All family and corporate events can be celebrated at the Heights and we can offer you a private dining option, or our *bistro with spectacular views. (*subject to availability) We can suggest lots of interesting options for your event. Family gatherings, cream teas or traditional afternoon tea in the bistro* with its panoramic sea and coastal views, or in a private room Lunch or dinner in a private room with its own bar and personalised menus, or in our bistro* A private room is charged at 150 to include private bar hire if required. Entertainment or a dance floor for a private room must be discussed at the time of booking, this will be charged as per your requirements. For private dining we are happy to personalise menus to suit your requirements. We recommend the very popular Island menu (enclosed) a great choice to suit all tastes. The private dining menus are also enclosed in this pack for you to choose your own menu. We can also write a menu based on your preferences on request. Table plans and layouts will be discussed by the Duty Manager when you make your booking. Preferential accommodation rates can be offered for guests staying at the hotel to attend your function, please enquire when you book your event. To book, or if you would like to have a look around our facilities and discuss your options, please do not hesitate to call the hotel and speak to the Duty Manager.
This lunchtime menu is very popular for family events and is served in the bistro. We require a pre order from your guests. This menu is available for pre booked parties of 20 or more persons. 25 per person. Children aged 2-12 years 15 2 MENU HOME MADE PATE Smooth homemade chicken liver pate on toasted brioche, with Waldorf salad & Portland pickle, CRAB & PRAWN TOWER G Portland crab with plump prawns sat on colourful leaves with sliced cucumber & tomato, drizzled with tomato mayonnaise A TRIO OF MELON PEARLS V G Iced honeydew, galia & watermelon pearls topped with Champagne sorbet & raspberry fruit coulis HOMEMADE TRIO OF SPRING ROLLS Miniature duck, chicken & vegetable spring rolls with aioli & sweet chilli dips CHEFS HOME MADE SOUP OF THE DAY Please ask for the Chef s homemade soup selection ~~~ ROAST TOPSIDE OF WESSEX BEEF With Yorkshire puddings, pan gravy & all traditional accompaniments MANGO & BRIE CHICKEN Pan fried breast of chicken filled with mango & local brie, set on baby spinach, served with sautéed potatoes & a light mango & apple sauce PAN FRIED LOIN OF COD G Set on a pea mash with roasted cherry tomatoes, thyme herb potatoes & crispy pancetta WILD MUSHROOM & SPINACH RISOTTO V G A homemade delicious risotto with new forest wild mushrooms, baby spinach & asparagus fritters ~~~ PORTLAND MESS G Fresh strawberries, whipped Dorset cream & crushed meringue PEAR TART TATIN Poached pear in caramel sauce, baked under a puff pastry lid, topped with homemade papaya ice cream PINK CHAMPAGNE & ROSE CHEESECAKE A homemade cheesecake topped with rose pearls, Dorset clotted cream & vanilla ice cream BRAMLEY APPLE & STAR ANISE CRUMBLE A delicious blend of bramley apples & star anise baked under our own crumble topping, capped with homemade cinnamon clotted cream HOMEMADE DAIRY ICE CREAM SELECTION A selection of delicious ice creams to choose from DORSET CHEESEBOARD A selection of local cheeses with celery, fruit & biscuits with Portland pickle ~~~ FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE OR DORSET TEA Served with a chocolate mint
Chefs dishes below enable you to choose a menu to suit your own taste. The menus are available for pre booked parties of 20 or more persons. Choose up to 3 choices per course. Price 32 per person for a 3 course menu, served with tea or coffee. CHOOSE UP TO 3 STARTER COURSES ICED RING OF MELON V G Filled with forest berries then topped with raspberry sorbet CHICKEN PARFAIT Rich smooth parfait of chicken livers set on buttery brioche with Waldorf salad & Portland pickle SMOKED SALMON WAVES G Waves of smoked salmon with herring roe crème fraiche on citrus leaves PORTLAND CRAB CAKES Our own homemade Portland crab cakes set on a bouquet of leaves drizzled with sweet chilli GARDEN PEA & WILD GARLIC PANNA COTTA V A homemade pea panna cotta surrounded by wild garlic with homemade potato crisps PORTLAND CRAB & PRAWN TOWER G Portland crab with plump prawns sat on leaves with sliced tomato & cucumber with tomato mayonnaise CHEFS HOME MADE SOUP OF THE DAY Please ask for the Chefs market fresh selection BAKED BRIE & BRAMLEY APPLE TARTLET V Roasted bramley apples in Dorset cider with melting local brie in a pastry tartlet, sat with homemade apple crisps BARBEQUE CHICKEN SKEWERS G Chargrilled strips of chicken breast on skewers marinated with a sweet chilli sauce & set on salad leaves WILD MUSHROOM & HERB BRIOCHE TOAST V Pan fried wild mushrooms with fresh herbs, red wine & Dorset cream sat on toasted herb bread finished with crushed walnuts & goats cheese CHOOSE UP TO 3 MAIN COURSES LOCAL PORK FILLET WITH HAM HOCK MOUSSE G Fillet of pork, stuffed with a ham hock mousseline wrapped in Parma ham, carved onto caramelised potatoes with a deep apple jus TRIO OF FILLET STEAK Medallions of fillet steak on a toasted croute with caramelised onions, homemade chicken liver pate, surrounded by mini duchess potatoes then finished with a deep mushroom port wine jus MANGO & BRIE CHICKEN Pan fried breast of chicken filled with mango & local brie, set on baby spinach, served with sautéed potatoes & a light mango & apple sauce PRIME WESSEX BEEF IN A RED WINE SAUCE Hand carved beef with a tarragon, shallot & red wine jus, served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & horseradish sauce MINTED LAMB SHANK G Roasted in a mint & redcurrant jus served with Lyonnaise potatoes PORTLAND CRAB CHOWDER G An abundance of smoked haddock, Portland crab, mussels, prawns & Lyme Bay scallops with potatoes, cooked in a white wine cream PAN FRIED FILLETS OF SEA BASS G Crispy fillets of sea bass layered with baby spinach leaves on creamy mashed potatoes with Portland crab cream WILD MUSHROOM & SPINACH RISOTTO V A homemade delicious risotto with New Forest wild mushrooms, baby spinach & asparagus fritters GOATS CHEESE, SHALLOT & ROOT VEGETABLE STRUDEL V Wrapped in filo pastry, oven baked, served with sautéed potatoes & a sage cream All main courses are accompanied by a fresh selection of vegetable & potatoes where appropriate CHOOSE UP TO 3 DESSERT COURSES PINK CHAMPAGNE & ROSE CHEESECAKE A delicious homemade cheesecake topped with rose pearls, Dorset clotted cream & vanilla ice cream PORTLAND MESS G A rich sweet of meringue, fresh strawberries & whipped Dorset cream RED WINE PEAR TART TATIN A pear poached in red wine then baked in salted caramel under a puff pastry lid topped with caramel ice cream FRUITS OF THE FOREST SHORTBREAD TOWER Homemade shortbread layered with Dorset clotted cream, seasonal fresh berries finished with our own cookie dough ice cream ST CLEMENTS MERINGUE PIE A tartlet with sweet lemon & orange curds topped with a crispy meringue lid sat with our own citrus scented clotted cream & coulis BLOOD ORANGE BAVAROIS SUNSET A homemade blood orange bavarois sat on crushed chocolate brownies with a white chocolate drizzle CHOCOLATE & COCONUT BANOFFEE TORTE A homemade torte with a set chocolate & toffee cream, glazed with coconut icing sugar, topped with homemade banana ice cream HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY TIRAMISU A set coffee custard with mascarpone & crushed sponge fingers, topped with blueberries & a fresh berry ice cream ICE CREAM SELECTION Choose from a wide selection of homemade ice creams DORSET CHEESEBOARD A selection of local cheeses with celery, fruit & Portland pickle with crackers 3 Richard Hinde Head Chef
Please choose from the selection below ranging from a light afternoon tea (Osprey menu) to a full carved buffet (Ammonite menu) served by our Chefs there is something for every event. Minimum number of diners for these menus are 20. Served in a private room at a room hire cost of 150.00. Served in the bistro subject to availability. Portland menu Cold savoury buffet menu Sandwiches & soft bridge rolls filled with:- Tuna & mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese & tomato, honey baked ham, roast beef & Portland pickle, chicken & curried sweetcorn, Portland crab, egg mayonnaise. Fruit and cheese brochettes Local Cheddar, brie, grapes, pineapple, mango & cherry tomato selection Home made tomato & basil quiche, honey & mustard sausages Mini sausage rolls, sea salted potato crisps Freshly brewed tea & coffee 11.95 per person Chesil menu Hot & cold buffet menu A selection of fine deep fried seafood with lemon & homemade tartare sauce Halloumi kebabs with courgette & tomato Selection of miniature spring rolls Sweet potato wedges with various dips Salsa, barbeque & tangy yoghurt Selection of sandwiches filled with Tuna & mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese & tomato, honey baked ham, prawn in brandied mayonnaise, chicken & curried sweetcorn, egg mayonnaise, roast beef & Portland pickle Fruit and cheese brochettes Local Cheddar, brie, grapes, pineapple, Mango & cherry tomato selection Honey & mustard sausages, mini sausage rolls Home made tomato & basil quiche, sea salted potato crisps Freshly brewed tea & coffee 13.95 per person All dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise when making your booking Osprey menu Afternoon tea menu A selection of traditional afternoon tea sandwiches to include:- Smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise & cucumber, Portland crab, roast beef & Portland pickle, Cheddar cheese & tomato, honey baked ham, chicken & curried sweetcorn. Homemade fruit scones with strawberry preserve & clotted cream Freshly brewed tea & coffee 10.50 per person Ammonite menu Carved display buffet menu Carved topside of Wessex beef with horseradish tartlets Barbequed chicken skewers Poached supreme of salmon Honey baked gammon with fresh pineapple An ice bowl of plump prawns, home made tomato & basil quiche All served with the following salads:- fruit slaw, potato & crisp bacon, Caesar, tomato & cous cous, mixed leaves, sliced tomato & red onion, candied beetroot & quinoa Roasted herb mini jacket & minted new potatoes A selection of freshly baked breads & dressings 18.50 per person sweet things Add some sweet things to any of the menus, choose any 2 desserts for your function Pink Champagne & rose cheesecake Portland mess G Red wine pear tart tatin Fruits of the forest shortbread tower St Clements meringue pie Blood orange bavarois sunset Chocolate & coconut banoffee torte Homemade blueberry tiramisu Dairy ice cream selection Dorset cheeseboard 6.50 per person 4
All meals are served with tea, coffee and iced water. Wine and drinks should be pre arranged when booking your function. We have a wide variety of spirits and soft drinks, and a good selection of International wines. Welcome drinks should be considered, sherry, wine, fruit punch are enjoyable welcome refreshments for your event. We can offer an International wine list if you would like wine with your meal. To make your choice please discuss this with the Duty Manager when making your booking. Champagne or sparkling wine can be arranged for the toast at your special event, please ask for details when making your booking. There is a private bar in the Weston Room and the Portland Suite. The bar can be made available to your guests before and after dining. We always suggest the bar remains closed during your food service. In a private room all functions must finish at midnight, music must cease at this time. Special overnight rates including a full Dorset breakfast can be negotiated for guests wanting to stay before or after your event. The Duty Manager will be pleased to offer you a preferential rate based on your requirements. 5
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING & DEPOSIT RECEIPT Thank you for your booking details as follows: Name. Address Telephone e mail... Date of event (day) Time from.. To... Event details.. Deposit paid. Amount in words.... All deposits are non refundable. The balance must be paid fully 7 days prior to the event, or the event may be cancelled. Duty Manager name Date deposit taken.. 1. All function bookings require a non refundable deposit of 250 to book the function room, which includes a charge of 150 for the private hire of the room & bar. 2. To book the bistro (public area) we require a minimum deposit of 100 (dependant on numbers booked) 3. Meal, layouts and prices quoted relate to parties of 20 or more persons. 3. The menus enclosed are for private bookings in a private function room or in the *bistro (*public area). 4. Initial details must be discussed on booking, and sample menus will be offered for you to make your menu selection. 5. All bookings are subject to availability and time specifications. Set arrival and departure times to be agreed. 6. Drinks and wine we suggest are pre ordered where possible. 7. We do not allow guests to provide, or bring into the building their own wine, spirits or food. 8. We require an update on your function details at least 1 month prior to the date, to ensure we can accommodate all your requirements. 9. We require full payment and final numbers 7 days prior to your function. 10. Payment can be made by cash, credit or debit card (American Express is not accepted) or building society cheque. We do not accept company cheques or personal cheques. 11. Reduction of numbers after the payment is made will mean a loss of payment, refunds will not be forthcoming, so please ensure your numbers are accurate. 12. Cancellation of the function will mean a full loss of deposit, cancellation within 14 days of the function will lead to charges being raised for up to 50% of the function, please contact us immediately if there is a chance your function will not take place, and we will do our best to re-sell the function room, to avoid additional costs. 13. We do not allow party poppers, candles, confetti, streamers or other party decoration to be brought into the hotel without prior authorisation. 14. You are not able to provide your own entertainment at your function unless this is pre booked with the hotel. 15. The hotel is non smoking throughout, any incident of smoking in hotel bedrooms or public areas will be charged at minimum cost of 250 per incident. 16. Any damage caused to hotel property will be the liability of the organiser to pay full replacement cost. BOOKING REFERENCE NO. A COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU WHEN YOUR BOOKING IS MADE AND DEPOSIT PAID 6