Private Functions

Are you looking for somewhere to celebrate a

Special Occasion?

It could be a Wedding Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Family Reunion or just a 'get-together'

for friends.

Whatever the occasion, why not celebrate it with us at Rothay Manor.

Whether it be Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Dinner, you can enjoy the comfort and style of a traditional English Country House.

Rothay Manor has a private Lounge and Dining Room for use by parties of up to 35.

If the weather is fine, your party can enjoy the added bonus of a private patio reached from the lounge through French windows.

Pop in and see us or give us a call and let us make your celebration even more special.

For Afternoon Tea we can cater for up to 35 people in the Brathay Room. However, it is sometimes possible to cater for  a maximum of 45. Please give us a call to discuss your requirements.

Afternoon Tea is a buffet consisting of  a variety of savourie e.g. sausage rolls, quiche, scotch eggs and sandwiches; and a wide selection of cream cakes, tea breads, tarts, cakesetc and is £11 per person.

Choose from either a Regular or a Deluxe Lunch.

Both lunches are suitable for up to 34 guests, with your own private lounge and dining room (subject to availability).

Just let us know what dishes you require and we will send you a personalised menu to circulate to your guests.

N.B.We must know exact numbers of each course one week in advance.
A vegetarian dish of the day is always available and does not count as an extra choice.

Final numbers must be advised to us 48hrs beforehand. Any reduction in numbers after that time will be charged at 50% of the cost.

Regular Lunch

SOUP OF THE DAY

MAIN COURSE

ONE DESSERT PLUS FRESH FRUIT SALAD

COFFEE

Create your own set menu from the selection of dishes below. You can have a choice of two main courses if you prefer.

MAIN COURSES

FILLET OF SALMON served on a potato pancake with baby spinach, asparagus and a spring onion & creme fraiche topping, garnished with herb oil

BREAST OF CHICKEN roasted and served with a potato mash topped with a chilli & tomato jam, and accompanied by Mediterranean vegetables drizzled with basil oil

LAMB, Cumbrian fell-bred lamb shank braised with root vegetables, red wine, tomatoes & herbs, served on the bone with mash potato, mange tout, glazed carrots and a sauce flavoured rosemary & tomato

FILLET OF RED MULLET on a pea , asparagus & herb risotto topped with a lemon & chive mascapone cream

ESCALOPES OF PORK FILLET served with rosemary potatoes, sauteed leeks, glazed carrots, smoked bacon and a Cumberland mustard sauce flavoured with peppercorns

DESSERT

Profiteroles - Filled with fresh cream and served with a toffee sauce

Sticky Toffee Pudding served hot, with a creamy butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Lemon Tart - a pastry case filled with a light & tangy lemon custard and baked. Topped with fresh cream, a compote of berries and a crisp meringue

Chocolate Marquise - A light chocolate mousse on a brandy soaked sponge, served with a white chocolate

Apple Tarte Tatin - caramelized apple pieces topped with puff pastry, baked and served upside-down with caramel ice-cream.

Panacotta, a classic Italian dessert of fresh cream & vanilla, served with a compote of berries

Prices:
8 to 15 £17.50
16 to 25 £16.50
Over 25 £15.50

Deluxe Lunch

Choice of:

SOUP OF THE DAY OR HORS D'OEUVRE

MAIN COURSE

DESSERT

COFFEE & PETITS FOURS

Create your own menu from the selection of dishes below. You can, if you wish, have a choice of two hors d'oeuvre, two main courses and two desserts.

HORS D'OEUVRE

Fresh sardines grilled, served on mixed salad leaves with a tomato and herb salsa
Kidneys lightly sauteed with wild mushrooms & served in a Dijon mustard sauce
Smoked salmon, halibut & prawn terrine served with herb mayonnaise
A rich chicken liver parfait with Madeira jelly and toasted brioche
Asparagus and citrus salad with a herb dressing (v)
Caramelised red onion and goat’s cheese tarte tatin (v)
A trio of melon with a lemon sorbet & passion fruit (v)
Smoked salmon platter with brown bread & butter
Game terrine of wood-pigeon, guinea fowl & pork complimented by a Cumberland sauce

MAIN COURSE

Shoulder of Cumbrian fell-bred lamb slowly braised with root vegetables, red wine, tomatoes & herbs, served off the bone on a bed of braised red cabbage, with a sweet potato mash, broad beans and a rich lamb sauce flavoured with rosemary & tomato

Mille-feuille of salmon - filo pastry interleaved with salmon & leeks and complemented by a rich white wine sauce, served with new potatoes and glazed carrots

A roulade of pork, a roulade of pork shoulder, slowly braised belly pork and sage & onion stuffing, served with pork tenderloin, a sage gravy, asparagus, glazed carrots and a sweet potato mash

Pan-fried hake served on a compote of asparagus & prawns, and served with glazed carrots, new potatoes and a white wine cream sauce

Guinea fowl breast served on a bed of spring onion potato mash topped with goats cheese, accompanied by roast cherry tomatoes, ribbon vegetables and a basil pesto dressing

Holker Hall wild Mallard braised with damson gin, served with a juniper berry jus, braised red cabbage, green beans, Anna potatoes and a Cumberland sauce

Breast of guinea fowl roasted and served with new potatoes, wild mushrooms, asparagus, glazed carrots and a chive sauce

DESSERT
Orange Creme Brulee
A creamy egg custard flavoured with Grand Marnier & orange, served with mixed berries and a tuille biscuit
Chocolate Truffle Torte - a sponge base topped with a rich dark chocolate & cream truffle, accompanied by a raspberry compote sauce
Pavlova, a mouthwatering soft meringue, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
Tiramisu
Light dish of mascapone cheese and cream set on a sponge base flavoured with Kahlua, served with white and dark chocolate sauces.
Malva Pudding
A baked dark sponge flavoured with apricot jam and spices, served warm with spiced apricot compote, a toffee sauce and a vanilla ice-cream.
Lemon Possett - a light, tangy set lemon cream topped with raspberries & mint.

Prices:

8 to 15 £23.00
16 to 25 £22.00
Over 25 £21.00