Christmas Brochure

SEASONS GREETINGS
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
“To have our christmas party in such grand surroundings
was a real treat. The venue, food and staff were amazing.
Its just a shame our christmas party, only comes around
once a year”.
Christmas is nearly apon us and you may have been given the challenging task of organising your Christmas
party.
Our team is here to help!
We offer Christmas venue hire for formal corporate parties or smaller work gatherings, along with festive lunches,
buffets, street food and the full Christmas dinners from our catering partners, Astridges & Posh Nosh.
As you can see from the menus, we can cater for a wide varieties of taste, styles and party size, whether you’re looking to hire either of our Terrace rooms, Ballroom, Courtyard or the whole venue.
Our event manager will guide you through the booking process and be there at the event to ensure everything
runs smoothly.
Here at Exeter Castle we have several unique spaces for your event. The splendid Castle Courtyard is ideal
for outdoor events, whether it be a Coldplay concert, festival or something smaller.
For indoor events such as weddings, parties and conferences, we have our two Terrace rooms and the
magnificent Ballroom.
If you would like more information, would like to book or to arrange a viewing please contact our
events manager on Tel: +44 (0)1392 420703 or Email: enquiry@exetercastle.co.uk
BALLROOM CAPACITY - SEATS UPTO 180
TERRACE ROOM 1 - SEATS UPTO 80
TERRACE ROOM 2 - SEATS UPTO 80
FOYER BAR - 100 STANDING
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
“What a way to see in the new year, at such a historic
and beautiful place in the heart of Exeter. I would highly
recommend this venue to anyone wanting to make their
celebrations extra special”.
NU
ME
Christmas Menu 1
£29.95 plus VAT per person
(to include cutlery, crockery and staffing)
STARTER
Homemade winter vegetable soup served with freshly baked chunky
bread .
Mini butchers sausages drizzled with a sticky honey and sesame
glaze topped with roasted red onions.
Prawn cocktail
MAIN
Traditional roast turkey with sage, red onion and cranberry stuffing. Served with potato’s roasted in goose fat, pig in blanket, honey
roasted parsnips, cider braised red cabbage, and sprouts.
Served with christmas gravy
Venison sausages served with creamy mash potato, garden peas and
red wine gravy.
Homity pie, honey roasted parsnips, cider braised red cabbage,
sprouts and gravy.
Butternut squash & sage risotto.
DESSERT
Homemade crackle choc top brownies served with Devon
clotted cream.
Homemade individual sherry trifles.
Winter berry pavlova nests.
Christmas Menu 2
HOT BUFFET
£18.95 plus VAT per person
Hot roasted turkey served in a variety of freshly baked ciabatta rolls along
with home made sage, red onion and cranberry stuffing and a christmas chutney.
Vegetarian option - brie and cranberry tartlet or orange and chestnut falafel.
Pigs in blankets - butcher chipolata’s wrapped in streaky bacon.
Braised red cabbage with local cider, apple and sultanas
Traditional roast potatoes in goose fat, rosemary and garlic.
Seasonal roasted root vegetables
Hot homemade filo mince pies served with Brandy cream.
Individual Christmas pudding truffles with chocolate and rum.
Christmas Menu 3
HOT BUFFET
£16.95 plus VAT per person
Sliced turkey
Sliced honey and mustard glazed gammon
Brie and cranberry tartlets
Mini Yorkshire puddings with rare beef and horseradish Date and walnutbread
Home made spiced nuts
Home made chutney
Rocket orange walnut and feta salad
Pigs in blankets
Winter rustic cheese board
Home made fruity christmas biscotti
Mince pies with clotted cream
Canapés
8 choices, 8 per person – charged at £10.00 + vat per person (£12.00 inc vat)
Cones of Salt and Pepper Squid with Garlic Aioli
Tempura Vegetables with Devon Fire Mayo (v)
Baby Jacket Potatoes filled with Smoked Haddock Mousse and Soft Boiled Quails Egg and Cavier
Bocconcini wrapped in Parma Ham with Harlequin Olives and Oven Cured Tomatoes
Confit Duck with Pickled Black Cherry and Spiced Plum Dip
Peppered Fillet Steak with Onion Rings and Chip Puree
Honey and Soy King Prawns and Satay Sauce Skewer
Crispy Miniature Falafel with Harissa Sauce (v)
Sweet – choice of 3, 2 per person
Mini Ice Cream Cones with Brandy Ice Cream and Christmas Pudding Crumble
Mulled Wine infused Turkish Delight
Dark Chocolate and Cointreau Tartlet with Caramelised Orange
Christmas Dining
Set Menu
£18.00 + vat per person (£21.60 inc vat)
Starter
Celeriac and Thyme Soup finished with Crispy Pancetta and Crispy Garlic Croutons (can be
served veggie if required)
Freshly Baked Breads and Butter
Main Course
Roast Crown of Devon Turkey with Traditional Trimmings and Rich Pan Gravy
Posh Nut Roast; Braised Red Lentil, Wild Mushroom, Spinach and Mixed Spiced Nuts with
Herby Cream Sauce (v)
Served with...
Traditional Roasties
Chunky Winter Roots
Sprouts and Golden Baby Onions
Classic Carrot and Swede Mash
Dessert
Festive Trio
Black Forest Macaroon, Christmas Pudding Baked Alaska and Clementine Pannacotta
Xmas Street Food
Choose 2 categories from below with 3 items in each category
(each guest will get two items to eat)
Each will be set up to create mini festival stands, food is served in high quality disposable packaging
£15.00 + vat per person (£18.00 inc vat)
‘Taste of India’
Chicken Tikka Massala
Lamb Dansak
Seafood Pathia
Seasonal Vegetable Biryani
Served with Pilau Rice, Poppadoms, Naan Breads, Lime
Pickle, Mango Chutney,
Mint Sauce and Onion Salad
‘Hot Wok’
Kung Po Hot Chilli Chicken
Beef with Cashew’s and Black Bean Sauce
Sweet and Sour King Prawns
Salt and Pepper Tofu with Ginger and Spring Onions
Served with Special Fried Rice, Singapore Noodles, Prawn
Crackers, Veggie Spring Rolls, Soy Sauce and Sweet Chilli
‘Fun Buns’
BBQ Pulled Pork with Apple and Fennel Coleslaw
Turkey Bap with Cranberry and Stuffing
Jerk Shredded Chicken with Chargrilled Pineapple
Marinated Mackerel with Chilli and Lime, finished with
Vine Tomato Salsa
Falafel with Cucumber Yoghurt and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji with Curried Yoghurt
Simply served with Tossed Mixed Salad of Maddocks
Leaves, Tomatoes,
Radish and Onions
‘Posh Dogs’
Cider Dog – Pork and Apple Sausage with Mustard, Mature
Cheddar and Piccalilli
Moo Dog – Beef Sausage with Guacamole, Sour Cream,
Tomato Salsa and Lime
Exe Dog – Fish Goujons, Tartare Sauce, Fresh Pea and Mint
Crush and Rocket
Greek Dog – Chickpea, Olive and Halloumi with Mango
Salsa and Cured Tomatoes
Served with Summer Coleslaw and Maddocks Tossed Salad
‘Fun at the Fair’
Doughnuts and Dips; Mini Sugared Doughnuts with
Lots of Dips
Homemade Ice Cream with Clotted Cream and Sweet
Shot Toppings
Lots of Lollies and Cake Pops, Toffee Popcorn, Funky
Chocolate and Candied Nuts
Jelly Shots; Weird and Wonderful flavoured Jellies
Posh Pies’ – choose three
Steak and Otter Ale
Chicken, Chorizo and Leek
Pork, Stuffing and Caramelised Apple
Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea
Haddock, Smoked Cheddar and Wholegrain Mustard
Goats Cheese, Sweet Potato, Spinach and Red Onion
Classic Cheese, Potato and Onion
Served with Creamy Mash and Homemade Gravies,
Golden Onions and Minted Peas
Christmas Dining
£24.95 + vat per person (£29.95 inc vat)
Your guests will need to select their menu in advance, all guests will need to have
a name card on the table detailing their chosen dishes.
A template can be supplied for this purpose.
Starter
Celeriac and Thyme Soup finished with Crispy Pancetta and Crispy Garlic Croutons
(can be served veggie if required)
Duo of Salmon – Oak Smoked Salmon and Poached Salmon and Dill Mousse served
with Balsamic Beetroot Relish
Confit Duck Spring Roll presented with Orange Salad, Oriental Vegetables and Honey and Soy Reduction
Winter Leek, Potato and Chive Terrine with Watercress and Goats Cheese Salad and
Port Syrup (v)
Freshly Baked Breads and Butter
Main Course
Roast Crown of Devon Turkey with Traditional Trimmings and Rich Pan Gravy
Lightly Spiced Fillet of Cod served with Root Vegetable and Haricot Bean Ragout,
finished with Herb Oil and Micro Leaves
Celebration of Beef- Croquette of Braised Brisket, Chargrilled Rump and Oxtail Gravy served with Slow Roasted Roots and Creamy Mash
Posh Nut Roast; Braised Red Lentil, Wild Mushroom, Spinach and Mixed Spiced Nuts
with Herby Cream Sauce (v)
Served with...
Traditional Roasties
Chunky Winter Roots
Sprouts and Golden Baby Onions
Classic Carrot and Swede Mash
Dessert
Festive Trio
Black Forest Macaroon, Christmas Pudding Baked Alaska and Clementine Pannacotta
Or
Poached Winter Fruits with Vanilla Sabayor and Mulled Wine Reduction
Additional courses charged at £40.00 per table of 10
West Country Cheese Platter – a selection of local cheeses with savoury
biscuits, chutney, celery and grapes
EXETER CASTLE
EXETER’S PREMIER EVENT VENUE
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS VENUE HIRE
EXETER CASTLE, CASTLE STREET
EXETER, EX4 3PU
TEL: +44 (0)1392 420703
ENQUIRY@EXETERCASTLE.CO.UK
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