CHRISTMAS MENU 2009

Starters Spicy Parsnip Soup
Parsnip with potatoes & butternut squash infused with a variety of festive spices and served with a granary roll.

Greenland Prawn Cocktail
Cooked & peeled, full of flavour Greenland prawns mixed in a Marie-rose sauce on a bed of green salad.

Shropshire Blue & Quince Tart
A savoury tart filled with a Shropshire blue cheese and a quince compote bullseye, served warm.

Chicken Liver & Cranberry Parfait
A vibrant smooth pate served with a brown toast.

Mains Roast Turkey Tournedos with Duck Stuffing
Succulent turkey breast topped with a duck, cranberry & apricot stuffing, wrapped in maple cured bacon.
Served with roasted vegetables and potatoes. Drizzled in port & red wine gravy.

Tuna Supreme
Skinless, boneless tuna steak, grilled and served on a bed of crispy oriental mixed vegetables and drizzled with a citrus fruit sauce.

Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine & Rosemary (Sous Vide)
The log slow cooking of this lamb shank endures its tenderness, served with large chunky carrot, onion,
sweede and potato pieces then covered in red wine and rosemary sauce.

Vegetable B’Stilla
Filo pastry bundle, filled with baharat-seasoned vegetables, in a rich tomato sauce with
feta cheese and topped with cinnamon coated nuts.

Desserts

Boozy Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter
Fruit pudding with cider, sherry and drizzled in brandy.

New York Style Vanilla Cheesecake
A deep digestive biscuit base topped with a rich creamy full fat cheesecake that is simply divine.

Belgian Chocolate Praline Torte
Belgian chocolate brownie with a layer of chocolate ganache, covered with a Belgian chocolate mousse
and finished with a hazelnut praline topping.

A choice selection of English Cheeses
Served with oat & wheat crackers.

Country House Cheese Board

Coffee Selection & Mince Pies

2 Course Lunch Menu available in the Bar & Restaurant - £17.95

3 Course Lunch & Dinner Menu available only in the Restaurant - £22.95

5 Course Lunch & Dinner Menu available only in the Restaurant - £27.95

3 & 5 Course Lunch & Dinner must be booked & pre ordered in advance along with £10 deposit

per person – non refundable – prices include crackers and party poppers.

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Individual puff pastry squares, filled with spinach & cheese,
roast vegetable salsa & goats cheese, caramelised red onion & bacon.

Southern Fried Chicken Strips
Chicken breast strips cooked with a light crispy southern fried coating.

Lamb & Mint Maple Skewers
Minced lamb blended with mint & maple glaze.

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Kebabs
A fine mixture of peppers, onions, mushrooms and aubergine roasted on a skewer.

Honey & Mustard Glaze Cocktail Pork Sausages
Tender Sweet & sour mini sausages.

Crispy Pork Pies
Individual crispy pastry shells filled with minced pork and seasoning.

Cheesy Potato Wedges
Seasoned crispy potato served with a selection of dips.

Cheddar Cheese & Onion Flutes
Crisp pastry flutes filled with cheese, onion & vegetable mixture.

Mini Vegetarian Quiche
Baked cheese, tomato & basil quiche in a wholemeal pastry.

King Prawns in Filo Pastry
Deep fried crispy pastry wrapped around a delicious king prawn.

Selection of Mini Tortilla Wraps
Mini Tortillas filled with chicken ceasar, tuna mayo, roasted vegetables & humus.

Assorted Crisps & Nuts

Selection of Dips & Sauces

Mixed Olives & Breads

Mini Cheesecake Selection

Farmhouse Cheese Board & Biscuits

£12.50 per head

Christmas Crackers & Party Poppers
will also be supplied.

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A fine selection of sliced roast turkey, baked ham & rare roast
beef served with mustards, cranberry and horseradish relish.
To compliment the meats choose from a mixture of mouth-watering
salads,Classic Caesar, Mixed leaves, Tomato & Mozzarella, Pasta shells
with vegetables, Potato & Carrots.

Mini Savoury Puff Tart Selection
Individual puff pastry squares, filled with spinach & cheese,
roast vegetable salsa & goats cheese, caramelised red onion & bacon

Southern Fried Chicken Strips
Chicken breast strips cooked with a light crispy southern fried coating

Lamb & Mint Maple Skewers
Minced lamb blended with mint & maple glaze

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Kebabs
A fine mixture of peppers, onions, mushrooms and aubergine roasted on a skewer

Honey & Mustard Glaze Cocktail Pork Sausages
Tender Sweet & sour mini sausages

Crispy Pork Pies
Individual crispy pastry shells filled with minced pork and seasoning

Cheesy Potato Wedges
Seasoned crispy potato served with a selection of dips

Cheddar Cheese & Onion Flutes
Crisp pastry flutes filled with cheese, onion & vegetable mixture

Mini Vegetarian Quiche
Baked cheese, tomato & basil quiche in a wholemeal pastry

King Prawns in Filo Pastry
Deep fried crispy pastry wrapped around a delicious king prawn

Selection of Mini Tortilla Wraps
Mini Tortillas filled with chicken ceasar, tuna mayo, roasted vegetables & humus

Assorted Crisps & Nuts

Selection of dips & sauces

Mixed Olives & Breads

Mini Cheesecake Selection

Farmhouse Cheese Board & Biscuits

£17.50 per head

Christmas Crackers & Party Poppers
will also be supplied.

BOOK YOUR MENU NOW!