The Tickled Trout

The Tickled Trout is a wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent, offering services to couples for their special day. The property is part of hush heath estate, an award-winning, family-run hospitality group & winery in Kent. Quality, passion and experience form the bedrock of all they do, collaborating with only the best suppliers and supporting local businesses to provide a first-rate service for newlyweds and their loved ones. Here at The Tickled Trout we have the perfect venue to host your big day, situated near of Maidstone in the heart of idyllic West Farleigh, surrounded by the beautiful garden of England, the location is the ideal place to say "I do’." Exclusively yours, with a capacity of up to 65 guests for a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and 120 for a reception. If you are having a larger scale wedding, whereby the capacities of the indoors are not feasible, it is possible to have a marquee set up on the grounds for up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast. This is perfect in those warmer months and means you can make use of our gorgeous grounds surrounding the pub. Our outside spaces are fabulous if you are looking for a quirkier wedding venue as we can host a BBQ styled event, perfect excuse to use our outside grounds. Once the celebrations have drawn to a close, you and your guests can retreat into one of our 14 sumptuous en suite bedrooms, which are located within the pub, each cosy room is individual in décor, combining a charming cottage style with all the mod cons you could need. Our heated outdoor space is ideal for winter weddings as it is completely heated and weatherproof, dressed with pillar candles, fur blankets etc., we promise you it will be the perfect space for your quintessential country wedding. Facilities and Capacity The Tickled Trout is open seven days a week for fresh, seasonal dishes, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner and their bar provides a selection of real ale, craft beers, wines and spirits. The Tickled Trout offers three south-facing sun terraces and al fresco dining areas, which overlook a beautiful large, landscaped garden, complete with a children’s play area. They also offer six beautiful boutique hotel rooms, each designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Let their experienced team look after your event; they offer tailored food & drink options and expert planning advice and are full to the brim with ideas to make your event a memorable one. Whether booking a birthday meal, team-building day or country wedding reception, the team will be on hand to exceed your expectations, right down to the fine details. Services Offered The Tickled Trout specialises in seasonal, locally sourced produce, hand prepared and updated regularly by our executive chef and paired perfectly with an extensive drink list. Their menus change seasonally to reflect the best local produce, featuring signature fish dishes, traditional pub classics, and tasty creations lovingly prepared in our chef’s kitchen. Accommmodation At The Tickled Trout we have 6 boutique bedrooms, the ideal space to finish you wedding day after you have danced the night away.