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.



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.

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

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

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