Weddings & Events

Here is a little information on what we can offer if you would like to celebrate
your special day with us at Peponi Hotel.

You can choose to hold your ceremony with us on the hotel grounds or choose one of the
many lovely locations Shela has to offer but we do recommend that you have the ceremony in
the cool of the afternoon. This allows your guest to spend the morning at their leisure and
have lunch.
We can then arrange a lovely dinner and dancing at the hotel.
We can also share ideas of what can be done in Lamu around the celebration. Of course
each event is unique and must be tailored to your needs these guidelines will give you an idea
of what’s possible.

We transform our Palm Garden into a stunning event space, overlooking the beach where
you can dine and dance under the stars, or if need be a tent can be set up.

This space can host up to 60 people. We also have the pool as well as the Jahazi Bar and Grill
for smaller events.
 Dates
10th of July - 15th December
10th of January - 31st January
1st of March - 15th of April

Accommodation
As we are a small hotel we have a limit of 9 rooms that can be booked for weddings and events
with a 3 night minimum.
For weddings held in the Palm Garden we require you to book out the entire
Palm Garden which consist of 8 standard rooms.
 COSTS
We have put together a breakdown to give you an idea of the costs involved, please bare in mind
the cost is an estimation and can be finalised once we discuss how you would like the space
decorated and what you would like for your feast.

Palm Garden Set up

Up to 30 Guests 50,000/-
Up to 60 Guests 90,000/-

Jahazi Roof Top

Set up max 30 guests 100,000/-
Set up max 60 guests 180,000/-

Pool Area
Set up max 30 guests 55,000/-

Brunch
apx. cost 4,000-5,000/- per person

Lunch
apx. cost 4,500-5,500/- per person

Dinner
apx. cost of 3 course meal 6,000-7,500/- per person

Drinks Based on consumption

Calculated after event

corkage
Wine corkage 1,500/- per bottle
Spirits 3,000/- per bottle
Family Style Dinner
Shared Plates

Recommend choosing:

4 Starters
4 Mains
4 Sides
2 Desserts
 Event Set Up
The venue set up, lighting, local floral & table displays can be done by us and is included in the
set up fee. We have speakers which can be used for your music. Should you require a DJ or band
that would be an extra cost. Also, if you have specific flowers or decorations in mind, you should
let us know as these would have to be ordered from Nairobi a few days prior, at an extra cost.

MEALS
Peponi’s creative team of chefs are able to create something entirely bespoke for you.
You receive one on one attention to select a menu that is unique to your needs, and we’re always
open to trying something new and fun.
Providing you with security that we will take care of the rest!

DRINKS
Welcome guests with our house cocktail the 'Old Pal’ for which we are famed or a cocktail of
your choice
Beer, Wine, Bubbles, Juices, Peponi still water.
 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Yellow fever certifcate & Travel Insurance:
Usually included in your medical aid but please check that you are covered.

Flying Doctor Cover: Out of an abundance of caution and for maximum peace of mind,
in addition to regular travel insurance, we recommend that guests get short-term membership to
AMREF Flying Doctor Service, a Nairobi-based medical air evacuation service which most
lodges/tour operators in Kenya recommend for their guests.
30-day cover costs just $25 and registration is done online at on the Flying Doctors Website

Wine/spirits: If you are staying for a while and enjoy alcoholic beverages outside of the event, it is
worth checking a bottle or two in your luggage or picking up your favourites at duty free, as avail-
ability and value for money once in Lamu can vary.

Aside from hotels, most of Lamu operates on a cash basis. There is no ATM in Shela and a few
along the waterfront stretch of Lamu old town.
Your easiest solution here might be to draw some cash at Nairobi airport.

Food shops are scarce, so it is often easiest to source things via your house or hotel staff.
They should be able to source what you need from Lamu town and provide you with receipts
Lamu has a signifcant Muslim population, and so out of respect it is good practice for women to
cover their shoulders and knees and maintain modesty while walking through Shela village

Kenya uses 3 square prong plugs (UK)

 Canapé
Masala School Prawns - dfo gf
Mango Hot Sauce | Yogurt Ripple

Samosa - dfo vo
Camembert | Meat | Vegetable | Fish

Fish Scampi - df
Lime| Aioli

Gỏ
Seared Tuna | Crunchy Vegetables | Herbs | Chilli

Swahili Potato Bajias - df

Spicy Tamarind Dip

Fish Arancini - df
Tonnato Nduja | Lime

Greek Salad Skewer - v gf

Tomato | Feta | Cucumber | Olive & Balsamic Dip

Potted Prawns - gfo

Crostini
 Canapé
Masala School Prawns - dfo gf
Mango Hot Sauce | Yogurt Ripple

Samosa - dfo vo
Camembert | Meat | Vegetable | Fish

Fish Scampi - df
Lime| Aioli

Gỏ
Seared Tuna | Crunchy Vegetables | Herbs | Chilli

Swahili Potato Bajias - df

Spicy Tamarind Dip

Fish Arancini - df
Tonnato Nduja | Lime

Greek Salad Skewer - v gf

Tomato | Feta | Cucumber | Olive & Balsamic Dip

Potted Prawns - gfo

Crostini
 Starter
Spicy Thai Broth - df
(Chicken or Seafood)
Noodles | Bamboo Shoots | Thai Basil Garnish

Octopus Larb - df gf
Chilli | Lime | Herbs | Cos Lettuce

Tuna Carpaccio - gf
Parmesan | Rocket | Mustard & Lime Dressing

White Fish Carpaccio - df gf

Cherry Tomatoes | Onions | Sprouts | Crispy Capers | Honey Mustard Dressing

Seared Tuna Tataki - df

Ponzu Dressing | Puffed Wild Rice | Kaffir Lime | Chilli

Gambas al Ajillo - gfo

Olive Oil | Garlic | Herbs | Grilled Focaccia

Kingfish Tartar - df
Ginger | Soy Sauce | Sesame | Avocado | Pickled Chiili

Line Fish & Green Mango Tiradito - df gfo

Chilli Tiger Milk | Basil | Grilled Focaccia

Lightly Grilled boat squid - df gf

Almonds | Romesco | Pickled Chilli

Lobster Salad - df gf
Cos Lettuce | Marie Rose Dressing

Crispy Squid - gf df
Chickpea Batter | Orange Alioli

Beef Carpaccio - df gf
Mustard | Tarragon | Roasted Grapes

Watermelon and Salty Blue Cheese - v df gf

Almonds | White Balsamic | Local Basil

Charred Cauliflower - v gf
Hummus | Olive Oil | Lemon | Parmesan | Almond Flakes | Raisins

Baked Camembert - gfo v

Thyme | Honey | Dates | Grilled Focaccia

Gazpacho - vo gfo
Fish salsa | Grilled Focaccia
A La Carte Dinner
individually Plated
Max 40 guests

Recommend choosing:

4 Starters
4 Mains
4 Sides
3 Desserts
 Main Dishes

White Fish Cerviche - df gf

Orange | Oregano | Nduja

Pan Roasted Line Fish - gf

Lemon Beurre | Broccoli | Potato Rosti

Char-Grilled Kingfish Steak - gf

Warm Tartar | Parsley Oil | Wilted Spinach

Tuna Steak - dfo gf

Char-Grilled Corn | Chilli Lime Butter

Warm Octopus Salad - df gf

Romesco | Almonds| White Beans | Tomatoes | Olives | Tomato | Salsa Verde

Grilled Prawns - df
Thai Salad | XO Butter

House Thai Yellow Curry - df

Chicken, Kingfish or Tofu
Kaffir | Lemongrass | Thai Basil | Coconut | Chilli

Slow Cooked Beef Cheek - gf

Kale | Mash Potatoes | Beef n’ Onion Jus

Braised Lamb Ragu

Rigatoni | Olives | Pangrattato

Surf n’ Turf
Chicken Milanese | Tonnato Nduja | Capers | Parmesan

Crown Roasted Chicken Breast - gf

Cauliflower Puree | Sauteed Greens | Truffle Jus

Mushroom steak - v gf
Harissa |Sour Cream | Butterbean Puree

Side Dishes
Lettuce with Funky Vinaigrette | Garden Salad | Grilled Vegetables
Roast Potatoes | Biryani Rice | Flat Bread |Focaccia
 Something Sweet

Served with House Coffee or Tea

Caramelized Pineapple - gf
Rum | Almond | Mint | Crème Fraiche

Flourless Chocolate Cake - gf

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Mango Cheesecake
Passion | Chantilly Cream

Mahamri - df
Coconut | Lime

Ginger Nut Lime Pie

Lemon Curd

Belgian Chocolate Truffle - gf

Salted Caramel | Orange Caramel | Tequila n’ Mango | Rum n’ Raisin| Mocha n’ Baileys
 Starter

Seared Tuna Tataki - df

Ponzu Dressing | Puffed Wild Rice | Kaffir Lime | Chilli

Gambas al Ajillo - gfo

Olive Oil | Garlic | Herbs | Grilled Focaccia

Kingfish Tartar - df
Ginger | Soy Sauce | Sesame | Avocado | Pickled Chiili

Lightly Grilled boat squid - df gf

Almonds | Romesco | Pickled Chilli

Lobster & Prawn Salad - df gf

Cos Lettuce | Marie Rose Dressing

Watermelon and Salty Blue Cheese - v df gf

Almonds | White Balsamic | Local Basil

Charred Cauliflower - v gf
Hummus | Olive Oil | Lemon | Parmesan | Almond Flakes | Raisins

Baked Camembert - gfo v

Thyme | Honey | Dates | Grilled Focaccia
 Main Dishes
White Fish Cerviche - df gf
Orange | Oregano | Nduja

Tuna Steak - gf
Warm Tartar | Char-Chilli Corn | Chilli Lime Butter

Thai Red Prawn Curry - df

Thai Basil | Cashew | Capsicum | Fish Crumbe

Sherry-Glazed Overnight Beef Brisket - gf

Chimichurri | Beef n’ Onion Jus

Harissa Roast Chicken

Couscous Pilaf | Sauteed Greens | Yoghurt

Morish Style Portobello steak - v gf

Roasted Broccoli & Onions | Butterbean Puree

Side Dishes
Garden Salad | Grilled Vegetables
Roast Potatoes | Focaccia

Something Sweet
Served with House Coffee or Tea

Caramelized Pineapple - gf
Rum | Almond | Mint | Crème Fraiche

Flourless Chocolate Cake - gf

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Mango Cheesecake
Passion | Chantilly Cream

Mahamri - df
Coconut | Lime

Belgian Chocolate Truffle - gf

Salted Caramel | Orange Caramel | Tequila n’ Mango | Rum n’ Raisin| Mocha n’ Baileys