The Buttery and Glasshouse is a spectacular space blending old and new, discreetly tucked behind the 14th century coaching inn. It is a postcard perfect, one-stop destination venue offering couples all they need and a hidden surprise for expectant guests.
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 to provide a lasting impact on guests’ memories of the wedding.
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Offering two different styles of package designed to bring ease and joy to your wedding planning journey:
All-Inclusive Indulgent Package - Our 'all singing, all dancing' fully inclusive packages provide a platform for couples to achieve the wedding day of their dreams.
Build Your Own’ Bespoke Package - Our exciting new style of wedding package offers our couples more of a creative lead. Our “build your own” style caters to all budgets and allows couples to select only the elements of the package that they actually want.
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With a ‘home from home’ hotel ethos, we strive to offer the very best service and quality food at a beautiful venue with helpful and attentive staff.
With everything under the same roof, we offer on-site catering, a stunning honeymoon suite, plus 10 ensuite boutique bedrooms for your guests. A true foodie paradise: crafted canapés, artisan pizzas, cheese and charcuterie spreads, grazing tables, smokehouse feasts, wholesome desserts, three-course wedding breakfasts, festival food stalls… all prepared using local suppliers, family run farms and artisan producers.
Do you prefer a weekday wedding? Is a Sunday wedding your dream date? What about extending it to a whole bank holiday weekend? Far from one-fits-all, The Bull Hotel is probably the only venue in Kent that really offers bespoke, build your own packages (and payment plans).
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Leigh Anne
Congratulations on your engagement!
We look forward to welcoming you to The Buttery and Glasshouse and discussing your wedding plans.
Please get in touch for further information or to book a viewing.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
199
No. of Bedrooms
11
Sleeps No. of People
23
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Venue
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
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
Western / European
Hog Roast
Smoke House
Bar
Pricing for The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£10,000
Maximum Price
£17,000
Number of Guests Included
50
Sample quote:
A premium peak season Saturday wedding for 50 day-guests with everything included is priced at £16,500 in 2025.
Exclusive hire of the whole venue including the ceremony room and all eleven bedrooms, three-course wedding breakfast including a choice of the signature smokehouse feast, well chosen wine, welcome and toast drinks and evening reception with food for 100 guests.
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel?
We love a wedding where we can really get to know the guests, family and friends really well and they want to come back and see us!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make sure that all the planning is handed over to your wedding coordinator by the day before so that you are 100% focused on enjoying every minute of the day itself.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A surprise spitfire fly-by, literally blew us all away!
Describe The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel in 5 adjectives
Where’s the best photo spot at The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel?
The bowling green in a beautiful and historic walled area.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel?
Not to name drop but Mackenzie Crook, Michael Gambon, Jon and Dan Snow, Len Goodman are some of the famous faces that have graced us with their presence.
What’s your favourite canapé?
The famous Bull sausage as a smokehouse canape is delicious and we can even do a veggie version with honey and sesame seeds. Yum!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Artisan pizza is the best post party snack.
What is The Buttery and Glasshouse at The Bull Hotel most unique feature?
Our Glasshouse, the roof opens up allowing the sun to flood through creating an stunning reception space.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
All people that contribute to an amazing team from housekeeping, to the kitchen and the friendly bar staff.