Menu Pack 2020
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Very happy to quote for any dishes not listed below
Canapé reception
Typically, we would suggest up to five as a prelude to a two-course meal, perhaps two or three for a three-course meal, or if you are hosting a canapé and drink reception, you might like to choose eight or nine.
Canapés
Tomato bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil v
Grilled Brie and redcurrants on toasted granary bread v
Homemade Parmesan biscuits with cream cheese and roasted pepper
Tiny tartlets baked with caramelised onion and Roquefort cheese v
Canapés
Scottish oak smoked salmon pinwheels, with cream cheese and dill
Finely shredded smoked ham, wholegrain mustard and Boursin cheese
Bacon, onion and diced avocado pastry cup
Roasted mixed pepper and shallot kebabs with aged balsamic syrup v
Homemade chicken liver pâté en croute
Canapés
Quails egg with avocado, crispy bacon and tarragon cream
Knots of oak smoked salmon on toasted wholemeal with lime butter
Classic mini prawn cocktail in a filo pastry cup
Smoked duck tartlets with mango and onion pickle
Ciabatta pizzas with goats’ cheese topped with jalapeno pepper v
Canapés
Cornish crab with chive mayonnaise
Yorkshire pudding with roast beef, creamed horseradish and watercress
Peking duck pancake with hoi sin sauce, spring onion and cucumber
Charred figs with prosciutto and Dolce latté
Rosti topped with rare fillet of beef and cherry tomato
Fresh asparagus spears wrapped in fine Parma ham with aged balsamic syrup
A La Carte
Starters
Roasted tomato and basil soup with crème fraiche and croutons v
Curried vegetable soup with cucumber raita and nan bread v
Homemade chicken liver pâté with tomato chutney and Melba toast
Fanned honeydew melon with raspberry and ginger syrup v
Roasted beef tomato with goat’s cheese and basil oil v
Starters
Scottish smoked salmon served with lemon, capers and buttered brown bread
Smoked chicken and mango on a crispy salad with a light curry dressing
Mushroom dauphinoise with a tomato coulis
Whitebait with homemade tartar sauce and lemon
Starters
King prawns tossed in a fresh coriander, watercress, coconut and papaya salad
Seared asparagus tips with Caesar salad and toasted garlic bread v
Smoked salmon parcels filled with fresh Cornish crab and lemon mayonnaise
Parma ham and melon with orange syrup and toasted pine nuts
Starters
Asparagus, grilled Mediterranean king prawns with lime and dill butter
Crab and lemongrass tartlet with sweet chilli sauce
Salami, Parma and Black Forest ham garnished with caramelised figs
Pan-fried scallops, bacon, onion and avocado salad with Parmesan flakes
Main courses
Cumberland sausage, mashed potatoes served with onion gravy and garden peas
Roasted chicken breast, herb stuffing with roast potatoes, broccoli, carrots and gravy
Chicken breast with cream thyme and mushroom sauce, fine French beans and new potatoes
Roasted vegetable couscous with rocket salad and harissa dressing
Vegetable lasagne topped with a cheesy white sauce and a crisp leaf salad
Main courses
Poached salmon topped with mange tout, leeks, new potatoes and buttered chive sauce
Slow roasted belly pork with grain mustard mash, braised cabbage, apple sauce and crackling
Pan fried fillet of cod served with a spicy tomato salsa, parsley potatoes and fried courgettes
Thai red vegetable curry with sticky rice and mushrooms
Mushroom and courgette Wellington with carrots and dill cream sauce
Main courses
Seared swordfish steak with white port and saffron sauce, sauté potatoes and spinach
Roast loin of pork with five spice apples and prunes served with roasted potatoes,
curly kale, red cabbage and crackling
Pan-fried tuna steak served with a creamy brandy sauce, broccoli and mashed potatoes
Roasted guinea fowl, crispy rosemary potatoes, roast shallots, parsnips
braised tomatoes with a rich sherry gravy
Fillet of fresh Salmon on a light Champagne and dill sauce with new potatoes and asparagus Fanned breast of duck, dauphinoise potatoes, mange tout with a plum and brandy sauce
Main courses
Fillet steak on a chicken liver pâté crouton with a rich red wine gravy, crispy roast potatoes
seasonal vegetables
Roasted fillet of monkfish with carrot and star anise syrup, pakchoi and sauté potatoes
Herb crusted rack of lamb with Cumberland jelly, served with Lyonnais potatoes,
swede puree, roasted parsnips and carrots
Fillet of beef stroganoff, with mushrooms, gherkins and chopped parsley in a creamy paprika sauce served with rice and mixed salad
Pan-fried fillet of halibut with lemon, chopped parsley and nut butter fine French beans and sauté potatoes
Desserts
Fresh fruit meringue nest with whipped cream and raspberry sauce
Traditional hot rhubarb crumble and custard
Bread and butter pudding with marmalade glaze
Rich chocolate profiteroles filled with fresh cream
Desserts
Lemon meringue pie with raspberry coulis and crème fraiche
Crème caramel
Strawberry shortbread with whipped cream and strawberry sauce
Tropical fruit platter with whipped cream and passion fruit juice
Black cherry cheesecake with cream
Desserts
Caramelised apple tart with crème fraiche
Spiced whole poached pear with vanilla ice cream and Madeira syrup
Chocolate cup with Amaretto sponge and hazelnut cream
Rich chocolate mousse topped with fresh cream and Cointreau soaked oranges
Traditional summer pudding with fresh cream
Trio of Desserts
Up to three mini versions of any of the above desserts
Desserts
Bittersweet chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Strawberry meringue mess laced with Grand Marnier liqueur
Lemon grass parfait with warm pineapple salsa and pink peppercorns
Tipsy Rumtopf trifle with almond tuilles
Cheese platter
With Cheddar, Brie, Stilton, Port Salute, Camembert (or tell us your favourites)
Crusty French bread, biscuits, grapes, apples, celery, pickled onions and pickle
Filter coffee or tea and mints (refills offered at time of service)
Filter coffee or tea and petit fours
Full range of decaf and herbal also available
Classic Collection
French onion soup with cheese croutons
Rock oysters on cracked ice with shallot vinegar (ea)
Lobster bisque with brandy cream
Lobster Thermidor (market price) starter from
Pâté de foie gras with Sauterns jelly and warm brioche
Prawn and avocado pear cocktail
Cod in parsley sauce
Fillet of halibut with hollandaise sauce
Fillets of Dover sole meuniére
Natural smoked haddock with poached egg
Canard a l’ orange
Escalope de veau cordon bleu
Fillet of beef Wellington
Osso Buco
Steak Diane
Tournedos be boeuf Rossini
Traditional Irish stew
Apricot frangipane tart
Banoffee pie
Creamy rice pudding
Spotty dick and custard
Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce
Treacle pudding
Dishes served with potatoes and vegetables of your choice and accompaniments.
Picnic Hampers / Bespoke Buffets
Homemade breads, Local cheeses, Scotch eggs, Salmon skewers, Cold meats, Pork pies, Charcuterie, Stuffed peppers, Salads, Olives and Dips, Made to measure to suit your tastes.
Afternoon Tea and Reception menus
Cream Tea
Freshly baked scone, clotted cream and strawberry jam with a pot of tea or filtered coffee
Afternoon Tea
A selection of finger sandwiches
Freshly baked scones, strawberries, clotted cream and strawberry jam
Unlimited tea, filter coffee, fruit juices and water for the duration of the event.
Herbal teas and decaffeinated coffee will also be available.
Luxury Afternoon Tea
A Glass of sparkling Prosecco
A selection of finger sandwiches
Freshly baked scones, strawberries, clotted cream and strawberry jam
Raspberry meringues, Chocolate eclairs and Mille-feuille
Unlimited tea, filter coffee and water for the duration of the event.
Herbal teas and decaffeinated coffee will also be available.
Finger buffet menu 1
A selection of deluxe sandwiches, including: Roast beef and horseradish, Prawn cocktail,
Smoked salmon triangles, Turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing, Cheese and pickle, Egg and cress, Hand carved honey roast ham and salad,
Homemade lemon drizzle, fruit and chocolate cakes
Finger buffet menu 2
Ham, egg and cress, prawn cocktail and cheese, bridge rolls and sandwiches
Hot cocktail sausages with coarse grain mustard dip.
Homemade sausage rolls
Spinach and feta cheese tarts
Crudités and kettle crisps with guacamole, humus and salsa dips.
Finger buffet menu 3
Selection of deluxe sandwiches on a variety of bread and wraps including:
Roast beef and smoked salmon, hand carved ham and turkey.
Prawn cocktail with Thousand Island dressing in a filo pastry cup
Thai chicken skewers marinated in mild spices and lemon grass
Mini vegetable samosas, spring rolls and onion bhajis with mango chutney
Crispy fried squid rings with sweet chilli dip
Crudités and kettle crisps with guacamole, humus and salsa dips
Melon and pineapple kebabs
Tea and filtered coffee can be added to any of the finger buffet menus above
Apple, Orange and Cranberry juices can be included
Staff are included for numbers over 25.
For smaller events staff are charged at £13.50 per hour (min 4 hours).
Also included: linen buffet table cloth and bone china crockery
Disposable table slip covers (for guests) and “linen feel” napkins
For more formal occasions you could hire linen table cloths
Finger Buffet Selector Menu
Assorted sandwiches
Mini wraps
Breaded chicken fillets with aioli
Breaded king prawns
Cajun spiced potato wedges
Caramelised onion, feta cheese and spinach tarts
Cocktail Cumberland sausages
Crispy duck pancakes with hoi sin sauce
Crudities with tortilla chips, salsa and humus dips
Homemade sausage rolls
Little cheese and tomato pizzas
Loaded potato skins with ham and cheese
Mini pork pies with crunchy pickle
Mini toad in the hole
Pigs in blankets
Scampi with tartare sauce
Thai chicken skewers marinated in yoghurt and mild spices
Vegetable samosa, Spring roll and Onion bhaji selection
Vol-au-vents with a variety of fillings
Assorted small cakes and biscuits
Select 8 Items £13.75
Select 10 Items £16.95
Tumbler desserts, small puddings
Whisky style tumbler glasses with a choice of:
Chocolate orange mousse, Toffee banoffee, Eton Mess, Strawberry cheesecake,
Chocolate profiteroles, Rhubarb crumble, Lemon and raspberry posset, (minimum 25 of each)
Cupcakes various flavours and toppings
Wedding Reception Evening buffet menus
Bacon Butties
Soft rolls with ketchup and brown sauce
Traditional Cornish Pasties
Served hot with ketchup and brown sauce
Assorted Cheeses and Homemade Chicken Liver Pate
With Cheddar, Brie, Stilton, Port Salute, Camembert (or tell us your favourites)
Crusty French bread, biscuits, grapes, apples, celery, pickled onions and pickle
Finger Buffet Selector Menu
See above for our list of menu items, do talk to us if your favourite isn’t listed
Hog Roast
Hog roast buffet with crusty bread, sticky gravy, stuffing and apple sauce
Talk to us if you would like to add
Potatoes, Salads and Desserts
Indian Buffet
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Madras
Plain boiled rice, Mushroom rice
Sag aloo, Bombay potatoes, Spinach dall
Peshwari, Garlic and coriander and Plain naan bread, Poppadum
Mango chutney and cucumber raita
Tapas
Selection of Spanish dishes (many others available) which might include:
Paella Valanciana Paella with chicken breast and mixed seafood.
Tortilla Espanola (V) Traditional Spanish omelette with potatoes, peppers, peas and onions
Patatas Bravas Deep fried potatoes topped with a spicy red chilli, bacon and tomato sauce
Chorizo al Pimentos Spicy Spanish sausage in a tomato, pepper and onion sauce
Albóndigas Spanish meatballs served with a tomato and green bean sauce
Mediterranean Olives and Feta Cheese(V)Feta cheese with marinated olives
Chopped mixed salad
Selection of home baked breads
Simple Barbecue
Jumbo meaty pork sausages with fried onions and roll
Quarter pound beef burger with cheese and sesame seed bun
Vegetarian sausages and bean burgers
Jacket potato with butter
Mixed chopped salad, Coleslaw
Tumbler desserts small puddings
Whisky style tumbler glasses with a choice of:
Chocolate orange mousse, Toffee banoffee, Eton Mess, Strawberry cheesecake,
Chocolate profiteroles, Rhubarb crumble, Lemon and raspberry posset, (minimum 25 of each)
Barbeque Menus
Barbecue menu A
Jumbo meaty pork sausages with fried onions and roll
Quarter pound beef burger with cheese and sesame seed bun
Chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce
Vegetarian sausages and bean burgers
Jacket potato with butter
Mixed chopped salad
Rich chocolate profiteroles filled with fresh cream
Barbecue menu B
Tuna or Swordfish steaks, spicy tomato salsa and chopped chives
Fillet of chicken wrapped in bacon and served with mango pickle
Sweet corn and courgette fritter v
Jacket potato with soured cream
Homemade coleslaw
Mixed chopped salad with sunflower and pumpkin seeds
French bread and butter
Mile high strawberry cheesecake with strawberry sauce
Rich chocolate profiteroles filled with fresh cream
Barbecue menu C
Minute rump steak with caraway and parsley butter
King prawn kebabs with limes and soured cream
Curried chicken breast with mint yoghurt
Stuffed grilled peppers with couscous, onions and mushrooms
Hot basmati rice with roasted mustard seeds, lemon grass and coriander
Chopped green salad with Romaine lettuce, chicory, spring onions and cucumber
Selection of homemade breads
Barbecued banana and pineapple chunks with chocolate sauce
Handmade summer fruit Pavlova with toasted almonds and rich red berry coulis
Other items for the barbecue might include:
Tuna, fillet or sirloin steaks, sardines, red snapper, lamb steaks, sausages, fresh fruit,
chicken wings, giant king prawns or even lobsters. Please ask for a quote.
The prices quoted on this page include appropriate: staff, crockery,
cutlery, cooking and service equipment, disposable tablecloths, napkins and vat.
For more formal occasions you might like to hire linen table cloths and napkins
Spit Roast Selection
Slow roasted over charcoal and gas on our specially converted machine these menus create real wow factor on the buffet table
Hog Roast (min 70 persons)
A whole roast pig carved from the spit served with stuffing
Sticky gravy, Hot applesauce
Hot new potatoes
Coleslaw
Chopped mixed salad
Soft and Crusty rolls and butter
Giant fresh fruit Pavlova with raspberry sauce
Whole Spit Roast Lamb (min 30 persons)
A whole roast lamb carved from the spit served with mint sauce
Jacket potatoes
Tomato, spring onion and basil salad
Chopped mixed salad
French bread and butter
Rich chocolate profiteroles filled with fresh cream
Hog Roast and Carvery (min 80 persons)
A whole roast pig carved from the spit served with
hot applesauce
Ribs of roast beef carved off the bone with
Yorkshire horseradish and mustard
Roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and stuffing
Roast potatoes and Gravy
Selection of fresh seasonal vegetables or Salads
Assorted country loaves and butter
Traditional summer pudding with fresh cream
Lemon and Amaretto cheesecake with lemon sauce
Vegetarian options with the above menus might
include: Thai red vegetable curry with
sticky rice and mushrooms.
Roasted vegetable couscous with rocket salad and
harissa dressing.
Vegetable lasagne topped with a cheesy white sauce
and a crisp leaf salad.
The prices quoted on this page include appropriate: staff, crockery,
cutlery, cooking and service equipment, disposable tablecloths, napkins and vat.
Hot Fork Buffets
These menus are suitable for either stand up or sit-down occasions and are served from assisted service buffet tables
You may choose one meat and one vegetarian main course and one dessert from the selections below for your guests.
If you would like to offer a choice of 3 main courses and 2 desserts add £2.50 per person
Hot buffet menu A
Cumberland sausage, mashed potatoes served with onion gravy and garden peas
Roasted chicken breast, herb stuffing, roast potatoes, broccoli, carrots and gravy
Roasted vegetable couscous with rocket salad and harissa dressing
Vegetable lasagne topped with a cheesy white sauce and a crisp leaf salad
Fresh fruit meringue nest with whipped cream and raspberry sauce
Traditional hot rhubarb crumble and custard
Rich chocolate profiteroles filled with fresh cream
Hot buffet menu B
Poached salmon topped with mange tout, shredded leeks, crushed potatoes and a
buttered chive sauce
Chicken breast with a creamed thyme and mushroom sauce, fine French beans and new potatoes
Thai red vegetable curry with sticky rice and mushrooms
Mushroom and courgette Wellington with carrots and dill cream sauce
Lemon meringue pie with raspberry coulis and crème fraiche
Fresh fruit salad with whipped cream
Mile high strawberry cheesecake
Hot buffet menu C
Hungarian beef goulash with soured cream and pickles
Spinach noodles with roasted pine nuts,
Fillet of halibut with nut brown butter and capers, mange tout and sauté potatoes
Tomato and basil ratatouille with fried haloumi cheese v
Tropical fresh fruit salad with passion fruit and cream
Toffee Banoffee
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
Assorted Cheeses
With Cheddar, Brie, Stilton, Port Salute, Camembert (or tell us your favourites)
Crusty French bread, biscuits, grapes, apples, celery, pickled onions and pickle
Filter coffee or tea and mints (refills offered at time of service)
Full range of decaf and herbal also available
Cold buffet menus
Cold buffet menu A
Chicken coronation strips with rice and pepper salad
Hand carved honey roast ham
Homemade cheese and onion quiche
Coleslaw, New potato salad
Chopped green salad with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds
Tomato fiesta with sliced mozzarella, beef, cherry, plum and
sun blushed tomatoes with basil oil
Selection of condiments, including mayonnaise, mustard and pickle.
Country bread and butter
Rich Belgian chocolate profiteroles filled with fresh cream
Handmade summer fruit Pavlova and rich red berry coulis
Cold buffet menu B
Whole dressed salmon with cucumber scales, prawns and dill mayonnaise
Sliced turkey breast with cranberry sauce and stuffing
French onion tart with leeks and Camembert cheese (v)
Tagliatelli with blood orange and grapefruit segments, toasted pine nuts and chopped chives
Waldorf salad.
Cherry tomato and fine green pepper salsa with romaine lettuce hearts
Selection of condiments, including mayonnaise, mustard and pickle.
Homemade seeded and plain rolls with butter
Caramelised apple flan with apricot coulis and cream
Tropical fresh fruit salad with passion fruit and cream
Cold buffet menu C
Whole dressed salmon with cucumber scales, giant king prawns and dill mayonnaise
Glazed lemon chicken with marjoram
Honey and mustard ham from the bone, with roasted pineapple and rocket leaves
Asparagus and brie filo pastry tart
Tabbouleh with diced tomatoes and parsley v
Romaine lettuce hearts with coriander mushrooms
Homemade seeded and plain rolls with butter
Handmade summer fruit Pavlova with a rich red berry coulis
Toffee Banoffee