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M4 To Bristol
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OVERTOWN
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Canapés Choose one menu for your event
Menu One
Menu Two
Tomato & mozzarella skewers (v, gf)
Cream cheese & chive cone (v)
Cottage pie
Parma ham, melon spoon (gf)
Parfait of chicken livers
Cream of pea & mint soup (v, gf)
Smoked duck & orange tartlet
Smoked salmon & prawn cone
Toad in the hole
Beetroot & goats cheese crouté (v)
Caesar salad spoons (v)
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Baby baked potato, sea salt & balsamic (v, gf)
Wild mushroom & spring onion risotto spoons (v, gf)
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Courgette & aubergine brochette (v, gf)
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Liver & red onion marmalade spoon
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Warm black pudding bon bons
Corned beef hash in baby jacket
Teriyaki beef skewers
Mini vegetable spring rolls, sweet chilli dip (v)
Choose any 4 for £7.95 per person
Menu Three –
Great British classics in miniature
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Choose any 4 for £8.95 per person
Choose any 4 for £6.95 per person
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Chef’s Selected Menu 1 Our Executive Chef has produced the following Selected Menus to help you set the tone for your event. Alternatively, you can choose from our A la carte or party and buffet selections.
Choose one option from each course for your event Roast tomato & basil soup with croutons Seasonal melon with pineapple & strawberry salsa (v, gf) Duck & orange pâté with red onion chutney, toasted stoned baked loaf
Roast chicken breast with champ mash, button mushrooms & tarragon jus (gf) Honey-glazed pork loin with apple compote & cider gravy (gf) Slow braised featherblade of beef, sea salt & thyme roast potatoes, roast onion gravy All served with specially selected vegetables & potatoes
Baked vanilla cheesecake with seasonal berry compote Citrus tart with lime crème fraîche Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce
Freshly brewed coffee & mints
£24.95
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Chef’s Selected Menu 2 Choose one option from each course for your event Carrot, red lentil & coriander soup (v, gf) Ham hock terrine with new potato salad & mustard dressing (gf) Smoked chicken Caesar salad with garlic croutons
Roast chicken breast, hotpot potato cake with sage & onion jus (gf) %DNHGÀOOHWRIVXVWDLQDEOH3ROODFNZLWKFUXVKHGQHZSRWDWRHVFKRUL]R EURFFROL Slow-braised local beef with creamed potato & bourguignon garnish All served with specially selected vegetables & potatoes
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Freshly brewed coffee & mints
£29.95
Whilst every care is taken to ensure our desserts are nut free unless shown with an (N), on rare occasions they may contain traces of nuts or ingredients derived from nuts. We accept no responsibility for this and advise those with nut allergies to take extra care.
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Chef’s Selected Menu 3 Choose one option from each course for your event Smoked salmon & scallion tart with endive salad French onion soup & smoked cheese croutons Roast vegetable & goats cheese tart with balsamic dressing (v)
Pan fried duck breast with red cabbage & Madeira jus *ULOOHGÀOOHWRIVHDEDVVZLWKFUHDPHGOHHNV IHQQHO %UHDVWRIJXLQHDIRZOZLWKEXEEOH VTXHDN SRUWMXV All served with specially selected vegetables & potatoes
Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream Tiramisu torte with vanilla anglaise Apple tarte tatin with toffee ice cream
Freshly brewed coffee & mints
£34.95
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Chef’s Selected Menu 4 Choose one option from each course for your event 3UDZQ FUD\ÀVKVDODGZLWKDYRFDGRKRXVHFXUHGWRPDWRHV &RJQDF0DULH5RVH Smoked haddock & leek chowder with baguette croutons & chive crème fraîche &KLFNHQ ZLOGPXVKURRPWHUULQHZLWKÀQHEHDQ VKDOORWVDODGJUDLQPXVWDUGGUHVVLQJ
Rump of lamb with seasonal greens & glazed chantenay carrots (gf) *ULOOHGÀOOHWRIKDOLEXWZLWKFUXVKHGSRWDWRHV ZKLWHZLQHFUHDPJI 6FRWWLVKÀOOHWRIEHHIZLWKIRQGDQWSRWDWR JUHHQSHSSHUFRUQVDXFH All served with specially selected vegetables & potatoes
Gateaux Opera with espresso sauce Anglaise Eton Mess with seasonal berries, Madagascan vanilla cream & crushed meringue Selection of English cheese with chutney, celery, grapes and biscuits
Freshly brewed coffee & mints
£39.95
Whilst every care is taken to ensure our desserts are nut free unless shown with an (N), on rare occasions they may contain traces of nuts or ingredients derived from nuts. We accept no responsibility for this and advise those with nut allergies to take extra care.
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À la carte starters À la carte starters
Select one item for your event menu
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Seasonal melon, pineapple & strawberry salsa (v, gf)
£6.00
Vine tomatoes, mozzarella & rocket salad with smoked sea salt (v, gf)
£6.00
Thai spiced crab cakes with marinated cucumber salad
£6.75
Chicken liver pâté with chutney & brioche
£6.95
Ham hock terrine with potato salad & mustard dressing (gf)
£6.95
Roast vegetable & goats cheese tart with balsamic dressing (v)
£7.00
Smoked chicken Caesar salad with garlic croutons
£7.00
Potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms & hazelnut pesto (v)
£7.50
Smoked salmon & scallion tartlet with endive salad
£8.00
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Dill cured salmon gravlax with honey & mustard dressing
£9.50
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À la carte soups & intermediates Soups
Soups may be chosen as a starter or an intermediate course. Please select one item for your event menu Carrot, red lentil & coriander (v, gf)
£5.00
Leek & potato with chive crème fraîche (v, gf)
£5.00
Roast tomato & basil with baguette croutons (v)
£5.00
Traditional Scotch broth (v, gf)
£5.00
Classic minestrone with Parmesan cheese straw (v)
£5.50
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French onion with smoked cheese croûte
£5.50
Smoked haddock & leek chowder
£6.50
Intermediate course
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Granny Smith apple sorbet (gf)
£4.00
Mango & passion fruit shot (gf)
£4.00
Rose water & watermelon granite (gf)
£4.00
Champagne sorbet (gf)
£5.50
Fillet of trout with spaghetti of cucumber & pink peppercorn cream (gf)
£8.00
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À la carte main courses Roast chicken breast, hotpot potato cake & sage with onion jus (gf) Roast chicken supreme with champ mash, button mushrooms & tarragon jus (gf) Glazed carved ham with celeriac mash, Chantenay carrots & peas Honey glazed pork loin with apple compote & cider gravy (gf) +HUEFUXVWHGÀOOHWRIVDOPRQZLWKEXWWHUEHDQ YHJHWDEOHUDJX Roast turkey breast with traditional accompaniments & château potatoes (gf) &RUQIHGFKLFNHQEUHDVWZLWKWUXIÁHGSROHQWD URDVWHGFHOHULDF %UHDVWRIJXLQHDIRZOZLWKEXEEOH VTXHDN SRUWMXVJI *ULOOHGÀOOHWRIVHDEDVVZLWKFUHDPHGOHHNV IHQQHOJI Pan fried duck breast with red cabbage & Madeira jus (gf) *ULOOHGÀOOHWRIKDOLEXWZLWKFUXVKHGSRWDWRHV ZKLWHZLQHFUHDPJI Roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding & roast onion gravy Rump of lamb with seasonal greens & glazed carrots (gf) 6FRWWLVKÀOOHWRIEHHIZLWKIRQGDQWSRWDWR JUHHQSHSSHUFRUQVDXFH
£15.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00
£17.00
£22.00
£25.00 £26.00
All served with specially selected vegetables and potatoes to complement the main dish Please select one item for your event menu
Vegetarian options Choose one of the following as the vegetarian alternative for your party Open lasagne with ratatouille & mozzarella 5RDVWEXWWHUQXWVTXDVKVDJH SLQHQXWJQRFFKL Forest mushroom, red onion & brie strudel Sweet potato, goats cheese & pepper gallette (gf) Spinach, leek & tarragon risotto cakes
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Desserts Desserts Citrus tart with lime crème fraîche Glazed crème brûlée with homemade shortbread Panna cotta with pineapple & vanilla compote (gf) 3URÀWHUROHVZLWKPLONFKRFRODWH FDUDPHOVDXFH Sticky toffee pudding with toffee ice cream Apple & almond bakewell slice with raspberry sauce (n) Fruits of the forest cheesecake Seasonal fruit pavlova with vanilla cream Toffee & pecan cheesecake with milk chocolate sauce (n) &KRFRODWHWUXIÁHWRUWHZLWKRUDQJH EDVLOVDODG Gateaux Opera with espresso anglaise sauce Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream
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£7.50 £8.00
Please select one item for your event menu.
Cheese Platter of British & continental cheese served with celery, chutney, grapes & biscuits
£75 (per table of 10 max)
Coffee Freshly brewed coffee & mints Freshly brewed coffee & shortbread Freshly brewed coffee & petit fours
£3.50 £4.50 £5.50
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Cocktail party menu Served in two parts; savoury & dessert Savoury Warm black pudding bon bons Mini vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dip (v) Wild mushroom & spring onion risotto spoons (v, gf) &URTXHPRQVLHXU Salmon & prawn cone Toad in the hole Cream of pea & mint soup (v, gf) 0LQLÀVK FKLSV &KHHVH WRPDWRTXLFKHY Corned beef hash in baby jacket %XEEOH VTXHDNFDNHVY
• Dessert Exotic fruit skewers Shortbread & chocolate fondue Pistachio cheesecake cone (n) 3URÀWHUROHV IUXLWGLSV Local cheese served on wheat crackers
£30
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Finger Buffet Choose 6 items for your event £18.00 Add extra items for £3.00 each Onion bhajis with mint yogurt (v)
Selection of wraps
Cajun chicken drumsticks
Courgette salmon brochette (gf)
Spiced potato wedges (v)
Vegetable dim sums (v)
Roast vegetable skewers (v, gf)
Mini Greek salads (v, gf)
Tempura tiger prawns
Stone baked pizza selection
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Baby Caesar salads (v)
Sweet chilli chicken wings (gf)
Filo cup salads (v)
Salmon bonbons with dill mayo
Bloomer sandwiches
Spinach pakora with riata (v)
Cheese & red onion croissants (v)
Sea salt baby jackets (v, gf)
Spring rolls with hoi sin dip (v)
Mini pie selection
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Lamb kofta kebabs
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Hot & cold fork buffet Creamy pork stroganoff with sweet smoked paprika (gf) Rigatoni pasta with roast tomato, oregano & olive sauce Traditional Seafood pie with baked mashed potato crust Steamed basmati rice Rocket salad with Parmesan shavings & balsamic dressing Garlic bread slices Seasonal vegetable selection Selection of sliced meats: cooked ham, salami, pastrami & chorizo New potato & scallion salad with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise (gf) Coronation coleslaw, lightly curry spiced with sultanas (gf) Assorted seasonal leaves (gf) Tomato, cucumber & spring onion with basil dressing (gf)
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£25
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Dressed buffet Minimum numbers apply
Artisan bakers bread basket
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Dressed chilled sirloin of beef with fresh horseradish cream (gf)
Vegetable rice pilaff
Five bean & aubergine goulash (v, gf)
Mint buttered new potatoes
Beef bourguignon
Selection of seasonal vegetables
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Cheese selection with celery, grapes, biscuits & chutney
Honey & orange glazed ham
Fennel, radish & orange salad (gf)
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Traditional coleslaw (gf)
Whole poached dressed Scottish Salmon
Roast vegetable couscous (gf)
Potato gnocchi with ratatouille & pesto (v)
Triple tomato & basil salad (gf)
Coronation chicken with apricots & almonds
Mixed seasonal leaves (gf)
£65
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Wine list White Wine 24 Matos Blanco, Spain ............................................................................ £21.65
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2 Acacia Tree Chenin Blanc, South Africa ...............................................£22.10
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3 San Abello Sauvignon Blanc, Chile ..................................................... £23.10
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4 Circa 1788 Pinot Grigio, Australia ........................................................ £24.10
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5 La Croix Vermentino Sauvignon Blanc Vin de Pays d’Oc, France .......£26.10 $URPDWLFDQGIUHVKORYHO\VDYRXU\FKDUDFWHUZLWKQXWW\IUXLWWRQHV
6 Castillo Viento Rioja Joven Blanco, Spain............................................£28.10 6RIWDOPRQGDQGZKLWHÁRZHUDURPDVZLWKDOLJKWFLWUXVIUHVKSDODWH
8 Mamaku Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand ............................................£30.10
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Red Wine 25 Matos Tinto, Spain ............................................................................... £21.65
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10 Kudu Plains Pinotage, South Africa...................................................... £22.40
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11 The Old Press Shiraz, Australia ............................................................ £23.10
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12 El Colectivo Shiraz Malbec, Argentina ................................................. £24.65
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14 Wandering Bear Merlot, California ....................................................... £27.10 Juicy and delicious, full of bursting red fruits
15 Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes Mommessin, France .....................£28.65
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16 Castillo Viento Rioja Crianza, Spain .....................................................£31.10
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Wine list Refreshing Rosé 17 Wandering Bear Rosé, South Africa ........................................................... £21.65 An intense and fruity rosé with a little sweetness for those that don’t want the dry style of rosé
Sparkling Wine 26 Marquis de la Tour Brut, France ................................................................. £27.10
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Sparkling Rosé 20 Marquis de la Tour Rosé, France ............................................................... £28.65 )UHVKDQGVPRRWKZLWKJUHDWÀQHVVH
Champagne 21 Grande Tradition Besserat de Bellefon Brut NV, France ............................ £42.15
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22 Grande Tradition Besserat de Bellefon Rosé Brut NV, France ................... £45.15
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23 De Nauroy Brut NV, France ........................................................................ £38.15
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27 Lanson Black Label, France ...................................................................... £52.15
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28 Lanson Rosé, France ................................................................................. £60.15
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29 Lanson White Label, France ....................................................................... £65.15
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