Served Sit Down Meals

Most Wedding breakfasts have either two or three served courses, usually consisting of a starter, main and dessert. ( An increasingly popular option though is to replace the starter with a selection of canapes). These are chosen in advance by you and we need to know 4 weeks in advance of the day for your choices and numbers. Our all inclusive packages include canapes followed by a two course meal and you can add a starter (see some ideas below) at an extra cost. They include one main choice and one vegetarian choice plus any special dietary requirements (although we can offer a choice for guests for £1.99pp provided we know in advance ).

Serving options can include served buffet style (we do not suggest this as it can take some time for all your guests to get their meals), fully plated, plated main with veg served on the table (family service) or served on sharing platters on the table for a fully informal meal!.

We will always include full staffing, cutlery and crockery and three ply napkins. We charge £9.99 to launder each round cloth (top table is not charged) and we can supply linen napkins for 99p each

Here are a few ideas to give you an idea of prices but we offer many more options and are always happy to discuss your own ideas (prices quoted are per head, excluding VAT)

The prices below are for weddings where the venue is hired and catering added on. For those of you on an all inclusive package a list of upgrade options see under ‘All Inclusive’

For more seated menu ideas including our served tasting platters visit our Buffet page. Essentially, because the same number of staff are involved in clearing up, the costs of a served buffet and a sit down meal are about the same – a buffet gives you more choice, a sit down meal looks more up market! In practice we prefer not to serve buffet style as it can often take a long time for guests to get their meals. If each guest takes only one minute to stand up, go to the buffet and return, even with only 60 guests that can take an hour!

Vegetables or accompaniments can be served in a number of ways including plated or in dishes on the table

Sample Menu (as always, this is just a guide and we are happy to look at any of your own ideas)

Starters
Soups, served with freshly baked Baguettes and butter from £9.95
(Spicy Butternut Squash – really delicious! (V/Vegan), Prawn Bisque, Wild Mushroom (V/Vegan), Tomato (V/Vegan), Roasted Parsnip (V/Vegan), Gazpacho etc)
Salads (Waldorf, Caesar, Greek, Tomato and Mozzarella etc) from £10.95
Melon and Prosciutto Rose with summer fruit and raspberry coulis £11.95
Smoked Salmon Mouse with rocket and parmesan £10.95
Pates and Terrines (Chicken liver, Smoked Mackerel, Roasted Vegetable, Campagne etc), Melba toast and a choice of Marmalades or Chutneys from 11.95
Prawn Cocktail Martini £11.95
Pear, walnut and Stilton Tarte Tatin (V) £11.95
Red Onion and Goats Cheese Tart (V) £9.95
Smoked salmon with Horseradish and capers £11.95
Asparagus spears wrapped in Parma Ham (in season) £12.95
Vegetable Pate with flat bread (V/Vegan)£9.95
Minted Griddled courgettes and Aubergines with Coconut and Tahini dressing(V/Vegan)£9.95
Cauliflower, sumac and Pomegranate Salad with spinich and walnuts (V/Vegan) £9.95

Main Courses
Chicken, (Roast, Breast, Supreme of, Pancetta wrapped, Casserole), accompanied by a variety of Sauces (see below)
Gravy made with the Juices, Tarragon, Marengo, Red Wine, Veronique, Jerk, Thai Green Curry
Pork (Roast, Slow roast Belly with Crispy Crackling, Chops, Tenderloin, Local Sausages, Medallions), accompanied by a variety of Sauces (see below)
Gravy made with the Juices, Prunes, Cider, Wild Mushroom, White Wine, Creamy Mustard, Sweet and Sour
Gravy made with the Juices, Dark Mushroom, Red Wine, Bolognaise, Randang, Creamy Horseradish
Lamb (Roast, Rump, Shank, Rack, Cutlets, Tagine, Noisettes), accompanied by a variety of Sauces (see below)
Mint Gravy made with the Juices, Curry, Redcurrant,
Fish/Seafood (Any of your choice! ), accompanied by a variety of Sauces (see below)
Herby Pesto Crust, Dill, Hollandaise, Beurre Blanc, Creamy Tartar, Tomato and Caper Salsa, Sweet Chilli, Marie Rose
Baked Goats cheese and red onion marmalade tart
Mushroom and Cranberry Vegetarian Wellington
Plattered Spit roast Pork with all the trimmings
Individual joints of Lamb carved at the table by your guests in aprons and chefs hats!

Al of the above are served with a choice of any three below
Potatoes (Roast, Chipped, New etca)
Rice or Pasta or Speciality Breads or Cous Cous or Noodles
Seasonal Veg (Honey Roast, Buttered, Mediterranean Roast) or perhaps a combination of two – Fine Beans in a Courgette Ring for example
Salads (Green, Tomato, Potato, Rice, Pasta, Greek, Caesar, etc)

Platter of Cheeses with breads, pickles and chutneys