Welcome Receptions
Your welcome reception sets the tone for your entire wedding day, and at High House, we ensure it's an experience filled with warmth, charm, and beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Essex countryside, our venue offers a picture-perfect backdrop for your arrival, with sweeping views of our stunning secret gardens and elegant spaces.
The Perfect Start to Your Love Story
Welcome
The welcome reception at High House is designed with effortless elegance in mind for a truly special moment. Following the exchange of your vows, you’ll be embraced by the serene atmosphere of the Essex countryside. Our contemporary Stable Bar & Courtyard offers a relaxed elegance where every moment feels like it’s been crafted just for you. Your guests can explore the 6 acres of beautiful grounds, admiring the romantic English country gardens, orchard, and vineyard. It’s not just a space — it’s an experience, where laughter, joy, and excitement fill the air, ensuring the celebration starts with the perfect tone.
Food and Drink Curated with Care
Delight
From signature cocktails to mouthwatering canapés, the food and drink at your welcome reception are an extension of your personal style. Whether you choose to indulge in a glass of bubbly while mingling on the terrace or opt for a more relaxed grazing table, our talented chefs work with you to create a bespoke offering that reflects your taste and sets the stage for the rest of your day.
We take food seriously and have put together a delicious menu with ingredients sourced within 30 miles of the venue with the best the region has to offer. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully selected, each dish is crafted to delight both the eyes and the palate.
A Countryside Escape
Secret Garden
Nestled in the heart of Essex, High House offers an unparalleled setting for your welcome reception. With panoramic views of our landscaped gardens, charming terraces, and the elegance of our barn, every corner of the venue is designed to enhance the feeling of timeless beauty. Whether your reception takes place under the natural light of the open terrace or in the warmth of the barn’s intimate setting, you’ll be surrounded by stunning views that perfectly complement the joy of the occasion. It’s a place where nature and elegance meet to create unforgettable moments.
Your Wedding Breakfast: Your Way
Dinner is Served
As your welcome reception flows effortlessly into the rest of your day, the wedding breakfast at High House continues the theme of elegance and personalisation within the light-filled Orangery. Here, your meal becomes more than a moment - it becomes a memory.
Our 30-mile menus are at the heart of this experience. Carefully curated by our highly skilled chefs, they showcase the best ingredients sourced exclusively from trusted local producers within a 30-mile radius of the estate. This is a rare commitment among UK wedding venues, and one we’re incredibly proud of. By championing seasonality and provenance, our team crafts homemade dishes that not only celebrate the countryside around us but consistently wow our couples and their guests.
Whether you imagine a refined, plated dinner or a relaxed family-style feast, your menu will be shaped around your tastes and elevated by the freshness, quality, and creativity that define every plate. With each detail seamlessly taken care of, you’re free to savour the atmosphere - and each delicious bite - knowing your dining experience is truly one of a kind.
Orangery Capacity
Wedding Breakfast - 140
Evening Reception - 200
