Otterburn Tower Northumberland castle weddings and conferences
  

YOUR CHOICE OF MENU FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY.

REMEMBER OUR CHEFS WILL BE PLEASED TO DISCUSS YOUR OWN IDEAS TOO!

WE USE FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE WHENEVER POSSIBLE OFTEN FROM THE OWNERS FARM!

 

Wedding Canapes

 

 

 

CANAPES

 

Choose 3 canapés from this selection: -

Parmesan Cheese Straws (V)

Pigs in Blanket with Tomato Sauce (H)

Melon and Parma Ham Skewers

Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Olive Skewers (V)

Feta, Onion Marmalade and Tomato Tarts (V)(H)

Sausages Roasted in Honey Mustard (H)

Smoked Salmon and Aubergine Caviar Chequers (V)

Thai Salmon Fish Cakes with Sweet Chilli Dip (V)(H)

Bowls of Olives, Nuts and Crisps (V)

 

 

 

£3.00 per head

 

Subject to availability

 

 

 

(V) - Suitable for vegetarians

(H) - Served hot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starters and Soups

 

APPETISERS

TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE BROTH

- fresh seasonal vegetables gently sautéed to make this traditional favourite. (V)

£4.95

ROAST TOMATO SOUP

Ripest tomatoes roasted slowly and served with crostine of Parma ham

£4.95

CURRIED PARSNIP SOUP

- made from fresh parsnips, gently sautéed in mild Madras curry spices

with a quenelle of mint crème fraiche (V)

£5.50

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ROSE OF GALIA MELON

-Succulent melon served with red berry compote (V)

£5.50

TRADITIONAL PRAWN COCKTAIL

- Greenland prawns with Marie Rose sauce served with brown bread and butter.

£5.95

 

HAM HOCK & WILD MUSHROOM TERRINE

-these delicate flavours blend well with fresh parsley & are served with a delicious walnut dressing.

£5.95

 

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE TERRINE

-Mediterranean vegetables char grilled and served with a fresh tomato coulis (V)

£5.95

 

HOME OAK – SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD

-tender chicken pieces smoked and dressed on a bed of leaves, with sun blushed tomatoes and olives.

£6.25

ASSIETTE OF SMOKED SALMON

- served with lemon and chive crème fraiche and petite salad.

£6.50

Intermediate Course

A refreshing lemon and lime sorbet (V) £2.25

A refreshing lemon and lime sorbet with a dash of vodka (V) £3.50

Rolled fillet of plaice, poached in a creamy mushroom and tarragon sauce £3.95

Grilled escalope of salmon on a bed of spinach with Hollandaise sauce £3.95

Choice of soup, as above £3.95

 

 

 

Main Courses

 

 

MAIN COURSE

 

MAIN COURSE

 

Make 1 selection + 1 Vegetarian option if required.

 

 

BREAST OF CHICKEN

- a grilled breast of tender chicken served on a quenelle of champ mash, drizzled with a light bacon jus

£15.50

CANNON OF LAMB

- delicate Northumbrian reared lamb with buttered spinach and rosemary gravy

£17.95

 

LOIN OF PORK

- roast loin of pork with braised Savoy cabbage, caramelised apple and a cider glaze

£15.95

 

TRADITIONAL BEEF WELLINGTON

-a British classic - fillet of beef and mushrooms, wrapped in a puff pastry with a rich Madeira sauce.

£20.95

 

ROAST LEG OF NORTHUMBRIAN LAMB

- gently roasted with garlic & served with fondant potato and a home made mint jelly.

£16.95

 

SUPREME OF SALMON

- grilled salmon served with bubble & squeak napped with a saffron butter sauce.

£16.50

 

ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF

-Northumbrian beef served traditionally with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish & roast gravy.

£17.95

FILLET OF PLAICE

- fresh plaice fillet served on a bed of delicate spinach blanched grapes & white wine sauce.

£15.95

 

RISOTTO OF PEARL BARLEY

- served with goats cheese and sun blushed tomatoes (V)

£15.50

 

VEGETABLE WELLINGTON

- a roasted medley of seasonal vegetables bound in a rich cheese sauce, wrapped in a light puff pastry (V)

£16.50

 

 

 

Carved Buffets

 

 

CARVED BUFFETS

Minimum Number of 25

Please select 3 choices from selection A, and 4 Choices from selection B.

Selection A

Roasts Sirloin of Longwitton Beef

 

Succulent Roast Pork with Herb and Mustard Crust

 

Honey Glazed Ham with Pease Pudding

 

Salmon en Croute with fish cream Sauce

 

 

 

Selection B

 

Home-made Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Gravy

 

Châteaux Potatoes Roasted in Vegetable Oil

 

Baby Roasted Potatoes with Thyme and Garlic

 

Selection of Fresh Vegetables

 

Roasted Vegetable Salad with basil

 

Mixed Leaf Salad with Balsamic Dressing

 

Oriental Salad with Sesame Dressing

 

White and Brown Rolls, Black Olive, Red Onion Loaves

 

 

 

 

DESSERTS

 

Make 1 selection

selection

 

 

 

 

 

Vanilla Crème Brulée with Shortbread Biscuit

 

 

Vanilla Pannacotta with Roasted Pineapple

 

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream

 

Apple Crumble with Vanilla Custard

 

 

Summer Fruit Soup with Strawberry Ice Cream

 

 

Fresh Fruit Salad

 

All at £6.95

 

 

 

Selection of Northumbrian Cheeses with Grapes and Biscuits

£6.95

 

Our Cheeseboard may also be served as an additional course

 

 

 

 

 

Deserts

 

DESSERTS

 

CRÈME BRULEE

 -a French classic served with a shortbread biscuit.

 

TRUFFLE CHOCOLATE TART

- a powerful chocolate dessert with Espresso flavoured ice cream.

 

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

-a traditional favourite napped with a rich toffee sauce.

 

APPLE AND CINNAMON CRUMBLE

- served with hot vanilla custard

 

SUMMER / WINTER FRUIT SOUP

-a blend of seasonal fruits topped with a mint Chantilly cream

 

FRESH FRUIT SALAD

- seasonal fresh fruits with home-made ice cream.

 

SPICED POACHED PEAR

- a fresh pear poached in red wine and spices with Mascarpone cheese.

    All at £4.95

     

SELECTION OF NORTHUMBRIAN CHEESES

- served with chutney, grapes, celery and biscuits

£6.95

Our cheeseboard may also be served as an additional course

£40.00 per table.

 

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Tea or coffee served with mints

£2.50

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CHILDRENS MENUS

We encourage children to experiment with the exciting flavours of our menus. We therefore recommend that children have a half size portion at half the price ages 4 – 14, children under 4 eat free of charge.

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Buffets

 

BUFFET MENU

 

EVENING BUFFET SELECTION

 

 

 

Sandwiches with assorted fillings

Smoked salmon and cream cheese open sandwiches

Mixed cocktail spring rolls

Assorted quiches

Spiced potato wedges with a selection of dips

Prawn and mushroom Vol -au - vent

Cajun chicken skewers

Garlic roasted baby potatoes

Mixed mini samosas and onion bahjis

Mediterranean puff pastry selection

Home-made course pate on a wedge of rustic bread

Mozzarella and tomato on garlic slice

 

Select 6 of the above items £10.75

Select 7 of the above items £12.00

Select 8 of the above items £13.25

 

 

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Bacon baps £3.95

Sausage baps £3.95

Roast beef and onion baps £4.25

Roast pork and stuffing baps £4.25

Goats cheese and red onion marmalade baps (V) £3.95

 

All baps are served hot

 

 

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Hot knife and fork suppers also available.

 

 

 

All menus can be tailored to your individual tastes

so please ask if there is a dish you wish to include.

    Drinks Packages

     

    WEDDING DRINKS PACKAGES
    1. £12.50 per person

    Welcoming drink

    A glass of Pimms or Sparkling wine

    With Dinner

    2 glasses of Louis Eschenauer     Sauvignon Blanc or Louis Eschenauer Merlot

    For the Toast

    A glass of Moscato Spumante Marchesini

     

    2. £15.50 per person

    Welcoming Drink

    1 glass Bucks Fizz or an alcoholic fruit cup.

    With Dinner

    2 glasses of Peter Lehmann Chardonnay or Fransschhoek Pinotage wine.

    For the Toast

    1 glass of Marques De Monistrol Cava Brut for the Toast.

    3. £21.50 Per Person

    Welcoming Drink

    1 glass of Kir Royale or mulled wine

    With Dinner

    3 glasses of Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay or Chateau Crecy Bordeaux

    For the Toast

    1 glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne 

    From our own spring: -

    • Sparkling and Still Spring Water @ £2.50 per Bottle

    Drinks Packages can be tailor made to your own tastes. We have a good stock of new and Old World wines to choose from and you may want drinks to suit the season of your wedding e.g.

    Spring and Summer

    Bellini – Peach Juice and Sparkling wine

    Claret Cup – Red wine with lemonade and fruit

    Champagne Cocktail – Brandy and ChampagneAutumn and Winter

    Mulled Wine

    Madeira

    Percy Special – Cherry Brandy and Whisky

    Rusty Nail – Drambuie and Whisky

    Another popular wine is Beringer Zinfandel Blush - a sparkling Rose this can be taken as a welcoming drink or with your wedding breakfast.