Private Hire at The Goudhurst Inn

Let us host your next event

Located in the heart of Kent, The Goudhurst Inn is a stunning historic venue with a large garden and is the ideal setting for a wedding breakfast, engagement drinks or for a corporate booking.

Savour a sit-down meal with paired wines in our private Dining Room or Hush Heath Room, or opt for exclusive use and treat your guests to the finest English wines, cocktails, and seasonal sharing boards and canapés.

The benefit of celebrating at The Goudhurst Inn is that you’re calling the shots, with no off-the-shelf packages in sight. Our chefs will collaborate with you to craft dishes that cater to all tastes and budgets, while our knowledgeable bar team expertly pairs wines and cocktails to perfectly complement your menu.

Take our Dining Room or Hush Heath Room for a private affair, or opt for exclusive use to have the whole place to yourself, and depending on the time of year or day of the week – we have varying minimum spends.

If you’re planning a birthday party, engagement drinks or a retirement celebration, we would love to host your occasion.

For larger groups, we can offer our stunning private Dining Room with exposed brick walls and natural sunlight this space is ideal for sit-down dinners or drinks and sharing boards.

Our smaller Dining Room, ‘Hush Heath,’ is the ideal space for more intimate celebrations seating 20 guests and allowing for 30 guests standing.

Once the celebrations have drawn to a close, you and your guests can retreat into one of our 4 sumptuous en suite bedrooms.

We understand that saying goodbye to a loved one is a profoundly difficult time. However, these moments also allow us to reflect on cherished memories and celebrate a life well-lived.

If you are in search of a venue for a wake, memorial service, or post-funeral gathering, The Goudhurst Inn offers tranquil and private surroundings. Our Events Manager will work closely with you to ensure everything proceeds seamlessly.

We pride ourselves on freshly made-to-order food and can tailor our offerings to your budget, whether you prefer a sit-down meal or a selection of finger food and canapés.