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Bodleian Library

Exceptional Wedding Caterers Set In An English Gothic Masterpiece


Elegant Cuisine fine dining catering service is Oxfordshire's most elite catering company, having catered many wonderful weddings at this spectacular venue, both the Bodleian Library and our private chef catering service for weddings and private events will not disappoint.

For an exceptionally dramatic wedding venue, The Bodleian Library is world famous for its intricate vaulted stone carved ceiling, and home to 'The Great Hall' from Harry Potter, this elegant and grand venue does not disappoint.

Your guests will be truly wowed by the scale of this great building using the Divinity School with the vaulted ceiling as your evening drinks reception and wedding breakfast setting, your guests will enjoy the views and atmosphere of this great hall, dating back to 1500's and made even more famous by the filming of Harry Potter.

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Due to this building being a working part of Oxford University and in use in the day there are restrictions on timings for which area can be used.

Our dedicated private chefs and catering team at Elegant Cuisine are seasoned professionals delivering exceptional service and fine dining at The Bodleian Library, bringing with them a fleet of our own full time waiting staff, highly skilled chefs and seasoned Events Director to oversee the event, we strive to elegantly cater your special day to make it unforgettable.

From your first wedding catering consultation with our exclusive Events Director, we will create an elegant menu that brings together fresh local and seasonal produce that works for you. Please feel free to arrange a food tasting to sample a selection of our fine foods and better understand why we are Oxfordshire's most prestigious and sought after wedding caterers, delivering excellence to weddings and private parties time and time again.


Bodleian Library, A Jaw-Dropping Gothic Beauty

An incredibly historic venue that will engage and inspire every guest, whether you hold just your ceremony or Wedding breakfast here you cannot be disappointed.

Location

The Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford City Centre.

Capacity

Divinity School: evening receptions only, hosting 120 seated and 200 standing.
Convocation House and Chancellors Court: available for wedding ceremony from 9am to 2pm with 100 seated on fixed wooden benches and 100 standing.
Blackwell Hall: evenings only available from 5pm, hosting 250 seated and 450 standing.
Roof Terrace: evenings only, 100 standing.

Our Events

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Bodleian For Weddings:

Tailor made to suit your budget and individual theme for the day, the Bodleian Library will definitely deliver a wonderful setting for your wedding and leave your guests feeling wowed by the historical setting.
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Bodleian For Corporate And Private Parties:

There's plenty this venue can offer from small private parties to large events looking for an interesting venue steeped in history to entertain your guests. With its stone carved ceilings, rooftop balcony and 500 hundred year old rooms, the Bodleian never fails to impress or win business.
  • "We are so pleased we decided to hold our wedding day at The Bodleian Library, it's such a special venue and our guests were in awe. Our photographs are fantastic, the day went so smoothly, thank you to your amazing team and fantastic chefs for such a wonderful menu."

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