An outdoor event space with a stretch tent canopy, wooden seating, and lawn at Balfour Winery.
An outdoor event space with a stretch tent, wooden tables and chairs on grass at Balfour Winery.
An outdoor winery space with white stretch tents, wooden seating areas, and umbrellas at Balfour Winery.
An outdoor event space with white stretch tents set among vineyard rows at Balfour Winery.

Stretch Tent at Balfour Winery

Outdoor Space at a Winery / Brewery
·
Semi-private area
Five Oak Lane, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, TN12 0HT –
Staplehurst, Maidstone
Up to 50
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Stretch Tent is a semi-private outdoor space at Balfour Winery that provides a covered stretch-tent canopy for sheltered outdoor seating and socialising.

Design: The space sits on timber decking furnished with folding wooden chairs and communal tables, a neutral canvas colour scheme and abundant daylight that create an informal, practical setting.

Features: The area has venue Wi‑Fi and permits own music or a brought-in DJ subject to the venue's noise restrictions. The area provides step-free access, wheelchair-accessible routes and accessible toilets nearby.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social outdoor gathering for seated alfresco dining or standing receptions under cover.

What sets it apart: Direct access to the adjacent lawn and winery grounds extends usable outdoor space beyond the covered area, allowing guests to move between the canopy and open landscaping.

What guests say: The space remains pleasant to use in cooler as well as warmer weather.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offer

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding reception under the Stretch Tent with vineyard views — buffet menu included for easy catering.
Wedding Buffet Package – Stretch Tent
£33 per person
• Buffet-style menu service

BUFFET
1. Moons Green charcuterie
2. Glazed ham & smoked chicken
3. Selection of Kent & Sussex cheeses, grapes, fruit pate and crackers
4. Seasonal hummus, crudites and balsamic onions
5. Roasted aubergine, basil and orzo pasta salad
6. Grilled courgette, pepper, coriander and lemon couscous
7. Kentish potato salad with seasonal dressing
8. Moroccan chickpea and vegetable salad
9. Roasted sweet potato salad, wild rice, spinach and pomegranate
10. Selection of fresh breads, butter and oils
11. Gluten free bread
12. Smoked trout, smoked salmon, rollmop herring

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 21:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Damage to the space will result in an extra charge.
- Contract exchanged after enquiry moves to confirmed booking.
- Non-refundable deposit to be paid upon booking.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Balfour Winery

Balfour Winery is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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