Great Fosters

(60)
£4,000 - £10,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 180
50 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Probably built as a Royal Hunting lodge and very much a stately home since the 16th century, Great Fosters is a Grade One listed building blessed with the grandeur of 16th century England and luxurious modern facilities. The romantic gardens provide the most idyllic backdrop for photographs with a rose garden with sunken lily pond, saxon moat with wisteria covered Japanese bridge, parterres, grassed amphitheatre and a lake. The hotel has 50 luxurious bedrooms and is licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The Tithe Barn, dating from 1390, accommodates up to 180 guests for a wedding breakfast whilst the Orangery, in the style of the eighteenth century, accommodates up to 80 guests. Food at Great Fosters is important to us whether we are catering for two or two hundred. We put the same emphasis on our wedding menus as we do for our restaurants and our talented kitchen brigade take great pride in creating dishes that not only look fabulous but also exceed your expectations on the taste front too. From your initial enquiry our experienced wedding co-ordinators will work with you to create the memorable day you have always imagined.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Emma, Gemma, Molly & Kimberley
Congratulations on your engagement! We are here to ensure that you can design the wedding day of your dreams. Please do e-mail us with any questions or queries or if you would like us to check our all important diary. We would love an opportunity to show you around Great Fosters and for you to see why it makes the perfect venue for your wedding.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1931
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Great Fosters

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
220
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
50
Sleeps No. of People
98
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Great Fosters

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£4,000
Maximum Price
£10,000
Your booking at Great Fosters will allow exclusive access to our Tithe Barn, Orangery, Painted Hall Bar, Terrace and Magnolia Lawns. With its tall arched windows in the style of the eighteenth century, the Orangery is an elegant room with views over the Magnolia Lawn and gardens - perfect for any ceremony up to 160 guests Dating from 1390, The Tithe Barn was painstakingly dismantled from its original site in Surrey and re-built at Great Fosters in the 1930s. It provides a romantic setting for a wedding with its exposed vaulted English oak beams, open fire and Minstrels’ Gallery. This can sit wedding receptions up to 180 guests. Reception drinks are held in the adjacent Painted Hall or under our brand new stretch tent on the Terrace or Magnolia Lawns (exclusive to you and your guests), with the Painted Hall having its own bar. Following the wedding breakfast and speeches, coffee is served in the Painted Hall before the evening reception commences, either in the Tithe Barn or Orangery. The Queen Anne Suite is reserved for the Bride and Groom on their wedding night on a complimentary basis. A small complimentary changing room is also provided from midday. This is not suitable for the bridal party to get ready in on the morning of the wedding.
What is included in this pricing:
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£55
Maximum Price
£75
All our dishes are priced individually so you can create your perfect wedding menu. Food at Great Fosters is important to us whether we are catering for two or two hundred. We put the same emphasis on our wedding menus as we do for our restaurants. Our talented kitchen brigade take great pride in creating dishes that not only look fabulous but also exceed your expectations on the taste front too. Menus change regularly to reflect the seasonal produce available which guarantees the freshest and highest quality of ingredients are used in every dish. A menu tasting a few months prior to your wedding ensures you have exactly what you want for your big day. When selecting your menu we ask that you choose one set menu suitable for all your guests. We are, of course, happy to cater for any vegetarians or those with food intolerances or allergies separately. Please note that we do not permit external caterers at the hotel.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Set menu options only
Menu tasting included

Reviews for Great Fosters
(60)

Lucy & Dan
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The Best Day
We genuinely had the best day and all our guests kept saying how amazing a venue Great Fosters was. We absolutely loved every minute of it! Amit and Hannah were especially brilliant at making sure the day ran smoothly - please can you pass on our thanks to them. Please can you also pass on a massive thanks to the chef - we had so much feedback on how delicious and amazing the food was.
Neil & Nadine
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Amazing Venue
Thank you so much Jenna. As we knew it would be Great Fosters was an amazing venue. We wanted to say an especially big thankyou to the whole team and especially Amit (I hope thats spelt correctly). All of yesterday he was absolutely amazing, and he helped so much in making sure everything went so smoothly on the day it was brilliant.
Harriet & Euan
Happy couple married in June
September 2024
Thank you!
We had the most amazing day, and thanks you, everything ran smoothly. From beginning to end, everyone in the team has been so kind and helpful. Our guests were blown away by the venue and the kindness of all the staff.
Michelle & Eric
Happy couple married in June
September 2024
Perfect Wedding ay
We just wanted to say a very quick THANK YOU for everything you have done to support us in planning and executing our most perfect wedding day!! The day went off without a hitch A big thank you to the serving staff and Gabriel in the bar who were super helpful and efficient. And a big shout out to the chefs!! The food was amazing!!! Everyone commented on how delicious the beef especially was!!
James & Adina
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
A fantastic day
A fantastic day, everything worked perfectly.. Compliments to all the staff and especially Hannah who was excellent with me on the day.
Thomas & Miriam
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Everything went perfectly
Everything went perfectly and Hannah and the team on Saturday were perfect in adjusting to tiny changes to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Michelle & Maurice
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
A truly lovely venue
Everything went really well on the day. Great Fosters is truly a lovely venue, and the hotel and venue staff did not disappoint.
Dan & Katy
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
All was excellent!
Katy and I had a great day, from the beautiful hotel/gardens to the food and service. All was excellent. Hannah, who was with us on the day, was incredible ,she went above and beyond and it was definitely appreciated.
Mags & Mal
Happy couple married in February
April 2024
The day was just amazing in every way
The day was just amazing in every way, the staff working at our wedding were exceptional and added a very special touch. The food was just outstanding, please pass our thanks onto the chef and their team. We are so so happy we chose Great Fosters to host our special day and yes, we have so many happy, loving and fun memories from the day. Your support and help in the lead up was also great, thank you for helping us in all the ways we needed it.
Claire & Jamie
Happy couple married in February
April 2024
We had the most amazing day
Thank you for all your help and hard work in the run up to the wedding. We had the most amazing day and Hannah and the rest of the team were fantastic. Thanks again! We fully intend to return for our wedding anniversary!!

Location & Contact Details for Great Fosters

Wedding Venue Address

Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9UR, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are very easy to find. Just put our postcode into Google maps and it will bring you straight to us!

Nearest Town

Egham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 Junction 13

Nearest Train Station

Egham

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

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Great Fosters Evening Wedding Showcase!

17th November 2024
We would love to welcome you to our Wedding Showcase on Sunday 17th November, running 11am - 3pm. Please contact gfsales@alexanderhotels.com to book your space!! The Wedding & Events Team x
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Great Fosters?

it would be far too rude of us to pick a favourite!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

You do not need to spend a fortune on added extras! Homemade and personal touches are far better.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Confetti made from the roses grown in both sets of parents' gardens

Describe Great Fosters in 5 adjectives

Historic, stunning, welcoming, attentive, flexible

Where’s the best photo spot at Great Fosters?

On the Japanese Bridge

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Great Fosters?

Yes but we are too discreet to mention names

What’s your favourite canapé?

Crostini, mozzarella, sun blushed tomato, basil, balsamic glaze (v)

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza cooked on our wood fired pizza oven. Yummy!

What is Great Fosters most unique feature?

Our Tithe Barn that was built in 1390 in New Malden and transported to Great Fosters in 1930

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our service
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