One of the many highlights at a winter wedding is the food. The colder temperatures and cosy atmosphere give you the opportunity to indulge your guests with a rich, satisfyingly seasonal menu, full of colour, flavour and fragrance.
We asked three leading chefs to share their dream menus for the perfect winter wedding.
David McLaughlin is executive head chef of the Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant, Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Ghyll
Winter wedding canapés
Salmon goujons with lemon mayonnaise
Ham hock boudin with chutney
Spiced chicken samosa
Winter wedding starter
Roasted scallops with spiced cauliflower
Rillette of rabbit with crostini and truffle cream vinaigrette
Winter wedding main
Best end of Cumbrian lamb in a herb crumb with black olive gnocchi, confit peppers and aubergine
Roasted brill with apple, potato, celery and cider foam
Winter wedding dessert
Date pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Mille-feuille of rhubarb, oat and vanilla
Paul E. Lee is executive head chef of wedding and events specialist, Dine
Dine
Winter wedding canapés
Cannelloni of Yorkshire beef served with horseradish foam
and candied carrots
Mini fish pies topped with golden caper mash
Swiss cheese fondue with mini dough ball, sun-blushed tomato and baby pickled onion brochette
Winter wedding starter
Chargrilled lemon chicken with smoky bacon and beef tomato served in a warm muffin with mustard hollandaise
Cumin roasted butternut squash soup
Winter wedding main
Fillet of aromatic Angus steak seared and marinated in ginger, lemongrass, fennel and Sichuan pepper, served with oyster mushrooms, pak choi and sticky teriyaki beef wonton
Salmon, dill and flaky pastry pie placed with creamy butter mash, white wine beurre blanc and fresh garden peas
Winter wedding dessert
Chocolate and cherry bread and butter pudding
Brûléed rice pudding and strawberry jam
Grand Marnier soufflé with an orange and caramel sauce
Ian Howell is head chef at the West Wing at Ickworth House
Ickworth House
Winter wedding canapés
Cheese croquettes with winter fruit chutney
Chicken liver wrapped in smoked streaky bacon
Winter wedding starter
Smoked salmon and warm tarragon leeks with white balsamic dressing
Winter wedding main
Ickworth estate venison Wellington, roasted parsnips and reduced port sauce
Winter wedding dessert
White chocolate tear drop filled with Baileys and amaretto mousse and spiced poached kumquats
Winning winter cocktails
In addition to Winter Pimms and mulled wine, these three delicious winter cocktail recipes will go down a storm with your guests:
Winter Berry Mojito (Paul E. Lee)
- 1 - Muddle crushed cranberries and mint leaves
- 2 - Mix a measure of gold rum with fresh-squeezed lime juice and a sprinkling of sugar
- 3 - Add a dash of soda water and serve
Tanqueray Almond (Ian Howell)
- 1 - In a snifter (brandy glass) add a measure of Tanqueray London Dry gin, a half measure of almond liqueur and a splash of bitters over ice
- 2 - Mix in a dash of sour mix and stir
- 3 - Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve
Polar Bear (David McLaughlin)
- 1 - Gently heat the same measure of milk and double cream to near boiling
- 2 - Add lots of white chocolate and Kahlua and warm through until the chocolate melts
- 3 - Whip up some cream and pipe on top
- 4 - Sprinkle with grated milk chocolate and serve
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