When to have your reception - The timing of your reception is really up to you, you can have a wedding breakfast (the traditional name for a sit down meal), following a lunch time ceremony or go for a mid to late afternoon ceremony which is then followed by your evening reception. We know that your wedding is a very special and personal occasion, therefore our food and drinks menus are suggestions to act as a starting point and from there we can discuss and tailor make a package to suit you both. Rest assured that we use the finest and freshest locally sourced produce.
All other details for your special day can be discussed nearer the date. We will then make all the arrangements with you to ensure you have a wonderful, special day. Please note all prices for 2013 will increase by around 5%
Served with chive croutons
Served with lardons of crispy bacon, glazed shallots in a rich red wine sauce
Served with roast and new potatoes and a selection of fresh seasonal vegetables
Sweet pastry filled with caramelised Bramley apples, served with vanilla ice cream & homemade toffee sauce
Toasted brioche, port & redcurrant chutney
Apple & apricot stuffing, topped with cider pork jus
Homemade fresh baked choux pastry filled with milk chocolate ganache laced with brandy, served with a dark chocolate sauce
served on a rocket salad, drizzled with a citrus dressing
with Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy served with horseradish sauce
Vanilla pod cheesecake with a ginger nut biscuit base
with citrus sorbet & rich fruit compote
Fillets of prime beef topped with chef's pate & roasted mushrooms, seasoned with paprika, flamed in a brandy cream sauce, served on a herbed croute
Kirsch soaked black cherries bound in a rich cream, layers of genoise sponge, with cherry compote, chocolate shavings & dark chocolate truffle
Melon, raspberries & blackberries with a homemade sorbet & minted raspberry coulis
A selection of meats
Freshly carved roast sirloin of English beef
Honey glazed ham
Roast Norfolk turkey
Finest selection of continental salami
All served with a selection of preserves and Chef's dressings
Served with
Mixed green salad with lemon dressed rocket
Tomato and mozzarella & olive salad drizzled with basil oil dressing
Chef's coleslaw bound in a rich creamy herbed mayonnaise
Roasted Mediterranean pasta salad
Hot minted new potatoes
A mirror of dressed poached salmon and seafood is available to add to your cold buffet at a supplement of £4.50 per person Minimum 40
Roasted Yorkshire ham & Dijjon mustard
Homemade coronation chicken
Prawn in Marie rose sauce
Cheese & homemade chutney
A selection of Bruschettas;
Caramelised goats cheese & red onion
Basil & Mozzarella topping with pesto
Crispy Parma ham & sun-dried tomato
Potato Wedges with BBQ & sour cream dips
Mini sausage rolls & mini quiches
Mexican tortilla chips with dips
If you want some thing out of the ordinary why not try something from the list
Onion bhaji
Cocktail pork pies
BBQ chicken drumsticks
Wrapped king prawns
Sesame chicken goujons
Spring rolls
Chicken satay sticks with peanut dip
Scotch eggs
Mini Thai spiced fishcakes with sweet chilli dip
Fish goujons with tartare sauce
Please choose 2 hot dishes from the following list
Chef's chilli con carne & rice
Hot & spicy chicken curry & rice
Beef bourguignon & rice
Tagine of lamb with rice
Lasagne
BBQ Marinated pulled pork with rice
Salmon & prawn skewers
Accompaniments as follows:
Jacket potatoes, potato wedges or chips
Mint & yoghurt, salsa, BBQ or mango chutney dips
Naan Bread, tortilla chips or bread selection
Grated cheese & mixed salad
These menus are designed for an alternate style of meal for the day reception (Please note, this can only be offered when having your reception in the Shelley Suite) in the event of bad weather the BBQ will be cooked in the kitchens and served in the Shelley Suite from a buffet table
King prawn, Lobster & Crab Terrine
Wrapped in Scottish smoked salmon, lemon & dill dressed cucumber saladette
Tender rump steaks, Traditional meaty pork and leek sausages
Beef burgers in buns
Vegetable kebabs
Mediterranean roasted vegetables
cooked with fresh basil and drizzled with olive oil & balsamic syrup
Whole char-grilled corn on the cob
Baked jacket potatoes topped with grated cheese and chives
Coleslaw
Mixed green salads
Garlic Bread
Chocolate profiteroles with warm milk chocolate sauce
Coffee & mints
almon Parcels – a darne of salmon flavoured with fresh herbs wrapped in foil & baked over char - grill
Strips of Chicken – marinated in lime & mango
Tender rump Steak
Traditional meaty Sausages
Vegetable Kebabs – succulent pieces of mixed peppers, onion, mushrooms, and courgettes
Char-grilled corn on the cob
Tomato and mozzarella salad drizzled with basil oil dressing
Mixed green Salad
Garlic bread
Baked American style cheesecake, with a crushed chocolate brownie cream
If you're looking to have something that's a little bit different Why not take full advantage of our beautiful gardens and have a BBQ instead of a buffet
Traditional pork and leek sausages served in a hot dog bun
Beef burgers served in a burger bun and cheese
Bowls of mixed salad
Jacket potatoes
Beef burgers served in a burger bun
Spare ribs
Chicken drumsticks
Bowls of mixed salad and coleslaw
Jacket potatoes served with grated cheese and sour cream dip
For something really spectacular our hog roast will get your taste buds singing
A whole roasted pig cooked on a spit roast served with:
apple sauce
Bread cakes
Chef special stuffing
Green Salad
Potato salad
Please note we do not allow corkage.
One glass of bucks fizz - To be served on arrival at the hotel
One glass of house red or white wine - To be served with the meal
One glass of sparkling wine to be served as a toast
Two glasses of house red or white wine - To be served with the meal
One glass of Pimms - To be served on arrival at the hotel
One glass of Alcoholic fruit punch - To be served on arrival at the hotel
One glass of alcoholic fruit punch - To be served on arrival at the hotel
Bottles of wine are available to buy from our current wine list. Please ask for further information
Chef's selection of hot and cold canapés
Only the finest ingredients are used to produce our canapés making them the perfect addition to your day. Served with your drinks on arrival. These can be served outside in our beautiful gardens, weather permitting.
Strawberries dipped in milk chocolate piped with dark and white chocolate. A delicious complement to your arrival drink, will get the celebration off to a great start
These luxury items will be placed into the Bridal Suite
A bottle of house champagne chilled ready for drinking in the privacy of your suite
A fresh flower arrangement. Arranged to suit your requirements
Luxury Thornton's chocolates
This package is designed for the Bride and her bridesmaids to have a pre-ceremony bite to eat
Delivered to the bridal Suite on the day of your wedding, at a time of your choice. Includes:
A glass of bucks fizz
A selection of baked brochettes
Mini fruit kebabs & canapés
English and Continental Cheeses
Served with Biscuits, Grapes, Apple and Celery
Roasted red onions in sweet balsamic vinegar topped with puff pastry served with a glazed goat's cheese & served with cherry vine tomatoes
Slow roasted mixed vegetables with fine basil pesto of herbs encased in puff pastry served with tomato & basil fondue
Puff pastry filled with spinach & mushrooms, served with a rich herbed tomato fondue
with butternut squash & a smoked cheese sauce
Caramelised red onion & asparagus wrapped pancakes coated with a rich cheese sauce
Ages 2 – 12 years
Children under 2 free of charge
Choose either a half Portion of adult's meal or a menu from the options below
Chicken breast, new potatoes and vegetables with or without gravy
Or
Fish goujons, chips and peas
Strips of breaded chicken, chips and peas
Penne pasta with tomato and basil sauce
Selection of ice cream with wafer biscuit
Please note menus subject to change without notice.