PLATINUM PACKAGE MENU CHOICES
Please choose a maximum of three choices for each course for your guests. If you wish to offer your guests a choice of menu – please select no more than 3 items of each course (NB only 1 soup choice can be given) – we will need your final choices for each guest 6 weeks before the wedding date.
On arrival Pink Champagne & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries or a choice of mixed canapés.
TABLE DRINKS
Waiter served so guests can make their own choice.
2 GLASSES OF WHITE – SOUTH AFRICAN CHENIN BLANC
OR
2 GLASSES OF RED - AUSTRALIAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON SHIRAZ
OR
1 GLASS OF ROSE
OR
2 BOTTLES OF LAGER, 2 x ½pts Real Ale, or 2 x glasses of non-alcoholic fruit punch
TO TOAST YOUR MARRIAGE
Please choose one of the following;
A glass of Sparkling Prosecco
OR
Pink Fizz
YOUR STARTERS
Seafood Platter consisting of Smoked Salmon, Prawns, Tiger Prawns, Roasted Salmon, Oyster with Cider, Red Onion Vinaigrette, Marie Rose, Hummus, Lemon Wedges, Watercress & Micro Cress
Asian Prawns – Tiger Prawns stir fried in Sweet Chilli and rested on Bean Sprouts Coriander & Noodles, circled with a Ginger Balsamic
Chefs Shredded Ham Hock rested on a warm Black Pudding Fritter circled with spiced Plum Chutney with Deep Fried Goats Cheese, garnished with Micro Cress and Quenelle Pease Pudding
Exotic Fruits in Cherry Sours Jelly with Braised Figs & Lavender Crème Fraiche, garnished with a fan of Sweet Melon
Twice Baked Nettle Cheese Soufflé with Balsamic Glaze, Red Onion Chutney and Crispy Fried Beetroot Crisps garnished with Rocket and Deep Fried Sage
Salmon Poached in Wine rested on Asparagus with Braised Peppers, circled with Hollandaise and garnished with a King Prawn
Choice of one Soup, served with fresh crusty bread and English Butter all homemade:
Vegetable Soup
Tomato and Basil Soup
Chicken & Leek Soup
Ham Broth
Carrot & Coriander Soup
Cream of Mushroom and Tarragon Soup
Cream of Cauliflower with a Cheese Crouton Soup
Leek and Potato Soup
YOUR MAINS
Roast Silverside of Beef
Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast Loin of Pork with Crackling
Rack of Lamb with a Rosemary Crust, rested on a Garlic Potatoes circled with a Port & Wild Mushroom Jus on Mash
Fillet of Pork wrapped in Parma Ham topped with Red Onions, Sage and Gravy accompanied with a Black Pudding and Chorizo Sausage and rested on Parsley Mash
Fillet of Salmon wrapped in Pancetta, rested on Roasted Vine Tomatoes circled with Toasted Cous Cous and served with a Roasted Pepper and Crème Fraiche
Beef Wellington, a 6oz Fillet, cooked Medium, wrapped in Parma Ham with Mushroom Stuffing and rested on a Port, Wild Mushroom Jus
Chicken Breast filled with Goats Cheese wrapped in Parma Ham, rested on Char grilled Aubergine, circled with Olives & Tomato Ragout, garnished with Basil
Hand Made Venison Chilli Meat Balls, rested on Linguini, tossed in Pesto topped with Tomato Ragout and sprinkled with Parmesan
Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlet topped with herbs from the garden
Warm goats cheese served on a bed of caramelized onion chutney, circled with Balsamic Vinegar
Cheese and Leek Bake
Your Vegetables are Green Beans in Parma Ham, Asparagus, Baby Carrots, Mashed Potato & Roast Potatoes
YOUR DESSERTS
Homemade Crepes filled with Oranges, flambéed with Grand Marnier served with Whisky Marmalade Ice Cream
A Trio of Puddings – Sticky Toffee Pudding with Warm Butter Scotch Sauce, Chocolate Torte with Turkish Delight Ice Cream, White Chocolate Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chefs Fine Selection of Cheeses from Doddingtons Cheese Farm accompanied with Pumpkin Biscuit, Grapes, Celery & Plum Chutney OR Mature Stilton with Port, Pumpkin Biscuits, Grapes, Celery & Plum Chutney
Homemade Baileys Bread & Butter Pudding, rested on Chocolate Sauce served with Alnwick Rum Truffle Ice Cream
Braised Bananas in their Skin splashed with Rum a Pot of Chocolate Sauce and Fruit Pudding Ice Cream
Baked Rhubarb Crème Brule with Lavender Shortbread & Braised Figs
Tea or Coffee with Handmade Chocolates
EXCLUSIVE FULL DRESSED BUFFET - AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ABOVE
YOUR STARTER'S
Fresh Prawns
Mussels
Smoked Salmon
Tiger Prawns
Selection of Sauces
Meat & Fish Pates
Melon Pearls served with seasonal fruits
Soup
YOUR MAIN COURSES
Dressed Salmon
Selection of Salads
Local Topside of Beef
Full Roast Pig
Beef OR Vegetable Lasagne
Beef Chilli
House Curry
Rice Selection
Garlic & Roast Potatoes
Roast Potatoes
Panache of Vegetables
Yorkshire Puddings
Gravy
Stuffing Balls
Chipolata Sausages
GOLD PACKAGE MENU CHOICES
Please choose one of the following items from each course for your guests, we will need to know your final choices 6 weeks before the wedding date. If any of your guests have any special dietary requirements please speak to your wedding coordinator to arrange their menu.
ARRIVAL DRINKS
Please choose one of the following;
Bucks Fizz
Glass of Pimms
Mulled Wine
Non-alcoholic Fruit Punch
TABLE DRINKS
Waiter served so guests can make their own choice.
1 GLASS OF WHITE – SOUTH AFRICAN CHENIN BLANC
OR
1 GLASS OF RED - AUSTRALIAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON SHIRAZ
OR
1 GLASS OF ROSE
OR
1 BOTTLE OF LAGER, ½pt Real Ale, or a glass of non-alcoholic fruit punch
TO TOAST YOUR MARRIAGE
Please choose one of the following;
A glass of Sparkling Prosecco
OR
Pink Fizz
YOUR STARTERS
Twice Baked Northumberland Cheese Soufflé with Watercress & Rocket Salad and Beetroot Crisps
Choice of Soup, served with fresh crusty bread and English Butter all made fresh by your Chefs
Please choose from one soup:
Homemade Vegetable Soup
Tomato and Basil Soup
Chicken & Leek Soup
Ham Broth
Carrot & Coriander Soup
Cream of Mushroom and Tarragon Soup
Cream of Cauliflower with a Cheese Crouton Soup
Leek and Potato Soup
Prawn Cocktail – plump Norwegian prawns served with a delicious salad and Marie Rose Sauce
Homemade Chicken Liver Pate – served on a Balsamic Glaze, Plum Chutney & Melba Toast
Garlic Mushrooms served on crusty bread flavoured with a splash of wine & chopped chives
YOUR MAIN COURSES
A traditional County Durham Roast served with a large Yorkshire Pudding:
Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken and Home Made Stuffing;
Roast Silverside of Beef and Horseradish Sauce;
Roast Loin of Pork & Crackling with Apple Sauc;e
Roast Leg of lamb served with mint Sauce;
Roast Turkey with chipolatas and stuffing
Breast of Chicken served with a Red wine, Wild Mushrooms and Tarragon Sauce
Fillet of Salmon served with a prawn & chive sauce
Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlet topped with herbs from the garden
Warm goats cheese served on a bed of caramelized onion chutney, circled with Balsamic Vinegar
Cheese and Leek Bake
Your Vegetables are Carrots, Cauliflower Cheese, Broccoli, Roast Potatoes & Mashed Potato
YOUR DESSERTS
Chocolate Dipped Brandy Snap filled with Fruit Mousse, Berries and Cream with chocolate pencils
Toffee Crunch Dime Bar Cake
Vanilla Crème Brule with strawberries & shortbread biscuits
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Eton Mess, fresh fruit, crushed meringue & fresh cream
Fresh Fruit Salad
Meringues filled with raspberry mousse, mixed berries and whipped cream
Homemade Spotty Dick & Custard
Chocolate Torte served with Turkish Delight ice cream
Chocolate Fudge Cake served with cream
White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake
Homemade Jam Suet Pudding with custard
Tea or Coffee & Handmade Chocolates
The Big Moment has arrived – the entertainment begins with the speeches!
(Speeches may go before the meal if you prefer).
VEGETARIAN MENU CHOICES
For Gold & Platinum Packages
YOUR STARTER'S
Moroccan Chick Pea Vegetable Soup- Onions, Olive Oil, Celery, Cumin, Tomatoes, Chick Peas, Broad Beans, Lemon Shreds, Parsley, Coriander served with Herb Flat Bread.
Stuffed Mushroom Brushettas- Large Mushrooms rested on Garlic Brushette filled with roasted Peppers and melted Goats Cheese circled with 5 year old Balsamic Glaze.
Spinach and Three Cheese Soufflé- Rested on Red Chad circled with Roasted Pepper Sauce.
YOUR MAIN COURSES
Roasted Chestnut and Herb Pesto Tagliatelle- with Wild Mushroom Spinach Cream, White Wine with fresh Parmesan and circled with Herb Oil.
Mediterranean Vegetable Wellington- Roasted Vegetables with Tomatoes & Herbs wrapped in Puff Pastry sat up on a Roasted Pepper Sauce.
Seven Vegetable Tagine- Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Paprika, Cumin, Coriander, Saffron, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Courgettes, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Green Beans, Chick peas, Olives all roasted and rested on Almond & Sultana Cous Cous.
Woodland Mushroom Risotto- with White Wine Herb Oil and Fresh Parmesan garnish and Micro Cress.
Baked Camembert – with Cranberry Compote and Dressed Leaves
Fresh Homemade Vegetable Chilli - served with Rice, served in a large Tortilla Basket and Sour Cream
Sweet Potato & Vegetable Tunisian Curry - with Tomatoes, Spices & Garlic served with Sweet Potato Fries & Rice – this is a slightly spicy and sweet curry & Nan Bread
Chefs Homemade Roasted Vegetable Lasagne - with roasted Vegetables, Spinach and topped with a White Béchamel Sauce, slow baked in the oven and topped with Goats Cheese & Feta Cheese
