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Pig & Whistle Restaurant

Pig & Whistle Restaurant

Chelmsford, Essex
5.0 out of 5 rating, 20 reviews
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    Kim Sent on 03/09/2026
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    Kim and Darrens wedding August 2026

    The most perfect say in the most perfect venue. Justin and his team were fantastic from start to finish. So helpful and organised the day run so smoothly, which lead to the most relaxing intimate stress free wedding of our dreams. I only wish we could we live this amazingly wonderful day all over again. I honestly can’t sing the venue and the teams praises enough just wonderful from start to finish.
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    Paul Sent on 01/08/2026
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    Happy Couple

    We cannot thank Justin and his team enough for making our wedding day feel so speacial and relaxed. Nothing seemed too much when asked and all the guests needs were taken care off.
    The food was 10/10 as were the staff and venue.
    Justin kept in regular contact right up to the final day and made sure the wedding day ran smoothly.
    We would both highly recommend Pig & Whistle and look forward to returning soon. Thank you once again.
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    Jocelyn Sent on 24/06/2026
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    Wedding June 2026

    We got married at the Pig and Whistle a week ago, and it was the most perfect day. There is nothing 'wedding package' feel about the Pig and Whistle's offer - it is bespoke, exclusive and deeply personal. From the planning right through to the end of the day, the staff were attentive and invested in our day. The venue's layout meant that all guests felt included in every aspect of our day, and Justin ensured our choice of band was accommodated in the evening. The food was outstanding, drinks were provided to guests by responsive staff, which meant no waiting at a bar, and the whole day ran smoothly and stress-free. Thank you to Justin, Brendan, and the team.
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    Hannah Sent on 17/06/2026
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    Micro wedding in May

    We had our wedding here a few weeks ago. They provide a smaller wedding service that was perfect for us.

    The hosts and team were amazing. The communication prior to the event was great. And the day far surpassed our expectations. There was kind guidance from the host around how the day would go but choices were ours.

    They have a separate room they set up for the ceremony. The restaurant is unique but homely and well decorated to provide an amazing backdrop for photos. On the day we weren’t rushed, felt able to relax entirely while everything was taken care for us.

    The food was superb, excellent warm service and a beautiful venue in the countryside.

    It was honestly the best day and couldn’t have wanted more.

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    Josh Sent on 26/05/2026
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    Simply the best

    My wife and I got married at the Pig and Whistle last week and I can honestly say it was one of the best days of my life and that in large part has to do with the careful curation of the day by Justin, Brendan and their team. They were so attentive and the day went off without any issues because of them. The food was absolutely magnificent (as it always is) and the venue itself was a joy to be at. It's an ideal venue for smaller, intimate weddings (we had around 30 people) and the location is removed enough from Chelmsford city centre to feel private but not far enough away that it caused transport issues for anyone. The whole experience was very reasonably priced and if I wasnt planning on spending the rest of my life with my wife (fingers crossed) I'd say I'd be happy to do it all over again!
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    Mark Sent on 31/03/2026
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    Our Wedding Day

    The team made our day beyond extra special. Everything was communicated before the day and during the day with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. The team were attentive, polite, and friendly without being intrusive. The three course meal was absolutely wonderful. The room for the ceremony was decorated beautifully and the setting with views across the countryside just made the day for us. We had a completely stress free day and this was all down to how Justin and his team looked after us. We cannot recommend the venue highly enough!
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    Joanne Sent on 05/01/2026
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    So much more than we could have hoped for

    We celebrated our wedding at the Pig and Whistle in November and it was so much more than we could have wished for.

    Both Justin and Brendan made sure that our ceremony and wedding breakfast went totally according to plan, no hiccups. Justin made sure that the service at the table was exactly as you would expect at a wedding, he made sure that we were served first and made us feel like the most important people in room at all times.

    From the moment I arrived, Brendan and Justin made me feel like a princess. They greeted me and made sure that I didn't bump into my groom unexpectedly. Doors and curtains were held open and music was right on cue every time.

    The decor was magical. Exactly as we wanted. I felt like we were getting married in a castle with all the decor and magic that you would expect in a much bigger and grander place. We could have been anywhere, but wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. It was perfect.

    All our guests were so complimentary. They were stunned by the quality of the food and the beautiful decor as well as the top notch service we were lucky enough to have. Our waiter was also a credit to them showing just enough humour and cheekiness to enhance the experience without ruining the professionalism of the service.

    All in all a real 10/10 experience. I would highly recommend the Pig and Whistle thanks to Justin and Brendan, as the venue for the most magical wedding. It is certainly a day we will never forget and one which we already look back on with such fond memories.

    Thankyou so much for making our dream wedding a reality.
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    Thomas Sent on 04/11/2025
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    A Perfect Day

    Outstanding. We held our wedding here just a few days ago and words cannot adequately describe how lovely the pig and whistle was.

    From start to end the day was amazing, Justin and his team were on hand whenever needed and couldn't have done more for us but at the same time never seemed to hover and left us to enjoy the day with our guests, a real fine balancing act that they executed perfectly.

    The restaurant was decorated beautifully and the table and settings without fault, we hired out 2 rooms for the afternoon on their lunch ceremony package and were aware that other restaurant guests would be in the building after the ceremony but the setup was so perfect that we felt like we were the only ones in the world.

    The food is their crowning achievement, every course had by us and our guests was so well presented and delicious it was hard to not book to go back for dinner the next night. All served with perfect timing. Drinks, wine choice and cocktails were some of the best we ve had and Justin had knowledge of everything that was being served.

    The ceremony room is beautiful, decorated tastefully and elegant. A real unique space to get married.

    Our day was perfect, we just wish we could do it all over again.
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    Dan Sent on 19/10/2025
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    Fantastic intimate Wedding Venue

    We had the pleasure of being the Pig and Whistle’s 50th wedding. It was a fabulous evening very well hosted by Justin and the team, I cannot recommend the venue enough if you’re looking for wedding venue. Everything from the food, the room decor and the service was perfect.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 07/09/2025
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    Perfect venue!

    Our day was everything we could have wished for and more and this in no small part down to Justin and his team at the Pig and Whistle. The decor is fantastic, the service is impeccable and the food was the best we’ve ever had. All of our guests had the most wonderful time, nothing was too much to ask for and many felt like it was an intimate party at home. This is how welcoming the Pig & Whistle are - like part of the family. Absolute value for money, given how special the day was and the quality of the food and drink. We look forward to spending our anniversaries at the Pig & Whistle!!
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