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Hermitage Hotel Banquet Menu

Download the example Banquet Menu for 2009

Please select 1 choice from each course to produce your menu, all guests, with the
exception of vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements should eat from the chosen menu you select.

Starters

Smoked Salmon with Horseradish, Potato Salad & Roasted Beetroot
Duck & Chicken Liver Potted Parfait with Early Grey Jelly, Apricot & Ginger Chutney
Smoked Chicken Salad, Mango Salsa, Lime & Chilli Dressing
Platter of Seasonal Melon with Mixed Berry Compote, White Wine & Orange Syrup
Roasted Vegetable & Sweet Potato Terrine with Red Onion Marmalade
Freshly Prepared Soup
Roasted Tomato with Rocket & Balsamic Dressing OR Croque Madam
Sweet Potato & Leek with Soured Cream & Spring Onions OR Country Vegetable, Garlic Croutons
Cauliflower, Potato & Blue Cheese Soup with Herb Croute

Sorbet

Orange, Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, Blackcurrant

Main Course

Seared Chicken Supreme, Sweet Potato & Butternut Puree, Crispy Parma Ham, Herb Oil & Slow Roast Tomatoes
Braised Shoulder of Dorset Lamb, Hot-Pot Potato, Wilted Leeks, Crispy Black Pudding & Whole Grain Mustard Jus
Twice Roasted Belly Pork, Chinese Marinate, Noodle Greens, Plum & Soy Dressing
Char-grilled Chicken Supreme, Pearl Barley & Light Vegetable Broth
Roast Loin of Dorchester Pork, Braised Red Cabbage, Gratin Dauphinoise, Juniper Sauce
Pan Seared Salmon & Seasonal Greens with Vermouth Shellfish Chowder
Parma Ham Encased Pollock, Pappardelli Pasta, Olives, Roasted Tomato with Spring Onion & Saffron Mayonnaise
Roast Sirloin of Dorset Beef, Roasted Carrots, Pomme Puree & Red Wine Jus

Vegetarian Options

Open Tart of Roasted Sweet Peppers & Leeks topped with Somerset Goats Cheese
Broccoli, Somerset Brie & Mushroom Lasagne glazed with Parmesan
Tagliatelle tossed in a Leek, Sundried Tomato & Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto finished with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Cheddar

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake served with Vanilla Cream
Lemon Curd Crème Brulèe with Shortbread Biscuit
Eton Mess – Seasonal Berries, Meringue & Chantilly Cream
Orange Marmalade Bread & Butter Pudding served with English Custard
Apricot & Almond Tart with Peaches, Apricots & a Raspberry Coulis
Coffee with Mints
Freshly filtered Coffee & Chocolate Mints

BANQUETING SERVICE SUPPLEMENTS

Please note that this menu is used in conjunction with our standard Banquet Selector, you would need to add the chosen supplement to this cost per person. All guests, with the exception of vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements should eat from the chosen menu you select.

Starters

Assiette of Melon with Champagne Syrup & Marinated Berries	£3.95
Chicken & Parma Ham Terrine, Red Onion Preserve	£4.25
Seared Scallops, Smoked Bacon & Black Pudding Salad, Saffron Mayonnaise	£5.95
Tian of Avocado & Crab, Coriander Mayonnaise & Parmesan Wafer	£4.25
Warm Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche & Dill	£5.25
Smoked Haddock Tartlet with a dressing of Saffron, Keta Chives & Truffle Oil	£4.25

Main Course

Fillet of Prime Scottish Beef, Potato & Celeriac Rosti, Sautéed Chantrelles, Pea Puree & a Rich Madeira Jus	£8.95
Herb Crusted Rack of Hampshire Lamb, Wilted Leeks, Dauphinoise Potato, Red Currant Jus	£6.95
Roast Loin of Venison with Braised Cabbage & Beetroot Puree, Pink Peppercorn Sauce	£8.25
Pan Roasted Duck Breast, White Bean & Toulouse Sausage Cassoulet, Sautéed Green Beans, Cherry & Port Wine Jus	£7.25
Fillet of Salmon, Horseradish Crust, Saffron Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & Fish Cream	£5.25
Fillet of Cod wrapped in Parma Ham, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Baby Vegetables & Basil Dressing	£5.50

Desserts

Chocolate Fondant with a Rich Chocolate Sauce, Liquored Raspberries & Tuile Biscuit filled with Vanilla Ice Cream	£3.25
Dark Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Mascarpone & Orange Compote	£2.95
Toffee Crème Brulèe with Homemade Banana Bread	£2.50
Plum & Cinnamon Tart with a Balsamic Ripple Ice Cream	£2.50
Apple & Strawberry Crumble with Custard Ice Cream	£1.95

Cheese Course

Warm French Camembert with Red Onion Preserve & Crostini	£3.50
Selection of British & Continental Cheese with Celery, Grapes & Walnut Bread	£2.00
Coffee with Mints, Petits Fours with Freshly Filtered Coffee	£1.25

Best Location in Bournemouth

A location envied by many, seven perfect miles of beach on our doorstep.

The Hermitage is situated minutes from Bournemouth's beautiful beaches and gardens. Offering convenience of being directly opposite the Pier, Central Gardens and the BIC Conference Centre, you are just steps away from the famous Bournemouth beach, charming shops and a variety of entertainment across Dorset. No hotel offers such high quality accommodation and dining as well as easy to access to all of the main attractions and Bournemouth town centre. Bournemouth is also a short drive from the Jurassic coast, the world famous New Forest and many other exciting places, making it an ideal base to explore the South of England.

Bournemouth Hotel Rooms

The Hermitage offers substantial value as one of the leading Bournemouth Hotels.

Whether you are looking for a perfect getaway on the south coast or wish to host a business conference the Hermitage has all the facilities and luxuries that will make your stay most enjoyable.

The Hermitage offers three different room types; Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Sea View Rooms. Our service makes the Hermitage one of the most prestigious Bournemouth Hotels.

Award winning cuisine

At the Hermitage Hotel, we are extremely proud of our restaurant and bar. We are one of a handful of hotels in Bournemouth who have been awarded the AA rosette for food quality. This award shows our commitment to making our restaurant stand out from the crowd and ensures the guests to our hotel are treated to some of the best food Bournemouth has to offer. While staying at our hotel, why not treat yourself to something from our menu? We offer breakfast to all guests (for a small charge) as well as having spacious dining rooms for luxurious evening meals and tempting snacks available throughout the day. If necessary, our restaurant can be booked for big occasions such as masonic ladies weekends, conferences and Christmas parties. If you'd like to make a group booking while in Bournemouth, please call us on 01202 557363 to discuss your needs in more detail with one of our helpful team.

Hotel room deals

We are always checking our room prices and making adjustments to be competitive. It is worth keeping an eye on what offers we have through the special offer page. You will probably be surprised at the great hotel rates we offer and might want to take your other half on a short weekend break in Bournemouth. Our room rates work in a similar way to airline tickets; the earlier you book, the more you can save! Prices are updated on our website every Thursday, so make sure you book in advance to maximise your savings! All hotel rooms can be booked online using our improved, easy to use booking module. This will secure your room and you will receive an email confirmation once your bank account has been debted.

If you do not find what you are after please just ring the hotel on 01202 557363 and we would be more than happy to help.