Event Food Menus
Ashton Lodge has 3 main event menus, and 1 childrens menu, which are all listed below. We endeavour to cater for all dietary requirements on an individual basis. Please speak with your event manager to find out more.
The Formal
From £65 per person (inc VAT)
Includes: 1 Starter, 1 Main, 1 Dessert
Starters
Grilled Chicken, Pan Fried Chorizo, Tomato Vinaigrette
Crispy Duck Bonbon, Pickled Radish & Ginger, Lime & Soy Sauce Dressing
Farmhouse Pate, Ciabatta with Tomato & Chilli Chutney
Crispy Spiced Lamb Shoulder Croquette & Romesco
Prosciutto, Pickled Baby Veg & Focaccia
Smoked Salmon, Celeriac Remoulade, Toasted Ciabatta
Thai Fishcake, Pickled Mouli Salad & Sweet Chilli, Ginger & Lime Dressing
Baskets of Focaccia with Sea Salt & Rosemary | £1.50 per person supplement
Main Courses
Roast Chicken Supreme with Garlic & Herb Butter, Squash Puree, Thyme Jus & Crushed New Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Olde English Sausages, Creamy Mashed Potato, Sweet Onion Gravy
Slow Braised Feather Blade of Beef with Red Wine Jus & Creamy Mashed Potato
Slow Cooked Pork Belly with Black Pudding, Apple Puree, Cider Sauce & Creamy Mashed Potato
Roast Cod Loin topped with Chorizo Gratin & Smoky Chickpea Stew
Lemongrass & Lime Salmon, Wild Rice, Almonds & Coriander, Lemon Dressing
Roast Supreme of Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushrooms & Lardons, Truffle Mash & Sherry Sauce | £7 per person supplement
Roast Rump of Lamb, Pea & Mint Purée, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Red Wine & Rosemary Sauce | £7 per person supplement
Fillet of Beef, Stilton Gratin, Buttered Spinach, Glazed Carrot & Red Wine Reduction | £13 per person supplement
Roast Breast of Turkey served with Confit Fondant Potato, Carrot Puree, Roast Vegetables with Pancetta & Thyme Gravy | November & December only
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Crème Brulé, Raspberries & Buttered Shortbread
Dark Chocolate Orange Mousse, Amaretti Biscuit Crumb & Mascarpone
Passionfruit & Vanilla Cheesecake, Ginger Granola
Lemon Tart, Raspberry Gel & Lemon & Lime Cream
Warm Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream & Cherry Compote
Trio Dessert of Chocolate Chip Brownie, Passionfruit & Vanilla Cheesecake, Berry Pavlova | £3.50 per person supplement
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce | November & December only
Tea & Coffee
English Tea or Freshly Ground Filter Coffee can be served from a Buffet Table for £2 per person. A minimum of 50% of your guests is required.
The Casual
From £45 per person (inc VAT)
Choose from either the Pizzas, the BBQ, or the individual Main Dishes.
Wood Fired Pizzas
Choose 3 Pizzas + 2 Sides
Tomato, Mozzarella & Fresh Basil (V)
Goats Cheese, Tomato, Caramelised Red Onion & Wild Rocket (V)
Prosciutto, Sundried Tomato, Mozzarella, Wild Rocket
Ham, Pineapple, Tomato, Mozzarella
Spicy Beef, Mozzarella, Roast Peppers, Jalapenos
Bacon, Sausage, Mushroom, Mozzarella
Chorizo, Sundried Tomato, Mozzarella, Wild Rocket
Roast Garlic, Mozzarella & Italian Herbs
BBQ
Choose 3 + 2 Sides
Lincolnshire Sausage, Cheeseburger & BBQ Marinated Chicken Thigh
Sliced Flat Iron Steaks, Crispy Onions with Chimichurri & Dijon Mustard Mayonnaise | £3.50 per person supplement
Sides
Choose 2
Little Gem Salad, Radish, Cucumber, Spring Onion with Ranch Dressing
Crunchy Slaw Salad with Wholegrain Mustard & Mayonnaise Dressing
Roast Broccoli, Olives & Feta Salad with Mustard Seed Dressing
Mixed Chickpea & Quinoa Salad with Lemon & Garlic Dressing
French Beans, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Pecorino
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary & Maple Syrup
Potato Pea Salad, Spring Onion, Mint & Mustard Seed Dressing
Sauteed Rosemary Potatoes & Garlic with Sea Salt & Chive
Spiced Berbere Potatoes
* Additional Salads £4 per person *
Mains
Lasagna with Mature Cheddar Topping, Roasted Vegetables & Garlic Bread
Spiced Sausage Casserole, Creamy Mash & Crunchy Bread
Moroccan Chicken Tagine, Couscous & Flatbreads
Bratwurst Sausage, Chickpea & Quinoa Burger, Pickled Red Onion & Chipotle Mayonnaise (V)
Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Paprika & Romesco Sauce (V)
Aubergine, Courgette & Spinach Lasagna, Roasted Vegetables & Garlic Bread (V)
Spiced Sausage Casserole, Creamy Mash & Crunchy Bread (V)
Moroccan Cauliflower, Apricots & Chickpea Tagine, Couscous & Flatbreads (V)
Desserts
Choose 2
Whipped Cream Profiterole & Chocolate Sauce
Passionfruit & Vanilla Cheesecake, Ginger Granola
Seasonal Berry Eton Mess
Milk Chocolate Profiterole, Sweet Whipped Cream & Chocolate Sauce
Apple & Seasonal Fruit Crumble & Madagascan Vanilla Custard
Seasonal Fruit Salad
Tea & Coffee
English Tea or Freshly Ground Filter Coffee can be served from a Buffet Table for £2 per person. A minimum of 50% of your guests is required.
The Buffet
£37.50 per person (inc VAT)
Finger Sandwiches (2 per person): Beef & Horseradish | Ham & Mustard | Coronation Chicken | Egg Cress & Mayonnaise (V) | Ploughman’s (V)
Quiche Slices: Lorraine | Caramelised Red Onion & Cheddar (V)
Honey & Mustard Sausages
Pork Pie
Sausage Rolls
Scotch Eggs
Cheese Bread Sticks & Selection Crisps
Desserts
Mini Scones with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam
Shortbread Biscuits
Chocolate Brownies
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Tea & Coffee
English Tea or Freshly Ground Filter Coffee can be served from a Buffet Table for £2 per person. A minimum of 50% of your guests is required.
The Veggie
£65 per person
1 Starter, 1 Main to suit Vegetarian & Vegan Guests
Starters
Vegetarian
Roast Tomato & Red Pepper Soup with Basil Oil & Toasted Croutons
Middle Eastern Spiced Falafel, Red Pepper Houmous & Cumin Yoghurt
Mediterranean Vegetable & Feta Tart with Parsley, Lemon & Garlic Dressing
Butternut Squash & Chilli Soup with Crème Fraiche & Toasted Croutons
Vegan
Cumin Roasted Squash, Toasted Pine Nuts, Chilli & Coriander Dressing
Pickled Beetroot Carpaccio & Maple Glazed Celeriac with Torched Grapefruit
Sundried Tomato & Basil Risotto with Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Sauce
Mains
Vegetarian
Roasted Butternut Squash & Ricotta Pasta Shells, Griddled Courgette & Red Pepper Sauce
Mediterranean Vegetable & Goats Cheese Wellington with Tomato & Red Pepper Sauce
Mini Spiced Chickpea Burger with Caramelised Onion, Lincolnshire Sausage & BBQ Squash & Halloumi
Vegan
Roasted Cauliflower, Takhar Daal with Lemon & Garlic, Roti Bread
Miso Aubergine, Sesame Seeds, Coriander, Spring Onion & Pomegranate Glaze
Thai Red Courgette Curry, Fresh Basil & Saffron Rice
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Spiced Lentils & Coconut Salsa
Lincolnshire Sausage, Mashed Potato & Sweet Onion Gravy
Vegan Desserts
Warm Chocolate Brownie, Raspberries & Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Seasonal Fruit Salad with Mango & Passionfruit Sorbet
Tea & Coffee
English Tea or Freshly Ground Filter Coffee can be served from a Buffet Table for £2 per person. A minimum of 50% of your guests is required.
Childrens Menu
£30 per person (inc VAT)
1 Starter, 1 Main, 1 Dessert
Starters
Galia Melon with Seasonal Berries
Garlic Ciabatta Bread Slices
Macaroni Cheese Bites with Rich Tomato Sauce
Main Courses
Butchers Sausage / Veggie Sausages, Creamy Mash, Peas & Onion Gravy
Homemade Fish Goujons, Chips & Baked Beans
Homemade Chicken Goujons, Chips & Baked Beans
Cheeseburger / Veggie Burger in a Bap with Chips & Baked Beans
Desserts
Selection of Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce & Biscuit Wafer
Warm Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream