Special Occasions
Choose us to make your occasion even more special.
We cater for every kind of celebration or private event whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation or christening. We have catered in private homes, schools, village halls, barns, marquees and public venues. With every function supervised by us, you can be confident that your family, friends and guests will receive the highest standard of food and service. Our experienced staff understand what is required to look after your guests. Just let us know what you’d like and we will help to make your special occasion memorable.
RECOMMENDED MENUS
Menu 1 – £11.25
Lasagne Classico
New Potatoes
Tossed Mixed Salad
French Bread & Butter
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Lemon Meringue Pie
Menu 2 – £11.75
Chicken Supreme
Rice or New Potatoes
Tossed Mixed Salad
French Bread & Butter
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Vanilla Baked Cheesecake
Menu 3 – £12.50
Minty Lamb & Vegetable Casserole
New Potatoes
Tossed Mixed Salad
French Bread & Butter
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Traditional Deep Apple Pie
Menu 4 – £12.50
Braised Peppered Beef in Red Wine Sauce
Rice or New Potatoes
Seasonal Mixed Vegetables
French Bread & Butter
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Fresh Fruit Salad
CHINESE – £15.70
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Chinese Style Mushroom Chop Suey
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Mixed Vegetables
Special Fried Rice
Spring Rolls
Prawn Crackers
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Fruit Cocktail
MEDITERRANEAN – £15.70
Moroccan Lamb
Tuscan Chicken
Classic Mousasaka
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Rosemary & Garlic New Potatoes
Greek Salad
Lemon & Mint Cous Cous Salad
Mixed Salad
Selection Of Continental Breads
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Fresh Fruit Tartlets
MEXICAN – £15.70
Chilli Con Carne
Chicken & Chorizo Chilli
Cheese & Bean Enchilladas
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Mexican Rice
Corn Tortilla Chips
Salsa, Guacamole & Soured Cream
Tossed Mixed Salad
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Key Lime Pie
INDIAN – £15.70
Chicken Tikka Massala (Mild)
Lamb Rogan Josh (Medium)
Potato & Spinach Curry
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Onion Bhajis
Vegetable Samosas
Chota Naan
Poppadoms
Tomato, Onion & Coriander Salad
Yoghurt & Mint Rathia
Crisp Green Salad
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Tropical Fruit PlaKer
Service staff would normally be required for these buffets. Please call us to discuss your requirements.
MENU 1 – £25.95
Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Salad
Beef tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion & balsamic glaze
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Rib Of Beef
served with horseradish crème fraîche
Gammon Ham Platter
Prime gammon garnished with fresh pineapple
Chicken & Nectarine Salad
Sliced chicken breast & nectarine in a yoghurt, orange & chive dressing
Feta Cheese & Spinach Flan
One of our speciality homemade quiches & flans
Hansons Handmade Coleslaw
Carrot, cabbage & onion in a cream dressing
Cucumber & Asparagus In A Thai Chilli Dressing
Fresh asparagus spears with sliced cucumber in a spiced dressing
Toasted Tossed Bistro Salad
Selection of mixed leaves & grated beetroot
Variety Bread Basket
A mixture of white, granary & wholemeal Breads
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Fresh Strawberries & Cream
Fresh Profiteroles & Chocolate Sauce
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Tea, Coffee & Mints
MENU 2 – £28.40
Seared Chicken Caesar Salad
Classic combination of crunchy lettuce, bacon, parmesan & croutons
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Crown Of Turkey
Breast of turkey with cranberry sauce
Lamb Fillet & Roasted Chickpea Salad
A delicious main course salad tossed in a tomato & cream dressing
Roast Loin Of Pork
Accompanied by sage, apple & leek stuffng
Bang Bang Chicken Noodle Salad
Chicken with oriental vegetables with a special coconut dressing
Traditional Handmade Potato Salad
Made with freshly cooked jacket potatoes & fresh chives
Minted Red Cabbage & Snow Pea Salad
A tangy salad with a mint & orange dressing
Italian Pasta Salad
A mixture of courgettes, peppers, red onion in a basil dressing
Tossed Summer Leafy Salad
Young spinach, watercress & a mixture of lettuce
Variety Bread Basket
A mixture of white, granary & wholemeal breads
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A Selection Of Desserts
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Tea, Coffee & Mints
MENU 3 – £28.40
Florida Crab Cakes
Crab meat with special spices, served with lime mayonnaise
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Coronation Chicken
A classic sauce of the 50’s
Fresh Poached Salmon
Served with a lemon & dill mayonnaise
Sirloin Of Beef
Sliced from the whole loin served with red pepper horseradish cream
Stuffed Tortellini & Basil Salad
Tossed in a dressing of dolcelatta blue cheese
Tropical Rice Salad
Made with vegetables, tropical fruits & toasted pine nuts
Five Bean Salad
Young broad beans, cannellini, flagelot, kidney & fresh green beans
Greek Salad
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives & feta cheese in a special sauce
Tossed Green Salad
Fresh seasonal salad
English & Continental Bread Selection
Ciabatta, foccaccia & french bread assortment
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A Selection Of Desserts
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Tea, Coffee & Mints
MENU 4 – £28.40
Trio Of Melon
Fresh seasoned melon with mint & ginger vermouth drizzle
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Luxury Marinated Chicken Fillet Assortment
Chicken Tikka, honey & mustard & cajun barbecue
Continental Meat & Cheese Platter
A selection of salamis & meats with assorted sliced cheese
Red Snapper & Salmon Waldorf Salad
A fantastic combination main course salad
Parma Ham & Asparagus Platter
Best parma ham with fresh asparagus spears
Oriental Chicken & Prawn Salad
Chinese style salad with beansprouts & monge tout
Vegetable Pilau Rice Salad
Mild spices with basmati rice & fresh coriander
Mixed Summer Salad
Our special mixed salad
English & Continental Bread Basket
Ciabatta, foccaccia & french bread assortment
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Tropical Fruit Salad
Vanilla Cheesecake
With Raspberry Margarita Coulis
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Tea, Coffee & Mints
EXTRAS
Bags of Crisps – 90p
Sharing Bowls of Crisps – 50p
350ml Soft Drink Cans – 85p
1.5L Bottled Water – £1.95
500ml Bottled Water – 75p
500ml Natura/Oasis – £1.20
1L Orange/Apple Juice – £1.95
Menu 1
Assorted Tortilla Pinwheels
Mini Chicken Satay
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Savoury Bouchons
Honey & Sesame Korkers
Minimum numbers apply. For a price per head, please call us or email us with your function details. More combinations available.
Menu 2
Assorted Smoked Salmon Canapés
Chicken Tikka Bites
Mini Vegetable Samosas
Baby Beef & Horseradish Yorkshire Puddings
Selection Of Topped Crostini
Menu 3
Hoisin Lamb Soft Pancakes
Chicken Pakora & Mango Chutney
King Prawn Dippers With Sweet Chilli Sauce
Goujons Of Plaice With Tartare Sauce
Mediterranean Platter With Crudités and Houmous
MAINS
Fish & Chips
Served in mini baskets with ketchup or tartare sauce dip
Sausage & Mash
Served with traditional red onion gravy
Chicken Tikka Masala
With basmati rice & mini samosas
Moroccan Lamb
Served with vegetable cous cous
Chilli Beef Nachos
Served on tortilla chips with cheese & soured cream
Chinese Style Noodles
Chicken, prawn or vegetables with sweet & sour sauce
Mini Shepherds Pie
Minced savoury lamb topped with mashed potato
Pasta Bolognaise
Pasta topped with classic Italian sauce & parmesan cheese
Scampi Baskets
Mini wicker baskets with chips & tartare sauce
Chicken Fajitas
Soft tortillas with peppers, salsa, cheese & soured cream
American Style Cheeseburgers
Served in mini buns with cheese & tomato relish
Lamb Balti
Classic lamb curry served with onion bhaji & mini naan
Ocean Pie
A medley of cod, salmon & prawns in a creamy parsley sauce, topped with a potato rosette
Calamari
Hand cut squid rings in our own breaded lemon pepper coating served on paella
DESSERTS
Champagne Jelly Shots
Mini Cherry Cheesecake
Mini Banoffee Pie
Creme Brule Tart
Apple or Summer Fruit Crumble with Custard
Profiteroles with Warm Chocolate Sauce
Boozy Chocolate Mouse Pot
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Minimum numbers apply. For a price per head, please call us or email us with your function details. More combinations available.
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