Food & Drink

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In-house catering tailored to your event

Our experienced catering team is dedicated to delivering exceptional food that enhances every event. We create bespoke menus tailored to your schedule, style, and dietary needs, using the finest local produce for fresh, seasonal flavour in every dish.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, private dinner, afternoon tea, or full-day conference, we’ll work closely with you to craft a menu that leaves a lasting impression.

Stylish bars and signature drinks

Two private bars, located in the Medici and Siena Suites, provide a stylish and seamless service experience for you and your guests. One or both bars will be open and staffed depending on the size and style of your event, ensuring smooth and efficient service from the first toast to the final drink. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, our main bar is equipped to cater for high guest numbers with ease, all within beautifully designed surroundings.

We proudly serve a thoughtfully curated mix of Italian and Dorset-based drinks, combining quality with character. Enjoy Menabrea beer and Midas Prosecco from Italy alongside local favourites like Conker Gin and English Oak wines. As part of our wedding packages, we also offer bespoke cocktails tailored to your taste or theme, adding a personal and memorable touch to your celebration at The Villa.

Wine & Cocktails Menu

Drinks reception and canapés

Start your event in style with a curated drinks reception, featuring chilled Prosecco, bottled beers, and handcrafted cocktails. Our canapés are made using locally sourced, fresh produce, with a carefully selected mix of hot and cold options inspired by the season. Each bite is designed to complement your drinks and elevate the guest experience from the very first moment.

Canapés Menu 

A dining experience to remember

Our seasonal menus are thoughtfully crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a perfect balance of flavour, presentation, and variety. Wedding couples are invited to a dedicated menu tasting ahead of their big day, where they can sample the dishes and wines they plan to serve, ensuring everything is just as they’d imagined. We also offer bespoke menu options, allowing you to tailor your meal to suit your tastes, dietary requirements, and the style of your celebration.

Plated Menu 

Informal dining, impressive flavour

For a more relaxed style of dining, we offer a range of informal options designed to bring people together over great food. From sizzling BBQs to themed fusion buffets and beautifully styled dessert tables, these laid-back formats encourage a sociable, immersive guest experience. Whether you’re planning a summer celebration or simply want something a little different, our informal dining options deliver big on flavour, variety, and atmosphere.

Buffet Menus 

Evening snacks and lighter menu options

Keep the energy going with our late-night snacks and lighter catering options. Perfect for evening celebrations or events that run into the early hours, from gourmet toasties and mini sliders to elegant grazing boards and fresh seasonal bites, these flexible additions ensure your guests are well-fed without missing a moment of the fun. Ideal for winding down the evening or offering a light alternative to a full meal.

Lighter Menus 

The food was delicious...

"The entire team at The Italian Villa made our dream wedding come to life. We had quite a complicated brief for the wedding breakfast and were worried that it would prove impossible. But chef Tom created a menu beyond our wildest dreams. The food was delicious and everybody was catered for, the food is still talked about now. Any queries we had were quickly and efficiently answered by Shannon and the team. With Bianca at the helm, our wedding ran smoothly and we simply could not ask for more."

– Natalie & Kelly

Nothing was too much!

"I can honestly not fault the team at the Italian Villa, or the venue itself. We were so well cared for from beginning to end. The team behind the scenes kept in close contact and listened to everything we wanted our day to be, and they did their utmost to accommodate our wishes. Nothing was too much! Our event manager, Bianca was just incredible! She made our day perfect! She knew exactly what to do and when, and we didn’t have to ask for a thing. Her attention to detail was superb and we had full confidence in her! The food was delicious and so many options to choose from! Thank you to you all for giving us the most memorable day!"

– Katie & Andy

Unbelievably perfect

"We aren't sure where to start in expressing our thanks and gratitude to you all for making our wedding day so unbelievably perfect. The whole day ran without a hitch, and that was all because of your careful planning, organisation, and attention to details..."

– Sophie, Google Review

The BEST wedding venue in Dorset hands down!

"We could not have wished for a better day, the organisation, layout, timings, attention and care from everyone was impeccable. Nothing was too much, communication was second to none and it actually turned out more glorious than we thought even though our expectations were already incredibly high. We are over the moon! Don’t give it a second thought"

– Yasmin & Cameron

This venue was a dream come true

"The gardens were perfect for cocktails and photos. The Italian Villa team were absolutely phenomenal. From the first viewing to picking up our belongings the day after the wedding, every experience was positive and memorable. Family and friends have commented how clearly friendly, helpful and organised the staff were. They made sure everyone was included and catered for, even challenging dietary requirements and accessibility concerns. Truly a special place!"

– Magda & Sam

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