Let’s start planning your event or wedding at Chichester Cathedral.
Chichester Cathedral hosts a choice of stunning historical venues set within the Cathedral Grounds where you can hold your event in unique surroundings. From our beautifully restored Georgian Guest House to the Medieval Vicars’ Hall, there is something to suit all styles of events set against the extraordinary back drop of the 900 year old Cathedral.
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4 Canon Lane
4 Canon Lane, a former archdeaconry, is a beautifully restored eight bedroom guest house situated in the historic Cathedral Close. With three sympathetically decorated function rooms, a peaceful walled garden and views of the Cathedral, this is a delightful venue in which to celebrate your event, private party or wedding reception. The Dresden Room can accommodate up to 40 guests for formal dining and 50 guests for a standing reception.
Email enquiries@cloisterskitchengarden.co.uk for further details.
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“Located at 4 Canon Lane, the Dresden Room is a stunning venue & offers a great alternative for smaller, more intimate events.”
The Dresden Room
The Dresden Room room enjoys access to a peaceful walled garden, via a spacious conservatory. When 4 Canon Lane is hired for exclusive use a bar can be provided in the Bonhoeffer Room and dancing can take place in the Dining Room. The Dresden Room can accommodate up to 40 guests for formal dining and 50 guests for a standing reception.
Email enquiries@cloisterskitchengarden.co.uk for further details.
“Dating back to the 15th Century, Vicars’ Hall is a beautiful Grade 1 listed medieval banqueting hall & perfect for events & weddings.”
Vicars’ Hall
Vicars’ Hall is a unique and historic banqueting venue with its original features and exposed roof timbers. The Hall can accommodate up to 80 guests for formal dining and 120 guests for a standing reception.
Email enquiries@cloisterskitchengarden.co.uk for further details.
“The Eastern Arm of the Cathedral Cloisters is rich in heritage & drama & perfect for a drinks reception.”
The Eastern Arm can be hired alongside a booking in Vicars’ Hall or 4 Canon Lane.
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Sample canapé menu
Jerked chicken balls, chorizo crisp, chimichurri & pineapple coulis
Ham hock & stilton mini potato cakes, soft quail’s egg
Braised oxtail pancakes, pickled shallots, truffle aioli
Chicken liver parfait, grilled garlic crostini, onion chutney
Mini cloisters sausage rolls
Mini lamb kofta, tzatziki
Pulled chicken tikka on a mini poppadom, mango chutney
Smoked salmon, tartare blini, apple purée
Mini mackerel tarts, pickled cucumber frisée
Baked beetroot & coriander falafel balls, chilli jam (v)
Honey glazed baby beetroot, feta crumb (v)
Asparagus spear & charged garlic crostini, lemon cream (v)
Crispy mini sweet potato gnocchi, curried chickpea top, fresh mango (v)
Four bite canape reception package £22pp ex VAT
Four canapes per person and a glass of sparkling wine, bottled beer or soft drink
Additional canapes, £4.25 ex VAT each
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Sample three course menu
STARTERS
Pulled ham hock, pea & mint sponge, sugar snap peas, ham & mustard velouté
Jerked chicken bon bons chimichurri salsa, chorizo crisps, pineapple coulis
Spiced venison carpaccio, pickled red onion, parsnip purée, sorrel leaves & parsnip crisp
Truffle infused homemade crumpets, stilton butter mousse, cranberry purée, rosemary (v)
Roasted squash purée, cajun marinated tofu, frisse salad, pickled chilli (vg)
Mackerel trio - Mackerel rillette, torched miso glazed fillet, mackerel & sesame seed toast, grape & cucumber gazpacho, £5pp ex VAT supplement
MAINS
Rolled leg of lamb, sausage meat stuffing, truffle celeriac, potato terrine, honey glazed baby beets, kale & lamb jus
Pan-fried cornfed chicken supreme, rolled ballotine of chicken thigh, curried carrot purée, chicken skin crackling, asparagus spears, jus, potato gratin
Port poached hake fillet, buttered samphire, wild mushroom, baby onion & treacle bacon sauce
Crispy curried sweet potato gnocchi, wild mushroom & truffle cream sauce (v)
Root vegetable roulade, watercress purée, Parmesan crisp, maple glazed baby carrots (vg)
Sweet potato falafel, burnt tomato purée, coriander & lime pesto, roasted tender stem & chickpea puff (vg)
Trio of pork - Cured crispy pork belly, black pudding & oat bon bons, ham hock roulade, burnt apple purée, roasted baby onions, pomme purée, tenderstem broccoli crackling, £5pp ex VAT supplement
DESSERTS
Sticky toffee pudding, caramelised apple, butterscotch sauce
Chocolate & pecan stack, caramel sauce, dark chocolate shard & Cointreau mascarpone, meringue
Lemon posset, edible flowers, poached rhubarb, lemon shortbread crumble topped with fresh raspberries
Chocolate trio - Chocolate truffle & orange candy, Chocolate brownie & cherry compote, White chocolate ganache & dried raspberries, £5pp ex VAT supplement
Tea and coffee, £2.50pp ex VAT
Three course menu, £46pp ex VAT
“Extend your event with with a bar, band or DJ at Cloisters Kitchen & Garden.”
Cloisters Kitchen & Garden is a licensed venue space and available to set up with a full bar along with evening buffet.
FINGER BUFFET MENUS START FROM £22PP EX VAT
Email enquiries@cloisterskitchengarden.co.uk for further details.
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