Celebrations
With 11 guest bedrooms and our proximity to Northampton and the A43 as well as junction 15a of the M1, the Walnut Tree Inn an ideal venue for any party or get together.
The Ellington Suite
Our large function room can accommodate up to 85 people for a seated meal or up to 120 for a finger buffet. It has its own bar and toilets as well as a separate entrance ensuring you total privacy for your event.
We will tailor the event to your specific requirements and offer a variety of menus created and cooked on the premises with flair and care by our talented team of chefs using only fresh ingredients. Please see below for menu details.
As well as stocking a wide variety of wines and spirits, the Ellington bar also stocks popular draught beers and lagers including Kronenbourg, Fosters, Guinness, Strongbow and John Smiths all at standard pub prices. If you require real ale, local brewery Frog Island will supply smaller barrels to order. Our license allows us to supply alcohol till 1am every day (except Sunday)
We have a full music license and can provide a variety of musical talent from classical guitarists to seven-piece jazz bands to suit your needs. We also have our own state-of-the-art PA, disco and lighting set-up and can provide our own dj to entertain your guests. Alternatively, you can provide your own entertainment.
As part of our service, our party co-ordinators will work with you closely to ensure your party gives your guests an unforgettable night and will arrange table and room decorations, cameras etc on your behalf or you can provide your own.
Our function room can be booked for £100 from 12.00-6.00pm or £150 from 6.00pm-1.00am or £250 for the whole day. Discounted rates are available Monday-Friday and Sundays.
Menus
Light Buffet Menu
£7.50 per person
A selection of filled sandwiches
Home made sausage rolls
Chef's tomato, basil and mozzarella pizza
Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks
Curried vegetable samosas
Melon slices
Finger Buffet Menu
£10.95 per head:
A selection of filled sandwiches
Home made sausage rolls
Tomato, mozzarella and basil pizza
Deep fried breaded plaice goujons
Curried vegetable samosas
Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks
A selection of English cheeses with grapes and celery
Melon slices
Fork Buffet Menu
£14.95 per head:
A selection of open sandwiches on ciabbata
Baked tomatos filled with fresh herb risotto
Lightly curried crispy chicken fillets
Warm Teriyaki marinated beef
Sesame and ginger coated tuna
Lightly spiced potato wedges with a sour cream dip
Chef's slection of salads
Hog Roast Menu
minimum 70 people
£10.95 per head
Generous portion of locally produced roast pork
Crackling
Apple sauce
Chef's own sage and onion stuffing
Wholemeal and white rolls
Selection of sauces
A choice of 3 salads:
Green salad
Mixed salad
Fennelslaw
Rice salad
Pasta salad
Dressings and dips
Seated Three Course Meal
£24.90 per person
Choose only one item from each course and,
if needed, a vegetarian option
To Start
Leek and potato soup
Fan of galia melon served with fruits of the forest
Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad
with a balsamic dressing
Chef's homemade chicken liver pate
served with Melba toast and Cumberland sauce
Flaked smoked trout salad dressed
with a horseradish cream
Main Course
Served with a selection of seasonal
vegetables and potatoes
Roast supreme of corn fed chicken
served with a mushroom and brandy sauce
Roast rump of beef
served with a Yorkshire pudding and roast gravy
Pan fried pork loin steak
served with an apple and cider sauce
Baked trout topped with toasted almonds
served with a lemon and parsley butter
Tomato and aubergine strudel
served with a cream and Stilton sauce
To Finish
Fresh fruit salad
Lemon tart served with chantilly cream
Crème caramel
Chocolate and brandy gateau
Summer fruits pudding with cassis
Cheese and biscuits
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Coffee or tea
