After you’ve said ‘I do’, it’s time to indulge in your first meal together as a married couple. And, it’s our job to make sure it truly is one to remember.
Your Wedding Food
One of the stand-out memories of your wedding day is the food. Your all-inclusive wedding package includes canapes served during the drink’s reception, followed by a wedding breakfast, wine selection and evening food.
Canapes & Welcome Drinks
After the ceremony, your wedding party can enjoy a selection of canapes and drinks whilst you both sneak off for some photos around the grounds. Choose three-delicious canapes for guests to enjoy, accompanied by a glass of fizz to raise a toast.
The Wedding Breakfast
Served in the grandeur of our State Dining Room, your wedding breakfast will take place over the course of around two and a half hours while your guests indulge in a delicious feast and speeches take place.
Create a bespoke menu of three magnificent courses, made with locally sourced ingredients from the Knowsley Estate where possible and tailored to suit any dietary requirements. We don’t forget about the little people! Children can enjoy a two-course menu and a soft drink.
Your wedding breakfast will end with Knowsley’s own blend of tea or coffee and decadent homemade chocolate truffles.
Evening Food
When your evening guests arrive to dance the night away, the good times and great food just keep flowing. Choose from a selection of light bites or offer your evening guests a more substantial option with our mouth-watering nibble platters.
The Morning After
When you wake up the morning after the wedding, our chefs will be ready and waiting to serve up a delicious cooked breakfast for you and any guests who have stayed in one of our beautiful rooms.
Crafting Your Menu
As part of your all-inclusive wedding package, we invite you to a private wedding breakfast tasting 8 weeks prior to your wedding. Tastings are held during weekdays either in the Royal Lodgings, a private wing of the Hall, or the Breakfast Room.
You can choose two starters, mains and desserts to try and our chef will present and talk you through each dish. We have a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options within our menus and our chefs can cater for specific dietary requirements.
You will also be able to try the house wines during your tasting. Our Head Chef is available to talk through menu options at any time, upon request.
The Finer Details
Your wedding breakfast will be served in the grandeur of our State Dining Room. Enter through the magnificent oak doors as newlyweds and make your way to the top table. The room can be designed for a small, intimate setting near the warm open fireplace or for a large celebration of up to 132 guests on our 5 or 6ft round tables, seating 8-12 people. The tables can be numbered or named and are dressed with Knowsley’s white linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware.
The Seal of Approval
All dishes are tasted and approved by The Earl & Countess of Derby before being included in the menu. Ingredients are sourced locally, where possible, from the Knowsley estate.
Your Dedicated Event Manager
During your private tasting, you will meet your dedicated Event Manager to discuss timings and any chosen wedding suppliers so they understand exactly how you want your day to run. Rest assured that our dedicated team will take all the pressure away, so you have nothing to worry about on your special day.
