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Spaces perfect for your christening
Hand-picked for the size and feel of a typical christening. Every space includes tables, chairs, cleaning and an event contact on the day.
Our pick for christeningAlfresco 2 (Orchard)
Best for: garden lunch, 30 to 120
Our pick for christeningThe Pavilion
Best for: seated family lunch, 200
Our pick for christeningThe Cosy Corner
Best for: small family group

The John Farragher Woolshed
180 seated, 200 standing

The Alfresco
150 seated, 200 standing

The Farmhouse
75 seated, 100 standing

The Stables
50 seated, 75 standing

The Shearing Shed
50 seated, 75 standing

The Wool Room
50 seated, 75 standing

Alfresco 1 (Riverside)
75 seated, 100 standing

The VIP Suite
8 seated, 8 standing

Semi-Private Rooms
12 seated, 12 standing
No space fits that number exactly. Tell us your guest count below and the events team will suggest the best fit.
Check your date with the events team
- A dedicated event manager from day one
- Licensed bar in every space. No outside alcohol.
We celebrated our daughter's Christening at the Pavilion, and it was so beautiful. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the venue, the food, the service. The park was a huge hit with the kids. Natalie was a dream to work with.
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ChristeningFAQs
The questions we get asked most about hosting christenings at The Orchard.
What does a christening lunch cost?
We tailor every quote to your guest count, menu and date rather than publish set prices. Send an enquiry and you’ll have a personalised quote within one business day.
Is it suitable for lots of children?
Yes. The fenced playground is beside the Alfresco, high chairs are provided and there is a parents’ room.
Can we bring a cake and bomboniere?
Yes. A cake and gifts table is set before arrival and a small cakeage fee applies.
How far are you from the churches?
10 minutes from Penrith and St Marys parishes, five from the M4 at Jamisontown.
Do you host baptisms for other faiths and naming days?
Yes. Naming days, dedications and baptisms of every tradition; see also Religious Occasion.
Why The Orchard
Celebrate your christeningat The Orchard
Christening lunches are a staple at The Orchard: family arrives from the service, sits down to a shared Italian feast from Freddy’s kitchen under the vines, and the kids move between the table and the fenced playground. The Alfresco 2 (orchard side) is the favourite for 30 to 120.
Cake and bomboniere tables are set up before you arrive; Bakery Brothers can bake the christening cake. 10 minutes from Penrith and St Marys churches, five from the M4, with free parking.
Christening at The Orchard





