Whether it be for a Birthday Party, Baby Shower, Christening, Anniversary or whatever the occasion The Parlour at Blagdon is a unique and idyllic venue for your special event, this secluded oasis is located on the Blagdon Estate in Northumberland, only 10 minutes’ drive north of Newcastle. Enjoy celebrating in style in our landscaped gardens and beautiful Willow Room. Our highly professional events team has a wealth of knowledge and expert hands-on experience which will help you plan and organise your occasion. The Parlour is the perfect venue with superb food created by our dedicated kitchen team, providing the highest levels of service, crisp white linens and all in a rustic and charming shabby chic environment all in relaxing surroundings. The Parlour at Blagdon: A Destination with a Difference

Daytime Occasions During the day The Willow Room is the perfect venue for Christenings, Family gatherings, Bridal and Baby Showers or any other large group bookings. The Willow Room is exquisitely decorated and also has its own bar and a private outdoor area for your guests to enjoy in the sunshine. Our event co-ordinators and head chef have designed a choice of packages to ensure you receive the finest quality in food, drinks and service.

Packages What you receive as Standard with our Packages: A Drink on Arrival (except afternoon tea package) A dedicated Event Co-ordinator to plan your Function Room Hire with Bar and designated Patio Area Crisp Table Linen Cake Stand and Knife Use of The Parlour’s Easy Listening Music Playlists A dedicated team of staff to serve you and your guests V.A.T at the current rate

Evening Occasions The Parlour is available for evening occasions such as Birthdays, Anniversaries, Hen Parties or any good excuse for a celebration. Your event will be hosted in the delightful Willow Room and you and your guests will also have exclusive use of the rest of The Parlour and its exquisite gardens. To ensure you receive the finest dining experience and service we have designed a choice of packages for you to choose from. You can add entertainment to create a truly memorable evening for everyone.

Packages What you receive as Standard with our Packages: A Drink on Arrival A dedicated Event Co-ordinator to plan your Function Exclusive hire of The Parlour at Blagdon Crisp Table Linen and Napkins Cake Stand and Knife Use of The Parlour’s Easy Listening Music Playlists A dedicated team of staff to serve you and your guests Personalised table plan V.A.T at the current rate

Occasions Packages All packages must be have a minimum number of guests of 35 Please see the Occasions Menus to select your food for your package

Afternoon Tea Party Package (Only available for Daytime Occasions) £12.95 per person Afternoon Tea Add an Arrival Drink available £3.50 Per Person supplement

Daytime Buffet Package £13.50 per person Arrival Drink selected from Arrival Drinks Menu Please select a Menu from Casual Buffet Menu 1 or 2

Occasions Buffet Package One £17.95 per person Daytime / £19.95 per person Evening Arrival Drink selected from Arrival Drinks Menu Please select a Menu from Occasions Buffet Menu 1 - 4

Occasions Buffet Package Two £24.95 per person Daytime / £26.95 per person Evening Arrival Drink selected from Arrival Drinks Menu Please select a Menu from Occasions Buffet Menu 1 – 4 Half a bottle of House Wine per person

Evening Private Package One £28.95 per person Arrival Drink selected from Arrival Drinks Menu Three Course Meal chosen from our Select Dining Menu Tea, Coffee and Mints

Evening Private Package Two £34.95 per person Arrival Drink selected from Arrival Drinks Menu Three Course Meal chosen from our Select Dining Menu Half a bottle of House Wine per person Tea, Coffee and Mints

Occasions Menus Arrival Drinks Glass of Champagne(£3.00 per head supplement) Glass of Prosecco Glass of Bucks Fizz Bottle of Peroni Bottle of Real Ale Glass of House Wine Glass of Pimm’s Glass of Parlours Punch Glass of Mulled Wine Glass of Non-Alcoholic Punch

Canapés Available at a Supplement of £1.75 per item per head

Savoury Smoked Salmon Blinis with Cream Cheese A Selection of Mini Bruschetta with Various Toppings Mini Ploughmans Platter Mini Duck Parfait Tartlets

Hot Selection Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Roast Beef & Horseradish Mini Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas Mini Hoi Sin Duck Parcels Sundried Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini

Sweet Selection White & Milk Chocolate Strawberries Mini Fruit Tarts Mini Sticky Toffee Cake Strawberry & Chantilly Cream Short Breads

Afternoon Tea A Selection of Freshly Made Farmhouse Sandwiches including; Italian Baked Ham with Country Tomato Chutney Farmhouse Mature Cheddar Cheese Savoury Free Range Egg, Watercress & Black Pepper Mayo Slow Roasted Topside of Beef & Creamed Horseradish A Freshly Baked Warm Fruit Scone with Blackmore Clotted Cream & Strawberry Preserve A Selection of Homemade Mini Desserts created by our Pastry Chef including; Italian Lemon Verbena Cake Walnut & Sultana Farmhouse Cake Strawberry Shortbread and Rich Dark Chocolate & Coconut Truffle Decadent Double Chocolate Cake Zesty Lemon Meringue Tart Italian Fruit Panna Cotta Accompanied with your choice of either a Pot of Speciality Tea or Filter Coffee All Sandwich Fillings and Mini Desserts are subject to change All of our Sandwiches are prepared without butter – if you’d prefer Sandwiches with butter please request on ordering

Casual Buffet Menu One Selection of Sandwiches with various fillings Home-made Quiche & Mini Artisan Pies An Assiette of Mini Cakes & Desserts Freshly Made Fruit Scones with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Preserve

Casual Buffet Menu Two Selection of Open Sandwiches & Wraps Mini Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese & Chive Bagels Italian Chicken & Mixed Capsicum Skewers A Misto of Bruschetta Home-made Quiche & Mini Artisan Pies

Occasions Buffet Menu One Home-made Lasagne Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini Italian Antipasto with Focaccia Bread Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets Purple Slaw and Potato & Chive Salad Rosemary and Garlic Roasted New Potatoes

Occasions Buffet Menu Two Spanish Tapas Platter King Prawns with Chilly Jam Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Minted Yogurt Chicken and Chorizo Paella Purple Slaw and Potato & Chive Salad

Occasions Buffet Menu Three Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie Cheddar Cheese, Potato & Spinach Pie British Seafood Platter Belly Pork, Apple & Black Pudding Croquettes Minted New Potatoes Purple Slaw and Potato & Chive Salad Add Hand Carved Top Side of Beef with a Panache of Seasonal Vegetables for a Supplement of £2.50 per person

Occasions (BBQ) Buffet Menu Four Supplement of £5 per person Lamb or Beef Burger in a Brioche Bun Marinated Chicken Drumsticks BBQ spare ribs Lincolnshire Sausage Chilli Dog Corn on the Cob (v) Oven Baked Jacket Potato (v) Portobello Mushroom & Goats Cheese Burger (v) Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers (v) Potato & Chive Salad (v) Purple Slaw (v)

Select Dining Menu Please choose one item per course for a pre-selected menu. A choice menu is available of three Soup’s or Appetiser’s, three Main Courses and three Desserts for guests to select one week in advance.

Freshly Prepared Soups Curried Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup with Coriander Cream (v) Northumbrian Broth with Herb Dumplings Minestrone Soup

Appetisers Nest of Melon filled with Seasonal Fruit & Lemon Sorbet (v) Poached & Smoked Salmon Terrine, Toasted Ciabatta & Herb Crème Fraiche Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade, Melba Toast Italian Cooked Meats, Sunblushed Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella & Focaccia Sundried Tomato, Red Onion, Goat Cheese & Basil Tart with Balsamic Salad (v) Smoked Chicken, Prawn & Blue Cheese Salad with Piquant Dressing

Main Courses All Main Course dishes are served with Seasonal Vegetables Roast Chicken Supreme with Shallot & Mushroom Gravy Roast Loin of Pork, Caramelised Apple, Sage & Cider Gravy Roast Turkey Breast, Chipolatas with Sage & Onion Stuffing Topside of Beef with Horseradish Mash with Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy Slow Roasted Belly Pork with Garlic Mash & an Apple Cider Jus Baked Fillet of Salmon with Salsa Verde & New Potatoes Roast Rump of Lamb with Rosemary Mash & Mint Gravy

Vegetarian Main Courses Spinach, Mushroom & Pepper Parcel with Tomato & Basil Compote Caramelised Onion & Mature Cheddar Cheese Tart & Spinach Cream Roast Vegetable & Goats Cheese Strudel with Tomato Compote

Desserts Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Tart Strawberry & Vanilla Cheesecake with Mango Coulis Duo of Dark & White Chocolate Marquise with Raspberry Compote Warm Pear Frangipane Tart with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce with Vanilla Ice Cream White Chocolate & Mango Pannacotta with Fruit Biscotti Classic Crème Brûlée with Vanilla Shortbread

Seating Plans and Capacity Guide

Listed below are the maximum capacities for different styles of seating for planning. For additional features such as dance floors or buffets please take into account the reduction of seating capacity by at least 10 people per option. The Willow Room Occasional Tables - 90 Banquet Style Tables - 28 U Shape Table - 24 Theatre Seating - 80 Reception Style - 80 For in depth advice please contact one of the events team either on 01670 789935 or [email protected]