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.