Event Food Menus

The Venue Group has 3 main event menus, and 1 children’s 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 £3 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
Spicy Beef, Mozzarella, Roast Peppers, Jalapenos
Chorizo, Sundried Tomato, Mozzarella, Wild Rocket
Roast Garlic, Mozzarella & Italian Herbs (V)

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
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 £3 per person. A minimum of 50% of your guests is required.

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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 £3 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 £3 per person. A minimum of 50% of your guests is required.

 

children menu

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

Drinks Packages

TESTIMONIALS

  • For our Wedding Breakfast, we chose the relaxed menu, where one guest at each table became the ‘chef.’ This was a huge hit with our guests, and the food was brilliant. After each course, the head waiter checked in with my wife and me to make sure everything was perfect—a lovely touch that didn’t go unnoticed.

    One of the biggest reasons we chose Ashton Lodge was how inclusive and accommodating they were. Many venues we looked at only had space for one bride to get ready, but Ashton Lodge had no hesitation in allocating the Bridal Suite as a second dressing room so we could both have our own space. We didn’t want to see each other before the ceremony, and Natalie and her team made sure we didn’t. They handled everything so seamlessly that it felt like they had done this a thousand times before, which made us feel completely comfortable.

    Our day was truly perfect, and we would highly recommend Ashton Lodge to any couple—straight or LGBTQ+—looking for a beautiful, welcoming venue to celebrate their special day. From start to finish, we felt incredibly well looked after.

    A huge thank you to Natalie and all the staff at Ashton Lodge Country House!
    Elizabeth & Tiffany Hughes

  • We had our wonderful wedding at Plum Park Manor in October 24. It was an absolutely amazing day! We have had the best experience throughout the planning process and on the day everything was perfect.

    Before the wedding we went to planning meetings, open days and tasting menus. This really allowed us to see the full beauty of the venue in different settings. The truth is though, we knew this was the place for us on the first time we visited!

    On the actual wedding day Cherrelle kept everything running smoothly. Nothing felt rushed and we were able to enjoy every moment. The food was delicious both at the wedding breakfast and in the evening. The wood fired pizza was a total hit!

    The venue is immaculate and we loved the new pavilion.

    The morning after we were able to share breakfast with our closest family which was a beautiful way to finish our celebrations.

    If you're looking for a wedding venue Plum Park is truly beautiful and the hosts are wonderful to deal with throughout. Thank you to Cherrelle, Claire, Jo, Rowan and everyone else who helped us celebrate.

    Ellen Chapman-Stiff

  • We got married here in October and it was the best day we could have ever imagined. From the first time we viewed the venue to the very last minute the team were incredible. So helpful, let us have the wedding we had always imagined, and were there for us throughout any bumps along the way. Jess who planned everything with us and Vicky who was there for us on the day, I couldn't have wanted anyone else to help me and my wife plan and coordinate our wedding. They were just the best team.

    The food? Wow, we are still getting compliments over a month later about how amazing the food was here. I can highly recommend the Cauliflower Daahl!!!!

    If you are wanting your dream barn wedding, we highly recommend The Great Barn 🤍

    Rebecca

  • We recently had our 'Christmas Wedding' at Milling Barn. From the first viewing we were blown away, we knew immediately that we had found where we wanted to get married.

    The main barn is spectacular. Divided in to 2 sections (Dairy barn & Main barn) and need minimal decoration to look so beautiful. We chose the Relaxed Menu for our wedding breakfast, with it being a week before Christmas day, we went for Turkey! Nearly month on and we are still hearing from our guests about the food. It really was delicious! We had a very small party for the wedding breakfast so the relaxed menu was perfect for us, we were given 4 huge turkeys which we carved at the table by 3 guests of our choice, everyone LOVED this idea! Genius!

    We were all ushered in to the Dairy barn whilst the main barn was set up for the evening entertainment and guests and the room was transformed. From start to finish, we had the best day thanks to Milling Barn, We're both so glad we got married here and if we had our day again, we wouldn't think twice, Milling Barn every time!

    Natalie Whitehead

  • We recently had our wedding here in February

    From the moment we first visited we knew that this venue was the one for us. The venue is just so pretty it doesn’t need loads of decorations.
    We were assigned Niamh as our wedding planner and she was great from start to finish and especially on the day, they go above and beyond to make sure everything is exactly how you want it and make sure you’re at ease.
    The day went seamlessly and it was everything we had wished for and more!

    The food was amazing and so was the breakfast in the morning.
    The only downside was that the accommodation, some of the rooms didn’t have mugs and some essentials, none of the rooms had hot water in the taps and other than the honeymoon suit, all of the rooms have a green light that was so bright some of our guests couldn’t sleep.

    Overall we loved our wedding, we definitely chose the right venue for us and we want to do it all over again!
    Thank you to Niamh and all the staff at milling barns for making our day perfect!

    Gemma and Sean