De Vere Cranage Estate

FINGER BUFFET MENUS FROM £169 PER PERSON - 8 options MENU Assorted Sandwiches Tortilla Wraps with Assorted Fillings Mini Quiche Assortments Stone Baked Pizza Selection Mini Pie Selection Cheesy Sausage Rolls Breaded Goats Cheese Bonbons Olives, Feta and Mozzarella Mini Greek Salads Baby Caesar Salads Honey and Mustard mini Chipolata Sausages Baked baby jacket potatoes filled with spring onion and cheese glazed Spicy Potato Wedges Chunky Chips Hot Chicken Satay Skewers Sticky Chicken Wings marinated in Teriakki Crispy Pesto Flavored Chicken Wings Deep Fried Tiger Prawns wrapped in Filo Pastry served with a Sweet Chilli Sauce Salmon Bonbons with Dill Mayo Onion Bhajis with Rhaita Mini Indian Lamb Samosas Chinese Spring Roll & Sweet & Sour Dip o~0~o Chocolate Brownies and Mini Scones Fresh Fruit Platter Chocolate Pots Selection of mini Cheesecakes

Fork Buffet Menus Starters: (Choice of one) Melon Minestrone Goats Cheese Roulade with a spiced onion chutney and toasted bread tuilles Pasta Salad with Artichoke, Olives and Roasted Peppers Hot Mains: (choice of two) Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne Chicken Pieces in a Tarragon Veloute Thai Red Salmon Curry in a coconut broth Lancashire Hot Pot Penne Pasta with Mixed Peppers and Courgettes Lamb Rogan Josh (All dishes served with a selection of potatoes, fragrant rice and suitable vegetables) Desserts: (choice of two) Fresh Fruit Salad Lemon Cheese Cake Butterscotch Profiteroles Pistachio Torte Chocolate Tart Lemon Meringue Pie

Mini Fish and Chip cones Mini Prawn Cocktail Miniature Mediterranean Pizzas Sausage Rolls topped with Poppy Seed Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Black Olive Skewers Fruit Brochettes Brie and Grape on Fruit Bread Smoked Salmon and Gruyere Cheese Melon Balls and Air Dried Ham Skewers Chicken Satay and Oriental peanut sauce Duck Pate Confit of Oranges on Crusty Bread Grilled Red Pepper Crostini & Pecorino Goat Cheese Tartlet’s with Red Onion Marmalade Mini Lime and Coriander Chicken Kebabs Breaded Brie Wedges and Berry Compote Char Roasted Salmon with Pickled Ginger and Avocado in Filo Cup Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Sushi Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Soy Sauce Smoked Salmon Blinis with Caviar Thai Prawns with Lemon Grass flavors Chorizo Sausage and Sweet Onion Mash Tarts Mini Yorkshire Puddings with Beef and Horseradish Mini Brioche with Assorted Fillings Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Chilli burgers served glazed with cheese on a soft white bap Cumberland sausages marinated in lemon and pepper Pieces of chicken marinated in tandori spices Cajun baked fish in banana leaves ~ o0o ~ Mediterranean vegetable haloumi skewers with lemon Mixed bean and avocado burger with celeriac slaw ~ o0o ~ Char grilled corn on the cob served with thyme scented butter Baked jacket potatoes with sour cream Assorted salads and dressings ~ o0o ~ Eaton mess pot Maple syrup glazed bananas Chocolate pot

Specials Example (menus are changed daily): Starter: Sweetcorn and Lemon Grass Soup Goats Cheese Roulade with Red Onion and a Port Wine Dressing Provencal (Tomato and Herb Sauce) Vegetarian Dish: Risotto with Butternut Squash, Sage and Pecorino Mains: Baked fillet of Grey Mullet with Sweet & Sour Cherry Tomatoes and a Sticky Rice Cake Home Made Beef Burger with Fresh Cut Chips & Tomato Relish House salad specials: Baby Mozzarella Marinated in Pesto with Baby Gem Leaves and Sun Blushed Tomatoes Dessert: Bread and Butter Pudding With Custard Sauce

Breakfast Menu Selection of Fruit Juices: Orange, Apple and Grapefruit Yogurts and Fruits: Selection of fruit Yogurts,Natural Yogurts,Fruit Salad Grapefruit Segments,Prunes and a Basket of fresh fruit Cereals: Kellogg’s Cereals,Weetabix,Granola and Mixed Dried Fruits Cold Meats and Cheeses: A selection of sliced cooked continental meats and cheese Individual Cheese Portions Bakery and Preserves: Croissants,Pan au chocolat,Assorted Danishes Pastries,White & Wholemeal Toasted bread Morning rolls,preserves,marmalade, honey and marmite. Hot Dishes: Fried Eggs,Scrambled eggs,Grilled Back Bacon,Sausage,Sauteed Mushrooms Grilled Tomatoes,Baked Beans,Fried Bread and Hash Browns Cooked To Order: Vegetarian Sausage Poached eggs Boiled Eggs Porridge

To start
Cranage Hall Nicoise Salad
Roasted Sun blushed Tomato Soup with Crème Fraiche and Chives
Smoked Chicken and Pink Grapefruit Salad with Crispy Bacon and Garlic Yoghurt
Main Course
Pot Roasted Sirloin of Beef served Pink with a Red Wine Jus and Root Vegetable Crisps
Seared Chicken Breast wrapped in Palma Ham complimented by Watercress Veloute
Haddock Fillet wrapped in Smoked Salmon, with a Caper & Dill Butter Sauce
Dessert
Individual Banoffi Pie with a Coffee Anglaise
Dark Chocolate and Rum Truffle beside a Mango Coulis
Lemon and Lime Cheesecake beside a Vodka and Citrus Syrup
Filter coffee and chocolates

CHEF RECOMMENDS Our talented chefs create signature dishes on a daily basis using the freshest autumn and winter produce ‘Blue plate’ catch of the day £18.00 We use sustainably caught fish where possible to support our maritime communities Classic of the day £15.00 Seasonal British or world classics reflecting the skills and expertise of our kitchen teams Vegetarian of the day £14.00 We ensure that our vegetarian offer is creative, seasonal & delicious Your server will advise you of all of our chef recommends dishes STARTERS Chef’s recommended soup of the day £6.00 garnished accordingly Chinese barbecue picanha steak skewers £7.00 peppery kohlrabi slaw & crushed salted peanuts Sustainable smoked haddock, £6.50 crab & dill fishcakes pea purée & lemon frisée salad Chunky tomato hummus £5.00 sweet paprika roasted chickpeas, vegan crackers, virgin rapeseed oil Pressed terrine of chicken, £6.50 apricot & tarragon winter spiced plum chutney, toasted stone baked bread tuile Chef’s recommended seasonal starter £6.50 we encourage our chefs to use seasonal fresh produce. please ask your server Leek & baked potato soup £6.00 parsley whipped cream & pulled smoked chicken Winter salad of chargrilled vegetables £7.00 green lentils, salted cauliflower & lightly pickled mini carrots Winter salad of chargrilled vegetables £14.00 served as a main course and topped with pan roasted chicken breast MAIN COURSES Pan roasted fillet of hake £16.00 chorizo, white bean & vegetable cassoulet, basil pesto Steak & ale suet pudding £15.00 roasted root vegetables, creamed potato & red wine jus Gnocchi with roasted pumpkin £14.00 & goats cheese (v) sautéed spinach, garlic & toasted pumpkin seed dressing Roasted pork belly £15.00 black pudding & pulled pork croquettes, sautéed kale & leeks with spiced apple sauce Gourmet Burgers & GRILL Our burgers are served in a toasted Churcham roll with Monterey Jack cheese, baby gem lettuce, beef tomato, coleslaw & salted chunky chips Aberdeen Angus beef burger (227g) £14.00 Tandoori spiced chicken fillet burger (200g) £14.00 Spicy bean burger £13.00 topped with roasted peppers, goats’ cheese & salsa Grilled centre cut sirloin minute steak £15.00 roasted mushroom, salted chunky chips, gem Caesar wedge (This dish will be served pink) 28 day dry aged sirloin steak (227g) £23.50 salted chunky chips, green peppercorn sauce, beer battered onion rings & grilled beef tomato (£7.50 supplement - for inclusive diners) SIDES Salted chunky chips £3.50 Seasonal vegetable of the day £3.50 please ask your server for today’s seasonal option House dressed mixed salad £3.50 Desserts Blackberry & pistachio trifle £6.00 seasonal blackberry jelly with pistachio sponge, fresh blackberries & soft whipped vanilla cream Chef’s classic traditional British pudding £6.00 our classic pudding change daily – please ask your server Winter spiced sticky toffee pudding £6.00 butterscotch sauce & vanilla ice cream Baked American cheesecake £6.00 cranberry, blueberry & orange compote Selection of Cheshire Farm dairy ice cream £6.00 please ask your server for today’s flavours served with a chocolate flake Trio of British cheeses £8.00 local & regional artisan cheeses with chutney, celery & biscuits Our regional cheese platter showcases the finest regional cheeses from across the UK. Please ask your server for Wines: Dessert wine The Stump Jump Sticky Chardonnay Adelaide Hills/McLaren Vale: 2008/09 Australia (Bin No. 40) Unctuously sweet with marmalade and peach flavours balanced refreshingly by green apple and lemon zest acidity.........£17.50 White wines: delicate Lighter, elegant wines to be enjoyed on their own or with simple dishes. Valdivieso Sauvignon Blanc 2010/11 Chile (Bin No. 02)Intense aromas of citrus fruits and cut grass are livened by lime andgooseberry flavours.....................................................................................£21.00 Sancerre Blanc La Cote Blanche Eric Louis 2009/10 France (Bin No. 04)A classic Sancerre with initial flintiness and beautiful floral notes on thepalate...........................................................................................................£34.00 Terre Forti Trebbiano Chardonnay 2010/11 Italy (Bin No. 01)Light and fresh with aromatic apple and peach notes.................................£18.50 Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Terra Alpina 2009/10 Italy (Bin No. 03)Vibrant and minerally lifted by a delicate complexity....................................£25.50 aromatic Sensual, perfumed wines, with freshness and elegance. Cuatro Rayas Verdejo Vinedos Centenarios Rueda2009/10 Spain (Bin No. 06)Fruity and grassy, this is a well balanced and silky wine..............................£24.00 Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc2010/11 New Zealand (Bin No. 08)A standout Marlborough Sauvignon, full of fruit – a joy on the palate andnose.............................................................................................................£28.00 Bush Telegraph Pinot Grigio 2010/11 Australia (Bin No. 05)A medium bodied creamy wine with some zesty citrus flavours.................£22.00 St Hallett Poachers Blend 2009/10 Australia (Bin No. 07)Fresh, bright and fruity Sauvignon/Semillon/Riesling blend with mango,pineapple and peach notes........................................................................£26.00 racy Fresh and lively with a mineral quality making them ideal seafood partners. Knappstein Hand Picked Riesling 2009/10 Australia (Bin No. 11)A wonderful Clare Valley Riesling, intense cirtus fruits with tropical notes....£29.00 La Cote Flamenc Picpoul de Pinet J-M Lafage 2009/10 France (Bin No. 10)A bone dry wine which marries citrus and tropical fruits, with a crispbackbone of minerality................................................................................£23.00 Villa dei Fiori Fiano Sicilia 2009/10 Italy (Bin No. 09)Layers of beautiful peach and passion fruit flavours with an underlyinghoneyed nuttiness.......................................................................................£19.50 Chablis Domaine Jean Defaix 2009/10 France (Bin No. 12)Fresh and steely. An elegant Chablis with balance and poise ....................£33.00 textural Broader, fuller flavoured wines, possibly with a touch of oak. The Game Reserve Chenin Blanc Graham Beck2009/10 South Africa (Bin No. 15)Full and juicy palate with layers of ripe tropical fruit complemented bya clean and crisp finish................................................................................£27.00 Alois Lageder Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio 2009/10 Italy (Bin No. 18)Perfumed and rich with bold mineral notes and subtropical fruits...............£38.50 Alto Bajo Chardonnay Valle Central 2009/10 Chile (Bin No. 13)Creamy tropical fruits burst out of this bright and fresh wine.......................£18.95 Argento Chardonnay/Viognier 2010/11 Argentina (Bin No. 14)Flavours of apple, peach and pineapple alongside a bright and crispacidity..........................................................................................................£20.50 Marmesa Central Coast Chardonnay 2007/08 California (Bin No. 16)Fresh fruit flavours are balanced with deep creamy, nutty and caramelnotes............................................................................................................£30.00 Pouilly Fuisse Bouchard Aine & Fils 2009/10 France (Bin No. 17)Rounded with toasted nuts and spicy oak – extraordinarily elegant............£36.50 Red wines graceful Lighter styles to be enjoyed with or without food. TerraGens Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva 2007/08 Italy (Bin No. 21)Violet and red fruit notes harmoniously combine with vanilla aromas toproduce a mouth-watering finish.................................................................£20.50 Pinot Noir de l’Hospitalet IGP d’Oc 2009/10 France (Bin No. 22)Juicy medium-bodied Pinot Noir with plenty of ripe cherry, wild raspberryand a hint of sweet spice.............................................................................£24.00 Casa de Piedra Cabernet Merlot 2010/11 Chile (Bin No. 19)Ripe nuances of plum and blackcurrant with a gentle and elegant finish....£18.50 La Croix Carignan Merlot VdP de l’Herault 2009/10 France (Bin No. 20)Elegantly perfumed red and black merlot fruits combine with Carignanflavours to create a smooth and harmonic wine..........................................£19.50 spice Wines often from warmer climates with rich spicy characters. Alisios do Seival Tempranillo/Touriga Campanha2009/10 Brazil (Bin No. 24)Inviting and rich, this wine explodes with ripeness and freshness...............£25.00 Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2008/09 California (Bin No. 26)Layers of blueberry, blackberry, cedar, spices, and vanilla – a spicy,fresh and powerful wine...............................................................................£34.00 Bush Telegraph Shiraz Petit Verdot 2010/11 Australia (Bin No. 23)Full bodied with brambly fruits and coffee flavours within a soft tanninstructure.......................................................................................................£22.00 Stellenrust Pinotage 2009/10 South Africa (Bin No. 25)Raspberry, ripe peach and black cherry flavours with subtle oaknuances, making it delicate and warm........................................................£28.00 rounded Smooth style wines. Preece Merlot 2008/09 Australia (Bin No. 29)Soft, smooth and plummy with plenty of blackberry fruit flavours –ripe and fresh with a lovely weight of fruit.....................................................£27.00 Gevrey Chambertin Domaine Roux 2007/08 France (Bin No. 31)A bright and vibrant character – a perfumed nose is followed by smoothfruit and toasty notes...................................................................................£48.50 Chilcas Carmenere Seleccionados 2010/11 Chile (Bin No. 27)Attractive and intense with an enticingly fruity nose.....................................£18.95 Castillo de Clavijo Rioja Crianza 2007/08 Spain (Bin No. 28)Vanilla and oak on the nose, the palate is extremely ripe with mulberry,cinnamon, and plum fruits...........................................................................£26.00 Chateau Lezongars Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux2005/06 France (Bin No. 30)An intensely smooth and velvety texture with layers of both red and blackcurrants........................................................................................................£32.00 robust Powerful reds with rich tannins, intensely ripe and concentrated. St Hallett Faith Barossa Valley Shiraz 2008/09 Australia (Bin No. 34)Big cherry and spice flavours drive this wine forward whilst hints ofpepper add depth and complexity..............................................................£30.00 Brunello di Montalcino Castello Banfi 2005/06 Italy (Bin No. 36)A floral nose delicately laced with raspberries, flowers and sweet spices...£46.50 Argento Seleccion Malbec 2010/11 Argentina (Bin No. 32)An intense Malbec with a deep violet colour offers concentrated aromasof plums, black cherries and notes of chocolate.........................................£21.50 Barbera Piemonte Riva Leone 2009/10 Italy (Bin No. 33)Dark berry fruits are balanced by an intense freshness and a smooth,rounded finish..............................................................................................£23.00 Dinastia Vivanco Rioja Reserva 2004/05 Spain (Bin No. 35)Complex aromas of spicy oak and eucalyptus overlaid with black andred fruits make this wine deliciously rounded..............................................£36.00 refreshing rosé Lamberti Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Blush 2009/10 Italy (Bin No. 38) Pale and light with subtle raspberry and strawberry notes with a hint of juicy sweetness on the palate..................................................................................£22.00 Wandering Bear Zinfandel Rosé 2009/10 California (Bin No. 37) Drier than many white Zinfandels with raspberry and watermelonfruit flavours......................................................................................................£19.50 Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rosé2009/10 France (Bin No. 39)Delicately scented with lovely flavours and enchanting aromas – a soft androunded wine...................................................................................................£28.00 Champagne & sparkling champagne /sparkling rosé Mumm Rosé NV France (Bin No. 44) Combining forest and fresh fruit aromas of strawberry, redcurrant andgrapefruit on the nose which is offset by vanilla and caramel accents...........£54.50 Jeio Rosé IGT NV Italy (Bin No. 43) Delicate pink colour with fine bubbles. Elegant and complex nose withhints of fresh fruit and citrus notes making it a refreshingly zingy bubbly........£26.00 Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rosé Brut NV France (Bin No. 45) ‘The’ rosé Champagne! Buckets of fresh redcurrant and raspberry fruitsand almost fluffy soft bubbles..........................................................................£76.00 sparkling wine Jeio Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut NV Italy (Bin No. 41) Brilliantly yellow with an extremely fine, vivacious mousse of lively, crispapple and sherbetty fruits.................................................................................£26.00 Thomas Mitchell Brut NV Australia (Bin No. 42) A delicate nose of meringue and white flowers – a soft palate witha generous explosion of bubbles....................................................................£23.00 champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Brut NV France (Bin No. 49) Rich and biscuity, balancing both crisp fresh fruits with remarkabletoastiness.........................................................................................................£57.00 Dom Perignon 2002/03 France (Bin No. 51) Light, citrussy and very minerally champagne with a spicy finish full of lightwooded aromas – this Champagne is only bottled in the finest vintages.....£135.00 De Castellane Croix Rouge Saint Andre Brut NV France (Bin No. 46) A nose of white flowers and gently toasted brioche leads to a vanilla andwhite fruit finish.................................................................................................£36.95 Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV France (Bin No. 48) Elegant and balanced – soft and creamy with excellent intensity and alingering finish...................................................................................................£45.50 Bollinger La Grande Annee 2000/01 France (Bin No. 50) Pretty, exotic notes of apricots, peaches, honey, flowers, smoke andtoasted oak......................................................................................................£87.00 Mumm Cordon Rouge NV France (Bin No. 47) Fresh and tropical fruits with vanilla and caramel overtones – a balanced,fruity and round palate......................................................................................£41.50