Large Marquee at Royal Arms Hotel

About this space

Plan your lavish wedding reception in the Large Marquee and extend the Dovecote Room to fit 250 guests. Get ready to plan the arrangement of the venue’s elegantly adorned tables, kept cosy whatever the weather by the marquee’s waterproof lining and heating. Prepare for an exhilarating wedding night on the spacious grounds of the Royal Arms Hotel!

The Large Marquee measures 15m x 20m, giving you space for an additional 220 seats. Guests will be able to move around comfortably on the fully carpeted floor. Dimmable chandeliers provide excellent lighting and complement the interior design. During summer receptions, 5 garden benches can also be placed outside.

Hire this marquee for your grand celebration after an intimate wedding ceremony. The package includes the use of the Dovecote Room and its facilities – including a custom-built bar and toilets. Poseur tables will be available in the room so you can enjoy some drinks close to the bar. The venue offers all-day or evening hire of the Large Marquee and other spaces.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Hearts & Flowers Package

THE PERFECT PACKAGE FOR SMALLER MORE INTIMATE RECEPTIONS
£9995 FOR UP TO 60 GUESTS (£167 per person for 60 guests)
Includes:
• Civil Ceremony in the Dovecote Suite
• Small Marquee and Dovecote Suite Room Hire
• Drinks and canapés on arrival
• 4 Course Wedding Breakfast (Silver Menu)
• One glass of house wine with the meal
• One glass of French sparkling wine for your toast
• Cutlery, crockery and table linen included
• Complimentary Bridal Suite
• Preferential room rates for overnight accommodation
• Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
• Full team of service staff
• Cake knife and cake stand
• Hog Roast in the evening
• DJ Entertainment
• Photography Package by Rebecca Dawe
• Flowers by AA Moore & Son of Kirby Muxloe

ARRIVAL DRINKS CHOSE FROM:
Pimm’s and lemonade or Sparkling wine
Accompanied with orange juice

CANAPÉS:
Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s & Smoked salmon mousse on brown bread

ADDITIONAL GUESTS ARE CHARGED AT £49.95 PER HEAD

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person
Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £167 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Canapes £10 per head for 5 choices
• ^^ Deep fried Tempura prawns with a sweet chilli dip
• ^^ Spring rolls with plum sauce (V)
• ^^ Onion bhajis with mint raita (V)
• ^^ Spicy beef kofta
• ^ Goujons and chips in a cup (Supplement £1/head)
• ^ Cream of tomato and basil pesto soup in a cup
• ^^ Mini bubble and squeak (V)
• ^^ Mini Toad in the Hole
• ^^ Smoked salmon and soft cheese on brown bread
• ^^ Sausage rolls with tomato ketchup
• ^^ Selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian vol au vents
• ^^ Tomato and mozzarella crostini’s (V)
• ^^ Deep fried jalapeños with soft cheese (V)
• Bowls of marinated olives with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese (V)
^ 1 per person ^^ 2 per person

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 220
Theatre
up to 220

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Hire a perfect space for your rural wedding at the 4-star Royal Arms Hotel, offering a variety of rooms suitable for all kinds of parties and formal celebrations. With an experienced team waiting to make your plans a reality, these charming interiors will become the perfect setting for your special day.

Plan the Leicestershire wedding of your dreams and enjoy some truly sumptuous drinks and dishes. The venue’s hospitable service is sure to meet all your needs as you celebrate with your loved ones. Choose the type of reception you have always wanted – a chocolate fountain or a candy floss machine will spice it up.

Pick one of the 5 unique spaces to hold your stylish wedding. Both the ceremony and reception can take place at the hotel, which is licensed for civil weddings with up to 70 guests. Stay overnight for a good rest and enjoy an amazing breakfast in the morning! According to online reviews, customers value the Hotel’s beautiful rural surroundings, as well as its ample parking.

Royal Arms Hotel is situated on the Main Street in peaceful Sutton Cheney near the Leicestershire-Warwickshire border. You can reach it in about 30 minutes by car from Leicester city centre. The village is notable for several historic buildings as well as the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park.


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