Wallingford is a captivating combination of old-world elegance and personalised warmth set amidst rolling hills and timeless gardens that delight with their natural beauty. We are a team of dedicated and passionate foodies, here to listen and advise, making sure that your day is a poem with hands, feet and a mysterious heart.
Where to begin? Have a read below and then get in touch with Jeanette to organise a rendezvous or chat about well, everything.
“There is no “I ”, there’s only “we ”.”
— Jennifer Sodini
Elopement Package
For boutique gatherings of up to 26 guests (14 staying in house),
see our Whole House Exclusive Package
Venue
Wallingford Wedding
from $15,000
(including GST)
Accommodation for 2 nights for up to 14 guests
Early check in the day prior to your wedding and late check out.
Access for set-up and deliveries two days prior to your big day.
Exclusive usage of Wallingford house and grounds. Inclusions are the pool and pool pavilion, reading room (great spot for hair and make-up), main sitting room, formal dining room, 8 bedrooms (5 with ensuites) and the beautiful, beautiful gardens.
Chef consultation, customised menus.
Cutlery, dinnerware, and glassware.
All staffing requirements.
Dedicated bridal party host.
Spaces
Dining Room
Maximum 26 guests (seated)
Lounge & Dining Room
Maximum 75 guests (standing)
Lawn & Marquee
Maximum 120 guests (seated or standing)
Wallingford Homestead
Food & Drinks
As we get to know the eclectic nature of your palate, we will develop a menu that is in keeping with your vision all the while being mindful of seasonality of the produce we use.
Menu creation and tastings are available once your wedding is confirmed.
Beverage menus are available and do change throughout the year, for a current copy please let us know. Beverages can be purchased on consumption from Wallingford. We are currently unable to provide BYO
Sample
Seated Menu*
$190 p/p
(including GST)
CANAPÉS
Sweet corn beignet, smoked romesco
Eggplant, miso, purple dawn
Skewered Free-range chicken, sorrel
Pauà dumplings, black vinegar, shallots
Prawn toast, chilli aioli
MAIN (50/50)
Beef fillet (M/R), chard, pressed grains, native mushrooms,
roast garlic, caramelised cipollini onions
Organic chicken & pistacchio ballotine, sweet corn,
blacked leek, parmesan foam
Garden greens
Waiporoporo potatoes
DESSERT
Lemon & lime bavarois, sablè
Sample
Cocktail Menu*
$135 p/p
(including GST)
CANAPÉS
Avocado, wild crayfish cracker, blackened lime
Snapper, makrut lime, blue corn
Tempura of wild caught prawn
Mushroom risotto, romesco
Fresh fig, bresaola, blue cheese
Organic chicken soup dumplings
MINI MEALS
Ora King salmon, soba, crisp greens, ginger dressing, furikake
Slow cooked lamb shoulder, butternut, labneh, chimi churri
FILLERS
Pulled Pasture Pork, soft roll, apple slaw, sriracha mayo
BBQ Brisket, milk bun, bacon relish, pickle, cheddar
SWEET CANAPÉS
Cherry lamington
Kumara & honey “Magnum”
*Prices and menu listed are approximate and may change without notice.
Our Preferred Suppliers
Suppliers
Marquees and furnishings are additional. We partner exclusively with Ted and Patch from Flagship Events who provide the marquee. They are warm and welcoming, uber professional and come oodles of know-how when it comes to putting all together for your special day.
Flagship Events
Tents/flooring/lights and heating
Ted Thorp
M: 0277890083 | E: ted@flagshipevents.nz | www.flagshipevents.nz
Flock Events
Furniture and styling
Kris & Allie
M:0275955724 | E:hello@flockevents.co.nz | www.flock events.co.nz
I Do Glamour Weddings
Event hire and styling
Alex
M:0278414649 | E:info@glamourhire.co.nz | www.glourhire.co.nz
Orlando MacDonald
Celebrant:
M:0276035222 | E:orlandomacdonald@hotmail.co.nz
Photographers
David Le – www.davidle.co.nz
Meredith Lord – www.meredithlord.com
Heather Lidell - www.heatherlidell.com
Pippa Marffy - @wander_pip
Styling:
Miss Frou Frou - www.missfroufrou.nz
Florists
Susanna Todd - www.susannatoddflowers.co.nz
Pixie Munro - www.pixieblooms.co.nz
Cakes
The Pretty Little Details - www.prettylittledetails.co.nz
Finch - hellofinchhello@gmail.com
Audio Visual
Henry Norton - www.sightsoundservices.com
Contact
We welcome you to visit us at Wallingford and discuss your dream wedding.
Appointments can be made at various times to suit your schedule.
