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Here at The Old Siege House Bar and Brasserie, we are dedicated to making your Wedding day with us as special and relaxed as possible. We can offer facilities for a small intimate wedding to a large family wedding. We have facilities to cater for up to 140 guests over two historic floors with a bar area on each floor.
Let us take care of all your worries so that you can relax and enjoy the day in the comfort of our elegant restaurant. We can provide extra services such as flowers, wedding cakes and an in house disco or vocalist to make your day extra special.
The building is a very historical and important part of local history and dates back to the 16th century with its original musket holes and timbers. It is an ideal place to take some lovely photos, or maybe you could consider taking advantage of the beautiful grounds in the nearby Castle Park.
We will try our utmost to cater for all dietary needs. Please make us aware at the time of booking and we will endeavour to meet your requirements. All staff will be fully briefed on menu items and ingredients used. All dishes prepared could be in an environment where traces of nuts are present. V Denotes suitable for vegetarians. GF Denotes is suitable for gluten free diets or can be suitably adapted for gluten free diets. N Contains nuts.
Home made soup of the day served with warm bread V, Gf
Roasted Mediterranean vegetable tart with a mixed leaf salad V
Crab and prawn cocktail with sliced chunky granary bread Gf
Ham hock terrine with piccalilli and charred ciabatta
Herb marinated chargrilled chicken breast, tarragon jus, served with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables Gf
Seared salmon fillet with sautéed samphire, broad beans, French beans and Fairfield farm potatoes Gf
Duo of slow cooked roast loin of pork and braised stuffed pork belly served with bubble and squeak and vegetables
Spinach and ricotta ravioli with a smoked cheese and tomato sauce, served with a rockette salad V
Apple and cinnamon crumble with custard or ice cream
Warm Maldon sea salt chocolate brownie with ice cream
Citrus posset with shortbread biscuit Gf
Cheese and biscuits
Ice cream or sorbet Gf
Tea and coffee
Home made soup of the day served with warm bread V, Gf
Leek, mushroom and gruyere tart, and a mixed leaf salad V
Smoked salmon tian with sliced granary bread Gf
Chicken and bacon terrine with red onion chutney and ciabatta Gf
Chargrilled duck breast and braised duck confit served with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables Gf
Seared sea bream fillet with roasted mediterranean vegetables and new potatoes Gf
Roast rump of lamb with a rosemary jus served with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables Gf
Twice baked three cheese soufflé served with cream and spinach sauce served with a mixed leaf salad V
Chocolate tart served with white chocolate ice cream
Crème brulee with shortbread biscuit Gf
Vanilla cheesecake with mixed berry compote
Cheese and biscuits
Ice cream or sorbet Gf
Tea and coffee
Homemade shellfish bisque served with warm bread rolls Gf
Chargrilled pigeon breast with royal-slaw Gf
Goats cheese and beetroot risotto and a pea shoot salad V, Gf
Pan seared scallops with pea puree and crispy Parma ham and red wine reduction Gf
Roast fillet of beef with red wine sauce served with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables Gf
Roasted halibut fillet with leek, mussel and potato broth Gf
Roast best end of lamb with a rosemary jus served with dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables Gf
Wild mushroom and tarragon pithivier served with a mixed leaf salad V
Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream
Colchester Pudding Gf
Pear and almond tart with pistachio ice cream
Cheese and biscuits
Ice cream or sorbet Gf
Tea and coffee
@ £16.95 per person
1 glass of Prosecco on arrival
2 glasses of house white, red or rose wine with the meal
1 glass Prosecco for the toast
@ £19.95 per person
1 glass of Prosecco on arrival
2 glasses of house white, red or rose wine with the meal
1 glass of house Champagne for the toast
@ £22.95 per person
1 glass of house Champagne on arrival
2 glasses of house white, red or rose wine with the meal
1 glass of house Champagne for the toast
Ham and mustard
Cheddar cheese and tomato
Egg mayonnaise with sliced cucumber
Coronation chicken
Tuna and sweetcorn with mayonnaise
Sausage rolls
Chicken skewers with dips
Pork pies
Breaded king prawns
Crisps, tortillas and nibbles
Warm honey mustard cocktail sausages
Vegetable quiches
Selection of mini desserts
Coronation chicken
Tuna and sweetcorn with mayonnaise
Mediterranean vegetable and hummus
Prawn mayonnaise with salad
Sausage rolls
Chicken skewers with dips
Chilli cod and prawn bites
Pizza selection
Vegetable spring rolls and samosas
Salmon skewers
Indian onion bhaji
Baby shepherd’s pie
Pork pies
Breaded king prawns
Crisps, tortillas and nibbles
Warm honey mustard cocktail sausages
Mini Vegetable tarts
Selection of mini desserts
Flavoured macaroons
Roast sirloin of beef
Honey roast ham
Roast turkey
Poached Salmon
Roasted mediterranean tart
Chicken liver parfait
Coleslaw
Pasta salad
Rice salad
Cous cous
Mixed leaf salad
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced cucumber
Assorted dressings
Hot buttered new potatoes
Freshly baked bread
Chocolate brownie
Vanilla cheesecake with mixed berry compote
Crème brulee
Cheese and biscuits
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1. Check date/time availability with the front of house managers Kerry or Nadine
2. Calculate how many guests for the daytime
3. Calculate how many guests for the evening
4. Choose your set menu
5. Choose your drinks package
6. Choose your evening buffet
7. Enter numbers into the pre populated form
8. Add any additional requirements as listed above and we will come back to you with a price once we know exactly what you want.
9. Secure the booking with a 10% non-refundable deposit
10. Complete payment two weeks prior to the event
11. Enjoy your “Special Day”
