HARTY FERRY ROAD, HARTY, KENT
The dishes below are our most popular choices for weddings here at the Ferry House Inn. This is not a definitive list, so if you would like something else – or you have eaten a dish here you would like, please let us know. Once you’ve shortlisted your menu, you email it to us so we can confirm it is suitable. Your menu, once agreed, will then be confirmed to you in writing. Food plays a huge part of every wedding – every Wedding menu we cater for is completely different – from afternoon teas to formal three courses. The food we will serve at your wedding will be memorable for all the right reasons – 1/3rd of our wedding bookings come from previous Ferry House wedding guests, and another 1/3rd from restaurant visitors – a true testament to the superb quality of food our chefs create.
We produce on our family farm our own Beef, Lamb and shoot our own Game for our menus. We have an extensive kitchen garden supplying us with homegrown vegetables, herbs and salads, and we use as much locally sourced food as we possibly can. For more about where our food comes from, our style and winning our awards explore our website by clicking here.
Not sure what to choose? No problem, book a menu tasting with us to help you decide. Our Head Chef will cook for you, and discuss the best menu to suit your wedding.
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Canapés are an ideal addition to your reception drink, and ought to be considered if guests will be missing lunch / sitting down to eat at the usual time of 15:30/16:00 or after. Here is a small selection of ideas; you may choose up to three different canapés to offer:
MINI BOUCHE filled with Olive tapenade and Goat’s Cheese CHIPOLATA SAUSAGES Honey Mustard BRUSCHETTA
Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella
SMOKED SALMON on Soda bread with Cream Cheese SATAY CHICKEN with Lime SEARED BEEF wrapped in Rice paper with crunchy Vegetable chiffonade MINI YORKSHIRE PUDDING with rare Beef and Horseradish MINI SALMON FISHCAKES with Chilli and Lime aioli MINI BURGER made with Harty Estate Beef SALMON TARTARE on Crostini with fresh Quail egg yolk
*CHEF’S SWEET POTATO AND BACON SOUP *CHEF’S CAULIFLOWER AND CHEDDAR SOUP (v) *CHEF’S LEEK AND POTATO SOUP (v) *CHEF’S ROASTED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP with bread (v) *All soups served with either home baked Bread
FERRY HOUSE PRAWN COCKTAIL Marie rose sauce, mixed leaf Salad FERRY HOUSE CHICKEN LIVER PATE Onion marmalade, Melba toast ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PARMA HAM (subject to availability) OVEN BAKED FIGS WITH PARMA HAM stilton, red wine reduction HARTY ESTATE DUCK LIVER PATE crusty bread, Pomegranate & Shallot dressing SMOKED SALMON PARCELS herb Cream Cheese, Crayfish PAN FRIED HARTY ESTATE WILD PIGEON fresh Mango, mixed leaf Salad CRUSHED PEA AND COD FISH CAKE Chilli and Lime mayonnaise LOCALLY SOURCED PORTEBELLO MUSHROOM stuffed with Goats’ Cheese (V) BREADED CAMEMBERT Red Onion marmalade, Balsamic Vinegar reduction (v)
HARTY ESTATE GAME AND PORK TERRINE Cranberries, Red Wine reduction, pickled Onion FAN OF MELON with Raspberry coulis (v)
TRADITIONAL HARTY ESTATE ROAST roast Potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal Vegetables and Gravy (Please choose which meat you would like - Harty Estate Beef (cooked Medium unless otherwise requested), Chicken or Pork) CHICKEN STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA wrapped in Bacon with a Sundried Tomato sauce & herb Mash ‘BANGERS AND MASH’ - A trio of Kentish Pork sausages, mashed Potato, Peas and Gravy BUTTER ROASTED SUPREME OF CHICKEN wild Mushroom sauce and Potato Gratin MUSTARD CRUST SALMON with Celeriac puree, seasonal Greens and Red Pepper sauce HARTY ESTATE WILD PHEASANT PITITHIER with Whisky and Cumberland sauce with sauteed Potatoes SEA BREAM with roasted New Potatoes, grilled Vine Tomatoes and Balsamic reduction HERB CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB with a Red Wine jus, Fondant Potato and rosemary Carrots (+supplement charge) ROAST BELLY OF PORK Colcannon mash, glazed Carrots and Thyme jus LAMB SHANK served on mashed Potato with Rosemary jus and seasonal green Vegetables HARTY ESTATE WILD DUCK roasted Root Vegetables and Plum sauce MUSHROOM WELLINGTON Madeira sauce, New Potatoes and seasonal Vegetables (v) SHALLOT TART Red Onion reduction, Stilton and Crème Fraiche quenelle (v)
VEGETABLE & MOZZARELLA PARCELS with New Potatoes (v) WILD MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE Parmesan Shavings and rocket pesto (v) BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO (v) (content adjustable to season) MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO (v) (content adjustable to season)
BRAMLEY APPLE PIE with Crème anglaise FRESH KENTISH STRAWBERRIES with fresh Double Cream (seasonal) BERRY PAVLOVA with Fruit coulis HOT CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE with Cream ROSE PANNACOTTA with a Raspberry coulis and Candied Petals MILLIONAIRES CHOCOLATE TART with Chantilly cream DARK CHOCOLATE AND AMARETTO MOUSSE with Biscotti DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE served with Physalis compote POACHED PEAR in Red Wine with Rothschild’s nuts and poaching Syrup ZESTY LEMON TART STICKY GINGER PUDDING with Toffee sauce VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE with Shortbread DARK CHOCOLATE AND RASPBERRY TART BLACKBERRY BAKEWELL TART with Chantilly cream TREACLE SPONGE PUDDING
STRAWBERRY MOUSSE in a Chocolate shell BLOOD ORANGE POSSET with Shortbread
Authentic Kentish Pig on a Spit served with locally baked soft white Rolls, hot New Potatoes, Stuffing, Crackling, Coleslaw and Harty Apple sauce, plus Salad bowls. Halloumi and Grilled Vegetable Salad is available for Vegetarians (or an alternative dish by request). Guests will be invited up a table at a time for self-service – this option is less formal and therefore only suitable for certain styles of wedding. For afters, please select a choice of 2 desserts for self service by your guests. *Please note, an equal proportion of each will be offered i.e. for 70 guests, we’d provide 35 cheesecake and 35 chocolate tart – therefore some guests on the last tables may only have a choice of 1 option, if one choice proves popular with earlier tables… If you choose just one choice for dessert, this will be waited to the table, which is preferable as in reality it helps the flow of the meal.
FRESH KENTISH STRAWBERRIES with fresh Double Cream (seasonal) ZESTY LEMON TART MILLIONAIRES CHOCOLATE TART with Chantilly cream DARK CHOCOLATE AND AMARETTO MOUSSE with Biscotti DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE served with Physalis compote BLACKBERRY BAKEWELL TART with Chantilly cream VANILLA CHEESECAKE
MAIN COURSE – SERVED WITH RELISH, COLESLAW & SALAD Cheese Twists Finger Sandwiches – select three from the below… Cream Cheese, Cucumber & Black Pepper Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Beef, Rocket & Horseradish Free Range Egg Mayo Chicken Mustard Mayo BLT Yorkshire Pudding filled with rare Harty Beef and Horseradish Salmon Tartar (Smoked or Fresh Salmon) – OR - Prawn Vol-au-Vent FOLLOWED BY THE SWEET COURSE, WITH TEA & COFFEE. SERVED ON VINTAGE 3 TIER CAKE STANDS Freshly Baked Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream Chocolate Brownie – OR - Lemon Drizzle Carrot Cake - OR - gluten free Orange Cake IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMPLETE ‘THE LOOK’ OF YOUR AFTERNOON TEA WITH VINTAGE SUGAR TONGS, CHINA SUGAR BOWLS, MISMATCHED CHINAWARE AND CROCKERY THEN PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE.
Authentic Pig on a Spit served with locally baked soft white Rolls (x2 per person), Stuffing, Crackling, pickles and Harty Apple sauce, plus Salad bowls. Or Halloumi and Grilled Vegetable Salad for Vegetarians.
Mature Cheddar, Soft Brie, Blue Stilton and home-baked Bread, all served with Harty Apple chutney, homemade Red Onion marmalade, Crackers, Celery and Grapes. This is a suitable accompaniment to a Hog Roast or Full Buffet, for example.
Cheese ‘Cake’ towers are designed especially for you with your selection of cheeses. Definite wow factor! Served with a selection of Chutneys, Crackers and Fruit.
Available in traditional newspaper print cones. Choose to add homemade Chipolatas, Scampi or Chicken goujons.
A lovely winter warmer – fresh homemade soup served in cups, complete with DIY Croutons, Bacon bits and freshly baked Focaccia.
A quick cheeky snack that’s easy & quick to eat, meaning more dancing time! You can add Chip Cones to your rolls, for an extra little something.
Freshly baked Breads, Olives, Cheese boards, homemade Cheese Twists, fancy Crisps and Nuts. Harty Estate Beef, sliced Ham, and continental Meat platter selection.
PLEASE SELECT THREE FROM THE BELOW SALADS:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable and Halloumi Salad Mushroom, Tomato, Spinach, Parmesan and Puy Lentil Salad Wholegrain Mustard Potato Salad Garden Salad Homemade Coleslaw Greek Salad TO ACCOMPANY… A Seafood Platter of mixed Smoked/Home-cured Fish, Tiger Prawn skewers and Dressed Crab
(Seafood content varies with seasonal availability) Finger Sandwich Selection Chicken or Pork Skewers (Please select one) Cheese Straws Sausage Rolls Scotch Eggs
Vegetarian Quiches Roasted New Potatoes Meat Platter – including Harty Beef, Gammon and Game* (Content varies with seasonal availability) Sticky Drum Sticks Fruit bowl (Seasonal fruits) Chocolate brownies
PLEASE SELECT THREE FROM THE BELOW SALADS:
Sour Kraut Mushroom, Tomato, Spinach, Parmesan and Puy Lentil Salad Wholegrain Mustard Potato salad Garden Salad Homemade Coleslaw Greek Salad TO ACCOMPANY… Sticky Drum Stick and Chicken Wing Platter Chicken or Pork Kebabs (Please select one) Tiger Prawn Skewers Grilled Salmon Jerk Chicken Roasted Sweet Potato Corn on the Cob Half Buttered Jacket or Hot New Potatoes (Please select one) Fruit Bowl (Seasonal fruits) Chocolate Brownies
Breakfast is included in all our B&B rooms. Why not book in cottage guests for breakfast the next day too? From £12 per person.
Under 12’s can be served a half portion of your adults menu if suitable, or a separate selection can be made, choosing a one choice menu from below… Garlic Bread Or Carrot and Cucumber sticks with dip Chicken Goujons, served with chips or mash and baked beans or peas Or Mini Battered Cod Bites, served with chips and peas Or Cheesy Pasta
Mixed Ice Cream
As with all our food, the bespoke nature means we can cater for special dietary requirements or unusual requests. We have catered for entirely Vegan weddings, Polish cuisine, a New York theme menu and – our favourite – a seasonal ‘Harty’ menu – focused on the main ingredients we ‘home grow’ (Beef & Game).
Nearly as important as the food! Whether you include drinks for your guests is your choice – and you can choose whatever drinks you’d like to serve as welcome drinks, at the wedding breakfast or throughout the day.
Our Main Bar is open to the public (unless you wish to opt for exclusive hire) and your wedding guests from 11:00 to 23:15. Our new wedding bar will be available from summer 2015. The private bar will be open from 12:00 – 23:15 for
weddings using the large day marquee, or from 19:00 – 23:15 for weddings using the small evening marquee. Weddings having their receptions just in the barn will block the bar access, therefore, this is not currently an option for weddings not having a marquee option.
The Cart has become an important part of Ferry House Inn wedding history! We will serve your welcome/reception drinks from here, outside on the patio (weather permitting). Or if you would like to provide a mini selfservice bar we can stock this with drinks for your day reception (space permitting depending on the layout of your wedding).
If you wish to provide guests with a drink after your ceremony or on arrival we will stock the cart with up to 3 drinks of your choice. Options which work well include: Pimms, Prosecco, bottled Beer (Peroni, Corona or Becks). Ribena for tiny kids, and Fentimans for older kids/non-drinkers. Self-service jam jars prove popular – we will set up 2-3 large Kilner jars with taps for guests to help themselves. Options which are popular include: No 1 Pimms, Special Edition Elderflower Pimms, Fruit based cocktails or mocktails. Want something a bit special? We can add a blackberry to your Prosecco, pop a stripy straw in your jam jar, personalised tags to tie on, serve the girls pink cider and the boy’s apple cider – we will work with your ideas. We can serve to the table the usual sparkling offering’s for your toast – Prosecco, Cava, Asti, Champagne. Fancy something a bit special? Hush Heath’s Balfour Brut Rose is a gorgeous pink sparkling wine that really has a special edge – it is served on the Orient Express, British Air ways First Class and was served to the QUEEN at her Jubilee!! We have an extensive list of wines available, from all over the world including some fabulous varieties from Kent. Don’t fancy wine? We offer an elegant range of sparkling ciders (apple or strawberry) which are the perfect alternative to wines. All tables have iced tap water as standard. Informal weddings may prefer informal speeches outside - this creates an intimate feel but is obviously weather dependant!
We have the free of charge – all
following items which you are able to use items subject to availability.
LOG CAKE STAND 10 LOG SLICE
CENTREPIECES
SILVER CAKE KNIFE TABLE PLAN EASEL 10 FISHBOWL
CENTREPIECES
10 MIRROR PLATE
CENTREPIECES
BUNTING – MIXED
PASTEL COLOURS
FAIRY LIGHTS VARIOUS TABLES
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