WEDDING MENU SELECTOR

in partnership with

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All of the ‘essentials’ are included right from the startCrockery, cutlery and stemwareCrisp white linen and naperyBanqueting round tables and chairsBar equipmentYour event manager, catering and kitchen teams

All prices quoted in this brochure include VAT at 20%

Congratulations!

We relish the chance to meet with our prospective wedding couples to help them create their dream menu… .

Let’s start at the beginning. What do you want your day to feel like?

“Formal and classic” “Informal and relaxed”

You should definitely consideron of our three-course

wedding breakfasts

“Outside inthe sun”

“Inside thevenue”

Are you having a drinks reception? Photographs take

longer than you think!

“Yes” “No”

You might want toconsider canapés.

See p.4–5

You might want toconsider somenibbles. See p.4

You might wantto consider one

of our barbecues.See p.10–12

You might wantto consider one of our buffets.

See p.8–9

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NIBBLES

Our short applewood cheese strawsupgrade to our foot long version

at £1.50 per person

Root vegetables crispsBeetroot, parsnip and carrot

Petite pretzels with salt

Olives black and green

Reception Nibbles | £3.50 per person

Reception Canapés | £9.60 per person

To include six canapés per person

MEAT

SERVED HOT

Pulled BBQ lamb shoulder with beetroot crème fraîche on summer new

potatoes and feta crumble

Spiced puri bread with lime and Cajun chickentopped with mango purée

Duck gyoza with cherry hoi sin sauce

Mini pie with mash and parsley liquor

Mini Yorkshire puddings with red onion marmalade, honey sausage

and watercress salad

SERVED COLD

Ham hock with pea purée on sour dough

Rare roast beefwith Yorkshire pudding, baby watercress

and horseradish cream

Harissa spiced confit chickenwith a compressed watermelon & coriander jelly

Filo shot of grilled chicken and radish slaw with hazelnut dressing

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FISH

Salt cod croquettewith a lemon aioli & red sorrel

Smoked haddock potato cake with a poached quail's egg and hollandaise

Salmon in honey sesame and wasabi

Grilled haddock and London Pride rarebit toasts

SERVED COLD

Prawn ceviche with coriander leaves & mango

on tortilla chip boats

Tandoori cured salmon with creamed goats cheese

on black onion seed oat cake

Potted crab with pickled radish and brown shrimp

butter on sour dough croute

Smoked salmon blini with soft cheese and keta pearls

Ginger and lemon grass charred king prawn and piquillo pepper

Ficelle toast and mackerel with pickled beetroot and horseradish foam

VEGETARIAN

Pan-fried bubble & squeak with a fried quail's egg

Twice baked cheese and chive soufflé topped with herb crème fraîche

Summer squash, dill, feta and chilli on English muffin bottom

Feta, pepper and quinoa cakes with pickled cucumber, black olives and

lemon & dill aioli dollops

SERVED COLD Goats cheesecake bites

with red onion marmalade

Broad bean paté on toast with torn mozzarella, basil and lemon oil

Basil infused goats cheese wrapped in courgette with a black olive & parmesan wafer

Quail's egg florentinewith spinach & hollandaise on muffin

Truffled mascarpone with asparagus amd baked parmesan on brioche

Filo salad shot of fennel, pear & pomegranate with goats cheese crumble

and a lemon & honey dressing

Reception Canapés

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Three Course Menus | £42.35 per person

Choose two starters and two mains, including vegetarian options for both, and one dessert.

Includes tea, coffee and petite fours.

STARTERS

Chicken liver parfait with apricot chutney and caraway toasts

Ham hockwith pancetta powder, a sweet summer pea mousse

and black truffle with lemon dressing

Tian of smokehouse mackerelwith pickled and roasted beetroots, garden broad

beans and a horseradish swipe

Smoked salmon timbalelemon purée, horseradish jelly and baby celery

£1.00 supplement per person

Smoked duck, apple & celeriac remoulade with quince jelly and apple purée finished with

scattered pickled baby veg £2.00 supplement per person

Butternut squash soup with cream sour cream swirl and toasted seeds (v)

Sweet summer pea moussegoats cheese, minted peas, grilled asparagus and a black truffle and lemon dressing (v) This dish can be served with crispy lardons

for meat-eating guests

Colourful tomato salad yellow and red tomato salad with mozzarella, basil

leaf coriander cress and pine kernels (v)

MAIN COURSES

Lamb cooked two waysbraised shoulder and lightly minted rump, sweet

potato layer dauphinoise and mustard spring greens £2.00 supplement per person

Trio of pork roasted loin of pork, treacle baked belly of pork and slow cooked shoulder of pork with apple,spinach purée, candied carrot, baby potatoes

and crackling

Pan-seared guinea fowl breast and green peppercorn confit leg croquette,

with oyster mushrooms, lemon dressed courgetteand yellow pepper timbale with minted pea purée

Spinach, sun dried tomato and ricotta rolled chicken with butternut purée, roasted peppers

and salsa verde

Crispy fried sea bass saffron potato tower, crab spring roll, lemon scented

greens, salsa verde drizzle sauce and roasted cherry tomatoes

Salmon & sunblushed tomato pomme puréespring vegetables and classic lemon beurre blanc

Chargrilled asparagus spears with lemon, courgette ribbon salad

and gruyère potato layers, cumin roasted tomato & garden basil purée (v)

Baked red onion tart tatin goats' cheese crumble top, red & yellow beetroot

layer dauphinoise & peppery rocket (v)6

DESSERTS

Rhubarb heroes Chilled rhubarb, raspberry and rosemary crumble

shot, rhubarb and custard cheese cake and rhubarb sorbet

Pimm’s-spiked summer berry terrinewith lavender shortbread and sweetened yoghurt

Classic lemon tartwith English raspberry sorbet

Chocolate tranchemango purée, mango sorbet and meringue kisses

All the excitement of the sweet shop Chocolate orange marshmallow

Rhubarb & custard macaroonLemon verba sherbet & strawberry lolly

Highland toffee shot & apple cream

Cheesecake trio Raspberry cheesecake with mint leaf

Salted caramel cheesecake with toasted nut brittle Dark chocolate and ginger cheesecake

Three Course Menus

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Children 11 and under, when selecting from the mainmenu, are charged at half the adult price

Hot Fork Buffets | £40.00 per person

Choose three hot dishes, three sides and two desserts.Includes tea, coffee and petite fours.

FISH

Fisherman's pie topped with crunchy cheddar mash

Pan seared fillet of coley with a caper lemon butter sauce

Salmon fishcakeswith dill hollandaise

Marsala spiced pollock with pickled carrots and coconut

Smoked haddock and salmon kedgereehen's egg, curry oil

MEAT

Slow cooked blade of beef Bourguignon served with horseradish dumplings

Lancashire hotpot of slow cooked lamb shoulder,rosemary potatoes

Chicken, smoked bacon, mushrooms and leek pieSlow cooked shin of beef cobbler in local ale

with dumplings

South Indian style chicken curry with coconut milk and curry leaves

Lamb tagine with raisins, almonds and black pepper

VEGETARIAN

Gratin of butternut squash and sweet potato with goats cheese

Potato gnocchi, sautéed woodland mushrooms & leeks with truffle oil

Chargrilled courgette, pepper and aubergine lasagne with basil and ricotta

Seasonal vegetable and butterbean cassoulet

Spinach and blue cheese quiche

ALSO INCLUDED

Hot jacket potatoes

Potato salad with mayonnaise, yoghurt and chive

Hot seasonal vegetableswith herb butter

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Children 11 and under, when selecting from the mainmenu, are charged at half the adult price

Hot Fork Buffets

SIDESPlease choose three sides

Creamy country slaw with poppy seeds

Penne with basil pesto marinated red and yellow peppers

Fusilli with red pesto and chargrilled vegetables

Rainbow coleslaw with carrot and red cabbage

Tomato, red onion cucumber and olive

Classic Waldorf saladLettuce leaf and mixed herb salad

DESSERTS

Lemon cheesecake with raspberries

Chocolate mousse with strawberries

Mini toffee Eton mess nest Pimm's jelly with berries

Berry buckets with mint leaf

Gin, tonic triflewith cucumber

Raspberry ripple choux bunswith chocolate & toasted hazelnuts

Mini ice cream cones with classic favourites and sorbets

Ice Cream: vanilla, raspberry ripple and chocolateSorbets: lemon, mango and green tea

Fruit brochette with elderflower coulis

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Barbeque menus | £34.00 per person

Choose three BBQ items, three sides and one dessert.Includes tea, coffee and petite fours. Extra main choice £6.60 per person

MEAT

Grilled jumbo Cumberland sausagewith sweet balsamic onions, all American mustard

and served with soft rolls

Smokey BBQ pulled pork bunswith homemade pickles

Chorizo burgersin sesame seed buns with chipotle tomato jam

Cajun spiced chicken breastwith mango salsa

Spiced chorizopatatas bravas and olive skewer

Angus beef burgerwith bacon jam and crispy shallots

Spiced lamb kebabwith red lentil dhal

Grilled confit belly of porkwith cider & sage relish

FISH

King prawn skewer with chilli & coriander

Banana leaf wrapped sea bass with soy, chilli & ginger

VEGETARIAN

Jumbo marinated and grilled halloumi skewers (v)with sun dried tomato and lemony yellow courgette

Sweet potato, aubergine & mint burger (v) with smoked mozzarella and peppered

beefeater tomatoes

Grilled figs (v) with honey & manchego

Courgette, pea & mint feta cakes (v)

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Children 11 and under, when selecting from the mainmenu, are charged at half the adult price

Barbeque menus

WE ALSO INCLUDE …

Baked jackets

Potato salad with chives and yoghurt

Corn on the cob

Artisan breads and tapenades

SIDES

Watercress, rocket & fetawith raspberry vinaigrette

Asian slawwith roasted pumpkin seeds

Classic Waldorf salad

Creamy country slawwith poppy seeds

Strawberry, tomato & basil saladwith parmesan shavings

Cucumber, radish & black pepperwith broad beans

Golden beets, barley, chardand lemon dressed crumbled feta

Garden herb & leaf saladwith edible petals

Penne with basil pestomarinated red and yellow peppers

Baked sweet potatowith sour cream & basil leaves

Couscouswith apricot, mint & tomato

Summer orzowith artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil & lemon

Potatoes in their own jacketswith cracked sea salt, thyme and choriz

Classic superfood saladwith chargrilled broccoli, peas, mint leaves

and tossed in a raspberry dressing

Quinoa tabboulehwith chickpeas, blueberries and toasted seeds

Whole wheat pearl couscouswith dried cranberries, rocket and walnuts

Citrus carrot and red cabbage slaw with gingersedamame and black sesame

Heirloom tomato saladwith broad beans, radish, lemon and feta

Crushed summer peas, mint and lemonwith spiced raspberry dressing

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Barbeque menus | £34.00 per person

DESSERTS

Lemon curd parfaitwith rose cream & toasted almonds

Pimm's-spiked petit summer pudding

Beetroot tortewith a raspberry cream

Berry bucketswith black pepper foam

Elderflower tea cupswith elderflower & gooseberry cream

topped with lime dust

Elderflower prosecco jellywith raspberries

Gin, tonic triflewith cucumber

Raspberry ripple choux bun puffswith chocolate & toasted hazelnuts

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Children’s Menus | £12.60 per child

For younger guests, aged 11 and under, who are not selectingfrom the main menus. Please choose one starter, two maincourses, including a vegetarian option, and one dessert

STARTERS

Tomato soup (v)with basil cream swirl

Rainbow melon salad (v)

MAIN COURSES

Tricolour pasta, tomato and basil sauce (v)with garlic herb bread

Simply chickenroast free range chicken, new potatoes and

seasonal vegetables

Macaroni cheese (v)and garlic dough balls

Mini Cumberland sausages and mashed potatoes with baked beans or peas & gravy

Cheese and tomato pizza (v)with skinny fries

Mini fish pie topped with cheesy mash

Classic burger and chips

DESSERTS

His or Hers cupcake (blueberry or strawberry)

topped with sweeties

Balls of ice cream chocolate, strawberry or vanilla

topped with chocolate sauce

Mixed fruit salad topped with vanilla ice cream

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Drinks Packages

We have several drinks options to suit all budgets. We alsohave soft drinks packages for adults and children.

CLASSIC£25.80 per person

Thirty-minute reception Pimm’s or G&T

Classic elderflower pressé

Wedding breakfast wines Half a bottle of cellar red or white wine per person

Chilled jugs of tap water with lemon Sparkling water

ToastGlass of sparkling wine

upgrade to Champagne £5.40 per person

Extra drinks …A cash bar serving wines, draught beers, soft drinks

and spirits will be open throughout your day

DIAMOND STUDDED LUXE £33.90 per person

One hour reception Pimm’s, G&T or sparkling wine

Classic elderflower presséupgrade to Champagne £6.30 per person

Wedding breakfast wines Unlimited service of cellar red or white wine

Chilled jugs of tap water with lemon Sparkling water

LUXE £28.80 per person

Forty-five minute reception Pimm's, G&T or sparkling wine

Classic elderflower pressé

Wedding breakfast wines Unlimited service of cellar red or white wine

Chilled jugs of tap water with lemon Sparkling water

ToastGlass of sparkling wine

upgrade to Champagne £5.40 per person

Extra drinks …A cash bar serving wines, draught beers, soft drinks

and spirits will be open throughout your day

ToastGlass of sparkling wine

upgrade to Champagne £5.40 per person

Extra drinks …A cash bar serving wines, draught beers, soft drinks

and spirits will be open throughout your day

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CHILDREN'S DRINK PACKAGE£8.80 per child

for those aged 11 and under

Classic fruit juices and house fizzy drinks for your drinks reception

Jugs of iced mineral water with dinner service, plus any of your reception drinks too

ADULT’S SOFT DRINK PACKAGE£13.75 per person

Sparkling elderflower pressé for your drinks reception

Orchard muddles during dinner service (cloudy apple, elderflower and mint)

Jugs of iced mineral water

Sparkling elderflower for the toast

Soft Drinks Packages

Wine List

CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINES

J DE TELMONT GRANDE RÉSERVE, FRANCE, NV£45.00 per bottle/12.0%

One of the few remaining family-owned Champagne houses, De Telmont produces this excellent non-vintage in a medium

bodied, soft and fruity, classically yeasty style

OEIL DE PERDRIX ROSÉ, FRANCE, NV£50.00 per bottle/12.0%

Meaning ‘eye of the partridge’, this pale salmon pink roséChampagne exhibits enticing complexity. Delicate in style, but

with a perfect weight of fruit

CAVA CALAMINO, SPAIN, NV£22.50 per bottle/11.5%

Fresh and harmonious, displaying plenty of apple and toastflavours, yet intensely dry and mouth-watering

PHILIPPE DUBLANC BLANC DE BLANCSFRANCE, NV

£22.50 per bottle/11.0%Pale lemon yellow with a fine, shimmering mousse. The nose is an invigorating symphony of golden apple, citrus zest and

subtle biscuit aromas

PROSECCO CORTE ALLA DOC, ITALY, NV£25.00 per bottle/11.0%

Delicate and aromatic with a light body and fine bubbles, thiswine carries lots of fresh peach, pear, apricot and apple with a

revitalising finish

RABOSO ROSATO CORTE ALLA, ITALY, NV£25.00 per bottle/11.5%

Fresh and harmonious, displaying plenty of apple and toastflavours, yet intensely dry and mouth-watering

Please note that a vintage may change depending on availability

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WHITE WINES

MARQUES DE CALADO MACABEO, VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA, SPAIN, 2014

£18.00 per bottle/13.0%Fresh floral aromas reminiscent of aromatic herbs such as aniseand fennel. The smooth and velvety palate is fruit driven with

citrus and banana flavours

MICHEL SERVIN BLANC, VIN DE FRANCEFRANCE, 2014

£20.00 per bottle/11.0%Light and straighforward, with an up-front nose of citrus fruit

tinged with a subtle leafy character. Crisp and dry on the palate,with plenty of refreshing acidic bite

FIVE FOOT TRACK CHARDONNAY AUSTRALIA, 2013/14£22.00 per bottle/13.5%

Pale straw yellow with green hues. A nose of citrus fruits andripe apples with an underlying hint of vanilla. Crisp lemon and

lime on the palate, served with a rounded buttery feel

BANTRY BAY CHENIN BLANC, WESTERN CAPESOUTH AFRICA, 2014£22.00 per bottle/12.0%

An aromatic wine with hints of tropical and citrus fruit, both on the nose and palate

LA TIERRA ROCOSA SAUVIGNON BLANCCHILE, 2014

£22.00 per bottle/12.5%Crisp and refreshing, this wine offers an abundance of passionfruit, grapefruit and lemon flavours, delivered in a softer, more

tropical fruit texture

WHITE WINES (continued)

GRAND HÉRON MARC DUCOURNAU PGICÔTES DE GASCOIGNE,

SOUTH-WEST FRANCE, 2014£24.00 per bottle/11.0%

A fruity nose, an aroma of cut grass, ripe grapefruit on the palate and a fresh finish

MALANDRINO PINOT GRIGIO, VENETOITALY, 2014

£24.00 per bottle/12.0%The pale hue of the wine gives way to hints of perfume, pears,stone fruit and lime, as well as the occasional floral note. Fresh

and vibrant acidity results ins a light, easy drinking wine

STONEBOOK SAUVIGNON BLANC SOUTH AFRICA, 2014£25.00 per bottle/13.0%

Highly aromatic with intense asparagus, grass and guava notesproviding a captivating bouquet. The palate is a delicate mix of

citrus fruit and mineral texture

ROSÉ WINES

LE BOIS DES VIOLETTES ROSÉ, PAYS D’OC FRANCE, 2013

£22.00 per bottle/12.5%Bright and crisp with very subtle strawberry fruit and

refreshing dryness. The small proportion of Muscat adds a dash of juicy grapeness

TORRE ALTA PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ, VENETOITALY, 2014

£24.00 per bottle/12.5%Beautifully soft strawberry flavours with floral notes

RED WINES

MARQUS DE CALADO TEMPRANILLO, VINO DE LA TIERRA CASTILLA, SPAIN, 2013

£18.00 per bottle/12.5%Classic Tempranillo notes of dark cherry and blackcurrant

are lifted by a hint of dried flowers and spice. Superbly balanced,the fruits of the forest flavours are complemented by soft tannins

MICHEL SERVIN ROUGE, VIN DE FRANCEFRANCE, 2013/14

£20.00 per bottle/12.5%Supple and inviting, this wine blends the soft and jammy

raspberry fruit of of ripe Grenache with the firming influences of Carignan’s blackberry flavours and robust tannin

TORRE CERERE MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZOITALY, 2013

£22.00 per bottle/13.0%A soft, fruity approachable red produced from Moentepulciano

grapes. There are notes of warm plum and blackberry fruit

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Wine List

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RED WINES (continued)

FIVE FOOT TRACK SHIRAZ AUSTRALIA, 2013/14£22.00 per bottle/14.0%

A medium weight red with a pleasing balance between ripe fruitand savoury earthy notes on the nose. The palate is succulent

and mouth-filling, with lashings of red berry and brambles

LA TIERRA ROCOSA MERLOTCHILE, 2014

£22.00 per bottle/13.0%Ample red berry fruit combining fresh acidity with ripeness andwarmth. Offers good concentration and depth, a soft plummy

texture and hints of vanilla and spice

FLOR DEL FUEGO CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHILE, 2013

£24.00 per bottle/13.0%Fruity flavours of plum and blackcurrant, with a cassis-like

concentration, lifted by subtle hints of green pepper savourytinges. Easy-going tannins provide a ripe and friendly mouthful

AIRES ANDINOS MALBEC, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA, 2014

£24.00 per bottle/13.0%Deep ruby coloured with smoky black fruits of cassis, blackberry

and spice, with soft tannins and a long finish

LOS BAILADORES, RIOJA SPAIN, 2014

£25.00 per bottle/14.0%Violet in colour and soft and fruity in style. Warm, plummy

aromas tinged with subtle spice and vanilla

Please note that a vintage may change depending on availability

Wine List

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Savoury? Sweet?

The most popular choices are a finger food buffet on p.21 or a cheese station on p.22

“Actually we are looking forsomething a little lighter”

Then how about late nightrolls? They always go down a

treat. See p.20

Evening Food

Do you want your guests to beable to help themselves?

“Yes” “No”

You might like toadd one of ourdessert stations

on p.22–23

Are evening guests joining you? No problem!

Perhaps you just want to make sure everyone is full!There are plenty of options to choose from......

...you just need to answer one of life’s bigger questions.

Remember you will have your cake too, so we can always cut this up for you and add this to your evening offering for your guests!

Our dessertcanapés will beperfect. See p.23

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Late Night Rolls | £6.50 per person

Choose a meat and vegetarian option

Bacon rollswith brown sauce or ketchup

Sausage bapswith raspberry ketchup

Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels

Egg cobs (v)with Mexican beans and guacamole

Tomato, mozzarella and pesto (v)in English muffins

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Choose two sandwich fillings and four finger items

CLASSIC SANDWICHES

Tuna, chilli & cucumber

Poached salmon with spiced prawns

Rare roast beef with watercress & horseradish

Goats cheese and roasted vegetables (v)

Cream cheese and slow roasted red pepper (v)

Grilled courgette with chilli & mint (v)

Mature cheddar cheese with sun-dried tomato (v)

FINGER ITEMS

Pork sage and bramley sausage rolls

Chicken satay shots with mango coulis

Mini sausages with raspberry ketchup

Scotch quails egg with piccalilli

Chilled minted pea soup sips with shredded ham hock

FINGER ITEMS (continued)

Beetroot gravlax crostini with beetroot jam and mint leaf

Tandoori salmon with mint raita

Prawn cocktail shots with Marie rose

Seared tuna niçoise served in baby gem

Baby plum tomato, black olive & mozzarella skewers (v)

Fresh fig & goats cheese tartlets (v)

Spinach, leek & roasted tomato quiche (v)

Tomato & basil muffins (v)

Sweet potato & rocket fritta (v)topped with feta & mint pesto

Finger Buffet | £16.00 per person

CHEESE STATIONPlease choose four cheeses

BRITISH CHEESE SELECTION

StiltonSomerset brie

Mull of Kintyre mature cheddarBath soft

Cornish yargAsh coated goats cheese

CONTINENTAL CHEESE SELECTION

CamembertVignotte

Port SalutRoquefortTaleggio

Reblochon

Your selection will be served with the followingCelery, green tomato chutney, quince jelly,

oat cakes, apple & walnut and sultana bread

DESSERT STATIONPlease choose one station

GARDEN PARTY FORAGE

Build your own Eton Mess hampersClassic strawberry swirl & chocolate dipped

meringues, bowls of clotted cream, lemon verbenacrème fraîche & trugs of summer berries

Choose three options from the below

Shot glasses of strawberry & basil fool

Pimm’s jelly tea cups with chilled elderflower custard

Strawberry & lemon verbena macaroons

White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake with raspberry pipettes

THE MAD HATTER’S TEMPTATION

Raspberry brownie squares with sparkling chocolate

Rhubarb & custard tea fools

Lemon curd choux buns with iced tops and edible flowers

Summer consommé bottles with “Drink Me” tags

Strawberry & rose macaroons with gold dust

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Evening Food Stations | £16.00 per person

DESSERT STATION (continued)

THE DOUGHNUT TUB

Custard filled doughnutsClassic ring doughnuts

Diddy Nutella doughnuts

Toppings to fight over….

Hot chocolate sauce

Berry coulis

Chopped nuts

Cinnamon sugar shakers

Mini mallows

Rum ‘cream guns’!

DESSERT CANAPÉS

Maple, bacon and pecan lollypops although this one is not for vegetarian guests!

White chocolate moussewith fresh raspberry & honeycomb

Eton Mess nestwith seasonal berries

Marshmallow & chocolate popping candy lollipops

Lemon posset & candied lemon zest

Duo of chocolate cups & lemon posset with mango yolks and

toasted sweet brioche dipper

Lemon dipped raspberry cream choux buns

Chocolate shot with an orange compote

Blackberry and basil crème brûlée

Rhubarb and custard macaroon

Mixed fruit brochettewith lemon grass crème fraîche

Dessert Canapés| £8.00 per person

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