The Long Barn has been the backdrop for countless joyful occasions since opening our doors. From milestone birthdays (celebrating ages 21 to 90) to wedding anniversaries and lively hen weekends, we've even hosted combined celebrations for multiple special events.
We understand that organizing a gathering for 14 people can be stressful, and even more so when it's for a significant celebration. That's why, when you choose The Long Barn, we're here to help you organise the perfect event, taking the stress off your shoulders so you can focus on having a wonderful time.
We offer a fantastic array of catering choices to suit your needs:
🍽️Fine Dining Experiences: The renowned Dan Graham of "At The Dinner Party" can create an entire dinner party, a delightful lunch, an elegant afternoon tea, or even a stunning sushi banquet. Dan is an award-winning chef with experience working alongside Michel Roux Jnr and was a MasterChef finalist.
🍽️Homestyle Catering: Local caterers like Kate, from our own village, can provide delicious home-cooked suppers dropped off at your convenience.
🍽Versatile Choices: Sophie at Malton Relish and Simply Delicious in Kirkbymoorside also offer a variety of excellent catering options.
Whatever your budget, let us know your preferences when booking, and we'll help you find the perfect fit.
If you'd prefer to dine out, the local area boasts numerous excellent options:
🍷Private Dining: Our wonderful local pub, The Moors Inn (which is also dog-friendly), offers a private dining room perfect for your party.
🍷Fine Dining Restaurants: For a truly special meal, consider booking a table at highly recommended restaurants such as The Homestead Kitchen, The Star at Harome, or The Abbey Inn at Byland.
The Long Barn provides a wonderful canvas for dressing up your celebration. Birthday bunting is included as standard to get you started! We can also connect you with trusted local suppliers:
🎈Decorations: Bubble Up Events can provide beautiful balloons.
💐Flowers: Beth at The Florist North Yorkshire, located just down the road, can deliver stunning floral arrangements, from bouquets to table dressings.
🎂Cakes: We can recommend excellent local bakers for your celebration cake, including Rebecca, Yorkshire Girls Bakes who specializes in delicious gluten-free cakes.
📷Photography: Capture your precious memories with the help of local photographer Angela Waite.
Looking to organize some activities for your guests? We have plenty of suggestions:
🧘♀️Relaxation & Wellness: Unwind with reflexology or a massage from local Sam Gitzen, or enjoy yoga and mindfulness walks led by Alison from Adventures of the Soul.
🎨Creative Pursuits: Fancy a tailored watercolor class with Ione Harrison, a cookery class at The Cooks Place in Malton, or perhaps learning to make your own gin at the Rare Bird Distillery?
🍸In-House Fun: We can even recommend a local company to host a cocktail-making session right here at The Long Barn with Fix the Mix.
🚵High-Adrenaline Adventures: For thrill-seekers, Go Ape in Dalby Forest or mountain biking at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub offer exciting options. (The Yorkshire Cycle Hub in Great Fryup Dale also serves a fantastic breakfast – quite fittingly named!).
Simply let us know your interests when booking, and we'll help connect you with these wonderful local businesses. By choosing these services, you'll not only be making your celebration extra special but will also be supporting our vibrant local community.
We are always looking for new ways to make your celebration at The Long Barn absolutely perfect. So, if there's anything specific you'd like us to provide or help arrange, please don't hesitate to ask.
For the links to all our local businesses recommendations, check out our blog link in comments below. ⬇️