Have Your Wedding at the Home of the Saints

At Franklin's Gardens we have the finest range of function rooms in the region to cater for your big day. All the suites have their own private entrance and bar which, together with our friendly and professional staff, make us the perfect location for your wedding or evening reception.

Call Trish Popiel our Conference & Events Manager, on 01604 751543 or e-mail patriciapopiel@northamptonsaints.co.uk for more details or to make an appointment to come and have a look around.

Function Rooms

Captains' Suite
Situated on the ground floor in the Tetley's Stand, the Captains' Suite is an ideal venue for around 100 people for a sit down wedding breakfast with an additional 50 or so guests for an evening reception. Wheelchair access and a large bar are enclosed together with extensive free parking.
£350 + VAT

Heroes Lounge
The split level room in the Heroes lounge makes the perfect venue for your wedding. The bridal table can sit on the top level, a foot or so above the seond tier with the bridal party and see all the guests below, and will comfortably accommodate up to 150 people for the wedding breakfast and evening reception. Wheelchair access, private bar and toilets are all enclosed in the lounge with free parking directly opposite.
£400 + VAT

Sturtridge Suite
Situated on the first floor the Sturtridge Suite overlooks the magnificent Franklin's Gardens pitch from behind the posts. With seating for up to 180 at your wedding, the polished wooden floor helps to quickly turn your day reception into a evening reception and dance the night away. Guests are welcome to stroll out onto the balcony and enjoy the superb view of our first class pitch and world reknowned rugby stadium.
£750 + VAT

Rodber Suite
The largest suite in the region, providing seating for up to 450 people for your wedding breakfast with space for an extra 300 to hit the dance floor with your evening reception. Perfect for a live band to perform in and if it's a big wedding you're after then look no further than the famous Rodber Suite.
£1000 + VAT

Above: The Sturtridge Suite overlooks the famous Franklin's Gardens pitch

Once you've taken your vows and exchanged rings, it's time for the party to begin and whilst the Best Man can start nervously rehearsing his speech, you and your guests can enjoy your well earned wedding breakfast. We have a splendid range of options to suit all tastes and budgets, take a moment to browse through the selection of menu's below. Of course, if there's something you'd really like for the big day that you can't find here then, by all means, let us know and we'll do our best to source it for you.

Wedding Breakfast Menus

Menu A

Cream of Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Seasoned with fresh tarragon, finished with parmesan croutons

Tender Pork Loin
Cooked with thyme and honey and served with a soy and ginger reduction, chive and onion mash, herb roast root vegetables

Traditional Sweet and Sticky Golden Syrup Tart
Served with boozy cream

After Dinner Colombian blend Coffee with Mints

£21.95 + VAT

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Menu B

Sweet and Sour Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Finished with fresh basil pesto

Roast Breast of Chicken
Served with herb stuffing, chipolata sausage and a rich roast pan gravy, herb roast potatoes and a panache of baby green vegetables

A Rich indulgence of Dark Chocolate
Served with Grand Marnier crème anglaise

After dinner Colombian blend of Coffee with Mints

£21.95 + VAT

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Menu C

A Smooth Duck and Orange Terrine
Served with sourdough bread and autumn apple chutney

Grilled Supreme of Salmon
Marinated with dill and sun dried tomatoes and dressed with an aged balsamic glaze. Served with crushed new potatoes, julienne of carrots with caraway seeds and a tossed mixed salad with fresh herb dressing

Light Italian Tiramisu
With a compote of berries and raspberry coulis

After Dinner Colombian blend Coffee with Mints

£23.95 + VAT

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Menu D

Melon Opera
Served with pineapple salsa and drizzled with mango coulis

Roast Leg of Lamb
Cooked with rosemary and a hint of garlic. Served with a rich pan roast gravy, thyme fondant potato and wilted baby spinach with parmesan

Tangy Lemon Tart
Set on a smooth raspberry coulis

After dinner Colombian blend Coffee with Mints

£23.95 + VAT

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Menu E

Open tart of Smoked Salmon, Prawns and Dressed Rocket
With balsamic glaze and basil oil

Grilled Supreme of Corn Fed Chicken
Finished with a sauce of wild mushroom, tarragon and white wine. Served with Rosemary and garlic mash and petit ratatouille set on an artichoke base

Toffee and Whisky Cheesecake
With sweet vanilla créme fraiche, finished with crushed almond croquant

After dinner Colombian blend Coffee with Mints

£24.95 + VAT

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Menu F

Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Soup
Finished with chunky croutons

Roast Sirloin of Prime Beef
Served traditionally with Yorkshire pudding and a rich horseradish and thyme gravy. Served with roast potatoes and glazed roasted root vegetables

Home baked Pecan Pie
Served with crushed strawberry cream

After dinner Colombian blend Coffee with Mints

£24.95 + VAT

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Menu G

A Pressing of Salmon and Monkfish
Served with oregano scented crackers with a prawn and chervil dressing

Prime Rump of English Lamb
Roasted with rosemary and a hint of garlic and finished with a redcurrant and red wine jus. Served with Thyme fondant potato, fine beans with roasted red pepper

Marbled White and Dark Chocolate Teardrop
Set on a crème de menthe syrup with amaretti syllabub

After Dinner Colombian blend Coffee with Mints

£26.95 + VAT

Banqueting Selector

As an alternative and to help us to offer the menu to match exactly the taste your looking for, have a look at our Banqueting Selector options below. You can choose one, two, three or more courses appropriate to your function. Each item is individually priced to allow you to work to your budget.

Soups

Sweet and Sour Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper
With wedges of sourdough bread
£4.15

Minted Pea and Pancetta
Served with chunky herb croutons
£4.15

Traditional French Onion Soup
Topped with a croute of glazed gruyere
£4.15

Creamy Broccoli, Stilton and Toasted Almond Soup
With home baked walnut bread
£3.25

A Potage of Puy Lentils and Forest Mushrooms
Garnished with country croutons
£3.40

All prices exclude VAT

Starters

Fan Tail of Melon with Tangy Lemon Sorbet
With a lime and ginger syrup
£4.95

Smooth Chicken Liver Terrine
With wedges of sourdough bread
£4.95

A Light Salad of Lightly Smoked Chicken Breast and Dressed Rocket
Finished with an avocado and mango salsa
£5.10

Crab and Apple Gateaux
With asparagus spears, parmesan shavings and sun dried tomato dressing
£4.25

Pave of Salmon Marinated in Five Spice
Set on a salad of Chinese vegetables with a plum and soy dressing
£4.25

All prices exclude VAT

Traditional English Roasts

Roast Sirloin of Prime English Beef served with Yorkshire Pudding
And rich roasting gravy
£14.50

Tender English le Fog Lamb roasted with Garden Rosemary and a hint of Garlic
Finished with minted lamb jus
£14.95

Honey and Herb Roast Loin of Pork
With apple sauce and roasted gravy seasoned with sage and brandy
£13.50

Roast Breast of Chicken with Herb Stuffing
Chipolata sausage and bacon rasher
£12.50

All our traditional roasts are served with roast potatoes and herb roasted root vegetables

All prices exclude VAT

Main Courses

Pan Fried Breast of Chicken
With thyme fondant potato, glazed root vegetables
And a shallot and vermouth sauce
£12.95

Roast Rump of Lamb carved on a bed of Dauphinoise Potato
With petit ratatouille and a robust rosemary and garlic jus
£15.25

A Tender braise of Prime English Rump
On a bed of pot roasted vegetables with parmesan toasted chipped potatoes
And a rich red wine sauce
£15.25

Rosette of Pork Loin with an Apricot, Dill and Shallot Forcemeat
On a bed of stilton mash with baby spinach
And a creamy grain mustard sauce
£12.95

Supreme of Corn Fed Chicken Breast
Set on a potato and parmesan gateau with stir fried vegetables
£15.25

Basil marinated Salmon Steak baked with a Chive and Chervil Crust
Served with sautéed courgettes, roast sweet peppers
Savoury braised potato and aged balsamic glaze
£15.25

Fillet of Cod glazed with Welsh Rarebit
On a bed of crushed new potatoes with buttered fine beans, sun blushed tomatoes and green herb pesto
£14.25

All prices exclude VAT

Vegetarian main course alternatives

A Tartin of Goats Cheese and Caramelised Onion
With a dressed fine endive and aged balsamic glaze

A Filo Pastry tart of Cherry Tomatoes and Glazed Chicory
Finished with a red onion and chilli sauce

Ragout of Wild Mushroom layered between Pastry Croustillants
Dressed with paprika olive oil

A Layered Gateau of Garlic Marinated Aubergine
With sun blushed tomatoes and celeriac remoulade

A Cornucopia of Avocado baked in Puff Pastry
Set on a bed of fine vegetables julienne

Please choose one vegetarian alternative to accommodate your vegetarian guests

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Desserts

A Rich Indulgence of Dark Chocolate
Set on a vanilla sponge base
With cointreau crème anglaise
£5.50

Traditional Pecan Pie
Topped with gingerbread ice cream
And boozy cream
£5.50

Tangy Lemon Tart
Served with a compote of raspberries
And a blackcurrant and cassis sauce
£5.50

Apple and Calvados Cheesecake
Drizzled with both raspberry and mango coulis
Garnished with a white chocolate scroll
£5.50

Traditional Golden Syrup Sponge Pudding
Scented with lemon zest
Served hot with lashings of creamy custard
£5.50

A Light Orange and Gran Marnier Bavarois
Set in a Belgian chocolate cup
Finished with lime and coconut sabayon
£5.50

A Platter of English and French Cheeses
With grapes, celery and autumn fruit chutney
£5.50

All prices exclude VAT

Coffee

Columbian blend of Coffee with Mint Crisps
£2.00

Columbian blend Coffee with Belgian Truffle
£2.60

All prices exclude VAT

Evening Reception Menus

Once the speeches are over and the guests arrive for the party, you'll be amazed at how hungry everyone gets again after a turn on the dance floor! Below are some examples of the buffet style menu's to lay on later in the evening.

The Premiership

Healthy eating finger buffet
Wedges of malted batons with low fat fillings
A kebab of balsamic marinated mushrooms and sweet peppers
Crisp vegetable crudities presented with low fat dips
Lemon pepper chicken goujons
Tortilla roulades with an assortment of delicate fillings
Spicy thai chicken cakes with wedges of fresh lime and sweet chilli dip
A display of fresh fruits
£10.50 ex VAT

The Sin Bin

Finger buffet for the big appetites
A selection of freshly made sandwiches in white and wholemeal breads
Cocktail sausages
Onion bhajis with onion relish
Breaded chicken drumsticks
Rosti potato and feta cheese parcels
Cheese and pepper lattice
Pork pie with mixed pickles & relishes with herb and mozzarella bruschetta
Buffet Cornish pasties
A display of fresh fruit
£10.95 + VAT

The Front Row

Cocktail finger buffet
A selection of freshly made sandwiches in white, wholemeal and softgrain breads
Butterfly breaded prawns with cucumber dip
Sweet onion and brie tartlet
Assorted vol au vents
Thai prawn and lemongrass fritters
Lemon pepper chicken goujons
Oriental dim sum
Thai prawn and chilli filo purse
Smoked salmon canapés
Prawn and sesame toasts
£12.50 + VAT

Pattiseries/Desserts

Chocolate éclairs £2.00
Croissant filled with raspberry confiture and whipped cream £2.80
Pain au chocolate £2.00
Cappuccino and chocolate chip pastry whirl £2.00
A selection of danish pastries £2.80
Traditional scones with cream and raspberry jam £2.00
A selection of mini tarts and patisseries £2.80
Fresh fruit kebabs with red pepper jam £2.00

All prices exclude VAT