* Party menus are subject to change due to seasonality, availability and other issues beyond our control. A menu pre-order is required for most parties.

Sample Menu 2011
This menu will be confirmed later on in the year.

Please note this sample menu is illustrative of previous years' offerings and is subject to change for 2011. 

Starters

Minestrone soup with winter vegetables and pesto (v)

Crispy beef short rib with white beans and smoked aubergine

Chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche and raisin chutney

Warm smoked salmon with cucumber ribbons, capers, sauce Vierge and Melba toast

Artichoke and roast salsify salad with truffle essence and parsley (v)

Main Courses

Butter roasted Cheshire bronze turkey with chestnut stuffing, chipolatas, roasted root vegetables, fondant potatoes and a cranberry compote

Braised shin of beef with celeriac purée, remoulade and blue cheese fritter

Grilled red mullet with a courgette and lentil Cannelloni and garlic dressing

Baked cod fillet with braised potatoes and roasted beetroot

Fresh rosemary Gnocchi with wild mushrooms, toasted walnuts and a truffle butter (v)

Desserts

Homemade Christmas pudding with brandy sauce

Spiced plum tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream

Dark chocolate parfait with cranberry compote and caramel hazelnuts

Selection of homemade ice creams and sorbets

Selection of local and regional cheeses with homemade chutney and water biscuits

To Finish

Coffee and mince pies