Talbooth Restaurant Reviews

Talbooth Restaurant

Colchester, Essex

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Charlotte Sent on 04/01/2025

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The perfect day!

Having our June 2024 wedding at Le Talbooth was absolutely perfect!

We worked with Jess who was always on hand, incredibly prompt and professional and easy to chat with about all and any small worries. She made everything about the day go so smoothly and we felt that we were in the safest hands. She made all our requests happen and no question was too silly.

The food was incredible and Le Talbooth managed the various dietary requirements and allergies guests had with absolute ease and skill. Our guests still talk to us about how delicious the food and wine was! Le Talbooth helped coordinate rooms at the Milsoms hotels for guests and removed all stress...

Having our June 2024 wedding at Le Talbooth was absolutely perfect!

We worked with Jess who was always on hand, incredibly prompt and professional and easy to chat with about all and any small worries. She made everything about the day go so smoothly and we felt that we were in the safest hands. She made all our requests happen and no question was too silly.

The food was incredible and Le Talbooth managed the various dietary requirements and allergies guests had with absolute ease and skill. Our guests still talk to us about how delicious the food and wine was! Le Talbooth helped coordinate rooms at the Milsoms hotels for guests and removed all stress for us!

We arrived by boat and the setting on the river was superb and completely dreamlike. What an exquisite day and what a fantastic, experienced and utterly brilliant team.

Thank you Le Talbooth!
Conor Sent on 27/11/2024

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June 2024 Wedding

We couldn’t have asked for a smoother process with the team at Le Talbooth.

Nothing was ever too much for Jess and the team who were always there to answer any questions we had.

The day went so smoothly thanks to the team who took care of everything throughout. There was never a moment where they weren’t on top of things!

We would also highly recommend hiring “Kathleen” the boat. This is an extra quirk for your special day that you’ll get nowhere else.

We had the best day and can’t thank the team at Le Talbooth enough for being part of it with us.

We couldn’t have asked for a smoother process with the team at Le Talbooth.

Nothing was ever too much for Jess and the team who were always there to answer any questions we had.

The day went so smoothly thanks to the team who took care of everything throughout. There was never a moment where they weren’t on top of things!

We would also highly recommend hiring “Kathleen” the boat. This is an extra quirk for your special day that you’ll get nowhere else.

We had the best day and can’t thank the team at Le Talbooth enough for being part of it with us.
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Lorna Sent on 24/11/2024

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Dream wedding!

Having our wedding at The Talbooth was perfect, the staff were attentive on the day and even more so beforehand. Jess & Alex had to deal with lots of changes and questions from us and nothing was ever too much.

The food on the day was outstanding and the bar staff kept our guests constantly topped up. The venue was beautiful and presented so well.

We couldn’t recommend the talbooth and their staff more, 10/10

Having our wedding at The Talbooth was perfect, the staff were attentive on the day and even more so beforehand. Jess & Alex had to deal with lots of changes and questions from us and nothing was ever too much.

The food on the day was outstanding and the bar staff kept our guests constantly topped up. The venue was beautiful and presented so well.

We couldn’t recommend the talbooth and their staff more, 10/10
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Kerrie Sent on 19/11/2024

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Incredible venue!

Facilitated the perfect day

We had driven past Talbooth many times with intrigue, when it came to picking a wedding venue, we wanted the views, food, ambiance and service to ensure we as the bride and groom, our families and guests all had the best day. We looked at many venues, with the house and spa and Talbooth being the first. Simply nothing compared. Organising and arranging everything in advance is down to a fine, friendly tee and the day did not disappoint, it was simply perfect. The wonderful team could not do enough for everyone, the food was simply amazing, everything ran perfectly, the other suppliers found it a well oiled machine enabling the scale without fuss,...

Facilitated the perfect day

We had driven past Talbooth many times with intrigue, when it came to picking a wedding venue, we wanted the views, food, ambiance and service to ensure we as the bride and groom, our families and guests all had the best day. We looked at many venues, with the house and spa and Talbooth being the first. Simply nothing compared. Organising and arranging everything in advance is down to a fine, friendly tee and the day did not disappoint, it was simply perfect. The wonderful team could not do enough for everyone, the food was simply amazing, everything ran perfectly, the other suppliers found it a well oiled machine enabling the scale without fuss, but with the personal touch that made it feel so personal to us. We wish the day would have never ended. We booked out the cottage, house and spa and most of Milsoms, all feeling relaxed, spotless and well that lawn is the envy of many a professional groundskeeper. You certainly get what you pay for, so whilst the talbooth looked quite expensive on paper, it is one of the best investments we ever made, with everyone’s memories focussed on the right things with the perfect backdrop. On reflection, worth absolutely every penny and more.

Alex and Jess were brilliant, promptly answering our many questions and they were always super helpful. Thank you all so much!

Kerrie and Simon 🤍
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Jane Sent on 10/11/2024

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Magical riverside venue

We had a wonderful wedding day at the magnificent riverside surroundings of the Talbooth Restaurant and grounds. The day was joyful and relaxing as the staff were efficient and thoughtful so we had nothing to worry about. The addition of a small boat to take wedding guests up the river to see the countryside made the day extra special. The venue looked beautiful with stunning grounds and the backdrop of the River Stour. The service, facilities, food were second to none. I cannot recommend them highly enough. The staff went out of their way to make our day special.

We had a wonderful wedding day at the magnificent riverside surroundings of the Talbooth Restaurant and grounds. The day was joyful and relaxing as the staff were efficient and thoughtful so we had nothing to worry about. The addition of a small boat to take wedding guests up the river to see the countryside made the day extra special. The venue looked beautiful with stunning grounds and the backdrop of the River Stour. The service, facilities, food were second to none. I cannot recommend them highly enough. The staff went out of their way to make our day special.
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Izza Sent on 06/11/2024

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Our Wedding Day

Keighley and the team were excellent from the start to the finish. They were extremely flexible with our requests and responded very quickly to all emails.

The venue was absolutely perfect! We had rented out the Idle waters cottage for the weekend and it was ideal. There was enough space for all of the bridesmaids and I to get ready and it was amazing to be overlooking the wedding venue. The hotel nearby is great as well as guests were able to stay there for the weekend.

On the day, we really had the most perfect day and everything went very smoothly. We did not have to worry about a single thing on the day -...

Keighley and the team were excellent from the start to the finish. They were extremely flexible with our requests and responded very quickly to all emails.

The venue was absolutely perfect! We had rented out the Idle waters cottage for the weekend and it was ideal. There was enough space for all of the bridesmaids and I to get ready and it was amazing to be overlooking the wedding venue. The hotel nearby is great as well as guests were able to stay there for the weekend.

On the day, we really had the most perfect day and everything went very smoothly. We did not have to worry about a single thing on the day - they had taken care of everything - even things that we had not thought about previously!

The food was excellent - all of our guests really loved the food! Some of them said that it was the best food that they have had at a wedding.

Thank you again to Keighley and the team at the Talbooth for the most perfect day!!!
Gary Sent on 04/11/2024

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Gary and Charlotte 24/8/24

What price for quality.The Talbooth really made our wedding from start to finish all guests felt the same A1+
What an amazing team xxx

What price for quality.The Talbooth really made our wedding from start to finish all guests felt the same A1+
What an amazing team xxx
Kim S. Sent on 02/11/2024

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The perfect wedding day

We couldn’t have dreamed of a better place to have our wedding! From start to finish, our day was absolutely perfect, all thanks to the incredible team at Talbooth Restaurant. The venue and location is stunning. Every detail was so well-organised that we were able to relax and fully enjoy our day without a single worry. From the warm welcome to the seamless transitions throughout the day, the staffs professionalism and care was fantastic.

Thank you for helping us create the best day of our lives! We’re so grateful and our constant smiles said it all.

We couldn’t have dreamed of a better place to have our wedding! From start to finish, our day was absolutely perfect, all thanks to the incredible team at Talbooth Restaurant. The venue and location is stunning. Every detail was so well-organised that we were able to relax and fully enjoy our day without a single worry. From the warm welcome to the seamless transitions throughout the day, the staffs professionalism and care was fantastic.

Thank you for helping us create the best day of our lives! We’re so grateful and our constant smiles said it all.
Corey Sent on 24/10/2024

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Most magical wedding EVER

There wouldn't be enough room in this review for how many FANTASTIC things I have to say about Talbooth. Let's start with the obvious - the setting is so gorgeous it's hard to put into words let alone pictures. It is honestly MAGICAL and couldn't be a more perfect setup for weddings - both logistically and visually. Onto the team, I wish I could name every single person who made our weekend special but I have to reserve this space for one in particular - Alex. She is the first person we met when considering Talbooth as a venue and a big part of the reason we did. From the start, I knew she would be so caring and...

There wouldn't be enough room in this review for how many FANTASTIC things I have to say about Talbooth. Let's start with the obvious - the setting is so gorgeous it's hard to put into words let alone pictures. It is honestly MAGICAL and couldn't be a more perfect setup for weddings - both logistically and visually. Onto the team, I wish I could name every single person who made our weekend special but I have to reserve this space for one in particular - Alex. She is the first person we met when considering Talbooth as a venue and a big part of the reason we did. From the start, I knew she would be so caring and attentive. She went ABOVE and BEYOND our (pretty tough) expectations. From that first meeting to being in the room (at my request) with our parents before the ceremony - shedding a tear together - she made every single decision, question, crazy request, late night emails, calls, frantic changes, etc seem like it was all a breeze for her. She never made us feel like we were asking too much or putting her out. She is a gem - her and her team are a really important part of why our wedding went so smoothly and was so magical. To sum up, you would be LUCKY to have your wedding at this magical spot with this INCREDIBLE team.
Ellie Sent on 24/10/2024

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Our perfect day!

As soon as we arrived at Le Talbooth restaurant we knew it was going to be the place to hold our wedding. The location is stunning and we were warmly welcomed by staff from day one. They offered their expert advice to help us create the most perfect day. They responded quickly to any questions we had and were always on hand to meet or talk through the plans, nothing was too much to ask. The staff made sure our day ran smoothly and took any stresses away which meant we could relax and enjoy our day. The food was amazing and staff were attentive to us and our guests. Everyone commented on how beautiful the venue is and...

As soon as we arrived at Le Talbooth restaurant we knew it was going to be the place to hold our wedding. The location is stunning and we were warmly welcomed by staff from day one. They offered their expert advice to help us create the most perfect day. They responded quickly to any questions we had and were always on hand to meet or talk through the plans, nothing was too much to ask. The staff made sure our day ran smoothly and took any stresses away which meant we could relax and enjoy our day. The food was amazing and staff were attentive to us and our guests. Everyone commented on how beautiful the venue is and how delicious the food was. Le Talbooth Restaurant will forever hold a special place in our hearts and we cannot wait to come back soon! Thank you ❤️