Christmas and New Year menus

Our regular Day and Evening menus are available in the restaurant throughout December for your Christmas parties. In addition we have our Set Menu with Early Bird special price and new for this year a 3 course menu. All menus and prices are detailed below.

Party Menu

Christmas Party Menu in the Restaurant

3 Courses £17.95

2 Courses £15.95

Available Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays throughout December for parties of 6 or more

Pre orders only - all guests MUST order from the same menu

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day v
served with freshly baked bread

Garlic Mushrooms v
fresh button mushrooms sautéed with garlic, onions and white wine,finished with cream and served with a garlic herb petit pain

Prawn and Smoked Salmon Salad
plump icelandic prawns combined with shredded smoked salmon,served with fresh endive salad dressed with a sour cream and chive dressing

Smoked Duck and Pancetta Salad n
slices of smoked barbury duck served with pancetta, buttered savoy cabbage and roasted chestnuts, finished with a balsamic dressing

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Beef Stroganoff
tender pieces of prime beef flamed in brandy, sautéed with garlic, paprika, onions,and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce

Roast Breast of Chicken
pan seared split breast of chicken served on a creamy bacon, mushroom and leek fricassee

Traditional Roast Turkey
succulent festive roast turkey with all the traditional trimmings and a rich turkey jus

Roast Fillet of Salmon
pave of scottish salmon served with tiger prawns and an avocado and a coriander salsa

Stuffed Red Peppers v n
a duo of red peppers stuffed with cranberries, rocket, walnuts and creamy gorgonzola cheese, roasted and served with a quenelle of sweet potato puree

all main courses served with a panache of vegetables, baby and roasted potatoes

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Lemon Ginger Crunch
a tangy light and creamy mousse made with fresh lemons and local dairy cream set on a ginger biscuit crumb base

Baileys Chocolate Mousse
swirls of decadent white and milk chocolate mousse laced with baileys irish cream,served with crisp rolled wafers

Christmas Pudding with Homemade Brandy Sauce

Set Menu

CHRISTMAS Set Menu

December Set Menu

Early Bird Price: 3 Courses £13.95 - 2 Courses £12.95
(Daily from 4.30pm – 6.30pm and all day Sunday)

Specially for December available for lunchtime from 12.00 noon
for groups of 6 or more - pre orders only and
ALL guests MUST order from the same menu

Late Bird Price: 3 Courses £15.95 - 2 Courses £14.95
(Late Bird NOT available Fridays & Saturdays)

Starters

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day V
served with a freshly baked bread

Garlic Mushrooms
fresh button mushrooms sautéed in garlic, onions and white wine, finished with cream and served with garlic herb bread

Icelandic Prawn Salad

plump icelandic prawns bound in a traditional marie rose sauce, served with mixed salad leaves and freshly baked bread

Mains

Butternut Squash Lasagne V
roasted chunks of butternut squash, onions and spinach layered with a béchamel and a napoli tomato sauce served with garlic bread and crispy salad

Chicken Bordelaise

supreme of chicken pan-fried with onions, tomatoes, garlic and chopped tarragon in a burgundy wine sauce served with baby potatoes and fresh vegetables

Roast Turkey

succulent festive roast turkey with chipolata sausage, traditional sage & onion stuffing with cranberry sauce and roast potatoes

Desserts

Strawberry Cheesecake
a light and creamy homemade cheesecake flavoured with strawberries and set on a shortcake biscuit crumb base

Christmas Pudding
served with homemade brandy sauce

Baileys Chocolate Mousse
swirls of decadent milk and white chocolate baileys mousse topped with chocolate sauce and served with crisp rolled wafers

Chefs Choice

CHRISTMAS CHEF'S CHOICE

Through December we have available every day

Roast Turkey £9.25
succulent festive roast turkey with chipolata sausage, traditional sage & onion stuffing with cranberry sauce and roast potatoes

Christmas Pudding £4.25
served with homemade brandy sauce

Evening

EVENING MENU

available from 6.30pm

Starters

Chef's Homemade Soup of the Day V £3.95
served with a freshly baked bread roll

Garlic Mushrooms V £4.95
fresh button mushrooms saut�ed in garlic, onions and white wine, finished with cream and served with a garlic herb bread

Greek Salad V £5.50
a classic greek salad of sweet cherry tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, red onions and fresh basil tossed with crisp mixed salad leaves and a mustard dressing

Custom House Prawn Salad £5.75
plump pink prawns bound in our own seafood dressing, served with crisp seasonal salad and a freshly baked bread roll

Feta, Walnut and Asparagus Salad V £5.75

grilled spears of asparagus mixed with chunks of toasted feta cheese, tossed with walnuts, fresh rocket and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a lemon and honey mustard dressing

Saut�ed Chicken Livers £5.75
with bacon, shallots, garlic, thyme and sliced mushrooms, flamed in brandy, finished in a rich cream sauce and served with a timbale of basmati rice

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad V n £5.75
goats cheese marinated in chillies, garlic and olive oil grilled and served with a crisp salad and a fresh basil pesto dressing

Moules Marinieres £6.40
bantry bay mussels steamed with lemon, garlic and white wine, finished with cream and freshly chopped parsley, served with a freshly baked bread

Haddock and Smoked Pancetta Fishcakes £5.75
succulent flakes of the finest haddock, diced smoked pancetta, spring onions fresh chillies and lemon zest, pan fried and served with a sweet chilli salsa and a crisp mixed leaf salad

Spicy Pak Choi Chicken £5.95
strips of chicken breast pan fried with spring onions, chilli, garlic and pak choi, drizzled with a ginger and soy dressing

Mains

Aubergine Parmagiana V £8.50
tender slices of aubergine layered with mozzarella, fresh parmesan, basil and a rustic tomato sauce, served with a mixed leaf salad and garlic ciabatta

Hamilton Squash V £8.95
butternut squash stuffed with basmati rice, mixed beans, sun dried tomatoes, chilli, garlic and coriander, oven baked and served with a mixed leaf salad and baby potatoes

Chicken Butterfly £12.25
pan fried split breast of chicken saut�ed with onions, mushrooms and bacon in a creamy white wine sauce served with a choice potatoes and fresh market vegetables

Lemon and Parsley Breaded Chicken £11.95
breast of chicken coated in lemon and parsley breadcrumbs, pan fried and served with a mixed green salad, a homemade spicy tomato salsa and chunky chips

Peppered Escallops of Pork £12.75
succulent escallops of pork fillet, pan fried with shallots and flamed in brandy, topped with an au poivre sauce on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and served with fresh market vegetables

Lamb & Walnut n £13.50
lamb fillet seared pink and served on a bed of walnut mash potato, finished with a mint and rosemary jus and fresh market vegetables

Honey Roasted Duck £13.95
pan seared breast of barbary duck served on a bed of honey and thyme roast potatoes with a fresh redcurrant jus and market vegetables

Prime Fillet Steak Medallions £16.95
local centre cut prime beef medallions coated in crushed peppercorns, pan fried and topped with carmalised shallots finished in a horseradish creme fraiche served with a fresh herb mash and market vegetables

Fish 'n' Chips £8.75
fresh fillet of haddock coated in our own beer batter, deep fried until golden brown, served with chunky chips, salad garnish and a homemade tartare sauce

Pave of Scottish Salmon & Beetroot n £12.95
seared pave of scottish salmon topped served with a creamy beetroot mash dressed with a lemon and basil cream sauce and fresh market vegetables

Mixed Seafood Pasta £9.95
fresh seafood flaked with a white wine and garlic cream sauce, topped with fresh corriander and parmesan cheese

Lemon and Dill Swordfish £13.50
prime grilled swordfish steak, topped with plump tiger prawns served on a bed of asparagus spears, drizzled with a lemon and dill butter served with baby potatoes

Prime Fillet Steak Diane £17.95
local 8oz centre cut prime beef fillet cooked to your liking with mushrooms, shallots and french mustard, flamed in brandy and served with straw and baby potatoes and fresh market vegetables

Blue Cheese Sirloin £14.25
local 10oz centre cut sirloin steak cooked to your liking, flamed in brandy and glazed with a stilton cheese and parsley butter served with fresh market vegetables and a choice of potatoes

Classic Sirloin Steak £14.50
local 10oz centre cut sirloin steak cooked to your liking with a tomato, mushroom and onion garni, served with a choice of potatoes and fresh market vegetables

Custom House Beef Stroganoff £12.95
tender pieces of prime beef flamed in brandy, saut�ed with garlic, paprika, onions and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce, served with basmati rice and vegetables

Lakeland Steak Burger £7.95
char grilled 8oz steak burger made with prime local beef, topped with saut�ed onions and mushrooms, served in a floured bap with chunky chips, salad garnish and a tomato and roasted red pepper chutney

Mexican Beef Chilli £8.50
saut�ed minced beef with garlic, onions, chillies, jalapeno peppers and mixed beans in a spicy tomato sauce served with basmati rice, chilli nachos (fairly hot)

Lasagne Verdi £8.50
mince beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic and oregano layered with lasagne verdi and topped with a smooth cheese sauce and a sprinkling of cheddar and mozzarella, served with garlic ciabatta and a crisp green salad

Cumberland Mash £8.50
lightly spiced cumberland sausage served on a creamy mash with a rich french onion gravy and fresh market vegetables

Prawn alla Pollo Bona Rosa £9.95
penne pasta with tiger prawns, chicken breast, onions, garlic and coriander in a tomato and cream sauce

Steak & Mushroom Pasta £9.50
penne pasta tossed with prime beef, button mushrooms, onions and garlic flamed in a brandy cream sauce and topped with fresh parmesan cheese

Penne alla Pancetta £6.95
penne pasta, bacon, leeks, onions and garlic in a white wine and cream sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Chicken Arrabiata £8.75
penne pasta with succulent chicken breast pieces in a spicy tomato sauce with chillies, garlic, fresh oregano and black olives

Penne Custom House n £6.95
penne pasta with bacon, peppers, onions and spinach in a chilli, garlic, white wine and cream sauce with a hint of pesto

All weights approximate uncooked

If preferred, steaks may be ordered without a sauce

SIDE ORDERS

Pepper or Diane Sauce £1.95

French Fries or Baby Potatoes V £2.50

Panache of Vegetables V £2.50

Side Salad V £2.60
with mixed salad leaves, olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onions with roasted garlic croutons and a classic french dressing

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V single/double
with garlic and parsley butter £1.45 / £2.55
with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli £1.65 / £2.95
with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese £1.95 / £3.55

Nachos & Dips V £3.75
a bowl of spicy chilli corn tortilla chips served with a trio of dips:
spicy tomato salsa, guacamole and a sour cream & chive dressing

Bowl of Olives V £2.25
black pitted olives drizzled with garlic oil

Cajun Potato Wedges V £3.25
potato wedges dusted with cajun spices served with a choice of either: guacamole or spicy tomato salsa or a sour cream and chive dressing

V- vegetarian
n - contains nuts

Day

DAY MENU

available 12 noon to 6.30pm daily

Note: Lunch items (soups, rustics, jackets and baguettes) finish at 5pm

Soup & Filled Half Baguette with Salad Garnish

(vegetarian option always available)
choice of
cheddar V £4.50
cheese savoury V £4.70
ham £4.90
tuna crunch £4.90

Rustic Sandwich
a multi grain or white baguette served with homemade coleslaw and salad garnish with a classic french dressing

with cheddar cheese V £4.65
with cheese savoury V £4.85
with ham £5.45
with coronation chicken and mango £5.45
with tuna crunch £5.45
with prawns marie and rose sauce £5.95

Filled Potatoes
oven baked potatoes served with homemade coleslaw and salad garnish with a classic french dressing
with butter V £3.95
with cheddar cheese V £4.65
with cheese savoury V £4.85
with coronation chicken and mango £5.45
with tuna crunch £5.45
with prawns and marie rose sauce £5.95
with spicy mexican chilli (fairly hot) £5.65
with vegetable and mixed bean curry V £5.45

Hot Baguettes
a multi grain or white baguette served with a crisp mixed leaf salad and fries
with bacon, lettuce and tomato £5.45
with slices of sage roasted chicken, apple chutney and gravy £6.25
with a tender 5oz sirloin steak sauteed with mushrooms and onions £7.25

Starters

Chef's Homemade Soup of the Day V £3.95
served with a freshly baked bread

Garlic Mushrooms V £4.95
fresh button mushrooms saut�ed in garlic, onions and white wine, finished with cream and served with garlic herb bread

Custom House Prawn Salad £5.75
plump pink prawns bound in our own seafood dressing, served with crisp seasonal salad and freshly baked bread

Greek Salad V £5.50
a classic greek salad of sweet cherry tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, red onions and fresh basil tossed with crisp mixed salad leaves and a mustard dressing

Haddock and Smoked Pancetta Fishcakes £5.75
succulent flakes of the finest haddock, diced smoked pancetta, spring onions, fresh chillies and lemon zest, pan fried and served with a sweet chilli salsa and a crisp mixed leaf salad

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad V n £5.65
goats cheese marinated in chillies, garlic and olive oil, grilled and served with a crisp salad and a fresh basil pesto dressing

Feta, Walnut and Asparagus Salad V n £5.75
grilled spears of asparagus mixed with chunks of toasted greek feta cheese, tossed with walnuts, fresh rocket and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a lemon and honey mustard dressing

Moules Marinieres £6.40
bantry bay mussels steamed with lemon, garlic and white wine, finished with cream and freshly chopped parsley, served with freshly baked bread

Saut�ed Chicken Livers £5.75
chicken livers with bacon, shallots, garlic, fresh thyme and sliced mushrooms, flamed in brandy, finished in a rich cream sauce and served with a timbale of basmati rice

Mains

Ciabatta
stone baked ciabatta bread served with crisp salad and fries
with brie, pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and rocket V n £6.95
with cajun chicken, roasted tomatoes, pimentos, red onions and mozzarella £6.95

Lasagne Verdi £8.50
mince beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic and oregano layered with lasagne verdi and topped with a smooth cheese sauce and a sprinkling of cheddar and mozzarella, served with garlic ciabatta and a crisp green salad

Chicken Caesar Salad £6.95
slices of char grilled chicken with lardons of bacon, anchovy fillets and cos lettuce leaves, garlic croutons and fresh parmesan cheese shavings in a light caesar dressing

Hamilton Squash V £8.95
butternut squash stuffed with basmati rice, mixed beans, sun dried tomatoes, chilli, garlic and coriander, oven baked and served with a crisp mixed leaf salad and baby potatoes

Aubergine Parmagiana V £8.50
tender slices of aubergine layered with mozzarella, fresh parmesan, basil and a rustic tomato sauce, served with a mixed leaf salad and garlic ciabatta

Cumberland Mash £8.50
lightly spiced cumberland sausage served on a creamy mash with a rich french onion gravy and fresh market vegetables

Mexican Beef Chilli £8.50
saut�ed minced beef with garlic, onions, chillies, jalapeno peppers and mixed beans in a spicy tomato sauce served with basmati rice, chilli nachos (fairly hot)

Deluxe Chicken Piri Piri Burger £7.95
butterfly of chicken coated in piri piri seasoning, pan-fried and served in a floured bap with a sweet chilli, sour cream and guacamole dressing, with chunky chips and salad garnish

Fish 'n' Chips £8.75
fresh fillet of haddock coated in our own beer batter, deep-fried until golden brown, served with chunky chips and a homemade tartare sauce

Lemon and Parsley Breaded Chicken £11.95
breast of chicken coated in lemon and parsley breadcrumbs, pan fried and served with a mixed green salad, a homemade spicy tomato salsa and chunky chips

Side Orders

Cajun Potato Wedges
potato wedges dusted with cajun spices served with a choice of either: guacamole or spicy tomato salsa or a sour cream and chive dressing plain V £3.25
topped with spring onion and melted mozzarella V £3.95
topped with bacon and melted mozzarella £4.25

Mexican Nachos V £4.95
spicy tortilla chips topped with fresh tomto salsa, green jalapeno peppers and melted cheese, served with guacamole

Nachos & Dips V £3.85
a bowl of spicy chilli corn tortilla chips served with a trio of dips:
spicy tomato salsa, guacamole and a sour cream & chive dressing

French Fries or Baby Potatoes or Panache of Vegetables V £2.50

Homemade Coleslaw V £1.60

Side Salad V £2.60
with mixed salad leaves, olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onions with roasted garlic croutons and a classic french dressing

Bowl of Olives V £2.25
black pitted olives drizzled with garlic oil

Specials £4.95

Penne alla Carbonara
penne pasta with bacon, onions, garlic and parmesan in a cream and white wine sauce

Penne al Sugo di Tonno
penne pasta, tuna, peppers, onions, garlic, chilli and lemon in a white wine and tomato sauc

Penne Vegetariana V
penne pasta, peppers, onions, mushrooms, chilli and garlic in a tomato and basil sauce

Penne Spicy Sausage
penne pasta, pepperoni, onions, chilli and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce

Penne con Caprino V n
penne pasta, goats cheese, onions, fresh pesto and basil in a white wine and cream sauce

Penne Amatriciana
penne pasta, bacon, onions, garlic, rosemary and chilli in a red wine and tomato sauce

Penne alla Pancetta
penne pasta, bacon, leeks, onions and garlic in a white wine and cream sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Penne Romana
penne pasta, ham, onions, garlic and mushrooms in a cream and tomato sauce

Penne Custom House n
penne pasta with bacon, peppers, onions and spinach in a chilli, garlic, white wine and cream sauce with a hint of pesto

Penne Sicilian
penne pasta, onions, garlic, chilli and lemon with olives and anchovy fillets in a basil tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Penne Fegatine
penne pasta and chicken livers in a rich creamy bacon, onions and garlic sauce

Penne alla Panna
penne pasta, onions, garlic, mushrooms, bacon, parmesan and herbs in a creamy white wine sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

Chilli Nachos
nachos topped with a spicy mexican chilli and melted cheese

Ciabatta Pizza & Fries
tomato, peppers, mushroom and mozzarella V
tomato, ham, mushroom and mozzarella
tomato, ham, pineapple and mozzarella tomato, pepperoni and mozzarella

American Cheeseburger & Fries
prime 4oz beef burger grilled with cheese and topped with tomato, shredded lettuce, and a lightly spiced hamburger relish served in a fresh floured bap with chunky chips

Yorkshire Devil £5.40
giant size yorkshire pudding with saut�ed chicken livers, bacon, onions and garlic in a spicy chilli and tomato sauce served with creamy mash

Cheesy Fries V
large fries topped:
with sweet chilli sauce and melted cheese £3.95
with BBQ sauce and melted cheese £3.95

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V single/ double
with garlic and parsley butter £1.45 / £2.55
with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli £1.65 / £2.95
with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese £1.95 / £3.55

V- vegetarian
n - contains nuts

New Year

NEW YEAR EVE MENU

New Years Eve Party - 5 Course Restaurant Menu

Disco & DJ

Tickets £35 per person

Wild Mushroom and Mint Soup v
a rich creamy soup served with freshly baked bread

Asparagus and Pear Salad v
char grilled asparagus spears served with a fresh pear and watercress salad finished with parmesan shavings

Stuffed Mushrooms
open field mushrooms stuffed with walnuts and rich stilton cheese wrapped in streaky bacon and served on tarragon cream sauce

Chicken Liver and Pistachio Nut Terrine (n)
smooth pâté of chicken livers and pistachio nuts wrapped in smoky bacon served with toasted brioche and endive & red chard salad

Lemon Sole and Salmon Bows
steamed in garlic and lemon and served on a potted shrimp, cockle and mussel consommé

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Refreshing Mango Sorbet

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Sun Blushed Peppers v
oven roasted red peppers stuffed with chunks of sweet potato, butternut squash, mixed beans and cous cous served on a sweet pepper coulis

Pan Seared Chicken
breast of chicken stuffed with italian chorizo sausage and gorgonzola cheese served on rich garlic and tomato sauce and drizzled with basil pesto

Barbary Duck
seared pink served with a spiced sweet potato mash and a redcurrant jus

Swordfish Steak
prime swordfish steak served with a prawn, mango and chilli salsa served on a bed of steamed pak choi

Prime Fillet Medallions
cooked to your liking, served on a bed of parsnip puree and finished with a marsala and wild mushroom cream sauce

all main courses served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

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Lime Champagne tangy lime mousse made with fresh limes, cream and sparkling wine set on a chocolate biscuit crumb base

Eaton Mess fresh strawberries combined with whipped chantilly cream, crushed meringue and strawberry syrup

Almond Brandy Mocha (n) ground almonds combined with cream, brandy and a hint of coffee served with homemade chocolate sauce

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Evening

EVENING MENU

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Mains

SIDE ORDERS

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Side Orders

Specials £4.95

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