2007 Christmas Menus

Bar Opening Times:
Monday – Saturday 11.00am – 11.00pm
Sunday 12noon – 10.30pm

Food Available:
Monday – Saturday 12 noon – 2.00pm & 5.30pm – 9.00pm
Sunday 12 noon – 8.00pm

Moorcock Hotel
CHRISTMAS 2007 DAILY MENU
Lunch 12.00 – 2.00pm Dinner 6.00 – 9.00pm

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
with Warm Crusty Roll

Rose of Seasonal Melon
with a Winter Berry Compote (v)

Moorcock Crayfish Cocktail

Thai Fishcake on a Mixed Leaf & Onion Salad

Warm Salad of Chicken Livers panfried
& served on French Leaves (Dinner only)

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Poached Fillet of Salmon
dressed with a White Wine & Chive Sauce

Roast Local Turkey with all the traditional trimmings

Topside of Bowland Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
with a Mushroom & Herb Sauce

Slow Roast Pork Fillet Stuffed with Pâté, wrapped
in Bacon & served on a Light Mustard Sauce
(Dinner only)

Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlets
dressed with a Napoli Sauce (v)

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Sherry Trifle
Lemon Torte
Deep Filled Bramley Apple Pie
Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce
***

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

Lunch £12.50
Dinner £19.50

Half portions available

 

CHRISTMAS 2007
DINNER DANCE MENU
Arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm Dancing until 1.00am

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
with Warm Crusty Roll

Fan of Honeydew Melon
on a Fruits of the Forest Compote (v)

Moorcock Game Terrine
on Dressed Leaves & Grape Chutney

Baked Goats Cheese on a bed of Crispy Leaves (v)

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Roast Local Turkey
with all the traditional trimmings

Poached Fillet of Salmon
on a White Wine & Cream Sauce

Chargrilled Rump Steak on a Mustard Mash
finished with a Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce

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Lemon Torte
Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce
Cheese & Biscuits

***

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

£29.50

Moorcock Hotel

CHRISTMAS 2007
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH MENU
Service 12.30pm – 2.00pm

Thick Winter Vegetable Soup
with a Warm Crusty Roll

Duo of Melon Rose
garnished with Fruits of the Forest Compote (v)

Simply Gravadlax
on fresh Salad Leaves & Dill Dressing

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Roast Local Turkey with all the traditional trimmings

Roast Sirloin of Bowland Beef with Chateau Potatoes,
a Light Horseradish Jus & Roasted Shallots

Baked Salmon Fillet topped with a Mixed Herb Crust
& finished with a Bearnaise Sauce

Pork, Chicken & Pistachio Terrine
with a Red Wine & Herb Sauce

Festive Loaf on a Cranberry Sauce (v)

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Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce

Festive Fruit Cheesecake

Yorkshire Curd Tart

Apple & Sultana Lattice & Custard

Cheese & Biscuits

***

Freshly Brewed Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

£49.95 Adults
£14.95 Children under 12

CHRISTMAS 2007
BOXING DAY LUNCH MENU
Service 12 noon – Last Orders 2.30pm

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
with Warm Crusty Roll

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms (v)

Homemade Chicken Liver Pate
with a Port & Wine Glaze

Salmon & Chilli Fishcakes
on a Tomato & Basil Salad

Melon & Prawn Cocktail

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Roast Bowland Topside & Yorkshire Pudding

Roast Loin of Pork
with a Gingerbread Stuffing & Apple Gravy

Chargrilled Chicken Supreme
on a Rich Red Wine & Chive Sauce

Mediterranean Vegetable Filo Parcels
on a Napoli Sauce (v)

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Sherry Raspberry Trifle

Lemon Torte

Fresh Fruit Meringue

Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce

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Freshly Brewed Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

£19.95 Adults
£9.50 Children under 12

CHRISTMAS 2007
NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET MENU
Arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Dancing until 1.30am Black Tie

Champagne & Canapés on arrival

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Smoked Salmon & Dill Mousse
on a bed of crispy leaves
with roasted capsicum dressing

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Refreshing Lemon Sorbet
or
Haggis, Neaps & Tatties

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Decorated Carved Buffet
Freshly Cooked Sugar Baked Ham
Whole Decorated Salmon
Hot Peppered Sirloin of Beef
Leg of Local Lamb stuffed with Rosemary & Garlic
Served with a selection of delightful
Salads & Hot Baked Potatoes

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Rum & Raisin Cheesecake
Lemon Torte
Sherry Trifle
Triple Chocolate Mousse
Selection of Cheese & Biscuits
with apple, celery & grapes

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Freshly Brewed Coffee & Shortbread

£55.00

CHRISTMAS 2007
It’s Children’s Christmas Party Time!

SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2007
12 noon – 4.00pm

ADULTS

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
with Warm Crusty Roll

Rose of Melon with Winter Berries (v)

Thai Fishcake on Mixed Leaf & Red Onion Salad

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Poached Fillet of Salmon
with a White Wine & Chive Sauce

Roast Local Turkey
with all the traditional trimmings

Mediterranean Vegetable Tartlet
with Napoli Sauce (v)

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Selection of Homemade Sweets

CHILDREN

Half portions available
or
Homemade Battered Turkey Nuggets
with Chips or Twisters & Beans or Peas
Adults £12.50 Children under 12 £6.00

Includes a visit from Santa!
A present per child, to the value of £5 please, to be dropped off in advance with the child’s name clearly marked.