Weddings
Weddings
Choose from our extensive menus and build the ideal event you have dreamed of here at The Old Siege House
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 it is suitable for gluten free diets or can be suitably adapted for gluten free diets. N Contains nuts.
Contact us here to discuss your BIG day!
Menu 1
Three course meal with a Choice of one starter, one main course and one dessert
please contact us for up to date prices
Starters
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
Mains
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
Desserts
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
Menu 2
Three course meal Choice of one starter, one main course and one dessert
Please contact us for up to date prices
Starters
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
Mains
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
Desserts
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
Menu 3
Three course meal Choice of one starter, one main course and one dessert
Please contact us for up to date prices
Starters
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
Mains
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
Desserts
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
Drinks Package
Package A
@ £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
Package B
@ £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
Package C
@ £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
Evening Buffet Menu 1
@ £15.95 per person
A Selection of finger sandwiches:
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
Evening Buffet Menu 2
@ £18.50 per person
Selection of wraps:
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
Evening Buffet Menu 3
@ £37.00 per person
Selection of cold sliced meats:
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
Additional Products
Themed table decorations
Price on application
Room hire
Price on application according to booking
Cake and cake stand
Price on application
Flowers
Price on application
Photographer
Price on application
Disco
Price on application
Wedding car
Price on application
Toast master
Price on application
Instructions for Calculating your Wedding Package
Instructions for calculating your wedding package
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”
Food at The Old Siege House
Brasserie
Relax and enjoy our delicious menu, with a variety of choices for all dietary requirments. We ensure that all our meat products are locally sourced and our cuisine is homemade in our kitchens.
Afternoon Tea
Come and join us for this wonderful tradition. Serving a selection of teas, sandwiches, scones with butter, clotted cream and jam. Whilst finishing off with an array of mouth watering cakes.
Bar
Come and joins us at the bar for a beer, cocktail, hot drink, or something from our extensive wine menu. Sit by the warm fire or outside depending on the season.
Children's Menu
Our eatery is to be enjoyed by all the family. Therefore, we offer a full menu for children which includes starters, mains and desserts. We can also cater for various dietary requirements.
Sunday Lunch
Take the pressure off and come and enjoy our range of traditional Sunday roasts. Slow cooked beef, Marinated chicken, Salmon, or a delicious nut roast. We cater for all requirements
What's on at The Old Siege House?
Find out more here about our regular and upcoming events throughout the year
Venue for hire
Events
Weddings
We are dedicated to making your wedding day with us as special as possible.
We can offer our facilities for small intimate affairs or larger groups.
We can cater to up to 140 guests over our beautiful historic floors. Each floor has its own bar.
Events
Functions
We are available for hire for various functions including but not inclusive of, Parties, Special occasions, Business meetings - for breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
We also offer our services to those wishing to hold a wake.
Events
Outside Catering
Let us take the stress out of your event.
We can offer a full catering service for outside events such as parties, weddings or even a dinner party.
We can offer a varierty of foods including, Hog Roasts, BBQ's, Paellas and even Pizza evenings.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Birthday Celebration”
"Our first visit. The staff were very helpful and gave good service throughout. The menu is plentiful, reasonably priced and the food is excellent!"
Valena18
“Great atmosphere”
"What a great meal, I barely know where to start. Lovely food, efficient and accommodating staff. We will have to go back soon!
StaceyG
“Fantastic Venue”
"Fantastic venue, staff and meal. Perfect Sunday lunch expertly prepared and presented for our table of 14"
David962
"Excellent Service"
"From start to finish our experience at the Siege House was brilliant. My partner and I went last year for our anniversary and really enjoyed ourselves so thought we’d go again this year and maybe start a little tradition"
JessayC93
Hours of Operation
Monday and Tuesday - Closed but available for private hire for a minimum of 40 covers
WED, THU AND FRI
12:00pm – 3.00pm Last food order by 2:00pm
6:00pm – 10:00pm Last food order by 8.30pm
SAT
12:00pm – 11:00pm
Last food order for lunch 2.30pm and last food order in evening 9:00pm
SUN
12:00pm – 5:00pm Last food order by 3:00pm
Drop Us a Line
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