“We are delighted that you have chosen Grange Farm as your wedding reception venue and look forward to working with you to create your dream day.As you know, our venue offers you maximum flexibility, enabling you to select your preferred ‘wedding team’ to deliver all aspects of your day. To help you with this, we have put together our list of recommendations, all of whom have been listed because they have proven themselves as offering both excellent, service and/or produce and good value for money. This list is by no means exhaustive and is constantly being updated, but whoever you chose to work with, we can assure you that we will work with them to deliver a day for you and your guests to remember – for the right reasons”.

Charlotte HollisGrange Farm Weddings and Occasions

Rutland GourmetCaterers of beautiful food, Rutland Gourmet has an excellent reputation for delivering delicious fare for wedding parties. From simple and contemporary menus through to traditional five course fine dining, Sarah and her professional and experienced team never fail to put smile on the face of even the most discerning ‘foodie’. Based just a short drive from Grange Farm, Sarah offers a tasting service in her kitchens so that you can develop and approve your menu before the day.W: www.rutlandgourmet.co.uk E: sarah@rutlandgourmet.co.uk T: 01572 747909

Blazing Barbecues If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional wedding breakfast to satisfy your guests we can recommend you call Blazing Barbecues. Providing mouth-watering food from on-site facilities, the highly experienced team can ensure quality food is served to you in a professional manner. Blazing Barbeques prides themselves on supplementing their various menus with locally sourced produce and delivers a delicious combination of both barbeque food and homemade salads to suit all requirements. W: www.blazingbarbecues.co.uk E: enquiries@blazingbarbecues.co.uk T: 07960 265 424

Portfolio Events Catering Within excess of 20 years in the catering industry, Portfolio Events approaches each event with the utmost professionalism and creativity. Acknowledging how important the finer details are, the team will work with you to create a unique and memorable dining experience for you and your guests. Originating from a small, family-run farm in Northampton, Portfolio utilise local suppliers and ingredients to ensure that quality is at the heart of every creation. With a renowned style, Portfolio will work with your specific requirements and budget to create a truly spectacular wedding breakfast. W: www.portfolioevents.com T: 01604 215606

Caterers

Caterers

Beetroot Catering With over 20 years’ experience in the food and events industry, Keith and his enthusiastic and energetic team are professionals offering flexibility, tenacity and dedication to ensuring that your dining experience is a truly delightful one. Situated in Oundle, just 20 minutes from Grange Farm, Beetroot Catering aim to source products as locally as possible. With creative menus and a highly professional approach, Keith will ensure that that you and your party are presented with outstanding food teamed with impeccable service.W: www.beetrootcatering.co.uk E: info@beetrootcatering.co.uk T: 07921 672076

Sharpes Hog Roast Having been a butcher for over 30 years, and owning a well-established shop in Gosberton, Trevor Sharpe and his team can provide delicious Hog Roasts and BBQ’s for your wedding. Using only locally sourced meat, Sharpe’s ensure that all their produce is free range and of the highest quality.All products from their own butchery are award winning, and their range includes produce such as gluten free sausages to ensure that dietary requirements can be catered for. Sharpe’s provide a fantastic, cost-effective alternative to the traditional three course menu. W: www.sharpeshogroast.co.uk E: enquiries@sharpeshogroast.co.uk T: 01775 840134

Devine Betty’s A shared love of food and a desire to offer a range of food services with a focus on quality, provenance, and something a little bit different were the founding values of the Devine Betty’s company. Emma and Liz specialise in creative, bespoke catering menus providing the highest level of service, freshly made cuisine, and delicious cakes and deserts. With a vintage feel to their presentation and service, the ‘Betty’s’ are able to provide a variety of catering options, with a highly recommended cold fork buffet option. W: www.devinebettys.co.uk T: 07834 437128 / 07788 299526

Caterers

The Horsebox UK The Horsebox UK is an attractive rustic style 1960’s Rice Horsebox trailer that has been lovingly restored and converted into a mobile catering unit providing “Posh Toasties” for your guests to tuck into on while they dance the night away.Providing an extra level of enjoyment for you and your guests, not only through its quirky rustic looks but also through the friendly charm of the staff. The horsebox UK will really become a focal point of your evening’s itinerary.W: www.thehorseboxuk.com E: thehorseboxuk@gmail.com T: 07796 618168

Chef de la Maison Established in 1998 by Charis and Nathan, the Chef De La Maison team has over 19 years’ experience when it comes to delivering high quality and yet cost effective catering to events and weddings. With a special focus on afternoon teas, fork buffet menus and bespoke wedding packages, Chef De La Maison will work with your budget to offer you a delicious menu for you and your guests to enjoy. W: www.chefdelamaison.co.uk E: info@chefdelamaison.co.uk T: 01733 332122

Riva Wood Fired Pizza Based in Peterborough, Riva Pizza provide authentic wood fired pizza catering for weddings of all sizes. The state of the art trailer units arrive complete with a wood-fired oven, fresh local ingredients and fully trained staff to serve your pizzas. You can choose a variety of both meat and vegetarian options to be served throughout the evening, with guests able to return to van should they wish to experience more flavours. A fantastic, cost friendly approach to feeding larger groups at an evening reception with guests able to engage in the cooking and service of the food. W: www.rivapizza.co.uk E: booking@rivapizza.co.uk T: 07867 790097

Caterers

Otters Fine Foods With a trend emerging to serve tiered savoury celebration “Cheese Wedding Cakes” we highly recommend that you speak with Otters Fine Foods, based in Oakham, to supply your reception. The team at Otters will provide a consultation service, learning your likes and dislikes of specific cheese options to create you the perfect selection for your day. A cheese cake can serve as a fantastic centrepiece item for guests to enjoy as the evening progresses. Serve with a selection of crackers and chutneys for a fantastic alternative to a traditional evening buffet.W: www.ottersfinefoods.co.uk T: 01572 756481

Entertainment

Eminence Entertainment With over 20 years’ experience, Eminence Entertainment can provide top quality sound and lighting equipment for your wedding reception. Kav and his team of DJ’s ensure that your event has the dynamic that you are looking for, with packages to suit all musical tastes and budgets. T: 07850 206222

Strobe Disco Roadshow Strobe Disco Roadshow is a full time and professional mobile operation aiming is to make sure that your event is a night to remember. Having been in the business for just over 19 years, they have built up a superb reputation of being a professional, high quality and reliable mobile discotheque throughout the area. With an extensive music catalogue Strobe Disco Roadshow should be able to suit your requirements for your day, whatever your style! W: www.strobediscoroadshow.co.uk E: info@strobediscoroadshow.co.uk T: 07751 093427

Steve Allen Entertainment Based in Peterborough, Steve Allen Entertainments has been established as a leading supplier of party entertainment for over 30 years. Whether you require a DJ, band, string quartet, caricaturist or even a magician, Steve and his team have never failed to source the perfect wedding entertainment. W: www.sallenent.co.uk E: steve@sallenent.co.uk T: 01733 569589

Entertainment

Triple “A” Inflatables Whether you are looking for a bouncy castle through to a bucking bronco or even just a selection of garden games Triple “A” are able to supply inflatables and party pursuits to enhance your wedding day. Chris Keen has been working with us at Grange Farm for a number of years, allowing us to source the most innovative and entertaining inflatables in the country. Triple “A” Inflatables never fail to provide a reliable and professional service along with a friendly smile. W: www.aaainflatables.co.uk E: enquiries@aaainflatables.co.uk T: 07768 398818

Unique Casino Entertainment With over 15 years of function casino experience, Phil and his team will ensure you get the best casino experience for your special day. Unique Casino Entertainment are able to provide a range of games including Las Vegas favourites Blackjack, Roulette and the Wheel of Fortune. All games come complete with professional croupiers leaving both you and your guests free to enjoy the excitement of the tables! Phil will always go the extra mile to make sure all your guests have the opportunity to get involved and feel at ease with the games, offering advice and tips to both experienced and inexperienced players. T: 01480 495595

Entertainment

Bands Grange Farm recommend a number of live bands that are familiar with our in house PA system. These bands ultimately offer the best in the way of live music entertainment for both you and your guests. All of our recommendations vary in style and performance so please give us a call for further direction as to who would work best for your event. Should you wish to work with a band not listed below, it is imperative that we make contact with them prior to booking to ensure they are happy to play through our in house PA system. Unfortunately, it is a requirement that all live music is played through the internal system.

On The CeilingW: www.otcweddingband.co.uk E: ontheceilingband@gmail.com T: 01733 763753

MPR JazzW: www.warble-entertainment.com/mpr-jazz E: info@mprentertainments.co.uk T: 01909 569799

Covers In ArmsW: www.coversinarms.co.uk E: info@conversinarms.co.uk T: 07894 948359

High RollersW: www.highrollersband.net/contact-us E: jamesrobertdoherty@live.com

Entertainment

Soul SolutionW: www.facebook.com/TheSoulSolutionBand E: mav_brian@hotmail.com T: 07958729775

Crazy ApeW: http://crazyape.co.uk/Crazy_Ape/Welcome E: enquiries@crazyape.co.uk T: 01476 575547

The Helen Ashton BandW: www.helenashton.co.uk E: info@helenashton.co.uk T: 07791 036381

DG Music If you are looking for an alternative to the bands listed above then we highly recommend that you speak with DG Music based in Oakham for further recommendation. Their contact number is 01572 756386 or alternatively, their website is www.dgmusic.co.uk

Florists

Keepsakes of Yaxley An independent family-run florist and gift shop, Keepsakes of Yaxley has been offering wedding floristry to enhance your special day since 1990. Lisa herself has over 27 years’ experience and offers a personal service for each wedding party to meet your exact needs. For posies, buttonholes, corsages, the church flowers, table centrepieces, pedestals and cake flowers, we suggest to contact Keepsakes for a free consultation. W: www.keepsakesofyaxley.com E: lisa.wiles1@btinternet.com T: 01733 242107

Flowered Up Sam is a qualified florist with over 20 years’ experience of the industry. Striving to give both excellent service and good value she is able to achieve the perfect balance of both traditional and contemporary style to suit any requirement. Focussed on listening to your individual needs Sam should be able to complement your day with a beautiful selection of arrangements. W: www.floweredup.org.uk E: floweredup@hotmail.co.uk T: 01775 722455

The Country Garden Florist Striving to offer the highest level of customer service, the country garden florists take you on a journey to decorate Grange Farm in a way that reflects you both as a couple and your individual tastes. The Country Garden Florist look mixes contemporary styling with good old-fashioned floristry techniques to create a nostalgic, vintage vibe. With their focus solely on wedding arrangement, the team at Country Garden Florists should be able to assist with your venue décor and bridal bouquets. W: www.thecountrygardenflorist.co.uk T: 01733 400022

Florists

Mrs Bees Flower Company Mrs Bees Flower Company offer a bespoke service for all your wedding floristry requirements. Tailored to suit your budget, Viv sources local, English flowers to suit your theme and complement your décor. With over thirty years in the industry, Viv has worked as both a florist and a floristry tutor with an outstanding passion for all things flowers. W: www.facebook.com/MrsBeesFlowerCompany E: mrsbees@hotmail.co.uk T: 01780 766316

Venue Dressing

Lola Rose Venue Dressing The team at Lola Rose is able to provide a complete venue dressing service for your day - from chair covers through to topiary trees. As a family run business Lola Rose pay exceptional attention to detail and provide both a friendly and professional service. We advise that you give Lola Rose a call for a free bespoke design consultation. W: www.lolarose-venuedressing.co.uk E: info@lolarose-venuedressing.co.uk T: 07944 655955

More Weddings More Weddings, part of the established More Production group, have specialised in venue styling for the events and entertainment industry for over 15 years, and provide a completely unique wedding venue styling service to suit all budgets. Utilising draping, props, table centrepieces and lighting, More Weddings will transform the lakeside marquee to create your perfect day. With a dedicated team of wedding décor experts, the team will work closely with you to provide inspiration and advice on what will compliment your theme to ensure your wedding is truly unforgettable. W: www.moreweddings.co.uk E: Info@moreproduction.co.uk T: 01455 615746

Lola Rose

Equipment Hire

Whittlesey Catering Hire We are often asked about specific furniture items, table linens or specialist glassware hire. For these items and more, we very strongly recommend you contact Whittlesey Catering Hire to discuss your requirements. They offer a very efficient delivery and collection service if required and are very reasonably priced. Take a look on their website to see all that they have to offer for your event. No order is too big or small. W: www.cateringhireuk.com E: wch@cateringhireuk.com T: 01733 394232

Well Laid Table Established for over six years, Well Laid Table has been providing linen, decorative items and tableware for both events and weddings throughout the Cambridgeshire area. With an eye for attention to detail, every item is delivered in pristine condition from pressed table clothes for sparkling glassware. Fiona offers great value delivery and hire charges on all items supplied to Grange Farm. W: www.welllaidtable.co.uk T:07821 694002

Beverage Suppliers

The Grainstore Brewery In our efforts to source local quality products we have entered into a partnership with Oakham based brewers, The Grainstore Brewery, to provide quality ales for your event. We carry Grainstore real ale products on our bar for your event, but are very happy to source your personal preference of ale if you or your party are real ale drinkers. We can strongly recommend taking a trip over to Oakham before your day to ‘sample’ their beer products. W: www.grainstorebrewery.com E: enquiries@grainstorebrewery.com T: 01572 770065

Amps Wine Merchants Based locally in the town of Oundle, Amps Wine Merchants supply Grange Farm with only the finest wine and sparkling wines for your special day. We would be more than happy to put you in touch with the team at Oundle to arrange to sample the products chosen for your event. W: www.ampswinemerchants.co.uk T: 01832 273502

Dennis R.A. Ruttledge Toastmaster With over 40 years working as a toastmaster, what Dennis doesn’t know about weddings and how best to keep them running smoothly isn’t worth knowing. His involvement in countless weddings places Dennis as one of the most reliable and reputable toastmasters in his field. Dennis will become an integral part of your day, providing structure and advice, married with a great deal of good humour for you and your party. T: 01487824244

Ian Hall Professional Toastmaster A member of the executive guild of toastmasters and town criers, Ian adds a distinctive touch of heritage and colour to your event, using both his experience and his professional manner to ensure that your special day unfolds as you planned. Ian supports not only the wedding party but the caterers, entertainers and photographers to make sure that everyone gives their best performance. E: ianahall1401@hotmail.com T: 01780 752315

Master of Ceremonies

Photographers

Elegantlee Captured Photography Lee Daniels early photographic years were spent indulging in all that the natural world has to offer. Nowadays, he finds himself creating priceless memories for couples in and around the Peterborough area on their wedding day, with a natural and relaxed flow to his approach. Lee uses his exceptional creativity to create unique images for both weddings and events at Grange Farm, with each shoot as individual as the one before it. Focusing on fun and stylish photography, Lee captures beautiful portraits and intimate moments seamlessly alongside candid shots of you and your guests. W: www.elegantleecaptured.com E: info@elegantleecaptured.com T: 07738 255683

Daniel Ackerley Photography Daniel Ackerley’s photographic style is primarily laid back, quirky and reportage, taking on a documentary role within your day as opposed to that of a director. The photography results in lovely natural images with all the little details and candid moments captured along with more formal romantic portraits, if desired. Daniel aims to complete your collection with minimal posing and a relaxed approach, leaving you to enjoy as much of your day as possible. 2016 has seen Daniel receiving numerous awards and his success is set to grow, along with his fantastic portfolio throughout the upcoming years. W: www.peterboroughweddingphotography.co.uk T: 07736 054252

Georgi Mabee Photography Georgi has been producing fresh and natural wedding photography with a creative twist for the last seven years. Georgi excels in capturing the atmosphere and essence of your wedding day whilst looking to create photos that reflect both you and your guests in a natural and genuine way. If you are looking for photographs that are full of warmth and emotion and reflect your personalities then please check out Georgi’s website.W: www.georgimabee.com E: info@georgimabee.com

Photographers

Niki Wright Photography Northampton based, Niki Wright creates natural, beautiful images to capture the emotion and key moments from special day. Niki ensures that she takes the time to understand what matters most to you, and adapt the photographic style so that shooting is seamless and enjoyable throughout the day. Niki’s style is about capturing first glimpses, intimate moments and relaxed images to give a truly unique portrayal of your day.W: www.nikiwrightphotography.co.uk E: hello@nikiwrightphotography.co.uk T: 07739 341289

Helen Griffin Photography With a love for the outdoors, Helen creates amazing wedding photography to truly incorporate the natural surroundings that Grange Farm has to offer. Working in a relaxed and easy manner, Helen gives couples gentle direction to get natural and romantic wedding photography that truly reflects the most important elements of their day. Friendly, reliable and creative, Helen blends into the day and captures real moments and emotions as they happen. Specialising in contemporary wedding photography and with over six years full time experience, Helen aims to produce a wedding album that you will adore for years to come.W: www.helengriffinphoto.co.uk E: helen@helengriffinphoto.co.uk T: 07542 758855

Kirk Schwarz Photography Kirk Schwarz is a friendly, experienced wedding photographer based in Cambridgeshire. Kirk is passionate about providing great wedding photography catered especially for your needs. With a “photojournalistic” approach, Kirk favours to capture the moment as opposed to creating it. He takes a back seat at your special day, keeping a discreet distance, to allow you and your guests the freedom to enjoy the wedding naturally. With the belief that a wedding photographer should always maintain a professional yet friendly, approachable persona, Kirk always turn up fully suited and booted and ready to shoot for the entire day.W: www.kirkschwarz.co.uk

The Lily Pad Cottages The Lily Pad Cottages, located in Nassington, are situated just a 10 minute drive from Grange Farm. Converted and new build stone cottages and apartments, you will find this family friendly accommodation well equipped, spacious and comfortable, with capacity for up to 50 of your guests. An indoor swimming pool, private patio and lawns, a large barbeque area, and open plan living space with TV/DVD/CD/Radio are all available for your use. Accommodation with ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms is also available for guests with less mobility, and your dogs are also welcome to join your party. At peak times you might be asked to book a two night stay and we recommend early booking. W: www.stamfordcottages.co.uk E: bookings@stamfordcottages.co.uk T: 01780 784394

The Haycock Hotel Based in Wansford, just a 10 minute taxi journey from Grange Farm, the Haycock Hotel is one of the finest hotels the area has to offer. It is set in idyllic surroundings, on the River Nene, and offers comfortable accommodation for both you and you wedding party. W: www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/the-haycock-hotel/ T: 01780 782223

The Crown Hotel Located in the heart of historic Stamford, The Crown Hotel provides convenient accommodation just 15 minutes from Grange Farm. Formerly a coaching inn redesigned in the early part of the 20th century, the hotel offers character that is truly reflective of the stunning Stamford stone of which it is built, with the addition of modern facilities. W: www.kneadpubs.co.uk/the-crown-hotel T:01780 769136

Accommodation

Accommodation

The Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough The Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough is a contemporary hotel located in Peterborough City Centre, 20 minutes from Grange Farm and within easy walking distance from Peterborough train station. W: www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-peterborough T: 01733 353750

The Holiday Inn Express Just 15 minutes from Grange Farm, the recently refurbished Holiday Inn Express Peterborough provides the perfect pitstop for your guests. The hotel offers affordable and convenient accommodation, located close to Peterborough. T: 01733 289988

Taxis 1st Choice Taxis, Stamford 01780 752 748

ABC Taxis, Stamford 01780 755 550

Ace Cabs, Stamford 01780 767 676

Premier Cabs of Stamford 01780 757 575

Starline Taxis, Stamford 01780 484 848

City Cabs, Peterborough 01733 341 111

Peterborough Cars 01733 704 444

Royal Taxis, Peterborough 01733 777 000

Transport