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We offer a choice of menus designed by our head chef 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 selection.


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

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.

Cumbrian Rarebit on Toast.
Chicken Satay on a stick.
Oriental Dim Sum.
Mini Vegetable Samosas.
Chicken Liver Parfait.
(on biscuits with Red Onion Marmalade)
Parma Ham & Sun Blushed Tomato Bouchees.
Sesame Seed Prawn Toast.
Indian Pakora Selection.
Smoked Salmon & Egg Mayonnaise Bites.
Mini Pizza Rounds.
Cottage Cheese & Smoked Duck.
Peach & Cream Cheese Snippets.
Cumberland Sausage Pigs in Blankets
Prawn Vol-au-Vents.

Selection of Three Canapés for £4.50
Selection of Four Canapés for £5.75
Selection of Five Canapés for £6.75
Selection of Six Canapés for £7.75

STARTERS
1. Half a Galia Melon filled with
Tropical Fruits and Sauce

2. Gateau of juicy Prawns and Melon on a
pool of Creamy Lime Mayonnaise dressing
garnished by Langoustine

3. Salad of local Smoked Chicken with
marinated Avocado, garnished by deep
fried battered florets of herby Cauliflower

4. Smoked Salmon, Lemon and Herb
Cheesecake on a sea of fresh Samphire
with a Yoghurt Dill and Cucumber Cream

5. Game Terrine with a tangy
Blackcurrant compote

6. Pink Grapefruit Cocktail topped
with Passion Fruit Sorbet

7. Deep fried wedge of Brie accompanied by
a ruby Grapefruit and Spinach Salad


SOUPS
1. Cream of Asparagus
2. Leek and Potato
3. Cream of Chicken and Sweetcorn
4. Garden Pea and Mint
5. Cream of Tomato and Basil
6. Lentil and Vegetable
7. Minestrone with Parmesan Cheese


SORBETS
To refresh your taste buds
Strawberry, Peach, Lemon, Mango, Apple, Lime,
Passion Fruit, Champagne, Grapefruit
INTERMEDIATE FISH COURSE OR AS A STARTER
1. Deep fried strips of Plaice Fillet
served on a Herb Sauce

2. Baked Halibut Fillet served with
a herb and Olive Oil Dressing

3. Poached Salmon coated in a warm
Lemon Butter Sauce

4. Filo Pastry Fish Parcels filled
with three seasonal fish served
upon a Tarragon Cream Sauce

5. Lemon Sole topped with Prawns
served with Baby Vegetables and
a White Wine Sauce


MAIN COURSES
1. Roast Turkey with a traditional
garnish of Chipolata and Stuffing

2. Beef Wellington ­ Beef encased in
Pastry with a Madeira Sauce

3. Baked supreme of Chicken stuffed with
Smoked Bacon and Leeks, masked
with a Wild Mushroom and White Wine
Sauce, on a bed of crisp Potatoes

4. Pan Fried Tenderloin of Pork in a
Mustard Crust on Red Onion and
Balsamic Chutney accompanied by
a Sweet Mango dressing

5. Grilled Sirloin Steak in a
Red Wine Sauce

MAIN COURSES CONT'D
6. Crisp Roast Duckling brushed with
Honey and Brown Sugar upon a
Nest of Caramelised Red Cabbage
with tangy Orange Marmalade Syrup

7. Roast Rump of Beef brushed with Herb
Oil served with Sautéed Shallots and
Bordeaux Sauce, Mustard and Horseradish
dressing and Herb Yorkshire Pudding

8. Rack of English Lamb coated in a
Herby Crumb served on a Confit of
Roast Fennel in a pool of
Cumberland Sauce

9. Baked Halibut Fillet served with a
Herb and Olive Oil Dressing

10. Poached Fillet of Scottish Salmon on
a bed of fresh Spinach Leaves drizzled
with a Sorrel and Watercress Sauce
and Fresh Basil

11. Filo Pastry Fish Parcel, filled with
three Seasonal Fish served upon
a Tarragon Cream Sauce

12. Fresh Fish Kebabs brushed with Balsamic
dressing resting on a bed of Spiced Rice
drizzled with Light Soy Garnished
with Deep Fried Crispy Leeks

13. Pan Fried Escalope of Scottish Venison
elevated by Bubble and Squeak with a
Wild Bramble and Port Glaze, garnished
by Apple topped with Sweet Mince

ROAST JOINTS FROM THE
SELECTION BELOW:

14. Honey Roast Cumberland Ham studded with Cloves.
Brushed with Brown Sugar accompanied by a Black
Cherry brandy Compot
15. Roast Leg of Pork with Crisp Crackling, Sauce of its own Juices and fresh Bramley Apple Puree
16. Leg of English Lamb studded with Rosemary and
Garlic with a Port and redcurrant Jus

VEGETARIAN
1. Spiced Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto
2. Baked Tuscan Vegetable Tart topped with
Cherry Tomatoes and Melted Brie
3. Roasted Pepper filled with Ratatouille, topped
with Creamy Mornay Sauce, finished with a
Stilton and Herb Crumble
4. Gateau of Grilled Aubergine, Pimento and Red Onion Chutney on a pool of Olive Oil Roast Garlic and Basil


DESSERTS
1. Chocolate and Orange Truffle on
a pool of Raspberry Coulis

2. Chocolate Profiteroles with a
Crème Anglais Fudge Sauce

3. Fresh Fruit Platter Laced with Cointreau

4. Raspberry Vanilla Tart drizzled
with Vanilla Syrup, topped with
a Raspberry Sorbet

5. Mango and Passion Fruit Delice
served with Compote of Exotic Fruit

6. Hot Chocolate Sponge Pudding with Chocolate
Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

7. Layered Banana Toffee and Chocolate
Mousse on a pool of Vanilla
Custard Sauce

8. Selection of Cheese and Biscuits


TO COMPLETE YOUR MEAL
Coffee with Cream and Chocolate Mints

Coffee with Cream and Chocolate Dipped Fruits

Coffee with Cream and Candied Fruits

Coffee with Cream and Homemade Chocolates

All above prices are per person



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CELEBRATION DINNER
SET MENUS

Smoked Chicken, Bacon and Apricot Terrine
On a nest of fresh Leaves with Parmesan
shavings, Drizzled by a Citrus Dressing
****
Beef Consommé scented with Madeira
Garnished with Wild Mushrooms and
Shredded Beef
****
Baked Halibut Fillet served with an Herb
and Olive Oil Dressing
****
Passion Fruit Sorbet
****
Rack of English Lamb with a Spicy herb
Crust elevated by Rosemary Mash,
Aubergine Beignets served on a Port Wine
Sauce Flavoured by Coriander
Served with a Selection of Seasonal
Vegetables and Potatoes
****
A Mousse of Bitter Orange and Ginger
in a Crisp Dark Chocolate Case
with Berry Fruits soaked in Kirsch
Or
Baked Citrus Tart with a Lemon Sauce
and a Scoop of Rich Chocolate Ganache
****
Coffee with Cream and
home made Petit Fours
£38.95 PER PERSON

MENU 1.
Home made Vegetable Soup
with Bread Roll
Or
Fanned Melon with Seasonal
Fruits and Raspberry Coulis
****
Roast Turkey with a
Traditional Garnish of
Chipolata Sausage and
Stuffing
Or
Roast Rib of Beef served with
Yorkshire pudding and
Horseradish Sauce
****
Chocolate and Orange
Mousse
Or
Fresh Fruit Platter laced with
Crème De Menthe
****
Coffee with Cream and
Chocolate Mints
£21.95 PER PERSON


MENU 2.
Deep Fried Goujons of Plaice
Served on Creamed Spinach
Or
Marinated Avocado and
Smoked Ham Served on
Crisp Bruchetta with Fresh
Tomato, Basil and Gruyere
****
Smoked Bacon and
Lentil Soup
****
Pan Seared Lamb Steak
Braised in its own Juices
topped by Rosemary and
Garlic Potatoes
Or
Caramelised Breast of
Guinea Fowl on a Nest of
Red Onion Chutney with
Crystallised Fresh Pineapple
****
Chocolate and Orange Truffle
Served with Raspberry Coulis
Or
Mango and Passion Fruit
Delice Garnished
with Seasonal Fruits
****
Coffee with Cream and
Chocolate Mints
£24.95 PER PERSON


MENU 3.
Duck Liver Pate served with a
Cumberland Sauce
Or
Leek, Potato and Smoked
Bacon Soup with Homemade
Bread Rolls
****
Fruits of the Forest Sorbet
****
Grilled Fillet Steak topped
with Smoked Ham and
melted Gruyere served En
Croute with a Rich
Bordelaise Sauce
Or
Pan fried Cumbrian Trout
coated in toasted Almonds
served with a Champagne
beurre blanc
****
Iced Grand Marnier Soufflé
Or
French Lemon Tart
****
Coffee with Cream and
Orange Liqueur Chocolates
£30.95 PER PERSON


MENU 4.
Baked Tartlet filled with
Smoked Salmon sautéed
Bacon and Apricots topped
with fresh Parmesan shavings
and a Tomato and Caper
dressing
Or
Cream of Tomato and Basil
Soup served with a Bread
Roll
****
Baked Cod with a Green
Peppercorn, Pine Kernel and
Herb Crust served on a sweet
Red Capsicum Coulis
****
Champagne Sorbet
****
Beef Wellington served with a
Rich Madeira Sauce
Or
Trio of Fish ­ Halibut, Lemon
Sole and Salmon garnished
with Gravitated Mussels with a
Sorrel and Watercress Sauce
****
Brandy Snap Basket with
Berries and Apple Ice Cream
Or
Layered Banana, Toffee and
Chocolate Mousse on a pool
of Chocolate Sauce
****
Coffee with Cream and home
made Fudge
£34.95 PER PERSON

Prices may be subject to
change without prior notice

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FORK BUFFET MENU

MENU 1.
Minestrone Soup served with
Fresh Parmesan Shavings.
A CHOICE OF TWO JOINTS CARVED BY CHEF:
Roast Crown of Turkey with Herb &
Onion Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce.
Wholegrain Roast Beef with Horseradish Sauce.
Roast Loin of Pork with Fresh Apple
Compote & Crackling.
Honey Roasted Ham with English Mustard.
Rosemary Studded Lamb with Mint Sauce
& Caramelised Onion.
Served with New Minted Potatoes and Freshly
Cooked Vegetables.
CHOICE OF ENTREE (PLEASE CHOOSE TWO):
Chicken in Red Wine & Tarragon Sauce.
Stir Fried Strips of Beef in an Oyster Sauce.
Lamb & Ginger Hot Pot.
Vegetables & Green Chilli Stir Fry.
Braised Rice & Fruit Scented with
Cinnamon & Caraway.
SALADS:
Continental Mixed Leaves, Carrot & Raisin,
Fruity Cous Cous, Tomato & Olive, Cucumber &
Pineapple.
Strawberry Pavlova with Lakeland Cream.
Apple Strudel with Cinnamon Custard.
Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Mints.
£25.95 per person


MENU 2.
A selection of freshly prepared Canapes.
A CHOICE OF TWO HOT DISHES
FROM THE FOLLOWING:

Chicken & Pineapple Korma.
Pork & Capers Stroganoff.
Goats Cheese & Roast Vegetable Strudel.
Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Cabbage.
Seafood & Saffron Risotto.
Stir Fried Beef, Cashew & Black Bean.
Chicken & Mixed Peppers.
Served with either Potatoes & Vegetables, Rice
or Pasta as appropriate.
Green Salad, Salad Nicoise, Tomato &
Cucumber, Cheese, Coleslaw, Carrot & Soft Fruit
Salad.
Loaded Potato Skins, Cottage Cheese & Chive,
Potato Biarritz, Prawn & Lime Green Chilli &
Yoghurt.
Chocolate Profiteroles, filled with Creme
Patisserie & a White Chocolate Sauce.
Individual Raspberry Cheesecakes served with a
Chantilly Sauce.
Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Mints
£25.95 per person

CELEBRATION BUFFET
minimum 40 Guests
Rosette of Melon, medley of Galia, Ogen &
Honeydew Melon decorated with Exotic Fruits
& finished with a Raspberry Coulis.
FULLY DRESSED & CARVED BUFFET FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT:
Honey Roast Ham, studded with Cloves.
Mustard Glazed Sirloin of Beef.
Dressed Poached Salmon
with a Seafood Medley.
Roast Turkey.
Cumbria Game Parfait.
Selection of Continental Charcuterie.
Hot New Potatoes & Pilau Rice.
PLEASE SELECT 4 SALADS FROM BELOW:
Tomato & Cucumber. Green Salad. Savoury
Cous Cous. Waldorf Salad. Potato & Spring
Onion. Pasta & Mushroom. Coleslaw. Soy
Noodles.
PLEASE SELECT 3 DESSERTS:
Mixed Fruit Pavlova.
Lemon Cheesecake.
Chocolate & Black Cherry Roulade.
Sticky Toffee & Banana Pudding.
Cheeseboard & Biscuits.
Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Mints.
£35.95 per person

FINGER BUFFET MENUS

Finger Buffet Menus
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. Minimum number of 30 guests.

FINGER BUFFET MENU 1.
Filled Sandwiches on White & Brown Bread:
Cheese & Tomato, Tuna Mayo, Beef & Horseradish,
Turkey, Vegetarian Salad, Ham Salad,
Egg Mayonnaise.
Cumberland Sausage Rolls.
Sweet & Sour Drumsticks.
Mini Pork Pies.
Assorted Pizza Slices.
Onion Rings.
Spring Rolls.
Tortilla Chips & Mixed Pickles.
Individual Finger Cakes.
£11.95 per person


FINGER BUFFET MENU 2.
Selection of Open & Traditional Sandwiches
on White & Wholemeal Bread.
Assorted Vegetable Crudities.
Smoked Mackerel filled Profiteroles.
Assorted Bouchees.
Oriental Dimsum.
Cumberland Sausage Rolls.
Vegetable Samosas.
Selection of Quiche.
Tortilla Chips & Mixed Pickles.
Individual Finger Cakes.
£13.95 per person

FINGER BUFFET MENU 3.
Selection of Open & Traditional Sandwiches
on White & Wholemeal Bread.
Assorted Vegetable Crudities.
Assorted Bouchees.
Cumberland Sausage Rolls.
Vegetable Samosas.
Cheese Beignets.
Mini Baked Quiche.
Goujons of Fish & Tartar Sauce.
Jalapeno Fire Crackers.
Profiterole Bombe & Chocolate Sauce.
Individual Finger Cakes.
£15.95 per person

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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