Host your wedding reception or private celebration at Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex, surrounded by romantic vineyards and open countryside, with sun-dappled rows of vines and a large balcony overlooking the estate creating a beautiful backdrop for your day. Just outside Haywards Heath, the estate is within easy reach for guests from London, Brighton and across the South of England, and below you’ll find all the details you need to plan your reception, including spaces and capacity, catering options, estate wines, and pricing.
Reception Spaces
The Eighteen Acre Restaurant
Capacity: 120 seated | 200 standing
The Eighteen Acre Restaurant is a light, contemporary space overlooking the vineyard, suited to larger wedding receptions and seated wedding breakfasts. Full-height windows look out across the vines, while a large balcony extends the space outdoors, providing uninterrupted vineyard views — ideal for drinks, photographs or time outside with guests.
The layout allows for dining, speeches and an evening celebration within the same space, offering flexibility throughout your reception.
Availability: Floor plans, table layouts, and supplier access details are available upon request for you or your wedding planner.
Private Dining Room
Capacity: 40 seated | 50 standing
For smaller receptions, rehearsal dinners or more intimate celebrations, the Private Dining Room offers a separate space within the estate.
Availability: Floor plans, table layouts, and supplier access details are available upon request for you or your wedding planner.
Catering Options
You can have all your food prepared on site by our restaurant team, or choose your own caterer if you prefer — whatever works best for your day. We offer flexible formats to suit your plans and guest numbers.
A structured option, perfect for a traditional seated wedding breakfast. Choose from a selection of carefully prepared starters, mains and desserts, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Hot & Cold Buffet
Price: From £60 per person (minimum 40 guests)
Includes: A welcome glass of wine from our Lychgate range
Our buffet option offers a relaxed, informal dining experience, ideal for larger gatherings or evening celebrations. Guests can help themselves to a variety of flavours while enjoying the vineyard setting.
Hot option example: Chilli or vegetarian curry with rice, followed by a local cheeseboard with granary bread and crackers.
Cold option example: Charcuterie selection with granary bread and crackers.
Restaurant Hire Without Catering
Price: £30 per person
If you are arranging external catering, please contact us to discuss supplier access, kitchen facilities and corkage arrangements.
Canapés & Drinks Reception
Price: From £15 per person
Includes: Glassware, crockery, cutlery, napkins, staffing and full bar service
Perfect for: Welcoming guests before your wedding breakfast
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