Host Your Unforgettable Event at The Old Bakehouse

Charming, versatile, and steeped in history, The Old Bakehouse is the ideal location for your next celebration. Set within a Grade II listed building, our venue pairs original architectural character with modern hospitality and dedicated event planning. Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering, a milestone birthday, an engagement party, or a full-scale wedding reception, our team will help you create an unforgettable experience tailored to your exact needs.

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Versatile Event Spaces & Function Rooms

We offer distinct private spaces within the building to accommodate gatherings of all sizes. The Bakehouse Loft & Bar provides a private upper-level sanctuary featuring its own dedicated bar—perfect for smaller wedding receptions, engagement parties, baby showers, and birthday celebrations. For larger parties, The Main Bar Area offers an expansive floor plan with high ceilings and rustic features, ideal for formal sit-down dining, standing cocktail receptions, and evening dancing. For ultimate privacy, you can hire the entire building to give your guests a multi-room experience with a lively main event area downstairs and a cozy lounge upstairs.

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Buffet Menu

Buffet One
£20.00
Four sandwich selection - Tuna mayo, cheese & pickle, ham & mustard, coronation chicken
Homemade sausage roll - Red onion chutney & pork sausage roll
Onion Bhaji - Mango chutney
Quiche selection - Fluffy quiche filled with smoked bacon & cheddar
Chicken goujon - Homemade BBQ sauce
Crispy vegetarian spring roll - Sweet chilli sauce
Coleslaw - Hand cut coleslaw
Pesto Pasta - Basil & parmesan dressed fusilli pasta
Leaf salad - Tossed in a citrus dressing
Buffet Two
£25
Four sandwich selection: Tuna mayo, cheese & pickle, ham & mustard, coronation chicken
Homemade sausage roll - Red onion chutney & pork sausage roll
Onion Bhaji - Mango chutney
Quiche lorraine - Fluffy quiche filled with smoked bacon & cheddar
Gala Pie - Pickled onions & piccalilli
Chicken goujon - Homemade BBQ sauce
Crispy vegetarian spring roll - Sweet chilli sauce
Coleslaw - Hand cut coleslaw
Pesto Pasta - Basil & parmesan dressed fusilli pasta
Leaf salad - Tossed in a citrus dressing
Mediterranean potato salad - New potato, peppers, tomato
Pizza Buffet
£16.00 pp
Cheesy garlic bread - Confit garlic butter
Margarita pizza - In-house pizza sauce, mozzarella, basil
Pepperoni pizza - In-house pizza sauce, spicy pepperoni
BBQ Chicken pizza - Homemade BBQ, grilled chicken, peppers
Fries
Selection of dips

Canapé Menu

4 canapés per person
£7.00
5 canapés per person
£8.50
6 canapés per person
10.00

Meat

Topside of Beef Yorkshire - Rare topside beef, yorkshire, watercress
Jambalaya Arancini - Chicken, sausage, cajun spiced peppers
Glazed Gammon Vol Au Vent - Mustard glazed gammon, piccalilli, crisp puffed pastry
Tandoori Tartlet - Tandoori chicken, mango chutney
Haggis & Cheddar Spring Roll - Coastal cheddar, mustard mayo
Pulled Pork Slider - Slow cooked pork, brioche roll, apple slaw

Seafood

Crayfish Roll - Spiced marie rose, cucumber
Smoked Haddock Tart - Spiced smoked haddock, crisp pastry
Miso Prawn Toast Fingers - Toasted sesame, burnt lime mayo, coriander
Mini Fish 'n' Chips - Beer batter, triple cooked chips
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel - Soft crepe, spinach, cream cheese
Thai Prawn Vol Au Vent - Coconut, lime, pickled radish

Vegetarian

Wensleydale Tartlet - Chilli cranberry, crisp pastry
Feta and Sun Blushed Tomato Bruschetta - Whipped feta, sun blushed vine tomato
Black Bomber Rarebit Croquette- Sharp cheddar, pickled onion
Carrot & Coriander Bhaji - Cucumber raita
Truffle Mushroom Arancini - Creamy rice, indulgent truffle
Bubble 'n' Squeak Bon Bon - Date ketchup

Drinks Package

Welcome Drink Package
£5.00 pp

(Alcoholic or non-alcoholic options)

Pimms: Mint, cucumber, orange
Kir Royal: Sparkling wine, blackberry
Aperol Spritz: Soda water, orange slice
Strawberry Mimosa: Sparkling wine, strawberry
Prosecco

Table Wine
£14 per bottle

We recommend ½ a bottle per person with a ratio of 50:50 or 70:30 of white wine and red wine.
Ask about our current wine selection or about a custom wine choice.

Signature or His / Hers Drinks

Alcoholic or non-alcoholic, discuss a signature drink, your favorite cocktails so your guests can order your drinks throughout the evening.

Premium Package
£15.00 pp

Including welcome drink, ½ bottle of wine per person.

Add-Ons

Linen Hire

(For the laundry and pressing of the following items)

Table cloths
£10 per table
Chair covers
£3 per chair
Linen napkin
£1 per napkin

Sweet Cart Hire

Cart included in hire fee along with sweet jars, spoons/tongs & enough sweet bags for your guests

50–100 people with 8 sweet choices
£100
50–100 people with 12 sweet choices
£150

Table Dressing

Pillar three tier candles (6 pack)
£8
Tea lights (125 pack)
£6

Free Use Items

Easel: Available for use at the entrance of the building for you to display your welcome sign or seating plan for your guests.

Room Hire & Function Spaces

The Bakehouse Loft & Bar (Function Room)
Up to 60 guests

Exclusive private room & bar for intimate gatherings of up to 60 guests. Suitable for small wedding receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, and celebrations.

Half Day (12:00 – 16:00)
£300
Half Day (17:00 – 22:00)
£300
The Old Bakehouse Main Bar Area
50 – 150 guests

Grade II listed building with a dedicated bar serving wines, cocktails, beers, and soft drinks.

Half Day (16:00 – 23:00)
£1500
Full Day (12:00 – 23:00)
£2000
Full Venue Upgrade Option
Full building all day (12:00 – 23:00) + The Bakehouse Loft & Bar (17:00 – 22:00)
£2100

Exceptional Catering Options

Food brings people together, and our kitchen takes pride in crafting menus designed to complement the mood of your event. Choose from Gourmet Buffets featuring freshly made sandwiches, pork sausage rolls, Gala pie, fluffy quiches, chicken goujons, and vibrant Mediterranean salads. For a more relaxed, contemporary gathering, our stone-baked Pizza Buffets deliver fresh Margherita, spicy pepperoni, and BBQ chicken pizzas alongside garlic bread and crispy fries. Alternatively, elevate your arrival reception with handcrafted Canapés, ranging from mini Yorkshire puddings with rare beef and beer-battered fish and chips to truffle mushroom arancini and whipped feta bruschetta.

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Bespoke Drinks & Event Styling

Complete your celebration with tailored beverage packages and personalised room styling. Greet your guests upon arrival with chilled glasses of Italian Prosecco, fruity Pimm's, Aperol Spritzes, or seasonal Strawberry Mimosas, or collaborate with our mixologists to create custom "His & Hers" signature cocktails. To complement your drinks service, we offer event dressing add-ons including crisp table linens, chair covers, ambient candle lighting, and a vintage sweet cart hire. Dedicated display easels are also available at the entrance to showcase your welcome sign or guest seating plan, ensuring every detail of your day is executed seamlessly.

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