Includes accommodation, food and drink.
Includes accommodation, food and drink.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
The Buttery & Glasshouse is a luxury wedding venue within The Bull Hotel, a 600-year-old inn, first licensed by Henry VIII in the sixteenth century, on the leafy road leading into the historic village of Wrotham. Located in a Kentish area of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the North Downs, it’s just a stone’s throw from the iconic Pilgrims’ Way trail. Despite its delightfully secluded feel, Wrotham village is easily accessible from the M20 and M25 motorways and main train lines into London Victoria (40 minutes to London by train).
The Buttery and Glasshouse is a spectacular space blending old and new, discreetly tucked behind the 14th-century coaching inn. It is a picture-perfect, one-stop destination venue offering couples all they need and a hidden surprise for expectant guests. The Buttery, originally the butler’s pantry, and The Glasshouse, a blank canvas that literally reflects the leafy green surroundings, seamlessly connect to create a stunning backdrop and work in perfect harmony, creating an awe-inspiring, contemporary and innovative backdrop. The Terrace links the two spaces, allowing you to move easily between them, offering a sunny spot for alfresco drinks by day and a vibrant illuminated area by night. With a variety of options for spaces, weddings flow seamlessly from one area to the next.
This venue is perfect for couples seeking an exclusive, indulgent wedding experience. Renowned for its incredible 2AA Rosette kitchen and 180-bottle wine collection, the inn offers a quintessentially English charm and authentic Kentish hospitality. The Bull also features 11 ensuite boutique bedrooms for you and your closest family and friends, ideal for a multi-day celebration.
It is a venue like no other; this is not your average Kentish barn. Designed with spatial flow in mind, the wedding day moves seamlessly between spaces. The Buttery works in perfect harmony with The Glasshouse, and the final result is an awe-inspiring, contemporary, and innovative backdrop that will provide a lasting impact on guests’ memories of the wedding.
The Buttery & Glasshouse is famous for its friendly, professional staff and is known as Kent’s best foodie wedding venue. With ten years of experience as a 2AA Rosette restaurant, the wedding breakfast menu offers classic and unique options, including a signature smoky twist from their imported Texan smoker. The cocktail menu, craft beer selection, and award-winning wine list are curated to delight and inspire.
The venue offers two different styles of packages designed to bring ease and joy to your wedding planning journey: an All-Inclusive Indulgent Package and a Build Your Own Bespoke Package.
I’d like to say a big thanks to Team Bull. You were all amazing and made our wedding extra special. The food and service were brilliant. The coordinators eased any pressure we had before hand and the whole day went as smooth as we imagined. Good luck with all the up-and-coming weddings. Hope the brides and grooms are as happy as we are.
On the day of the wedding itself, they treated not only us but all of our guests like royalty and made every one of them feel relaxed and special. The extra special attention they paid to some of the older generation with mobility issues was extremely heartwarming, nothing and I mean nothing was too much trouble. I am a bit of a control freak and work controlling Process and Procedures so have very exacting standards but had absolutely no problem letting the team handle everything and for this we were rewarded with a day that went like clockwork and a day that was enjoyed by everyone. Although I am writing this it comes from not only me and my husband but from the guests that we had at the wedding, as we have received so many fabulous comments since the wedding, not only on how much our guests enjoyed the day but also on The Bull Hotel and their staff (all of them). As you can imagine from this review, we would not have any hesitation in recommending The Bull to anyone, they make a special day ‘Fantastic’ and memorable for the right reasons.
Married July 2024
Thank you so much.
We can honestly say we are so grateful for all of your help on our special day, you made us feel so calm and at ease throughout the whole day. And even with the downpour of rain the day felt incredible. We have had so many people comment to us on how lovely The Bull, The Buttery and The Glass House are, they truly are little hidden gems.
We would like to say a massive thank you for everything that you did for us on our wedding day, it was amazing thanks to you guys. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is and just how good the food was. We also wanted to thank you so much for doing all you could to accommodate our special guest and you holding things for as long as you could to allow her time to get ready means the world to us, it made our day truly special. Another big thank for the lovely gift left in our room, a truly beautiful gesture. Thank you for making it the special day we had hoped for from the very start when we booked to the end when were checking out.
Thank you so much for putting together our dream wedding. We are completely blown away by everything the staff did to make it so special for us. The food was incredible, and everyone said they thought the venue was just beautiful. We loved every second of the day and I would definitely do it all over again.
We got married here on the 5th October and it was an absolute dream. As soon as we saw the venue last year, we knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding- but the team honestly exceeded all expectations. Emma and co worked tirelessly to ensure we had the wedding we wanted and nearly every guest commented to us on how much they loved the venue.
Being able to stay the night before definitely helped my stress levels- and it was incredible to see the whole team working flawlessly to pull together the wedding we had envisioned. A lot of suppliers we used, we found through the venue open day and the organisation between the venue and each one was astonishing.
We went for the Smokehouse feast (pulled pork and beef rib) and it. Was. Epic. We had a lot of compliments on the food from our guests, which (beyond choosing the meats) we definitely can’t take the credit for- so thank you to the chef!
I couldn’t recommend the venue highly enough- they gave us such an incredible day, filled with amazing moments amongst our nearest and dearest.
Married October 2024
We got married here just a few days ago, on Sat 8th June 2024. We fell in love with the venue when we visited on their summer open day last year and knew we had to book our wedding here. We loved the relaxed rustic vibe. We are so glad we did! The venue is so versatile, offering various spaces and packages.
We were able to make the space our own with just the right input from Emma, our brilliant wedding co-ordinator. Emma was great, through all the planning and preparation, and on the day itself from start to finish. We felt in very safe hands and the day ran like clockwork due to the brilliant staff.
The food was also amazing, and something which made our day extra special was being able to include our Labrador, as the venue is dog friendly! Many of our guests are still commenting on how much they loved the venue, food and staff. You won’t regret booking your wedding here.
Married June 2024
I’ve been trying to find the right words to express how grateful we, and all of our family and friends are to you and all of the staff at The Bull.
From the moment we met you, and saw the venue we just knew this is where we were meant to get married. You were nothing short of amazing, you put my mind at ease, and handled everything with professionalism and you really cared about giving us the perfect day. The venue is stunning, guests who are getting married this year wish they’d found you before making their booking elsewhere, everyone absolutely loved the day.
You, Dijon and Stacey felt like part of the family and we appreciated everything you did for us. It was the day I’d always dreamed of. Honestly Leigh Anne, we can’t thank you enough.
The Buttery and Glasshouse is stunning, and I honestly can’t imagine us having got married anywhere else now! We didn’t see another venue that was anything like as special as this – the spaces, surroundings, and design are all gorgeous and provide a really flexible setting for whatever kind of wedding you’re envisaging. You can style it in so many ways, but it’s also really beautiful even without tons of added decoration.
The food was out of this world – multiple guests have said it was one of the best meals of their life! We really wanted excellent food without having the wedding anywhere really formal or exclusive, and it honestly couldn’t have been better than it was. We also had a delicious evening buffet and next morning breakfast which was all amazing too.
We were just blown away by how wonderful our wedding day was, and so much of that was down to the incredible team at The Buttery and Glasshouse. We worked with Leigh Anne when we first booked our wedding there at the start of this year, and subsequently with Catherine as our wedding coordinator. A month after the big day, we’re missing being in touch with them, as they’d become like friends to us. They couldn’t have done more – they are warm and personable, communicative, and super organised. We had total confidence in their ability to deliver everything we discussed, and also loved that they were so receptive to ideas rather than sticking to a package of limited options. Our day felt so personal and full of joy, largely thanks to the talented people we worked with who made it possible for us to bring our vision to life.
Beyond the coordinators, we found all the staff, we interacted with totally competent and so lovely – and it all added to the ease and atmosphere of a beautiful day. We will be grateful to the whole team at The Bull always for the most perfect day that we can’t stop talking about!
Married September 2023
Amazing wedding venue and planning. Emma and the team made our dream day go seamlessly and we thoroughly enjoyed every second. The food, the space, the customer service and the thoughtfulness / attention to detail in the lead up and on the day. We loved the fact we could stay the night before with our close friends and family to set up and it made the morning after really relaxing. We even took our young daughter to the park round the corner after breakfast before the morning preparations began! We had plenty of time the morning after the wedding to enjoy breakfast, check out and clear up the rest of our things. We were not rushed and so many guests commented how relaxed the day was.
Married September 2024
Yes, we offer bespoke packages according to the number of guests - 30, 50 or 100. We do also have a tiny wedding package for the tiniest minimony!
Yes, we are always happy to hear your ideas and help you to put your own stamp on the day. We will prepare a bespoke quote and payment plan to spread the cost.
Yes, we are licensed for ceremonies and civil partnerships with three venue options: The Buttery, The Glasshouse or The Terrace (outdoor). When you book your wedding with us, we contact Kent County Council directly and book the ceremony so you can sit back and relax! All you need to do is wait for further instructions from 'A Kentish Ceremony'.
You don't have to hold your ceremony here at The Buttery & Glasshouse. Many couples hold only their wedding reception here, having married elsewhere.
The on-site 2AA Rosette chefs have prepared two options for three-course wedding breakfast menus. We also offer the signature smokehouse feast from The Ole Hickory Pits, our smoker imported from Texas. Grazing tables, artisan pizzas and vegan menus are also available.
Yes, some of our packages include exclusive use of the whole inn with an option to add additional days if you want to make a long weekend of it!