Chilli Barn

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£1,750 - £4,250 for Venue Hire
Up to 60
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Chilli Barn Full Description
Chilli Barn is about ten miles north of Leeds and there is a wide choice of accommodation locally. Converted in 2014, Chilli Barn combines the charm and character of its rural past with a touch of glamour and modernity. The old wagon door, now glazed, opens out to the lawn and meadow. We offer two day weddings with access the day before to allow you to dress the Barn and surroundings to your taste, the barn from your ceremony time on the day of your wedding and a sit down wedding breakfast. We will work closely with you well in advance to develop a plan to make Chilli Barn the ideal place for your magical wedding. All our food is freshly cooked on site and can be served either to table or more informally as a buffet. We have recently created a new vegetarian menu which combines British and international influences and offers a wide range of choices to suit your taste. The ceremony capacity at Chilli Barn is 60 with an evening party capacity of 90. The space can be enhanced with an attached marquee or outdoor structure. The bar offers a wide range of wines, beers and spirits, many of which are organic, vegetarian and local. We can also serve a barrel of your favourite real ale from local breweries.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Leah Matthews
Please do not hesitate to get in touch for further information or to arrange a visit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2014
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Chilli Barn Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
60
Reception Capacity
90
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
11:00 PM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Chilli Barn Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,750
Maximum Price
£4,250
PLEASE NOTE CHILLI BARN CATERS ONSITE EXCLUSIVELY Two day hire with exclusive use allowing for DIY decoration and return the following morning to take away your belongings . Hire prices varies through the year and midweek discounts apply, please download price list and brochure for details . Hire also includes straw bales in dry weather, April-October, for outside seating around a fire pit with logs. .To increase reception space and dining options we offer marquees, tipis and yurts at extra cost
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
External caterers not permitted
Day before set up available

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£45
Maximum Price
£100
2024 PRICES: Wedding breakfast £45-£50pp Canapés £10pp. Evening food £9.50-£17.50pp Drinks package £24.50pp (bespoke options available)
What is included in this pricing:
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Table linen included
Wine allowance per guest
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Corkage charge applicable
Reviews
(40)
Jen & Calum
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
The best day of my life!

We had our wedding at The Chilli Barn towards the end of August, and it was absolutely fantastic! The venue is perfect for a smaller, intimate wedding. The Chilli Barn team were incredibly professional and helpful, and everything appeared to me (the bride) to have gone smoothly and without a hitch! The wedding breakfast was delicious, and many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding food they've ever had (we agree!). We cannot thank the Chilli Barn enough for all their professionalism and help in making our wedding day a reality.

Kate & Bobby
Happy couple married in May
November 2022
Special Moments

The most memorable part of our day was when we stopped for a minute on the day and just took it all in and we thought to ourselves how happy we were to have our big day at Chilli Barn. The day had been so hectic up to that point and the weather had been a little overcast, but as soon as our wedding breakfast ended, the sun came out, and all our guests headed outside to sit round the fire pit, play lawn games and have a photo shoot at sunset. It was such a special moment that will stay with us forever.

Emily & Sean
Happy couple married in September
November 2022
The whole day was amazing!

The whole day was amazing - The location, the food and most of all the service that Leah Matthews provided. She is an incredible asset to your team. She was incredibly organised, kind and made the whole experience more relaxing and enjoyable. We honestly can’t thank her enough for everything she did.

Michelle & Amy
Happy couple married in July
December 2021
Best wedding in the best venue

My Wife and I ( I still can’t get used to it) married at Chilli Barn in July 21. Still had Covid restrictions but it didn’t matter, we went ahead. All the staff were amazing from the date of the booking till the day after the wedding. It was a stressful time especially in covid times for both us as a couple and the venue staff but they did everything they could to help. We were updated along the way with rules and restriction. I want to do it all over again. It went too quick. The venue was perfect for us and the surroundings are beautiful, even on a day with rain. We had an amazing florist who made the venue m ring beautiful.

The Freers
Happy couple married in September
November 2021
Absolutely amazing

So glad we chose the Chilli Barn for our wedding venue, they were brilliant from start to finish. All the help and support with planning was great and the staff on the day were just amazing, everything ran like clockwork and we had nothing to worry about. Guests loved the venue too and made loads of positive comments. Food was outstanding. Not a single thing to complain about. Best day ever :)

Stephen and Rosie
Happy couple married in October
November 2021
SIMPLY SPECTACULAR

Genuinely the best day of our lives. The most perfect venue surrounded by our family and friends. Outstanding venue for a ceremony and amazing evening reception. Natalie and the Chilli Barn team offer an endless amount of support and we could not have asked for a more perfect setting for the best day of our lives. Can we do it again please?

Nicola & Lee
Happy couple married in August
September 2021
The best day ever!

Just wanted to say to you and the team a huge thank you for everything! From the organisation to the communication during covid. We were so lucky with you and Chilli Barn that we could postpone so easily and stress free, I’d read a lot of horror stories about people losing money and unable to postpone to the date they wanted. It really was the best day ever!! Most memorable of the day - everything! It’s amazing how I was probably stressing and feeling worried but the staff just seem so calm, collected and organised. Everything just ran like clockwork! The staff always had a smile on their face and willing to help, and went above and beyond. I think for me the memorable part was pulling up in the camper van, knowing everyone I know and love was inside the barn waiting and Lee was just behind the door! I got so emotional. We also really loved the yurt and it was definitely well used by everyone. Best thing about chilli barn - the whole setting, rural, rustic and peaceful, the barn itself is just stunning for photos and the surrounding area. Guests were telling us they could see why we chose that venue as it suited our personalities and the kind of wedding we wanted. Having our wedding at the Chilli Barn definitely exceeded our expectations! Can’t wait to come back to visit the tea rooms and reminisce. Words to the chef - guests commented that the food was amazing! Especially the pies! Lee’s mum unfortunately couldn’t attend due to an operation recovery and she’s really, really fussy so we were really struggling with the food for her, but her daughter took some pie home for her that night and even she said the chicken pie was gorgeous! There was just something for everyone. Although some guests had everything! So curry, rice, pie, mash and gravy all on one plate! 😂. Lee said the mash was lovely too!! There was plenty of the food and no way did anyone go hungry. One of my guests was gluten and wheat free and he really enjoyed the food also. Experience with the wedding coordinator - as mentioned above, you’ve always been calm, organised, approachable and friendly. You’ve really communicated well, especially during covid and having to postpone. Everything ran like clockwork, couldn’t have faulted anything! The staff on the day were just amazing, Lucy, Leah and everyone else, nothing seemed like too much! Thanks again to them. I’m really going to miss planning the wedding and the build up, it’s a bit strange that it’s all over after waiting for so long but definitely got fantastic memories and thank you all again for everything 😀

Liz & Rob
Happy couple married in September
September 2021
The best day ever!

We honestly had the best day ever! Thank you so much to the whole team for our perfect day. The Chilli Barn was the perfect venue - it provided a beautiful blank canvas to make our own. On the day itself, it felt like the team became family members in terms of how much they cared about every little detail. Nothing was too much trouble or silly - they took care of everything and the day ran perfectly. Everyone complimented the venue and the food was delicious. Working with Lucy was a dream. I also want to say thank you for the genuine compassion from Richard and the team when we had to postpone our wedding. We are so glad we chose such a lovely family business. Our experience working with you was seamless - you thought of things we would have overlooked, organised everything impeccably and were incredibly responsive. Again, it felt like working with family in terms of how much care went into it - we never felt like "just another wedding" even though we know how busy it is right now!

Bryony & Christian
Happy couple married in September
September 2021
The experience was fantastic throughout

The experience was fantastic throughout. All the staff were amazing and everything ran like clockwork. We didn't need to worry about anything, it was all taken care of. Can't praise everyone enough. Guests all loved the location and venue in general, lots of questions about how we found the place! Amazing food - everyone raved about it! Loved the selection and everything came out quickly with no delays for anyone. We will definitely be recommending the Chilli Barn to everyone for any event they are planning! It was the perfect day - thank you all so much.

Fran & Harry
Happy couple married in August
August 2021
Moment stat stays with us forever

Thanks so much for having us at Chilli, we had the best day! The venue is such a great setting, exactly what we wanted. Most memorable part of your day - outdoor ceremony, it was even better than we imagined it would be. Also having a final photo of the evening at midnight with everyone under the tipi will be a moment that stays with us forever. Best thing about Chilli Barn - flexibility, you were able to accommodate everything we wanted to make the day personal to us. From bringing our own food and puddings, to flexibility of the decor and layout for tables. We loved having the ceremony outside (once it decided not to rain!), it’s such a unique offer and amazing to have the views in the background. The bar staff were incredible and worked really hard to keep our guests well hydrated! They were really well organised and kept the day running so smoothly, we didn’t have to do anything so we could just relax and enjoy the day. Your experience with the wedding co-ordinator - very responsive throughout the planning process and really helpful to have a full plan written out before the day so we didn’t forget anything. Good recommendations for external suppliers. Quick to react and get things changed on the day when needed.

Chilli Barn Location & Contact Details

Address

East Chevin Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3DD, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We have onsite car parking and public car parks opposite for Chevin Forest Country Park at the top of the Chevin (that's the hill above Otley). We are a 30-40 minute drive from the M62, M1 and A1(M).

Nearest Town

Otley

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A1(M) J45

Nearest Train Station

Menston

Nearest Airport

Leeds-Bradford

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Chilli Barn?

One wedding coming out of the first pandemic lockdown was particularly moving. What it lacked in size and duration it made up with its emotional intensity.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your venue, registrar (if having a legal ceremony) and photographer nice and early!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Painted drinks coasters of the barn as guest favours

Describe Chilli Barn in 5 adjectives

Rustic, Friendly, Vegetarian, Relaxed, Picturesque.

Where’s the best photo spot at Chilli Barn?

Chilli Barn is on the edge of Otley Chevin, a ridge swathed in forest and pasture overlooking Lower Wharfedale so there are photo opportunities everywhere! Couples often make their way to 'Surprise View' and we can certainly see why!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Chilli Barn?

Yes! - all our couples are celebrities - at least on their wedding day :)

What’s your favourite canapé?

Feta, Mint & Chilli Stuffed Baby Peppers

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Toasting marshmellows around our firepit

What is Chilli Barn most unique feature?

The giant chandelier that hangs in the mezzanine's atrium framed by the massive glazed wagon door window, seen from outside on a summer evening.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The skill, commitment and team work which the staff put into each and every wedding to make it a success.
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