The document is an invitation from the Farm House events manager to host events at their venue. It provides information on their facilities, including a function room capacity chart. It also includes sample spring/summer and autumn/winter menus at different price points, ranging from £22 to £30 per person. The menus offer a selection of starter, main, and dessert options for parties of various sizes. The events manager invites the recipient to contact her to discuss customizing an event and provides her contact details.

1. CELEBRATE AT THE FARM HOUSE
Thank you very much for considering the Farm House for hosting your special event.
You might have already sampled some of our finest food and ales amongst family and friends
and are now thinking about celebrating a special event such as a birthday party or a family
occasion at the Farm House.
Our professional teams are dedicated to make your special event a success. I will be on hand to
take off some of the pressure of having to organise a celebration and I am here to help and
advise you at all stages ensuring your private party fully reflects your personal taste and
aspirations.
Our Head Chef and his team offer a varied selection of freshly prepared food; both English
cuisine and regional French brasserie style cuisine as well as local seasonal game, sourcing from
local suppliers whenever possible to support the local farming community.
We have enclosed for your information copies of our current menus, packages and supplements
available to you. Should you wish a more tailor made event, I would be delighted to discuss your
requirements in person.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on 07889 885366 or at events@thefarmhouse.biz
Kind regards,
Aline Koehler-Price
Events Manager
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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March 2012

2. THE FUNCTION ROOM & RESTAURANT
Private function bar
2.20m
7.85
FUNCTION ROOM
(First floor) Ladies
room
5.40m
5.40m
PRIVATE DINING ROOM CAPACITY
Function Room
Two long tables 21+16
U shape table 35
L shape table 20
Square table n/a
Standing(cocktail) 60-80
Note: our function room is mainly allocated for private parties to allow us to use the restaurant for our individual customers.
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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3. SPRING SUMMER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st April till 30th September
MENU AT £22
This menu is not available on Saturday evenings
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (v)
Chunky gazpacho, plum tomatoes, green olives, garlic & basil (v)
Horseradish marinated salmon, lemon, toast & mustard dressing
Parma ham, griddled asparagus & spinach salad, stilton & cider dressing
Ham hock & parsley terrine, piccalilli, toasted bread
Steamed mussels, aromatic chilli & coconut broth
Mains
New season`s lamb rump, new potatoes, crushed peas, minted jus
Grilled halloumi salad, chickpeas, vine tomatoes, grapefruit & basil pesto (v)
Spiced pork chops, sautéed sweet potatoes, chillies, watercress, coriander dressing
Grilled sardines, new potatoes, baby spinach, ratatouille & lemon
Baked courgette & shitake mushroom risotto, Parmesan, pea shoot salad (v)
King prawn, squid & chorizo paella, wilted spinach
Puddings
Seasonal crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
Selection of dairy ice cream & fruit sorbet, gavotte biscuit
Summer berry trifle, meringue crunch
Lemon meringue pie, lime syrup
Iced chocolate & chilli parfait, tuile biscuit, caramel sauce
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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4. SPRING SUMMER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st April till 30th September
MENU AT £25
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (v)
Minted melon, feta & fennel salad, lemon dressing (v)
Pan fried squid, tomato sauce, chard, garlic & chilli salad
Salt & chilli tiger prawns, garlic & soy sauce
Ham hock & parsley terrine, piccalilli, toasted bread
Grilled lamb fillet carpaccio, pine nuts, shallots, Parmesan & rocket
Mains
Sticky lemon corn fed chicken, green beans, sautéed potatoes, cooking jus
Sweet paprika spiced monkfish, crushed potatoes, basil, spinach & red pepper pistou
Spiced lamb chops, tabbouleh, lemon polenta, garlic & herb butter
Seared salmon fillet, new potatoes, pak choi & sauce vierge
Pea & broad bean risotto, Parmesan, pea shoot salad (v)
King prawn linguini, chilli, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander & cherry tomatoes
Puddings
Seasonal crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
Selection of dairy ice cream & fruit sorbet, gavotte biscuit
Chilled chocolate nougat, amaretti biscuit & caramel sauce
French caramelised lemon tart, lemon sorbet, & red berry coulis
Eton mess, strawberry coulis
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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5. SPRING SUMMER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st April till 30th September
MENU AT £30
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (v)
Seared scallops, minted pea & broad bean fricassee, crispy pancetta, lemon vinaigrette
Crispy duck salad, cucumber, spring onions, pineapple & cherry tomato
Poach English asparagus, hollandaise sauce (v) ( may only)
Beef fillet carpaccio, pine nuts, Parmesan, rocket & basil pesto
Seared tuna Nicoise salad, boiled egg, new potatoes, green beans, olives, cherry tomatoes
Mains
Herb crusted rack of lamb, pommes boulangere, courgettes provencale & rosemary jus
Wild sea bass fillets, egg noodles, braised cannellini beans, chillies & spring onions
English asparagus & broad bean risotto, Parmesan & basil pesto (v) (may only)
Mediterranean fish bouillabaisse, garlic croutons & aioli
Ribeye (cooked medium), Dauphinoise potatoes, vine tomatoes, green beans, garlic butter
Corn fed chicken supreme, wilted spinach, rosti potato, chorizo sauce
Puddings
Dark chocolate fondant, white chocolate ice cream, tuile biscuit
Seasonal crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
Grapefruit & orange jelly, passion fruit coulis
Selection of British & continental cheeses, chutney, grapes, celery & savoury biscuits
Selection of dairy ice cream & fruit sorbet, gavotte biscuit
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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6. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st October till 31st March
MENU AT £22
This menu is not available on Saturday evenings
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (v)
Bedgebury forest game terrine, pigeon, pheasant, duck, five spice fig chutney
Loch Duart salmon & haddock fishcake, poached egg & hollandaise sauce
Beetroot, goat`s cheese & apple salad, hazelnut dressing (v)
Chicken liver parfait, gherkins, apple & star anise chutney, salad & toast
Tiger prawns, rice noodles, mange tout & Thai dressing
Mains
Prime beef casserole, button mushroom, new potatoes & vegetables
Wild mushroom risotto, parmesan & truffle oil (v)
Loch Duart salmon fillet, new potatoes, creamed savoy cabbage & citrus sauce
Roasted pigeon, pickled red cabbage, roasted figs, mashed potatoes & port sauce
Grey mullet fillet, roasted baby beetroot, green beans & aioli
Vegetable chilli, brown rice, chickpeas, kidney beans & coriander (v)
Puddings
Seasonal crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
Selection of diary ice cream & fruit sorbet, gavotte biscuit
Breaded baguette & butter pudding, custard
Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce & honeycomb ice cream
Chocolate marquise, oriental ginger ice cream
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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7. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st October till 31st March
MENU AT £25
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (v)
Bedgebury forest game terrine, pigeon, pheasant, duck, five spice fruit chutney
Thai crab cake, soy vegetables, sweet chilli sauce
Pear, stilton & walnut salad, cider dressing (v)
Beetroot cured salmon, potato blinis & lemon crème fraiche
Oven baked 5oz camembert, red onion marmalade, toasted ciabatta (v)
Mains
Chinese slow cooked pork belly, chilli egg noodles, pak choi, honey & soy sauce
Wild mushroom risotto, Parmesan & truffle oil, green salad (v)
Whole plaice, new potatoes, tender stem broccoli, lemon & caper butter sauce
Winter root vegetable tagine, couscous & harrissa dressing (v)
Crab linguini, chilli, ginger, spring onions, cherry tomatoes
Slow cooked lamb shank, creamed potato, vegetables, rosemary jus
Puddings
Seasonal crème brûlée, shortbread biscuit
Selection of diary ice cream & fruit sorbet, gavotte biscuit
Banana & butterscotch ripple mousse, nougatine crunch
Chocolate tart, poached Kirsh cherries, orange & Cointreau ice cream
British & continental cheese plate, chutney, grapes, celery & savoury biscuits (v)
Seasonal crumble, custard
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices above for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices above for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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8. AUTUMN WINTER MENUS – Available for parties of 15 and above
From 1st October till 31st March
MENU AT £30
Starters
Seasonal soup, freshly baked bread (v)
Smoked Duck breast salad, roasted beetroot Carpaccio, tangerine & fennel salad, pomegranate dressing
Portobello mushroom, ricotta & walnuts, rocket, pine nuts, vinaigrette
Seared scallops, cauliflower puree, crispy pancetta, mussel & chorizo sauce
Pigeon & wild mushroom terrine, gherkins, red berry chutney, toasted bread
Spinach, chickpeas & beetroot salad, grilled halloumi cheese & rocket pesto (v)
Mains
Local venison medallions, fondant potato, braised red cabbage, French beans, wild mushroom sauce
Whole roasted partridge, pancetta, Brussels sprout gratin, game chips, juniper berry jus
Wild sea bass fillets, egg noodles, mussels, chillies & coconut broth
Turbot fillet, pommes chateau, braised fennel & saffron sauce
Saddle of lamb, Parma ham, apricot & cumin stuffing, sauté potatoes, Puy lentils & green beans
Butternut squash & goat cheese risotto, spinach, garlic, chilli & pine nuts (v)
Puddings
Seasonal crème brulee, shortbread biscuit
Dark chocolate & white chocolate fondant, orange ice cream
Spiced pan roasted apples & pears, caramel sauce & crème fraiche
Seasonal crumble, custard
Selection of diary ice cream & fruit sorbet, gavotte biscuit
Selection of British & continental cheeses, chutney, grapes, celery & savoury biscuits (V)
Please select 3 starters, 3 mains, 3 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 25 guests
Please select 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts from the choices below for parties up to 30 guests
We do require individual pre orders 2 weeks in advance
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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9. PACKAGES
Package 1 £35 per person
A glass of Chapel Down Brut, sparkling wine from Tenterden, Kent
Menu up to the value of £22
Half bottle of wine per person- Crusan Colombard carafe. 500 ml per person
Tea and coffee served with a selection of homemade petit fours
Package 2 £42 per person
A glass of Chapel Down Brut, sparkling wine from Tenterden, Kent
Menu up to the value of £27
Half a bottle of wine per person – la Vigneau sauvignon blanc or chardonnay/ la Vigneau merlot –Languedoc, France
or la Playa cabernet sauvignon, Chile
Tea and coffee served with a selection of homemade petit fours
Our packages are flexible and adaptable to your requirements
ADDS ON...
Those little extras can be added to all menus and packages, take your pick...
Cocktail reception drink from £6.95 per person
Glass of Chapel Down Brut, Tenterden, Kent £ 6.50 per glass
Kir white wine £ 4.50 per glass
Kir Royal £ 7.50 per glass
San Pellegrino/Aquapanna 750ml £3.50 per bottle
A selection of 3 canapés per person £ 3.25 per person
Choose three options from our canapés menu
Bread basket, serves three guests £ 1.95 per basket
Sicilian olives £ 3.10 per bowl
Sorbet- Selection of flavours £ 1.70 per unit
Illy coffee £ 2.20 per person
Birthday or celebration cake – minimum 6 guests £4.50 per person
Vanilla or chocolate Victoria sponge garnished with chocolate ganache or fresh fruit and cream
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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10. CANAPES & PLATTERS
Canapés
Choose 3 options from our selection below. Guidelines are 3 canapés per person for £3.25
Chicken liver parfait on toast
Baby jacket potatoes, sour cream (v)
Smoked salmon with lime crème fraiche
Salmon fishcakes, tartar sauce
Mini goat cheese & red onion tartlets (v)
Pork rillettes & apple chutney
Smoked trout mousse
Roast red pepper, rocket pesto & parmesan (v)
Blue cheese cucumber cups (v)
Crispy duck & oriental dressing pancake
Chicken & bacon tartlet
Party Platter Menu (serves approx. 6 people)
½ Dozen Maldon oysters, shallots & red wine vinegar £8.50
Seafood platter £16.50
Charcuterie, chorizo, seasonal terrine, chorizo, salami, Parma ham, garlic sausage, gherkins, homemade bread £32
Asian Board, Spicy King Prawns, Thai crab cakes, chicken Tandoori skewers, mini poppadum’s, pickled ginger,
raita & bean sprout & spring onion salad £32
Char grilled vegetables, hummus, confit garlic, feta stuffed peppers and marinated mozzarella £27
Mini fish and chips, mini beef burgers, £32
Espresso brulée, chocolate pots, lemon possets £32
British & continental cheese board, celery, grapes, fruit chutney & savoury biscuits £40
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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11. Party Buffet
Vegetarian Selection
Mini jacket potato, chive crème fraiche (v)
Cos & parmesan Caesar (v)
Leek & cheddar quiche (v)
Tempura baby corn & tomato salsa (v)
Goat’s cheese parcels, piccalilli (v)
Vegetable spring rolls, plum sauce (v)
Marinated Aubergine & feta bruschetta (v)
Fish Selection
Crayfish cocktail, smoked paprika
Mini smoked haddock fish cake, hollandaise sauce
Mini jacket potato, smoked mackerel & horseradish cream
Mini fish and chips, tartare
Crab and avocado crostini
Salmon gravlax, blinis & pickled cucumber
Oyster No3, shallot & vinegar (£1.00 Supplement)
Meat Selection
Chicken, Parmesan, cos & Caesar dressing
Rillette of pork & apple compote
Mini beef burger, crostini & relish
Chicken satay kebabs
Yorkshire pudding, rare roast beef & horseradish
Chipolata, grain mustard mash
Beef Carpaccio, pesto & rocket bruschetta
Dessert Selection
Seasonal fruit crumble, custard
Vanilla bean crème brûlée
Chocolate Brownie
Mini fruit Pavlova
Chocolate & orange tarts
Lemon meringue pie
Montgomery Cheddar, fruit chutney, savoury biscuits
10 items @ £18 per person
8 items @ £15 per person
6 items @ £12 per person
The Farm House, 97-99 High street, West Malling, ME19 6NA – Tel : 01732 843 257
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12. TERMS & CONDITIONS
Deposits
In order to confirm your booking, we do require a deposit of £10 per person for all parties above 15 guests. Deposits are
non refundable.
Cheques are payable to “the Farm House”
Pre orders deadline
All food pre orders for parties are required 10 days in advance. We do recommend we do have a list of individual names
with pre orders on the night.
Cancellations
A cancellation fee might apply, should numbers of guests drop on the day. This will be at the General Manager
discretion on the day.
Should numbers drop significantly from the number given at initial enquiry, we do reserve the right to move your party to
more suitable area in the restaurant.
Timings
Should the party arrive after the time of reservation, we reserve the right to serve at a suitable time
Gratuities
We do not add service charge on our bills as we leave this part to your discretion on the day
Function room exclusive use
On a Friday and Saturdays, the function room can be hired exclusively for a minimum spent of £1000, please speak to
your event manager for details
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