Catering at Sprivers Mansion
You choice of catering at Sprivers MansionHere are some Menu Prices & Suggestions from Nicole and Lesley of the Curious Eatery, our bespoke in-house caterers …..
3 course menus range from £45 to £66 per head
Country style picnic menus start at £33 per head
Barbecues start at £27 per head
Feel free to bring your own ideas and to use any of these suggestions to create your own unique bespoke menu.
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- Wedding menu
- Wedding BBQ menu
- Garden Party menu
- Canapes
- Evening food
- Vegan & Vegetarian menu
- Children's menu
- Bar menu
- Local Beers & Wines bar menu
£66 per head bespoke menu
Starter
Goats cheese and smokedgarlic crème Brule
Friday Street Farm asparagus salad, lovage puree, hazelnut crumble, lemon foam
Main
Roundoak Hebridean lamb bun
Lamb cutlet encased in braised lamb breast, savoy cabbage and
crispy polenta pastry. Salsa verde. Jus
Spring vegetables
Broccoli, broad beans, peas, courgettes, cherry tomatoes
with chervil, citron yoghurt
Roasted assorted New potatoes
with rosemary, thyme, garlic and fennel pollen
(also known as spice of the angels!)
Dessert
Celebration of Strawberries
Raspberry sorbet, strawberry gel, strawberry and chilli jelly,
freeze dried strawberry yoghurt, strawberry meringue,
strawberry pearls and Great British strawberries
Please note, these are sample bespoke menus and may be subject to price changes
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£49.50 per head bespoke menu
Starter
Autumn salad
Beetroot, butternut, pickled carrot, whipped feta and
toasted cobnuts with a carrot top dressing
Main
Pork and black pudding Wellington
Baked stuffed baby apple and a shallot and cider puree
Served with buttery Savoy Cabbage, thyme and
rosemary roasted baby Kent potatoes
Dessert
Baked Alaska
Malva sponge, vanilla ice cream, Italian meringue with
a quince puree and a blackberry and elderberry syrup
Please note, these are sample bespoke menus and may be subject to price changes
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£66 per head bespoke menu
Starter
Cashew nut pate
encased in mandarin jelly
Main
Seared Hedgerow game Venison carpaccio
beetroot and kale crisps, pickled radishes
Italian seafood salad
Prawns, mussels, and squid marinated in olive oil, citrus,
garlic, parsley and cayenne pepper
Pearl Barley salad
Roma tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, spring onion,
lime juice, rapeseed oil and pistachios
Autumn root veg slaw
Carrot, celeriac and beetroot slaw, orange, coriander
and rosemary dressing.
Burrata salad
Rocket, courgette ribbons, crispy prosciutto and sage,
pomegranate molasses and truffle oil
Dessert
Texture of apples
Mini toffee apples, apple mousse, apple crumble,
apple jelly and an apple puree
Please note, these are sample bespoke menus and may be subject to price changes
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£46.50 per head bespoke menu
Starter
Ham hock terrine
Curious piccalilli, mustard mayo, mustard cress salad
Main
Slow braised beef shin
Herby dumpling, cardamom glazed dumpling,
buttered kale, rich red wine jus
Dessert
Trio of desserts
Caramel cheesecake, raspberry meringue kisses,
Chantilly cream, chocolate brownie
Please note, these are sample bespoke menus and may be subject to price changes
Curious Braai Menus
Curious Salads
Curious coleslaw of savoy cabbage, heritage carrots and red onion
Curious potato salad of new potatoes, capers, shallots, Dijon, chives and parsley
Traditional Greek salad, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, olives, feta and oregano
Israeli cous cous, chervil, citron, tomato, cucumber, feta and rocket pesto
Heirloom tomato salad with red onion, capers, white balsamic and basil
Curious Super Salads
Beetroot and walnut salad, pomegranate molasses, tarragon and chervil
Chargrilled aubergine and courgette, balsamic, coriander, chilli, red onion and mint
Sprouting lentil salad, roasted pumpkin, feta, tarragon, marinated cranberries and candied walnuts
Green bean, mange toute, sugar snap peas, mint, lemon and baobab dressing
Little Curious £27.00/head
Curious Beef burger
and
Selection of local sausages
with
Chakalaka, fragrant tomato, pepper, shallot, garlic and olive oil relish
Soft rolls
Curious coleslaw of savoy cabbage, heritage carrots and red onion
Curious potato salad of new potatoes, capers, shallots, Dijon, chives and parsley
Followed by
Help yourself pudding e.g meringue kisses, cream and mixed berries
Big Curious £35.00/head
Fennel and coriander marinated lamb chops
or
Lemon and thyme marinated chicken breast
and
Whole mackerel with chermoula
With
3 salad choices from the Curious Salad list
and
Help yourself pudding e.g Warm malva pudding and cream
Super Curious £42.00/head
Choose 3 from
Lemon and thyme marinate chicken breast
Fennel and coriander marinated lamb chop
Halloumi marinated in chilli and garlic
White fish in lemon and garlic butter or peri peri
and
1 salad choice from the curious salad list
and
2 choices from the Curious luxury salad list
and
Plated dessert e.g Champagne and fresh berry jelly, raspberry sorbet, liquorish meringue and baby basil
Super Duper Curious £49.00/head
Choose 3 from
Peri peri whole spatchcock chicken
Whole butterflied lamb leg marinated in fennel and coriander seed
Beef skirt steak fresh coriander and chilli and garlic
Whole shell on butterflied king prawns
and
1 salad choice from the Curious salad list
and
3 salad choices from the Curious Luxury salad list
and
Plated dessert e.g Pistachio and olive oil sponge, blackberry puree, pistachio brittle, citrus sour cream and fresh raspberries
£33.00 per head garden party menus
Darling Buds
Seasonal vegetable quiche e.g Rosemary and garlic marinated tomato, cheddar and roasted pepper
Charcuterie platter
coleslaw, savoy cabbage, heritage carrot and red onion
2 seasonal salads
e.g baby potato, Dijon, shallot, caper and dill dressing
followed by
Rich chocolate brownie and clotted cream
Or
Sugar and Spice
Lebanese chicken and rice salad
Seasonal vegetable quiche e.g Parmesan, broccoli and tarragon
Coleslaw, savoy cabbage, heritage carrot and red onion
2 seasonal salads
e.g green bean, courgette and pea with a coriander and hazelnut pesto
followed by
summer fruit jelly
Or
Solstice
Seasonal vegetable tart e.g Roasted tomato, olives, rocket and goats cheese
Smoked fish platter of smoked salmon, smoked mackerel pate, smoked mussels, crusty bread
Coleslaw, savoy cabbage, heritage carrots and red onion
2 seasonal salads
e.g Roasted butternut and spinach with saffron yogurt and sunflower seeds
followed by
Strawberries and cream
Canape list;
£10 for 4 choices £12 for 5 choices
Meat;
Mini posh dogs
mustard mayo, ketchup, pickled shallots
Pork and herb sausage rolls
Home- made piccalilli puree
Aberdeen angus Beef tartare spoons
salsa verde, parmesan crisp
Chicken teriyaki skewers
lime and chilli dipping sauce
Beef wellington; vol au vont
rare roast beef, mushroom duxelle and horseradish cream, kale chip
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto
garlic aoli (when is season) served in wheatgrass
Fish;
Blinis, cured mackerel
beetroot mousse, cucumber pickle, caviar
Prawn pil pil skewers in shot glasses
tomato mayonnaise and garlic oil
Salmon and avocado nori rolls
wasabi, soy mayo and caviar (£1 supplement)
Scallops wrapped in pancetta
truffled cauliflower puree and mushroom dust (£1 supplement)
Thai fish balls with chilli
lemongrass and coriander, lime and pea tartare
Smoked salmon mini muffins
with horseradish cream cheese and dill
Sesame tuille cones filled with tuna tartare
wasabi mayo, toasted sesame seeds (£1 supplement)
Veg:
Crunchy Crudité bundles
in shot glasses, seasonal hummus, rapeseed oil, nigella seeds
Heirloom tomato bruschetta
radish, basil and shallot salad
Tomato gazpacho shot
with celery and red pepper sticks
Pea and broad bean crostini
rapeseed oil, mint (when is season)
Panko crumbed strong cheddar cheese croquettes
Home- made hp sauce
Golden beet and goats cheese tart tartine
beetroot crisp, hazelnut dust
Evening Food
Meat;
Posh Dogs £8
Artisan hot dog roll, herby sausage, caramelised onions, tomato mayonnaise and American mustard
Pork and herb sausage rolls £3.50
Gourmet burgers £9
Beef pattie, cheddar cheese, soft artisan roll, gem lettuce, curious relish, burger sauce, and pickle
Pulled pork £8
Soft roll, apple sauce, crispy prosciutto
Farmstyle platter £12
Scotch eggs, pork pies, falafel scotch egg, home-made picallili
Tandoori chicken kebab £9.50
Pita bread, mint yoghurt, cabbage slaw
Fish;
Fish and chips £9
Deep fried white fish, chips, tartare sauce
Crispy calamari £8
Marie rose mayonnaise
Veg:
Cheese board £12
Local Kentish cheeses, crackers, curious chutneys, grapes, celery, dates, and honeycomb
Quiche £4
Caramelised red onion, butternut, cherry tomato, feta and rosemary
Veggie burger £7.50
Soft artisan roll, chickpea, cumin, coriander and sesame pattie, basil pesto, tomato chutney, gem luttuce
Vegan:
Vegan burger £9
Pulse, beetroot and soya pattie, soft artisan roll, vegan cheese, pesto, cashew mayonnaise, gem lettuce
Curried falafel £7.50
Chickpea falafel, curried coconut and cashew sauce, salsa
Vegan menu choices
£43.50
Starters
Spring salad
Asparagus, pea and broad bean salad, lemon and rapeseed, pea tendrils
Tomato gazpacho
Cold Spanish tomato soup with celery, cucumber and red pepper concasse, herb croutons
Chargrilled polenta Cake
Roasted red pepper sauce, chargrilled melange of baby veg, basil pesto
Main
Falafel curry
Falafel, curried cashew and coconut sauce, steamed jasmine rice, tomato, shallot, chilli and coriander salsa
Vegetable bun
Spinach, carrot and nut bun, encased in savoy cabbage and crispy polenta pastry served with seasonal vegetables
Whole roasted cauliflower steak
Beetroot and courgette noodles, spring onion salsa,
Dessert
Strawberry salad
Raspberry sorbet, strawberry salad,
strawberry meringue, baby basil
Chocolate sorbet
Mango and lime, fresh coconut, meringue
Blueberry cheesecake
Blueberry and vanilla, fresh blueberries
Please note, these are sample bespoke menus and may be subject to price changes
Vegetarian mains
£44.50 (price for 3 courses)
Whole roasted cauliflower steak
Cumin and paprika dusted cauliflower steak, beetroot and butternut noodles, garlic yoghurt, spring onion salsa
Spring lasagna
Baked layers of courgette, cream cheese, basil, lemon and toasted fennel, topped with parmesan, wild garlic pesto, rocket salad
Herb gnocchi
Pan fried herb gnocchi, fricassee of samphire, peas, and beans, crumbled feta cheese
Beetroot and goats cheese pithivier
Crispy puff pastry pie filled with goats cheese, roasted beetroot and beetroot and port puree, served with sauted spinach and candied walnuts
CHILDRENS MENU
Crumbed fish goujons, fresh garden peas, potato wedges and tartare sauce
Herbed sausages, creamy mash potatoes, buttery green vegetables, gravy
Spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce
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Chocolate brownie and squirty cream
Fresh fruit salad
Jelly and custard
Beers
Peroni – £4
Moretti – £4
Real Ale – Harveys £4
Doombar – £4.50
Wines and bubbly
House white £3.50 125ml /£4,50 175ml
House red £3.50 125ml/ £4.50 175ml
Rose £3.50 125ml/ £4.50 175ml
Prosecco £4.50 125ml
Spirits all £3 25ml
Smirnoff vodka
Gordons gin
Jack Daniels whiskey
Barcardi rum
Jagermiester
Tequila
Soft drinks £1.50 250ml
Still or sparkling
Coco cola and diet
Lemonade
Tonic water
Energy drink
Orange juice
Splash £1
Arrival Drinks
Prosecco £3.00 pp
Pimms £2.50 pp
Elderflower £1.50 pp
Table Drinks
White wine £15 per bottle
Red wine £15 per bottle
Sparkling mineral water £3
Still mineral water £3
Beers
Peroni – £4
Curious brew – £4.50
Curious IPA – £4.50
Cellar head stout – £4.50
Turners medium dry cider £5
Wines and bubbly
House white £3.50 125ml /£4,50 175ml
House red £3.50 125ml/ £4.50 175ml
Chapel down Bacchus £7 175ml £28 bottle
Chapel down Union red £7 175ml £28 bottle
Hush Heath Nanette’s English Rose £6 175ml/ £25 bottle
Chapel down brut classic £8 125ml
Prosecco £4.50 125ml
Spirits all £4 25ml
Lux Vodka
Anno Gin
Greensand rum
Sandemann
Jagermiester
Tequila
Soft drinks £1.50 250ml
Still or sparkling
Coco cola and diet
Energy drink splash £1
Soft drinks £2 250ml
Fentimans Lemonade
Fever tree Tonic water
Chegworth Orange juice
Bardsley apple juice
Splash £1
Arrival Drinks
Prosecco £3.00 pp
Chapel Down brut £7
Pimms £2.50 pp
Elderflower £1.50 pp
Table Drinks
House white wine £15
House red wine £15
Chapel Down Bacchus £28
Chapel Down Union red £28
Sparkling mineral water £3
Still mineral water £3
Whats included in the price?
- All crockery, cutlery and glassware
- Kitchen staff
- Event manager for the day
- A complementary tasting
- Menu advice and creation of your bespoke menu
- Site visits
- Setting up cutlery, tables, glassware on the day
- Refrigeration
- 20% VAT
Whats not included in the price?
Kitchen equipment:
This is hired in line with the chef’s needs according to your chosen menu, ie a barbecue or hog roast will require none, a complex 3 course meal for 150 guests will require more
Waiting staff:
We can provide staff at an hourly rate, according to the number of guests and level of service required, which could range from a self-service buffet or barbecue to a dedicated member of staff for each table
Napkins and linens.