Since being awarded the exclusive catering contract for The Ashes, the idyllic 18th Century ‘Grade II’ listed family home and additional barns has become one of the most sought after wedding reception and civil ceremony venues in the country.
Located in Endon, on the Staffordshire Moorlands, The Ashes already has around 100 weddings booked for 2010, with increased numbers anticipated for next year. Ben Reeves, who owns and runs The Ashes with his wife, Sarah, is delighted with the level of interest and confirmed bookings, given that 2009 was only its first full year of business following an extensive and high quality refurbishment.
“When we started the project, we set out to create a picturesque location for weddings, where the bride and groom, together with their families and guests, could take over the whole of the facilities during their wedding to give them complete freedom in relaxed surroundings with everything they need in one place,” explained Ben. “Clearly, the attention to detail we’ve put into the project has been well worth it as the comments and bookings we’ve received have been extremely positive about the venue, facilities, catering and the sheer amount of space we have available.”
Jenkinsons’ Sales Director, Jon Collier, added: “The wedding breakfast or feast is an absolutely critical part of any wedding and we have developed a range of menus, which can be tailored to suit any requirement, as well as incorporating any special dishes required by the wedding party. Throughout the development of the final menu, we support and guide the bride and groom in their selection as well as preparing special tasting sessions to not only help them in their decisions, but also to sample different dishes they may be considering. We take as much care and attention about our food and drinks preparation as The Ashes does in ensuring it’s facilities are absolutely perfect for every wedding. It’s a great partnership.”
For wedding parties, The Ashes is proving to be an outstanding and exclusive location, offering a unique and attractive wedding venue. The package includes both the East and West Barns are available for use when a booking is made, together with the Old Dairy, which is available to the bride and groom throughout the day.
For further information, please visit www.theashes-venue.co.uk