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Lunch Time & Afternoon Tea

Lunch Time  and Afternoon Tea

Open and closed artisan sandwiches served on or in a selection of artisan breads, ideal for a lunchtime buffet

Cartmel Valley game-smoked chicken with mango chutney mayonnaise

Air-dried Cumbrian ham with Eden Valley brie and Hawkshead relish

Honey roast ham, grain mustard aioli, and rocket leaves

Cartmel Valley smoked salmon, crushed avocado, and pickled cucumber

Tiger prawn and smoked salmon open rye sandwich with apple, shaved fennel, and dill

Roast garlic purée, smoked mackerel, rocket, pickled red onion, and Hawkshead tomato relish

Red pepper tzatziki, olives, radish, tomato, and feta cheese

Hummus, roasted chickpeas, Indian-spiced cauliflower, and pickled red onions

Creamy curried egg, sun-blushed tomatoes, and alfalfa sprouts

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​Optional Extras: Wagtail sausage rolls, Lancashire crisps

Traditional Afternoon Tea Menu

Enjoy a classic British afternoon tea experience with a selection of freshly prepared meat and fish finger sandwiches, including:

Cucumber

Creamy egg and cress

Smoked salmon with cream cheese

Coronation chicken

Ham and mustard

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A delightful and freshly prepared vegetarian afternoon finger sandwiches include:

 

Cucumber 

Smoked aubergine with cream cheese

Coronation Indian spiced cauliflower with pickled red onion 

Red -pepper tzatziki, olives, radish tomato and feta cheese 

Creamy egg, sun-blushed tomatoes and alfalfa sprouts 

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Warm scones with clotted cream and preserves 

Mini meringue with whipped Chantilly cream 

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A variety of homemade cakes — options are below:

 

Victoria sandwich 

Orange and polenta cake 

Lemon pistachio blondie 

Pecan caramel shortbread 

Carrot and ginger cake 

Raspberry and almond blondie 

Orange cobble crunch   

 

 

You can choose from our premium selection of dishes, ideal for a relaxing afternoon tea service.

Coronation Chicken Salad
Victoria Sponge

Let’s Create Your Perfect Menu!

We hope you found the information on our lunchtime and afternoon tea catering helpful. To take the next step, simply get in touch with The Cumbrian Chef to discuss your menu ideas in more detail. We take pride in delivering personalised, restaurant-quality dining experiences, custom-made for your special occasion. We’ll talk through your ideas and preferences, and then provide a detailed quote tailored just for you.

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