Menus

The Manor House offers a fine selection of menus to suit every occasion. The options below are not exhaustive and the Chef will be delighted to accommodate requests for particular dishes or special dietary requirements.  Our staff will also be pleased to offer advice on any aspect of planning your menu.

These menus are subject to change and we would advise that you call to check that they are current. However, once a menu and price has been agreed with you, those details will be honoured.  


The Forster Menu

Roasted Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
or
Country Style Pate with Onion Bread, Baby Leaf Salad
and Berkshire Fruit Chutney

~ / ~

Breast of Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham, stuffed with Plum and Ginger and served with a Tarragon Cream
or
Tenderloin of Pork with Creamed Savoy Cabbage and an Apple Sauce served with Seasonal Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes

~ / ~

Lavender Scented Raspberry Crème Brulee with a Caramelised Puff Pastry Twist
or
Champagne and Strawberry Terrine with Whipped Minted Crème Fraiche

Coffee and Mint Crisps


The Keyser Menu

Traditional Smoked Fish, Caper Berries, Horseradish Cream and Lemon Oil
or
Tomato and Gratinee Tart with Wild Rocket and
a Balsamic Reduction

~ / ~

Roasted Sirloin of Irish Beef with a Five Spice and Port Wine Reduction
or
Confit Duck Legs with Pickled Red Cabbage and Apple served with Seasonal Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes

~ / ~

French Apple Flan with Vanilla Pod Ice Cream
or
Intense Chocolate Mousse with a Raspberry Compote and Sorbet

Coffee and Mint Crisps


The Higford Burr Menu

Smoked Chicken, Mango and Red Onion Salad on
Lemon and Mint Dressed Leaves
or
Shallot & Sweet Pepper Tart Tatin, with a Somerset Goat Cheese Glaze

~ / ~

Stuffed Saddle of Welsh Lamb served with Sautéed Leeks and a Mint Jus
or
Roasted Salmon served with Asparagus, Saffron, Butterbeans and Garlic served with Seasonal Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes

~ / ~

Chocolate Parfait with a Hazelnut Milkshake and Forest Berries
or
"Rhubarb and Custard" - Vanilla Panna Cotta with Stewed Rhubarb

Coffee and Mint crisps

Main Course Vegetarian Options

Please select one vegetarian option for your party

  • French Onion and Goat Cheese Tart served on a Salad of Olives, Confit Tomatoes and Basil Infused Oil
  • Tagliatelle with Green Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
  • Italian Potato Gnocchi in an Olive and Tomato Sauce with Fresh Parmesan and Wild Rocket Salad
  • Gruyere and Chervil Polenta, Slow Roasted Garlic Tomatoes, Butternut Squash and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

 

Decorated Buffet

The Cleaver Hume Menu

Please select one of the following starters for your party:

Roasted Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
or
Tomato and Parmesan Gratinee Tart with Wild Rocket and Balsamic Reduction
or
Smoked Chicken, Mango and Red Onion Salad on
Lemon and Mint Dressed Leaves

~ / ~ All guests will dine from the dressed buffet for the main course

  • Decorated Poached Salmon
  • Roasted Sirloin of Beef
  • Chaud Froid Ham

The above are served with

  • Mixed Leaf Salad
  • Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Basil Oil
  • Classic Waldorf Salad
  • Tuna Nicoise with Quail Eggs
  • Mango and Pineapple Rice Salad
  • Creamy Homemade Coleslaw
  • Hot Minted New Potatoes


Please select one of the following desserts:

Lavender Scented Raspberry Crème Brulee with a Caramelised Puff Pastry Twist
or
Chocolate Parfait with a Hazelnut Milkshake and Forest Berries
or
French Apple Flan with Vanilla Pod Ice Cream

Coffee and Mint crisps


Fork Buffet

The Tower Menu

Please select two of the following:

  • Hungarian Beef Goulash, with Sweet Peppers and New Potatoes
  • Thai Green Chicken Curry served with Fragrant Rice
  • Spanish Paella with Fish, Chorizo and Vegetables

The above will be served with:

  • Rustic Breads
  • Mixed Leaf Salad

~ / ~

Seasonal 'sweet' item

Coffee and Mint crisps

Finger Buffets

The Queens Menu

  • Assorted Sandwiches on White and Wholemeal Breads
  • Thai, Moroccan and English Style Mini Lattices
  • Cajun Chicken Strips with a Cool Lime Mayonnaise
  • Japanese Style Prawns with a Sweet Chilli Dip
  • Tortilla Wraps filled with Cream Cheese and Mediterranean Vegetables
  • Selection of Crisps
  • Homemade Quiches
  • Seasonal 'sweet' item


The Kings Menu

  • Selection of Mini Flavoured Rolls
  • Chinese Style Canapés with Sweet and Sour Dip
  • Mini Ham and Cheese, Sausage and Onion Puff Pastry Turnovers
  • Potato Wedges with Cool Lime Mayonnaise
  • Deep Fried Mozzarella Melts
  • Mango, Smoked Chicken and Onion Wraps
  • Thai Battered King Prawns with a Chilli Dipping Sauce
  • Seasonal 'sweet' item

Canapés

The Lakes Menu

£5.50 allows five pieces per person
£7.80 allows seven pieces per person

  • Mozzarella and Tomato Crostini
  • Smoked Salmon and Caviar Blini
  • Roquefort on Roast with Crispy Pancetta
  • Haddock and Chive Quichlets
  • Vegetable and Corriander Samosa with Plum Dipping Sauce
  • Greek Salad Kebabs.
  • Italian Parma Ham Bites

 

Barbecues

The Royal Forest Menu

  • Homemade Beef Burgers served with Caramelised Onions in a Floury Bap
  • Tarragon and Garlic Chicken Thighs
  • Classic Leek and Pork Sausages
  • Mixed Mediterranean Vegetable Kebabs
  • Vegetarian Burgers served with Caramelised Onions in a Floury Bap

Served with

  • Buttered Minted New Potatoes
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Mixed Leaf Salad
  • Chunky Tomato Ketchup
  • Lime Mayonnaise
  •  Seasonal 'sweet' item

 The Royal Park Menu

  • Windsor Country Style Sausages
  • Jack Daniels Marinated Minute Steaks with Caramelised Onions in a Floury Bap
  • Cajun Spiced Chicken Thighs
  • Mixed Mediterranean Vegetable Kebabs
  • Vegetarian Burgers served with Caramelised Onion in a Floury Bap

Served with

  • Jacket Potato Halves Stuffed with Cream Cheese, Sun Blushed Tomatoes and Chives
  • Fennel, Red Onion and Yellow Pepper Salad
  • Mixed Leaf Salad
  • Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad.
  • Chunky Tomato Ketchup
  • Lime Mayonnaise.
  • Caribbean Mojo Salsa
  • Seasonal 'sweet' item