Wedding celebrations
Found in the conservation area of Thame and ideally located next to St Mary’s Church, Thame Barns Centre, was a derelict farm, sympathetically restored in the 1980’s, and is an excellent location to celebrate. It’s white washed walls and beautiful beams create a relaxed and charming ambiance . A spacious interior, with flexible function area and fully fitted bar give you everything you need in which to enjoy your special day.
Choose from our wide and varied selection of menus and let our catering team prepare and serve you, while you relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Our friendly team are flexible in their approach and ensure that everything is done to meet your individual requirements.
You can download the information on this page using the link below.
Venue hire
Large Barn
Spacious and light with plenty of room, as well as access to the bar and garden. You can hire the Large Barn on the day preceding your wedding and on the special day itself.
£1,200
Whole centre
Alternatively, to provide more space for guests to mingle and chat you may want to hire the whole of the Barns Centre, with exclusive use on your wedding day.
£2,000
We do ask for a £500 damage deposit which we hope to refund.
Create Your Wedding Package
You have complete flexibility and can develop a wedding day package to suit your needs choosing from the following options:
- Drinks on arrival
- Canapés
- Two course knife and fork buffet
- Tea, coffee and after dinner mints
- Half a bottle of wine per person
- Sparkling wine for the official toast
- A licensed bar
- Linen tablecloths
- Chair covers with a sash in a colour of your choice
At a cost of £55 to £65 per person depending on numbers
80 people maximum for the daytime, up to 100 people in the evening
Optional Evening buffet - £12.00 per person
Or Cheeseboard - £5.00 per person
Where applicable prices include VAT at 20%
Canapes
A selection of delicious canapés for your guests to enjoy
Choose from our selections of canapés
Mini blinis with smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill
Mini sausages served with sage leaves
Noodle nest of quails eggs served with celery salt
Mini bruschetta with goats cheese and onion chutney
Tomato, olive , mozzarella and basil
Celebration meal
Our Celebration Buffet can cater for up to 80 guests, offering freshly baked breads and butter, a range of meats accompanied by salads and desserts. Our friendly staff will serve your guest as they come up table by table.
Mains
Freshly poached salmon supreme fillets on a bed of watercress, dressed with cucumber, lemon and dill.
Platters of cooked beef and ham (sourced locally)
Vegetarian options can be provided
Assorted salads
Rice in a rich coronation sauce with sultanas and onions
Freshly prepared Barns Centre mixed salad
Home made coleslaw, carrots, cabbage, onions and creamy mayonnaise
Hot baked potatoes cooked with Rosemary
Beetroot and feta salad with maple dressing
Selection of fresh breads with fresh butter
Desserts
(Choice of two desserts from the list below ...all served with fresh cream)
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce
Selection of cheesecakes
Meringues and seasonal fruit
Lemon tart
Apple and blackberry crumble
Tea, coffee and chocolates
Hot buffet
Our Hot Buffet can cater for up to 80 guests. Hearty food to warm your guests. Our friendly staff will serve your guest as they come up table by table.
Main course
(Choice of two from the following, all served with fresh vegetables)
Traditional roast chicken served with all the trimmings
Beef in Guinness
Cheesy topped shepherd’s pie
Home made lasagne or vegetarian lasagne
Creamy vegetable crumble
Spinach and chickpea Curry
Desserts
(Choice of two desserts from the list below ...all served with fresh cream)
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce
Selection of cheesecakes
Lemon tart
Meringues and seasonal fruit
Apple and blackberry crumble
Tea, coffee and chocolates
Evening buffets
Mingling and chatting guests can help themselves as the food is placed on a buffet table.
Finger buffet
Selection of freshly made sandwiches on wholemeal and white bread
Potato Wedges
Mini vegetarian quiches
Cocktail sausages
Onion bhajis with tzatziki dip
Crudités with freshly prepared vegetables and assorted dip
Deep fried breaded butterfly king prawns with sweet chilli dip
Finger buffet from £12 per head depending on numbers
Cheeseboard
A selection of cheeses and crackers served with grapes, celery and chutneys
Cheeseboard from £5 per head depending on numbers
Afternoon tea
A perfect afternoon tea to celebrate your special occasion.
The room is set up for you as we lay tables with crockery, cutlery, banqueting roll or linen table clothes and serviettes.
Afternoon tea
A selection of freshly made sandwiches on wholemeal and white bread with a choice of fillings,
for example:
Smoked salmon with cracked black pepper and cucumber,
Ham and English mustard
Cheddar cheese with pickle
Warm scones served with butter, jam and cream
Selection of homemade cakes
Served with tea and coffee
For those feeling adventurous this can be served with a glass of fizzy Prosecco
Other ideas
In our lovely garden a hog roast and ice cream cart provide alternatives to our usual menus.
Pizza bar
During the evening serve your guests a selection of meat and vegetarian pizza slices
£8 Per head
Hog roast
Professional local butcher will provide freshly cooked succulent and tasty roasted meat with delicious crackling, bread baps and apple sauce.
Boarstal Meats - 078025 4394- Price on request
Optional extras (£5 per cover) We can provide salads to accompany the meat:
Freshly prepared Barns Centre mixed salad
Home made coleslaw, carrots, cabbage, onions and creamy mayonnaise
Hot baked potatoes cooked with Rosemary
Useful information
Florists
Busy Lizzie 01844 212970
The Flowers by Sue Robinson 07795 571253
Cakes
Jude Brown 01844 216510
Morag’s Cupcakes 01844 345534
Music
Disco - Starlight Disco (Simon) 07714 036647
Kristian Winslade 07969 750094
Disco - Phil Gomm 01296 670 533
Multi Tribute Show - Deja Vu 01582 534 549
Céilidh Band – Bodgers Wood Band 01844 351096
NB: All music needs to be finished by 11.30 pm
Photography
Sarah Minchin 07712 492 543
Aerial photography—Creative Skies 07983 015328
www.creativeskies.co.uk
NB: The Barns Centre cannot take any responsibility for the products or services provided by external individuals or companies
Taxis
Thunderbirds Express 07828 927218
Thame Taxis 01844 216161
Chinnor Cabs 01844 353637
Falcon Taxis 01296 247247
CABCO 01844 299444
For Longer Journeys
M40 Cars 01844 281555
Wedding Decorations
Wedding decoration Oxford - 07756 759524
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Ice cream Cart
Over 30 tempting flavours of Ice Cream and Sorbets or option to create your own.
Please contact The Works directly : 01294 43789
Download our Wedding Reception Brochure PDF.