Celebrations

FOR THOSE IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS

If you have a special event to celebrate, then finding the right party venue is crucial, so with a choice of rooms available, the Walnut Tree Inn, Northampton can cater for groups of 10 to 120 people.

Add to this, a variety of set menus to match every level of budget, 11 guest bedrooms, proximity to Northampton and easy road access via the A43 and Junction 15a of the M1, it couldn’t be easier to get the party started.

HELPFUL, EXPERIENCED EVENTS TEAM

At the heart of your event will be our experienced functions management team who will work with you to ensure your guests have an unforgettable time while they are with us.

Whether it’s to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, a christening/naming ceremony, an engagement or a retirement, we’ll help you put together your perfect package. From selecting menu options, to arranging table and room decorations, to providing specialist entertainers or musicians, our team will give you as much (or as little!) support as you require.

THE ELLINGTON ROOM

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 total privacy for your event.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Walnut Tree Inn, Northampton is a fully licensed music venue and can provide a variety of live music acts to match the style and tone of your party. We also have our own PA and lighting set-up and can provide our own DJ to entertain your guests. Alternatively, you can provide your own entertainment, if preferred.

OTHER SPACES

Hayes Room (private): up to 24 guests dining (or 20 on one table)
Bar Snug: up to 10 guests dining
Lounge: up to 14 guests dining
Outdoor covered area: up to 16 guests dining.

HIGH TEA MENU

£11.40 per person, minimum 10 guests, Mon-Sat afternoons only

Sandwiches:
Honey roast ham and mustard mayo
Mature cheddar cheese and pickle (v)
Egg mayonnaise (v)

A selection of homemade cakes (v)
Scones with jam and fresh cream (v)
Tea and Coffee

Gluten free and vegan plates available

FINGER BUFFET No 1 MENU

£14.90 per person, minimum 20 guests

Sandwiches:
Honey roast ham and mustard mayo
Mature cheddar cheese and pickle (v)
Egg mayonnaise (v)

Chorizo sausage rolls
Breaded king prawns with lemon mayo
Coronation chicken bruschettas
Broccoli & stilton quiche with toasted almonds (v)
Spicy potato wedges with sour cream and chive dip (v)

Gluten free and vegan plates available

FINGER BUFFET No 2 MENU

£16.20 per person, minimum 20 guests

Sandwiches:
Honey roast ham and mustard mayo
Mature cheddar cheese and pickle (v)
Egg mayonnaise (v)

Breaded king prawns with lemon mayo
Vine ripened cherry tomato, caramelised red onion and brie tartlets (v)
Mini Yorkshire pudding with beef and horseradish cream
Spicy potato wedges with sour cream and chive dip (v) (gf)
Tapenade and goat’s cheese bruschettas (v)
Chorizo sausage rolls

Gluten free and vegan plates available

HOT BUFFET MENU

£16.00 per person, minimum 40 guests

Chilli con Carne (gf)
– or –
Coq au Vin (gf)

Roasted Vegetable Lasagne (v)

served with:
Basmati rice (vg) (gf)
Buttered New Potatoes (v) (gf)
Green Salad + dressings (v) (gf)

PRIVATE DINING MENU

Suitable for 12-24 guests
Monday-Saturday £35.00 per head • Sunday £33.00 per head • Add coffee/tea for £2.00 per person

Choose THREE OPTIONS from each course to offer your guests.

TO START
All served with bread freshly baked in our kitchen

Roasted tomato and red pepper soup with basil oil (v)
Smoked duck, orange and pickled fennel salad (gf)
Pickled beetroot, candied walnut and feta cheese salad (v) (gf)
Coldwater prawn cocktail, crispy leaf salad and thousand island dressing (gf)

MAIN COURSE
Served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Monday-Saturday:
Slow cooked Blade of Beef with a bacon and red wine sauce
Roast breast of corn-fed chicken with juniper and thyme gravy
Poached salmon suprème with a creamy seafood sauce (gf)
Mediterranean vegetable roulade with a chickpea salsa (vg) (gf)
Wild mushroom, spinach and cream cheese Wellington with a Madeira, truffle oil and tarragon cream (v)

Sunday:
Roast breast of Chicken served with walnut, celery and apricot stuffing and roast gravy (gfo)
Roasted Topside of Beef, locally reared and served with Yorkshire pudding and roast gravy (gfo)
Roasted Loin of Marston Moreteyne Pork with crackling, apple sauce and roast gravy (gfo)
Poached Supreme of Salmon served with a creamy seafood sauce (gf)
Mediterranean vegetable roulade with aged balsamic vinegar (vg) (gf)
Wild mushroom, spinach and cream cheese Wellington with a Madeira, truffle oil and tarragon cream (v)

TO FINISH

Ice cream/sorbets
Northampton cheese board

and choose ONEfrom the followingto offer your guests:
Lemon posset, raspberriesand shortbread
Treacle tart with chantilly cream
Dark chocolate cake, crème fraîche and lime sorbet with a pistachio crumb (gf)

PIZZA AND BURGER PARTY DINING

Suitable for 12-24 guests
Monday-Saturday • Thee courses £30.00

SMALL PLATES TO START
Choose one per person, served with sourdough bread

Buffalo Mozzarella, blushed tomatoes and black olives (v) (gf)
Fried Halloumi with aubergine cavier (v)
Nocellara Olives (vg)
Quiche Of The Day (v)
Devilled Whitebait with aioli
Prawn Cocktail with thousand island dressing (gf)
BBQ Pulled Pork, apple sauce, scratchings (gf)
Meatballs in spicy tomato sauce
BBQ Chicken Wings (gf)

MAIN COURSE
(please note in the event of lot of pizzas being ordered,they will come out as they are ready)

MARGHERITA PIZZA
tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil (v)
 (vg) Vegan cheese available

NEAPOLITAN
tomatoes, anchovies, black olives, red onion, peppers, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil

PROSCUITTO
parma ham, sun-blushed tomatoes, mozzarella, rocket, parmesan shavings

PULLED PORK
tomatoes. red onion, peppers, jalapeños, buffalo mozzarella, rocket leaves

CHICKEN & BACON
chicken, chopped bacon, tomatoes, pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil

WILD MUSHROOM, GOAT’S CHEESE & ROCKET
wild mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella, peppers, goat’s cheese, truffle oil, rocket leaves (v) (vg) (vg) Vegan cheese available

WALNUT TREE BURGER
brioche bun, red onion, leaves, gherkins, tomato relish, coleslaw, fries
add one topping: gruyère • mushroom • bacon • blue cheese • fried egg

VEGAN BURGER
ciabatta bun, red onion, leaves, gherkins, tomato relish, coleslaw, fries (vg)
add one topping: gruyère (v) • field mushroom (vg) • vegan cheese (vg)
blue cheese (v) • fried egg (v)

SMOKED SALMON OR ROAST CHICKEN SALAD
crispy leaves, salad vegetables, pickled fennel and a honey and mustard dressing (gf)

TO FINISH

Ice cream/sorbets
Northampton cheese board

and choose ONEfrom the followingto offer your guests:
Lemon posset, raspberriesand shortbread
Treacle tart with chantilly cream
Dark chocolate cake, crème fraîche and lime sorbet with a pistachio crumb (gf)

SEATED THREE COURSE MENU

Suitable for 24-85 guests
£36.00 per person

Choose ONE ITEM from each course and, if needed, a vegetarian option

TO START
Served with a selection of bread rolls except for chicken liver parfait
Roasted tomato and red pepper soup with basil oil (vg) (gf)
Mozzarella, vine ripened plum tomato and basil salad with aged balsamic dressing (v) (gf)
Pickled beetroot, candied walnut and feta cheese salad (v) (gf)
Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade and toasted sourdough bread
Cold water prawn cocktail, crispy leaf salad and thousand island dressing (gf)

MAIN COURSE
Served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Roast breast of corn-fed chicken with juniper and thyme gravy
Roast topside of beef with Yorkshire pudding and rich roast gravy
Poached salmon suprème with a caper and herb butter sauce (gf)
Mediterranean vegetable roulade with a chickpea salsa (vg) (gf)
Wild mushroom, spinach and cream cheese Wellington with a Madeira, truffle oil and tarragon cream (v)

TO FINISH
Fresh fruit salad (vg) (gf)
Lemon posset, raspberries and shortbread
Treacle tart with chantilly cream
Dark chocolate cake, crème fraîche and lime sorbet with a pistachio crumb (gf)
Apple crumble cheesecake, vanilla ice cream and a toffee sauce

Tea/Coffee

CHILDREN'S MENU

MAIN COURSE £6.00

Margherita pizza (cheese and tomato) (v)
Fish Fingers and chips with peas or beans
Battered chicken breast fillets, skinny fries, peas or beans
Butcher’s Sausages, skinny fries, peas or beans

TO FINISH
Ice cream and sorbets 4.50
Chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream 5.50

(v) = vegetarian | (vg) = vegan | (gf) = gluten free | (gfo) – gluten free option
View complete function menu allergen information

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Private dining in the Hayes room

Private dining

For a more intimate gathering, including private lunchtime and evening functions for up to 24 guests, this dining room is provided free of charge with full waiter service, for groups of 10 or more.

Depending on the size of your group, food can be selected from our main menu (10-11 guests) or from the party menu found in our ‘Celebrations’ brochure for 12-24 guests.

We require a deposit of £50 which will be deducted from your final bill.

For 12-24 guests: We can offer you our private dining menu (see celebrations brochure). Select THREE ITEMS item from each course to offer your guests, we will need to know your final numbers and choices five days prior to booking date.

Standard charges

ELLINGTON ROOM
(Evenings from 6pm-1am, Sunday till Midnight)
Saturday £250
Friday and Bank Holiday Sundays £180
Sunday-Thursday evenings: £80

(Daytime 10am-5pm)
Saturday: £170
Friday: £110
Sunday-Thursday: £80

Extras:
DJ Hire: £320
Projector and Screen: Free
DJ Lighting: Free
PA system (suitable for iPod/mp3 player): Free

There is no charge for using the Bar Snug, Lounge or Hayes Room (private) when eating from the private dining menu.

Al Fresco menus

For those long summer nights, why not offer your guests one of our al fresco options. Available for bookings in our function room, we serve the menus, shown below, in our garden. In poor weather, we can serve the food indoors.

BARBECUE MENU

Minimum 40 guests,
£16.00 per person

Per guest:
Butcher’s sausage
Beefburger
Half chicken breast (gf)
Wholemeal and white rolls (gfo)
Dips and Dressings
Caramelised onions

*****
Choice of three salads (gf) from:
Potato salad (v)
Coleslaw (v)
Mixed leaf salad (vg)
Spicy rice salad (vg)
Roasted vegetable pasta salad with basil pesto (v)
*****
Vegan burgers and vegan sausages (vg)
(nb: Vegan potato salad and coleslaw can be provided on request)

HOG ROAST MENU

Minimum 70 guests,
£16.00 per person

Generous portion of locally produced roast pork (gf)
Crackling (gf)
Apple sauce (gf)
Chef’s own sage and onion stuffing
Wholemeal and white rolls (gfo)
Dips and dressings
*****
Choice of three salads (gf) from:
Potato salad (v)
Coleslaw (v)
Mixed leaf salad (vg)
Spicy rice salad (vg)
Roasted vegetable pasta salad with basil pesto (v)
*****
Vegan burgers and vegan sausages (vg)
(nb: Vegan potato salad and coleslaw can be provided on request)

Useful document downloads

Download 2024-5 Celebrations brochure

Download functions’ allergens guide

Disabled access

Details of disabled access and facilities.