Celebration Of Life

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you and your family our heartfelt Condolences.

Our Celebration of Life gatherings are designed for your peace of mind, at this difficult time.

Our dedicated event directors are on hand to ensure that the celebration of your loved ones, is delivered in a sympathetic and professional manner.

Our chef has prepared several informal dining options, that can be enjoyed in a private space, offering a place for bereaved family and friends to gather, share stories of a loved one, and celebrate their life.

If you are arranging a wake and considering the Old Swan, our professional team will be on hand to support you and advise you every step of the way.

Celebration Full Afternoon Tea

Our lovingly designed Afternoon tea is for our larger celebrations (20 to 150 guests), who wish to spend more time for family members and friends to catch up while taking a more traditional tea, that is fully served by our team.

Your tea includes a full afternoon tea buffet, white linen, napkins, menu cards for the table, jugs of water and unlimited tea or coffee.

Menu

Newby Tea or Fair Trade coffee

Selection of freshly cut sandwiches

Freshly baked warm fruit and plain scones

Strawberry and raspberry preserves, clotted cream

Assorted homemade cakes and pastries.

£25.00 per person

Hot & Cold Buffet

Served in our private room, our hot and cold buffet is ideal for those wanting a relaxed gathering for friends and family.

Gatherings from 30 - 150 | £24 per person

Menu

Cold selection
Heritage potato salad, chive mayonnaise
Cucumber, red onion and mixed leaf salad
Paxton & Whitfield British cheeses, quince jelly
Beetroot, squash, spinach and feta salad, fried polenta
Roasted chicken, fine green bean and artichoke salad
Pancake and roasted pepper roll, guacamole
Hot smoked salmon, dill crème fraîche crostini
British charcuterie platter, sweet mustard dressing

Hot selection
Scotch egg with piccalilli
Gloucester old spot bacon rolls, plum ketchup
BBQ chicken wings with ranch dressing
Smoked haddock fish cake with tartare sauce
Grilled tender stem broccoli with garlic, chilli and smoked almond
Spanish-style beef kebabs with spicy tomato hummus
Crispy black pudding, mustard mayonnaise
Chef selected quiches
Please select four cold items & four hot items at

Please select four cold and four hot offerings

Celebration Of Life

Intimate Cream Tea Gathering

Celebration Full Afternoon Tea

Hot & Cold Buffet