Sample catering menu

We are very flexible with our catering and menu options. Please take a look at our sample menu below for an idea of what we can offer: 

Soups and starters

Soups can be used as either a starter or as an intermediary course:

• smoked salmon and herb cheese roulade s/w an orange and peppercorn dressing
• seasonal fan of melon and Parma ham s/w a red berry coulis
• vine ripened tomato and mozzarella salad s/w a bed of mixed leaf salad and fresh basil
• course pate of chicken live and bacon s/w an apple chutney and melba toast
• broccoli with stilton pate s/w melba toast and a mixed leaf garnish
• cream of wild mushroom with a hint of tarragon
• carrot and coriander finished with a swirl of cream
• red pepper and lime s/w a garlic crouton.

Main courses

All our main courses are served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes:

• rack of lamb s/w port and fresh rosemary sauce
• filler of cidered pork s/w sage and garlic stuffing
• seared Thai salmon in a ginger and teriyaki sauce
• braised sirloin of beef s/w a brandy, cream and pink peppercorn sauce
• spinach stuffed supreme of chicken s/w a tomato and cream sauce
• filo wrapped roasted vegetable and pine nut parcel
• tagliatelle verde with baked tomato, mushroom and red onion sauce.

Desserts

• rich chocolate and walnut mousse laced with Tia Maria
• lemon tarte s/w creme fraiche
• wholemeal apple and blackberry crumble s/w a creamy custard
• trio of exotic sorbets s/w a raspberry coulis
• locally sourced or continental cheese selection s/w biscuits and grapes.

Follow your dessert with fresh brew coffee or tea s/w chocolate petit four. We also have a selection of liqueurs available to enjoy with your coffee.

Buffets

These buffets are designed to give you a selection of hot and cold food and will be served to you from the buffet table. There are several different buffet options available. Below is an example of two:

Example 1

• fillet of salmon s/w a dill dressing
• baked chicken breast in a red wine sauce
• exotic mixed leaf
• Mediterranean tomato and red onion salad
• savoury rice
• parsley potatoes
• tropical fruit salad s/w pouring cream
• fresh brew coffee or tea.

Example 2

• Tandori chicken s/w a plain yoghurt and cucumber sauce finished with mint
• vegetable lasagne topped with mozzarella and fresh basil
• pilau rice
• three bean salad
• spinach and pine nut salad
• fruits of the forest cheesecake s/w pouring cream
• fresh brew coffee or tea.

We also offer finger buffets that are self service:

Bronze buffet

• a selection of cocktail sandwiches
• mini Indian savoury selection s/w raita
• petite quiche assortment
• tortilla chips and salsa.

Silver buffet

• a selection of cocktail sandwiches
• satay of chicken s/w a sour cream dip
• selection of lightly baked crostini
• tomato and basil quiche fingers
• tortilla chips and salsa
• mini patisserie.

Gold buffet

• a selection of cocktail sandwiches
• mini Indian savoury selection s/w raita
• satay of chicken s/w a sour cream dip
• tomato and basil quiche fingers
• sesame prawn toast
• selection of lightly baked crostini
• tortilla chips and salsa
• mini patisserie selection.

Drinks packages

We offer several drinks packages so you have an exact price per guest. Below is an example of two packages:

Example 1

• reception drink - fruit punch
• with the meal - one glass of house wine
• for the toast - one glass of sparkling wine

Example 2

• reception drink - fruit punch or bucks fizz
• with the meal - two glasses of house wine
• for the toast - one glass of house champagne.

Wines

We have a comprehensive selection of red and white wines from Europe, South America and the New World. We also offer several sparkling wines and champagne and some low alcohol alternative wines.