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

Our covered outdoor spaces and terraces offer views of the estate’s vineyards and rolling landscapes, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, networking, al fresco dining, or corporate events.

Each of our two tents holds 50 seated guests and up to 120 standing. Filled with natural light or evening illumination, they blend comfort with the surrounding beauty for a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Bespoke packages and pricing available per person.

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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
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
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 21:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
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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Meet your host

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