Picnics in the grounds
The very best way to enjoy a quintessentially British picnic is within our stunning Arboretum at West Lodge Park.
– Andrew Beale, Managing Director
Enjoy your Picnic in the wonderful Beale Arboretum.
Set within 35 acres you will have your own dedicated picnic area which has been specially selected to showcase a different feature of our grounds for your pleasure & relaxation.
Your picnic spot is yours to enjoy for 2 hours and are available from 12.30 with our last picnic being delivered at 4pm.
Once you arrive please call the hotel and member of the team will welcome you and guide you to your dedicated area. Your picnic will then be delivered for you to enjoy. We will pop back and check that everything is okay. You will also have a telephone number for a dedicated porter should you need anything else.
Once finished, all we ask is that you put your used items in the bag provided and notify us that you have finished, we’ll do the rest.
Picnics are for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8 and are only bookable a minimum of 72 hours in advance between 1st May & 30th September. To reserve your picnic please contact the hotel reception.
£27.50 per person
For a special occasion or just because you deserve it
Pimm's No 1 picnic £35 per person
Pink Gin and Tonic picnic £37 per person
Seedlip Garden 108 with Cucumber Tonic (alcohol free) at £37 per person
Champagne Picnic with a 20cl bottle of Lanvin Brut Champagne £47 per person
We have the following picnic options for you to choose from:
West Lodge Park Picnic
Served between 12.30-4.00pm
- Buffalo mozzarella with rocket pesto, toasted pine nuts, confit cherry tomatoes
- Scottish smoked salmon and dill tartlette
- Iberico charcuterie selection, Baby bocconcini, mixed olives, piquillo pepper, roasted artichokes, toasted flat bread
- Red pepper hummus, olive sour dough
- Salmon and prawn Scotch egg
- Traditional Greek salad, extra virgin olive oil
- Devonshire clotted cream and fresh strawberries
- Chocolate truffle selection
- Red velvet cake
- A bottle of still or sparkling water
- A selection of Eilles loose-leaf traditional, herbal or fruit teas
West Lodge Vegan Picnic
Served between 12.30-4pm
- Applewood smoked vegan cheddar
- Greek salad, extra virgin olive oil
- Crushed avocado & chilli filled olive baguette
- Vegan ham salad focaccia
- Vegetable & herb arancini
- Red pepper hummus
- Mixed olives, piquillo pepper, roasted artichokes
- Salted caramel cheesecake
- Fresh strawberries & blueberries
- A bottle of still or sparkling water
- A selection of Eilles loose-leaf traditional, herbal or fruit teas
West Lodge Park Afternoon Tea
Served between 2-4pm
- Finger sandwiches:
- Scottish smoked salmon and cracked black pepper
- Hertfordshire free-range egg mayonnaise, mustard cress
- Cucumber, cream cheese and dill
- A "spoonful" of wild mushroom, truffle & smoked applewood cheese
- Plain and fruit scones
- Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam
- Strawberry cream tart
- Mini filled macaroon
- Red velvet cake
- A selection of Eilles loose-leaf traditional, herbal or fruit teas
Vegan Afternoon Tea
Served between 2-4pm
- Finger sandwiches:
- Crushed avocado and semi-dried tomato
- Field mushroom and rocket
- Cucumber and mint
- A "spoonful" of wild mushroom, truffle & smoked applewood cheese
- Plain and fruit scones
- Vanilla soya cream and Tiptree strawberry jam
- Strawberry soya cream tart
- Salted caramel vegan cheesecake
- Red velvet cake
- A selection of Eilles loose-leaf traditional, herbal or fruit teas
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