Can we mix and match dishes from different menu options as we like?
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Our set menus are carefully put together so that the flavours of the individual dishes complement one another, creating a harmonious whole. For this reason, it is not possible to mix and match individual dishes across different set menus.
How and when do we decide on the final menu for the party?
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Once the contract has been signed, we will send you an online menu selection form. We organise online consultations during which we discuss your preferences in detail and make any necessary adjustments. The final number of guests and details of any special dietary requirements must be confirmed no later than 14 days before the planned event.
What is the schedule and serving time for the Tuscan lunch?
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A traditional Tuscan lunch consists of four courses served in an elegant sequence: starter, soup, main course (served after a break of about 20 minutes following the soup) and dessert. The entire dinner service lasts between 1½ and 2 hours at most. The next hot meal (the first supper) is usually served around 3 hours after dinner has finished.
What time is best to plan to cut the cake?
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The cake (either a modern-style long cake or a classic tiered cake) is served at a specific time agreed with you – usually between 7.30 pm and 8.00 pm. This ensures that this special moment is perfectly timed to coincide with your photographer’s and videographer’s working hours.
How do the Italian snack buffet and the pizza area work?
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Italian Snack Buffet (Italian Table): This is a lavish cold buffet featuring, amongst other things, long-matured hams, cheeses, mini mozzarella balls, focaccia, baguettes and vegetable spreads. It is laid out once at a set time and is not replenished during the evening.
Pizza Buffet: At the stand, we serve 4 popular types of fresh pizza, at a rate of half a pizza per person.
Can a buffet with pizza and snacks replace a traditional dinner?
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Yes! Opting for a buffet featuring pizza and Italian snacks means you can do without the traditional hot dinner. Importantly, this option automatically extends the duration of your reception at no extra cost (by 2 hours for pizza and 3 hours for snacks – a total of 5 extra hours).
How are orders for special diets and children’s menus processed?
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We have a fixed, set menu for guests on special diets (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.), from which guests can choose their preferred dinner dish (e.g. cauliflower steak with creamy risotto instead of courgette rösti). Special dietary dishes are subject to a 20% surcharge on the standard price. We have prepared a dedicated children’s menu for our youngest guests.
How are drinks and alcohol served?
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Throughout the party, guests have unlimited access to a coffee and tea buffet, as well as cold fizzy and still drinks. Alcohol (vodka, wine, beer, prosecco) can be served as an unlimited open bar (constantly replenished) or from a stylish wooden roll bar with taps. At your request, we can also organise a spectacular toast with a Champagne Tower.
Do my subcontractors have to fulfil any formalities?
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Yes. We are committed to ensuring the safety of all guests and the smooth running of the preparations, which is why we require every subcontractor to hold valid third-party liability insurance covering the scope of their business activities. Please provide the details or a copy of the policy to the Venue Manager no later than 7 days before the wedding. As the bride and groom, you are jointly and severally liable for the actions of the companies you engage.
What time can the DJ or band start setting up their equipment?
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The installation of sound and lighting equipment in the hall may begin no earlier than 11.00 on the day of the wedding.
Where can subcontractors unpack their equipment and decorations?
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All unloading and assembly work must take place exclusively via the main blue door. For aesthetic and safety reasons, vehicles are strictly prohibited from driving onto the lawns or the building’s terrace.
Can a DJ play on an outdoor terrace?
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Yes, but there is a time restriction. The DJ booth on the terrace and the outdoor music can continue until 10.00 pm at the latest. This is a strict requirement relating to the night-time quiet hours. After 10.00 pm, the party moves indoors.
Is it allowed to scatter confetti or fresh flower petals in the garden?
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There is a strict ban on scattering real or artificial petals and on firing confetti from tubes in our garden and around the premises. Should this ban be breached, the contract provides for an additional charge for specialist cleaning of the green areas.
What alternatives to confetti would you recommend for an outdoor event?
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Instead of confetti, we highly recommend options that look stunning in photos and are completely free (they don’t incur any clean-up costs). These include soap bubbles and coloured smoke flares, which create an amazing effect in the garden!
Is it permitted to use fireworks inside the hall and in the atrium?
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The use of any pyrotechnics is strictly prohibited inside the venue, particularly in the atrium. This includes, amongst other things, tall spark flares (spark fountains), stage sparklers and heavy smoke without the appropriate certification. The safety of the building and our guests is our top priority.
Does the venue provide a sound system for a DJ or a band?
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No. The venue does not provide a sound system for the dance floor or dining area. Full responsibility for the sound and lighting systems lies with the DJ or band you have hired. The venue provides a 3-phase, 16-amp power supply and holds a valid Stoart licence. Unloading of technical equipment may commence from 11:00 via the main (blue) entrance to the hall.
What are the entry and parking rules for performers (musicians)?
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Delivery vehicles and service vehicles are strictly prohibited from parking on the lawns in front of the atrium and on the cobbled terrace. Staining the paving stones with engine oil or damaging the lawn will result in a contractual penalty of between 500 PLN and 1,000 PLN (damage to the grass will be assessed separately).
Can we bring our own alcohol? How does the DIY bar work?
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Yes. Bringing your own alcohol involves paying a flat-rate corkage fee (price as per the offer). This covers chilling, ice and a full glassware service. During the off-season (from 1 November to 15/30 April), a promotion is in place that completely waives the corkage fee. In the case of a DIY bar (e.g. self-service drinks), drinks are served in their original bottles – all bar equipment, such as dispensers or shakers, must be provided by the customer.
Is it possible to organise fireworks displays or sparklers on the premises?
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Pyrotechnic displays (fire shows, heavy smoke, sparklers) may only be held in the open garden area before 10.00 pm, subject to prior agreement with the venue. Professional fireworks displays must be carried out by licensed companies – the venue has an exclusive contract with Fuego Mateusz Pielesz. The release of paper lanterns is prohibited.
Is there a multimedia projector available on site?
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Yes, we provide a multimedia projector with a screen. If you wish to use the projector, please let us know at least 14 days before the wedding; however, the bride and groom are responsible for providing a laptop.
