Celebrations & events

Celebrate in style

With prime location in the heart of the New Forest, we have four hotels, each with their individual charm and character. A wide selection of splendid private rooms provide the perfect setting for your special event or celebration, to suit every occasion.

Our hotels are close to Southampton, Bournemouth and Winchester, with easy transport links to London. We are in easy access to all!

Perfect for all events

Ideal for private parties and celebrations, informal gatherings, birthdays, private dining, corporate hospitality and private dining.

Every event is different and we understand that, so each event will be tailored to your needs. You’ll find menus for inspiration, from classic afternoon tea’s, sit down meals, to barbecue’s and hog roasts in our beautiful landscaped gardens.

A personalised touch

Our team of dedicated and enthusiastic event coordinators are here to help organise your event.

With a team of talented chef’s, we are able to deliver award-winning food for all your guests, locally sourced and homemade. Tasty and fresh!

You’ll find menus included for inspiration, allowing you to create your bespoke menu.

A room for every occasion

From contemporary to classic country, many with historical features, grand chandeliers and stunning views, you’ll be sure to find the venue that best suits you.

Cosy lounges and welcoming bars are ideal for arrival, or make the most of the sun, with outside seating at all hotels for guests to enjoy.

If you prefer a more intimate room for smaller events, please speak to a member of the team.

Comfortable bedrooms make for a great night sleep for those looking for an overnight stay, with exclusive use of leisure facilities for guests. To really take time to celebrate and relax.

 

If you would like further information please contact our dedicated team on:

0800 44 44 41 or by email events@newforesthotels.co.uk

 

 

Afternoon Tea

A selection of traditional finger sandwiches and delicious cakes accompanied by a freshly baked scone with clotted cream and strawberry preserve

£14.95 per person

 

Simple Menu

 

Starters

Selection of soups (v)

Sweet potato and coconut, summer pea or chunky Tuscan tomato soup

Tender prawns

spicy tomato mayonnaise, crisp lettuce, marinated cucumber

 

Mains

Pan-fried supreme of chicken

creamed potato, spring onion and chive, buttered greens, chantannay carrots, red wine jus 

Puff pastry case (v)

filled with creamed leeks, steamed asparagus, béarnaise sauce  

 

Dessert

Classic raspberry crème brulee

shortbread biscuits, berries

Profiteroles

filled with cream, chocolate sauce

Tea & Coffee

£25.00 per person

An additional cheese course is available for £6.95 per person.

We also offer a special rate of £20.00 per person for lunchtime celebrations or a 2 course lunch for £17.50 per person.

 

Classic Menu

 

Starters

Smoked duck breast

celeriac remoulade, asparagus, hazelnuts, orange dressing 

Smoked salmon

served simply with lemon, capers, quail eggs 

Feta cheese and sun-blushed tomato tart (v)

served with mixed leaves and pesto 

 

Mains

Braised shin of beef

creamed potato, roasted root vegetables, bourguignon sauce 

Grilled sea bream

sauté potatoes and buttered spinach, shallot, caper, lemon dressing 

Soft polenta and wild mushrooms (v)

Mediterranean vegetables 

 

Desserts

Trio of classic English desserts

mini sticky toffee pudding, bakewell tartlet, brandy snap filled with Eton mess

Warm thin apple tart

blossom honey and cinnamon, blackberry ice cream 

Pavlova roulade

(lemon and ginger or raspberry) cream and berries

Tea & Coffee

£30.00 per person

An additional cheese course is available for £6.95 per person.

We also offer a special rate of £25.00 per person for lunchtime celebrations or a 2 course lunch for £22.50 per person.

 

Tip Top Menu

 

Starters

Pressed smoked chicken

baby leeks and shiitake mushrooms, prune compote, truffle mayo 

Smoked salmon

beetroot and crayfish roulade, pickled cucumber, chive crème fraiche 

Salad of tender vegetable hearts (v)

cauliflower puree, caramelised nuts and seeds 

Buttered asparagus (v)

shaved truffle, sun-blushed tomatoes, béarnaise sauce, seasonal leaves

 

Mains

Roast fillet of English beef

fondant potatoes, braised oxtail, creamed shallot 

Oven baked seabass

herb and chilli crushed potatoes, wilted spinach, salsa verde 

Pan roast pork cutlet

savoy cabbage, bacon, caramelised apple, grain mustard mash, forest cider jus 

Pea and sweetcorn arancini (v)

grilled haloumi, spiced couscous salad, red pepper piperade 

 

Desserts

Forest trio

chocolate brownie, passion fruit cheesecake, vanilla panna cotta 

Hot pear, fig and almond tart

vanilla ice cream 

Dark chocolate and mocha torte

vanilla ice cream and chocolate tuile

Forest sharing desserts

Eton mess, profiteroles with chocolate sauce, pavlova roulades (for each table)

Tea & Coffee

Cheese Platter

Selection of artisan local Somerset cheeses served with biscuits, chutney, grapes, quince jelly

 

£35.00 per person

We also offer a special rate of £30.00 per person for lunchtime celebrations or a 2 course lunch for £27.50 per person.

 

Finger buffet choices

 

Light bites

BBQ chicken wings/drumsticks, maple sauce

Cheese, spring onion and sun blushed tomato puff parcels (v)

Homemade shallot & sage sausage rolls Mini quiche/pork pies

Crudités with sour cream and sweet chilli (v)

Chicken satay skewer, honey, soy & sesame dip

Mini duck spring rolls

A selection of sandwiches & open Danish sandwiches with a selection of fillings

Potato, feta and mint filo pastries (v)

Tikka masala samosa’s

Roasted chicken & vegetable kebabs

Buffalo mozzarella, basil & sun blushed tomato quiche (v)

Mini Shepherd’s pie, parmesan mash

Mini prawn cocktails with boiled eggs

Mini breaded brie, caramelised onion & lemon thyme tarts (v)

Coronation chicken & coriander vol au vonts

Tiger prawn skewers, lime crème fraiche

Bruschetta topped with tomato, basil & mozzarella (v)

Cod & salmon fishcakes Guacamole and sweetcorn salsa with tortilla (v)

Cajun chicken strips

Mini beefburgers with smoked applewood cheese

Crispy pork rillettes with capers and gherkins

Bubble and squeak cakes

 

Desserts

Mini lemon meringue pies

White chocolate & raspberry flapjacks

Mini pear bake well tarts

Tiramisu

Chocolate profiteroles

Banoffee Pies

Victoria sponge cake

Treacle tarts

Summer puddings

Eton mess towers

Chocolate perfection pies

Tipsy sherry trifles

 

Choice of 6 – £15 per person

Choice of 8 – £18 per person

Choice of 10 – £20 per person

 

Hot fork buffet

Select three mains & three desserts

Mains

Beef stew, garlic roasted potatoes

Asparagus & ricotta tortellini, rich tomato & basil sauce (v)

Spit roasted chicken, watercress and tarragon

Beef stroganoff, mushrooms and onions, pilaff rice

Braised pork shoulder, cider, sage & mustard casserole

Thai spiced vegetable chicken curry, saffron pilaff rice (v)

Tagine of lamb, apricots and prunes and spiced couscous

White fish & mussel pie, dill potato mash

Mediterranean vegetable & five bean chilli, steamed rice (v)

Dill & mustard breaded plaice fillets, hollandaise sauce

Mushroom & courgette stroganoff, brandy & course grain mustard (v)

Beef shin bourguignon

Salmon fishcakes, chervil and fennel, spiced tomato and shallot dressing

Classic meatballs & spaghetti

Paperdelle with spinach, cherry tomato, mushroom & tarragon cream (v)

Local pork sausages, buttered mash potato, leek gravy

Salmon en croute Roast trout, salsa verde and summer herbs

 

Desserts

Lemon & raspberry pavlova

Warm sticky toffee pudding

White chocolate, blackberry & pecan nut cheesecake

Pear & apple crumble, cinnamon custard

Glazed raspberry mousse

Chocolate nemesis

Lemon meringue pie

Strawberry shortcake

Tiramisu

Blueberry and gin trifle

Strawberry tarts

Fig and almond cake

Cheese platters

Lemon and orange possets

Ricotta and banana fritters with maple

Vanilla rice pudding

Churros, hot chocolate sauce

Dark chocolate mousse, baileys and white chocolate cream

£23.95 per person

 

Barbeque

All served with dressings, dips, baps, buns and crusty bread

(Choose four bbq options)

Provencal, oregano and garlic beef burger

New Forest Barnsley lamb chop, parsley and garlic

Cobley Wood Farm local pork and herb sausage

Spicy Romano peppers, lemon and chilli (v)

Pulled pork leg in paprika Moroccan style BBQ Sauce

Chicken wings with spice, vinegar, chilli flakes, lemon

Lamb Kofta’s, mint yoghurt

Seared minute steak, salsa of capers and green herbs

Charred pork loin steak rolled with herbs

Prawn and salmon brochette, garlic and thyme olive oil

Roasted kebab of peppers, zucchini, haloumi, aubergine, walnut and parsley pesto (v)

Spiced butterfly chicken
(Choose one potato option)

Sweet potatoes, local churned butter

Garden mint buttered new potatoes

Jacket potatoes filled with soured cream and chives
(Choose three salad options)

Orzo pasta and provencal olive salad

Mixed leaf salad, lemon vinaigrette

Tomato, red onion and basil salad

Rocket and parmesan salad, balsamic dressing

Summer/winter slaw

£22.50 per person (minimum of 15)

 

Hog roast

Saddle back free range pork – Served with baps, sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling 

(Choose one potato option)

Sweet potatoes, local churned butter

Garden mint buttered new potatoes

Jacket potatoes filled with soured cream and chives

(Choose three salad options)

Beetroot and orange salad

Mixed leaf salad, lemon vinaigrette

Tomato, red onion and basil salad

Rocket and parmesan salad, balsamic dressing

Summer/winter slaw

£22.50 per person (minimum of 50)

 

If you would like further information please contact our dedicated team on:

0800 44 44 41 or by email events@newforesthotels.co.uk

Please note a private room hire charge may apply, please contact our dedicated team for further details.