Menus

Seasonal combinations, well-judged flavours.

Sample menus

Our sample menus are here to spark ideas and give you a feel for Fossil’s style. Think seasonal combinations, well-judged flavours and food that sits naturally within the theme and atmosphere of the occasion at every juncture. Once we know your date, setting and guest count, we’ll guide you towards a menu that feels coherent, considered and right for your wedding or private event.

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Wedding menu ideas

The food we create is guided by seasonality and the producers we trust across Devon, Dorset and Somerset. As ingredients shift throughout the year, we shape each menu around your wedding date so what is served feels fresh and relevant. What you see here is a snapshot and a starting point for a conversation.

Your story on a plate

We take the time to understand your tastes, what you’re drawn to, and the atmosphere you’re looking to create. From there, we curate dishes that work together, with a clear throughline, and enough flexibility to suit your venue and your guests.

You’ll never be left with a hundred decisions to ponder over. We’ll offer direction, share what works well, and help you land on choices that work. Tastings are an integral part of the process, giving you the space to try dishes, refine the details and get excited about what’s to come, with guidance from the people leading your day.

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Wedding canapés

Canapés set the tone for everything that follows. Served as guests gather after the ceremony, they bring flavour, vibrancy and energy into the room and give signals of what’s ahead. Expect bright, punchy bites alongside richer, savoury show-stoppers, with seasonal vegetarian and vegan options available.

 If you’d like drinks served alongside – not a problem! We can run that too, so everything arrives at the right moment and the flow of the day stays effortless.

Land

Haye Farm Venison Carpaccio, Coffee & Porcini, Black Garlic, Chicory

Hereford Beef Brisket Croquette, Nasturtium Ketchup, Buttered Leek

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast, Roast Garlic Mayo, Chicken Salt

‘Fillet Steak And Chip’, Aioli-Smooth Duck Parfait, Brioche Toast, Candied Orange

Minced Devon Lamb Samosas, Spiced Mango Compote

Devon Steak Tartare, Savoury Pastry, Exmoor Caviar

Trinity Hill Pork Crackling, Spiced Granny Smith Purée

Welsh Rarebit, Smoked Pancetta, Tarragon-Truffled

Wild Boar Salami, Local Goats Curd, Soda Bread 

Sea

Cornish Sea Bass Ceviche, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Wonton Cracker

Chalk Stream Trout Tartlet, Trout Caviar, Pressed Apple, Citrus Yoghurt

Lyme Bay Chargrilled Octopus, Crispy Sea Lettuce, Lemon Mayonnaise

Dill Cured Halibut, Charcoal Cracker, Preserved Lemon Emulsion

Isle Of Man Queenie Scallop, Wild Garlic Emulsion, Garlic Chive

Cured Scottish Langoustine, Buckwheat, Yuzu Gel, Shiso

Bloody Mary Lobster Bisque, Aged Olive Oil-Local Fish & Chip, Tartare Sauce

Fennel Seed Cracker, Dressed Portland Crab, Pickled Chilli

Scottish Smoked Salmon, Citrus Fraiche, Blini, Caviar 
Tempura Brixham Monkfish, Lime Mayonnaise

Smoked Devon Eel, Pickled Shallot, Horseradish Cream

Field

Winchester Cheddar Goujere, Spring Onion, Pecorino Filling

Breaded Local Halloumi, Toasted Sesame, Sweet Pepper Dip

Sundried Tomato & Fetish Arancini (Vg)

Salt & Pepper Hasselback Cornish Mids, Garlic & Thyme (Vg)

Spiced Falafel, Preserved Lemon, (Vg) Harissa Fraiche

Homegrown Cauliflower Pakora, (Vg) Cucumber & Red Onion Raita 

Soft Goats Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade Tartlet, Tarragon

Lancashire Cheddar And Leek Arancini, Aged Parmesan

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Wedding plated food

There’s something special about a beautifully composed plate, especially when it lands on time and in a room that feels relaxed.

Plated dishes allow our kitchen team to build flavour and texture with precision, while the front-of-house team makes sure each course arrives smoothly and guests feel properly looked after.

If you like the idea of a plated main course with sharing sides, we can build that into the plan, bringing a generous feel to the table while keeping the structure and pacing of a plated meal.

Main courses with presence

Some celebrations simply call for a wow-moment centrepiece. If you’re drawn to the theatre of a roast or the satisfaction of generous, seasonal mains, we can create a menu that delivers impact without fuss!

Carved meats can be served by our team, and sides can be designed to suit the style of service you want, with everything presented in a way that feels polished and deliberate.

Example plated menu

Starters

Heirloom Tomato Salad, Whipped St Thomas Goats Cheese, Pickled Walnuts, Chive Oil, Red Basil

Wild Mushroom Arancini, Truffle Emulsion, Crispy Sage, Brown Butter, Mizuna

Cornish Bluefin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Roasted Red Pepper, Ponzu, Wasabi Emulsion, Seaweed Tuille

Somerset Burrata & Charred Peach Salad, Basil & Carrot Top Pesto, Walnut Crumble, Prosciutto Crisp

Smoked Chicken Terrine, Charred Corn & Shallot Salsa, Nasturtium Ketchup, Sourdough Croutes

Dry-Aged Speck Wrapped Wye Valley Asparagus, Duck Egg Hollandaise, Truffled Crumble, Baby Watercress

Smoked Scottish Salmon Mille Feuille, Dill Cream, Rye Crisp, Red Vein Sorrel, Crispy Skin

Portland Crab Salad, Baby Gem Lettuce, Rainbow Radishes, Pickled Cucumber, Lobster Mayonnaise

Beetroot Cured English Sea Trout Plate, Mild Horseradish Fraiche, Lime Gel, Pickled Cucumber, Fennel Leaf

South West Seafood Cocktail, King Prawns, Portland Lobster, River Crayfish, Mussels, Bloody Mary Emulsion

Mains

Dry Aged Fillet Of Devon Beef, Fondant Potato, Brisket Bon Bon, Roscoff Onion, Hq Courgette, Beef Bone Jus

Pan Roasted Brixham Monkfish, Lobster Bouillabaisse, Panko Breaded Exmouth Mussels, Confit Aioli, Pea Shoots

Dorset Lamb Rump, Mint Pannacotta, Local Potato Pave, Lamb Fat Crumble, Torched Asparagus, Butter Sauce

Aged Dartmoor Rib Eye Of Beef, Chimichurri Carrot, Parsley & Saffron Potato Cake, Set Buttermilk, Bone Marrow Hollandaise

Creedy Carver Duck Breast, Charred Banana Shallot, Yukon Gold Pommes Anna, Savoy Greens, Morello Cherry Purée, Pan Jus

Lyme Bay Fillet Of Sea Bass, Summer Potato Terrine, Wilted Rainbow Chard, Caviar Beurre Blanc

Maize Fed Chicken & Chorizo Ballotine, Miso & Roasted Leek Purée, Triple Cooked Chicken Fat Potato, Dalwood Asparagus, Chive & Tarragon Cream Sauce

Hq Reared Pork Belly, Elderflower & Pear Puree, Braised Shoulder Croquette, Glazed Heritage Carrots, Cider & Thyme Sauce

Haye Farm Canon Of Lamb, Minted Pea Puree, Wild Garlic Gnocchi, Crispy Leeks, Madeira Jus

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Sharing Feasts and Platters

Sharing food changes the feel of a wedding breakfast in the best possible way. It brings people together, creates conversation down the table, and gives the meal a generous, abundant energy. We can build sharing starters and mains around large showpiece meats or fish, served alongside vibrant seasonal salads and sides that make the most of local produce.

Sharing does not mean informal service. Our team still controls pacing and presentation, so everything arrives at the right moment and the table feels looked after throughout. If you love the structure of a plated starter followed by a sharing main, we can build the menu that way too, giving you the best of both worlds!

Example Sharing Platter

Sharing Starters

Little Gem, Jersey Royal, Courgette Ribbon, Lime Dressing 

Isle of Eight Macerated Tomato Salad, HQ Herbs, Toasted Seeds, Balsamic Pearls 

Candied Pink, Golden and Classic Beetroot Salad with Pickled Walnuts, Oregano, Parmesan Shavings

Miso & Mint Lightly Roasted Jersey Royals 

Garlic Yoghurt Topped with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Oil

Orange Infused Roasted Carrots Topped with Crispy Chickpeas and HQ Herbs

Torched Asparagus and Chargrilled Lemon Topped with Crispy Leeks

Beef Fat Roasties 

Golden and Green Warm Courgettes with Miso, Capers and Parsley

Summer HQ Squash with Blood Orange Gel, Oregano, Crispy Chickpeas 

Sharing Mains 

Haye Farm Tomahawk Steaks Sliced & Cooked Over Fire Served On Lyonise 
Potatoes & Fresh Rocket

Our Classic Beef Wellington, Dartmoor Fillet Of Beef Wrapped In Butter Pastry, Spinach Crépe, Air Dried Speck, Chestnut Mushroom Duxelles Served On Pomme Pureé

Slow Cooked “Carve Your Own” Leg Of Lamb For Guests To Carve At The Table, Served On Minted Pearl Barley Risotto & Dalwood Asparagus

Sliced Roasted Brixham Monkfish Tail Roasted, Brown Butter, Capers, Lemon & Parsley, Served On A Bed Of Creamy Polenta

Torched Haye Farm Chicken Ballottine, Stuffed With Wild Mushrooms, Rainbow Chard & Chervil, Served On Creamed Maris Piper Potatoes

Rolled & Stuffed Breast Of Dorset Lamb With Wilted Greens, Prosciutto Ham & Fresh Mint, Served On A Mixed Bean Cassoulet

Old Spot Pork Belly, Fresh Tabbouleh & Garden Herb Salad, Zingy Apple Dressing

Desserts worth staying for

Dessert is a chance to shift the mood and give the meal a finish that your guests won’t forget in a hurry! From crisp, chilled classics and rich, spoonable favourites – to huge, show-stopping desserts that will stop guests in their tracks – we’ll steer you towards options that suit the season and the rhythm of the evening.

Large theatre desserts

If you want a true wow moment to finish, our showpiece desserts bring more than a little theatre to the room, designed to be big, beautiful centrepieces, served with intention and built for guests to talk about.

Giant pavlovas

Giant pavlovas are bang on trend at the moment, and with good reason! Crisp meringue, soft centres, clouds of cream, and seasonal fruit, finished with edible flowers and bright, celebratory flavours. They look incredible, they photograph beautifully, and they bring a sense of occasion that feels right at home at a wedding!

Desserts

Black Cow Vodka & Espresso Tiramisu, Belgian Chocolate, Vanilla Chantilly

Limoncello Curd And Italian Meringue Tart, Summer Berry Salad, Micro Mint

Forde Abbey Raspberry & Lemon Curd Parfait, Crumbled Shortbread, Sweet Pickled Gooseberries, Marscapone

Local Peaches Chargrilled, Greek Yogurt Mousse, Candied Granola, Micro Mint, Mango Compote

Set Citrus Pannacotta, Mango Gel, Fresh Berries, Dried Raspberry, Almond Sable

Belgian Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart, Tonka Bean Shortcrust, Gold Dust, Espresso Cream

Lemon & Stem Ginger Cheesecake, Gingerbread Tuille, Fresh Raspberries & Coulis

Devon Honeyed Kataifi, Roasted Figs, Whipped Sweetened Feta, Crushed Pistachios, Orange Blossom

Deconstructed Black Forrest, Cherry Compote, Chocolate Soil, Brown Sugar Chantilly, Fresh Berries, Choc Shards

Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart, Brown Sugar Marscapone, Pickled Morello Cherries

Forde Abbey Strawberry Salad - Gel, Coulis, Puree, Fresh, Dehydrated, Aerated Sponge, Sweetened Devon Cream

Hungry yet?

Let's discuss how we can build these flavours into your day.

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