The short answer
Summer Saturdays are the most asked-for dates, so that's where my other menus sit. For midweek and winter dates I offer The Acorn: a classic three-course menu from £75 a guest, with my chefs, waiting team, crockery, cutlery, glassware and linen all included, and no VAT to add.
Which dates count
- Sunday to Thursday, any month of the year.
- Any day from November to March, Saturdays included.
The Acorn also needs 100 day guests or more and a venue with a working kitchen.
What you'd save
Against The Gatherer, my lowest-priced menu for a summer Saturday:
| Day guests | The Acorn | The Gatherer | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 guests | £80 | £95 | £1,500 |
| 150 guests | £75 | £90 | £2,250 |
Price per guest at 100 and 150 guests. Between those sizes prices slide, so check your own numbers in the calculator.
What's on The Acorn
Three choices for each course, plus a vegan dessert. You pick two of each, and your guests choose between them with their RSVP. Vegan guests always get the vegan dish for each course.
Starters
- Chicken liver parfait, red onion chutney, toasted sourdough
- Roasted tomato & red pepper soup, basil oil (ve)
- Smoked mackerel pâté, pickled cucumber, toast
Mains
- Free-range chicken breast, thyme jus, crushed new potatoes, seasonal greens
- Roast loin of pork, apple sauce, buttery mash, cider jus
- Roasted cauliflower steak, romesco, crispy chickpeas (ve)
Desserts
- Lemon tart, crème fraîche, raspberries
- Chocolate brownie, salted caramel, crème fraîche (served cold)
- Dark chocolate & olive oil mousse, sea salt (ve)
- Your wedding cake, served as dessert with berries & cream
Every dish and its allergens are on The Acorn menu page.
The catch
- Your guests may need to take a day off, so give them plenty of notice.
- It needs a venue with a kitchen. For barns and marquees, my other menus work from a field kitchen.
- Ask your venue too: venues often price midweek and winter dates differently.
Questions
Why are midweek weddings cheaper?
With me, because The Acorn menu is only offered for midweek and winter weddings. It's three courses from £75 a guest, against £90 or more for my other menus, with the same chefs, waiting team, crockery and linen included.
Which dates count?
Sunday to Thursday in any month, or any day of the week from November to March. Fridays and Saturdays from April to October use my other menus.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Yes. The Acorn is for 100 day guests or more, at a venue with a working kitchen.
Price a midweek or winter wedding