Magic at The Mowbray
The splendor of the building - both inside and out has made this beautiful setting one of the most sought after urban venues in the region.
Mowbray weddings are 100% all about the romance! Our antique '40's chandelier dimmed to its twinkliest most sparkliest and candlelight glowing from every table and ledge. Push past our soft and luxurious velvet green drapes and let yourself be completely absorbed in the cosy glow that The Mowbray is famed for...
We are super lucky to sometimes treated to otherworldly light displays through our heavenly arched windows which we have painstakingly restored from 1889. The light in The Mowbray is always described - all year around - as "magic" by guests and photographers alike!
The Mowbray's Roof Bar - Up On The Roof is also included with each event - the perfect place for drinks and photography!
The Mowbray Way
The Mowbray is luxuriously historic with gentle styling and a story behind even the smallest item and touchpoint. The Mowbray way is holistic, intuitive and designed to completely look after every detail for you!
We spent 3 years restoring this incredible space - originally built in 1889 and are proud to champion restoration, Sheffield craftsmanship, sustainable design and re-purpose of beautiful items throughout our interior which has been applauded and awarded over the years!
We love small but important touches - that all add beauty and ambience to what we do - including our own coffee blend that we use at our inner city cafe - Mow’s to custom artwork for both The Mowbray and The Chimney House - and a bespoke scent for the buildings.
Elle Magazine Says
Elle Magazine's Guide to The UK's Most Stunning Wedding Venues June 2024 - The Mowbray is listed at Number 2...
"A city centre wedding venue in Sheffield like no other, The Mowbray is without doubt one of the coolest destinations in the north. Urban yet cosy, the venue has a garden on its roof terrace and beams that add that rustic and urban feel.
Taking the worry out of everything (well, as much as you can when wedding planning), the venue's coordinators look after everything from the venue styling and table settings to the food, cocktails, and more. The Mowbray’s Kitchen prepares a feast for guests, as well as wedding cakes, which can be dressed with flowers from the site's in-house florist."
Your Private Roof Top
'Up On The Roof' you'll find our private first floor terrace for British blooms, complete with a gorgeous outside cocktail bar. Nestled between two buildings with a beautiful view out over the trees and skies of Neepsend - it is perfectly private and the place for all of the romance and fun times!
A Note on our Menus
All of our menus are prepared in-house by our wonderful chef team! Everything is baked and made fresh on the day from our bread, cakes, cookies and desserts and we pickle, cure, roast and toast the finest ingredients from Sheffield and Yorkshire.
We work 100% seasonally so sometimes we will need to change ingredients out for what is best and fresh - we’ll let you know if we need to tweak your chosen menu ahead of your event. We also cater for specific dietary requirements - just let us know and we’ll make it happen!
If you’d rather discuss a bespoke menu tailored to your event theme and guests - then we’d love to discuss that with you!
House Hire of The Mowbray
The Mowbray can be used as a Feasting Hall in which 5 hours would be perfect. If you did choose to stay a little longer for perhaps DJ and dancing then we suggest you look at spending up to 8 hours with us.
Our price per head menus are in addition - and can be chosen below. See below for details on Wedding Ceremonies at The Chimney House.
Hire for Saturday 2024/25
5 Hour House Hire Fee :: £5,000 plus VAT
8 Hour House Hire Fee :: £5,500 plus VAT
Hire for Friday & Sunday 2024/25
5 Hour House Hire Fee :: £4,500 plus VAT
8 Hour House Hire Fee :: £5,000 plus VAT
Hire for Monday-Thursday 2024/25
5 Hour House Hire Fee :: £3,000 plus VAT
8 Hour House Hire Fee :: £3,500 plus VAT
Seasonal Rates January /February / March 2024/25 - 7 days a week
5 Hour House Hire Fee :: £3,000 plus VAT
8 Hour House Hire Fee :: £3,500 plus VAT
Menu prices subject to change
Included:
Exclusive hire and bespoke styling of The Mowbray for your chosen time
Initial viewing and consultations
We’ll style The Mowbray beautifully for you - with gorgeous floral stems, candles and curiosity.
Premium paper napkins, glass and tableware
We have created a signature scent for the building - The Mowbray will be subtly scented most wonderfully with our custom botanic fragrance.
Mowbray music - background music
Our ever attentive, expert team for your wedding
Cloakroom service
Speaker system to play your tunes
Screen and projector to show your favourite memories
Managing of onward travel plans, we’ll pre-book taxis to whizz you on to your next destination
Luxury bathroom amenities from cult brand Aesop (we’re one of the only places in the North you can treat yourself to their botanically based skincare)
Optional Extras:
If you would like us help plan the DJ for your Wedding - we have a great black book of some of Sheffield’s best and most sought-after DJ’s
If you wanted to add more flowers into your day - then we can arrange this.
If you would like extra styling and beautiful extras then we can arrange this for you.
Tea and coffee - £2.50 per person
Let us look after your Wedding Cake!
Up On The Roof
Up On The Roof is found on our private first floor rooftop which was part of the original restoration of The Mowbray. It’s a complete hideaway escape with leafy green views over Park Wood Springs and the historic rooftops of Neepsend. Up On The Roof - comes complete with vintage chairs, Mowbray-made tables, parasols, a roof bar and a sound system from vintage Monitor Audio Speakers from the '70's!
The Roof Bar
Beautifully designed to sit against our sandy stone wall - our roof bar is fully equipped to keep the garden cocktails flowing! Set within picking distance of fresh herbs and edible flowers the bar is influenced by The Mowbray Kitchen so you’ll always find treats like wildflower syrup and roast strawberry and pink peppercorn gin starring on our drinks list.
The Roof Bar 'Up On The Roof' is included with each Wedding and event at The Mowbray - weather dependent - and will be open pre-dinner and post dinner.
The Mowbray Wedding Cake
Each Mowbray Wedding Cake is magical. Freshly made 'on the day' in The Mowbray’s Kitchen it is a light as a dream ‘special recipe’ Victoria with layers of buttercream, delicious jam and indulgently divine. Designed to match The Mowbray - our wedding cake is elegantly luxurious with a real Sheffield touch! We’ll even dress your cake with perfectly picked florals from one of our house florists for a wild gypsy hedgerow feel with cascades of romance and wanderlust.
The Petit - a pretty stack of four perfect 8inch layers, perfect for smaller weddings
£150 - includes floral styling
The Classic - three tiers of delicious 6, 8, 10 inch Victoria with 3 layers of sponge per tier
£400 - includes floral styling
The Grand - three tiers of melt on your mouth 6, 8, 10 inch Victoria with 4 layers of sponge per tier
£550 - includes floral styling
The Mowbray Cheese 'Cake' - heavenly tiers of some of our favourite wheels of cheese.
Starting from £350. Price on request.
The Smallest of Details
In terms of extra detailing - let us help! We have a collection of beautiful Mowbray weddings favours, place settings and extras to make your day even more beautiful. Our most popular request are custom name places - beautiful hand scripted name cards written bespoke for you and your guests. Starting at £2 per card.
Let's Feast!
"There's no finer sight than guests happy and contented - feasting from a sumptuous table piled high with food, cocktails, florals and candles. It's a wonder to behold."
A Lovely Way To Start...
Canapés (minimum 50 guests)
Choose 4 canapés, £12pp plus vat
Choose 6 canapés, £18pp plus vat
*These choices are subject to seasonal availability, and all items can be subject to change.
Gordal olive, boquerone anchovy & pickled pepper - skewer
Crab on toast with radishes
Crispy beef cheek with mustard & house pickles
House cured salmon, pickled cucumber & horseradish on toast
Smoked chicken & tarragon mayo - in a gem lettuce leaf
*Isle of Wight tomato bruschetta (v)
Taleggio arancini (v)
*Crushed broad bean & mint tart (v)
Smoked carrot & Berkswell (hard sheep's cheese) tart (v)
Celebration Nibbles - £8 per person plus VAT (minimum number 20)
Perfect to be served with your arrival drinks...A tasty little nibble ahead of your Wedding Feast!
House marinated olives (v, ve)
Habas Fritas - crispy fried broad beans seasoned with paprika (v, ve)
Halloumi & red peppers (v)
Preserved tomato & cheese puff pinwheels (v, g)
(v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan (g) = contains gluten
Menu 1 - THE SHARING TABLE - £46 per person ex vat - £55.20 inc vat
Casual middle-eastern inspired feasting using some wonderful local and regional ingredients - take a closer look - our Sharing Table has two really lovely 'upgrade' options to really elevate the feasting status!
ON THE TABLE
Spiced curry leaf focaccia (v, ve, g, contains sesame) or Rosemary & sea salt focaccia (on request)
Fresh garlic & saffron aioli (v)
THE MAIN EVENT
Church Hill Farm chicken - brined overnight, grilled & roasted with onions, lemon & oregano - finished with zaatar (a blend of toasted sesame, thyme & zesty sumac) (contains sesame)
For our vegetarian & vegan guests; a seasonal vegetable filo pie (such as broad bean, feta & mint) (v, g)
SIDES TO SHARE
Freekeh & Israeli cous-cous finished with butter (v) or British new potatoes roasted with herbs & garlic (on request)
A vibrant salad using the best of the produce available
Spiced & roasted carrots - dressed with date molasses - with sweet roast garlic yoghurt (v)
TO FINISH
Choose one dessert for your guests to share from the list below
(v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan (g) = contains gluten
Menu 1.2 Extra Snacks! £50 per person (excluding vat) - £60 inc vat
ON THE TABLE
Spiced curry leaf focaccia (v, ve, g, contains sesame) or Rosemary & sea salt focaccia (on request)
Fresh garlic & saffron aioli (v)
Mowbray-made hummus topped with dressed chickpeas & feta (v, contains sesame)
Grilled sivri peppers (v, ve)
THE MAIN EVENT
Church Hill Farm chicken - brined overnight, grilled & roasted with lemon & oregano - finished with zaatar (a blend of toasted sesame, thyme & zesty sumac) (contains sesame)
For our vegetarian & vegan guests; a seasonal vegetable filo pie, such as broad bean, feta & mint (v, g)
SIDES TO SHARE
Freekeh & Israeli cous-cous finished with butter (v) or British potatoes roasted with herbs & garlic (on request)
A vibrant salad using the best of the produce available
Spiced & roasted carrots - dressed with date molasses - with sweet roast garlic yoghurt (v)
TO FINISH
Choose one dessert for your guests to share from the list below
(v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan (g) = contains gluten
Menu 1.3 The Sharing Table Deluxe Upgrade - £55 per person (excluding vat) - £66 inc vat
(Minimum number 50 guests - subject to availability)
A resplendent feast with some of our favourite Summer flavours. The feast starts with some tasty snacks & small plates and rolls straight into a delicious centre piece which includes artisanal Sheffield-made sausages! Choose from lamb merguez or Chorizo style! Piper’s Sausages have a cult following in Sheffield - a must have for any feast!
ON THE TABLE
Spiced curry leaf focaccia (v, ve, g, contains sesame) or Rosemary & sea salt focaccia
Fresh garlic & saffron aioli (v)
Mowbray-made hummus topped with dressed chickpeas & feta (v, contains sesame)
Grilled sivri peppers (v, ve)
THE MAIN EVENT
Church Hill Farm chicken - brined overnight, grilled & roasted with lemon & oregano - finished with zaatar (a blend of toasted sesame, thyme & zesty sumac) (contains sesame)
Piper’s sausage - Lamb merguez or Chorizo style - served with a herby salsa
For our vegetarian & vegan guests; a seasonal vegetable filo pie, such as broad bean, feta & mint (v, g)
Piper’s makes artisanal sausages right here in Sheffield - using native & rare breed meat from North Yorkshire. All hand-made by Nick in his butcher’s shop in Crosspool - they are a real treat!
SIDES TO SHARE
Freekeh & Israeli cous-cous finished with butter (v) or British potatoes roasted with herbs & garlic
A vibrant salad using the best of the produce available
Spiced & roasted carrots - dressed with date molasses - with sweet roast garlic yoghurt (v)
TO FINISH
Choose one dessert for your guests to share from the list below
(v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan (g) = contains gluten
Menu 2 - HOUSE FEAST - £54 per person ex vat - £64.80 inc vat
The House Feast is an ode to all things flavoursome and delicious, with all the big Summer flavours! We grill, toast & blend our spice mixes & pastes to our own recipes which gives this real depth of flavour, with freshness from fresh herbs & citrus. This is an extra tasty Feast inspired by travels but made from scratch in The Mowbray Kitchens from the best of local and regional seasonal goodness we can find!
ON THE TABLE
Curry leaf focaccia (v, ve, g)
Chargrilled coconut flatbreads (v, ve, g)
Toasted cumin raita (v)
Bhel Puri; a crunchy salad of chopped summer cucumbers, tomatoes & onions, crispy rice & cashews - dressed with green chilli, coriander & tamarind chutney (v, ve, g, contains nuts)
Plaice or Sole pakoras; a sustainably chosen white fish in a spiced batter with ginger & garlic
Vegetable pakoras for your vegetarian/vegan guests
These dishes will remain on your table as the main course is served!
THE MAIN EVENT
Yorkshire lamb leg, marinated in spiced Longley buttermilk, and chargrilled on the bone, tandoori style. With chettinad curry sauce; fragrant with sweet spice masala, tomatoes & grated coconut
For our vegetarian and vegan guests; Vegetable roti; spiced vegetable roll with chettinad curry sauce (v)
SIDES TO SHARE
Seasonal greens (dependant on availability) with garlic pickle dressing & toasted almonds (v, ve, contains nuts)
Gunpowder potatoes; British potatoes roasted with ghee, cumin & coriander, tossed with fresh coriander, spring onions and lime (v)
One more side; we’ll use the pick of the season to make another delicious side! Such as grilled corn on the cob with coriander & chilli, or spiced cauliflower salad
TO FINISH
Choose one dessert for your guests to share from the list below
(v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan (g) = contains gluten
Menu 3 - THE LATE SUMMER LADEN TABLE - Starting at £50 per person ex vat - £60 inc vat
A menu especially for you! This Feast can be a totally vegetarian or pescatarian menu - or you can add meat or fish options on from below to create your own Feast perfection!
This is our signature menu and a real ‘food lovers’ Feast. The Laden Table showcases the absolute best of the season. It includes some of our house made favourites and is by far our most popular menu and really showcases our chefs! It is an absolute treat for your guests - and epitomises a long lazy feast that goes so well with great guests and conversation! The Laden Table is also a complete feast for all of the senses as pretty as it is taste sensational!
A collection of gorgeous ‘small plate’ style dishes using the best of the season, inspired by our supper clubs. This menu is all about using the wonderful produce available in the UK and Organic suppliers around Europe - there may be some tweaks for seasonality & availability. The Feast will be served in a rolling style, so your guests can tuck in as the dishes land on the table.
This menu is all about using the best produce we can get & creating unique menu for your event on the day - definitely the one for foodies!
SMALLER PLATES & SNACKS
This menu is served as a rolling feast to share - so please tuck into the dishes as they land on your table!
Mowbray-made focaccia (v, ve, g)
House made ricotta with crushed olives, toasted pine nuts & basil (v)
A sharing plate using the best of the season, and our favourite ingredients...such as…Organic bedlam squash, leeks, duck eggs, mackerel or rabbit. Let us know if you’d like a vegetarian, meaty or fish based option!
Seasonal fritters or arancini - let us know if you’d like a vegetarian option!
Slow roasted beetroot with pickled blackberries & watercress (v, ve)
FOLLOWED BY
Aubergine 'milanese’ - crispy breaded aubergine with marinated tomatoes, garden herbs & capers (v, g)
If a supplementary dish is chosen, this dish will only be served for your vegetarian guests
A seasonal side - using the best of season, as the summer produce finishes, and the autumn begins!
Crispy roast potatoes with Montebourg creme fraiche & chives (v)
Choose Your Meat & Fish £pp - See below for individual prices
This is your chance to create your own bespoke Feast! Add on your choice of Meat or Fish (or both) to The End of Summer Laden Table to make an unforgettable celebration! Expertly prepared using tip top locally sourced ingredients.
The chosen dish(es) will be served in place of the ‘Aubergine milanese’ for all guests, except your vegetarian & vegan guests, who will be served an individual portion of this dish. Supplementary dishes must be taken by all guests except for those requiring a vegetarian/vegan option.
CHICKEN
Church Hill Farm chicken, brined overnight for extra juiciness & flavour. Roasted with lemon, thyme & garlic. With garlic aioli.
£4pp ex vat (£4.80 inc vat) - Total menu price: £54.80pp ex vat (£64.80 inc vat)
PORCHETTA
The Mowbray Porchetta - Yorkshire raised pork belly rolled around the tenderloin - seasoned with lemon, dried chilli, toasted fennel, rosemary & garlic. With marsala cream sauce and salsa verde.
£7pp ex vat (£8.40 inc vat) - Total menu price: £57pp ex vat (£68.40 inc vat)
WHOLE FISH
Roasted on the bone, or fillet if you prefer, with salsa verde & butter sauce. We’ll choose a fantastic fish from our Yorkshire-based fishmonger such as halibut, brill, wild sea bass or hake.
£8pp ex vat (£9.60 inc vat) - Total menu price: £58pp ex vat (£69.60 plus vat)
Premium fish: £20pp ex vat (£24 inc vat) - Total menu price: £70pp ex vat (£81.60 plus vat) Price will increase if requesting a premium fish such as Halibut or Turbot, or if you would like to add clams, mussels etc (depending on market availability) - we can work to your budget!
DRY-AGED BEEF
Dry-aged Picanha, chargrilled and roasted whole, sliced & dressed with chimichurri (a tangy dressing of coriander, parsley, oregano, chilli & red wine vinegar)
Picanha is a fantastic piece of beef, taken from the rump. It has a delicious layer of fat which keeps the meat juicy, but can easily be cut off by guests
£12pp ex vat (£14.40 inc vat) - Total menu price £62pp ex vat (£74.40 inc vat)
Dry aged Sirloin ‘Tagliata’ - marinated, then grilled & roasted - sliced to share & dressed with rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano & fresh basil
£18pp ex vat (£21.60 inc vat) - Total menu price £68pp ex vat (£81.60pp inc vat)
Dry aged Cote de Beouf (ribeye on the bone, sliced to share) - marinated, chargrilled & roasted - sliced to share with tarragon aioli & red wine jus.
£26pp ex vat (£31.20 inc vat) - Total menu price £76pp ex vat (£91.20 inc vat)
TO FINISH
Choose one dessert for your guests to share from the list below
(v) = vegetarian (ve) = vegan (g) = contains gluten
THE MOWBRAY PUDDING MENU
This is our current selection of seasonal puds at The Mowbray - we’re mighty proud of our puddings! They always offer the right touch of indulgence and occasion to any style of dining event!
Extra puddings can be added for £5 per person (excluding Vat) £6 inc vat
Sliced to Share…
Dark chocolate & almond torta with creme fraiche and blackcurrant compote (v, contains nuts)
Polenta & almond cake, drizzled with honey & toasted almonds. Served with greek yoghurt (v, contains nuts)
White chocolate, lemon & almond torta. With whipped cream & fresh or macerated raspberries (v, g)
Peach & almond upside-down cake (using fresh or preserved Spanish peaches, as available) with vanilla creme fraiche (v, g, contains nuts)
Favourites to share at the table
(Not sliced)...
Classic Mowbray Pav: A crisp white meringue topped with fresh whipped cream, the last of the summer berries & roasted autumn fruits (v)
Helene’s Pav: cocoa meringue with roast pears, hazelnut cream, chocolate ganache & toasted hazelnuts (v, contains nuts)
Basque cheesecake; crustless baked cheesecake, with a dark, baked top. With roast plums (v)
(v)=vegetarian (g)= contains gluten (g*) = can be made gluten free on request
Dietaries & Allergies: Some of our desserts can be made without gluten, on request - please ask. If you have vegan guests, or those who do not eat dairy or egg, the kitchen will make them their own dessert which is similar to your choice of pudding. If you have guests attending who have a nut allergy, we would advise choosing desserts which do not contain nuts, due to the sharing style of our feasts.
Food photography: All of our food photos are our own - made with love by The Mowbray Kitchen - they've been snapped from previous feasts and menus - it's to give you a great idea of how our food looks - it's just not always of the dishes in the menus here!
CHEESE COURSES
The Mowbray Cheese Plate - £10pp plus vat (Minimum number 30)
A selection of 4 of The Mowbray Kitchen’s most prized cheeses - including an English cheddar, Yorkshire Blue, a fantastic Goat’s Cheese & French Brie or Camembert. Served with all of the essentials - biscuits, grapes, chutney & fresh figs (if available). Cheeses will be portioned ready for easy snacking!
OR
Choose your favourite for £6pp (plus vat) Served with biscuits.
Creamy Yorkshire Blue with Toasted Walnuts & Wildflower Honey
About this cheese: A mild & creamy blue cheese, made from Yorkshire Cow’s Milk by the girls at Shepherd’s Purse in North Yorkshire.
Tunworth & Roasted Grapes
Hampshire’s answer to Camembert, and don’t tell the French, but we think it’s even better. This cheese is still lovingly made by hand and offers a long lasting sweet & nutty flavour. The roasted grapes help to cut through the richness.
Artisan goat’s cheese, hard sheep’s & quince jelly
We’ll choose a stunning creamy goat’s cheese such as Dorstone, Cenarth or Golden cross and a nutty Sheep’s cheese such as Berkswell or aged Manchego- paired with sweet yet sharp and floral quince jelly.
Artisan cheese plate & a glass of something special
Please get in touch about your bespoke cheese selection from Neal’s Yard Dairy, paired with a fantastic bottle from Starmore Boss. Price £tbc - minimum order will apply.
*Please note the cheese course must be taken by the whole party
A Note On Dietary Requirements
At The Mowbray and The Chimney House we do our best to cater for any allergies or dietary requirements. In order to do this we ask that you provide full and thorough information in advance of your event.
When compiling this information please ensure your guests provide accurate information about their dietary needs. We need to know whether it is a severe allergy, a medical requirement or a preference so that we can make suitable adjustments. We may not provide a similar alternative where it is a preference, unless this can be catered for within the menu (see 'Plain Food' below). We will presume any dietary information given is correct and take it at face value. Continued...
Drinking at The Mowbray
Minimum bar spend - by agreement dependant on numbers and dates.
The Mowbray drinks list is beautifully chosen from boutique merchants and specialists doing great stuff in small batches.
Check out our 'preorder' wines and cocktails
All menus and drinks prices subject to change
In addition to any preordered drinks - we’ll serve up our famous House Serves from our favourite local gin brewers and will make and shake your favourite cocktails - from classics to Mowbray specials. We’ll also serve you premium lagers and the best local craft ales from the multitude of Sheffield breweries just a step away from The Mowbray’s front doors.
Our beautiful repurposed leather drinks guide will take you through from arrival drinks to something indulgent to finish your feast! Ask to see a digital copy so you can get planning!
WEDDING CEREMONY HIRE AT THE CHIMNEY HOUSE ONLY
Our sister venue The Chimney House on Kelham Island is licensed for Marriages and Civil Partnerships for up to 50 guests. Your menu choice is an additional price per head and extra hours over four hours is charged at £150 plus VAT per hour. Menu prices subject to change
Wedding Ceremony - Hire Only - 2024/25
The Chimney House is licensed for Marriages and Civil Partnerships for up to 50 guests. The ceremony hire is for two hours and is £800 plus VAT on a weekday and £1000 plus VAT on any Saturday.
Remember - you need to book your own registrar once you have confirmed a time with us!
LET US LOOK AFTER YOUR FULL DAY & EVENING
We’d love to look after every detail for your day and evening between our two venues The Chimney House & The Mowbray!
Book your Wedding Ceremony at The Chimney House for 50 guests and head around the corner for a magnificent Wedding Feast at The Mowbray for 50 plus guests. Feel free to invite additional guests to The Feast (up to 150 if you like) and to your evening Party celebrations up to 250 guests.
We’d love to chat further so let me know if we can help with the smallest of details!
With all best wishes
The Mowbray Team
