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General Information

Please note that these menus are priced for all events that are taking part in 2015; our menu

prices increase annually in line with the average food price index.

The menus are designed as a sample so if you wish to create or change them in any way, then

please feel free to use your imagination; a food meeting can be booked to discuss all

requirements and ideas.

We encourage you to select 2 dishes for starter and main courses, one of these being a

vegetarian option. If you wish to have more choices for your guests we can cater for this but at

an extra cost.

We offer food tastings on an annual basis to which all couples are invited to attend by Matara.

Please contact Matara directly for quotations on menus.

All menu prices that are quoted to you are inclusive of VAT and include standard white table

cloths and napkins; also included is all glassware, linen, cutlery & service.

Should you require alternative tableware or additional staff these will be provided to you at a

cost.

*At the time of booking your event with Matara a £750.00 inc VAT catering deposit is required;

this will be deducted from your final food invoice 30 days prior to your event.

Final Numbers and any special dietary requirements must be confirmed to Matara at the latest

4 weeks prior to your event.

We also require a copy of your working table plan no later than 1 week prior to your event.

Please note we can cater for a maximum of 150 guests, our 5ft round tables seat 8 – 10 guests.

All dietary requirements can be met.

Children (under 12) can be catered for at your request, either by a separate child’s menu or ½

portions of the adult menu.

All menus are followed by Tea, Coffee and Tisanes

*This is not applicable if you have booked a package.

 

 

 

   

To Nibble with Reception Drinks

Served from Buffet – Grazing Station

Flatbread, Smoked Garlic and Aubergine Caviar, Sun blushed Tomato and Roast Red Pepper Salsa, A selection of marinated Olives and Artichokes

£4.00 per head

Served from Buffet – Mini Afternoon Tea

Assortment of Sandwiches filled with; Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

Egg and Cress Honey Roasted Ham and Mustard

Mini Scones topped with clotted Cream and Jam

Carrot Cake Lemon Sponge £6.50 per head

Additional Items that can be added to the buffet options or selected to be served alone from formal platters

Thai Chicken Bites with Lemon Mayo

Crispy Salmon Cubes and Tomato Relish Spiced Mini Burger

Sticky Maple glazed Belly of Pork Bites Mini Roasted Vegetable and Humus Tart

£1.60 per item per head *Additional items can be created and added however these will be charged at a supplement

 

 

 

 

   

The Sharing Option - Banquet This option is served on platters, boards slate etc to the tables for your guests to share.

Please choose 1 starter, 3 Mains and 1 Pudding

Starter

Meat Platter – Parma Ham, Stuffed sweet peppers, Chorizo, Beef Carpaccio, Chicken and Tomato Roulade, Beetroot Chutney, Mini Salad and Breads

Vegetarian Platter – Humus, Aubergine Caviar with Tortillas, Creamy Wild Mushrooms on

Brioche, Vegetable Fritter with Chilli Jam, Mini Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives.

Seafood Platter – Spicy Crab Cakes with Dill and Lemon Mayo, Avocado and Smoked Fish Salad, Sizzling Garlic Prawns with Lemon Wedges, Crispy Fish Goujons and Tartar Sauce.

Assorted/Make your Own Platter – Please choose 1 from the meat and 2 from the Vegetarian

and 1 from the Fish options above.

Mains

All main dishes come with seasonal vegetables and Potatoes of your choice

Roast Loin of Beef Lemon Roasted Chicken

Roasted Loin of Pork Herb Poached Salmon and Baby Prawn Cream Sauce

Baked fillet of Seabass and Mixed herb Cream Roasted Red Pepper and Herb Polenta with a mixed mushroom three onion stir fry and

cracked pepper cream with mini salad. Butternut Squash and Chickpea Risotto Slow Roasted Shoulder of Lamb (supp)

Desserts

Chocolate – White Chocolate Crème Brulee, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Brioche and Baileys

Chocolate Pudding, and White Chocolate and Mint Mousse.

The Classics – Sticky Toffee Pudding, Banoffi Pie, Coffee Custard Tart and Butternut Squash and Maple Pie.

Fruities – Summer Fruit Jelly, Raspberry Cheesecake, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Citrus Tart.

 

 

   

The Sharing Option - Feast This option is served on platters, boards slate etc to the tables for your guests to share.

Please choose 1 starter, 1 Main and 1 Pudding

Starter

Cheese Starter – Brie Wedges with a Chilli Jam, Crisp Flatbread, Humus and Crudities.

Salad Starter – Rustic Salad of Roasted Peppers, Sweet Onion and Strips of Lemon Chicken.

Meat Starter – Ham Hock Terrine, Liver Parfait, Spinach and Garlic Falafel, Chutney, Hummus, Tomato Salsa and a selection of Breads.

Mixed Starter – Peppered Salmon with a coriander lemon cream, mushroom, Tomato and

Mozzarella Brushetta.

Mains

Pork - Braise Belly of Pork, Leek and Herb Sausages, white pudding with a three onion compote, served with onion mash and mixed vegetables.

Beef – Roast Loin of Beef, Roasted Vegetable Terrine, served with Yorkshire pudding, roast

potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Lamb – Tagine of Lamb with prunes and apricots, spiced vegetable Tagine, with herbed cracked bulgur wheat, mixed salad and bread.

Chicken – Half Lemon Chicken, chickpea and pumpkin risotto with a bean & onion stew and

sautéed new potatoes.

Fish – Poached Salmon with a sautéed onions, peppers and leeks, Roasted Aubergine with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella with a spiced herb rice and dressed salad.

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie and Mixed Fruit Cream

White Chocolate Brioche Pudding with Raspberry Sauce Citrus Tart with a Lemon and Lime Cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding with a butterscotch sauce and fruit compote. Classic Eton Mess with Berry Compote

£38.50 per head

 

 

 

   

To Entertain – Simple Dining

A more simple approach served at the table.

Please choose 1 starter, 1 Main and 1 Dessert

Starters Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Soup - £8.00 per head

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad with roasted fennel, red onion and peppers - £8.95 per head

Horseradish and Mackerel Pate with Crisp Breads- £8.95 per head

Sun blushed Tomato and Leek Tart with herb salad and balsamic Glaze - £9.00 per head

Confit Duck with Orange Salad and berry vinaigrette -£9.50 per head

Hot Fish Balls with a pickled cucumber salad and herb dressing -£9.50 per head

Chicken Liver Parfait dressed leaves and finger toast – £8.50 per head

Woodland Mushroom Brushetta with a blue cheese sauce. - £8.95 per head

Main course

Honey and Mustard Glazed Pork with a apple and cider reduction – £20.95 per head

Rustic Beef Loin, chunky roasted tomatoes, mushroom& spiced cubed potatoes – £23.00 per

head

Classic Paella of Pork, Chicken, Chorizo fresh herbs and saffron rice -£21.50 per head

Vegetable Gateaux with Herb Pesto, smoked cheese glaze and tomato relish -£18.00 per

head

Brest of chicken cooked in a tomato, orange and chorizo sauce – £19.95per head

Fillet of Seabass on Pesto Mash with a chive and red pepper emulsion -£22.50 per head

Roast Pork Stuffing Roast Potatoes and Cider Sauce -£19.95 per head

Pan Fried Duck Breast on Cauliflower Mash, with a berry and brandy Sauce -£22.50 per head

Desserts

Raspberry and Chocolate Torte and Fruit Coulis

Dessert Trio of Berry Cheesecake, Double Chocolate Bread Pudding and Crème Brulee

Cherry and Almond Tart with Stewed Cherry Compote

Chocolate Brownie with a whipped coffee cream

Mixed Fruit Crumble served with Custard or Cream

Raspberry and Vanilla Cheesecake

Coconut Cream Tart with a Vanilla Cream

All desserts £8.25 per head

 

 

 

 

   

To Enjoy - Formal Dining A more traditional approach served at the table.

Please choose 1 starter, 1 Main and 1 Dessert

Starters

Soups:- Roasted Beetroot and Garlic with a thyme cream, Three Onion and Herb, Coconut

Chicken and Mushroom (Thai style), Tomato and Spring Onion or Curried Leek and Apple.-£8

Confit of Paprika Chicken, Aubergine and Tomato Caviar with crisps breads and mini salad.-£9

Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato Salad with Crispy Onions -£8

Ham Hock Parfait, Pineapple and sweet pepper salsa, leaf garnish and herb pesto dressing -£9

Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto, Salad Garnish, shaved parmesan and red pepper pesto -£8

Spiced Goats Cheese and Leek Tart with a green Tomato Relish -£8

Sweet Onion and Chicken Liver Pate with Toasted Brioche - £8.50

Peppered Mackerel with a Beetroot, Cress, spring onion salad and coriander and lemon

dressing -£9.00

Vegetable Pakora with a chili and green tomato Jam -£8.95

Main course

½ Roasted Lemon Chicken with a green Pea, leek and fennel Cassoulet - £ 20.95

Braised Steak on Red Cabbage with Caramelized shallots, Spring Onion Mash and red wine

and berry sauce - £21.50

Salmon Wellington with a vegetable Medley and herbed white sauce. -£21.95

Confit of Duck Leg on Puy lentils with a caramelized onion and mulled wine sauce £20.95

Slow Roasted Belly of Pork on wilted cabbage and crispy bacon with sage crushed new

potatoes. £20.95

Pan Fried Fillet of Seabass, sautéed potatoes, baby prawn and lemon cream sauce. -£22.50

Marinated Shank of Lamb slow cooked on Olive Oil and garlic Mash with a mint and apricot

sauce. -£22.50

Roasted Peppered Chicken with Sautéed leek and onions and a chunky Tomato Compote

£19.95

Desserts

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce

Black Cherry Cheesecake and a Dark Chocolate Cream

White Chocolate and Mint Mousse

Mixed Berry Cream Brûlée with Sponged Fingers

Sticky Rice with Mango Compote and Mint Syrup

Pecan Pie with Whipped Vanilla Cream

Mango Shrikhand Tart and Mango Custard

Passion Fruit Charlotte and Stewed Fruit Compote

All at £8.25 per head

 

 

 

   

Options for the Alternatives

Please see below additional items that are suitable for you to choose as an alternative to your

meat/fish starter or main for those guests who have specific dietary requirements.

Roast Pepper Brie en Croute with Onion Marmalade and Garnish (V)

Roast Pumpkin and Garlic Risotto (DF) (GF) (V)

An open vegetable Tart (DF) (V)

Crispy Root Vegetable Hash with a mixed bean stew (GF) (V)

Sesame Coated Falafel spiced Tomato and Tamrin Relish (can be made GF and DF) ( V)

Jerk Tofu and Vegetable Noodle Salad. (DF) (GF) (V)

Mixed Veg Pakora with a mint and Cucumber Raita (DF) (V)

Each priced at £17.50

 

 

 

   

Alfresco - The Spit/BBQ

Classic Hog Roast – Pork, Crackling, Stuffing, Apple Sauce, Rolls.-£11

The Bespoke BBQ – Marinated Steak, Gourmet Burgers inc the trimmings, Chinese Style Ribs, Marinated Chicken and Teriyaki Salmon Steaks *we ask that you choose 3 of the above served with

a mixture of Salads and Breads. – £26.50

The Bespoke Spit – On the spit Venison, Lamb or Pork served with Roasted Vegetables and Choice of Potatoes, Salads, Sauces and Breads.*we ask that you choose one meat and this is

dependant on availability Pork - £19.00 per head inc VAT

Buffets

Classic Buffet

Local Gammon served with Grilled Pineapple Whole Glenarm organic Irish salmon poached in white wine and garnished with sesame

vegetables Prawn tartlets

Piri Piri Spiced Chicken Pieces Cheese and red onion tart

Minted New Potatoes Cubed Rustic Potatoes

Spiced Coleslaw Mixed Bean Salad

Roasted Vegetables and Homemade Pesto Herb Salad

At £28.95

 

 

 

   

Evening Munch

Open Sandwiches – Please choose two from the following fillings..

Smoked Salmon with Garlic and Chive Cream Cheese Caramelised Onions and Sausage

Bacon and Mushroom with a Balsamic Glaze Sautéed Beef and Onions

Ham and Cheese with Wholegrain Mustard Pulled Pork with Spiced BBQ Sauce

Roasted Flat Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers in a mixed herb Pesto Served hot from open buffet.

At £7.95

Classic Hog Roast – Pork, Crackling, Stuffing, Apple Sauce, Rolls. - £11

The Bespoke BBQ – Marinated Steak, Gourmet Burgers inc the trimmings, Chinese Style Ribs,

Marinated Chicken and Teriyaki Salmon Steaks *we ask that you choose 3 of the above served with

a mixture of Salads and Breads –£ 26.50

Cheese Board and Antipasti Buffet - Mature Cheddar and Brie Served with Warm Breads, Crackers, Celery and Grapes, Chutneys, Sun Dried Tomatoes,

Apricots, Olives, Olive oil and balsamic vinegar, 2 cured meats of the chef’s choice.

At £14.50

 

 

 

Package Menus

Please note these menus are only available to those who have booked a package deal with

Matara. Please choose 1 starter, 1 Main and 1 Dessert; all special dietary requirements can be

met

Starters

Tomato and Spring Onion Coconut Chicken and Mushroom (Thai style)

Chicken Liver Parfait dressed leaves and finger toast Horseradish and Mackerel Pate with Crisp Breads

Sun blushed Tomato and Leek Tart with herb salad and balsamic Glaze

Mains

½ Roasted Lemon Chicken with a green Pea, leek and fennel Cassoulet

Roast Pork Stuffing Roast Potatoes and Cider Sauce

Vegetable Gateaux with Herb Pesto, smoked cheese glaze and tomato relish

Classic Fish Paella Cumberland Sausage served with Mash, Onion Gravey and Peas

Crispy Root Vegetable Hash with a mixed bean stew (GF) (V)

Desserts

Brioche and Baileys Chocolate Pudding Sticky Rice with Mango Compote and Mint Syrup Chocolate Brownie with a whipped coffee cream

Mixed Fruit Crumble served with Custard or Cream Coconut Cream Tart with a Vanilla Cream

At £ 35