Catering on board 2026

Menus for groups & private cruises

Catering is available by prior arrangement for groups of 30 or more. Prices are per person unless stated, and are in addition to the cost of your cruise.

Afternoon Tea

Min 30 / max 60 people

Afternoon tea incl. tea / coffee — choose 3 sandwich fillings & 3 sweets

£29.00 + cruise

Just sandwiches, crisps and tea / coffee

£15.50 pp

Sandwiches (2 fillings), sweets (2) and tea / coffee

£20.00 pp

Same selection for all guests. Mixed white & wholemeal / seeded bread & butter (2, 7, 12).

Sandwich fillings

  • Gammon ham & English mustard2, 7, 9, 12
  • Red Leicester cheese with caramelised red onion chutney2, 7, 12
  • Coronation chickpea2, 7, 9, 12 (may contain 10, 11)
  • Egg mayonnaise & cress2, 4, 7, 9, 12
  • Smoked salmon, cream cheese & cucumber2, 5, 7, 9, 12
  • Chicken, stuffing & mayonnaise2, 4, 7, 9, 12

Sweets

  • Plain scones with jam & clotted cream2, 4, 7
  • Carrot cake2, 4, 7
  • Coffee & walnut cake2, 4, 7, 10
  • Chocolate brownie2, 4, 7, 13 (may contain 10, 11)
  • Lemon drizzle cake2, 4, 7
  • Vegan lemon drizzle2, 10

Ploughman's

Min 30 / max 60 people

Classic Ploughman's

£20.00 + cruise

  • Mixed white / wholemeal / seeded bread & butter2, 7, 12
  • Leesons pork pie2, 4
  • Leesons sausage roll2, 4, 7, 14
  • Leesons ham
  • Tuxford & Tebbutt Stilton7
  • Tuxford & Tebbutt Red Leicester7
  • Finest mature Cheddar
  • Cheese & broccoli quiche
  • Caramelised onion chutney
  • Cucumber, grapes, tomatoes, celery1
  • Houmous12
  • Guacamole

Canapés

Min 30 / max 75 people

Choose 3 items per person (same for all)

£15.00

Choose 4 items per person (same for all)

£20.00

  • Sticky honey & mustard chipolatas9, 14
  • Chicken tikka kebabs7, 9 (may contain 10, 11)
  • Smoked salmon roulade5, 7
  • Creamy steak & wild mushroom profiteroles2, 4, 7, 9
  • Wild mushroom profiteroles2, 4, 7, 9
  • Crunchy chickpea, cauliflower & spiced hummus bites12
  • King prawn, mango & sweet chilli skewers3 (may contain 10, 11, 12)
  • Pear, blue cheese & walnut crostini2, 7, 10 (may contain 4, 11, 12, 13)
  • Chocolate brownie bites2, 4, 7, 13 (may contain 10, 11)
  • Mini scones, jam & luxury clotted cream2, 4, 7
  • Raspberry, mascarpone & cucumber bites7
  • Tropical fruit skewers (gluten & dairy free)

Charcuterie Tapas / Antipasti

Min 30 / max 85 people

Sharing boards or buffet style

from £29.95 pp

Deli cooked meats

  • Parma & Serrano ham, prosciutto, chorizo, salami (Milano, Napoli, Calabrian)may contain 10, 11

Cheeses

  • Gouda, Cheddar, Castilla sheep cheese, Manchego, mozzarella, feta, aged Red Leicester, smoked7

Crackers & accompaniments

  • Sourdough crackers / classic breadsticks2, 7
  • Olives (Manzanilla, pimento & jalapeño, Kalamata, Halkidiki)
  • Sundried tomatoes, pickled onions, mini cornichons
  • Sweet red drop peppers, caramelised red onion chutney

Additional items — bespoke quote

  • Leesons pork pie / sausage rolls2, 4 / 2, 4, 7
  • Paprika marinated king prawns, marinated anchovies, artichokes3 / 5

Bar Snacks

Min 30 people

Choose 3 items per person

£9.00

Choose 4 items per person

£12.00

Choose 5 items per person

£15.00

  • Crudités (carrot, cucumber, pepper)
  • Dips: sour cream & chive (7, 4), houmous (12), tzatziki (7), guacamole
  • Sundried tomatoes
  • Mozzarella7
  • Leesons pork pie2, 4
  • Leesons sausage rolls2, 4, 7
  • Parma ham / salami breadsticks2, 7
  • Cheese twists (puff pastry)2, 4, 7
  • Cheese sticks / mini Babybel / smoked cheese7
  • Mixed nuts & raisins10, 11
  • Tortilla chips & mild salsa
  • Schär pretzels (gluten & lactose free)may contain 12
  • Olives / grapes

Gin Cruise

Min 30 / max 60 people

Individual food boxes — pre-order only

Included

Vegan, vegetarian & gluten free or lighter salad boxes available.

Box one

  • Chicken, stuffing & mayonnaise sandwich2, 4, 7, 9, 12
  • Tuxford & Tebbutt Red Leicester with caramelised onion chutney2, 7, 12
  • Walkers crispsfactory handles 1, 2, 7, 9, 13
  • Leesons sausage roll2, 4, 7
  • Leesons pork pie2, 4
  • Crudités: red grapes, tomatoes, cucumber, celery1
  • Chocolate brownie2, 4, 7, 13 (may contain 10)

Or box two

  • Tortilla chips & crudités (carrot, cucumber, pepper)
  • Red grapes, tomatoes, celery1
  • Houmous / guacamole12
  • Sweet potato, spinach & mozzarella puff pastry2, 4, 7
  • Cheese (Cheddar & Red Leicester) & biscuits2, 7
  • Assorted fruit skewers

Allergen key: 1 Celery · 2 Cereals containing gluten · 3 Crustaceans · 4 Eggs · 5 Fish · 6 Lupin · 7 Milk · 8 Molluscs · 9 Mustard · 10 Nuts · 11 Peanuts · 12 Sesame seeds · 13 Soya · 14 Sulphur dioxide / sulphites. Please tell us about any food allergies or intolerances when booking — we'll happily discuss suitable options. Items may be substituted depending on availability.

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