1. food and drink
2. desserts and baking

BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Welcome from the BEST WESTERN Shrubbery Hotel
Thank you for your recent enquiry and interest in BEST WESTERN The Shrubbery Hotel as a possible
venue to hold your reception or wedding breakfast.
The hotel facilities are vast and extremely flexible making this the perfect venue for a small reception
or a full wedding breakfast for 200 guests.
The hotel has 21 Bedrooms, twins and doubles, for overnight accommodation on your wedding night
and special rates are often available. Additionally you can upgrade your big day to our two night
package, details enclosed.
We pride ourselves on our customer care and service and fully appreciate the needs of the wedding
market.
We recognise that each event is individual and can tailor any service to meet your exact
requirements. To fully appreciate and understand why the hotel stands out from other venues I
would be delighted to discuss your forthcoming event in greater detail.
To secure a wedding date, a non-refundable deposit of just £500 is required.
The easiest way to decide if the hotel can meet your expectations is to arrange a visit and let us
discuss your requirements further, with no obligation.
Venue Hire £999.00
Exclusive use of Somerset Suite for your wedding/event (min 75 Guests) Smaller parties can be
catered for further details are available upon request.
FREE Venue Hire
Free venue hire is available on minimum numbers of 100 to the wedding breakfast and 100 people in
the evening enjoying one of our selected evening catering options.
Yours sincerely,
Sam Gillard
Weddings Coordinator
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Wedding/event menu options
Our wedding/event packages include everything you need for your entire day; our chef’s are always
open to new suggestions and will be more than happy to quote for any special requests, favourites or
cater for any special dietary requirements, Just ask…..
The following is designed to give you an idea of popular menu selections.
Menu Option 1:
£25.50 per person
Select 1 choice from the starters, main course & desserts
and an additional vegetarian starter & main course
Starters:
Chef’s fresh country soup (choice to be discussed)
Mini Caesar salad, grilled chicken, croutons, Parmesan, dressing
Seasonal melon cocktail with citrus fruits and mixed berry port jus (V)
Chefs Pate with Melba toast
Main Courses:
A selection of cold meats & cold salmon platter with selection of salads
Roast topside of English Beef, Yorkshire pudding with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Roast Loin of pork with cider apple sauce with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Roasted chestnut, mushroom and red pepper filo Wellington (V)
Mushroom Stroganoff with seasoned rice (V)
All main courses served with seasonal vegetables & potatoes
Desserts:
Apple pie and clotted cream
Fresh fruit salad
Selection of various ice creams
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce
Raspberry crème brulee
Fresh lemon cheesecake
Sticky toffee and chocolate pudding
Fresh Strawberries and Clotted cream (subject to season)
Poached Somerset pears with cider and cinnamon, Clotted cream
Other favourite desserts are available upon request
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Wedding/event menu options, Cont.
Menu Option 2:
£29.50 per person
Select 2 choices from the starters, main course & desserts
and an additional vegetarian starter & main course
Starters:
Chef’s fresh country soup (choice to be discussed)
Prawns Marie Rose fresh prawn platter
Mini Caesar salad, grilled chicken croutons, Parmesan, dressing
Seasonal melon cocktail with citrus fruits and mixed berry port jus (V)
Chefs Pate with Melba toast
Tartlet of mushrooms in a garlic and leek sauce (V)
Avocado stuffed with fresh crab and chef’s dressing
Main Courses:
A selection of cold meats & cold salmon platter with selection of salads
Oven baked salmon fillet with lemon and white wine sauce
Sauté chicken supreme wrapped in Parma ham with blue cheese sauce
Roasted leg of lamb with minted jus
Roast topside of English Beef, Yorkshire pudding
Roast loin of pork with cider apple sauce
Roasted chestnut, mushroom and red pepper filo Wellington (V)
Mushroom Stroganoff with seasoned rice (V)
All main courses served with seasonal vegetables & potatoes
Desserts:
Apple pie and clotted cream
Fresh fruit salad
Selection of various ice creams
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce
Raspberry crème brulee
Fresh lemon cheesecake
Sticky toffee and chocolate pudding
Fresh Strawberries and Clotted cream (subject to season)
Poached Somerset pears with cider and cinnamon, Clotted cream
Other favourite desserts are available upon request
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Wedding/event menu options, Cont.
Menu Option 3:
£35.00 per person
Select 3 choices from the starters, main course & desserts
and an additional vegetarian starter & main course
Starters:
Chef’s fresh country soup (choice to be discussed)
Fresh smoked salmon platter with granary bread
Fresh seared Scallops with fresh salad leaves
Tiger prawn kebab with rocket and endive salad
Fresh smoked chicken breast salad with cranberry salad
Chefs Duck liver Pate with Melba toast
Seasonal melon cocktail with citrus fruits and mixed berry port jus (V)
Mushroom tartlet with leek and garlic with Basil toasted bruschetta (V)
Main Courses:
Prawn, Pea and chilli risotto with Parmesan cheese
Filo wrapped oven baked Sea Bass fillet with lemon and white wine sauce
Roast Gressingham duck breast with classic orange sauce
Traditional roasted rack of lamb with minted jus
Sauté chicken supreme wrapped in Parma ham with blue cheese sauce
Roast sirloin of English beef, Yorkshire pudding
Breaded pork escalope with cider apple sauce
Roasted chestnut, mushroom and red pepper filo Wellington (V)
All main courses served with seasonal vegetables & potatoes
Desserts:
Apple pie and clotted cream
Fresh fruit salad
Selection of various ice creams
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce
Raspberry crème brulee
Fresh lemon cheesecake
Sticky toffee and chocolate pudding
Fresh Strawberries and Clotted cream (subject to season)
Poached Somerset pears with cider and cinnamon, Clotted cream
Other favourite desserts are available upon request
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Drink Reception:
Below are some beverage options for you to consider. The cost is per adult including VAT. We would
also be pleased to tailor a particular beverage package to your own requirements.
We also provide fresh juice along with your wedding/event reception drinks and unlimited still water
with your wedding breakfast.
Beverage option 1: £14.00 per person
Reception drinks on arrival
Choose 1 of the following
Hot wine punch, cold summer punch, Pimms, glass of red or white house wine, sherry
Wedding Breakfast drinks
1 glass of house red or white wine with the meal
Unlimited still water throughout your meal
The Toast
Sparkling wine for the toast (Optional upgrade to Champagne £4.75 per person)
Beverage option 2: £19.50 per person
Reception drinks on arrival
Choose 2 of the following
Kir Royale, Bucks Fizz
hot wine punch, cold summer punch, Pimms, glass of red or white house wine, sherry
Wedding Breakfast drinks
2 glasses of house red or white wine with the meal
Unlimited still water throughout your meal
Fresh juice on request for under 18’s
The Toast
Sparkling wine for the toast (Optional upgrade to Champagne £4.75 per person)
Corkage is charged at £13.95 per bottle
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Evening Catering:
The hotel can cater for any additional requirements for your evening buffet section and our package
options start from £6.50 per person. (All prices subject to negotiation and minimum numbers)
Fresh Baps: £6.50 per person
(min 50 guests)
(1 selection only)
Hot bacon, sausage, roasted sliced pork or beef baps served with sauces.
Hog Roast: £8.50 per person (minimum of 75 guests)
Served outside in the gardens of the Shrubbery
A whole pork hog roast carved by our chefs and served with baps, choice of salads, sauces & roasted
potatoes
Subject to pre-booking & availability
Evening (Buffet Menu C): £11.50 per person
Selection of fresh sandwiches, Sausage Rolls, Mini Quiches, Roast Potatoes, Chicken Drumsticks,
Honey Glazed Mini Sausages, Mini Cornish Pasties, Cheese plate with biscuits & Pickles, Pizza
Slices, Spring Rolls, Samosas
Cold Meat Fork Buffet - £15.50*
A substantial cold buffet including a selection of the following:
Roast chicken or turkey, Roast ham, Roast beef, Vegetarian quiche, a selection of salads, Hot
potatoes
Followed by a choice of sweets
Barbeque Style Buffet - £14.00 - (min 25 Guests)
All American style dishes served from our carvery
Burgers, Sausages, Vegetarian Burgers, Chicken Breast Burgers
Fried onions, Baked Jacket Potatoes or chips, mixed salad leaves, Coleslaw, Selection of sauces and grated
cheese
(Content of our evening buffet is subject to change and the lists above is only a guide)
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Optional Extras:
At the hotel we can cater for every need you may have thought of for your wedding/event, below is a
selection of additional services we can provide to make your day that little more special.
Canapés or reception drink nibbles
from £4.00 per person
We can provide on request a selection of canapés for your guests on arrival including: crisps, cheese
straws, peanuts, olives, and cheese cubes. (Also available prior to your evening event)
Sorbet Course
£2.50 per person
Served after your starter as an additional course.
Cheese Board
£5.25 per person
Served after your dessert course a selection of Somerset cheese and biscuits.
Accommodation
At BEST WESTERN The Shrubbery Hotel we have 21 bedrooms available for your special day; we
offer special discounted rates for all wedding guests staying on the wedding night.
Double/Twin £100
(per room per night B&B)
Should your guests wish to stay longer our 2 night wedding stay offer is available.
Double/Twin £85 (per room per night B&B)
Exclusive Hire of all 21 bedrooms is available at £3250
(2 nights B&B Fri, Sat)
(This offer is only available when full payment received on the day your wedding is booked nonrefundable. No refunds are given for non-use of any rooms)
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
The following terms apply to all weddings hosted at BEST WESTERN Shrubbery Hotel:
Provisional bookings are honoured for seven days, after which the date is released for resale unless confirmation
is received.
Terms and Conditions:
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All Friday & Saturday bookings between March – December are subject to minimum of 75 Guests for the Wedding
Breakfast & 100 People for the evening Reception.
Deposits, Pre-Payments & Discounts:
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No obligation provisional booking can hold your wedding date for 7 days, after this period the date is released
There is a non-refundable deposit of £500 to secure your requested date
For smaller, Sunday-Thursday, & winter weddings Jan, Feb 50% discount* on venue hire
Sunday-Thursday, & winter weddings Jan, Feb 25% discount* on Food (not Alcohol)
The final agreed balance must be settled 2 weeks prior to wedding date
(*all discounts apply to a minimum of 75 people and must include a wedding breakfast & evening reception.)
Minimum Numbers:
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Although we can cater for any number of guests we do have a minimum number for the exclusive use of the
Somerset Suite 50 guests for the Wedding Breakfast & 80 guests for the Evening Reception.
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Final numbers should be given at least 2 weeks prior to the wedding and this will be the number invoiced
regardless of any persons not arriving on the day.
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Any increase in numbers will be charged as agreed.
Cancellations: (IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION YOUR DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE)
We regret having to enforce a cancellation policy and strongly advise taking out an independent insurance policy to
cover any possible losses.
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Any cancellation must be made in writing or person, Registers must be informed independently.
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Wedding transfers, you can transfer your date up to 3 month prior to your wedding date.
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5 months’ notice – 20% of confirmed wedding package
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4 months’ notice – 30% of confirmed wedding package
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3 months’ notice – 40% of confirmed wedding package
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2 months’ notice – 50% of confirmed wedding package
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1 months’ notice – 75% of confirmed wedding package
Access:
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Subject to availability the Shrubbery Hotel can be available on request the day prior to your wedding day and from
7.30am the day of the wedding.
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On request we can store items up to 5 days prior to the wedding but we cannot be held responsible should any
items be lost or broken.
Children:
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Children under nine are charged at 50% of full per person rate
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Children under two – no charge
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Children must be supervised at all times, any breakages are payable by the parents or guardian of the child.
Food Policy:
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All food, wine and drinks are supplied by the Hotel. (unless a *corkage policy has been agreed prior to the event)
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With advance notice we can cater for any special dietary requirements.
BEST WESTERN
THE SHRUBBERY
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS - Continued
*Corkage:
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Although we can supply all Wine & Champagne should you wish to bring your own we charge £13.95 corkage per
bottle.
Bar / Drinks:
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Our hotel bar is licenced until 1am for any wedding parties held Monday - Saturday
Decoration:
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Confetti is permitted at our venue
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Any additional decorations are the responsibility of the wedding party
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The Shrubbery Hotel cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage of decorations used during or after the
wedding day.
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Flowers, it is the responsibility to remove and dispose of any flowers, decorations by 5pm the day following the
wedding
Fireworks:
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Fireworks ARE NOT permitted at the Shrubbery Hotel.
Music / Entertainment:
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Any music or entertainment is the responsibility of the wedding party unless agreed by the Shrubbery Hotel to
organise on your behalf.
Guest Accommodation:
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Guest Bedrooms will only be secured with a 50% deposit or credit/debit card number.
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Guest not showing will be charged the full rack rate
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Cancellation policy is 48hrs prior to wedding
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Any rooms not confirmed 8 weeks prior to the wedding will be released for general sale
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Exclusive hire (all bedrooms charged at £1750 1 night B&B) payable in full in advance
Registrars:
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Your Civil wedding ceremony DOES NOT include any charges by Registrar and you need to check availability
before booking
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Registrars must be booked independently & confirmed separately
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In the event of cancellation you must inform separately.
Damage:
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The Bride and Groom are responsible for wedding guests and their behaviour
Smoking:
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All public areas and bedrooms are non-smoking in accordance with legislation
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All Guest bedrooms which are found to have been smoked in by any member of the wedding or guests are charged
£125 without exception to the occupant registered to that room.
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External smoking areas are available at the Shrubbery Hotel.
Other:
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The Shrubbery Hotel accepts NO responsibility for cards or gifts brought by guest and left.
NB: The shrubbery hotel reserve the right to adjust its published prices without notice. Prior notice for booked weddings will
be given.