If you have an event you want to celebrate, we can offer you everything from a private gourmet dinner for 10 to a full scale party with music and dancing for up to 120 people.
With 10 guest bedrooms and our proximity to Northampton and the A43 as well as junction 15a of the M1, the Walnut Tree Inn an ideal venue for any party or get together.

The Ellington Suite
Our large function room can accommodate up to 85 people for a seated meal or up to 120 for a finger buffet. It has its own bar and toilets as well as a separate entrance ensuring you total privacy for your event.
We will tailor the event to your specific requirements and offer a variety of menus created and cooked on the premises with flair and care by our talented team of chefs using only fresh ingredients. Please see below for menu details.
As well as stocking a wide variety of wines and spirits, the Ellington bar also stocks popular draught beers and lagers including Kronenbourg, Fosters, Guinness, Strongbow and John Smiths all at standard pub prices. If you require real ale, our local brewery Frog Island will supply smaller barrels to order. Our license allows us to supply alcohol till 1am every day (except Sunday)
We have a full music license and can provide a variety of musical talent from classical guitarists to seven-piece jazz bands to suit your needs. We also have our own state-of-the-art PA, disco and lighting set-up and can provide our own dj to entertain your guests. Alternatively, you can provide your own entertainment.
As part of our service, our party co-ordinators will work with you closely to ensure your party gives your guests an unforgettable night and will arrange table and room decorations, cameras etc on your behalf or you can provide your own.
Our function room can be booked for £100 from 12.00-6.00pm or £150 from 6.00pm-1.00am
or £250 for the whole day. Discounted rates are available Monday-Thursday and Sundays. Plesae enquire for details.
The Walnut Tree Restaurant
Our candlelit restaurant is available for hire, either in part at any time or exclusively during the day (except Sundays). For parties over 10 we require a pre-order but unlike other many restaurants we do not charge an extra fee for large parties.
Please call us to enquire about menus available in the restaurant.
Menus
Light Buffet Menu
£7.50 per person
A selection of filled sandwiches
Home made sausage rolls
Chef’s tomato, basil and mozzarella pizza
Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks Curried vegetable samosas
Melon slices
Finger Buffet Menu
£10.95 per head:
A selection of filled sandwiches
Home made sausage rolls Tomato, mozzarella and basil pizza Deep fried breaded plaice goujons Curried vegetable samosas
Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks
A selection of English cheeses with grapes and celery
Basket of fresh fruit
Fork Buffet Menu 1 £14.95 per head:
A selection of open sandwiches on ciabbata
Pressed char grilled vegetable terrine
Lightly curried crispy chicken fillets
Warm Teriyaki marinated beef
Sesame and ginger coated tuna
English and continental meat platter
Chef's slection of salads
English cheese board with pickles and chutneys
Char grilled pineapple dressed with rum syrup
Fork Buffet Menu 2
£14.95 per head:
A selection of filled tortilla wraps
Smoked salmon and prawn paté
Lightly spiced potato wedges with a sour cream dip
Baked tomatos filled with fresh herb risotto
Chilli and ginger glazed pork ribs
Honey and orange glazed chicken fillets
Chef's selection of salads
English cheese board with pickles and chutneys
Tropical fruit platter
Walnut Tree Inn House Special Buffet
£17.95 per head:
A selection of freshly made finger sandwiches
Smoked salmon and cream cheese roulade
Thai spiced chicken brochettes
Pressed char grilled vegetable and mozarella terrine
Ginger and coriander glazed swordfish with spiced cous cous
Chef's selection of freshly prepared salads
Baked potatoes with various fillings
English and French farmhouse cheese platter with
walnut, pear and cranberry chutney
Treacle tartlet with walnut cream
Fresh fruit platter
Seated Three Course Meal
£23.50 per person
Choose only one item from each course and,
if needed, a vegetarian option
To start
Leek and potato soup
Crown of galia melon filled with fruits of the forest
and topped with refreshing sorbet
Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad
with a balsamic dressing
Thai spiced chicken terrine served with
a coconut and lime dressing
Flaked smoked trout salad dressed
with a horseradish cream
Main Course
Roast supreme of corn fed chicken
served with a mushroom and brandy sauce
Roast rump of beef
served with a Yorkshire pudding and roast gravy
Pan fried pork loin steak
served with an apple and cider sauce
Baked trout topped with toasted almonds
served with a lemon and parsley butter
Tomato and aubergine strudel
served with a cream and Stilton sauce
To Finish
Fresh fruit salad
Lemon tart served with chantilly cream
Crème caramel
Chocolate and brandy gateau
Summer fruits pudding with cassis
Cheese and biscuits
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Coffee or tea
All prices quoted include VAT at 17.5%
Prices may vary without notice depending on market conditions
Some dishes may contain nuts. If you or any of your party suffer from food intolerances/allergies please call us before arrival and we will do our utmost to accommodate your requirements.
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