We love the Chichester Hotel in Essex as a wedding venue for relaxed, rustic celebrations with a modern twist. This pretty spot is popular for its flexibility, being able to offer a variety of spaces and options for any couple.
The standout space is the recently overhauled Essex Barn, which has been lovingly brought back to its original splendour through gentle restoration. The vaulted and oak beamed ceiling ensure the space feels wide and open while maintaining a sense of cosiness.
As a licensed wedding venue, you can have your whole day hosted here, being legally married earlier in the day before partying the night away with your guests later on. Your dedicated wedding planner will help to create the perfect day for you and your other half, offering advice along the day to ensure the celebration is a personalised reflection of you both as a couple. One of the biggest strengths of The Chichester Hotel is its passion for the food options at all the celebrations it caters for. You’ll have the choice of dishes like chicken liver pate with toast, chutney and salad or a classic prawn cocktail for starters, while mains might see you and your guests enjoy a roast sea bass fillet with thyme and sea salt new potatoes or slow roasted pork belly with confit savoy cabbage. For pudding you’ll have your pick of chocolate brownies, crème brulee, raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake or a lemon tart which comes accompanied by clotted cream and a bright berry compote. Little ones are also carefully considered with a dedicated children’s menu offered that features crowd-pleasers like sausage and mash, mini fish pies or a classic burger and chips.
To ensure you make the most of your big day, the hotel has a whole selection of comfortable, classy bedrooms to choose from that allow you stay on site with all your favourite family and friends. There’s the option to block book the hotel if you know you’re likely to use all of the rooms, with the hotel then managing individual requests from your guests.