THE CLAREMONT HEAD CHEF

Ian Robson

I have been head chef at the Claremont Hotel for nearly 4 years now. I have worked for the company for 20 years before this. I still enjoy coming to work and the new challenges of the working day. We try to use as much fresh produce everyday as we can the style off food is good quality home style cooking. Read More »

Sample Menus Boxing Day Dinner

Starters

Tropical fruits served in a pineapple case come alive with coconut liqueur (v)

Salmon and asparagus terrine served with a dressed lemon salad

Sliced Chorizo sausage and baby Mozzarella platter finished with light vinaigrette

Thai style fishcakes on a bed of salad leaves with sweet chilli sauce

Leek and smoked bacon soup finished with cream and chopped parsley served with a selection of fresh rolls

Cream of wild mushroom soup with a hint of Dijon mustard served with a selection of fresh rolls (v)

Various fruit juices (v)

Intermediate

Chicken skewers marinated with lime and coriander served with rice

Orange sorbet

Main courses

Herb crusted rack of lamb with redcurrant and rosemary jus

Roast duck breast on a bed of Chinese vegetables drizzled with Hoi Sin sauce

Grilled sea bass served with cream and white wine sauce

Pasta filled with cheese in tomato and herb sauce served with garlic Ciabatta (v)

Mushroom and courgette curry served with rice and popadum (v)

Jardinière of vegetables

Sauté potatoes and new boiled potatoes

Alternatively please help yourself to our assorted cold buffet

Sweets

Chocolate, orange and Cointraeu torte

Brioche bread and butter pudding served with a liqueur cream

Pears served with ice cream, chocolate sauce and cream

Toffee ripple, mint choc chip, strawberry, chocolate or vanilla ice creams

Dutch Edam and Sage Derby cheese and biscuits

Freshly percolated coffee and Elizabeth Shaw mints

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