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We offer a choice of menus designed by our head chefs with each course complementing the next
and providing the perfect balance for your guests. Alternatively create your own individual menu
by choosing a starter, main course
and a dessert from the following;


A la carte Menu
(Please choose one of each course)

STARTERS

1. Seared Scottish Salmon set on Rocket leaves, fresh Tartare Sauce & Parsley and Lemon Oil
£6.85
2. Feta or Chicken Caesar Salad this classical dish served with Sunblushed Tomato, picked leaves and chefs Caesar dressing topped with Garlic Croutons and fresh Parmesan shavings
£6.30
3. Game Terrine, resting on toasted Brioche, Salad Leaves & a Shallot with Honey Dressing
£6.55
4. Fantail of Cantaloupe Melon served with Prawns & Celery bound in a Dill Crème Fraiche & a Mint Syrup
£5.50
5. Duck & Fig Parcel, set on a Red Onion Chutney with a Port Wine Reduction
£6.85
6. Wild Mushroom & Spinach Tartlet, with a rich Creamy Sauce & garnished with Deep Fried Herbs
& a Balsamic Reduction
£6.75
7. Beef Tomato, Mozzarella & Crab Tian served with petit leaves and accompanied with a fresh Basil Pesto
£7.00
8. Fresh Asparagus & crushed Potato Salad served warm with Watercress Leaves & a Chive Butter Sauce
£6.85
9. Traditional fan of Avocado Pear served with North Atlantic Prawns, Homemade Bread & a Cocktail Sauce
£6.75


SOUPS
1. Roast Red Pepper Soup garnished with Yellow Pepper Coulis
£4.95
2. Butternut Squash & Rosemary Soup with Herb Croutons
£4.95
3. Roast Vine Tomato & Basil Soup drizzled with a Herb Oil
£4.95
4. Roast Chicken & Wild Mushroom Soup accompanied by a Quenelle of Crème Fraiche
£5.25
5. Cumbrian Vegetable Soup with rustic cuts of Vegetables & Potatoes
£4.95
6. Creamy Watercress Soup garnished with a Trio of Fish
£4.95
7. Cauliflower & Local farmhouse Cheddar Soup with a Whirl of Coriander Oil
£4.95
8. Cumbrian Broth served with Strips of Smoked Ham
£4.95



SORBETS ­ £3.25 each
1. Cranberry and Orange
2. Plum
3. Champagne and Rosewater
4. Raspberry
5. Lemon and Elderflower
6. Passion fruit and Mango

FISH INTERMEDIATE COURSES ­ £6.90 each
1. Seared Seabass Fillet - resting on Saffron Risotto and Watercress Dressing
2. Char Grilled Tuna Loin - cushioned by Stir Fried
Vegetable with a Soya Bean Sauce
3. Confit of Salmon - served on a Bed of Lemon Grass and Olive Potatoes
4. Roasted Escolar Fillet - presented on Fish Egg Cous Cous, finished with a Hollandaise Sauce
5. Pan Fried Red Mullet - served with Mange Tout and Five Bean Salad, finished with Chilli Dressing


MAIN COURSES
1. Char Grilled Duck Breast resting on a Plum & Orange Chutney with a Black Cherry Sauce
£18.65
2. Slow Roasted Rack of Lamb presented on a Minted Five Bean Salad & a Redcurrant & Rosemary Sauce
£19.75
3. Aberdeen Angus Fillet Steak complemented by a Sweet Onion Marmalade & a rich Stilton Sauce - £20.85

MAIN COURSES continued
4. Marinated Pork Medallions resting on Sauteed Mushroom & an Apricot Compote & a Sesame Seed Sauce
£18.65
5. Farmhouse Cumberland Sausage cushioned by a Rosemary mash & a natural Pan Jus
£17.55
6. Grilled Breast of Cornfed Chicken coated in a Sauce of Asparagus & Italian Ham
£18.65
7. Beef Wellington - Sirloin of Beef wrapped in Puff Pastry with Root Vegetables, Mushroom Duxelle & infused with fresh herbs, drizzled with a Maderia Jus
£20.85
8. Roast Joint of your choice with accompaniments from £18.15
- Roast Rib of Beef with Yorkshire pudding, Straw Potatoes & a Red Wine Sauce
- Roast Loin of Pork with an Apple & Prune Compote with a Mustard Sauce
- Cumbrian Leg of Lamb served with a homemade stuffing & a garden Mint Sauce
- Roast Breast of Turkey with a Bacon & Sausage Roll & a Cranberry Sauce


FISH MAIN COURSES
1. Pan seared Monkfish Tails marinated in Lime & Lemon Grass Roasted in the Oven & Served with a Lobster Sauce
£20.85
2. Char Grilled loin of Tuna resting on a Mussel Risotto & Drizzled with a Lemon & Thyme Oil
£18.65
3. Slow Roasted Halibut Steak presented on Sautéed Pak Choi & finished with a sweet Chilli Oil
£19.25
4. Baked Salmon Fillet presented on an Olive, Tomato & Bean Salad with a Scallop dressing - £19.25
5. Pan Fried Cumbrian Trout coated in toasted Almonds & a Champagne Beurre Blanc
£18.65
6. Lightly Grilled Cod with a Cheddar crust set on Roast Vegetables & a Crab & Dill Vinaigrette - £19.00



VEGETARIAN
1. Italian style Mozzarella & roasted vegetable Calzone served with a Spinach Ragout
& a Basil Pesto - £16.45
2. Smoked Cheese Spring roll filled with Shoestring Vegetables & served on Beansprouts and Waterchestnuts with a Hoi Sin Sauce
£16.45
3. Goats Cheese & Sunblushed Tomato Tartlet drizzled with a Port Wine reduction
£16.45
3. Sautéed Vegetables & Noodles set in a Cheese Basket with a Garlic Sauce
£16.45
4. Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto presented on Cherry Tomato chutney & a Sweet Pepper coulis
£16.45


DESSERTS
1. Local & International Cheese Platter accompanied by Celery, Grapes, Chutney & Wafers
£7.65
2. Warm Chocolate Tart served with Vanilla Mascarpone & a Raspberry Coulis
£7.15
3. Homemade Marmalade & Sultana Bread & Butter Pudding served with a Cream Custard Sauce
£6.55
4. Strawberry Pavlova accompanied by a Vanilla & Fruit Sauce
£6.55
5. Raspberry Teardrop Mousse served with a Dark Chocolate Sauce
£7.15
6. Traditional Ullswater Sticky Toffee pudding coated in a Rich Butterscotch & Lakeland pouring Cream
£7.15
7. Brandy & Plum Tart accompanied by a White Chocolate Sauce
£7.15
8. White Chocolate & Raspberry Torte served with a light Vanilla Sauce & fresh Berries
£7.45


COFFEE or TEA with Chocolate Mints - £1.95
A CHOICE OF EXTRA DELICACIES
SERVED WITH COFFEE - £4.95
Homemade Truffles & sugared Almonds
Homemade Chocolate, Mint and Coffee Fudge
Homemade Petit Fours
Orange Liqueur Chocolates
Homemade Fruit & Nut Fudge
Homemade Dipped Strawberries
Homemade dark & white Chocolate Mint Cake
Finger Pastries
Finger Cakes
Finger Nougat

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SET MENUS

MENU 1
Warm Local Goats Cheese served upon a Garlic Crouton with French Leaves and finished with a Roasted Tomato Coulis
****
Homemade Cream of Leek & Potato Soup
Garnished with a Whirl of Cream &
a warm Bread Roll
****
Pan Fried Chicken Supreme
cushioned by Wild Mushrooms & coated in a Creamy
Asparagus Sauce served with a Selection of Vegetables and Potatoes
****
Lemon Charlotte
served with a Cassis Coulis & garnished
with Fresh Berries
****
Coffee & Truffles
£32.95 per person


MENU 2
Smoked Salmon Paté
Served with a Lemon Chutney, Toasted Brioche
& a Beetroot Coulis
****
Roast Parsnip & Ginger Soup
served with Parsnip Crisp & a warm Roll
****
Oven Baked Loin of Pork
accompanied by an Apple & Strawberry Ragout, coated in a Light Pommery Mustard Sauce
served with a Fresh Selection of
Vegetables & Potatoes
****
Deep Filled Raspberry Cheesecake
served with Vanilla Sauce & garnished with
Fresh Raspberries
****
Coffee & Chocolate Fudge
£30.75 per person


MENU 3
Crown of Melon
served with Chef 's Sorbet, Berry Compote &
drizzled with a Mint Syrup
****
Cream of Asparagus Soup
served with a whirl of Cream and Parsley
****
Slow Roasted Loin of Cumbrian Lamb
cushioned by Mediterranean Vegetables
& a Redcurrant & Thyme Jus
Served with a Fresh Selection of
Vegetables & Potatoes
****
Ullswater Sticky Toffee Pudding
coated with a Rich Vanilla Sauce
****
Coffee & Petit Fours
£35.15

MENU 4
Confit of Duck Leg
presented on a Plum Chutney, Petit Leaves
& a warm Port Sauce
****
Butternut Squash & Rosemary Soup
served with Herb Croutons & a Basil Oil
****
Mango & Papaya Sorbet
drizzled with Passion Fruit
****
Grilled Cod with fresh Shell Fish
served in Garlic Butter & set on Stir Fried Vegetables
Served with Fresh Vegetables & Potatoes
****
Baileys Mousse
accompanied by a White Chocolate Sauce &
a Tia Maria Syrup
****
Coffee, Mint Truffles & Coffee Fudge
£37.35 per person


MENU 5
Homemade Duck Liver & Foie Gras Parfait
presented with Toasted Brioche, Red Onion Chutney & a Port Wine Syrup
****
Vine Tomato & Basil Soup
garnished with Herb Crouton & a Swirl of Cream
****
Mandarin & Raspberry Sorbet
Garnished with deep fried mint leaves
****
Roast Sirloin of Aberdeen Angus
complimented by Yorkshire pudding,
Straw Potatoes & a Madeira Jus
served with a Selection of
Fresh Vegetables & Potatoes
****
White Chocolate Torte
presented on a Light Vanilla Anglaise & Fresh Berries
****
Coffee, Orange Liqueur Truffles & Fruit & Nut Fudge
£40.65 per person

CANAPÉ SELECTION
Add style to your wedding and offer your
guests a choice of delicious Canapés served
on silver trays by our waiters whilst your
party is having the welcome drink.
Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Tartlet
Parma Ham & Melon
Duck & Onion Tartlet
Mini Vegetable Quiche
Chicken Liver Parfait on toasted Brioche
Filo Prawn (Hot)
Tomato & Mozzarella (Hot)
Mini Spring Rolls (Hot)
Venison Sausage & Tomato Jam (Hot)
Avocado & Anchovy
Pork & Apple
Spicy Tuna & Gherkin
Crab & Lemongrass
Selection of Four Canapés for £8.25
Selection of Six Canapés for £11.55

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SPECIALITY MENUS

LAKESIDE BARBECUE MENU
Light Fruit Platter
served with Exotic Fruits, Berries & a Vanilla Syrup
****
Refreshing Gazpacho Soup
served with Garlic Croutons
****
Freshly Barbecued by our Chefs for you to enjoy
Local Cumberland Sausage
Peppered Sirloin Steak
Cajun Chicken
Gammon with Pineapple
Marinated Barnsley Chop
Mixed Vegetable Kebabs with Sweet Chilli Dip
Cucumber & Mango Salad
Hot Minted Boiled Potatoes
Tomato, Red Onion & Olives
Coleslaw
Nicoise Salad
Vegetable, Parmesan & Pasta Salad
****
Light Strawberry Cheesecake
served with a Fruit Coulis & Lakeland Cream
****
Coffee & Dipped Strawberries
Minimum of 30 people for this menu
£42.85 per person


CUMBRIAN MENU
Local Cumberland Sausage
presented on Garlic Mash & a Herb Jus
****
Cumbrian Broth
Chunks of Root Vegetables in a
Cumbrian Ham Stock
****
Local Cumbrian Venison Casserole
with Local Ales & topped with a
Traditional Herb Scone
Served with a Fresh Selection of
Vegetables & Potatoes
****
Cumberland Rum Nicky
Traditional dessert from the North of England, coated
with Lakeland Pouring Cream & Berries
*****
Cumbrian Farmhouse Cheese
served with Grapes, Celery & Wafers
****
Coffee & Chocolate Mint Cake
£32.95 per person

MENU OF TRANQULITY
Warm Local Goats Cheese
served upon Garlic Crouton with Salad Leaves &
finished with a Sweet Tomato Coulis
****
Lemon Sorbet
with Caramelised Lime Zest
****
Roast Rib of Beef
with a Yorkshire Pudding &
a Redcurrant & Thyme Jus
****
Classic Lemon Tart
accompanied by Blackcurrant Coulis &
Seasonal Berries
****
Coffee & Mints
£31.85 per person


MENU EXTRAVAGANZA
King Prawns & Scallop Ragout
presented with Wilted Spinach, Black Olives &
Keta Egg Tapanade
****
Clear Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Soup
presented with Shredded Smoked Chicken
****
Maracuja Sorbet
****
Roast Fillet of Beef
complimented by a Trio of Vegetable Purees
& a Shallot Foie Gras Jus
served with fresh Vegetables and Potatoes
****
Trio of Desserts:
Rosewater Crème Brulee
accompanied with Crisp Vanilla Shortbread
Teardrop of White Chocolate Mousse
finished with Glazed Fresh Raspberries
Tuille Basket
filled with a Homemade Blackberry &
Mint Sorbet, set on a Vanilla Anglaise
****
Freshly Brewed Ground Coffee
with a Selection of
Fudges, Truffles, Mints & Nougats
£42.85 per person

FORK BUFFETS
CELEBRATION BUFFET
Feta Cheese & Prawn Salad
accompanied by
Olives, Sunblushed Tomatoes,
Red Onion, Picked Leaves & a
Lemon Grass & Dill Vinaigrette
****
ENTRÉES (PLEASE CHOOSE TWO)
Chicken, Shallot & Red Wine
Spicy Lamb & Ginger Hot Pot
Stir Fry Vegetables & Beans
with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Beef Stroganoff
served with Braised Rice,
mixed Herbs & Spices
****
ROASTED JOINTS CARVED BY THE CHEF
(PLEASE CHOOSE TWO)

Roast Breast of Turkey
with Homemade Stuffing & a Cranberry Jus
Oven Baked Honey Roast Ham
with a Parsley Sauce
Mustard glazed Roast Beef with a Red Wine Jus
Baked Loin of Pork
with an Apple & Strawberry Compote
Roast Joints are served with
Minted Potatoes & freshly
cooked Vegetables
****
Selection of Salads:
Potato & Chive
Mixed Tossed Salad
Roast Vegetables & Pasta
Beetroot & Walnut Salad
****
Brandy Snap Basket filled with
Chantilly Cream & Fresh Strawberries
****
Coffee served wtih
Truffles & Sugared Almonds
£32.95 per person

ULLSWATER BUFFET
Duo of Melon
served with Fresh Fruits,
Berries & a Vanilla Syrup
or
Roast Pepper & Tomato Soup
garnished with Basil & Cream
****

CARVED JOINT FROM THE BUFFET TABLE
(CHOOSE BETWEEN)

Honey Roast Ham
or Breast of Turkey
FOLLOWED BY:
Lamb & Potato Hotpot
Vegetable & Green Chilli Stir Fry with Noodles
Tomato & Red Onion Salad
Green Salad with Avocado
Conchigli Pasta with
a Pesto Dressing
Coleslaw with
Cumberland Cheddar
Hot New Potatoes
with Parsley Butter
****
Coffee served wtih homemade
Ullswater Fudge
£26.35 per person

FINGER BUFFETS
FOR EVENING FUNCTIONS ONLY
FINGER BUFFET 1
A Selection of Ciabatta Rolls
with the following fillings:
Smoked Turkey
Tuna & Chive
Cumbrian Ham Salad
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Egg Mayonnaise
Savoury Cheese
****
A selection of Vegetable Spring Rolls
& Indian Meat Collection
with a variety of Dips
****
Selection of Quiches
Local Made Mini Pork Pies
Deep Fried Tempura Vegetables
with a Sweet Chilli Dip
****
Spicy Chicken Wings
****
Traditional Sausage Rolls
****
Olives, Pickled Onions, Gherkins
&
Sun Blushed Tomatoes
****
Assortment of Finger Pastry
£15.95

FINGER BUFFET 2
Individual Mini Rolls with the following fillings:
Salmon & Asparagus
Smoked Cumbrian Ham & Tomato Chutney
Mature Cheese & Local Pickles
Roast Slices of Sirloin with
Creamy Horseradish
****
Marinated King Prawns
wrapped in Filo Pastry with a Lime & Garlic Dip
Red Chilli & Ginger Chicken Goujons
with a Coriander Mayonnaise
****
Wild Mushroom, Broccoli & Pasta Bake
with Stilton & Cream
Sauteed Strips of Beef with
Shoestring Vegetables & an Oyster Sauce
All served with Rice, Potatoes of
the Day & Homemade Bread
****
A Selection of Finger Cakes
£18.45

The finger buffets are available for guests
wishing to extend their party into the evening. It
is an informal buffet and seating accommodation is
provided for a limited number of guests.

Prices may be subject to change without prior notice.

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Lake District Hotels Ltd
c/o Inn on the Lake
Lake Ullswater
Glenridding
Cumbria
CA11 0PE

Tel: 017684 82444
Fax: 017684 82303
Email: weddings@lakedistricthotels.net