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Helen & Justin Cain of The Movable Feast are delighted to have been featured in the September edition of ETC magazine - The Bury Free Press’s monthly magazine available both on-line and distributed throughout Bury St. Edmunds, Newmarket, Sudbury and Stowmarket.
The article charts their businesses development over the past twelve years and provides an insight into the preparation and planning required to make The Movable Feast’s events so successful.
To view the article, please follow this link :- Article
For further information, please call Helen on 01359 231231.
The Cambridge Union Society has been at the centre of University life in Cambridge for nearly two centuries. With one of the most unique buildings in the city and a wonderfully quiet location, hidden behind the only Norman round church in the country, The Union have what must be one of the most unique and versatile venues in Cambridge.
Looking ahead to the festive season, The Cambridge Union have teamed up with The Movable Feast to offer a selection of menus appropriate to any budget or occasion. From the debating chamber, seating 420, to the Fairfax Rhodes room in the library holding 42 for conference or formal dining, their wide variety of facilities provide opportunities for small meetings, conferences, private events and parties of any size.
The facilities at The Cambridge Union are available throughout the year, with a dedicated Events Manager to oversee all arrangements. Adding the expertise of The Movable Feast team too now provides the centre of Cambridge with an historic and beautiful venue offering first rate food and wines at very affordable prices.
For more information, please contact David Harrison, Bar & Events Manager on 01223 566421 or barandeventsmanager@cus.org.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester joining other celebrities and guests at a magnificent fundraising dinner in St Edmundsbury Cathedral in June 2009. This very special evening celebrated the 25th birthday of St Nicholas Hospice Care and helped to raise vital funds for the well respected local charity.
Thanks to the generosity of the Dean and Chapter and with the help of a team of volunteers, the Cathedral’s central Nave had the pews removed and was transformed for the first time in living memory, into a spectacularly impressive banqueting hall for one evening only. The evening started with a champagne reception in the Cloister and Garth Lawn and was followed by a sumptuous dinner provided by The Movable Feast in the Nave with wines included. Entertainment for the evening was provided by a number of outstanding instrumentalists and vocalists, including ‘Collegium Regale’, The Choral Scholars of the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
Max Milburn, Chairman of St Nicholas Hospice Care’s Special Events Committee said, “The event was a wonderful night of music, fine food and wine in the presence of HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, other celebrities; and held in what is a truly unique venue.”
All profits from the evening were donated to St Nicholas Hospice Care, who care and support local people and their families live with terminally ill and life-limiting conditions. With running costs of £10,000 a day, fundraising events of this caliber are a vital life-line to the charity. A number of lecturers and students from West Suffolk College were also involved, by generously donating their time to work alongside The Movable Feast both in the preparation and service of the dinner. Justin Cain, Movable Feast Chef Director said, “It was an absolute privilege to be involved in such an original and amazing event. We were thrilled to have been selected as caterers, especially to support one of our very favourite charities.”
For more information, please contact Wendy Evans, Fundraising Administrator on 01284 747616 or email wendy.evans@stnh.org.uk
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Venues Where We Are Approved Caterers
Sole Catering Partners:-
Childerley, Cambridge:
Childerley Hall is a celebrated historic house of Elizabethan origin, and where Charles I was once held under house arrest. Set in magnificent gardens created by the present owner, Chloe Jenkins, it is still a family home surrounded by farmland. Adjacent to the grounds is the splendid Victorian farmstead which boasts one of the finest and longest timber-framed barns in England.
Childerley, with its romantic gardens and its superb facilities, now offer a unique setting for weddings and receptions.
Located just six miles west of Cambridge, the journey begins along the 1.5 mile drive culminating with a breathtaking view of the Hall, the Chapel and the Victorian barns. Ample parking is available, and nearby Cambourne offers excellent hotel accommodation.
The versatility of the venue is exceptional: with clever screening, the Long Barn can accommodate anywhere from 100 to 500 seated for dinner; the Concert Barn can accommodate 600 theatre style; the Chapel can provide an intimate setting for a dinner for 10, to a corporate “away day” venue for 20, to a wedding blessing for 80 (a wedding licence is not permitted in the chapel, but a civil licence is being applied for the Long Barn and possible other locations in 2009); and the Gardens offer a wonderful lawn for receptions and a magical backdrop for photographs. The adjacent farmland lends itself to team building days and Childerley’s farm tours have become much sought after.
www.childerley.org
Approved Caterers:-
Alpheton Hall Barns:
A beautiful venue for both wedding receptions and civil ceremonies just South of Bury St. Edmunds, yet set amidst acres of rolling Suffolk countryside, a 10th Century Hall, Moat, Medieval fish pond and adjoining the Church. This exceptionally well equipped and gorgeous barn can comfortably seat up to 200 guests and still have plenty of space for dancing afterwards.
www.alpheton-hall-barns.co.uk
Anglesey Abbey:
Anglesey Abbey’s truly stunning gardens, once developed by Lord Fairhaven with their working watermill, wildlife discovery area and statuary, provide the most amazing backdrop for a quintessentially English wedding celebration. Drinks receptions are held in the Rose Garden or on the Front Lawn, with a choice of either The Redwood Restaurant or The Glade Marquee for dining. The restaurant can seat up to 200 guests and the marquee up to 150.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Anstey Hall, Cambridge:
A wonderful Conference and Wedding venue set right in the centre of Cambridge. Anstey suits every occasion, from an intimate celebration to a large corporate event and is licensed for Civil Wedding ceremonies. The Grand Ball Room accommodates up to 100 dining guests, with up to a further 500 dining guests seated in a lavishly furnished Marquee.
www.ansteyhall.co.uk
The Cambridge Union:
The Cambridge Union Society has been at the centre of University life in Cambridge for nearly two centuries. With one of the most unique buildings in the city and a wonderfully quiet location, hidden behind the only Norman round church in the country, The Union have what must be one of the most unique and versatile venues in Cambridge.
From their debating chamber, seating 420, to the Fairfax Rhodes room in the library holding 42 for conference or dining, their wide variety of facilities provides opportunities for small meetings, conferences, private events and parties or even weddings.
www.cus.org
Culford Hall, Bury St Edmunds:
The historic Hall offers a range of rooms, from stately dining rooms and Victorian libraries to conferences and smaller workshop facilities. The purpose-built Centenary Hall is an auditorium, with stage lighting, seating 500 in theatre mode, and 250 for dining and dancing.
Weddings can take place in Culford Church within the Park, and guests are able to walk across the magnificent South Lawns to the Reception within the Hall itself. Drinks can be served on the terraces overlooking the formal lawns and the gardens provide a magical backdrop for treasured photographs.
www.culford.co.uk
Glemham Hall, Woodbridge:
Set amidst 300 acres of beautiful Suffolk UK parkland, the Glemham Marquee Wedding Reception Venue, based at Glemham Hall, is the perfect setting for that special event. The marquee is sited in a secluded garden against the backdrop and splendour of Glemham Hall, one of the most spectacular venues in East Anglia. With a 180-seat capacity, the marquee is a modern framed marquee, with a solid wooden floor and comes equipped with both mains electricity and water.
www.glemhamhall.co.uk
Haughley Park Barn, Stowmarket:
The Barn is set in the beautiful grounds of Haughley Park House, easily accessible from the A14 dual carriage way, and has ample parking facilities for a large number of cars. The buildings were restored in 1977, to be used as meeting rooms, and are Grade 2 listed.
The Barn makes an excellent setting for weddings and receptions of between 50 and 130 guests. They provide the space, heat, light and existing equipment and you organise the rest to get the kind of celebration you want.
www.haughleyparkbarn.co.uk
Priory Hall, Hadleigh:
This beautiful Tudor Hall is just outside of Hadleigh and offers complete freedom to enjoy the lake, orchards, nott garden and lawns knowing you'll be the only party there. The Tudor Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies; the walled terrace and lawns are perfect for reception drinks and the summer dining area makes full use of the lake view. The Ballroom accommodates up to 120 guests whilst the lakeside marquee can seat up to 150.
www.prioryhall.com
The Red Barn at South Runcton,
nr. Kings Lynn:
A beautifully restored Tythe Barn now offering a wonderful setting for special events throughout the year. The barn can seat approximately 100 guests with a raised area for dancing and also benefits from an adjoining marquee which can either be used for drinks receptions & bar area or increase the dining capacity further. The barn is fully equipped and has plenty of car parking on site.
www.theredbarnnorfolk.co.uk
Smeetham Hall, Sudbury:
This beautiful, water-fronted, privately owned 16th century barn, set within a property listed in the Domesday Book, is an ideal venue for civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, parties, dances and corporate events. The 16th Century Barn has been beautifully converted for civil ceremonies; wedding receptions, parties, dances and corporate events .The Barn can comfortably seat 40-150 guests, whilst the Marquee stands within a sheltered courtyard and is perfect for barbeques and hog roasts for the more informal event.
www.smeethamhall.co.uk
St Edmundsbury (Bury St Edmunds):
Athenaeum - The Athenaeum is a wonderful recently refurbished Grade I listed building with a Georgian chandeliered ballroom ideal for special occasions such as wedding receptions for 160 covers and celebration dinners, located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds. With a number of additional rooms it is also perfect for conferences and seminars for up to 235 guests.
Corn Exchange - The Corn Exchange is a splendid Victorian listed building right in the centre of Bury St Edmunds. It is just right for larger dinner dances, parties, concerts, craft fairs and classes for 300 – 400people.
www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk
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