed Wedding Agreement Form and deposit, is required within 14 days of the original verbal booking. Should this not be forthcoming then Northampton Borough shall be entitled to treat the provisional booking as cancelled. Payment – A £250 deposit (which will be deducted from your final charge) is required to secure the booking, (an invoice will be sent to you). Hirers should note that payments are not refundable. Room set-up requirements shall be discussed with the Guildhall Office when booking the event. Room setup and dismantle shall be charged for. The Hirer shall observe any conditions or restrictions which the Council may impose as to the use of any room or proceeding /activities within any room, which are notified to the Hirer before the reservation, becomes effective. In some cases, a written specification of all event proceedings / activities will be drawn up and agreed between the Hirer and the Council prior to the event. The council reserve the right to refuse or cancel any such reservation in the event of such restriction, condition or specification not being complied with. Only food and drink purchased from or provided by Northampton Borough Council may be consumed on the premises. Hirers are responsible for ensuring that time spent clearing away and emptying the Guildhall of all persons engaged by them is included in the booking period. Events, which overrun may be asked to terminate their function and leave the premises, or be charged the full rate for the extended time which must be paid within 7 days. It shall be a condition of the letting that there shall be no display of any advertisement relating to the proposed use of the Guildhall without prior permission of the Facilities Manager. The use of smoke machines in the Guildhall is prohibited. Permissions for the use of any machinery, extra or alternative lighting (including candles) etc. must be obtained from the Guildhall Office. Helium balloons are prohibited in the Guildhall. No Hirer may attach anything to the walls without the prior permission of the Guildhall Office. Where the Hirer has damaged any part of the Guildhall, its fixtures or fittings or left any part of the property dirty or disorderly; charges will be rendered immediately after the event and must be paid with 7 days of invoicing. Hirers of the Guildhall may be required to pay for the services of Door Supervisors. The Guildhall Office will advise of these requirements. Hirers must note that Northampton Borough Council shall not accept responsibility for any personal belongings left unattended in the building. All belongings / equipment must be uplifted / removed immediately after the event. The Guildhall can NOT store any equipment / belongings. Smoking – Northampton borough Council is a non-smoking council and smoking is not permitted on any council property. Cancellation Policy 1. 2. 3. The Council reserve the right to cancel the hiring agreement at any time if the rooms(s) booked within the Guildhall are needed for purposes of national or local importance (such as Council meetings) not contemplated at the time of hiring. The council’s decision to cancel in such circumstances is final. Any fee paid will then be returned to the Hirer and the Hirer will agree to accept it in full settlement of all claims, costs, losses and damages that the Hirer might otherwise have against the Council from the cancellation. Any cancellation must be given in writing to Northampton Borough Council, Guildhall Office, St Giles Square, Northampton. NN1 1DE. All deposits and payments once made are non-refundable. The council recommends that you consider taking out Event Insurance. Prices quoted are for 2015 and are inclusive of VAT at the current rate. In the event of taxation changes or increased costs beyond the control of the Council, we reserve the right to vary prices without prior notice Tel: 01604 838400 Email: [email protected] www.northampton.gov.uk/theguildhall Guildhall Northampton CUT HERE