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Sample menu 2027 & 2028

A sample menu only, for plated catering, social dining and private dining. Bespoke dishes are no problem — we are happy to create a menu around you. Some dishes incur a supplement, and availability depends on the season. Your personalised quote will confirm any supplements.

A seasonal plated course prepared by Rudd Catering

Canapés

Cromer Crab Porcelain Spoons
Hand-picked local crab meat tossed with fresh dill, chives, and a light lemon mayonnaise, presented on elegant porcelain spoons
Crispy Tempura Prawns
Light and airy tempura-battered prawns served hot with a vibrant, sweet chilli dipping sauce
Mini Van Pelt Sausages
Glazed local cocktail sausages tossed in a sticky grain mustard and Norfolk honey reduction
Mini Yorkshire Puddings
Crisp homemade Yorkshires filled with slow-cooked pulled beef and a touch of fiery horseradish cream
Spiced Lamb Koftas
Skewered minced lamb seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, served with a cool mint and garlic yogurt dip
Norfolk Venison Bonbons
Crisp, panko-crumbed slow-cooked venison shoulder served with a sharp spiced plum dipping sauce
Marinated Chicken Satay Skewers
Tender, flame-grilled chicken skewers glazed in a rich, spiced peanut and coconut sauce, finished with fresh coriander
Festive Pigs in Blankets
Traditional local chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon, roasted until crisp and served with a tart cranberry dipping sauce
Sticky Pork Belly Bits
Bite-sized cubes of slow-roasted pork belly in a sweet soy glaze, served alongside refreshing compressed cucumber ribbons
Binham Blue & Walnut Crostini
Toasted sourdough rounds topped with whipped local blue cheese, caramelized walnuts, and a drizzle of Norfolk honey
Tomato & Parmesan Crostini
Crisp artisan crostini topped with garlic-rubbed heritage tomatoes, fresh basil, and shaved parmesan
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Arancini
Golden, crispy risotto balls stuffed with autumn forest mushrooms and truffle oil, finished with grated parmesan

Starters

Crisp Pork Belly & Wild Garlic
Pressed Norfolk pork belly with a vibrant wild garlic purée, pickled radishes, and apple blossom
Norfolk Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
Heritage tomatoes with locally made buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil pesto, and aged balsamic
Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine
Classic pressed ham terrine served with sharp homemade piccalilli and toasted sourdough crumbs
Roasted Spiced Pumpkin & Sage Soup
A silky, velvet autumn soup infused with warm winter spices, served cold-plated with a drizzle of toasted pumpkin seed oil and crisp sage leaves
Atlantic Prawn & King’s Lynn Brown Shrimp Cocktail
Plump Atlantic prawns and locally caught brown shrimps tossed in a classic Marie Rose sauce over crisp little gem lettuce, beautifully presented in natural oyster shells with wafer-thin Melba toast
Norfolk Charcuterie Antipasti Sharing Platter
A selection of locally cured meats, including Marsh Pig salami and air-dried ham, served cold alongside whipped Binham Blue cheese, pickled local wild mushrooms, balsamic-marinated heritage tomatoes, and crisp artisan flatbreads

Plated mains

Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Risotto
Creamy carnaroli rice, sautéed autumn mushrooms, wilted kale, shaved parmesan
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly
Creamy mustard mash, roasted heritage carrots, crisp sage cider reduction
Seared Gressingham Duck Breast
Creamy fondant potato, charred tenderstem broccoli, local blackberry and port reduction
Fillet of North Sea Cod
Saffron-infused potatoes, samphire coastal greens, brown shrimp butter
Dry-Aged Norfolk Sirloin of Beef
Creamy horseradish mashed potato, local asparagus, deep red wine reduction
Individual Norfolk Ale & Steak Pie
Rich beef and local ale filling encased in crisp shortcrust pastry, mustard-infused mash, buttered green cabbage, rich bone marrow gravy
Pan-Roasted Skin-on Chicken Breast
Sage and onion mashed potato, petits pois à la Française, white wine velouté
Prime Fillet of Norfolk Beef
Rich dauphinoise potatoes, smooth carrot purée with wilted kale, velvety peppercorn and brandy cream sauce
Pan-Roasted Sea Bass Fillet
Creamed mashed potato, crispy seaweed, vibrant dill pesto

Sharing mains

The Pitmaster BBQ Sharing Board
Hand-pressed Norfolk beef burgers, butcher's pork sausages, and low-and-slow BBQ pulled pork shoulder, accompanied by crispy sea-salted Norfolk Peer potatoes tossed in rosemary and garlic oil, charred corn on the cob, crisp apple slaw, and homemade hickory sauce
The Flame & Skewer Sharing Board
Char-grilled prime rump steak, sticky BBQ glazed pork belly chunks, and marinated chicken and vegetable skewers, accompanied by crispy sea-salted crushed Norfolk Peer potatoes, a cold-plated charred broccoli and fine bean salad with a honey-mustard dressing, and a creamy garlic aioli
The Harvest Orchard & Allium Sharing Board (Vegetarian)
Flame-grilled halloumi and peach skewers, hickory-glazed smoked field mushrooms, and barbecue-pulled jackfruit, accompanied by crispy sea-salted crushed Norfolk Peer potatoes, a cold-plated charred broccoli and fine bean salad with a honey-mustard dressing, and a rich wood-smoked tomato relish

Puddings

Norfolk Rhubarb & Vanilla Panna Cotta
Set vanilla cream topped with a sharp poached local rhubarb compote and shortbread crumb
Dark Chocolate Tart
Chilled dark chocolate ganache in a crisp pastry case, served with a dollop of clotted cream
Lemon & Elderflower Posset
Silky lemon posset infused with local elderflower, served alongside a homemade lavender shortbread
Strawberry & Elderflower Eton Mess
Crisp meringue crushed with local strawberries, elderflower-infused cream, and fresh mint
Blackberry & Vanilla Cheesecake
Chilled vanilla bean cheesecake topped with a glossy, locally foraged blackberry glaze
Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse
Decadent chilled dark chocolate mousse infused with local orange zest and finished with candied peel
Spiced Orchard Apple Pavlova
Crisp meringue nest filled with cinnamon-spiced Norfolk apple compote, whipped vanilla cream, and a drizzle of boiled cider caramel
Chocolate Brownie
Rich dark chocolate brownie served cold with a quenelle of sweet Chantilly cream and a vibrant raspberry coulis
The Grand Summer Berry & Elderflower Pavlova Spectacular (Family-Style Sharing Platter)
A spectacular, extra-large crisp meringue crown with a light marshmallow centre, placed in the centre of the table and piled high with elderflower-infused whipped cream, a mountain of fresh summer fruits, a sharp raspberry coulis, and delicate shortbread shards

A menu shaped around your occasion.

Tell Ryan your date, venue, guest numbers and any dishes you love. We will put together a personal proposal, including any seasonal alternatives or supplements.