The manicured grounds and the views from the Waterstone ...

Welcome to the Macdonald Portal Premier Golf & Country Club.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to show case our superb facilities to you and that you are
considering to host your special day with us.

The perfect wedding requires a stunning setting and the Macdonald Portal Resort is the perfect
choice for your celebration. The manicured grounds and the views from the Waterstone Suite’s
balcony across the private estate and the Cheshire plain are the picture perfect backdrop for your
wedding day; please do book a visit so that you can see all the options available.

Our expert wedding planners will be delighted to help you every step of the way to create the day
of your dreams. From planning a sumptuous banquet or a simple yet delicious buffet to
recommending the finest florists, entertainers and photographers in the area, you can count on us
to deliver an elegant experience, tailor-made for you.

Whether you are looking for an intimate get together or a lavish banquet, at Portal Premier we have
the room and service styles to suit and with years of experience we certainly know how to throw a
good party.

We offer award-winning cuisine, impeccable service and comprehensive wedding packages
making sure that we exceed your expectations for the most memorable day of your lives.

Our experienced team is ready to guide you every step of the way and if you need some ideas for
your pre-wedding party, take a look at our spa, and golf breaks.

We look forward to hosting your big day at Macdonald Portal Premier.

With Warm Regards

Sacha Cauwels-Wigan
General Manager

The Macdonald Portal Promise

A beautiful wedding requires meticulous planning and a stunning setting.

We know that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and our years of
experience in creating unforgettable memories in the stylish and beautiful setting of our resort is a
reassuring thought for you, your family and friends that your day is in safe hands.

From your initial enquiry with the Portal Premier team you will experience the warm hospitality of our
experienced and dedicated team.

When booking your special day at Premier we will take the stress out of organising your big day and
guide you every step of the way with advise and reassurance and with this in mind our wedding
brochure has been designed. So sit back and relax whilst perusing our brochure and call us to book
your appointment and meet your wedding planner to discuss your perfect day.

As part of our dedication to your wedding we offer the Portal Promise consisting of the following:

 Dedicated wedding planner to advise & guide you every step of your journey
 Services of the Portal Master of Ceremonies on the day of your wedding
 Personalised menu cards in white or ivory
 Square or round silver cake stand with knife
 White table linen including napkins
 Feature double room for the bride & groom on the wedding night
 Dance Floor
 Ample complimentary car parking on site
 A glass of Champagne for the bride & groom on arrival
 Preferential bedroom rate for your wedding guests
 Fifty percent discount of a wedding breakfast trial meal
 Spectacular photo opportunities in abundance with stunning views and manicured

gardens
 Use of a wedding golf buggy to compliment your photographs
 Ten percent discount on all treatments for the bride & groom
 Ten percent discount on bridal make up for the bridal party

Planning & Booking Your Wedding

Initial show around
Once you have selected Premier as a possible venue for your forthcoming wedding, please call our
wedding planners on 0844 879 9082, who will be delighted to arrange a mutually convenient date
and time to show you around our stunning venue and discuss the different options available to you.

Waterstone Suite
The Waterstone Suite can accommodate an intimate reception for 50 guests up to a banquet of
150 with evening guests up to 200. The octagonal room with its own private bar and balcony with
sweeping views across the private estate and the Cheshire Plain is the perfect setting for your
special day.

Civil Ceremonies
Macdonald Portal Premier holds an approved licence to hold civil ceremonies. At this point we do
ask that should you wish to hold your Civil Ceremony at Premier to ensure you contact the register
office direct to book the registrar services before confirming your wedding date with us.
Chester Register office: Tel: 0300 123 7037
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Provisional Bookings
Following your visit to Premier we will be delighted to provisionally hold your chosen date for your
wedding with no obligation for a period of 14 days.

Confirming your wedding date
To confirm your booking, we ask for a £500.00 deposit with a letter of confirmation. The deposit is
non-refundable and non-transferable.
We also ask you to confirm if a block of bedrooms is required for your guests.
We will then send you a wedding contract which we ask you to sign and return.

Wedding Meetings
Your dedicated wedding planner will be delighted to meet with you to
discuss your wedding details on a regular basis. Our team are always available to assist you with
your planning at any time; this includes recommendations for suppliers of items to build your perfect
day. The final meeting will be arranged for two weeks before your wedding. We will arrange for
storage of your wedding items such as place cards, in the run up to your wedding should you
require it.

Accommodation
A block of maximum 10 bedrooms can be offered at a preferential wedding rate. This bedroom
block is given a unique booking code and will be available for your guests to book direct with the
hotel reservations team. Rooms not booked six weeks before your wedding will automatically be
released.
The wedding bedroom rate is £130 for weddings taking place in 2012 and £140 for weddings taking
place in 2013. For weddings after 2013 please contact your wedding planner to discuss bedroom
rates. The room rate is based on two guests sharing a Classic double or a twin room on bed &
breakfast basis. Cots are available at a minimal fee.

Payment
Following the non-refundable deposit of £500.00, we ask that 50% of the estimate price is paid 6
months before your wedding date. A further payment of 75% of the estimated price is due 3 months
before the wedding date. We will issue an invoice which will be based on the final numbers. We ask
that this invoice is paid in full 6 weeks prior to your wedding. Please see the attached terms and
conditions for further details.

Wedding Packages
This brochure is a comprehensive guide to our food and drinks available. We offer both set menus
and a selector to give you the ultimate choice and flexibility to bespoke your wedding day. A
selection of service styles from plated banqueting to family and full silver service can be offered.
Please note we ask for all guests to be catered for, for the wedding breakfast and evening buffet/
midnight munchies. Our range of drinks packages and extensive wine lists are there to compliment
your arrangements. Should you have any further requirements to the selection on offer we will be
delighted to offer assistance in sourcing suitable alternatives. We regret that we do not allow food or
drinks to be brought in from outside the premises.

All our wedding packages include
The Portal promise
Room Hire for the wedding breakfast*
3 course wedding breakfast including tea & coffee with shortbread hearts
A welcome drink of Bucks Fizz, Pimms, Pinot Grigio Sparkling Rosé or Juice
1 glass of Macdonald Cellar selection red or white wine to accompany the wedding breakfast
A glass of sparkling wine for the toast
A choice of evening buffet including 6 items from buffet selector **

* room hire charge does apply to the civil ceremony room
** hog roasts not included

October 2012 – March Saturday Sunday to Friday
2013 £60.00 per person £55.00 per person
April 2013 - September
2013 £70.00 per person. £65.00 per person
October 2013 – March
2014 £65.00 per person £60.00 per person
April 2014 - September
2014 £70.00 per person. £65.00 per person

All prices in this brochure are inclusive of VAT at the current rate of 20%.
Should your guest list not meet minimum numbers required a room hire charge to the equivalent of
the shortfall will apply.
Additional evening guests are charged at £15.00 per person
Taylor Make wedding packages are avaliable, please ask our wedding coordinator for more details

‘Our Food’
It is our dedication to serving only the highest quality food that makes us different! We're passionate
about food and Quality and freshness are paramount, which is why we only serve the finest Scottish
beef and Scottish lamb, free range pork, chicken and eggs, and fresh fish landed from sustainable
stocks.

Where many other wedding venues are de-skilling and buying ingredients pre-cooked or prepared
from frozen, we believe in using only the finest and freshest produce. Our chefs work from whole raw
ingredients, do not overly prepare and carefully plan our menus by the season to ensure.

Spring/ Summer Wedding Inclusive Menus
Valid for Weddings April-September

Please choose one menu for all your guests.

Menu A
Starter
Plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella and rocket salad

Main course
Poached suprème of Shetland salmon, lemon and dill sauce

buttered new potatoes, panaché of vegetables

Dessert
Glazed lemon tart
Orange cream, raspberry coulis

Fair trade coffee or tea
Petit fours

Menu B
Starter
Fan of Galia melon, mixed berry compote and a chilled strawberry shooter

Main course
Roast free range corn fed chicken breast, apricot stuffing,
smoked bacon jus, creamed potatoes, panaché of vegetables

Dessert
Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream

Fair trade coffee or tea
Petit fours

Menu C
Starter
Carrot and coriander soup

Main course
Braised shin of Scottish beef, roasted shallot and thyme jus

Horseradish mash and seasonal vegetables

Dessert
Homemade sticky toffee pudding served with butterscotch sauce

and vanilla ice cream

Fair trade coffee or tea
Petit fours

Autumn/Winter Wedding Inclusive Menus
Valid for Weddings October-March

Please choose one menu for all your guests.

Menu A
Starter
Curried parsnip soup, parsnip crisps

Main course
Braised shoulder of highland lamb, red current jus, mash potatoes

panaché of vegetables

Dessert
Warm chocolate brioche and butter pudding, crème Anglaise

Fair trade coffee or tea
Petit fours

Menu B
Starter
Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade, toasted brioche, mixed leaves

Main course
Roast leg of outdoor reared pork, crackling and stuffing, cider gravy

Roast potatoes, panaché of vegetables

Dessert
Hot chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream

Fair trade coffee or tea
Petit fours

Menu C
Starter
Ham hock terrine, mixed dressed leaves, homemade piccalilli

Main course
Roast fillet of wild hake, sautéed spinach, mussel & saffron nage, mash potatoes

Dessert
Homemade sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream

Fair trade coffee or tea
Petit fours

Wedding Inclusive Vegetarian Menus
(all seasons)

Please choose a set menu of one starter, one main course and one dessert for all guests requiring a
vegetarian menu from the selection below.

Starter
Fan of Galia melon, mixed berry compote and a chilled strawberry shooter

Curried parsnip soup, parsnip crisps
Carrot and coriander soup

Plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella and rocket salad
Leek and Potato Soup

Pumpkin Ravioli, sage butter, roquette & parmesan
Plum Tomato and Tarragon Soup

Caramelised red onion and goats cheese tartlet, beetroot relish
Broccoli and Stilton Soup

Main Course
Root vegetable Wellington, Madeira sauce, roast potatoes, panaché of vegetables

Wild mushroom and feta cheese strudel, confit garlic sauce
Pumpkin ravioli, sage butter, roquette and parmesan salad

Wild mushroom and truffle risotto, parmesan shavings

Dessert
As per your selected menu

Children’s Menu

To start
Tomato Soup
Cheese on Toast
Melon with Seasonal Fruits

*****
To Continue
Fresh Chicken Strips with Chips & Salad or New Potatoes & Vegetables
Sausages with Mash & Gravy
Fresh cod goujons with chips & salad or new potatoes & vegetables

*****
To finish
Fresh Fruit Platter
Selection of Ice Creams
Warm Chocolate Muffin with Vanilla Ice Cream

£12.95

Alternatively children may have ½ portions of the Adult Menu

Wedding Selector Menus
For those wishing to bespoke the wedding breakfast, our extensive wedding menu selector is

available to choose from. Please choose one item per course for all guests.

House Canapés

Highland lamb & chorizo kebab Smoked salmon & cream cheese tartlet

Confit duck spring roll with hoi sin Thai prawns in filo, sweet chilli dip

Free range chicken satay skewers Asparagus, gruyère & Parma ham

Prawn & sesame toasts Goats cheese croûte, red onion marmalade

Choose 4 for £7.00/ 5 for £8.00/ 6 for £9.00

Plum tomato and tarragon (V) Soups
Leek and potato (V) Curried parsnip, parsnip crisp (V)
Scotch broth Broccoli and Stilton (V)

£5.50 each

Starters
Fan of Galia melon, mixed berry compote, chilled strawberry shooter (V)

Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade, toasted brioche and mixed leaves

Ham hock terrine, mixed dressed leaves, homemade piccalilli

Prawn tail and Marie rose timbale, cherry tomato salad

Plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella and rocket salad (V)

Caramelised red onion and goats cheese tartlet, beetroot relish (V)

Line caught smoked mackerel, dressed mixed leaves and horseradish cream
£6.50 each

Tangy Lemon Sorbet Sorbets
Blackcurrant Sorbet Gin & Tonic Sorbet
Mango Sorbet
Champagne Sorbet

£4.50 each

Main courses £19.50
Roasted 21 day aged Scottish topside of beef, Yorkshire pudding, gravy £20.50
roast potatoes, panaché of vegetables £17.50

Roast Scottish sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, roast potatoes,
glazed carrots, French beans and swede

Roasted free range corn fed chicken breast with an apricot stuffing,
a smoked bacon jus, creamed potatoes and a panaché of vegetables

Poached suprème of Shetland salmon, lemon and dill sauce, buttered £17.50
new potatoes, panaché of vegetables

Poached haddock, tarragon prawn mousseline, horseradish cream £18.50
seasonal vegetables and mash potatoes

Roast free range corn-fed chicken breast, wild mushrooms and spinach, £18.50
smoked bacon & tarragon jus, fondant potato, panaché of vegetables

Braised shoulder of highland lamb, redcurrant jus, mash potato, £18.50
panaché of vegetables

Roast leg of highland lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, £20.50
red wine jus, roast potatoes, glazed carrots, swede and French beans

Roast fillet of wild hake, sautéed spinach, mussel & saffron nage, mash £18.50

Roast leg of outdoor reared pork, crackling and stuffing, cider gravy £16.50
Roast potatoes, a panaché of vegetables

Root vegetable Wellington, Madeira sauce, roast potatoes, £15.50
panaché of vegetables (V)

Wild mushroom risotto (V) £15.50

Desserts £6.50 each

Vanilla crème brûlée Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream

Selection of Arran dairy ice creams Glazed lemon tart, orange cream, raspberry coulis

Vanilla pannacotta, strawberry & kiwi syrup Chocolate marquise, bitter chocolate, orange sauce

Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce Fresh fruit salad, double cream

Warm chocolate brioche & butter pudding

Coffee/ Tea Freshly brewed fair trade coffee or tea – selection of petit fours £4.50 per person

Evening Buffet options

Mini baked quiches (vegetarian included) Individual pork pies, piccalilli

Cajun spiced free range chicken drumsticks Sesame prawn toast

Sunblushed tomato, goats cheese bruschetta Garlic bread

Spicy wedges, sour cream & chive dip Spring rolls with sweet chilli dip

Mini Lamb & Chorizo Kebabs Plaice goujons, tartar sauce

Samosas with a yoghurt and mint dip Chicken satay, peanut butter sauce

Traditional gala pie Stone baked pizzas

Minted mini roast potatoes Lamb kofta kebabs

Mixed leaf salad Coleslaw

Tomato, red onion and rocket salad Open sandwiches and wraps

Farmhouse white & granary finger sandwiches Coffee & tea station

£2.50 per item, minimum 6 items

Evening Fork buffet
Variety of salads with condiments and dips to include:
Coleslaw, mixed leaf salad, Potato salad, tomato and red onion salad
Selection of cold cooked meats, Bread rolls & butter

And a choice of any 2 of the following

Chicken korma & basmati rice Beef Madras & basmati rice

Chilli con carne & boiled rice Chicken fricassee & boiled rice

Beef stroganoff & boiled rice Home made beef Lasagna & garlic bread

Lancashire hotpot Vegetable chilli & boiled rice

Mediterranean vegetable lasagna

£18.95 per person

Hog Roast Buffet

Includes hot pork rolls, apple sauce, Coleslaw, tossed lettuce with French dressing

A minimum of 100 guests is required to cater for a hog roast.

Price per person

Up to 100 guests £ 16.50 Up to 150 guests £ 15.50

Up to 200 guests £13.50

Hog roasts can be arranged as an alternative or an addition to the evening buffet not as an
alternative to the wedding breakfast.

A £10 supplement to the inclusive wedding package applies to add a hog roast to the day as an
alternative to the evening buffet.

It is a requirement to cater for 100% of your evening guests for evening buffets and midnight feasts.

BBQ-style menu
A selection of salads with condiments sauces and dips to include:
Mixed salad, Potato salad, Coleslaw, tomato, red onion and rocket salad
Bread rolls and butter

Beef burgers From the BBQ
Lamb kebabs with chilli sauce BBQ sausages
Salmon parcels, dill sauce Chicken kebabs with satay sauce
Stuffed peppers topped with Goats cheese

To finish

Selection of home made cakes and desserts from the buffet to include:

Glazed lemon tart Vanilla pannacotta, strawberry and kiwi syrup

Chocolate brownie, double cream Fresh fruit salad, double cream

£21.95 per person

Midnight Munchies

To complete your perfect day, why not treat your guests to a late night snack?

Please choose one of the following items

Outdoor reared bacon baps Cheese on toast Beans on toast

Pizza wedges with roasted vegetables (v) Pita bread, shredded lamb

English cheese selection, Crusty bread Cured Meats, Crusty bread Coffee & Tea Station

£6.50 per person

Drinks Packages

1 glass of Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Pinot Grigio Sparkling Rose
(Choose 1 of the above for your arrival drink)
1 glass of house white or red wine with the wedding breakfast
1 glass of Sparkling wine for the toast

£15.50 per person

1 glass of Bucks Fizz, Pimms or Pinot Grigio Sparkling Rose
(Choose 1 of the above for your arrival drink)
2 glasses of house white or red wine with the wedding breakfast
1 glass of house Champagne for the toast

£22.00 per person

1 glass of Peach Bellini or Pink Champagne
(Choose 1 of the above for your arrival drink)
2 glasses of house white or red wine with the wedding breakfast
1 glass of house Champagne for the toast

£26.50 per person

Should you prefer to select wine or Champagne by the bottle you are welcome to choose from our
extensive wine list and we will be delighted to work out a tailored package.

Children’s Drinks Package
Choose from a wide selection of softdrinks - 3 drinks per Child

£5.00

The Spa at Portal
The Spa at Portal really is the jewel in Portals crown. Not only do we provide the ultimate in fitness
facilities including state of the art ’techno gym’ equipment, power plate and qualified trainers, 18
metre swimming pool and thermal suite, we also offer suburb luxury from the minute you arrive.
Relax in the tranquillity of the Spa Lounge and relaxation area before indulging in the magnificent
treatments available. The range of treatments is truly terrific and we offer 10% discount on
treatments for the bride & groom and bridal make up.

Golf at Portal
Surrounding the hotel is the stunning 18 hole Championship golf course which is famously labelled as
one of the finest in Cheshire, alternatively we have the equally beautiful 18 hole Premier golf course
and the 9 hole Arderne course. The three golf courses along with the Golf Academy make Portal
Golf the ultimate Golfing venue.
It is recommended that should your guests wish to book a round of golf on any of our courses that
these are booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

At Macdonald Portal Resort we pride ourselves in offering the flexibility you require to ensure your
perfect day is all you ever want it to be. Thank you for taking the time to peruse our wedding
brochure and we will be delighted to assist with your wedding planning Please do not hesitate to
contact us with any queries you may have.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa,
Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DJ

Tel: 0844 879 9082
Fax: 0870 194 2235
Email: [email protected]