Private Hire

Private Hire, Wakes & Celebrations at The Hound & Heather

From family celebrations and birthday lunches to wake receptions, baby showers, business meetings and private dining, The Hound & Heather offers flexible spaces, straightforward packages and friendly service in the heart of Hindhead.

Whether you are planning a relaxed lunch, a special family gathering, a wake, or a business event, we offer private and semi-private spaces that are easy to book and simple to organise. Our team will help guide you towards the format that suits your occasion best, with buffet packages, private dining menus and delegate options available.
With plenty of parking, flexible room layouts and a peaceful setting, The Hound & Heather is well suited to everything from intimate lunches to larger receptions.
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Spaces for Every Occasion

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Function room

Our private function room is ideal for larger gatherings and can be adapted to suit a range of events, from wake receptions and birthday lunches to baby showers, drinks receptions and business meetings.

  • Seats up to 74 guests for dining or 100 guests for a standing reception

  • Flexible layout. Can be divided into two smaller rooms

  • Private bar available (optional) and plenty of parking

  • £150 room hire charge for half a day or £250 room hire for a full day

The function room works particularly well for wakes, family celebrations, group lunches, business events and informal receptions.

Function room

Private Dining in the Restaurant

For smaller gatherings, our restaurant offers a more intimate setting for private dining, celebration lunches and hosted occasions. The space can seat up to 50 guests, or part of the restaurant can be used for smaller groups.
Please note that the restaurant is not available for private hire on Sundays, as this is one of our busiest trading days.

  • Seats up to 60 guests for dining or 90 guests for standing buffet

  • Available for lunch, dinner or afternoon events

  • Easy access and plenty of parking

  • Best for Birthday lunches, anniversaries, family meals, business dining
Restuarant

Food & Drink Options

We offer a range of food formats depending on your event size and style.

Buffet packages

Our buffet menus start from £18 per person and are ideal for wake receptions, baby showers, informal gatherings, business lunches and standing events.
Buffet package
Price
Minimum numbers
Buffet One
£18 per person     
10 guests
Buffet Two
£23 per person
15 guests
Buffet Three
£28 per person
15 guests
Buffet Four
£33 per person
20 guests
Tea and coffee are included with all buffet packages. 

Private dining menus

For more formal occasions, we offer two- and three-course menus based on our current menu, designed for group dining and pre-order. This works particularly well for birthdays, anniversaries, private lunches and smaller celebration meals.
For larger groups, menu choices are kept focused to ensure smooth service.

Important note

To help us deliver your event well, pre-orders are required for groups of more than 10 guests. Please also note that some dishes are not suitable for large functions due to kitchen practicality.

Enquire Now

We keep things simple and friendly. To check availability or chat about ideas, just fill in the form below or email info@houndandheather.co.uk

Whether it’s a big birthday or a low-key do, we’d love to help you celebrate it well.

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