FUNCTIONS BROCHURE
FUNCTIO
NS
We have long been considered a venue of choice, with awell-deserved reputation for providing quality fine foodsand a friendly service.
Our flexible facilities offer you the ideal place to either celebratean important event or host business and corporate meetings.
Whatever the event, our enthusiastic and expert staff are on handto help tailor your celebrations to your individual needs.Our attention to detail combined with delicious, freshly prepared,locally sourced food means that you and your guests cannot helpbut be impressed with the hospitality we have to offer.
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From small, intimate gatherings to larger events, we can cater for many types of occasion. We have two function rooms:
Our rooms are tastefully decorated and we also offer seat covers and bows to match the colour scheme of your event.
Mood effect lighting is available in our Auctioneer Suite and this feature will certainly set your event apart! Our AuctioneerSuite also offers the use of an elegant private room which the party organiser can use as a dressing room.
For that extra special occasion we lay out the red carpet for your VIP guests!
With air conditioning in both rooms, our function suites provide a comfortable environment.
Both function rooms have disabled access.
Our helpful staff will be on hand to set up any audio visual equipment required for your meeting.
Free Wi-fi is available in all our rooms.
Outdoors, our Lakeland Stone waterfall feature proves popular for photographic opportunities and during the summer monthsthe area is ablaze with roses and decorative shrubs. With our outdoor seating area, you can sit back and enjoy the sunshine.
There is ample parking available for cars and coaches. We are just a stone’s throw away from Junction 43 off the M6, so we’reconveniently located.
THE PERFECT VENUE, WHATEVER THE OCCASION
Dinners, receptions and parties Gala and charity evenings Fashion shows
Shows and exhibitionsPresentation and award eveningsCorporate meetings
Weddings, civil partnerships Funerals and christenings
Both of our function rooms are suitable for:
FUNCTION ROOM FEATURES
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The Auctioneer Suite holds up to 100 guests, with The Shepherds catering for up to 500. We also have asmall meeting room available: The Bidders Room holds up to 24 people for smaller parties or meetings.
The Auctioneer suite is a sophisticated venue, perfect for a variety of functions. “
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MENUSOur reputation for offering delicious, high quality food is second to none. Locally sourcedmeats and our generous, handmade desserts have established us as a popular venue for manyyears now and we offer dining and refreshment packages to suit all your requirements.
A warm welcome is assured from our welcoming staff and they would be delighted to discussyour requirements to help create a special and memorable event for you.
SOUPS AND STARTERS
COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUPA medley of fresh root vegetables & herbs
LEEK & POTATO SOUPA classic smooth blended soup, finished with
a swirl of cream
MINESTRONE SOUPAn Italian soup of fresh vegetables, tomatoes & pasta
TOMATO & HERB SOUPA favourite soup served with croutons
MELON WITH A FRUIT SORBETPearls of melon with a fruit sorbet
GARLIC MUSHROOM RAMEKINButton mushrooms in a garlic & cream sauce
served with garlic bread
PRAWN & SALMON SALADSucculent North Atlantic prawns & salmon on a bed of leaves served with Marie Rose sauce
PÂTÉ MAISONA smooth homemade pork liver pâté served
with Cumberland sauce & oatcakes
ROAST SILVERSIDE OF LAKELAND BEEFServed with Yorkshire pudding
& horseradish sauce
BAKED LOIN OF HAMServed with a Cumberland sauce
SALMON STEAK WITH A LEMON& HERB BUTTER
A baked, boneless salmon fillet coated with a lemon & herb butter
SUPREME OF CHICKENA chicken breast wrapped with smoked rashersof bacon & served with a white wine sauce
BARON OF LAKELAND BEEF CHASSEURWith a sauce of red wine, shallots, tomatoes,
mushrooms & herbs
ROAST TURKEYWith savoury stuffing, pigs in blankets
& cranberry sauce
TWO MEATS CARVERY
Roast Lakeland Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Roast Pork with Apple Sauce
Roast Turkey with Stuffing
Baked Ham with Cumberland sauce
(Please choose any two of the roast meats)
SPINACH & RICOTTA CANNELLONIPasta tubes filled with ricotta & spinach in
a rich herb & tomato sauce
VEGETABLE CURRYCourgettes, cauliflower, carrots, peppers & onions
in a mild curry sauce, served with pilau rice,mango chutney & naan bread
DESSERTS
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGServed with caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
LEMON MERINGUE PIE
TRADITIONAL SHERRY TRIFLE
RICH CHOCOLATE TORTE
RASPBERRY MERINGUE
CHEESECAKEFruit topping of your choice
CHOCOLATE & ORANGE ROULADE
STRAWBERRY GATEAU
CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES
LOCALLY SOURCED CHEESESServed with oatmeal biscuits & crackers
MAIN COURSES
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Our reputation for offering delicious,high quality food is second to none.
BUFFET AND CHILDRENS MENUS
FINGER BUFFET
PLATTER OF SANDWICHES ON WHITE & BROWN BREADSavoury cheese, ham, tuna
mayonnaise & beef
HONEY & MUSTARD GLAZED MINI CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE
BATTERED ONION RINGS
SPRING ROLLSWith a sweet chilli dip
SAVOURY CHEESE ROLLS INPUFF PASTRY
SAUSAGE ROLLS
BATTERED CHICKEN FILLET BITES
CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA
SAVOURY QUICHE
CHIPS
RASPBERRY PAVLOVA
TRADITIONAL SHERRY TRIFLE
HOT BUFFET
LASAGNELasagne made with local butcher’s steakmince, smothered with béchamel sauce
& served with garlic bread
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALAMarinated pieces of chicken breast
in a curry sauce served with pilau rice, naan bread & mango chutney
LAKELAND BEEF STEAK PIEPrime local beef in rich gravy with
a shortcrust pastry top
CHIPS & MIXED SALADS
CANNELLONIPasta tubes filled with ricotta & spinach
in a rich herb & tomato sauce
HOT ROLLS
ROAST LAKELAND BEEFCUMBERLAND SAUSAGE
BACON
All served in a fresh roll with French fries & coleslaw
CHILDRENS MENU
SOUP OF THE DAYServed with a roll & butter
MELON WITH A FRUIT SORBETPearls of melon with a fruit sorbet
CHICKEN FILLET BITESWith chips
FISH FINGERSWith chips
NOVELTY ICE CREAMS
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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
‘Bottle draws’ are illegal, and are not permitted on the premises. If bottles do form part of a prize list or tombola draw,we would suggest that vouchers are given as prizes, and arrangements made for the collection of the bottle prizes at a later date.
Under no circumstances may drinks of any kind be brought into the premises.
The information below is for guidance only and our helpful staff are happy to discuss possible layouts with you in advance.
Meetings Social Functions
Please contact us and we would be delighted to quote for your event.
FUNCTION ORGANISERS - PLEASE NOTE
A booking only becomes acceptable when a letter of confirmation has been received and acknowledged.
Final numbers must be given, and arrangements finalised, 48 hours prior to the function, and it must be fully understood that organisers are responsible for payment for the final numbers quoted (plus any meal served in excess of that number) whether or not the expected number attend.
A cancellation fee will be charged if a booking is cancelled.
Our helpful staff will be on hand to set up any audio visual equipment
required for your meeting.
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Room
The Shepherds
1/2 The Shepherds
The Auctioneer Suite
The Bidders Room
Theatre Style Cabaret Style Dinner Dinner/Dance
400
180
100
16 (Boardroom style)
25 tables of 10
12 tables of 10
10 tables of 6
24
500
170
100
24
350
n/a
100
n/a
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The Shepherds and Auctioneer, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle, CA1 2RW
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