Celebrate In Style at The Black Horse

Weddings, Birthday Celebrations & Functions

Set in the heart of the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, The Black Horse at Ireland provides a warm and elegant setting for weddings, celebrations and life’s most special moments.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with close family and friends or a larger celebration to remember, our experienced team will help bring your ideas to life with care and attention to every detail.

Enjoy delicious seasonal food, lovingly prepared by our chefs, alongside friendly, attentive service in stylish and welcoming surroundings — creating the perfect atmosphere for you and your guests to relax and celebrate.

At The Black Horse, every event is completely bespoke as we believe your celebration should reflect you. We’ll work closely with you to create an occasion tailored to your vision, style, and budget.

To find out more or start planning your event, contact The Black Horse today.

Party Size & Seating Arrangements

Up To 30 Guests

If you’re looking to host a small wedding reception, special celebration or work event of up to 30 guests we can happily accommodate you at no extra cost in an area of our restaurant seated on 1 or 2 large tables next to each other (depending on party size). You can order any dishes from our seasonal menu priced individually. Menu choices must be submitted in advance.

If you would like to have the room exclusively for your party an addition room charge will apply.

Available during normal service hours Wednesday to Friday lunchtime and evening and Saturday Lunch – subject to availability.

50-60 Guests

For larger parties of 50-60 guest you will be accommodated in the front restaurant and courtyard room exclusively, allowing you to have your own private space to mingle and dine. Guest will be required to order in advance from one of our function menus, or from a pre-arranged bespoke menu curated especially for you by the head chef. No room charge will be required, but a minimum spend will apply.

Available during normal service hours Wednesday to Friday lunchtime and evening and Saturday Lunch – subject to availability.

90-120 Guests

For larger wedding receptions, special celebrations and work events of 90-120 guests, you can hire The Black Horse exclusively, giving you and your guests the freedom of the whole venue.

Guest will be required to order in advance from one of our function menus, or from a pre-arranged bespoke menu agreed with the mangers and chef. Either a room charge will be required, or a minimum spend will apply depending on your party requirements and budget.

Available Monday to Friday lunchtime and evening – subject to availability.

Food & Drink

Tailor Made For You

We want your special event to be a meaningful and memorable occasion bespoke to you and your guests needs.

When you book your event at The Black Horse, you will be invited to discuss your requirements and options with Darren or Mark, the Managers and so that our Head Chef Ivor and his team can create a delicious menu tailor made to suit your dietary requirements and budget.

Food

The Black Horse is renown in the area for offering exceptional homemade seasonal food. Each dish show-cases quality local ingredients cooked to perfection and presented beautifully.

We have created 3 stunning sample set price menus to give you an idea of what we offer. Please note the accompaniments may vary as the ingredients we use are seasonal so that only the finest, freshest produce is used. These menus can be adapted to suit your budget and taste and are available as 2 or 3 courses.

You are also welcome to choose a selection of dishes available on our seasonal menu, subject to availability.

However, we are more than happy to curate a personalised menu at an agreed price if you would prefer.

As all our food is cooked to order we can gladly accommodate most dietary requirements and can offer dishes suitable for the majority of food allergies and intolerances, when notified in advance.

Drink

Whether you fancy a glass of bubbly or cheeky cocktail on arrival, a glass of classy champagne to raise a cheers with, or coffee and tea to round off your delicious dinner, we can offer different drinks packages to suit your needs and budget.

We boast an impressive selection of quality wine and fizz to serve to your guests on the day, as well as alcohol-free wine and beers to accommodate the drivers and teetotalers in your party, so no-one feels left out.

We will insure a bottle of still or sparkling mineral water or jug of water is available on the table for guests to help themselves, and our bar is open to offer our full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Celebration cakes

Our Cake Policy

For larger parties and weddings hiring out a private section of the restaurant or the whole venue you are welcome to bring your own cake* to be enjoyed on the day.

For parties of up to 30 guests dining in the main restaurant, you are more than welcome to bring a celebration cake to display on the day, however, due to allergen and food preparation regulations, we do not allow the consumption of food not prepared on our premises.

If you would like a cake to serve on the day we do allow the consumption of cakes made by one of our two certified local bakeries who have worked closely with The Black Horse over the years;

‘The Cake Hole’ in Hitchen and ‘The Crafty Baker’ in Shefford.

This will need to be ordered with the bakery directly, who will arrange the cake to be delivered to The Black Horse on the day of your event.

*Please note; The Black Horse is not responsible for the storage and allergen content of any food not prepared by our chefs.