Wedding Breakfast Sit Down
At Merlins we are all about the details. All our meat is free-range and Dorset bred and accompanying ingredients locally sourced wherever possible. Let us tempt you with our extensive selection of sit-down dishes.
And for starters…
Wedding breakfast starters
All served with freshly baked breads and butter when booked together with a main course and dessert.
Mushroom and Ricotta filo parcel
red chard, rocket, sesame, sweet beetroot glaze (v)
Vegetable tempura platter
Ponzu and sweet chilli dipping sauces (v)
Double baked cheese soufflé
Dorset coastal cheddar, double cream, free range eggs, Dijon mustard (v)
Warm Hoisin duck salad
shredded iceburg, spring onion, cucumber, crispy rice noodles
Smoked salmon
cucumber, pea purée, dill mayonnaise, pea shoots, ciabatta crisp
Classic prawn cocktail
cucumber and tomato concasse, crunchy iceburg, paprika, Marie Rose sauce, garlic chives
Baked Somerset goats cheese
rocket, baby spinach, balsamic glaze, roasted red pepper dressing, watercress (v)
Poached hens egg with asparagus, Serano ham and pasta timbale
asparagus, snow peas, farfalle pasta, Serano ham, extra virgin olive oil toasted pine nuts, red basil, Parmesan shavings, free-range hens egg
Ham hock terrine
pickled vegetables, apple cider chutney, rustic toast
Potato, leek and watercress soup
double cream, herbed croutons, micro cress, watercress oil (v)
Deep fried Somerset brie
crispy crumb, warm tomato sauce, micro herbs (v)
Garlic mushrooms
braised mushrooms, garlic, cream and chive sauce, warm ciabatta (v)
Tomato and basil bruschetta
San Arrentino tomatoes, balsamic syrup, basil oil, black pepper, micro basil (v)
Mozzarella baked gnocchi
tomato sauce, micro herbs, ciabatta crisp (v)
Goats cheese and red onion tart
rocket, roast garlic purée, cherry tomatoes (v)
Tomato and mozzarella timbale
Isle of Wight tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, rocket, radicchio, basil oil, balsamic syrup, micro basil (v)
Roasted butternut squash & cumin soup
coriander oil, mini onion bhaji, micro coriander (v)
Smoked haddock fish cakes
creamed leeks, micro herbs
Merlins mezze
A selection of delicious appetisers for tables of
8-10 to share.
Rice stuffed vine leaves
Roasted Mediterranean vegetable salad
with deep fried halloumi
Marinated green and black olives
Roasted artichoke salad
Homemade humous with falafels
with organic chickpeas
Tabbouleh salad
Plum tomato and mozzarella salad
with fresh basil leaves
Salami, mortadella sausage and chorizo
Freshly baked breads and warmed pitta
Balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil for dipping
Time for the mains…
Wedding breakfast mains
All served with buttered carrots and sugar snap peas.
Free-range chicken breast
white wine cream sauce, dauphinoise potatoes, roast cherry tomatoes, pea shoots
Steak and ale pie
Wimborne ‘Devon Ruby Red’ beef braised in Dorset Piddle ale all butter pastry, wholegrain mustard mash
Sausage and mash
three butchers sausages, wholegrain mustard mashed potatoes, red onion gravy, parsnip crisps, pea shoots
Balsamic roast pork loin
herb stuffing, orange and cranberry sauce, Parmentier potatoes, beetroot glaze
Roast beef
topside of mature ‘Devon Ruby Red’ beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, buttered spring greens, Dorset watercress, horseradish, rich beef gravy
Braised steak
slowly cooked Wimborne ‘Devon Ruby Red’ top rib steak, rich red wine sauce, baby onions, button mushrooms, creamy horseradish mash, Dorset watercress
Pork tenderloin
free-range Dorset pork fillet, crushed potatoes with savoy cabbage & pancetta, cider and apple cream sauce
Traditional shepherds pie
free-range Dorset lamb, cheesy mashed potatoes, buttered greens
Free-range chicken breast
wrapped in pancetta, wilted spinach, Dorset Red smoked cheese mousse, white wine cream sauce, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted cherry tomatoes, pea shoots
Free-range chicken breast in fresh breadcrumbs, leek, kale, smoked bacon and mature cheddar mousse, wholegrain mustard cream sauce, dauphinoise potatoes, roast cherry tomatoes, pea shoots
Free-range chicken breast wrapped in zucchini, sun blushed tomato and basil mousse, red wine, tomato and mushroom sauce, potato rosti bake, pea shoots
Hake fillet
basil cream sauce, cannellini and black bean mash, pine kernels, micro samphire
Sea bass fillet
beetroot risotto, roasted fennel, cream and white wine sauce
Cod fillet
wrapped in Parma ham, wilted spinach, squash purée, dauphinoise potatoes pea shoots, prosecco cream sauce
Scottish salmon
Cajun marinated, hollandaise sauce, watercress and rocket, baby new potatoes, roasted Mediterranean vegetable salad
Lamb shank
slowly cooked, honey glazed whole shank of free-range Dorset lamb, roasted garlic mash, red wine, rosemary and redcurrant sauce, fresh rosemary, redcurrants
Rack of lamb
boneless saddle of glazed Dorset lamb, Port wine, orange and redcurrant sauce, herbed crushed potatoes, fresh rosemary, redcurrants
Beef fillet
medallions of mature Wimborne ‘Devon Ruby Red’ beef fillet, Cognac and peppercorn sauce, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, Dauphinoise potatoes, Dorset watercress
Vegetarian mains
All can be adapted for a vegan diet.
Merlins vegetable tower
roasted butternut squash, leeks,red and yellow pepper, organic beans & brown rice, balsamic glaze, tomato & basil sauce, crispy rice noodles, pea shoots
Vegetable cassoulet
A large handmade puff pastry case filled with roasted artichoke hearts, aubergine, cherry tomatoes and peppers bound in a tangy tomato sauce and topped with Halloumi croutons
Nut roast
Organic apricot and pumpkin seed nut roast, Yorkshire pudding, redcurrant sauce
Mushroom Wellington
Portobello mushroom, duxelle stuffing, puff pastry, redcurrant sauce
Mediterranean vegetable pancake stack
roasted aubergine, courgette, red and yellow peppers, parmesan shavings, pesto cream sauce
Sweet potato, spinach and chickpea curry basmati rice, onion raita, mini poppadoms
Butter bean, lentil and vegetable cottage pie
topped with sweet potato mash, wilted greens
Pumpkin and sage ravioli
tomato sauce, balsamic glaze, basil oil, rocket, garlic ciabatta
Totally vegan?...
We can offer a totally vegan wedding. Please ask to see our dedicated vegan options.
Leave room for dessert…
Wedding breakfast desserts
All handmade and individually served and suitable for vegetarians.
Apple pie
traditional baked apple pie prepared with fresh Bramley apples and all butter pastry, whipped double cream, assorted berries, crème Anglaise
Sticky toffee pudding
warm butterscotch sauce, clotted cream ice cream
Warm chocolate brownie
chocolate sauce, crushed biscuit, salted caramel ice cream
Banoffee pie
buttery biscuit base, thick toffee, banana, toffee swirl cream, salted caramel chips
Chocolate profiteroles
handmade and filled with whipped double cream Belgian chocolate sauce, white chocolate drizzle, fresh strawberries
Strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake
buttery biscuit base, cream cheese, white chocolate, mascarpone, fresh strawberries, strawberry coulis, white chocolate shavings
Zesty lemon and berry tart
blueberry compote, biscoff crumb, blackberry clotted cream ice cream
Dark chocolate Baileys tart
chocolate drizzle, honeycombe ice cream
Key lime pie
buttery biscuit base, mango emulsion,lime zest, yuzu pearls, physalis
Tiramisu
traditional Italian dessert of mascarpone, savoyard biscuits soaked in coffee and Marsala, cocoa dusting
Parley mess
fresh strawberries, whipped double cream, crushed meringue, strawberry coulis, crushed honeycomb, butter royale biscuit
Chocolate fondue
warm Belgian milk chocolate, strawberries, marshmallows & fudge brochette, shortbread hearts
Strawberries and cream
New Forest strawberries, whipped double cream, shortbread hearts
Chocolate fondant
warm chocolate fondant pudding, molten centre, clotted cream ice cream
Can’t see what you like?
We never forget it’s your day and we will happily accommodate any culinary requests wherever possible.
