Venue Hire for 15-120 Headcount

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Barnutopia is perfect for residential events of all kinds and is licensed for wedding ceremonies. For 15-120 headcount, our assisted DIY event package includes exclusive use countryside barn venue and glamping village. Stunning rural location. Check above for availability. Scroll down for pricing. Send an enquiry via form for a detailed quote or try our Build your own wedding or event package widget.

Venue Hire Package

Venue, Barns, Outdoor Spaces & Accommodation
Exclusive hire for 2 nights, entire venue, 9 luxury glamping yurts & cabins, tent campsite (no EHU) outdoor ceremony spaces, event staff (over 15 headcount formal events only) event barn licensed for marriage ceremonies with dry bar (BYO alcohol no corkage) and dance floor, hay bale seating (weather permitting), 600W Bluetooth speaker for playlists, outdoor seating, picnic tables & parasols, indoor/outdoor Dutch barn with fire pits and firewood.

Facilities
3 well equipped self-catering kitchens, bathroom block with unlimited hot water for showers, private car-park for around 25 vehicles (and more on campsite). Private dressing room/bathroom on event day day up to 6 pm (weddings/vow renewals only).

Staff & Services
Event supervisor(s) onsite 24/7, run-through with event manager the day before, event staff on event day, disposal of bar and catering waste, site-wide power and Wifi,

DIY Venue Dressing & Decorations
The barn is (almost) a blank slate and you may bring your own decorations and decorate as you wish. We provide a wooden wedding arch, fairy lights in event barn, and access to our collection of barn decorations (some chair sashes, log slices, window sashes and more)

Waste Disposal
Disposal of rubbish and catering waste is included in venue hire but you should take down decorations and tidy up. Decorations should be taken away if they belong to you. If you want to leave any behind, please ask us as we have limited storage space. Please leave the site as you found it.

Catering Options

Self-Cater or Catered
You are welcome to self-cater (not recommend for groups with more than 45 guests), hire mobile caterers or enquire about Barnutopia event catering, pricing below, for all or any part of your event.

Alcohol
We have a licence and can run a bar but we prefer that you bring your own alcohol (no corkage) or use the services of a mobile bar company. There are several listed in our vendor and supplier directory.

Generally, we do not charge for children under 4 years old. We can confirm this when we know how many there are in your group.

£7.00 Light Breakfast buffet

Often chosen for the morning of your wedding or main event.

Continental breakfast. Croissants, pain au chocolat, hot bread rolls, ham, cheese, cucumber slices, hardboiled eggs, butter, jam, tea, coffee, orange juice.

£9.00 Full Breakfast buffet

Often chosen for the day of departure. One choice per day. Choose from:

English pancake breakfast. Cereal selection, original recipe homemade pancakes and syrups, bacon, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, jams, tea, coffee, orange juice
American pancake breakfast. Cereal selection, American (fluffy) pancakes and syrups, smoked streaky bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, berries, whipped cream, toast, jams, tea, coffee, orange juice.
Breakfast wraps. Cereal selection, ham, scrambled egg, cheese, salsa, spring onions, tortilla wraps, toast, tea, coffee, orange juice
Other, please enquire

£4.50 Reception Drinks

Soft drink alternative(s) included. Choose from:

Prosecco
Pimms
Wine
Other, please enquire.

£4.50 Reception Nibbles & Canapes

Hot and/or cold sweet and savoury snacks

£4.50 per head

£4.50 Starter

Choose from:

Crisps and veg sticks with dips (e.g. houmous, salsa, garlic & sour cream)
Baked pita with dips (e.g. houmous, salsa, garlic & sour cream)
Chicken and mango salad
Tomato, mozzarella and salami salad
Soup (e.g. tomato and basil, vegetable, yellow split pea)
Other, please enquire.

£19.50 Main Course

Choose from:

Outdoor griddle. Beef burgers, cheese slices, chicken fillets, Frankfurter (hotdog) sausages, hotdog onions in sauce, burger/hot dog buns, coleslaw, roast baby corn (or other veg), lettuce, tomato, condiments.
Chilli con carne. Meat chilli and/or vegetable chilli, rice, green salad, tortilla chips, guacamole, garlic bread, grated cheese, sour cream.
Chicken curry. Chicken curry, vegetable curry, rice, samosas, cucumber, yoghurt dressing, chutney & pickles, naan bread.
Pasta Bolognese. Pasta, bolognese sauce, grated cheese, green salad, tomato, mozzarella & red onion salad, garlic bread.
Pulled pork dinner. Slow-cooked pulled pork, stuffing, mashed potato, tomato, coleslaw, mozzarella & red onion salad, apple sauce, condiments.
Roast chicken dinner. 45 guests and under only. Boneless herby bread-crumbed chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, carrots, broccoli, cream & white wine sauce, gravy.
Hot & cold buffet. Hot meats (x2), potatoes/rice/pasta bake (x2), vegetables, cold salads (x4), bread rolls & butter, condiments and sauces.
Other, please enquire

£4.50 Dessert

Choose from:

Lemon posset and shortbread
Cake selection (e.g. Victoria sponge, chocolate cake, lemon drizzle) raspberries and cream
Fruit crumble and custard
Fruit salad and icecream
Cheesecake, strawberries and cream
Other, please enquire.

£26.50 Afternoon Tea Buffet

Our afternoon tea is a spread designed to replace separate starters, main course and dessert. Not a snack.

On table nibbles
- Crisps
- Olives
- Veg sticks
- Hummus
- Dips
4 kinds sandwiches on a mix of brown and white bread. Choose from:
- Chicken & mango chutney
- Ham and mustard
- Beef and horseradish
- Tuna mayonnaise
- Cheese & chutney
- Cream cheese & cucumber
- Egg mayonnaise
- Request other
3 savoury snacks. Choose from:
- Pork pies
- Sausage rolls
- Quiche
- Scotch eggs
- Cheese straws
- Request other
4 baked goods. Choose from:
- Welsh cakes, jam & cream
- Scones. jam & cream
- Victoria sponge
- Chocolate cake
- Lemon drizzle cake
- Coffee cake
- Brownies
- Request other

£12.50 Afternoon Tea Plate

On each plate:

Finger sandwiches (3 kinds, see choice above) on white bread
Salad leaf garnish
Sausage rolls (x2) or mini pork pie
Crisps
Welsh cake or scone, jam & cream (ready to eat)
Slice of cake or fairy cake (and can add wedding cake)

£4.50 Cheese Platter

Selection of cheese, crackers, butter, grapes, celery and chutney.

£7.00 Wine with Meal

Half a bottle per head (adults only)

£4.50 Toast Drinks

Soft drink alternative(s) included. Choose from:

Prosecco
Other, please enquire

£9.50 Supper Snack

Choose from:

Pancake bar. Original recipe homemade pancakes with a selection of conserves (e.g. strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, lemon curd, Nutella) and whipped cream.
Chilli bowl. Meat and or veg chilli with rice, grated cheese and sour cream.
Pizza bar. Pizza selection, coleslaw and salad.
Hot dog bar. Frankfurters, buns, hotdog onions.
Bacon or sausage baps. Bacon or sausage with ketchup and brown sauce in fresh bread rolls.
Pulled pork baps. Pulled pork with stuffing, apple sauce and condiments
Other, please enquire.

£3.00 Hot Chocolate Drink

Hot chocolate drink with mini marshmallows.

£3.00 per person

Optional Add-Ons

Tables, Chairs & Seating
You may hire our round banqueting tables, chairs, tablecloths and chair covers, and hay bales for outdoor seating (weather permitting)

Tableware & Glasses
You may hire our vintage china crockery (plates, bowls, teacups & saucers, serving platters), cutlery, bar equipment (ice buckets, bottle openers, drip trays) and polycarbonate (safe) glassware (flutes, wine, tumblers, pint),

Photography & Videography
We strongly recommend that you hire a professional photographer if a picture record of your event is very important. We often take pictures during events to use for marketing and promotion purposes. You are welcome to copies of our images. If preferred, we can find a photographer or videographer for you and add it to your package.

Wedding Donkeys
You may hire our donkeys, Andi and Sassy for a photo opportunity. We groom and dress them in your colours and they love the attention.

Confetti PLEASE READ
Only water soluble biodegradable contetti may be used. No paper, foil or flower petals permitted. Please ASK and we can add to your package.

DJ/Band & Noise Policy
You can hire your own DJ/band in the event barn but we are mindful of noise at all times. This does not mean you can't have a good party; it just means you cannot blast at concert levels. We can outsource a disco/DJ and add it to your package.

Shropshire Registrar
Barnutopia is licensed for wedding ceremonies. You should give notice of marriage in your district and book a Shropshire registrar to conduct your ceremony. You have to do this yourselves.

Damage Deposit
We reserve the right to charge a damage deposit of £1,000 payable one week before your event. It is returnable within one week of your event assuming there is no damage.

Vendor Directory & Planning Resources

Vendor Directory ➤ Local event vendors and suppliers.
Address & Directions ➤ Contact details, downloadable maps, public transport, taxi services.
Site Plan ➤ Showing positions of all barns, accommodation and shared facilities.
Bed Allocation Form ➤ Downloadable form (Word) with all units and beds in each.
Barns, Bales, Plans & Dimensions ➤ Barn floor plans, pics and dimensions.
Catering for Events ➤ Catering suggestions and pricing.
Budget Planner ➤ Downloadable spreadsheet template (Excel) to keep track of expenses.
Legal Marriage at Barnutopia ➤ Getting married legally at Barnutopia (licensed wedding venue).
Local B&Bs and Guesthouses ➤ List of nearby accommodation providers.

Venue Hire Pricing

Our new Build Your Own Wedding (or Event) Package widget allows you to create your own package. If you prefer, send an enquiry and we can recommend a package for you. Pricing depends on whether hire is high (May, Jun, Jul, Aug), mid (Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct) or low (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) season, weekend or midweek, the headcount (up to 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) and which add-ons and/or catering options are included.