Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Barley Hall offers a range of catering and drinks packages to suit every requirement, whether that is a welcome drink, a traditional buffet, a fully themed medieval banquet, or a combination of ideas.

We use only tried and tested caterers who we know will give the best possible service and quality. Menus can be adapted to satisfy individual dietary requirements.

Beverages

To Welcome your Guests
Welcome drinks can be served in the Parlour or Great Hall or on the Gallery if you decide to use both rooms for your ceremony and reception. We can cater for up to 50 guests, and can decorate your drinks reception room to match your package should you wish.

Wine to Enjoy with your Meal
We offer a range of wine specially selected to compliment your chosen meal at a range of different prices to suit every budget.

The Toast
To toast your wedding we have chosen a selection of sparkling wines and champagnes, which can be served either on their own, at the end of your meal, or even with your cake.

To Finish
To conclude your meal you may like to select an aperitif for your guests or offer them their choice from our selection.

To view our drinks menus click here

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Canapé Receptions
Canapé Receptions can be held in either the Great Hall or the Parlour, depending on the number of guests you wish to invite. We can cater up to a maximum of 50 guests for a canapé reception.

Buffets
We offer a range of choices, either hot or cold, finger or fork, to satisfy every requirement. Buffets can be served in either the Parlour or Great Hall. We can cater up to 50 guests for a buffet depending on the choice of room setting.

Seated Dinners
Seated dinners are set within the splendour of the Great Hall and can cater up to a maximum of 40 guests. For a truly special occasion you may wish to opt for our medieval banquet.

In addition if you provide us with the names of your guests we can supply name cards for your table. It is advisable that, if required, you provide your own seating plan for us to work to. We will provide you with a table layout if you select a seated meal option.

The price given for each main course includes any one of our soups or starters, plus any one of our desserts. Therefore to calculate the total price (excluding drinks and VAT) for a three course menu, plus complimentary tea, coffee and accompaniments, simply multiply the price of your chosen main course by the number of guests.

Vegetarian and Special Diets
Our Menus include a large selection of Vegetarian Options that can be chosen as an alternative to the Main Course prior to the event. Our caterers do operate under certain restrictions.  If we are informed about Special Diets prior to the event then we can accommodate them, if we do not know about them unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed.

In order to ensure that all your guests equally enjoy both our food and the event as a whole, we strongly recommend that you gain as much information from your guests as possible regarding any Special Diets (including Vegans). Please complete our specifically designed Vegetarian & Special Diets Form if you require any special options

Soups
A non-meat based version of all our Soups will be made available to Vegetarians

Starters
Those starters followed by a (V) are suitable for Vegetarians.  If a Meat/Fish starter is chosen then a Vegetarian alternative starter will be made available to any guests who have booked a Vegetarian Main Course prior to the event.

Cheese
If any Vegetarian option contains Cheese, this will be of the non-animal rennet variety.

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Barley Hall is owned and run by York Archaeological Trust: Registered Charity No 509060
47 Aldwark, York YO1 7BX
Tel: 01904 663000 Fax: 01904 663024