EATING & DRINKING
At the Lakes, we believe in bespoke - about doing things your way. Our
Eating & Drinking menus and options give you total flexibility to do just that.
From at your fingertips ordering of delicious COOK items for the fridge,
to a fantastic, gourmet experience in your property, we have every option
covered.
YOUR MENU
On Demand
Delivery of ‘Cook’: Exceptional Food for your Freezer
Wine deliveries from our Cellar
Weekends
Elsa’s: Our al-fresco, yet year round, dining experience
By Advance Arrangement
EATING & DRINKING
Full board or half board catering
Breakfast Hampers
Private Dining - Lunch, Supper, Events
Wine Hampers
FOR ORDERS, CONTACT
+44 (0) 1367 254 260
[email protected]
www.thelakesbyyoo.com
THE TEAM
The Lakes are proud to present our range of Chefs and their teams, and
most importantly, their food. Our Chefs represent an edit of the finest the
Cotswolds has to offer, and with backgrounds ranging from michelin stars to
sushi, their collective experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
HAMPERS & BREAKFAST
HAMPERS Continued...
All of our hampers are prepared by Jay Halford, and require 72 hours
notice. Please specify if you have any dietary requirements at the time of
booking.
Seasonal Treats
BREAKFAST HAMPER
What’s in the bag?
Rave Organic Samatra blend coffee for cafetieres, Love Leaf English
breakfast tea, Orange & Apple juice (750ml), Date & Apricot granola pots,
Croissants, Jam, Netherend butter, Sudeley Farm sausages, smoked Bacon,
organic Eggs & finest bloomer from the Artisan baker.
JAY HALFORD Jay is a michelin trained chef & pastry chef, and a rawfood guru, known as the ‘king of juicing’ - he’s not shy on indulgence
though, if that’s what the menu calls for. Jay not only has private dining
menus here, but he also produces our Hampers, and is the chef behind Elsa.
MINT Lizzie Jenkins founded Mint Catering well over a decade ago, and is
an emminent chef in the Cotswolds.
SOUSHI Christina & her team bring the true taste of Japan to the
Cotswolds. Their interactive, tasting menu is a real highlight.
JAMES GRAHAM James Graham founded Cotswold Catering Consultancy
several years ago, and is supported by an excellent team. Their speciality is
in creating bespoke menus, which are truly fabulous.
GUSTO Based in the heart of Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gusto Deli is owned
an run by Rachel Cappuccini & Gavin Thomson. Winner of 3rd best deli
in the UK, Gusto’s food is imaginative and daring, and they are also pros
when it comes to larger events.
£50 for 2
£65 for 4
£75 for 6
£90 for 8
HEALTHY HAMPER
What’s in the bag?
Selection of 500ml fresh juice & smoothies (from The Core), x2 mini Cashewnut smoothie-bowl breakfasts, x1 Pad Thai salad, x1 Kale & Avocado
salad, x2 gluten-free organic Chocolate flapjacks.
£55 for 2
£75 for 4
£85 for 6
£96.50 for 8
AFTERNOON TEA HAMPER
What’s in the bag?
Loose leaf English breakfast & Earl grey tea, fresh Scones, Jam, Clotted
cream, Hummus & Cucumber sandwiches on organic seaded bread,
shortbread biscuits.
COOKANDWAITER Our most refined offering, Cook and Waiter are our
go-tos when the occasion demands fine silverwear and michelin cuisine.
Add Prosecco £14 or Champagne £35
COOK Something of a revelation, a company that prepares frozen meals,
that are really remarkably good. Hand made in their kitchens in Kent,
we’re proud to have an on demand service here at the Lakes.
£42.50 for 2 £55 for 4
£70 for 6
£82.50 for 8
PICNIC HAMPER Perfect for a day spent in the Great Outdoors
Fresh berry Scones, Mineral water, Salad pots, seeded bread with Avocado,
Hummus & Caramelised onions, Fruit salad pots, Lemon & Almond cake
£50 for 2
£70 for 4
£80 for 6
£90 for 8
THANKSGIVING HAMPER Great for Fireworks night
Pumpkin pie, Spiced wine, Chocolate Orange hot-chocolate, Gingerbread,
Cheeses, Chutney & Crackers, Sweet potato & Pomegranate salad
£50 for 2
£70 for 4
£80 for 6
£90 for 8
FESTVE HAMPER The one for Christmas
Luxury chocolates, Christmas pudding, Spiced tea, Christmas coffee, luxury
biscuit selection, Apple chutney, Rosemary crackers, Selection of finest
Cotswold cheeses & cured meats, Smoked salmon & pickles, Mince pies
£75 for 2
£85 for 4
£97.50 for 6 £110 for 8
ON DEMAND
Remarkable meals for your freezer, with no need to pre order, made by the
clever people at COOK. Please note, in high season not all items may be
available.
MAIN MEALS FOR 2
Coq au Vin
Steak & Red wine pie
Chilli con Carne
Porcini, Lemon & Sage risotto
Macaroni cheese, with bacon
Nut Loaf (V, for 3)
£7.99
£8.50
£5.99
£6.99
£6.50
£5.00
ON DEMAND Continued...
MAIN MEALS FOR 4
Beef Bourguignon
£17.95
Lasagne al Forno£15.00
Classic Fish Pie
£16.99
Salmon & Asparagus Gratin
£16.99
Chicken, Ham & Sweetcorn Gratin
£12.00
Coq au Vin
£15.95
Chicken & Mushroom Lasagne
£15.00
Shepherd’s Pie
£13.95
Mac & Cheese, Bacon & Croutons
£12.00
MAIN MEALS FOR 6
Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie
Steak, Mushroom & Merlot Pie
£22.50
£22.50
KIDS MEALS FOR 1
Meatballs & Spaghetti
Sausage Casserole
Macaroni Cheese
£2.75
£2.75
£2.75
PUDDINGS
Belgian Chocolate pudding
Apple & Blackberry crumble Apple & Blackberry crumble Raspberry Pavlova
Chocolate Truffle Torte
Glazed Apple Tart
Lemon Cheesecake
Salted Caramel & Honeycomb Cheesecake
For 2
For 2
For 6
For 8
For 10
For 10
For 10
For 10
£3.25
£3.25
£7.00
£12.75
£15.00
£15.00
£15.00
£15.00
FRIDGE FILLERS
FRIDGE FILLERS Continued...
To complement our COOK range, Chef Jay Halford has developed a range
a delicious fresh meals, that can be left in the fridge ready for your arrival.
Please note, these meals require 72 hours notice, and a minimum order of
£50.
Puddings for 2
Single Serve Salads
Kale & Avocado
Sweet potato, pomegranate, beansprout & garlic pak choi
Pad Thai salad
Mixed leaf salad, with Goat’s Cheese & pickled beetroot
Mixed leaf salad with Feta cheese & mixed olive
Chicken & bacon super seed salad
Salmon & pickled beetroot £9.50
£9.50
£9.50
£9.50
£9.50
£10.90
£10.90
Main Courses for 2
Coq au Vin
Steak, onion & red wine stew
Chicken & mushroom pie
Leek & mushroom risotto
Red lentil & chickpea curry, with rice
Classic lasagne
Fish Pie
Mac & Cheese, with bacon & salad
Salmon fillet, with lemon crushed new potatoes and roasted veg
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
£17.80
Side Dishes
Hand cut & dried vegetable crisps
Apricot & raisin chocolate flapjacks
Smoked kale crisps
Pesto coated mixed nuts
Smoked paprika & garlic cashew nuts
Coconut macaroons
£4.50
£4.50
£4.50
£4.50
£4.50
£4.50
Sticky toffee pudding
£12.50
Mixed fruit crumble
£12.50
Chocolate pudding
£12.50
Chocolate orange cheesecake
£12.50
Strawberry Eton mess
£12.50
Lemon possett£12.50
Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls
Gluten free oats, blueberries, coconut nectar & milk, apple
Blueberries, stawberries, apple, lime & pineapple
Carrot, celery, apple, lemon pineapple & avocado
Apple, cucumber, celery, lime, ginger & spinach
Nutty Bowl - cashews, banana, cinnamon, vanilla, carrot & cinnamon muesli, pineapple, almonds & sesame seeds
Blueberry Bowl - almonds, blueberries, banana, cinnamon,
coconut milk, carrot & cinnamon muesli, desiccated coconut
£6.60
£6.60
£6.60
£6.60
£7.90
£7.90
Juices
Carrot, apple, lime, mint, pineapple
Cucumber, celery, apple, kale, lime
Apple, beetroot, parsnip, carrot, lime
£6.60
£6.60
£6.60
elsa’s
MENU Continued...
Back in the Spring of 2016, we took a trip to the coast to inspect, and then
purchase, our pride & joy - Elsa. She’s a 1950’s original Citroen H-Wagon,
that we’ve lovingly restored, and created our al-fresco dining experience,
Elsa’s.
THE WINE LIST Continued...
Soup of the Day Foccacia bread & Butter £5.95
Thai style vegetable noodles with Sesame oil salad + Chicken £3.95
£3.00
Breaded Lemon Chicken Sweet Potato fries & aioli Breaded Haloumi (vegetarian option)
£10.95
4oz Rump Steak Sandwich on Rosemary foccacia with caramelised red onions
£8.50
THE WINE LIST
Elsa’s is about the joy of spending time with loved ones, and the pleasure
of authentic & understated food. Open for brunch & lunch Saturdays &
Sundays - find us in the Spa orchard. Bookings for groups of 8+ Required.
MENU
Cashew Nut Smoothie Bowl Carrot & cinnamon muesli, fresh pineapple,
banana, chopped nuts, topped with coconut nectar £6.00
Avocado & Poached Eggs on Jay’s award winning Nelson bread £6.25
+ Smoked Salmon £1.50
+ Bacon £1.50
Two Generous Gluten-free Pancakes Banana & mixed berries £7.95
Smoked Sweet Potato Salad Pak choi, Beansprouts, Quinoa
& Pomegranate £6.95
Goat’s Cheese & Beetroot Salad Carrot, Cucumber, Peppers, Avocado,
Mixed leaves & French dressing £6.95
One of our on demand services (dependant on stocks), you can order
wines through our Concierge team, to be delivered to your door. If you’re
ordering for a party, we recommend pre-ordering to be sure we have
everything you need - and so we can get it on ice for you.
WEEKENDER CASE 12 Bottles£120.00
A lovely selection of every day drinking wines for your stay, including a
pale salmon rose, the ever popular Cloud Factory Sauvignon Blanc from
Marlborough NZ, and some fantastic reds for the barbecue.
THE WINE DRINKER’S CASE 12 Bottles
£150.00
The Wine Drinkers case kicks off with an award winning Prosecco, the ever
popular Cloud Factory Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough NZ and a classic
white Burgundy, and wraps up with a classic Claret, award-wining Cotes du
Rhone and the lovely La Flor Malbec from Argentina
THE SOMMELIER’S CASE 12 Bottles£250.00
The case holds a Champagne from Ay, a classic white Burgundy and fine
Sauvignon from the guys at Dog Point in New Zealand. Reds: an aged
Claret, the 2001 Caronne St Gemme; a soft Syrah from Stellenbosch and
the Flechas Malbec from the Rothschild Estate in Argentina.
WHITE WINE William Robertson Chenin
Cloud Factory Sauvignon blanc
Agricola La Battistina, Gavi ‘La Battistina’
Villa Blanche Chardonnay
Feline Jourdan PicPoul
Macon Charnay, Reserve Personnelle
Domaine due Pre Semele, Sancerre
South Africa
Marlborough
Piemonte, Italy
Languedoc, France
Languedoc, France
Burgundy, France
Loire, France
£10.00
£12.00
£16.00
£16.00
£18.00
£16.00
£21.00
RED WINE
Ca’di Ponti, Nero d’Avola
Cape Heights Shiraz
Artesa Organic Rioja
Walter Pablo Malbec
Chateau du Pin Bordeaux
‘Les Coteaux’ Cotes du Rhone
Sicilia, Italy
South Africa
Rioja, Spain
Argentina
Bordeaux, France
Cote du Rhone, Fr.
£10.00
£11.00
£14.00
£14.00
£15.00
£16.00
ROSE WINE
La Colombette Rose
Chase Rose
Chase Rose (magnum)
Rollier de la Martinette Rose
Rollier de la Martinette Rose (magnum)
Languedoc, France
Provence, France
Provence, France
Provence, France
Provence, France
£10.00
£19.00
£38.00
£21.00
£42.00
SPARKLING
Le Dolci Collines, Prosecco
Champagne Charles Chevalier Brut
Billecart Salmon Brut
Trentino, Italy
£14.00
Champagne, France £35.00
Champagne, France £60.00
PRIVATE DINING
There is nothing quite like having one of our Chefs prepare supper for you,
in the comfort of your house. The team will take care of everything - from
drinks service to the washing up. It’s the perfect way to entertain!
Costs include staffing, and all private dining requires booking in advance.
All Chefs will tailor the menus, and those listed here are samples only. For
bookings of fewer than 8 people, an additional fee will apply.
JAY HALFORD
3 course menu, minimum of 8 guests
6 course tasting menu, minimum of 8 guests
8 course tasting menu, minimum of 8 guests
£75.00 per person
£90.00 per person
£110.00 per person
FULL & HALF BOARD VILLA CATERING
Jay & his team also provide our full-service catering options.
The service includes private chef catering & waiting staff,
leaving you to simply relax and enjoy your stay,
and great food.
The menu will change daily, and dietary requirements will be
catered for.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
from £72 per person per day
SAMPLE MENU
Breakfast & Dinner
from £56 per person per day
Quinoa risotto creamed sweet potato, avocado cream,
pickled mushroom & ras al hanout
Dinner Only
from £39 per person per day
Seared scallops on a bed of creamed peas, olive crumb
pancetta crisps
Carrot & bean salad Asian almond & soy dressing,
tomato & hemp tabbouleh, tomato crisps
Slow roasted shoulder of Lamb crushed lemon potatoes,
green beans, caramlised baby onions in coconut palm sugar, red wine jus
Pan fried black cod & celeriac sweet red peppers, garlic pak choi,
creamed peas & a chive dressing
Thyme gnocchi caramelised onion, roasted spiced baby carrot
& peashoots
Pinacolada pineapple gel, mango sorbet, coconut parfait, pineapple &
black sesame salad, coconut cream
Dark chocoloate marquis textures of raspberry, balsamic & palm sugar
SAMPLE MAINS
Jambonette of Westmoor Farm chicken confit potato, cabbage & bacon
with celeriac puree
Confit belly of Kelmscott Park pork red cabbage, caramelised apple &
sage gravy
Rump of Orla Halls lamb braised white beans, glazed carrots & rosemary
Haunch of local venison crushed swede, cavolo nero, glazed piccolo
parsnips & parsnip puree
72 hours braised beef chuck homemade pancetta, glazed onions,
button mushrooms with horseradish mash
Fillet of Newlyn gurnard risotto of mussels, chive butter sauce, spinach
Brigham black bream fillet Jersey royals, salsa verde & chargrilled leeks
Pan-fried polenta casserole of local heritage tomatoes, smoked paprika
SAMPLE PUDDING
JAMES GRAHAM
Lemon Possett compressed strawberries from Steve’s farm
3 course menu, minimum of 8 guests
from £48.00 per person
Poached Packham pear frangipane tart with vanilla custard
SAMPLE STARTERS
Orange pannacotta Ludgrove Valley rhubarb poached in white wine
Loch Duart salmon steamed Jersey royals and herb crème fraiche
Warm chocolate fondant wild Bolivian chocolate and caramel ice cream
Fillet of Newlyn monkfish saffron marinated vegetables
Sticky toffee pudding Weetabix ice cream and sticky toffee sauce
Pressed cider braised ham hock homemade piccalilli and sourdough toast
Carpaccio of 50 day aged Rodborough common beef parmesan
Twice baked soufflé of Charles Martell’s Double Gloucester
Risotto of Sharpham Park Spelt Cirencester Park wild garlic
PRIVATE DINING Continued...
MINT - CATERING WITH TASTE
3 course menu, minimum of 8 guests
from £63.25 per person
SAMPLE STARTERS
SAMPLE MAINS
SAMPLE PUDDINGS
Fillet of beef en croute dauphinoise potato, green beans wrapped in
pancetta served with Madeira or Béarnaise sauce
Dark chocolate marquise raspberries & crème anglaise
Taleggio & basil soufflé herb oil
Pan-fried halibut with herb crust chorizo & cannellini bean cassoulet,
salsa verde
Winter salad of conference pear gorgonzola & chicory, caramelised
walnuts, honey & mustard dressed leaves
Roasted Gressingham duck potato gratin, shallot puree, blackberry & red
wine jus
Crab & asparagus tarlet foaming hollandaise
Rack of Cotswold lamb soubise sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, rosemary
jus & mint béarnaise
Pan-fried king scallops on parsnip puree black pudding & pancetta crisp
Coln Valley gravadlax homemade blini, roasted beetroot
Seared tuna with black sesame Asian slow wasabi cream
Tian of Devon crab avocado, cucumber & dill carpaccio
Roasted asparagus crispy duck egg, chorizo & herb oil
Black fig wrapped in prosciutto with dolcelatte & balsamic glaze
Game terrine homemade piccalilli, melba toast
Confit of duck caramelised pecan nuts, blue cheese dressing
Lobster bisque saffron cream
Lamb shanks braised in balsamic & rosemary glaze, parsnip puree,
roasted winter vegetables
Individual coconut pavlova mixed berries, hot white chocolate sauce
Vanilla pannacotta mulled wine compote
Salted caramel & chocolate tart chocolate sauce & clotted cream
Coconut & lemon tart passion fruit cream, mango sauce
Sticky toffee pudding toffee sauce, seasonal dolcetti ice cream
White chocolate & raspberry brioche pudding, vanilla custard sauce
Chocolate delice raspberry puree
Pan seared salmon tranche buttered samphire & new potatoes,
mussel & dill veloute
Lemon posset lavender shortbread
Roasted hake on crab risotto, courgette & tomato concasse, rocket & lemon
Chocolate & jaffa panna cotta orange polenta biscuit
Slow cooked belly of pork apple rosti, savoy cabbage with pancetta
& cream, cider jus
Poached pear red wine & rosemary, cinnamon parfait
Fresh berries Tuile basket, honey sabayon
Traditional coq au vin bacon lardons & button mushroom, potato puree,
‘Colourful carrots’ & seasonal greens
Stem ginger crème brulee ginger & almond macaroons
Breast of guinea fowl fondant potato, wild mushroom & tarragon veloute
Warm chocolate fondant cappuccino ice cream
Roasted pheasant breast chestnut & mushroom risotto
COOKANDWAITER
Fine Dining
SAMPLE MAINS
SAMPLE DESSERTS
Fillet of beef with horseradish creamed potato and mushroom gratin
Blood orange with honey, rosemary and dried chili flakes
Pan-fried wild sea bass with asparagus and sauce vierge
Warm ginger parkin with hot spiced treacle and rhubarb ripple ice cream
Treacle and beetroot marinated salmon
with apple and celeriac remoulade
Wild Scottish salmon with sautéed fennel and lemon crème fraiche
Pressed chocolate torte with honeycomb and thicken jersey cream
Roasted beetroot salad, cows’ curd and toasted hazelnuts
Rump of lamb with Boulanger potatoes and buttered spinach
Hazelnut tart with blackberries and sweet mascarpone
Salad of endive, radicchio, pear, fresh walnuts and gorgonzola
Grilled cod fillet with celeriac puree, brown shrimps and capers
Lemon tart with fresh raspberries
Seared scallops with a pea puree,
baby courgette ribbons and crispy parma ham
Roast portabello mushrooms with tallegio cheese and crispy pangritata
Torta di Verona with scorched almonds and blueberries
3 course menu, minimum of 8 guests
from £165.00 per person
SAMPLE FIRST COURSE
Tuna carpaccio with chili, marjoram and lemon
Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with parsnip puree,
crispy kale and parsnip crisps
Fresh lobster salad with pink grapefruit and avocado
Roast duck breast with turnip puree and a watercress salad
PRIVATE DINING Continued...
GUSTO
3 course menu, minimum of 8 guests
from £59.50 per person
SAMPLE MAINS
SAMPLE PUDDINGS
Aubergine Parmigiana (v)
Chocolate salted caramel brownies, served with ice cream or crème
fraiche
SAMPLE STARTERS
Carrot and cumin tarte tatin (v)
Cream of celeriac soup apple crisps (v)
Tagliolini with Wild Boar Ragu or Mushroom and smoked garlic ragu (v)
Chicken Liver and Pineau Pate toasted brioche, figs
Grilled hake or halibut with caper, parsley and lemon butter sauce
Duck and fresh cherry Parfait toasts
Chicken or veal saltimbocca
Wild mushroom and thyme soup truffled crème fraiche (v)
Lamb and apricot tagine, chickpea and cous cous
Warm salad of spiced duck orange walnut and chicory
Slow cooked beef in Barolo with chili, rosemary and orange
Smoked mackerel with apple beetroot and horseradish
Pot roasted pheasant with port and chestnut
Risotto of Butternut squash and sage crumbled feta (v)
Succulent braised venison cooked in Rioja
Salad of rocket, caramelized fig poached pear and Gorgonzola (v)
Pork belly with apple and sage or Piri Piri Pork Belly
Crab cakes, sweet chilli sauce avocado salsa
Slow cooked beef shin chilli con carne with all the trimmings
Mushroom Bruschetta with thyme and ricotta (v)
Japanese style katsu curry served with rice, pickles and coriander leaves
Tomato and Mozzarella Arancini wild mushroom Arancini (v)
Wild mushroom and chestnut ‘cottage’ pie (v)
Black Pudding Croquette with an apple mustard mayonnaise
Ballotine of chicken with pomme puree, savoy cabbage, chanterelle
mushroom and Madeira sauce
Rabbit terrine home-made piccalilli
Classic Beef Tournedos Rossini with Madeira Sauce
Orange almond cake
Flourless chocolate torte, raspberry compote
Baked blueberry cheesecake, blueberry compote
Poached pears, plums and figs in sweet wine, lemon and vanilla
Individual trifles
Pear and Almond Tart
Sicilian Lemon or Orange Tart
Vanilla Panna cotta with poached seasonal fruit
Rhubarb and Ginger crumble or Apple and cinnamon crumble
Strawberry semi-freddo, fresh berries
Vanilla Cheesecake with Pineapple Caramel
Elderflower and Prosecco Jellies
Baked ricotta and orange ‘marmalade’ cheesecake orange
Cointreau sauce
SOUSHI CREATION
Our Soushi Creation menu stands apart from our other traditional suppers
- this is something quite different. The concept is to be guided through a
Japanese experience by the Master Sushi chefs & their front of house team,
delivering an authentic, Japanese evening.
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE FOR 10+ GUESTS
£125.00 per person
The menu is accompanied by a selection of warm & chilled sake, Japanese
plum wine on the rocks, Yamasaki single malt whiskey & Japanese teas
(included in the price).
Octopus takoyaki
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE FOR 6+ GUESTS
£80.00 per person
Yakitori skewers yellow tail takaki with ponzu, coriander and chilli
Prawn and leek gyozas
Sparkling tuna or salmon
Jo mariawase; sashimi, nigiri and maki
Vegetable futomaki
Spicy pan fried tuna & prawns
Fillet steak teriyaki dressed wakame carrot & beetroot leaf salad
Mochi ice cream, yuzy granita
Sweet potato miso soup
Lobster & cucumber salad
King prawn & monkfish tempura
Sparkling tuna & salmon
Jo mariawase; sashimi, nigiri and maki
New style tuna sashimi ponzu
Miso infused salmon fillet shiitake mushrooms
Fillet of wagyu beef wasabi pepper sauce, traditional udon noodles
Mochi ice cream with coconut crumble
Green tea cheesecake
Please note, all of our menus including the above are samples everyting can be adapted to your taste and dietary requirements.
EATING & DRINKING