The Menu
All the dishes are Chef’s suggestions and he will be pleased to discuss your specific requirements with you. Should any of your guests require special diets Chef can cater for their needs. Please choose one choice per course.
STARTERS
Smoked salmon crayfish and pink lady salad, with roasted pumpkin seeds and crispy pastry
Native lobster and prawn cocktail, little gem, granary bread, cognac marie rose sauce
Ballotine of ham hock, pistachio, parsley and mustard, with piccalilli, sourdough and mascarpone
Seasonal vegetable and green lentil soup with sourdough croutons
Crispy fried chicken sun blushed tomato, mixed leaves, garlic and rocket aioli with lime
Sun blushed tomato, rocket, pumpkin seeds, garlic sourdough, with basil and almonds (vegan)
If you would like to discuss any other alternative soups or starters please don’t hesitate to ask.
MAIN COURSES
Roasted Cumbrian beef red onion and balsamic chutney, Yorkshire pudding, thyme and Madeira veal jus, with turned carrots, broccoli and roast potatoes.
Pan roasted chicken supreme, gratin potatoes, chorizo and baby onion sauce, fine beans and English peas
Loin of pork honey roasted heritage carrots, fondant potato, apple puree, tender stem broccoli, sage and cider jus
Fillet of salmon tartare veloute, new potatoes with parsley and lemon, romaine lettuce, broad beans and kale
Slow roasted turkey pigs in blankets, sage and cranberry stuffing, parsnip, carrots and broccoli, sweet wine sauce
Basil pesto sun-blushed tomato and pine nut cannelloni, served with garlic bruschetta, mixed leaves and balsamic (V)
Rosemary gnocchi tender stem broccoli, crispy kale, hazelnut and a honey mustard cream sauce (V)
Wild mushroom risotto soy reduction, charred courgette, pickled shimeji mushrooms, goats cheese (V)
Rosemary hassle-back potatoes baby leek, pinenuts, spinach, kale, grain mustard dressing (vegan)
Wild mushrooms, pickled shimeji mushrooms, charred courgette, roasted sweet potato and peppers (vegan)
SAY
YES TO
DESSERTS
Sticky date and toffee pudding caramel butter sauce with banana, toffee and walnut ice cream
Madagascan vanilla panna cotta macerated strawberries, strawberry sorbet and mint
Local British cheese selection with chutney crackers and grapes
Dark chocolate delice, salted caramel ice cream, cocoa reduction
Apple, cinnamon and spiced almond crumble vanilla custard and nutmeg
Mango and passion fruit cheesecake, berry compote, chantilly cream
Steamed honey and golden syrup sponge roasted pineapple and vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate and almond cake strawberry and yuzu ice cream (vegan)
Followed by coffee and mints, Included in price.
Menu choices must be made at final details meeting.
CHILDRENS MENU
Children’s adult menu full portion £40.00 per child
Children’s adult menu half portion £30.00 per child
Children’s menu £20.00 per child
• Melon boat
Choice of one of the following:
• Chicken goujons, chips and beans
• Sausage and mash
• Fish fingers and chips
• Ice cream sundae
BOUSTEAD DRINKS PACKAGE
• Glass of house champagne on arrival
• Half bottle of house wine per person during the meal
• Glass of house champagne for toast
EVENING MENU
A choice of one of the following:
• Hog roast, stuffing, apple sauce served with seasonal salads
• BBQ: Steak, sausage, chicken, spare ribs served with seasonal salads
CANAPÉS
Select two of the following:
Pigs in Blankets with Cranberry Sauce
Ham Hock Ballontine
Melon and Parma Ham
Mini Cumbrian Beef Burgers
BBQ Pork Bon Bons
Smoked Salmon and Anchovy Roulade
Smoked Mackerel Pate with Pickled Cucumber
Parmesan and Smoked Paprika Gougeres
Pesto and Sun dried Tomato Palmiers
Onion and Coriander Bhajis
Goats cheese Crostinis with Red Onion Marmalade
VEGETARIAN EVENING FOOD
A choice of one of the following:
• Grilled haloumi, basil pesto on toasted floured bap
• Mediterranean vegetable and tofu kebab
• Grilled portabello mushroom, goats cheese and thyme on a toasted bun
• Toasted cheddar and pickle bun
FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES
If you have any concerns relating to the allergens detailed below, please speak to our
Wedding Coordinator:
Cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, lupin and molluscs
Experiences
Armathwaite Hall is famous for its outdoor country and adventure experiences so take full advantage of our professional team and add some extra fun to your pre or post wedding celebrations. We have got some great ideas to help you think outside of the box and create memorable hen or stag adventures with a twist.
DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
CHURCHES
St. Bega’s Church and St John’s Church Rev Patricia Rogers www.binsey.org.uk Rector@binsey.org.uk Tel: 016973 71541
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Classic Ensembles – Trio/Quartet Music for wedding ceremonies and receptions www.classicensembles.co.uk info@classicensembles.co.uk Tel: 01539 734721
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jason Chambers Photography www.photolakedistrict.co.uk jason@photolakedistrict.co.uk
Tel: 017687 44755 or 07816 455562
Beth Faulder Photography www.bethfaulder-photography.co.uk bethfaulderphotography@gmail.com Tel: 07590 426242
WEDDING STATIONERY Malu Design www.maludesign.co.uk jan@maludesign.co.uk Tel: 01228 529787
CAKES
Cutiepie Cake Company www.cutiepiecakecompany.co.uk contact@cutiepiecupcake.co.uk
Tel: 0752 8077 624 or 01228 712521
Our Lady of the Lake, Keswick St. Charles, Keswick
St. Joseph’s, Cockermouth Father Tom Singleton office@keswickcatholicchurch.co.uk Tel: 01900 822121
Glen Anderson – Wedding Singer & DJ www.glenanderson.org enquiries@glenanderson.org Tel: 07776 487794
Helen Whitaker – The Picture House www.helenwhitaker.com info@helenwhitaker.com
Tel: 01228 564134 or 07799 228874
The stunning wedding photographs within this brochure have been reproduced with the kind permission of Beth Faulder, Chris Freer, Helen Whitaker, Love Bee, Naomi House, Camilla Lucinda and Vicki Obrien.
VENUE DRESSING
Rheda Retreat www.rhedaretreat.com pol@rhedaretreatweddings.co.uk Tel: 07593960568
Mama Cakes Cumbria www.mamacakes.co.uk hello@mamacakes.co.uk Tel: 07850 287186
FLORISTS
Civil Ceremonies
Superintendent Registrar Carlisle Registration Office, Lady Gilford’s House, Petteril Bank Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3AJ Tel: 0300 303 2472 northcumbriaregistration@cumbria.gov.uk
Simon Vogt – All Star Disco www.allstardiscocumbria.co.uk celebrate@simonvogtweddings.co.uk Tel: 07818 171711
Naomi House Photography www.naomihouse.co.uk hello@naomihouse.co.uk Tel: 01697 508743 or 07528 154005
HAIR AND BEAUTY
Full Wedding Day Packages are available in our Spa, conveniently situated within the Hotel Tel: 017687 88900
CARS
Touch of Class www.touchofclasscumbria.co.uk enquiries@touchofclasscumbria.co.uk Tel: 07711801545
Karen Jones Photography www.karenjonesphotography.biz karenjonesphoto@aol.com Tel: 01946 830975
Rob Grange Photography, Keswick www.robgrange.com rob@robgrange.com
Tel: 017687 78222 or 07748304141
Chris Freer Photography www.freerimages.co.uk chris@freerimages.co.uk Tel: 01900 827243 or 07811 049866
The Bespoke Florist www.thebespokeflorist.co.uk/ www.bespokeflowersbysteph.co.uk Stephanie.marrs@ymail.com Tel: 01900 601888 or 07738 532821
Brackens of Bowness www.brackensofbowness.com info@backensofbowness.com Tel: 015394 42869
Simply Bows and Chair Covers www.simplybowsandchaircovers.co.uk andrew@simplybowsandchaircovers.co.uk Tel: 07730 039582 and 01434 698699
The Memory Knot Company www.thememoryknotcompany.co.uk info@thememoryknotcompany.co.uk
Tel: 07949 9411220 and 01434 698798
The Yummy Pudding Company www.sallycoopercakeartist.co.uk theyummypuddingco@gmail.com Tel: 07401 168676
Evergreens Florist www.lakedistrictflowers.co.uk info@evergreenskeswick.co.uk Tel: 017687 74976
Wilde & Romantic – Janet Wilde www.wildandromantic.co.uk wildandromantic@gmail.com Tel: 01900 822912 and 07738 300196
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF
AND SAY YES TO ARMATHWAITE HALL
Our brochure cannot do justice to what we can bring to your very special day. But a personal visit can. Simply contact us at the initial stages of your wedding plans and we will be happy to give you a tour of the hotel and discuss your requirements to ensure a perfect wedding day.
Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4RE
Hotel Tel: 017687 76551 Wedding Co-ordinator Tel: 017687 88911 reservations@armathwaite-hall.com www.armathwaite-hall.com
