Christmas Menu

COLD BUFFET 1

Minimum 40 guests

Meat

Sliced Bronzed Norfolk Turkey Breast

Honey & Mustard Glazed Gammon

Vegetarian

Quiche • rocket

Vegan

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Selection

Salads

New Potato Salad

Tomato, Red Onion & Basil Salad

Penne Pasta & Pimento Salad

Mixed Leaf Salad • vinaigrette

Dessert

Homemade Apple Flan • fresh cream

Bread

Basket of bread & butter

 

£32.00 + VAT per person (80% meat, 10% vegetarian, 10% vegan provided)


COLD BUFFET 2

Minimum 40 guests

Meat

Sliced Rare Beef • paprika & black pepper crust • creamed horseradish

Seafood & Smoked Salmon Platter • dill & lemon soured cream

Vegetarian

Leek, Mushroom & Cheddar Tart

Vegan

Chargrilled Butternut Squash • seasonal spices

Salads

Traditional Chunky Coleslaw

New Potato Salad • chives

Crisp Mixed Leaf Salad • French dijonnaise dressing

Dessert

Apple Pie • cinnamon anglaise

Bread

Basket of bread & butter

 

£37.00 + VAT per person (80% meat, 10% vegetarian, 10% vegan provided)


 

STAFF SURCHARGE (Cold Buffets)

(Up to 4 hours)

0–74 guests: £180.00 + VAT

75–99 guests: £270.00 + VAT

100+ guests: £360.00 + VAT

Additional hours: £18.00 + VAT per staff member per hour

Cold buffets served on disposable plates & cutlery. China & cutlery hire available.

 


HOT BUFFET 1

Minimum 40 guests

Mains

Roast Breast of Norfolk Turkey

Traditional Baked Ham

Vegan Nut Roast

Sides

Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes

Seasonal Root Vegetables

Chestnut & Thyme Stuffing

Traditional Pigs in Blankets

Dessert

Traditional Yule Log • fresh cream

Bread

Fresh baked roll & butter

 

£35.00 + VAT per person (85% meat, 15% vegetarian/vegan provided)


HOT BUFFET 2

Minimum 40 guests

Mains

Turkey & Ham Pialaffe

Sauté of Beef Bourguignone

Roast Vegetable Crumble Tomato pepper ragout

Sides

Mixed Salad (V)

Christmas Slaw

Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted New Potatoes

Dessert

Traditional Yule Log • fresh cream

Bread

Fresh baked roll & butter

 

£37.50 + VAT per person


Staff Surcharge (Hot Buffets)

(Up to 4 hours)

0–74 guests: £180.00 + VAT

75–99 guests: £270.00 + VAT

100+ guests: £360.00 + VAT

Additional hours: £18.00 + VAT per staff member per hour

Hot buffets served on disposable plates & cutlery. China & cutlery hire available.


STANDARD SILVER SERVICE

Minimum 50 guests

 Includes china, cutlery, linen & service staff (up to 4 hours)

Starter

Chicken Liver Parfait • toasted breads • port & cranberry reduction

Main Course

Roast Norfolk Turkey Breast Served on traditionally cured gammon • traditional pigs in blankets • chestnut & thyme stuffing • rosemary roasted new potatoes • honey roasted root vegetables

Dessert

Traditional Christmas Pudding • Crème anglaise

Bread

Fresh baked roll & butter

Vegan Option

Vegan Nut Roast

 

£64.00 + VAT per person 15% vegan/vegetarian allocation unless otherwise requested


PREMIUM SILVER SERVICE 2

Minimum 50 guests

Includes china, cutlery, linen & service staff (up to 4 hours)

Starters

Chicken Liver Parfait • toasted breads • port & cranberry reduction

King Prawn Cocktail • brandy marie rose • little gem • sun‑blushed tomatoes • pickled cucumber • parmesan croutons • crispy shallots

Smokey Tomato & Chipotle Soup • charred corn

Main Courses

Roasted Bronzed Turkey Breast with Irish glazed gammon • cranberry & chestnut stuffing • pigs in blankets • roasted chateaux potatoes • buttered sprouts • honey glazed carrots & parsnips • rich red wine jus

Pan‑Fried Fillet of Gilthead Bream • champ mash • spinach

Mushroom, Lentil & Spinach Wellington • puff pastry • red pepper coulis

Vegan Nut Roast • roast vegetables • nut & seed crumb

Desserts

Christmas Chestnut Cheesecake • gingerbread base • winter berry compote • Chantilly cream

Double Chocolate & Orange Pudding

Christmas Chocolate Bliss (GF & vegan available)

Elegant Chocolate Mousse • biscotti base • cherry compote • amaretto crème anglaise

Bread

Fresh baked roll & butter

 

£75.00 + VAT per person


 

GUEST INFORMATION

Guests must confirm starter, main, dessert & dietary requirements at least 10 days before the cruise

Kosher options available (priced separately)

For all other dietary requirements, please enquire

 

We do NOT operate a nut free kitchen. There may be traces of nut found in all our products.

 

 

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Nothing more charming than a stroll with a river boat, and when you add to that nice lunch or dinner you've managed yourself a lovely afternoon!

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