To us the wedding feast is so much more than just the food served. It is a treasured moment that sees loved ones come together to share in your happiness over food, drink and laughter.
Our in-house team of talented chefs combine the very best ingredients with flair and experience to create the most delicious dishes. We believe that the finest foods start from the best fresh ingredients; which is why we source as much as possible locally or from our own kitchen garden to create a wedding feast to remember.
From sharing feasts and street food to grazing tables and plant-based dishes, we hope you enjoy exploring our menus and look forward to working with you to create a wedding celebration to remember.
Our prices for a three course meal start from £82 per person*.
*Please note all prices include VAT
2022 Food Menus
Mouth-watering menus that feature plenty of seasonal and fresh produce, sourced from local suppliers or grown on-site.
Our menu price includes:
A delicious three course meal freshly prepared by our chefs in the on-site kitchen
Our dedicated events team on hand throughout the day to ensure everything runs smoothly
Professional and fully trained waiting and bar staff to serve your meal and drinks, and manage the evening bar
All crockery, cutlery, glassware, cake stand and knife, if required
White linen tablecloths for round and long tables with overlays and white linen napkins
Coffee and tea with homemade chocolate truffles
Glass bottles of filtered still and sparkling water
Our team will make sure everything is set up and ready before your guests arrive including table arrangements, name cards and the chilling of drinks
You will have a planning meeting with the events team as well as the opportunity to attend a Menu Tasting Event to sample dishes before you commit to your final menu
Our canapés are based on one of each per person. We recommend a minimum of 3 per person with a three-course wedding breakfast and a minimum of 5 per person to replace a starter.
Our friendly staff serve these during your drinks reception around the venue, so all your guests get to enjoy them. We also prepare a board for the bride and groom.
Our chefs recommend selecting a mixture of meat, fish and vegetarian choices, all dietary needs will be catered for.
3 bites per person – £7
5 bites per person – £11
Meat
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Roots crispy cranberry, orange & thyme stuffing balls, beetroot gel Chefs Note: Stuffing can be made with chickpea not meat
Charred Asparagus, Parma ham, miso and blush tomato dip Chefs Note: Parma ham can be removed and replaced with roasted aubergine or courgette
Duck pancakes, cucumber and spring onion, toasted sesame seeds, hoi sin sauce Chefs Note: For Vegan the duck can be replaced with soya protein
Pork belly nugget, coated in miso toffee sauce & black sesame seeds Chefs Note: Dairy free cream can be used for toffee sauce
Rare roast sirloin of beef, horseradish, Watercress, Yorkshire pudding
Honey roast sausages, mustard aioli, beetroot ketchup Chefs Note: Gluten free & vegan sausages can be used
Indonesian chicken skewer, satay sauce, lime, roasted peanut Chefs Note: Soya milk and coconut milk can be used in sauce/marinade
Smoked bacon, pistachio and Sussex goat’s cheese bon bon, beetroot ketchup Chefs Note: Dairy free cream cheese can be used
Crispy coated Lamb kofta, Tzatziki yoghurt Chefs Note: Dairy free yoghurt can be used for the dip
Dutch beef croquette, gherkin & chive aioli Chefs Note: For Vegan we can use chick pea, we use vegan mayo for all our sauces
Smoked duck breast, watermelon, orange & vanilla jam
Crispy coated pork belly with Apple sauce, American mustard, pink lady apple Chefs Note: Vegan/dairy free mayo is used for all our sauces
Seafood
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Salmon, miso, and sesame fishcake
Smoked salmon & cucumber Riette, dill scone Chefs Note: Gluten free flour, dairy free butter and milk can be used for the scone
Coconut coated prawn, mango & lime gel, coriander
Thai fishcake, lime, toasted coconut & ginger mayo Chefs Note: Vegan/dairy free mayo is used for all our sauces
Classic prawn cocktail cone, cucumber, gem and baked tomato, spicy tomato sauce Chefs Note: Vegan/dairy free mayo is used for all our sauces
Kitchen Garden
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Sussex brie, red onion, and beetroot éclair
Crispy Parmesan beignets, basil & poppyseed mayo
Vietnamese vegetable spring roll, sesame dip
Baby bruschetta, guacamole, air dried tomato, crispy olive Chefs Note: We make our own gluten free focaccia
Halloumi fries, mint yoghurt dip Chefs Note: Dairy free yoghurt can be used
Garlic & parsley dough ball, truffle butter, tomato chutney Chefs Note: We make our own gluten free focaccia - Dairy free butter can also be used
Satay Halloumi, lime gel, coriander
Courgette and onion bhaji, mango chutney yoghurt Chefs Note: Dairy free yoghurt can be used
Sussex wild mushroom and Brighton blue cheese bites Chefs Note: Dairy free cream cheese & blue cheese can be used
Pea, mint and feta risotto balls, mint yoghurt Chefs Note: Dairy free feta can be used
Tempura tender stem broccoli, Brighton blue & pistachio cheese dip Chefs Note: Dairy free cream cheese & blue cheese can be used
Starters
Please choose any of the following starter and dessert dishes to accompany your main course selection. The price of our menus starts from £77 per person and are based on the main course dish.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Fillet of roasted cod, pickled cauliflower, apple puree, chive oil, chicken velouté Chefs Note: Sauce can be made with plant-based cream
Halloumi fries, green slaw, torched gem lettuce, pomegranate, mint yoghurt Chefs Note: Can be made with vegan yoghurt
Smoked chicken, celeriac & apple remoulade, walnuts, crispy Parma ham, mustard & maple dressing Chefs Note: We make vegan mayo for all our sauces
Roots bruschetta - Nutbourne local tomatoes, sun blushed tomato tapenade, pesto baby mozzarella, olive & basil mayonnaise Chefs Note: We can replace the baby mozzarella with vegan cream cheese
Roots Allotment Vegetable Salad, roasted & pickled seasonal vegetables, beetroot, maple and sumac humus, tahini dressing, roasted seeds
Ham, Egg & Chip, ham hock with garden parsley, crispy soft quail’s egg, triple cooked chip, brown sauce Chefs Note: Eggs are not classed as dairy
Allotment charred asparagus, classic egg & saffron mayonaise, Romesco sauce Chefs Note: We make vegan mayo for all our sauces
Gochujang prawn & mango salsa, sesame coated crispy king prawn, mango & avocado salsa, torched spring onion, tonkatsu sauce
Fillet of poached salmon, cripsy scotch quail’s egg, pea and green bean salad, smooth tartar sauce Chefs Note: We make vegan mayo for all our sauces
Roots’ classic Scotch egg, three beet salad, local watercress mayo, beetroot ketchup Chefs Note: Gluten free sausage meat can be used. We make vegan/dairy free mayo for all our sauces
Thai flavoured fishcake, tomato, coriander & coconut Sauce, pickled cucumber and roasted pak choi
Slow cooked duck confit croquette, sweet & sour cucumber, sesame gem, hoi sin sauce Chefs Note: Soya protein can be used to replace duck
Chicken, thyme and lemon ravioli, saffron pasta, charred sweetcorn, hispi cabbage, chicken veloute Chefs Note: Sauce can be made with plant-based cream
Individual baked camembert & Roots honey, roasted pineapple chutney, toasted focaccia, honey drizzle Chefs Note: Vegan cheese can be used
Roast rib eye of beef, short rib croquette, peppercorn sauce, roasted spicy potatoes with tahini & soy, green bean & broccoli salad Chefs Note: Plant based cream can be used for the sauce
Overnight shoulder of lamb with rosemary & cranberry glaze, roasted new potatoes, crushed pea & mint salad, jus, allotment vegetables
Slow cooked shoulder of Lamb “Kleftiko” with olives, capers and rosemary, tomato, olive & oregano salsa, feta mash potato, basil hollandaise, allotment vegetables
Crispy pork belly ramen, green slaw, peanut dressing, pak choi, rice noodles, pickled egg, corander & lime, soy broth
Roots honey glazed tenderloin of pork, cauliflower cheese & chive mash, chorizo, corn and apple salsa, allotment vegetables Chefs Note: We can use vegan cheese in the mash
Roots “Chicken Kiev”, cream cheese, garlic and herb filling, panko breadcrumb, chorizo, pea and crushed potato salad, chicken velouté Chefs Note: We can use plant-based cream, vegan cream cheese
Chicken Satay Skewers with gunpowder potatoes, peanut butter bon bon, mange tout & tomato salad, charred lime
BBQ glazed chicken breast with cheddar & smoked bacon croquette, Roots bbq sauce, sweetcorn salsa, green slaw Chefs Note: We can use dairy free cheese in the croquette
Roasted breast of chicken, charred allotment asparagus, parmesan mash, green beans, Caesar style dressing, crispy anchovies Chefs Note: Dairy free parmesan can be used
Chicken Katsu, breast of chicken coated in sesame seeds and panko crumb, jasmine sticky, rice, pickled radish, carrot and ginger, katsu & tonkatsu sauce
Pan fried breast of chicken, pesto mash, roast peppers, aubergine, courgette and tomatoes, sun blush tomato and wild basil Chefs Note: Dairy free cream can be used in the sauce
Roasted breast of chicken with Sussex wild mushrooms, dauphinoise mash, pancetta, pea and sugar snaps, chicken and tarragon velouté Chefs Note: Dairy free cream can be used in the sauce
Deconstructed berry pavlova, seasonal berries, elderflower cream, passion fruit gel, roots meringues, fruit jelly, mango sorbet Chefs Note: Plant based cream can be used
Roots Black Forest “Viennetta”, chocolate & cherry, chocolate goo, cherry gel , raspberry sorbet
Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel sauce, passion fruit, marmalade & honeycomb ice cream Chefs Note: Ice cream can be replaced with dairy free vanilla
Warm Bakewell tart, chocolate & cherry ice cream, amaretto custard
Chocolate & Caramel Cremeux (mousse). gooey caramel centre, biscuit base, toffee popcorn, salted caramel ice cream, miso & lime sauce Chefs Note: Mousse can be made dairy free/vegan, ice cream can be replaced with dairy free vanilla
Roots Plant Based, Vegetarian and Vegan Menu
Plant Based Starters
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Crispy gochujang cauliflower, nutbourne tomato, coriander, mango & miso chutney Chefs Note: Can be served as a main course
Charred local asparagus, toasted roots focaccia, roasted garlic aoili, basil & lemon dressing Chefs Note: Can be served as a main course. Our mayonnaise is made in-house and is dairy free
Halloumi fries, green slaw, torched gem lettuce, pomegranate, mint yoghurt Chefs Note: Can be served as a main course.
Roots allotment vegetable salad, roasted & pickled seasonal vegetables, beetroot, maple and sumac humus, tahini dressing, roasted seeds Chefs Note: Can be served as a main course
Plant Based Mains
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Sussex wild mushroom, leek & toasted pumpkin seed Tortellini, Local asparagus & pea salad, pumpkin puree, pine nut pesto
Katsu halloumi, sesame rice, green slaw, Pickled carrots & radish, katsu sauce Chefs Note: Vegan/dairy free halloumi can be used
Fresh strawberries and raspberries with sorbet (raspberry, mango or passionfruit)
Fruit kebabs with chocolate sauce and marshmallows
Mini tub of locally made Sussex Ice Cream, choose from: Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla ice cream, Chocolate Brownie, Strawberries & Cream
Roots Luxury Profiterole
Classic choux pastry bun filled with a flavoured cream, topped with a crispy coating and a smooth chocolatey goo!
Pick a flavour.
Our pastry team will add an ice cream or sorbet to accompany your giant profiterole.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Chocolate, salted caramel, peanut butter, brittle
Griottine sour cherry, chocolate goo, pistachio crunch, honeycomb Chefs Note: Dairy free goo/cremeux can be made
Raspberry & white chocolate, chocolate goo, white chocolate cookie
Espresso martini cream, chocolate goo, lime caramel, chocolate crisp Chefs Note: Plant based cream can be used
Roots Cheesecake Menu
Our light and creamy cheesecake has been a firm favourite with our couples, so we created an entire menu dedicated to our delicious cheesecakes! The menu is inspired by a New York restaurant called Juniors which our pastry chef visited - the tough decision is choosing which one to have!
First, pick a flavour. Then, pick an ice cream or sorbet made locally by the Sussex Ice Cream Company.
Leave the rest to us, our pastry chef will add some tantalising garnishes to complement your dessert.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Chocolate & Orange
Biscoff
Cherry & Amaretto
Carrot Cake
Zesty Lime & Honeycomb
Salted Caramel
Strawberry & Roots Elderflower
Zesty Lemon & Blueberry
White Chocolate & Raspberry
Choose a Sorbet or Ice Cream to accompany your cheesecake
£95 per person. A relaxed, informal and summery menu which creates a festival style ambience. Our chefs create pizzas, platters and sublime salads all from our new outside kitchen, perfect alongside some tapas style sharing dishes. For dessert, try our 'BYO ice cream sundaes' - tasty, fun and a perfect way to end a meal
On the table to share
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Roots crispy tortillas topped with zesty guacamole, vine tomato and sumac salsa, harissa yoghurt, parmesan crisp
Warm pitta with beetroot houmous, rosemary oil, toasted seeds
Classic basil and tomato bruschetta
From the outside kitchen
Pizzas. Artisan dough stretched and rolled, topped with our own tomato sauce and loaded with fresh and creative toppings. Served in a pizza boxes for all to share.
Please choose two flavours from below.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Vine tomato, three cheese, oregano and basil oil, fresh basil
Strips of chicken marinated in pesto, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and balsamic drizzle
Duck confit, spring onion, cucumber, sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, coriander Chefs Note: We can replace duck with soya protein which looks like shredded duck
Brighton blue cheese, sun blush tomato, Parma ham, fresh rosemary and oil Chefs Note: We can use dairy free blue cheese, parma ham can be replaced with roasted vegetables
Salads: please choose two salads from the selection below (selection to be inserted here)
Who’s for building your own sundae?
"BYO" ice cream sundaes
tubs of locally made ice cream and sorbet made by "The Sussex Ice Cream Company" served to the table with three flavours of your choice! with toppings, sauces and a flake!
Served with a selection of salads, sauces, and condiments. Additional dishes can be added for £2.50 per person inclusive of VAT. Served to the table on boards from our Roots outdoor kitchen.
Guests visit the salad bar table by table, a meat board will be delivered to their table whilst at the salad bar. For dessert, please choose from one of our dessert menus, either the plated option or our sharing dessert trolley (upgrade charge applicable).
£82 per person
Classics
Please choose one item from the below.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Cumberland sausages, with Roots BBQ glaze Chefs Note: We can get the Cumberland gluten free. But for dairy free and vegan it would be a different sausage
Cumberland sausages, with Roots honey & American mustard glaze Chefs Note: We can get the Cumberland gluten free. But for dairy free and vegan it would be a different sausage
Beef burger with Roots rub mix
Beef burger with Rosemary, Cornish Sea salt and pink pepper
From the grill
Please choose one item from below.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Katsu marinated chicken breast, Tonkatsu glaze
Satay chicken breast, peanut, lime, and coriander
Salt & Pepper chicken, roasted spring onion, chilli & harissa
Roots BBQ chicken breast, sticky, smoky BBQ glaze
Rib eye steak, rosemary, lemon and smoked paprika butter
Burgers - Katsu Halloumi, with black and white sesame seeds, pickled pak choi, satay sauce Chefs Note: Dairy free / Vegan cheese can be used
Burgers - “Roots” courgette & onion bhaji burger, mango chutney, lime & nigella seed yoghurt Chefs Note: Dairy free / Vegan cheese can be used
Burgers - Spiced beetroot & chickpea burger, gherkin, parsley and American mustard mayo Chefs Note: Our mayo is made in house and is Dairy free / Vegan
From the pot - Moroccan style freekeh tagine, rose harissa, roasted peppers, parsley & lemon
From the pot - “Not so pulled pork” Carrot and lentil ragout with tomato bbq style sauce, crispy onions & capers
Salads
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Tuk Tuk Salad - Wild rice, garden peas, vine tomato, spring onion, toasted seeds, coriander, lime, soy and sesame dressing
Cowboy caviar - sweetcorn, peppers, three beans, tomato and cucumber, Cajun oil and lime dressing
Panzanella Salad - Classic Italian salad with roots basil focaccia, local Nutbourne tomatoes, cucumber, balsamic onion, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Tomato & pomegranate salad - Local Nutbourne tomatoes, pomegranate, oregano, pine nut salsa
Spring Salad - Allotment greens… asparagus, beans, spinach and peas, toasted sesame and nigella seeds, lemon & olive oil
Roasted butternut and beets with lime yoghurt - Allotment beets and butternut, oven roasted, lime yoghurt, crispy shallot and coriander Chefs Note: Dairy free / Vegan yoghurt can be used
Caesar salad, romaine and gem lettuce, parmesan, croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan crackling Chefs Note: Gluten free croutons, vegan mayo can be used, no anchovies and dairy free/vegan cheese can be used
Roots Waldorf salad, pink lady apple, celeriac, walnuts, dried cranberries, Brighton blue cheese, light mustard dressing Chefs Note: Dairy free/vegan cheese can be used
Potatoes
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Rose harissa roast potatoes with tahini dressing and fresh chives
Potatoes bravas, crispy potato, tomato & paprika sauce, garlic aioli, fresh parsley Chefs Note: Dairy free/vegan aioli can be made
Roots Hasselback potato baked with rosemary oil, sea salt and pink pepper, choose one of the following toppings
Parmesan & garlic
Basil pesto
Tomato & olive tapenade
Tapas Menu
At roots we wanted to create a Tapas style menu as over the last couple of years this style has and is very popular. We have taken influence from our love of Spanish, Greek and Italian food and put them into one tantalising menu!
£95 per person
Canapés: please choose 3 from our menu
For the table to share… The idea is that dishes will come out of roots kitchen staggered over a short period, a mixture of cold and hot for all your guest to graze and enjoy.
Complimentary roots focaccia, olives and dough balls with flavoured butters will be on the table for all to enjoy
Meat – Please choose 2 items from this section
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Classic Paella, with chicken, seafood, chorizo & smoked paprika, charred lemon and parsley
Slow cooked lamb “Kleftiko” with olives, capers, rosemary and Greek olive oil
Chicken skewer, marinated in gremolata, charred and served with Greek salad tabouleh
Strips of rib eye beef, salsa Verde, chipotle mayo & parmesan Chefs Note: Dairy free / vegan yoghurt can be used. Dairy free cheese can also be used
Mini chorizo cooked with chopped dates, pancetta, and sherry vinegar
Pork belly nuggets, miso salted toffee sauce, sesame seeds Chefs Note: Dairy free / Vegan cream can be used for the toffee sauce
Andalusian meatballs, oregano and roasted tomato sauce, salsa Verde
Bruschetta with gorgonzola, Parma ham and roots honey
Fish
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Taramasalata, toasted sesame, strips of pitta
Prawns’ ala gamba… King prawns in garlic oil, parsley and confit lemon
Courgette flower tempura with tzatziki Chefs Note: Dairy free yoghurt can be used
Halloumi chips, pomegranate, mint & orange yoghurt Chefs Note: Dairy free yoghurt can be used
Caprasi arancini, bravas sauce, olive salsa
Classic frittata – potatoes, parsley, garlic, sweet onions, sherry vinegar and paprika mayo Chefs Note: Our mayonnaise is vegan and dairy free
Roasted aubergine, drizzled with roots honey, baked & gooey Manchego
Potatoes bravas, roasted chunks of potato with rosemary and sea salt, roots tomato sauce, roasted garlic, and lemon aioli Chefs Note: Our mayonnaise is vegan and dairy free
Roasted potato with harissa, tahini, and toasted seeds
Dessert Tapas Cart
Our cart will be filled with three of your choice of tapas style dessert. The tough part is choosing which ones.
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Classic Tiramisu, espresso truffle chocolate
Crema Catalana with Pedro ximenez strawberries
Vanilla panna cotta, burnt orange sauce, caramel coated honeycomb
Posh profiterole filled with a flavoured cream, topped with chocolate goo…
Can be Gluten FreeCan be VeganCan be Dairy Free
Amaretto & pistachio cream
Amarena cherry and dark chocolate
Banana & salted caramel
Elderflower & white chocolate
Passionfruit & vanilla
Tea & Coffee
We serve local coffee from Edgcumbes which is on the outskirts of Arundel. Our chosen blend is the Sussex Barn Roast which is medium strength and very smooth.
Our teas are from the Novu, a full selection is available including fruit and herbal teas.
Our coffee and teas are all served with our very own Roots handmade truffles, created by our pastry team.
Intrigued to know more?
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