We cater for all types of private events from business meetings, networking events and even Christmas parties!

We suggest that you use our recommended caterers to supply the food for your event, as they understand the complexities of catering on a boat. We recommend The Old Mill at Bardsea (also known as the Farmshop at Baycliffe), who come with very reliable reputations. They have both put together different delicious menus to try and accommodate everyone’s requirements (please find below). They can be flexible with some of the food options available, however have used popular ideas to compile ideal menus for different types of people and occasions.

If you do choose to use your own company for catering then we require them to staff the event, and provide a copy of their public liability insurance certificate and it will also incur a small surcharge.

You can only provide your wine/Champagne for welcome drink purposes, which incurs a small corkage charge. We will however store, chill (if required), pour, and provide glasses for the first drink ready for you and your guests boarding.

You can supply your own food and drink at no extra charge on the Traditional Wooden Launches, as these are not licensed vessels. Modern Launches and steamers are licensed so supplying your own refreshments incurs a surcharge and paid corkage will also be required.

Sample Menus

CAPTAINS CUMBRIAN TREAT

• Morecambe Bay Potted Shrimp Tartlet
• Homemade Cumberland Sausage with Hawkshead Relish
• Guinness Black Pudding with wholegrain mustard dip
• Piri Piri spiced Cumbrian Chicken Strips

HOT CUMBRIAN FAVOURITES

PIE & PEAS

• Individual Meat and Potato or Cheese Savoury Pies served with real mushy peas, mince and onion gravy, and pickles –onions, red cabbage, and sliced beetroot.

HOT POT

• Traditional lamb hotpot made with or without homemade black pudding, or vegetarian cheese hotpot served with a selection of pickles including sliced beetroot, red cabbage and onions.

PULLED PORK BUNS

Choose either:-

• Traditional pulled pork served with Bramley apple sauce/sage and onion stuffing.
• Marinated in our own BBQ spicy marinade

Both are served in bread rolls and accompanied by crunchy coleslaw, crispy leaves, new potato, spring onion and chive salad.

To see the full range of menus on offer, please see menu pack.

To discuss your catering requirements and to make a booking, please call us on 015394 42600 or email us.