Reception

Flowing seamlessly on from a ceremony in our garden or down the road at the church, couples and up to fifty guests can celebrate and relax over local cuisine in our rustic barn, speakeasy bar, outdoor marquee and garden areas.


Your Reception, Your Way

At The Barn Door, your wedding is truly yours to create. The possibilities are endless, whether you dream of a walk-and-fork style affair, an intimate seated banquet, or a family-style grazing feast.

Food trucks? Perfect! Bring in your favourite flavours and let guests enjoy a relaxed, festival-style vibe. Want to add a stretch marquee to expand your space? Go for it! The open white barn is a blank canvas, ready for you to style however you desire.

Create your dream setting with the following:
Local hire companies for ice bins, chairs, bar leaners, and vintage props

Stretch marquees to extend the courtyard space
Bouncy castles, lawn games, or even a gin bar in the band rotunda
Cozy lounges, fairy lights, and rustic countryside charm

At The Barn Door, you get complete creative freedom—so let’s make your wedding a one-of-a-kind celebration

 
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Casual

Wander freely through the barn and garden with a mix of tables, chairs and bar-leaners for a relaxed walk-and-fork dining style. Choose from a selection of delicious fork food and platters.

With a selection of local wine, craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks.

 
Mini Tacos

Mini Tacos

Grazing Boards

Grazing Boards

 
 

Local providers and food trucks

Food Trucks

At The Barn Door, food trucks are essential—and honestly, the best way to feed your guests

Since we don’t have a commercial kitchen, this no-fuss, easy catering solution lets you enjoy a stress-free celebration while keeping your guests happy and well-fed.

Pair BYO drinks with a lineup of delicious food trucks, and you’ve got a fun, relaxed dining experience—without the mess

No clean-up, no stress, just good food and great vibes.

Choose from incredible local vendors like:
Brambles Smoked BBQ - Slow-cooked meats packed with flavour
Viet Q Fresh, vibrant Vietnamese cuisine
Fire Pizza – Wood-fired pizza straight from the oven
Champagne carts, ice cream bars, popcorn stations - unlimited scope

Mix and match your dream menu- at The Barn Door, you create the celebration that reflects YOU.

 
 
 

Level up

Go All Out with Full-Service Catering

Want to elevate your wedding feast? You can pull out all the stops by engaging a professional catering company with staff to create a seamless dining experience.
A full 3-course seated meal with professional waitstaff
Buffet-style feasting with elegant service stations
A pop-up satellite kitchen for gourmet, restaurant-quality dishes

It’s your day, your way—whether you prefer a laid-back food truck vibe or an elegant plated dinner, the choice is entirely up to you and your budget.

 
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Champagne & Cocktails

Be Your Bartender - BYO

At The Barn Door, we love the DIY spirit—literally

BYO & Custom Drink Stations
Set up a gin bar in the band rotunda
Create a whiskey-tasting station in the Speakeasy
Have a mimosa & spritz bar for a summer vibe
Ice buckets, vintage coolers & bar carts to keep everything chilled
Signature cocktails? Yes, please!

Make it fun, personal, and interactive—your guests can pour, shake, and sip their way through a night to remember

 
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Oyster Bar

Local oysters and you can hire this bar for our supplier

 
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Wedding Cake

Dont forget the cake - local suppliers have this covered and can deliver to the barndoor - it’s that easy

 
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Entertainment

Our secluded property is in an ideal location for live bands and DJs. Leave it to us to find a musician to create some atmosphere.

 
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