Light Refreshment Menus
| Refreshments |
| Tea, coffee and biscuits |
£2.35 per person |
Tea, coffee and Danish pastries, croissants with preserves
or pain au chocolat |
£2.95 per person |
| Tea, coffee and scrambled egg savoury bites (smoked salmon; bacon; asparagus; basil) |
£3.50 per person |
| Tea, coffee and bacon, sausage or egg breakfast rolls |
£5.95 per person |
Tea, coffee and selection of mini warm savoury filled croissants:
- Ham with Emmenthal cheese
- Smoked haddock & chive mornay sauce
- Basil, tomato compôte and Mozzarella [v]
- Creamed muchroom & herb [v] |
£4.75 per person |
| Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes |
£3.50 per person |
| Orange juice and mineral water (charged on consumption) |
£3.25 per litre |
| Jugs of iced water (for cabaret-style cnferences only) |
£2.00 per jug |
Breakfast Menus
| A variety of different types of breakfast menu can be served in The Barbirolli Room or The Charles Hallé Room (maximum 60) |
Working Breakfast
(buffet service)
Fresh fruit breakfast selection
Mini warm savoury filled croissants:
- Ham with Emmenthal cheese
- Smoked haddock & chive mornay sauce
- Basil, tomato compôte and Mozzarella [v]
- Creamed muchroom & herb [v]
Selection of danish pastries, pain au chocolat, toast and preserves
Tea and coffee |
£8.95 per person |
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Full English Breakfast
(plated service)
Grilled bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom
Sauté potatoes
Scrambled or fried egg (vegetarian option available)
Toast and preserves
Tea and coffee |
£10.95 per person |
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The Bridgewater Hall Business Breakfast
(buffet service)
Warmed bagel with scrambled egg, smoked salmon and fresh asparagus
Mini warm savoury filled croissants (fillings as above)
Pork and black pudding chipolata
Smoked bacon and button mushroom brochette
Tartlet of creamed smoked haddock
Mushroom & cherry tomato brochette [v]
Tea and coffee |
£11.50 per person |
(NB For numbers greater than 30, we advise the selection of scrambled rather than fried egg) |
Reception Menus
CANAPÉS are one to two bite items and ideal for a short, early evening reception or served with pre-dinner drinks. Please select a minimum of
4 items from the lists below to create your menu. |
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Cold
Smoked chicken, red pesto with coriander mayonnaise
Serrano ham, roast artichoke & pesto dressing
Chicken & avocado crostini
Smoked salmon on cream cheese crouté, chive & keta egg
Tartlet of Thai crab, lime & coriander salsa
Sweet herring celeriac remoulade
Barquette of humous & roast peppers [v]
Fresh asparagus chive mayonnaise [v]
Barquette of Roquefort & rosemary pear [v]
Goats cheese & red pepper confit [v]
Bruschetta with roasted peppers & parsley pesto [v]
Marinated mozzarella & basil cherry tomato skewers [v]
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£2.10 each |
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Hot
Mini Cumberland sausage, redcurrant & orange dip
Dinky shepherds' pie
Artichoke, chicken & asparagus hollandaise
Honey & cajun spiced chicken brochette
Potted shrimps in a filo basket
Spiced salmon fishcakes, avocado & coriander salsa
Smoked haddock mini quiche
Ratatouille tart with Parmesan shavings [v]
Tartlet of creamed spinach & Gruyère [v]
Tomato compote, feta cheese & fresh basil [v]
Marinated hallumi cheese & aubergine kebabs [v]
Mini brioche croque of rocket & balsamic tomato [v]
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£2.40 each |
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Dessert
Chocolate tart
Lemon meringue pie
Raspberry savarin
Orange cream profiterole |
£2.10 each |
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| SUBSTANTIALS are larger canapés, two to three bite items. Designed for a longer evening reception or served pre-concert in order to keep you going! Please select a minimum of 4 items from the lists below. |
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Cold
Serrano ham with mango served on a fork
Chicken & avocado crostini
Tartlet of Thai crab, lime & coriander salsa
Smoked salmon with lime dressing on Brioche croute
Guacamole & prawn
Caesar Salad on a baby gem [v]
Goats cheese and red onion tartlet [v]
Marinated mozzarella & basil cherry tomato skewers [v]
Asparagus mousse on parmesan biscuit [v]
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£2.95
each |
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Hot
Mini shepherds' pie
Brochette of beef satay
Honey & cajun spiced chicken brochette
Spiced salmon fishcakes, avocado & coriander salsa
Dim Sum from Yang Sing
Vegetable samosas [v]
Mini brioche croque of rocket & balsamic tomato [v]
Tartlet of creamed spinach & Gruyère [v]
Mini jacket potato with goat's cheese & chive [v]
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£3.25
each |
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| QUARTERS are individually served bowls of some classic home-cooked meals with an added twist from our Head Chef, Marco Tedde. Eaten with a 'splade' (a combined knife, fork & spoon) each quarter creates a 'Square Meal', perfect for a more substantial evening reception or working lunch. Please select 3 hot items and 1 dessert item from the lists below. |
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Main course
Sausage, mash and onion gravy
Lancashire hotpot
Shepherds' pie
Steak & kidney pie
Fish, chips & mushy peas
Mini Thai fishcakes
Fresh fish pie
Hoi sin vegetable noodles [v]
Vegetable balti [v]
Linguini with slow cooked tomatoes & wild mushrooms [v]
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£3.50
each |
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Dessert
Berry crème brulée
Apple crumble
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce
Cappuccino mousse with poached pear
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£3.50 each |
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Lunch & Dinner Menu
Sit-down banquets can be served in several locations:
The Barbirolli Room (numbers 50 - 150, tables to seat 10 people maximum)
The Charles Hallé Room (numbers up to 40) |
| Three, Four or Five Course options are available with menu items chosen from the Menu Selector below: |
| LUNCH & DINNER MENU SELECTOR: |
| HORS D'OEUVRE |
Smoked chicken, goose rillette, puy lentil vinaigrette
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£5.45 |
| Terrine of ham shank, caremelised apple & blue cheese, pear & saffron chutney |
£5.45 |
| Oak roast smoked salmon & smoked trout, apple & celeriac remoulade, horseradish dressing |
£6.60 |
| Salmon gravadlax, tian of beetroot, apple, potato & chive crème fraiche, mixed herb salad |
£6.60 |
| Assiette of asparagus [v] |
£5.75 |
| Salad of goats cheese, mango & mixed nuts, balsamic dressing, rosemary scented pear [v] |
£4.95 |
| Avocado & melon, citrus salad, chive & coriander mayonnaise [v] |
£4.85 |
| Melon & mango served with a raspberry coulis [v] |
£4.75 |
| SOUP |
| Tomato, basil and butterbean [v] |
£3.95 |
| Truffle scented wild mushroom & asparagus soup [v] |
£4.35 |
Potage 'Yehudi Menuhin'
fresh vegetable, chicken and herb broth, finished with olive oil mayonnaise |
£4.35 |
Cream of watercress St Jacques
cream of watercress soup scented with ginger and garnished with sweet scallop |
£5.10 |
| FISH - FISH COURSE OR MAIN COURSE |
| Roast monkfish wrapped in Serrano ham, Spanish style cassoullet, paprika sauce |
£9.35 / £18.95 |
| Paupiette of lemon sole, salmon & crayfish mousse, lobster sauce |
£8.95 / £16.95 |
| Suprême of salmon, crushed charlotte potato &,saffron sauce |
£7.95 / £15.25 |
| Pan roasted fillet of cod, parisienne potatoes, tomato, white wine & parsley sauce |
£7.95 / £15.85 |
| Pan fried fillet of sea bass, crab & saffron pilaf rice, satay cream |
£7.95 / £15.95 |
| MAIN COURSE - MEAT, GAME & POULTRY |
| Roast nut of sirloin, mushroom duxelle, béarnaise sauce, port wine jus |
£16.85 |
Saddle of lamb filled with cous-cous & Mediterranean vegetables, Madeira & basil jus
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£17.45 |
| Roast fillet of pork, filled with apple & black pudding farce, pink peppercorn & ginger cream |
£13.65 |
| Supréme of Guinea Fowl, truffle scented foi gras farce, apple & Calvados sauce |
£16.25 |
| Pan fried duck breast, etuvee of leek, Madeira sauce |
£14.25 |
| Roast poussin, celeriac, red onion & apple stuffing, lemon & thyme scented jus |
£13.25 |
| Supréme of chicken, spinach & wild mushroom mousseline, white wine & herb veloute |
£12.95 |
Supréme of chicken, sundried tomato & herb polenta, Mediterranean vegetable gateau, tomato & tarragon sauce
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£12.95 |
| MAIN COURSE - VEGETARIAN |
| changes daily |
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| DESSERT |
| Chilled white chocolate souffleé, marzipan tuile basket, raspberry compote |
£5.15 |
| Iced passion fruit parfait, cinnamon shortbread biscuit |
£5.15 |
| Honey & chilli scented poached pear, filled hazelnut ganache, green apple sorbet, chocolate sauce |
£5.15 |
| Mango & orange bavarois, kumquat & orange marmalade |
£4.95 |
| Sablée of mascarpone, griotte cherries & pistachio nuts, vanilla ice cream |
£4.95 |
| Seasonal berry crème brûlée served with compote of red berries |
£4.95 |
British & Continental cheeseboard selection, served with grapes, celery, biscuits & breads (also available as a cheese course)
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£5.50 |
| COFFEE |
| Coffee and mints |
£2.10 |
| Coffee and petits fours |
£2.95 |
Post-Concert Supper Menus
MENU ONE
Ballantine of salmon, chive crème fraiche
Supreme of corn fed chicken, spinach farce Madeira and wild mushroom sauce
Mandarin bavarois, chocolate and orange crème brûlée, seasonal orange caramel salad
Coffee and petits fours |
£23.50
per person |
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MENU TWO
Chicken consommé, julienne of vegetables and poached quail egg
Grilled fillet of brill in buttered crumb fresh spinach lobster sauce
Chocolate marquis, red berries, white chocolate sauce
Coffee and petits fours |
£23.50
per person |
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MENU THREE
Terrine of poached chicken, foie gras, vegetables and wild mushroom in herb jelly
Roast saddle of lamb filled with caramelised shallot and spinach red wine rosemary sauce
Marzipan tuile biscuits, lemon crème lécière, griotte cherries
Coffee and petits fours |
£26.75
per person |
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| The Bridgewater Hall prides itself on the outstanding quality of its food and beverage services and is delighted to consider any alternative or special catering requirements you may have. |
Buffet Menus
| A variety of different types of buffet menu can be served in The Barbirolli Room (maximum 150), The Charles Hallé Room (maximum 60) or Foyer areas. |
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Finger Buffets
A selection of buffet dishes served in individual portions easily consumed without cutlery. |
£14.25
per person |
Fork Buffets
A buffet dish which can be easily consumed with
a fork while standing. Options for Main Course with Dessert. |
£14.25
per person |
Buffets
A more substantial meal, served from buffet tables best consumed while seated at table. Options for Starter, Main Course and Dessert. |
£23.95
per person |
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| Finger Buffets |
| Please note all finger items are interchangeable with an equivalent item on a different menu. |
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MENU ONE
Selection of sandwiches
Dinky shepherds' pie
Deep fried Thai salmon fish cake, spiced avocado & coriander salsa
Tartlet of goat's cheese & red pepper confit [v]
Brochette of hallumi, aubergine & cherry tomato [v]
Selection of desserts
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£14.25
per person |
MENU TWO
Selection of sandwiches
Mini steak & kidney pasties
Spinach & prawn quiche
Rocket, pesto, sun-blushed tomato & mozzarella croque [v]
Chargrilled mouli topped with mushroom duxelle & glazed with stilton [v]
Selection of desserts |
£14.25
per person |
MENU THREE
Selection of sandwiches
Kebab of honey & rosemary chicken
Tartlet of crab, salmon & coriander, ginger & lime hollandaise
Mini croissant filled with spinach & chive cheese sauce [v]
Roast pepper bruschetta, parsley & walnut pesto [v]
Selection of desserts
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£14.25
per person |
MENU FOUR
Selection of sandwiches
Strudel of confit duck, leek & ginger
Sweet & spicy salmon kebabs
Mini cheese, onion & potato pastie [v]
Filo tartlet of red onion & fig marmalade, goats cheese gratin [v]
Selection of desserts |
£14.25
per person |
MENU FIVE
Selection of sandwiches
Croute flash fried steak red onion & chilli jam
Smoked haddock, leek & gruyere quiche
Vegetable spring rolls [v]
Strudel of spinach ratatouille & almonds [v]
Selection of desserts |
£14.25
per person |
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| Fork Buffets |
Choose one main course, a vegetarian alternative and one dessert as the dishes for your event.
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£14.25
per person |
SAUTED ESCALOPE OF CHICKEN
Cooked with shallots, mushroom, bacon & a rich red wine sauce. Accompanied with sauté lyonnaise, grilled tomato & broccoli florets. |
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CHICKEN MILANESE
Breaded small cuts of chicken breast, pan-fried & accompanied by pasta in a rich tomato sauce, topped with parmesan & herbs with Mediterranean vegetables. |
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FRICASSÉ OF CHICKEN
Cooked in a mushroom and Madeira sauce served with rice and a selection of small cut vegetables. |
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CARBONNADE OF BEEF
Garnished with glazed turned vegetables, accompanied with polenta & herb mash as well as roast root vegetables with fresh rosemary.
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NAVARIN OF LAMB
Accompanied with Boulangere potatoes, braised red cabbage & creamed Savoy cabbage with bacon.
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BRANDADE OF SMOKED HADDOCK
With pan roasted nut of salmon, accompanied by a ragout of fennel, artichoke, leek & asparagus
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MUSHROOM, COURGETTE & SWEET POTATO KORMA
Accompanied with lemon pilaf rice [v]
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WILD MUSHROOM & GOATS CHEESE DAUPHINOISE
Sautéed wild mushroom, bound with goats cheese & herbs, baked with potatoes, cream, garlic cheese [v]
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RED LENTIL & COURGETTE POTATO CAKES
Floured and pan-fried, served with tomato & chilli salsa [v]
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| DESSERTS |
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| Fresh berry crème brûleé |
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| Profiteroles and chocolate sauce |
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| Seasonal fruit crumble with cardamom crème anglaise |
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| Raspberry bavarois macerated mango & mint |
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| Lemon meringue pie |
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| Buffets |
The buffet is designed for a more formal working lunch or less formal dinner, where the starter & dessert are plated and served to the table with the main course options served from a buffet table. Tables are fully laid with cutlery, crockery & glassware and served with bread and coffee. |
£23.95
per person |
Starters
(please choose one item from the list below for your group) |
| Ballantine of salmon, chive crème fraiche, rocket & curly endive salad |
| Salad of fresh asparagus mimosa à la grecque vegetable salad [v] |
| Serrano ham, pickled melon, sweet and sour raspberry |
Hot Meat and Fish Options
(please choose one item from the list below for your group) |
| Braised steak, Stroganoff sauce |
| Brandade of smoked haddock, roast nut of salmon |
| Targine of lamb, raita dressing |
Hot Vegetarian Options
(please choose one item from the list below for your group) |
| Vegetable cassoulet, wild mushroom and goat's cheese strudel [v] |
| Vegetable paella with griddled Mediterranean vegetables [v] |
| Leek and Roquefort cannelloni, ragoût of fennel and artichoke [v] |
Cold Meats, Fish and Vegetarian Options
(please choose three items from the list below for your group) |
| Roast sirloin of beef, garden salad |
| Smoked ham, mustard oil potato salad |
| Hoi sin chicken, stir fry vegetable and fruit |
| Pink roasted nut of lamb, nicoise salad |
| Platter of various fish, fennel à la Grecque |
| Oak roast smoked salmon celeriac remoulade |
| Saffron cous cous with dried fruit and roast vegetables [v] |
| Celeriac, spinach & apple mousse 'Waldorf Salad' [v] |
Desserts
(please choose one item from the list below for your group) |
| White chocolate lemon mousse and fresh raspberries |
| Vanilla cream roast baby pineapple and peppered strawberry compôte |
| Poached pear chocolate cream sable |
| British regional cheese selection |
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Conferences & Events
Wine List
| House Wines |
La Manda (white)
A Chilean Sauvignon Blanc |
£12.00 |
La Manda (red)
A Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, ideal as accompaniment to red meats |
£12.00 |
| White Wines |
Sauvignon Blanc
This delightful French Sauvignon is fresh, aromatic and clean |
£12.50 |
Bordeaux
A classic French Bordeaux |
£14.50 |
Pinot Grigio
Light and well rounded, with a fresh fruity fragrance |
£14.50 |
Muscadet Serve et Maine 'sur lie'
French dry white wine with a good fruity finish |
£14.50 |
Chenin Blanc
Pronounced tropical fruit flavours and intense character, complimented by gentle oaking |
£15.00 |
Dry Riesling
A beautifully dry German classic |
£15.00 |
Chardonnay
An old world classic French Chardonnay, unoaked, ideal with fish and poultry |
£16.00 |
Gewurtztraminer
Medium dry and well balanced with powerful afternotes |
£17.00 |
Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp, fresh New Zealand Sauvignon |
£17.50 |
Chablis
The very best in classic white Burgundy with clear and precise acidity |
£19.50 |
Pouilly-Fumé
A classic, full flavoured Sauvignon from France |
£24.00 |
| Red Wines |
Bordeaux
Deep garnet in colour with intense flavours of fruit and spice |
£12.50 |
Brown Brothers Tarrango
A light and fruity red served slightly chilled, ideal with fish dishes |
£13.50 |
Shiraz
A surprisingly lightly spiced Shiraz from Australia |
£14.50 |
Trivento Malbec
Medium in body, yet packed with flavours of summer berries |
£14.50 |
Tempranillo
An unoaked Tempranillo offering a light and well balanced taste |
£14.50 |
Côtes du Rhône
Fresh French red, full of fruit and very easy on the palate |
£15.50 |
Pinotage
South African in origin offering intense character with flavours of cherries and plums |
£17.00 |
Beaujolais
Light and fresh tasting, this new produce offers all the classic Beaujolais flavours |
£17.50 |
Brown Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon
Another superb varietal wine from the estate of the Brown Brothers |
£21.50 |
Cabernet Merlot
A soft, mellow wine which has been matured in oak casks |
£22.50 |
Faustino Gran Reserve
A smooth, velvety wine excellent with beef, very slightly oaky |
£23.50 |
Chateau Neuf du Pape
A true classic, full flavoured from Provence |
£24.00 |
| Rosé |
Gran Feudo Rosé Navarra
A dry rosé from Spain, this wine is a perfect match for fish and poultry |
£14.50 |
| Champagnes |
Forget Brimont Brut
Fresh and fruity, an ideal champagne for that special occasion |
£25.00 |
Mumm Cordon Rouge
A versatile, easy drinking champagne |
£32.00 |
Bollinger Special Cuvée
Grand Marque champagne, dry and full flavoured |
£39.50 |
Bollinger Grande Année
A vintage champagne for pulling out the stops! |
£52.50 |
| Sparkling Wine |
Brown Brothers Pinot Noir sparkling Chardonnay
This wine spends thirty months on its lees, giving a rich, creamy style |
£22.00 |
| The Bridgewater Hall has access to the largest wine importers in the country, so if you have a favourite wine, please tell us - we will almost certainly be able to source it for you. |
| Other |
| Orange juice and mineral water (served with receptions and dinner) |
£3.25 per litre |
| Bottled beers |
£2.50 per bottle |
| Full account and cash bars available (subject to availability) |
as taken |
| Liqueur list available on request |
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