sesame sit-down menus

sesame sit-down menus are ideal for weddings and larger celebrations. Each menu is inspired by seasonally available produce, in the belief that eating seasonally ensures that the ingredients are of the highest quality.

On this page you can find a selection from the full sesame menu; we are happy to provide further ideas on request. To read about the wedding and celebration service offered by sesame, go here. To see the seasonal buffet menus offered by sesame, go here.

Please select one option from each course for your guests to enjoy. sesame seasonal sit-down meals are priced from eighteen pounds per person for two courses, and twenty three pounds per person for three courses. Please contact us (using the information at the foot of this page) for a quotation.

summer vegetarian sit-down menu

to start

jerusalem artichoke mousse with walnut bread

goats cheese & tarragon crouton salad

avocado soup with toasted wensleydale topping

watermelon & feta salad with thai herbs

sushi selection

mains

aubergine, roasted tomato & goats cheese charlotte

beetroot & english goat’s cheese risotto

grilled portobello mushroom filled with feta, tomato, basil & pine nuts

spanokopita – traditional spinach feta & dill pie

roasted shallot & cambozola tart

accompanied by two choices from:

a picture of sesame's spinach and ricotta lasagne

turmeric potatoes with lemon & coconut

broad beans with red onion & honey

mixed leaf salad with local lettuce

sweet pepper quinoa

freshly baked seeded rolls

sweets

lemon & lavender brulee

dark chocolate fondant with raspberries & marsala cream

home made seasonal ice cream with ginger snaps

ricotta & cherry tart

rhubarb soup with sparkly meringues

summer vegan sit-down menu

to start

griddled asparagus with cherry tomatoes & sea salt

spiced baby aubergine with mint & pine nut dressing

beetroot & coconut soup with pitta strips

bruschetta with artichokes & queen olives

english pear, walnut & chicory salad

mains

spinach, jerusalem artichoke & cashew torte

seven vegetable tagine

wild mushroom & thyme risotto

pad thai – noodles with tofu, spring onions & tamarind

roasted pepper, courgette & red onion skewers

accompanied by two choices from:

a picture of sesame's roasted butternut squash crescents

broad beans with red onion

new potato salad with sesame dressing

caramelised carrots

parsley & saffron couscous

freshly baked seeded rolls

sweets

amaretto summer fruit tart

elderberry sorbet with ginger snaps

sticky coconut rice & mango tower

chargrilled fruit with lemongrass syrup

dark chocolate truffle pots with english raspberries

a picture of sesame's winter vegetable casserole with herb dumplings

a picture of sesame's pesto and olive fettucini

winter vegetarian sit-down menu

to start

hartington blue cheese, pear & walnut salad

wild mushroom & juniper pate with shallot toast

grilled haloumi served with houmous & rocket salad

spicy parsnip soup with rosemary bread

warm root vegetable salad

mains

butternut squash & parmesan tart

dovedale & beetroot layered yorkshire puddings

winter vegetable casserole with mature cheddar crumble

kerala style egg & aubergine curry

mozzarella black olive & roasted tomato strudel

a picture of sesame's roasted pepper and feta cheese in pumpkin

accompanied by two choices from:

baby roast potatoes with thyme & sea salt

carrots with coriander & cumin

pan fried spinach with garlic

creamy parsnip mash

coriander naan

pilau rice

sweets

sticky toffee pudding

chocolate fondant with raspberries & marsala cream

caramelised apple & pecan cheesecake

baked figs with brown sugar & walnuts

apricot & pear crumble with vanilla custard

winter vegan sit-down menu

to start

apple & sweet potato soup with rosemary bread

a picture of sesame's field mushrooms filled with garlic and beetroot fricasse

warm sweet pepper & rocket salad

aubergine fritters with radish dressing

celeriac & parsnip rosti with watercress dressing

minted pea puff pastry swedish stars

mains

butternut squash, watercress & pine nut cannelloni

saag aloo

baked baby pumpkin filled with wild mushroom risotto

roasted leek, fennel & cherry tomato tart

truffle scented field mushrooms filled with garlic & beetroot fricasse

accompanied by two choices from:

baby roast potatoes with thyme & sea salt

carrots with coriander & cumin

balsamic roasted winter vegetables with sage

coriander naan

pilau rice

sweets

rhubarb, fair trade banana & ginger filo flowers

dark chocolate tart with raspberry coulis

baked peaches with pistachios, muscovado sugar & cloves

mandarins in mulled cherry juice

quince & polenta cake

celebration extras

celebration drinks

ginger spritzer (homemade)

raspberry & mint spritzer (homemade)

locally made sparkling elderflower cordial with lime juice (homemade)

fair trade teas & coffees with organic cows milk or soya milk

mint tea

flowering teas (from China's Secret Teas)

jasmine blossom with green tea leaves

peacock flower

rose

sweet bites

halva

cocoa dusted almonds

crystallised ginger