event menus

Our chef, Carl Dovey, revels in fresh ingredients, big flavours and imaginative combinations. His inventive cuisine draws diners from across the East Midlands to Kilworth House.

Christmas Season Menu

Cream of parsnip soup

or

Smoked salmon and haddock parfait,
beetroot and horseradish purée with petit salad

or

Sweet melon ribbons
with a clementine compote

or

Cured duck breast,
black cherry and duck leg confit

or

Ham hock and parsley terrine,
watercress salad with pomegranate vinaigrette

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Roast Norfolk turkey with stuffing,
roast potatoes and a bacon roll

or

Fillet of Seabass,
winter roquette, chorizo, olives and red onions

or

Breast of guinea fowl,
buttered broad beans, tomato confit and potato tower

or

Rump of lamb,
sautéed bacon, mushrooms and leeks,
dauphinoise potato and cauliflower purée

or

Supreme of salmon with a herb crust,
pea and potato fritters and saffron cream

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Christmas pudding
with rum and raisin ice-cream and custard

or

Banana panna cotta

or

Chocolate tart
with a citrus marmalade and sugared pistachio nuts

or

Cassis parfait

or

Cheese selection

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Coffee and mini mince pies

Christmas Season Vegetarian Menu

Cream of parsnip soup gluten and wheat free

or

Ribbons of sweet melon
with a clementine compote vegetarian, gluten and wheat free

or

Wild mushrooms
with toasted brioche and poached egg

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Red onion and mozzarella tart tatin
with tarragon and cracked black pepper potatoes

or

Winter root vegetable risotto gluten and wheat free

or

Thai spring roll,
black bean sauce and jasmine rice gluten and wheat free

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gluten and wheat free Vegetarian

Christmas Afternoon Tea in the Wordsworth

Cucumber Sandwiches
on white bread

Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
on brown bread

Turkey and Cranberry Sandwiches
on brown bread

Egg Mayonnaise Sandwiches
on white bread

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Vanilla scones
with jam and clotted cream

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Selection of cakes and pastries

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Served with a wide variety
of fresh tea or coffee

Christmas Cheer... Menu

Salmon and broccoli quiche
with winter leaves and balsamic dressing

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Supreme of guinea fowl with a caramelized red onion jus,
roast potatoes and winter vegetables

or

Winter root vegetable risotto gluten and wheat free

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Citrus cheese cake
with chocolate sauce

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Coffee and petit fours

The Staging Post Private Party Nights

Wild mushroom
and chestnut soup

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Turkey parcel filled with stuffing
served with roast potatoes, carrots, sprouts
roasted parsnips and a bacon roll

or

Winter root vegetable risotto gluten and wheat free

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Christmas pudding pannacotta

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Coffee and mini mince pies

Christmas Day Menu

Smoked salmon roulade,
potato and caper salad with cucumber raita

or

Sweet melon ribbons
with a winter berry compote

or

Confit duck leg salad
with beetroot and mandarin

or

Chicken liver pâté
with toasted brioche, port and raisin jam

or

Pressed winter vegetable terrine
with a balsamic and pesto dressing

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Tomato and roasted red pepper soup
with basil crème fraîche

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Vodka and lime sorbet

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Roast Norfolk turkey with stuffing,
roast potatoes, a bacon roll and bread sauce

or

Fillet of beef
with sweet potato, dauphinoise potato,
braised red cabbage and shallot jus

or

Lemon sole fillets
with buttered fondant, scallop and lobster sauce

or

Mixed bean and wild mushroom cassoulet
with cheddar topping

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Christmas pudding
with rum and raisin ice-cream and custard

or

Chocolate and coffee cheesecake

or

Winter berry panna cotta

or

Brambley apple pie

or

Cheese selection

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Coffee and mini mince pies

Boxing Day Lunch Menu

Leek and potato soup

or

Gravadlax on mustard brioche
with lime yoghurt

or

Pea and ham hock risotto
with truffle oil and parmesan

or

Pressed Tuscan vegetable terrine
with tarragon soured cream

or

Crown of melon
infused with port and pink grapefruit jelly

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Roast striploin of beef,
Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and red wine jus

or

Braised lamb shank,
wholegrain mustard mash, sautéed peppers and onions

or

Breast of lemon chicken,
Bok Choi and new potatoes with ginger and lime cream

or

Fillet of Seabass,
sea asparagus and cherry tomato salsa

or

Red onion and mozzarella tart tatin
with tarragon and cracked pepper potatoes

-

Christmas pudding
with rum and raisin ice-cream and custard

or

Coconut brûlée

or

Chocolate tiramisu

or

Fresh fruit salad

or

Cheese selection

-

Coffee with mini mince pies and petit fours

New Year's Eve in the Orangery

Ham hock and parsley terrine
with port shallot jam

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Stilton and broccoli velouté

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Mini salmon fillet
with lemon and lime pomme purée

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Pink champagne sorbet

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Beef Wellington
with roast potatoes, french beans and Madeira jus

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Chocolate indulgence

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Coffee and petit fours

New Year's Day in the Orangery

Leek and potato soup

or

Gravadlax on mustard brioche
with lime yoghurt

or

Pea and ham hock risotto
with truffle oil and parmesan

or

Pressed Tuscan vegetable terrine
with tarragon soured cream

or

Crown of melon
infused with port and pink grapefruit jelly

-

Roast striploin of beef,
Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and red wine jus

or

Braised lamb shank,
wholegrain mustard mash, sautéed peppers and onions

or

Breast of lemon chicken,
Bok Choi and new potatoes with ginger and lime cream

or

Fillet of Seabass,
sea asparagus and cherry tomato salsa

or

Red onion and mozzarella tart tatin
with tarragon and cracked pepper potatoes

-

Christmas pudding
with rum and raisin ice-cream and custard

or

Coconut brûlée

or

Chocolate tiramisu

or

Fresh fruit salad

or

Cheese selection

-

Coffee with mini mince pies and petit fours