Sample Menus
CATERING: For your wedding day catering we have our own in house catering Manager who will work with you directly to ensure that you have exactly what you want on your special day. He specialises in creating menus for people based around their individual needs and budget, using fantastic local produce and offering a perfect service. We have put together a few options but we encourage you to speak to Nick directly to discuss any specific ideas or requirements you have.
Nick Holt – 07525667687
PLATED MAIN MENU OPTIONS: Starters Meat Ham Hock Terrine, Apple Textures, Mustard Fruit Roasted Duck, Radish and Orange Salad Venison Carpacchio, Orange, Chicory, Horseradish Game Terrine, Chutney, Toast, Leaves Coronation Chicken Terrine, Creme Fraiche, Mango Rillette of Duck, Caramelised Oranges, Mache Leaf Chicken Liver Parfait, Melba Toast, Chutney Fish Cucumber Cured and Torched Mackerel Fillet, Rhubarb and Custard (Apple!!) Home Cured Gravadlax, Pickled Cucumber, Mustard Gel, Pumpernickel, Creme Fraiche Prawn, Crab and Salmon Terrine, Horseradish Creme Fraiche Fresh Portland Crab, Chilled Gazpacho, Whipped Avocado Kedgeree, Rice, Haddock, Egg and Curry Sauce Seared Scallops, Crisp Croutons, Raspberry, Crispy Bacon and Leaves Vegetarian Smoked Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Olives Salad Tricolore, Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Vegetarian Tapas Selection Whipped Beetroot, Candied Walnut, Balsamic Goat’s Cheese Brick, Tomato, Chilli Jam Laverstoke Buratta, Fresh Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil Main Course Meat Chicken Breast, Sauce Chasseur, Creamed Potato, Seasonal Vegetable Slow Roasted Belly of Pork, Fondant Potato, Carrot Puree, Crackling, Apple Sauce Slow Roasted Shoulder of Pork, Crackling, Apple Sauce, Bubble and Squeak, Caramelised Apple and Calvados Sauce Confit Duck Leg, Crisp Mange Tout, Rich Cherry Sauce, Mash Fillet of Beef, Haggis Wellington, Whisk(e)y Sauce, Neaps and Tatties Roasted Sirloin of Beef, Red Wine Shallots, Spinach, Chantenay Carrots, Red Wine Sauce Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb over Hay, Smoked Mash, Spring Vegetable and Barley Stew Fish Fillet of Bream, Salsa Verde, New Potatoes, Crisp Vegetables Fillet of Salmon, Caper, Lemon and Parsley Butter, New Potatoes, Mange Tout Fillet of Sea bass, Grilled Gem, Radish, Caramelised Ginger, Honey and Lime Butter, Parisienne Potatoes Fillet of Plaice, Lobster and Chartreuse Sauce, Carrot and Leek Vegetarian Roasted Squash, Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Cream, Mixed Salad Beetroot and Ricotta Canneloni, Sage and Poppy Seed Saffron and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms, Toasted Pine Nuts and Pesto Spinach, Leek, Shitake Mushroom and Mascarpone Tart
Chickpea Falafels, Sour Cream, Spicy Salsa Squash, Basil and Feta Pithivier Desserts Seasonal Fruit Crumble, Tonka Bean Custard Warm Pear and Almond Tart, Creme Anglaise Vanilla Creme Brûlée Vanilla Panna Cotta, Pine apple and Basil Lemon Curd Tart, Italian Meringue, Crystalised Violets Cardamon Cheesecake, Mango and Passion Fruit Soup Chocolate Delice, Raspberry Textures, Gold Leaf Trio of Desserts to be Discussed Seasonal Fruit Plate, Torched Sabayon Dark Chocolate Fondant, Orange Curd Lemon Posset Seasonal Fruit Sable, Fresh Cream Chocolate Brownie Chocolate Tasting Plate
Fine Selection of Fresh Teas and Coffees to Finish Your Meal with Chocolate Truffles
AFTERNOON TEA SELECTION: Selection of Finger Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon Cucumber, Cream Cheese and Chives Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress Honey Roast Ham and Grain Mustard Mayonnaise Choice of Raisin or Plain Scones, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve Assortment of Pastries and Cakes Selection of Fresh Leaf Teas We can arrange Tea Tasting Upon Request, below are just a few varieties that we recommend. Chamomile Flowers First Flush Darjeeling Cloud Tea Keemun Imperial Allegria Jasmine Flowering Tea Tiffany Rose Flowering Tea Jade Jasmine Pearls Earl Grey English Peppermint
PIES AND SIDES: Pie and Mash is becoming ever popular for Weddings due to its more rustic and relaxed approach. All pie choices are individual in size or if you would prefer we can make them larger so you can have a sharing concept. All our pies are made using Shortcrust pastry and the choices are as follows: Chicken and mushroom Chicken and ham Steak and Stilton Beef Wellington Curried chicken Steak and kidney Steak pie Steak and haggis Steak and mushroom Vegetarian Wellington Seasonal vegetable and herb Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Apricots and Almonds Sides: Creamed potato Champ Chips Gravy Vegetables, seasonal choice Sauces (Options Available)
PAELLA: We have a Selection of Paellas Available. You may Add or Take Away Ingredients if you Wish... Meat Chicken and Rabbit with Chorizo, Saffron Seafood Mixed White Fish, Mussels, Scallops and Prawns, Saffron (Chorizo Optional) Vegetarian Tomatoes, Green Beans, Broad Beans, Peppers, Saffron and Artichokes
BOWL FOOD: Pork and Apricot Casserole Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Crackling, Apple Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Moroccan Spiced with Dukka Chicken or Vegetable curry Chicken in a Creamy Sauce with Spinach, and Mushrooms Cottage Pie/ Shepherds Pie Fish Pie, Creamy Seafood Sauce, Peas Beef and Ale Stew Irish Stew Beef or Vegetarian Lasagne Sides Roasties/ Vegetarian or Duck Fat Cous Cous Roasted root vegetables Wilted Spinach Basmati Rice Creamed Potato
BBQ AND PIG ROAST: Please Choose 4 Items from the List Below, Including 2 Sides, or more if you wish. Meat Local Beef Burgers Pork Sausages Teriyaki Pork and Courgette Skewers Marinated Lamb Chicken and rosemary Surf and Turf Skewers (Fillet) Pulled Pork Smoked Duck and Apple Skewers Smoked Chicken and Apple Skewers Chorizo in Red Wine Ribeye Steaks Lamb Cutlets Vegetarian Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers Portobello Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Halloumi and Grilled Vegetables Chickpea Falafels, Spicy Salsa, Sour Cream Goat’s Cheese and Apple Brick with Rosemary Fish Scallop and Chorizo Skewers Rosemary and Lemon Monkfish Salmon, Rosemary and Lemon Salmon on Banana Leaf Mussels on the Rocks Sides Mini Jackets Corn on the Cob Grilled and Marinated Aubergine Watercress, Rocket and Radicchio Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Other Salads Available Upon Request…
Pig Roast Alternative Pulled Pork – an alternative to a Pig Roast Slow Roasted shoulder of pork, Crisp Crackling, Apple Sauce, Rolls Burger or Sausage or Chicken in a bun Burger or a Sausage Served in a Bun with a Selection of Sauces
SHARING PLATTERS/DELI BOARDS: Vegetarian Humus, Roasted Peppers, Aubergine Caviar, Warm Pitta Bread, Fresh Figs, Goat’s Cheese and Honey, Mushrooms a al Greque, Olives, Crudités Meat Selection of Italian Meats, Dorset Salamis, Ham Hock Terrine, warm pitta bread, Celeriac Remoulade, Pickles Fish Smoked Mackerel, Smoked Salmon, Potted Shrimp, Crevettes, Warm Pitta, Pickles, Horseradish Cheese Smoked Mozzarella, Wookey Hole Cheddar, Dorset Red, Capricorn Goat’s Cheese, Dorset Blue Vinny, Somerset Brie, Apple, Celery, Biscuits, Chutney, Bread
FINGER BUFFET: Selection of sandwiches, assorted fillings, egg mayo, cheese and pickle, cucumber Tricolore skewers Crudites, humus Dates stuffed with goats cheese, honey and pine nuts Assorted tartlets, mousses, quiches etc Truffled chicken liver pate, croute Mini Prawn cocktails Tomato bruschetta Fresh salmon and dill mousse en croute Mini pork and pistachio pithiviers Prawn Vol Au Vents Desserts Chocolate Brownie Lemon meringue Eton mess Cardamon cheesecake Oat crumble
PLOUGHMANS BUFFET A selection of local cheeses, Italian and locally cured meats, Honey Roast Ham, Pickles, Assorted Breads, Chutney, Crackers, Fruit and Celery.
CHEESE CAKE A chosen selection of cheeses, stacked up like a wedding cake along with cheese tiers. Garnised with fruits, flowers, hay and all the usual cheese accompaniments. A fantastic showpiece.
MINIATURE DESSERT BUFFET This is a bit of fun! Choose a selection of your favourite desserts. Whether they are on the list or not and we will create miniatures. This option goes great with retro sweet buffet for a wedding finale.
RETRO SWEET BUFFET Remember all those penny sweets you used to eat as a child? Well let us know your favourites and we will set up a sweet shop at your function for all your guests to enjoy. A great idea and a bit of fun!
MACAROON TOWER This is a true show stopper! Like a Croquembouche but with Macaroons. Very colourful, fantastic flavoured ganaches. Something really different for your wedding.
Drinks Upon arrival or after the Wedding Ceremony: A choice of a glass from one of the following: Bucks Fizz Pimms Mulled Wine Somerset Cider Punch Fruit Punch Homemade Drinks: Pineapple & Basil Watermelon & Melon Galia Melon, Mint & Malibu During the wedding breakfast: Two glasses of our house wine White – Red – Rose For Your Toast: A Glass of Sparkling Wine Or if you wish you can change the sparkling to Prosecco or Champagne Top up price per head if required
Nick Holt – 07525667687
PLATED MAIN MENU OPTIONS: Starters Meat Ham Hock Terrine, Apple Textures, Mustard Fruit Roasted Duck, Radish and Orange Salad Venison Carpacchio, Orange, Chicory, Horseradish Game Terrine, Chutney, Toast, Leaves Coronation Chicken Terrine, Creme Fraiche, Mango Rillette of Duck, Caramelised Oranges, Mache Leaf Chicken Liver Parfait, Melba Toast, Chutney Fish Cucumber Cured and Torched Mackerel Fillet, Rhubarb and Custard (Apple!!) Home Cured Gravadlax, Pickled Cucumber, Mustard Gel, Pumpernickel, Creme Fraiche Prawn, Crab and Salmon Terrine, Horseradish Creme Fraiche Fresh Portland Crab, Chilled Gazpacho, Whipped Avocado Kedgeree, Rice, Haddock, Egg and Curry Sauce Seared Scallops, Crisp Croutons, Raspberry, Crispy Bacon and Leaves Vegetarian Smoked Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Olives Salad Tricolore, Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Vegetarian Tapas Selection Whipped Beetroot, Candied Walnut, Balsamic Goat’s Cheese Brick, Tomato, Chilli Jam Laverstoke Buratta, Fresh Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Basil Main Course Meat Chicken Breast, Sauce Chasseur, Creamed Potato, Seasonal Vegetable Slow Roasted Belly of Pork, Fondant Potato, Carrot Puree, Crackling, Apple Sauce Slow Roasted Shoulder of Pork, Crackling, Apple Sauce, Bubble and Squeak, Caramelised Apple and Calvados Sauce Confit Duck Leg, Crisp Mange Tout, Rich Cherry Sauce, Mash Fillet of Beef, Haggis Wellington, Whisk(e)y Sauce, Neaps and Tatties Roasted Sirloin of Beef, Red Wine Shallots, Spinach, Chantenay Carrots, Red Wine Sauce Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb over Hay, Smoked Mash, Spring Vegetable and Barley Stew Fish Fillet of Bream, Salsa Verde, New Potatoes, Crisp Vegetables Fillet of Salmon, Caper, Lemon and Parsley Butter, New Potatoes, Mange Tout Fillet of Sea bass, Grilled Gem, Radish, Caramelised Ginger, Honey and Lime Butter, Parisienne Potatoes Fillet of Plaice, Lobster and Chartreuse Sauce, Carrot and Leek Vegetarian Roasted Squash, Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Cream, Mixed Salad Beetroot and Ricotta Canneloni, Sage and Poppy Seed Saffron and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms, Toasted Pine Nuts and Pesto Spinach, Leek, Shitake Mushroom and Mascarpone Tart
Chickpea Falafels, Sour Cream, Spicy Salsa Squash, Basil and Feta Pithivier Desserts Seasonal Fruit Crumble, Tonka Bean Custard Warm Pear and Almond Tart, Creme Anglaise Vanilla Creme Brûlée Vanilla Panna Cotta, Pine apple and Basil Lemon Curd Tart, Italian Meringue, Crystalised Violets Cardamon Cheesecake, Mango and Passion Fruit Soup Chocolate Delice, Raspberry Textures, Gold Leaf Trio of Desserts to be Discussed Seasonal Fruit Plate, Torched Sabayon Dark Chocolate Fondant, Orange Curd Lemon Posset Seasonal Fruit Sable, Fresh Cream Chocolate Brownie Chocolate Tasting Plate
Fine Selection of Fresh Teas and Coffees to Finish Your Meal with Chocolate Truffles
AFTERNOON TEA SELECTION: Selection of Finger Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon Cucumber, Cream Cheese and Chives Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress Honey Roast Ham and Grain Mustard Mayonnaise Choice of Raisin or Plain Scones, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve Assortment of Pastries and Cakes Selection of Fresh Leaf Teas We can arrange Tea Tasting Upon Request, below are just a few varieties that we recommend. Chamomile Flowers First Flush Darjeeling Cloud Tea Keemun Imperial Allegria Jasmine Flowering Tea Tiffany Rose Flowering Tea Jade Jasmine Pearls Earl Grey English Peppermint
PIES AND SIDES: Pie and Mash is becoming ever popular for Weddings due to its more rustic and relaxed approach. All pie choices are individual in size or if you would prefer we can make them larger so you can have a sharing concept. All our pies are made using Shortcrust pastry and the choices are as follows: Chicken and mushroom Chicken and ham Steak and Stilton Beef Wellington Curried chicken Steak and kidney Steak pie Steak and haggis Steak and mushroom Vegetarian Wellington Seasonal vegetable and herb Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Apricots and Almonds Sides: Creamed potato Champ Chips Gravy Vegetables, seasonal choice Sauces (Options Available)
PAELLA: We have a Selection of Paellas Available. You may Add or Take Away Ingredients if you Wish... Meat Chicken and Rabbit with Chorizo, Saffron Seafood Mixed White Fish, Mussels, Scallops and Prawns, Saffron (Chorizo Optional) Vegetarian Tomatoes, Green Beans, Broad Beans, Peppers, Saffron and Artichokes
BOWL FOOD: Pork and Apricot Casserole Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Crackling, Apple Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Moroccan Spiced with Dukka Chicken or Vegetable curry Chicken in a Creamy Sauce with Spinach, and Mushrooms Cottage Pie/ Shepherds Pie Fish Pie, Creamy Seafood Sauce, Peas Beef and Ale Stew Irish Stew Beef or Vegetarian Lasagne Sides Roasties/ Vegetarian or Duck Fat Cous Cous Roasted root vegetables Wilted Spinach Basmati Rice Creamed Potato
BBQ AND PIG ROAST: Please Choose 4 Items from the List Below, Including 2 Sides, or more if you wish. Meat Local Beef Burgers Pork Sausages Teriyaki Pork and Courgette Skewers Marinated Lamb Chicken and rosemary Surf and Turf Skewers (Fillet) Pulled Pork Smoked Duck and Apple Skewers Smoked Chicken and Apple Skewers Chorizo in Red Wine Ribeye Steaks Lamb Cutlets Vegetarian Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers Portobello Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Halloumi and Grilled Vegetables Chickpea Falafels, Spicy Salsa, Sour Cream Goat’s Cheese and Apple Brick with Rosemary Fish Scallop and Chorizo Skewers Rosemary and Lemon Monkfish Salmon, Rosemary and Lemon Salmon on Banana Leaf Mussels on the Rocks Sides Mini Jackets Corn on the Cob Grilled and Marinated Aubergine Watercress, Rocket and Radicchio Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Other Salads Available Upon Request…
Pig Roast Alternative Pulled Pork – an alternative to a Pig Roast Slow Roasted shoulder of pork, Crisp Crackling, Apple Sauce, Rolls Burger or Sausage or Chicken in a bun Burger or a Sausage Served in a Bun with a Selection of Sauces
SHARING PLATTERS/DELI BOARDS: Vegetarian Humus, Roasted Peppers, Aubergine Caviar, Warm Pitta Bread, Fresh Figs, Goat’s Cheese and Honey, Mushrooms a al Greque, Olives, Crudités Meat Selection of Italian Meats, Dorset Salamis, Ham Hock Terrine, warm pitta bread, Celeriac Remoulade, Pickles Fish Smoked Mackerel, Smoked Salmon, Potted Shrimp, Crevettes, Warm Pitta, Pickles, Horseradish Cheese Smoked Mozzarella, Wookey Hole Cheddar, Dorset Red, Capricorn Goat’s Cheese, Dorset Blue Vinny, Somerset Brie, Apple, Celery, Biscuits, Chutney, Bread
FINGER BUFFET: Selection of sandwiches, assorted fillings, egg mayo, cheese and pickle, cucumber Tricolore skewers Crudites, humus Dates stuffed with goats cheese, honey and pine nuts Assorted tartlets, mousses, quiches etc Truffled chicken liver pate, croute Mini Prawn cocktails Tomato bruschetta Fresh salmon and dill mousse en croute Mini pork and pistachio pithiviers Prawn Vol Au Vents Desserts Chocolate Brownie Lemon meringue Eton mess Cardamon cheesecake Oat crumble
PLOUGHMANS BUFFET A selection of local cheeses, Italian and locally cured meats, Honey Roast Ham, Pickles, Assorted Breads, Chutney, Crackers, Fruit and Celery.
CHEESE CAKE A chosen selection of cheeses, stacked up like a wedding cake along with cheese tiers. Garnised with fruits, flowers, hay and all the usual cheese accompaniments. A fantastic showpiece.
MINIATURE DESSERT BUFFET This is a bit of fun! Choose a selection of your favourite desserts. Whether they are on the list or not and we will create miniatures. This option goes great with retro sweet buffet for a wedding finale.
RETRO SWEET BUFFET Remember all those penny sweets you used to eat as a child? Well let us know your favourites and we will set up a sweet shop at your function for all your guests to enjoy. A great idea and a bit of fun!
MACAROON TOWER This is a true show stopper! Like a Croquembouche but with Macaroons. Very colourful, fantastic flavoured ganaches. Something really different for your wedding.
Drinks Upon arrival or after the Wedding Ceremony: A choice of a glass from one of the following: Bucks Fizz Pimms Mulled Wine Somerset Cider Punch Fruit Punch Homemade Drinks: Pineapple & Basil Watermelon & Melon Galia Melon, Mint & Malibu During the wedding breakfast: Two glasses of our house wine White – Red – Rose For Your Toast: A Glass of Sparkling Wine Or if you wish you can change the sparkling to Prosecco or Champagne Top up price per head if required
