FUNCTIONS BROCHURE
FUNCTIONS WELCOME TO THE SHEPHERDS AND AUCTIONEER We have long been considered a venue of choice, with a well-deserved reputation for providing quality fine foods and a friendly service. Our flexible facilities offer you the ideal place to either celebrate an important event or host business and corporate meetings. Whatever the event, our enthusiastic and expert staff are on hand to 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 help but be impressed with the hospitality we have to offer.
THE PERFECT VENUE, WHATEVER THE OCCASION From small, intimate gatherings to larger events, we can cater for many types of occasion. We have two function rooms: The Auctioneer Suite holds up to 100 guests, with The Shepherds catering for up to 500. We also have a small meeting room available: The Bidders Room holds up to 24 people for smaller parties or meetings. Both of our function rooms are suitable for: Dinners, receptions and parties Gala and charity evenings Fashion shows Shows and exhibitions Presentation and award evenings Corporate meetings Weddings, civil partnerships Funerals and christenings FUNCTION ROOM FEATURES The Auctioneer suite is a sophisticated venue, perfect for a variety of functions. 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 Auctioneer Suite 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 months the 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 re conveniently located. T: 01228 539766 E: enquiries@shepherdscarlisle.co.uk
MENUS Our reputation for offering delicious, high quality food is second to none. Locally sourced meats and our generous, handmade desserts have established us as a popular venue for many years 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 discuss your requirements to help create a special and memorable event for you. SOUPS AND STARTERS MAIN COURSES DESSERTS COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP A medley of fresh root vegetables & herbs LEEK & POTATO SOUP A classic smooth blended soup, finished with a swirl of cream MINESTRONE SOUP An Italian soup of fresh vegetables, tomatoes & pasta ROAST SILVERSIDE OF LAKELAND BEEF Served with Yorkshire pudding & horseradish sauce BAKED LOIN OF HAM Served with a Cumberland sauce ROAST TURKEY With savoury stuffing, pigs in blankets & cranberry sauce TWO MEATS CARVERY Roast Lakeland Beef with Horseradish Sauce STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING Served with caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream LEMON MERINGUE PIE TRADITIONAL SHERRY TRIFLE RICH CHOCOLATE TORTE TOMATO & HERB SOUP A favourite soup served with croutons MELON WITH A FRUIT SORBET Pearls of melon with a fruit sorbet SALMON STEAK WITH A LEMON & HERB BUTTER A baked, boneless salmon fillet coated with a lemon & herb butter Roast Pork with Apple Sauce Roast Turkey with Stuffing Baked Ham with Cumberland sauce (Please choose any two of the roast meats) RASPBERRY MERINGUE CHEESECAKE Fruit topping of your choice GARLIC MUSHROOM RAMEKIN Button mushrooms in a garlic & cream sauce served with garlic bread PRAWN & SALMON SALAD Succulent North Atlantic prawns & salmon on a bed of leaves served with Marie Rose sauce PÂTÉ MAISON A smooth homemade pork liver pâté served with Cumberland sauce & oatcakes SUPREME OF CHICKEN A chicken breast wrapped with smoked rashers of bacon & served with a white wine sauce BARON OF LAKELAND BEEF CHASSEUR With a sauce of red wine, shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms & herbs SPINACH & RICOTTA CANNELLONI Pasta tubes filled with ricotta & spinach in a rich herb & tomato sauce VEGETABLE CURRY Courgettes, cauliflower, carrots, peppers & onions in a mild curry sauce, served with pilau rice, mango chutney & naan bread CHOCOLATE & ORANGE ROULADE STRAWBERRY GATEAU CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES LOCALLY SOURCED CHEESES Served with oatmeal biscuits & crackers T: 01228 539766 E: enquiries@shepherdscarlisle.co.uk
Our reputation for offering delicious, high quality food is second to none. BUFFET AND CHILDRENS MENUS FINGER BUFFET PLATTER OF SANDWICHES ON WHITE & BROWN BREAD Savoury cheese, ham, tuna mayonnaise & beef HONEY & MUSTARD GLAZED MINI CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE BATTERED ONION RINGS SPRING ROLLS With a sweet chilli dip SAVOURY CHEESE ROLLS IN PUFF PASTRY SAUSAGE ROLLS BATTERED CHICKEN FILLET BITES CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA SAVOURY QUICHE CHIPS RASPBERRY PAVLOVA TRADITIONAL SHERRY TRIFLE HOT BUFFET LASAGNE Lasagne made with local butcher s steak mince, smothered with béchamel sauce & served with garlic bread CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Marinated pieces of chicken breast in a curry sauce served with pilau rice, naan bread & mango chutney LAKELAND BEEF STEAK PIE Prime local beef in rich gravy with a shortcrust pastry top CHIPS & MIXED SALADS CANNELLONI Pasta tubes filled with ricotta & spinach in a rich herb & tomato sauce HOT ROLLS ROAST LAKELAND BEEF CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE BACON All served in a fresh roll with French fries & coleslaw CHILDRENS MENU SOUP OF THE DAY Served with a roll & butter MELON WITH A FRUIT SORBET Pearls of melon with a fruit sorbet CHICKEN FILLET BITES With chips FISH FINGERS With chips NOVELTY ICE CREAMS T: 01228 539766 E: enquiries@shepherdscarlisle.co.uk
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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. FUNCTION ORGANISERS - PLEASE NOTE 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 Room Theatre Style Cabaret Style Dinner Dinner/Dance The Shepherds 400 25 tables of 10 500 350 1/2 The Shepherds 180 12 tables of 10 170 n/a The Auctioneer Suite 100 10 tables of 6 The Bidders Room 16 (Boardroom style) 24 Please contact us and we would be delighted to quote for your event. 100 24 100 n/a Our helpful staff will be on hand to set up any audio visual equipment required for your meeting.
T: 01228 539766 E: enquiries@shepherdscarlisle.co.uk The Shepherds and Auctioneer, Rosehill Estate, Carlisle, CA1 2RW