Asian weddings at Shendish Manor
A Victorian manor house in Hertfordshire parkland, with formal knot gardens and a garden folly used for outdoor ceremonies.
Can you have an Indian or Asian wedding at Shendish Manor?
Shendish Manor in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire seats up to 320 for a banquet, in Apsley Suite. Shendish is dry hire, so you may bring your own caterer. Caterers new to the venue need its approval first. Passage to India caters Indian and Asian weddings and events here from our Hounslow kitchen, and our event manager handles the venue's rules for you.
- Location
- Shendish Manor, London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 0AA
- Style
- Country estate
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- 320Max seated banquet
- 160Max standing reception
- 70Bedrooms on site
- 200Parking
How we cater at Shendish Manor
Shendish suits couples who want a baraat arrival across the lawn and photographs in the gardens.
Shendish is dry hire, so you may bring your own caterer. Caterers new to the venue need its approval first.
Your event manager visits with you, agrees the running order around the ceremony, and confirms kitchen access, set-up times and the venue's supplier rules before anything is booked. On the day, food is cooked fresh by our own chefs and nothing leaves the kitchen without Chef Ranjeet Johar's approval.
- The Manor House dates from 1853.
- The estate is set in 160 acres of parkland with an 18-hole golf course.
- The Apsley Suite seats 320 for dinner, or 280 with a dance floor.
Venue photography courtesy of Shendish Manor.
Rooms & capacity.
Figures published by the venue. Layouts with a mandap or stage usually seat fewer.
| Room | Seated banquet | Standing reception |
|---|---|---|
| Apsley Suite | 320 | – |
| Manor House | 96 | 160 |
Source: venue information.
Getting there.
- By road
- M25 Junction 20; M1 Junctions 7 to 8
- By train
- Apsley (2 minute drive); Hemel Hempstead (4 minute drive); London Euston 28 to 40 minutes
- From Heathrow
- 45 minute drive
- Parking
- 200 complimentary parking spaces (dry hire page says over 200).
- Civil ceremony licence
- Yes
What a wedding here costs.
Venue hire is quoted by Shendish Manor and depends on date, day of the week and room. Catering is priced per head and depends on your menu, service style and numbers.
Send us your date and guest numbers and we will quote the catering for Shendish Manor, including any venue fees for outside caterers.
Get a catering quoteMenus couples choose.
Questions couples ask us.
Can you have an Asian wedding at Shendish Manor?
Yes. Shendish is dry hire, so you may bring your own caterer. Caterers new to the venue need its approval first.
How many guests can Shendish Manor hold?
up to 320 seated for a banquet and 160 standing for a reception, depending on the room and layout. Mandap and stage layouts usually seat fewer.
Can we have a mandap at Shendish Manor?
Through our partners we supply mandaps, stages and décor, subject to Shendish Manor's own rules on suppliers and set-up times. We confirm these with the venue first.
How much does a wedding at Shendish Manor cost?
Venue hire is quoted by Shendish Manor and varies by date and room. Catering is priced per head on your menu, service style and guest numbers. Send us your date and numbers and we will quote the catering.
How do guests get to Shendish Manor?
By road: M25 Junction 20; M1 Junctions 7 to 8. By train: Apsley (2 minute drive); Hemel Hempstead (4 minute drive); London Euston 28 to 40 minutes. From Heathrow: 45 minute drive.
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