The Angel and Royal Hotel
Wedding Programmes
2007- 2008
Angel & Royal Hotel
We are delighted that you are considering the beautiful Angel and Royal hotel
as your wedding venue and have the pleasure in enclosing our wedding
information pack.
The Angel and Royal hotel is Britain’s oldest inn dating back to 1203 and is
idyllically situated in the southwest corner of Lincolnshire in the heart of
Grantham.
This ancient market town is 1-hour GNER express train from London and is
situated just off the A1. The town is served by all the major road networks
and is within 1 hour of the International Airports of Birmingham and East
Midlands.
Within a 25-mile radius we are surrounded by an area of outstanding natural
beauty, which is fondly known as the Heart of England's best kept secret.
Grantham, birthplace of Britain’s first female Prime Minister, Margaret
Thatcher, is within striking distance of glorious Stamford, a picture postcard
town, Rutland the smallest county in the British Isles and the vibrant fast
growing city of Nottingham.
Now safely back in private ownership, the location makes it a perfect base for
holding a small meeting or function, or simply relaxing in one of the 29
individually designed bedrooms.
I do very much hope that you will favorably consider the Angel & Royal as the
venue for your very special day and if you would like to visit the hotel I would
be more than delighted to show you round.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further
information
Best Regards
From all at the Angel and Royal
High Street Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, NG31 6PN
Telephone: 01476 565816
Fax: 01476 567149
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.angelandroyal.com
Forever In Our Hearts – Forever In Our Heritage
A History of the Ancient Angel & Royal circa 1203
Some say that the old Angel has more historical interest than many of our Stately
Homes in the United Kingdom. Widely regarded and fondly known as the oldest
surviving English Inn, the main façade of the building that stands today was built
approximately 600 years ago. The site then however had already been an Inn for
200 years and was built as a hostel for the chivalrous Brotherhood of the Knights
Templar. It was then that the beautifully carved building caught the eye of King
John “he of Magna Carta fame” who decided it would make a suitable location for a
visit of his Royal Court in 1213.
An Angel was a common Medieval Sign that reflected the early connection between
religious establishments and a travellers hostel. The Inn was extended in the mid
14th Century and again in the 15th Century
There then followed many royal visits and the next appears to have been by Edward
III and his Queen “Philippa” in the 14th Century. Evidence of this visit can still be
seen today where over the original archway rests the gold emblem angel holding the
King’s Crown, surmounted at the time as a tribute to this Royal Patronage.
The next recorded visit by royalty is possibly the most famous for it was at the Angel
in 1483 that Richard III held court in the Chambre de Roi or the King’s Room
Restaurant as it is known today. For it was in this room that he dispatched a letter
to his Great Chancellor bidding for the Great Seal to proclaim the treachery of his
cousin the Duke of Buckingham upon its receipt his death warrant was duly signed.
The original letter is now in the National Archives but copies are on display adjacent
to the Bistro and the King’s Room Restaurant.
Charles I made use of the King’s Room during his visit to the Inn in 1633 and his
arch enemy Oliver Cromwell also stayed at the Angel after his successful battle near
Grantham in 1643.
The King’s Room Restaurant is very much how it would have looked in those days
with its stone walls and open fire. In the far left hand corner is a small spiral
staircase that presumably led up to a lookout turret so that Royal and other
dignitaries of the day could be sighted arriving in the town. In the room there are
also three oriel windows with elaborate carved stone panelling, which is rarely seen
today in a building of the Angel & Royal’s size.
The hotels two bars, the Falcon and Angel both have magnificent medieval
fireplaces. The one in our famous Angel Bar “a renowned watering hole for many
years” was not discovered until 1947 when workmen removing plaster uncovered
one small fireplace. That then followed on to another and another, which eventually
led to the massive fireplace that can be seen today measuring more than 9ft in width
and 6ft in height. Within this impressive stone mantle, holes can clearly be seen
today where the tools of the trade were used for grand Spit Roasts. Our ancient
cellars and foundations are reputed to go back even further to the 9th Century and
are said by unfounded rumours to be linked by tunnels to both St Wulframs Church
and the Town’s Market Square.
Due to the prime position on the Great North Road, the Angel slowly developed to
accommodate ever-increasing numbers of Wagons and Stagecoaches. It was this
that most certainly gave the Inn in the last few hundred years its characteristic
layout, with its very long courtyard, old stables and entrances to the front and rear
“after all you couldn’t reverse a coach and horses”. Hundreds of coaches would stop
during the week the York, Edinburgh and Aberdeen Royal Mail, the Royal Charlotte
of Edinburgh, the York Highflier and the York and Leeds Post were among the very
famous coaches, which used the Angel Inn. In 1800 six Inns were listed in
Grantham together with 21 Alehouses but the Angel Inn was regarded as the best
hostel always serving the finest ale, food and having the warmest of welcomes from
its highly respected landlord.
Georgian and Victorian licensing hours were long, 18 hours a day, 4am to 10pm
seven days a week, closed only during Divine Service, Christmas Day and Good
Friday. At the Angel however they were permitted to remain open as long as they
liked until every bed was filled. In 1707 Michael Solomon the then landlord died but
left a legacy of 40 shillings a year to pay for a sermon to be preached against the
evils of drunkenness on every Mayor – making Sunday. During the coaching period
Inns like the Angel and the George at Stamford enjoyed great prosperity, which
sadly declined with the coming of the Railways. The Angel Inn was sadly no
exception.
Up until the middle of the 1800’s the hotel was still classed as an Inn being fondly
known simply as The Angel. Despite this fact no less than seven King’s of England
and various other members of Royalty had already patronised the Inn, which
included George IV. It wasn’t however until 1866 and a visit to Grantham by the
then Prince of Wales which led to the property getting the second part of it’s name.
It was universally agreed that the visit by the eldest son of Queen Victoria and heir
to the throne as Edward VII should be commemorated by the incorporation of
“Royal” in the Inn’s name; thus The Angel & Royal came into being and as it is
known today throughout the world. It was not until the early 1920’s that the word
Inn was dropped and the building became a hotel.
And as a certain Mr.Pigot remarked in 1828 “Where in Grantham, if not all of
England, is there anything more beautiful than the Angel Inn”
After the last war the hotel was purchased by Trust House Hotels later to become
Trust House Forte and remained in their hands up until a few years ago since when
there has been a succession of owners including several brewery companies. In May
2002 the Angel & Royal was purchased by a local consortia of business professionals
whose intention it is to bring this historic and much loved property back to its former
glory and to retain its wonderful character that so many have come to enjoy over the
last 800 years.
I love everything that is old, the old angel, old manners, old friends,
old times, old books, old wines.
Oliver Goldsmith 1764
Your Special day
Here at the Angel and Royal, we are committed to ensuring your day is as
special as possible.
We offer a wide range of sit down wedding breakfasts and buffets. Suggested
menus can be previewed in the following pages and prices are per head. You
can pick any of the arrival drinks and drinks programmes to be included with
the menu of your choice.
Please make an appointment with our wedding coordinator and Head Chef
they will tailor your menus and table layouts to suit both the season and your
personal taste. (See over for menu ideas).
The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies.
Please call 01476 565816 where our reception team will be only too happy to
help you.
Your coordinator will be on hand from your first meeting right up to your
wedding day.
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Flowers
Can be organized by the hotel or you can supply your own.
Centre pieces from £20
Bouquets from £25
Garlands for cake/ top table From £10
Table Linen
White cloths as standard with gold napkins, although coloured slip cloths and
napkins can be supplied subject to availability from £50
The Kings Room
This beautiful room is an ideal venue for your wedding celebration and seats
up to 65 people for a formal meal.
Room hire-
For 40+ covers- Free of charge
For over 30-40 covers £100
Under 30 covers £150
Civil Ceremony £150
The Prince of Wales Suite
This function room is ideal for a smaller wedding and is also licensed for civil
ceremonies.
Seats up to 16 for a sit down meal.
Room hire £100
Civil Ceremony £125
Simply Berties Bistro
This contemporary styled room is ideal for a more informal celebration or
evening function, with its hardwood floor it is ideal for discos and/or a band.
Room hire £150
Disco hire £200
Civil Ceremony £100
(The above prices are exclusive of Registrars fees).
Angel and Royal Hotel
Sample Menu 1
Chefs warming soup of the day
with bread roll
Angel and Royal prawn cocktail
Baby Thai fishcake
Warm salad Alsacienne (chicken, apple and bacon)
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Breast of chicken with asparagus tips and a white wine sauce
Baked cod with a herb crust, set on a bed of fennel
Goats cheese and watercress tart
Roast rib eye of beef with traditional trimmings
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Lemon posset with vanilla shortbread
Pavlova with hot berries and ice cream
Chocolate and hazelnut tart with toffee sauce
Local and continental cheeses with biscuits
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Tea or coffee
£23.95 per person
High street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PN ٠Tel 01476 565816 ٠ Fax 01476 567149
www.angelandroyal.co.uk ٠ [email protected]
Angel and Royal Hotel
Sample Menu 2
French onion soup
Wild mushroom and chicken terrine
Homemade chicken liver pate with toasted brioche
Oak smoked salmon with capers, shallots and lemon wedge
Cherry tomato and spinach tartlet
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Breast of chicken with asparagus tips, and white wine sauce
Escalope of salmon with creamed leek sauce
Roast loin of pork stuffed with caramelised apples and thyme
Baked fillet of Seabass with a herb crust set on a bed of fennel
Roast turkey crown with oven baked apples and prunes
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Apricot and almond tart with vanilla ice cream
Seasonal fruit Eton mess with an orange coulis
Chocolate marquise with crème fraiche
Sticky toffee pudding with mascarpone ice cream
Local and continental cheeses with walnut bread and biscuits
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Tea or coffee
£27.95 per person
High street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PN ٠Tel 01476 565816 ٠ Fax 01476 567149
www.angelandroyal.co.uk ٠ [email protected]
Angel and Royal Hotel
Sample Menu 3
Chefs warming soup of the day
Pear and stilton cheese tartlet
Homemade chicken liver pate with red onion marmalade
Angel and Royal prawn cocktail
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Breast of chicken stuffed with wild mushrooms and spinach
Salmon fillet with prawns and white wine sauce
Broccoli and ricotta cannelloni
Savoy cabbage stuffed with celeriac and chestnuts with a Madeira jus
Pork tenderloin with a honey and pepper sauce
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Crème caramel with toffee ice cream
Chocolate and hazelnut tart
French lime and lemon tart with orange coulis
Warm rhubarb and apple pie with chantilly cream
Local and continental cheeses with walnut bread and biscuits
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Tea or coffee
£25.50 per person
High street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PN ٠Tel 01476 565816 ٠ Fax 01476 567149
www.angelandroyal.co.uk ٠ [email protected]
Angel and Royal Hotel
Sample Menu 4
French onion soup
Wild mushroom and chicken terrine
Homemade chicken liver pate with toasted brioche
Oak smoked salmon with capers, shallots and lemon wedge
Cherry tomato and spinach tartlet
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Breast of chicken with asparagus tips and a white wine sauce
Escalope of salmon with creamed leek sauce
Roast loin of pork stuffed with caramelised apples and thyme
Baked fillet of Seabass with a herb crust set on a bed of fennel
Roast turkey crown with oven baked apples and prunes
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Apricot and almond tart with vanilla ice cream
Seasonal fruit eton mess with an orange coulis
Chocolate marquise with crème Fraiche
Sticky toffee pudding with mascarpone ice cream
Local and continental cheeses with biscuits
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Tea or coffee
£27.95 per person
High street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PN ٠Tel 01476 565816 ٠ Fax 01476 567149
www.angelandroyal.co.uk ٠ [email protected]
Angel and Royal Hotel
Sample Menu 5
Seafood chowder
Crispy coated mushrooms with a garlic dip
Homemade terrine of chicken livers
Avocado and prawn cocktail on a bed of baby lambs lettuce
Chefs warming soup of the day
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Roast fillet of beef with Bearnaise sauce
Braised lamb shank, with rosemary and red wine sauce
Steamed cod loin on a bed of julienne spring vegetables, with a Pernod scented cream sauce
Wild mushroom ravioli in a creamy sauce
Chicken breast with asparagus tips and a white wine sauce
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Chocolate and raspberry roulade with tiramisu ice cream
Warm deep apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Baileys and coffee mousse
Baked raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake
Local and continental cheeses with walnut bread and biscuits
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Tea or coffee
£30.50 per person
High street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PN ٠Tel 01476 565816 ٠ Fax 01476 567149
www.angelandroyal.co.uk ٠ [email protected]
Barbecues & Hog Roasts
Hog Roast
Minimum of 40 people
Hog roast, bread and apple sauce
£7.95 per person
Hog roast, bread, apple sauce, potato wedges & salads
£12.95 per person
Barbecues
Minimum of 30 people
Sausages, burgers, lamb koftas, chicken kebabs, salads,
chips OR potatoes & bread
£14.95 per person
With dessert (cheesecake, gateau, mousse OR fresh fruit
salad)
£18.50 per person
---------------------------Bacon OR sausage baps £4.95 per person
Continental buffet (cheeses, sliced meats & bread)
£7.95 per person
Angel & Royal
Drink Packages
Celebration Package
A
£12.95 per person
One glass of Angel’s punch on arrival
Two glasses of House Red or White wine with the meal
One glass of house sparkling wine to toast
Celebration Package
B
£14.50 per person
One glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival
Two glasses of house Red or White wine with the meal
One glass of sparkling wine to toast
A selection of nibbles on arrival (crisps & nuts)
Celebration Package
C
£18.50 per person
One glass of Pimms or Kir Royal on arrival
Two glasses of house Red or White wine with the meal
One glass of Duc de Rocher Champagne to toast
A selection of canapés on arrival
Angel & Royal
Arrival Drinks
Angel’s Punch
£14.00 per Jug
Angels Non Alcoholic Punch
£7.00 per Jug
Pimms No 1 & Lemonade
£12.00 per Jug
Glass of Red or White Wine
£2.95 per glass (175ml)
Bottle of house red or white from £12.95 per bottle
Orange Juice
£1.10 per glass
Orange Squash
£5.00 per Jug
Bucks Fizz (With Champagne)
£5.95 per glass
Bucks Fizz (With Sparkling wine)
£3.95 per glass
Champagne
£5.95 per glass
Champagne
Rose Champagne
Rose Champagne
Sparkling Seppelt Wine
£35.00 per bottle
£6.25 per glass
£35.00 per bottle
£17.95 per bottle
(We suggest you work on 8 glasses to the jug)
Terms and Conditions of Business
Weddings, Functions and Banqueting
1. Provisional reservations will be held for seven days. Bookings not confirmed will automatically be released.
2. A booking is only confirmed on receipt of a letter of confirmation together with a suitable deposit as laid
out below. This deposit is non-refundable unless the hotel is able to resell to another client for a similar
value.
a. Wedding Receptions
£400.00
b. Banqueting & Other Events £300.00
3. Final details and full payment must be received at least four weeks before the event. The hotel will accept
reductions of up to 10 per cent of numbers originally booked. The Hotel will always charge a minimum of
90 per cent numbers originally booked.
4. Any extra charges incurred on the day must be settled on departure. The hotel reserves the right to add a
credit charge of 2 ½ per cent per month to overdue accounts.
5. The hotel strongly advises cancellation insurance, as all payments, once received are non-refundable
except in the case of clause 2 above.
Conference Bookings
1. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, provisional bookings will be held for fourteen days, after which they
will be automatically realised without notices.
2. A booking is only confirmed if supported in writing by the client with approved credit facilities, or if
supported by a suitable deposit requested by the hotel.
3. Once confirmed the booking is subject to the cancellation, curtailment or reduction clauses below;
a. Final numbers are to be confirmed no less than seven days prior to the event. The hotel will
accept a reduction of up to 10 per cent of the numbers originally booked. The hotel will always
charge a minimum of 90 per cent of numbers originally booked.
b. In the event that the client has to cancel or curtail a booking, the hotel will charge a cancellation
fee based on the following scale.
i.
Over 6 months prior
25 per cent
ii.
4-6 months prior
50 per cent
iii.
1-3 months prior
75 per cent
iv.
Less than 1 month prior
100 per cent
c. Conference delegates with bedroom bookings that do not stay for the confirmed number of
nights will be charged regardless of circumstance.
Accommodation Bookings
1. An individual booking is only confirmed if supported by a deposit requested by the Hotel or credit card
“guarantee”.
2. Company and Group bookings are only confirmed if supported in writing, with approved credit
facilities or if supported by a suitable deposit requested by the hotel.
3. Individual bookings may normally be cancelled without penalty up until noon on the day prior to
arrival. Bookings cancelled after this time will be invoiced for one night’s charges without notice.
Group bookings may have a different policy, depending on numbers and details will be made known
to the client at the time of booking.
Charges & Payment
1.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all invoices are due on departure.
2. The hotel requires at least 14 days to set up a credit account and reserves the right to refuse credit
or
withdraw credit at any time without
notice.
3.
Credit accounts are due for payment by the end of the month following invoice date. The hotel
reserves the right to add a credit charge of 2 ½ per cent per month to overdue accounts.
4.
Should a deposit be required for any booking or event this will be detailed separately to the client. All
deposits and pre-payments are non-refundable.
Coach Tours
There are separate and specific terms and conditions applicable to coach tours that are available on request.
General
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Clients and their guests are required to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all
times. Unruly clients and their guests will be evicted, with no refund of any monies paid.
The hotel reserves the right to hold any client liable for any loss or damage to the Angel and
Royal Hotel’s property, fixtures and fittings including items hired for their use. They may also
be liable for injury to any person, including the Angel and Royal Hotel’s staff, which arises
from the client’s actions.
Clients and their guests may not consume food or drink on the premises that has not been
supplied by the hotel.
The hotel will not be liable for failure to provide, or delay in providing facilities or services as
a result of event or matters outside the Hotel’s control.
The Hotel will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the requirements of each client are
met. However, the Hotel reserves the right to provide alternative services of at least
comparable standard, at no extra cost to the client.
The Angel and Royal Hotel, High Street, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PN
The Angel and Royal Hotel
High Street
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 6PN
For all enquiries and to book appointments
Telephone 01476 565816
Fax 01476 567149
Email [email protected]
Visit our website at www.angelandroyal.com