Funeral receptions
The John Godber Centre has a selection of function rooms available to accommodate 10 – 200 guests.
We understand that timings and numbers for funeral receptions are difficult to manage, especially if most of your guests are coming to the Centre before the close family. Our Duty Manager will welcome them and ensure they are directed to your private room and are served drinks while they wait for your family to arrive from the crematorium or cemetery and remain nearby for any other requirements you may have.Catering and Room Hire Packages:
The Centre can offer a number of rooms for your reception to accommodate your expected guest numbers which includes the following:- Private use of your chosen function room and bar area
- The bar will be open for your guests for the duration of your reception
- Tables and chairs laid out to your specification with suitable table linen*
*see leaflet for linen information for each room
Up to 30 people - £75.00*
Byron's Bar and Lovelace
*Price based on 2 hours room hire.
Up to 80 people - £95.00*
Byron, Lovelace, Byron's Bar
*Price based on 2 hours room hire.
Up to 200 people - £125.00*
Portland and Ben's Bar
*Price based on 2 hours room hire.
Choose from three menus:
Menu A - £9.50 per person
- Selection of sandwiches
- Salad platter
- Sausage rolls
- Crisps
- Savoury eggs
- Homemade Quiche
- Mini sausages
- Selection of cakes
- Tea and Coffee
Menu B - £11.50 per person
- Selection of sandwiches and open rolls
- Chicken goujons
- Homemade quiche
- Sausages rolls
- Mini savoury eggs
- Coleslaw and pasta salad
- Salad platter
- Selection of crisps
- Cake selection
- Tea and Coffee
Menu C - £12.50 per person
- Selection of sandwiches and open rolls
- Pizza selection
- Chicken goujons
- Homemade Quiche
- Sausage rolls
- Pork pie
- Coleslaw and pasta salad
- Salad platter
- Selection of crisps
- Cake selection
- Tea and Coffee

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