Christening & Naming Ceremony Venue Near Heathrow
After the service, gather everyone together for a relaxed celebration at The Anchor. We offer flexible spaces where the adults can relax and the children have room to be themselves.
Menu Options
From Sunday Roasts to Finger Buffets
Relaxed Buffet
Our most popular option for christenings. A spread of hot and cold favourites that allows guests to mingle and eat at their own pace. Catering packages available upon request.
Sunday Roast
If your christening is on a Sunday, why not book a large area for our famous Sunday Roast? Walk in or book ahead, and call us for large groups so we can keep service smooth.
Children's Facilities
We make every child feel welcome
High Chairs
High chairs are available for babies and toddlers, just let us know when you book how many you need.
Children's Menu
A dedicated kids' menu with all their favourites, including smaller portions of our Sunday Roast.
Safe Enclosed Garden
Our beer garden is enclosed and safe for little ones to explore while the adults relax.
Step-Free Access
The bar and dining area are step-free, with free parking right by the entrance to make arrivals easy with a pushchair.
Why Families Love Us
Child Friendly
We welcome children of all ages. High chairs available.
Bring Your Cake
You are welcome to bring a celebration cake. We'll provide the knife and napkins.
Photo Opportunities
Our garden area and traditional pub backdrop provide a lovely setting for family photos (weather permitting).
Planning Your Christening Reception
A simple step-by-step guide
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Book the venue early
We recommend securing your date 2–4 weeks ahead of the ceremony, particularly for Sundays when our roast is popular. Call us on 01753 682707 or use the enquiry form below.
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Choose your catering
Decide between a relaxed buffet, afternoon tea, or a Sunday Roast if your service is on a Sunday. We will walk you through the options and pricing when you enquire.
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Decorations and cake
You are welcome to bring balloons, table decorations, and a celebration cake. We'll provide the knife and napkins. Please avoid loose confetti and glitter, which are difficult to clean up.
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Photo opportunities
Our enclosed beer garden and warm pub interior provide a lovely backdrop for family photographs. You are welcome to arrive a little early on the day to set up and capture those first moments.
Also Planning a Baby Shower or Gender Reveal?
The Anchor is equally well suited for baby showers and gender reveals. Explore our dedicated pages for more details on packages and ideas.
After the Service
From church to celebration in minutes
One of the biggest advantages of choosing The Anchor as your christening venue is our proximity to local churches. Whether your ceremony is at St Mary the Virgin in Stanwell, St Mary's in Staines, or any of the churches across the Spelthorne area, we are just a short drive away. Most families arrive at The Anchor within 10 to 15 minutes of the service finishing.
We recommend allowing about 30 minutes of buffer time between the end of the service and your reception start. This gives everyone time to take photos outside the church, say hello to fellow guests, and travel over without feeling rushed. We will have the room set up and drinks ready to serve the moment you arrive.
If some guests are heading directly to The Anchor while others stay behind at the church, that is no problem at all. We will welcome early arrivals with drinks in the bar area and direct them to your reserved space once everyone has gathered. Our team is experienced at managing the staggered arrival that christening parties often involve.
For naming ceremonies and non-religious celebrations, the same applies. Whatever the format of your ceremony, we are ready to host the party that follows. Our christening venue in Surrey is designed to make the transition from service to celebration as smooth and relaxed as possible.
Christening Party Packages
Flexible catering to suit every family and budget
Catering packages
- Pizza BuffetMenu pricesMinimum 10 guests
- Burger Buffet£11ppMinimum 20 guests
- Sandwich Buffet£12ppMinimum 30 guests
- Afternoon Tea£16ppMinimum 20 guests
- Finger Buffet£16ppMinimum 30 guests
- Fish & Chip Van£18ppMinimum 30 guests
- Indoor BBQ£18ppMinimum 20 guests
- Premium Buffet£19ppMinimum 30 guests
- Prosecco Afternoon Tea£22ppMinimum 20 guests
- Indian-Inspired Curry Buffet£25ppMinimum 30 guests
- Tex-Mex Hot Buffet£29ppMinimum 30 guests
- Mediterranean Hot Buffet£32ppMinimum 30 guests
- Chicken Goujon Sharing Tray£35 per trayMinimum 25 guests
Minimum 30 guests on buffet packages unless stated. Groups of 10 or more: a £10 per person deposit, fully deducted from your bill.
Sunday roasts are also available for Sunday christenings, priced à la carte from our menu.
All christening party pub packages include use of a reserved area, dedicated staff, and free parking. Room hire applies and varies by day and group size, with pricing discussed on enquiry. Call us on 01753 682707 for a quote tailored to your guest numbers.
“We held our daughter's christening reception here after the service at St Mary's. The buffet was generous, the staff were brilliant with all the children, and having free parking right outside made life so much easier with all the grandparents. Lovely afternoon.”
Rachel, Staines — Google Review
“The enclosed garden was perfect for the children to run around while we enjoyed drinks and food inside. The team set up a beautiful table for gifts and our christening cake. Could not recommend this christening venue enough.”
David, Ashford — Google Review
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