The dishes listed below are examples and gives a broad outline of what we can offer but please feel free to make any special requests.
SOUPS
Cream of Chestnut Mushroom
Seasonal Vegetable Minestrone with Fresh Parmesan
Cream of Leek and Potato
Smoked Haddock Chowder with Sweet Corn and Tomato Concasse
Cream of Cauliflower with Grated Parmesan Tuilles
Minted Green Pea with Ham Hock
Classic French Onion with Gruyere Cheese Crouton
All the above served with Artisan Bread and Butter
TO START
Roquefort, Walnut, Apple and Little Gem Salad and a Mustard, Lemon and Walnut Oil Dressing
Fresh Tuna Nicoise
Tomato, Green Bean, Potato, Anchovy, Olives, Dressed Salad Leaves, Garnished with Soft Boiled Eggs and Croutons
Roast Mediterranean Vegetables and Warm Goats Cheese on a Crostini with Salad Leaves and Balsamic Dressing
Caramelised Red Onion and Blue Cheese Tart with Crispy Pancetta and Dressed Salad Leaves
Classic Caesar Salad
(Plain or with Chicken or Bacon or both) Parmesan Cheese and Croutons
Country Pate with Onion Marmalade
Mixed Salad Leaf and Toasted Breads
Chicken Liver Mousse with Cognac and Pistachios
Mixed Salad Leaf and Toasted Rustic Breads (nuts can be omitted)
FISH AS A STARTER
Classic Moules Mariniere
Fresh Mussels, Steamed in a White Wine Sauce, Shallots, Parsley, Garlic and Lemon Juice. Served with Crusty Garlic Bread (Subject to Season and Availability)
Smoked Salmon and Cream of Horseradish Pate
Served with Dressed Leaves, a Lemon Wedge and Toasted Breads
Griddled Salt and Pepper Squid
Served with Chilli, Spring Onion and Green Herb Sauce Vierge
A Classic Cocktail of King Prawns and Spiced Marie Rose Sauce
Served with Crisp Leaf Salad and Brown Bread and Butter
Seared Scallops with Crisp Pancetta
Served on Cauliflower and Green Pea Puree (Subject to Market Price and Availablity)
Thai Spiced Fish Cakes
Served with a Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce and Mixed Salad Leaves with Dressing
MEAT FREE OPTIONS
Individual Blue Cheese Rarebit Tart
Served with Pear and Walnuts
Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Grilled Peppers
Served with Toasted Pine Nuts and Mixed Leaves
Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Deep fried Brie
Served with Almond Crumb and a Seasonal Fruit Coulis
Feta Cheese and Black Olives
Served with Sliced Beef Tomatoes, Cucumber, Lemon, Rock Salt and Fine Olive Oil
Fan of Melon
Served with Fresh Fruits, Fruit Coulis and Pink Stem Ginger
Risotto – Many Recipes Available – Favourites Include:
-Fresh Pea and Asparagus
-Shallot and Mushroom
-Red Pepper and Olives
Aubergine served with Beef Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Feta Cheese
STARTER SELECTION TO SHARE
Fresh Red Pepper Houmous
Served with Grilled Pitta Bread, Vegetable Crudite and Black Spiced Olives
Guacamole
Served with Crisp Tortilla, Mild Chilli Pickles and Vegetable Crudites
Antipasti
Selection of Cured and Smoked Meats, Pickles, and Olives
Tapas
Selection of Patatas Bravas, Albondigas, Huevos Relenos, Padron Peppers, Mussels, Saute Squid and many more by request.
FISH AS A MAIN COURSE
Pan Seared Sea Bass
Set on Ratatouille With a light Tomato Coulis
Roast Monkfish
Set on Fresh Spinach with Nutmeg, Garlic and Light Mustard Sauce
Poached Salmon Fillet
Served with Asparagus, Griddled Courgettes and a White Wine Sauce
Baked Halibut
Served with Lemon, Roast Cherry Tomatoes, Rosemary, Capers and Anchovies
Mediterranean Fish Stew
Served with Rouille and Crostini
Steamed Smoked Haddock
Set on a bed of Spinach and Glazed with Hollandaise and Parmesan Cheese
Cod Fillet
Served with a Parsley or rich Three Cheese Sauce
MAIN COURSE
Roast Best End of lamb
Served with a Mustard and Herb Crust set on a bed of Wilted Spinach
Braised Lamb Shank
Served with Redcurrant and Rosemary Glaze
Tagine of Lamb
Served with Apricots and North African Spices, served with Cous Cous
Roast Saddle of Lamb
Served with a Mint and Apricot Stuffing and Pan Jus
Stuffed Braised Beef
Olives in a Rich Red Wine and Onion Jus
Roasted Fillet of Beef
Served with a Wild Mushroom and Red Wine Sauce
(other sauces are available )
Braised Beef Bourguinonne
Served with Caremelised Baby Onions, Crisp Bacon and Button Mushrooms
Roast Tenderloin of Pork
Served with Braised Leeks, Caramelised Apple and a reduced Cider Cream Sauce
Shallow Fried Bread Crumbed Escalope of Pork or Chicken
Served with Linguine Milanase (Bacon, Shallots, Tomatoes and Mushrooms)
Slow Cooked Pork Belly
Served with Sage and Onion Stuffing and Fresh Apple Compote
Fillet of Chicken
Stuffed with Watercress and Pistachio Mousse and Served with a White Wine Cream Sauce
The Original Chicken Kiev
Served with Buttered Braised Lemon Thyme Rice
Fillet of Chicken
Served with Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Tarragon and Dry Vermouth
Confit Duck Cassoulet
Slow Cooked Duck Leg with Toulouse Sausage, Haricot Beans, Onions and Tomatoes
Duck a la Orange
Roast Honey Glazed Duck Breast. Served with Caramelised Oranges and Pan Juices
TRADITIONAL ROAST JOINTS
Who doesn’t like and enjoy a traditional roast?
Roast Rump of Beef
Roast Fore Loin of Pork
Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Turkey or Chicken Crown
Farm Assured Roasting Joints from Our Local Butchers!
DESSERTS
Almost too numerous to list but some suggestions below
Lemon Tart with Fresh Raspberries and Crème Fraiche
Fruit Bavarois (Almost Any)
Chocolate Fondant Pudding
Eton Mess
Soft Fruit Brulee
Crème Caramel
Chocolate and Orange Marquise
Summer Fruit Pudding
White and Dark Chocolate Brownies
Lemon Curd Roulade with Raspberries and Crushed Meringue
Individual Fresh Fruit Cheesecake (Almost Any)
Individual Tiramisu
Individual Banofee Sundae
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PUDDINGS
Spotted Dick
Treacle Sponge
Treacle Tart
Steamed Ginger Pudding
Sussex Pond Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding
All served with Fresh Custard or Ice Cream or Both
There are many more – Please ask for your Favourite
Notes:
Please be aware this list is not exhaustive and a whole range of additional dishes are available by discussion. Theme menus can be produced to your specification. A selection of suitable seasonal vegetables are included where required. Almost anything is possible so please do not hesitate to ask.
Allergens/Intolerances: Can you please ensure that all known allergies and intolerances are declared to us prior to your event. We cannot be held responsible for any health issues or reactions relating to this subject if the information has not been disclosed.