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Events at Hinchingbrooke House


Hinchingbrooke House is a Tudor Country House built around an early 13th Century Nunnery. The spectacular setting of Hinchingbrooke House provides a unique location for Balls, Dinner Dances and other Celebrations. Access to the House is gained via a Medieval Gateway and Apostles’ Green, immediately capturing the charm of this ancestral home of the Cromwells and the Earls of Sandwich.

The ground floor and grounds are reserved exclusively for all events from 18.00-00.00 (Sundays 18.00-23.00). With so many beautiful rooms to choose from, you can plan your event exactly how you would like it to be.

Our Head Chef has created a selection of delightful menus and a choice of buffet options for you to choose from. We will of course be happy to discuss any dietary requirements that you may have. In addition, the Functions Manager will advise you on the timings, usage of rooms, seating plans and assist with all the other finer details for your event.

We pride ourselves on offering a personal and flexible approach, allowing each event to have its own individuality and would be happy to discuss your specific requirements. If you wish to arrange a viewing of Hinchingbrooke House, please do not hesitate to contact the Lettings Office on 01480 375678 or email hle@hinchbk.cambs.sch.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Hospitality Department
www.hhpac.co.uk

Exclusive Use Hire

The Ground Floor of Hinchingbrooke House is let for exclusive use at the rates below.

April 2010-March 2011

Mondays-Thursdays

£500

Fridays

£850

Saturdays and Sundays

£1,850

April 2011-March 2012

Mondays-Thursdays

£650

Fridays

£950

Saturdays and Sundays

£2,050

Bank Holidays

Price on Request

(Monday to Saturday - bar closes at 11.30pm
Sundays & Bank holidays - bar closes at 10.30pm)
Access for all events from 6p.m.

Calendars:
2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Catering


Present-March 2011- For events being held on Saturdays, a minimum catering spend of £4,000.00 is required.
April 2011-March 2012- For events being held on Saturdays, a minimum catering spend of £4,700.00 is required.
This is applicable to all food, beverages & corkage (excluding bar).
For events being held Monday -Friday and Sunday, minimum catering requirements can be discussed.

 

Sit Down Meal

Assembly Room (seats maximum number of 92 people)
Library (seats maximum number of 120 people)
All dishes are plated and served to your table, ensuring you receive restaurant quality food for your event. In order to achieve this, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines when selecting your menu.

  • Menus can be chosen from either ‘Standard’ or ‘Luxury’ selectors.
  • You will need to select a set menu of one starter, one main course and one dessert.
  • We are able to cater separately for any guests with special dietary requirements.
  • We will be happy to discuss and advise on individual menu requirements.

    Finger Buffet
    We are able to cater for a total of 250 guests for a finger buffet.

    Reception Drinks
    You may wish to offer your guests a reception drink on arrival. You may choose from any of the following, allowing for one or two drinks per person.

    Champagne £6.50 per glass
    Sparkling Wine £4.00 per glass
    Bucks Fizz £4.00 per glass
    Pimms £4.00 per glass
    Fruit Punch £4.00 per glass
    Mulled Wine £4.00 per glass
    Orange Juice £1.50 per glass
    Non-alcoholic Fruit Punch £2.00 per glass


    Canapés
    Dependent on timings, you may wish to have canapés served with your reception drinks.
    Please select a maximum of three options from the selection below:
    Mediterranean vegetable bruschetta
    Smoked salmon & cream cheese crostini
    Chicken skewers with satay dip
    Crispy coated brie wedges with redcurrant sauce
    Filo wrapped tiger prawns with sweet chilli dip
    Mini duck and hoisin spring rolls
    3 pre-dinner canapés @ £5.95 per person


    Standard Menu
    Luxury Menu
    Fork Buffet Menu
    Wine List
    Finger Buffet Menu

    Additional Courses
    You may wish to enhance your menu by offering your guests either a sorbet or a cheese course.
    Sorbet - (to follow starter) Choice of flavours...Champagne, Lemon Zest or Raspberry £3.50 per person
    Cheese & Biscuits - (to follow dessert) Selection of four speciality cheeses with biscuits, grapes and celery £6.00 per person

    How to find Hinchingbooke House

     

    General Information


  • Bookings can be held provisionally for two weeks, after which a booking form must be completed and returned together with the hire fee within twenty eight days of receipt.

  • At approximately three months before your event, a meeting with the Functions Manager will take place to discuss the details of your event including catering, rooms and timings.

  • For events held on Saturdays between now-March 2011, our minimum catering spend is £4,000.00.  For events held on Saturdays between April 2011-March 2012, our minimum catering spend is £4,700.00.

  • Our catering prices are subject to change and reviewed annually every April. You willbe charged the catering prices valid at the date of your event, not the date of booking.

  • We require full numbers and full payment of estimated costs twenty one days before your event.

  • In order to comply with the Food Safety Act 1990, Hinchingbrooke House must supply all food, therefore outside caterers are not permitted.

  • Contact details of service providers are available. Please contact the Lettings Office for details.

  • There is a designated smoking area available on the terrace.

  • All property belonging to the client (i.e. flowers etc) must be removed from the venue at the end of the period of hire.

  • Due to the nature of our business, we are unable to offer food tastings but are more than happy to discuss your menu in more detail and provide references if required.

  • In accordance with Governor Policy, Hinchingbrooke can only accept birthday celebrations for the age of 30 and above.

  • All prices in this pack are inclusive of VAT at the current rate.

    Summary of Terms & Conditions

  • All bookings must be made through the Lettings Office, Hinchingbrooke House, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, CAMBS, PE29 3BN. Telephone number 01480 375678.

  • A booking will not be confirmed until a booking form has been completed, signed and returned to the Lettings Office.

  • Any cancellations should be made in writing to the Lettings Office.

  • Hinchingbrooke reserves the right to require full hire payment (which will be determined by Hinchingbrooke) at the time of booking.

  • Catering can only be provided by Hinchingbrooke Catering Services and for certain functions (i.e. Weddings, Dinners, Balls) a minimum spend may be stipulated.

  • No intoxicating liquor or food shall be sold, supplied or brought on the premises, except under licence held by the Catering Manager.

  • Hinchingbrooke House is governed by County Council Regulations. Cambridgeshire County Council is a non-smoking authority. Smoking (except in designated area), naked flames, candles and fireworks are not permitted within the grounds of Hinchingbrooke House.

  • The hirer is liable for any damage caused to the premises by themselves or their party. It is a necessity for hirers to take out Third Party Public Liability Insurance to the sum of £5,000,000.

    FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HIRE WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH A BOOKING FORM

     

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