Menu
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MENU SELECTING
Menus in this Brochure are based on Parties of a minimum 13 guests
To The Organiser
For Parties of 13 - 30 guests
Please pre-select a MAXIMUM OF TWO DISHES for each course - along with a vegetarian option if required, and notify the hotel as soon as these choices are made.
We require the final number of portions of each dish, in writing, or by email, at least 7 days in advance
For parties of 31-70 guests
Please pre-select ONE DISH for each course - along with a vegetarian option if required, and notify the hotel as soon as the choice is made.
We require your final numbers at least 7 days in advance
Please inform us if your numbers change significantly as soon as possible
For parties of fewer than 13:
The Host/Organiser is welcome to choose a set menu from the Menu Selections.
A 10% supplement is applicable
OR
Choose from the current Restaurant (D.C.H) menu “on the day
A pre-ordered selection can be made of course by circulating the menu in advance to the guests.
It is available on request by post, fax or email
PLEASE NOTE
We normally require parties to have 3 courses in the evenings and on weekend lunchtimes.
Should you wish to have a four course menu, all first courses are available as intermediate courses at the same price.
D.C.H CANAPE SELECTION - to be served with arrival-reception drinks
Lemon and Dill Scones
with Romanov smoked salmon and creme fraiche
Mini Caesar Salad in Filo Baskets
topped with anchovy and parmesan flakes
Bruschetta of Char-grilled Vegetables
buffalo mozzarella cheese
Caramelised Red Onion & Goat Cheese Tarts
*Peking Style Duck
with sesame, plum sauce and spring onions
*Shots of Vodka spiked Gazpacho
Leek, Gruyere & Smoked Bacon Tart
with Italian parsley
Masham Sausage & Mash
with sweet mustard
Thai Style Dim Sum
with soy, coriander and ginger dip
*Sushi of Tuna and Salmon Nori Rolls
Blackened Cajun Chicken Skewers
on wooden sticks
Rare Roast Beef
with red onion marmalade
Chive & Onion Fritata
topped with smoked salmon and Keta caviar
*Mini Lamb Koftas
with yoghurt dip
Aubergine Caviar Crostinis
Gruyere Cheese & Pear Puffs
*Smoked Salmon Papillotes
little envelopes filled with cream cheese chives
Selection of 4 Varieties - £5.95 per person (one of each per person)
Selection of 6 Varieties - £8.50 per person (one of each per person)
Selection of 8 Varieties - £11 per person (one of each per person)
For each *item chosen please add £1 per person
LUNCH MENUS
These LUNCH MENUS are not applicable for WEDDING RECEPTIONS. Please view our Wedding Brochure
Monday-Friday 2 Courses and Coffee £19.50 3 Courses and Coffee £23.50
Saturdays and Sundays (min 3 Courses) £25
FIRST COURSES
Dean Court's Potted Smoked Trout with saffron and sage and olive oil bread
Risotto of Fresh Herbs truffle oil and parmesan shavings
Chilled Gazpacho Spanish chilled soup of tomatoes, onions, peppers and cucumber with olive oil and garlic
Cream of Leek, Potato and Chive Soup wiith herb sippets
Roast Plum Tomato, Basil and Courgette Soup with garlic croutons
Cream of Cauliflower and Mint Soup finished with double cream
Carrot and Coriander Soup
Melon in Season dry fruit compote earl grey syrup
Toasted Goats Cheese mint pickled tomatoes
Gravadlax of Salmon (min. 10 portions reqd.) roquette, olive oil and pickled cucumber
Terrine of Chicken, Walnuts and Oregano dressed leaves and balsamic
Slivers of Smoked Chicken tomato and lime salsa and fresh chicory
Warm Salad of Buckwheat and creme fraiche and cucumber salad
Salad of Pigeon Breast carrot remoulade and parmesan crisps
MAIN COURSES
SELECTION OF ROAST MEATS AND ACCOMPANIMENTS
Available at all meal times
Supplements may apply to our lunch menu set prices
All meats are locally reared and from local suppliers whenever possible
*Sirloin of Beef (cooked medium) with Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy & creamed horseradish tartlet (£19.25)
*Roast Loin of Porkstuffed with apricot & fresh sage homemade stuffing & a port wine sauce (£16.75)
*Roast Leg of Lambconfit rosemary vegetables and a rich gravy of the meat juices (£18.75)
(Prices in April-July are subject to increase - new season lamb
** Butter Roasted Turkeycranberry, sage and chestnut stuffing, bacon rolls, pan gravy (£16.75)
*Honey & Mustard Baked Ham with apple & date chutney, parsley sauce (£15.25)
* A minimum 10 portions required
** A minimum 20 portions required
Seared Supreme of Chicken creamed field mushrooms and cous-cous
Steamed Roulade of Rainbow Trout salmon mousseline, saffron cream and fine beans
Roast Toulouse Sausage basil mash and onion gravy
Steak, Kidney and Ale Pie (Min. 6 portions) short pastry crust and rich gravy
Butter-Steamed Smoked Salmon (£3.50 supplement) fresh thyme potatoes and runner beans
Pan-fried Escalope of Turkey Breast with bacon, leek and sweetcorn sauce
Char-grilled Loin of Pork with wilted spinach, pancetta and rosemary sauce
Pan-fried Seabass (£4 supplement) char-grilled aubergine, crab and pea cream
Parsnip and Mushroom Risotto dressed with tomato emulsion and parmesan
Coulibiac of Salmon (Min. 6 portions) wrapped in pastry with Hollandaise sauce
Daube of Beef (Min 6 portions) slow roasted in wine with root vegetables
Rump of Lamb on a bed of wilted greens served with a Madeira wine sauce
Please make your vegetarian main course choice from the other menu pages in this Brochure
All Main Course are served with Vegetables and Potatoes or Pasta
SWEETS
Rich Belgian Chocolate Tart clotted cream
Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
Coffee Creme Brulee sable biscuit
Hot Banana and Chocolate Pudding rich chocolate sauce
Tangy Lemon Tart sweet creme fraiche
Hot Bread and Butter Pudding creme anglaise
Seasonal Berries set in a Champagne Jelly lemon sorbet
Pear, Almond and Honey Tartlet chantilly cream
Summer Pudding (available April to Sept) with fruit puree and pouring cream
Terrine of White Chocolate with blackberries and orange anglaise
Traditional Sherry Trifle
Green Apple Iced Parfait with mint and vanilla syrup
Rhubarb Crumble (Apples will be used when Rhubarb is unavailable) fresh custard sauce
CHEESES
Both accompanied with walnut bread & chutney
Selection of Four Yorkshire Cheeses £2.50 supplement
Selection of Seven Yorkshire Cheeses £5.50 supplement
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Coffee with Sweetmeats
DINNER MENUS
available at Lunch Times too
FIRST COURSES
Pate de Campagne Flavoured with Cognac
with cheese & onion bread apricot & grape chutney (£6.25)
Twice-Baked Cheese Souffle with Spiced Pear Chutney (hot) (V)
(£5.80)
A Tropical Fruit Platter (V) with lemongrass & passion fruit syrup (£6)
Terrine of Confit Duck with Chorizo wrapped in Prosciutto with a date & pumpkin chutney (£6.95)
Thai Salmon with Asian Noodles (hot) accompanied with a ginger & mirin dressing (£6.25)
Cocktail of Prawns and Avocado with lime and paprika mayonnaise (£7)
Baked Goats Cheese Tart in Parmesan Pastry sundried tomato salad, roasted pepper dressing (£5.75)
Fresh Lobster Bisque finished with brandy & saffron (£5.50)
Smoked Bacon & Lentil Soup with a green pea puree(£4.75)
Curried Parsnip Soup With banana chips(V) (£4.50)
Chilled Pear & Watercress Soup with mascarpone cheese (V)(£4.50)
Smoked Chicken & Pearl Barley Broth with fresh parsley & prunes (£5)
We're pleased to offer a more traditional soup on request
Main Courses
Confit of Duck
a cassoulet of flageolet beans Toulouse sausage & smoked bacon sauce (£16.75)
Rosette of Yorkshire Beef Rossini
with field mushrooms, foie gras & Madeira sauce (£26.50)
Supreme of Chicken
stuffed with sundried tomato & pancettawith a basil & parmesan risotto
complemented by a pickled walnut & asparagus sauce (£16)
Pan Seared Breast of Pheasant
with braised red cabbage & apple, rosti potato & sage jus (£16.50)
Steak & Kidney Pie
with Theakstons ale gravy (£16)
Marinated Rump of Lamb
with dauphinoise potatoes, sauted French beans, roast garlic & fresh thyme sauce (£18.50)
Braised Daube of Beef
with a cheddar mash, Bourguignonne sauce (£17.75)
Roast Studded Rack of Pork
with apricot compote and sage and onion sauce (£16.25)
Whole Roast Fillet of Yorkshire Beef (cooked pink)
rubbed with mild mustard and garlic, red wine and mushroom sauce (£28.50)
*SELECTION OF ROAST MEATS - carved at your table whenever possible
All meats are locally reared and from local suppliers-WHEREVER POSSIBLE
*Sirloin of Beef (cooked medium)
with Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy & creamed horseradish tartlet (£19.75)
*Roast Loin of Pork
stuffed with apricot & fresh sage homemade stuffing & a port wine sauce (£18.50)
*Roast Leg of Lamb
confit rosemary vegetables and a rich gravy of the meat juices (£19.25)
Prices in April-July subject to increase (new season lamb)
** Butter Roasted Turkey
cranberry, sage and chestnut stuffing bacon rolls, pan gravy (£17.50)
*Honey & Mustard Baked Ham
with apple & date chutney parsley sauce (£16.75)
* A minimum 10 portions required for these Roasts
** A minimum 20 portions required for Roast Turkey
Supplements apply to these Roasts when selected as part of our SET PRICE LUNCHES- please ask
Pan Seared Fillet of Sea Bass
with oriental vegetables,soy & honey dressing (£16.50)
Coulibiac of Salmon
wrapped in puff pastry, layered with egg and savoury rice
Hollandaise sauce (£16.25)
Seared Tuna with Bubble & Squeak
orange & saffron dressing (£18.50)
VEGETARIAN
All priced at £15
Mille Feuille of Three Cheeses
with baby vegetable sauce
Oriental Vegetable Strudel
with soy and honey sauce
Mushroom and Spinach Pancakes
with Gruyere cheese
Courgette and Corn Fritters
with tomato and coriander salsa
DESSERTS
COLD (£6.15)
Chocolate & Maple Cheesecake
with crushed raspberries and fresh figs
Pineapple & Mandarin Panacotta
with cinnamon tuilles
Spiced Baby Pineapple
Mango & Passion Fruit Soup with coconut ice cream
Classic Lemon Tart
candied lemons & lemon sorbet
Vanilla Cr¨me Brulee
Compote of Berries with basil, and shortbread biscuits
Iced Rum & Raisin Parfait
with sultana syrup & toffee bananas
Baileys & White Chocolate Torte
with strawberry & mint salad
Terrine of Seasonal Berries
set in elderflower & champagne jelly with clotted cream
HOT (£6.50)
Chocolate & Orange,Bread & Butter Pudding
made with brioche candied oranges & cinnamon custard
Traditional Jam Roly Poly
with berry compote & cr¨me anglaise
Warm Chocolate Fondant
with dark chocolate sauce & banana ice cream
Bramley Apple, Sultana
& Cinnamon Strudel with double cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream
CHEESES
Both accompanied with walnut bread & chutney
Selection of Four Yorkshire Cheeses £8.50
Selection of Seven Yorkshire Cheeses £10.50
COFFEES & TEAS
Coffees, Tteas and Tisanes £3.25
with sweetmeats
CARVED COLD BUFFET (3 Courses and Coffee)
MINIMUM 20 GUESTS £32 per person
*Pate de Campagne
Flavouredwith Cognacwith cheese & onion bread apricot
& grape chutney
*A Tropical Fruit Platter (V)
with lemongrass & passionfruit syrup
*Smoked Chicken & Pearl Barley Broth
with fresh parsley & prunes
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Roast Sirloin of Beef (cooked medium)
with creamed horseradish tartlets
Mustard & Maple Glazed Ham
with apricot & sage chutney
Poached Whole Salmon
with Tzatziki sauce (cucumber mint,coriander & yoghurt)
Butter Roast Turkey
with chestnut & cranberry stuffing
served with......
Moroccan Cous Cous
Andalusian Style Rice Salad
Potato & Chive Salad
Apple Coleslaw
Mixed Leaves
Asian Noodle & Beansproutwith a ginger & sesame dressing
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Classic Lemon Tart
candied lemons & lemon sorbet
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Coffee and Sweetmeats
FORK BUFFET (2 Courses and Coffee)
£21 per person
Fillet of Beef Stroganoff (hot)
laced with brandy and cream
Vegetable Jambalaya (hot)
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini (hot)
with tomato and basil sauce
Teryaki Salmon (hot)
Fried Rice
Selection of Salads
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Baileys and White Chocolate Torte with strawberry and mint salad
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Coffee & Sweetmeats
BUFFET MENUS (stand up)
Minimum 15 Guests
6 items for £12.50 pp * 8 items £15 pp * 10 items for £18.50 pp
Items marked * + £1p pp
Savoury Items
*Smoked Salmon Wrapped Langoustine Skewers
*Tuna Tartare
on Guinness bread
Roasted Peppers and Parmesan (V)
on tapenade crostini
Oyster Shooter
with lemon and lime, chilli and ginger broth
*Smoked Duck
chestnut puree, orange salad
*Seared Scallop Croute
with sauce vierge
Herb Rolled Goats Cheese (V)
with spiced pear chutney
Herbed Crab Cakes
Mini Lamb Burgers
with mint yoghurt
Smoked Chicken and Leek tartlet
Roast Mediterranean Vegetable Rillette (V)
Buffalo Mozzarella and Marinated Anchovy Fillets
Slow Roast Tomato (V) black olive tapenade
Mini Cottage Pie
*Mini Fish Pie
Smoked Trout Eclairs
Yorkshire Blue Cheesecake
with spiced pears
A selection of dainty -
some are (V) open sandwiches
Sesame and Soy glazed Beef Kebabs
Lemon and Dill Scones
with romanov smoked salmon and cr¨me fraiche
Yorkshire Feta Cheese (V)
oven dried tomato and black olive salsa
*Skewers of Melon and Parma Ham
Sweet Items
Fruit tartlets
Chocolate Brownie Squares
Tiramisu
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Coffee and Sweetmeats £3.25
For further information or booking details please telephone 01904 625082 or use the online enquiry form
we'll be delighted to help.
