Baby Showers in Truro | The Alverton Hotel, Truro, Cornwall

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A truly tranquil spot for laid-back luxury in the city of Truro. Plan a special day your friends and family will cherish forever.

There is no adventure more life changing than parenthood. Set in our nineteenth-century grounds perched just outside of the Cornish capital, Truro, celebrate the newest addition to the family with a baby shower at The Alverton.

Baby showers at The Alverton

Baby showers are all about showering the parents-to-be with love and support before the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with your nearest and dearest, or an unforgettable party with all the bells and whistles, toast to the little one at The Alverton.

Our friendly team is on hand to make sure your vision is brought to life, and your special day runs without a hiccup. From showering your guests with delicious food, to helping you set up and customise the space, to providing screens or projectors for games and activities you’ve thoughtfully planned.

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Venue spaces

Baby showers are more than just cake, games, and gifts. Whatever your budget, guest list size, or creative vision, explore our function spaces below.

The Duchy

The Duchy overlooks our tranquil terrace and provides a smaller, more intimate alternative to the larger suites. It is airy and open with a wall of mullioned windows.

Up to 20 guests

£120 room hire for three hours

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The Oak

The Oak can seat up to 40 guests, it has large windows at the front of the hotel providing lots of natural daylight and various options for tea, coffee and buffet stations.

Up to 40 guests

£120 room hire for three hours

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Food for every craving

Choose from an elegant afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, homemade cakes, and hot scones served with jam and clotted cream, or a hand-picked buffet full of crowd-pleasing snacks and treats for grazing on.

The Duchy and The Oak menu

Afternoon tea

£25 per person

Finger sandwiches, chef’s mini cakes/sweet treats, scones with jam and clotted cream, a serving of tea/coffee

Cornish buffet

£19.50 per person

Cocktail pasties (meat or vegetarian), scones with jam and clotted cream, saffron buns, butter, one serving of tea or coffee

The Alverton buffet

£25 per person for four choices, please choose four from the following:

Cornish focaccia, oils, balsamic
Baked and cured meats, olives, tomatoes
Selection of wraps
Spicy potato wedges, salsa, mozzarella
Mini vegetable or meat quiches
Cornish cheese board
Mini burgers, lettuce, tomato, relish; classic beef, chicken fillet or vegetarian
Prawn and fish tempura, sweet chilli
Cornish meat or vegetarian cocktail pasties
Chicken goujons, sweet chilli mayo
Scones, jam, clotted cream
Fresh fruit skewers
Chocolate brownie, clotted cream

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The Venue

The Alverton is a breath-taking venue in Truro for weddings, events and conferences. Centrally located in the Cornish capital, with parking for up to 140 guests.

Hire The Space

Centrally located with ample parking and a variety of suites, The Alverton can host events from as small as two people, up to 140. A perfect location for weddings, events and conferences.