Group Lunches, Suppers & Refreshments
Advance group bookings in Wellingborough only; not available on the café menu. Buffet or family-style service at Swanspool Pavilion.
Make an enquiry
Email hello@swanspoolpavilion.co.uk with your date, serving time, guest numbers, menu choice, allergies and dietary requirements, or call 01933 322119. We will confirm availability and send a written quote.
Jacket Potatoes · £9pp
Potatoes, butter and dressed salad. Choose two fillings for the group, served in sharing bowls: beef chilli; cheddar and beans; tuna mayonnaise; vegetable chilli.
Hot Meals · £10pp
Choose one main for the group:
Beef chilli with rice & tortillas
Chicken curry with rice & naan
Vegetable & chickpea curry, with rice & naan
Sausage casserole with mash & seasonal vegetables
Ploughman’s · £10pp
Mature cheddar, pork pie, ham, crusty bread, butter, chutney, pickled onions and salad.
Add a Course
Homemade soup starter · +£2pp
Dessert · +£3pp: choose apple crumble and custard, chocolate brownie, or lemon posset with shortbread.
Cake platter: one standard portion each.
Sandwich Buffets
Sandwiches & crisps · £8pp
With cake platter · £11pp
With cake & one tea/filter coffee · £13pp
Full buffet · £11pp
Sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, crisps, crudités and hummus.
With cake platter · £14pp
With cake & one tea/filter coffee · £16pp
Tea, Coffee & Cake
Self-service tea and filter coffee, with milk and sugar.
One cup each with biscuits · £2.50pp
Two cups each with biscuits · £4pp
Served at agreed breaks within 3 hours.
Cake platter · £3pp
One cup each with cake · £5pp
Cake selection varies. Individual barista drinks charged at café prices.
Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are included at the same package price when agreed in advance.
Room hire is separate. Out-of-hours minimum charges may apply.
Booking Payment & Balance
Bank transfer preferred; card accepted; cash by arrangement in person. Pay 25% by the deadline in your quote; payment instructions supplied. This counts towards your total. We confirm bookings in writing once paid. The balance is due seven days before the event, based on final numbers and any minimum catering charge agreed in your quote.
Final Details & Dietary Requirements
Confirm final numbers, menu and dietary requirements at least seven days before the event; shorter notice by arrangement. Choose one main menu and one dessert if wanted. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are included at the same package price when agreed in advance.
Allergies
Tell us about allergies when enquiring so we can agree suitable arrangements. Our kitchen handles all 14 major allergens; traces of allergens cannot be excluded.
Cancellation & Changes
Reduce numbers up to seven days before the event; any quoted minimum charge still applies. Later reductions are charged on confirmed numbers, less costs saved. Cancellation charges reflect reasonable net losses after savings or replacement bookings, capped at the full agreed catering order price, excluding room hire. Payments already made count towards the charge; any excess is refunded.
Room Hire & What’s Included
Crockery, cutlery, serving equipment and clearing are included. Room hire: contact Wellingborough Town Council at Swanspool@wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk and pay separately. Minimum spend outside café hours may apply; please ask for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do group meals need to be booked in advance?
Yes. Group lunches, suppers, buffets and refreshments are available for advance room bookings and are not part of the everyday café menu.
How do I enquire about a group booking?
Email hello@swanspoolpavilion.co.uk or call 01933 322119 with your preferred date, serving time, guest numbers, menu choice and dietary requirements.
Can you cater for vegetarian, vegan and allergy requirements?
Vegetarian and vegan alternatives can be included when agreed in advance. Please tell us about allergies when enquiring. Our kitchen handles all 14 major allergens, so traces cannot be excluded.
When is payment due?
A 25% payment is required by the deadline in your quote to confirm the booking. The balance and final guest numbers are due seven days before the event.
Is room hire included in the catering price?
No. Room hire is arranged and paid separately through Wellingborough Town Council. Crockery, cutlery, serving equipment and clearing are included with the catering.