Our restaurant menu is written on a weekly basis and changes according to whats in season and what is available to us on a daily basis, below is our current menu from te week commencing 29th March.  The minimum spend is any 2 courses and pricing can be seen below the menu.

 
Starters
Cream of Leek and Potato Soup with a hint of Chilli
                   Warm Salad of Pan-fried Chicken and Chorizo with Shaved Parmesan and Sun Blushed tomatoes
 Button Mushrooms stuffed with Blue Cheese Rarebit served with Dressed Leaves
Smoked Fish Salad, Baby Capers and Horseradish Dressing
Smooth Pork Liver Pate with Wholemeal Toasts and Fruit Chutney

Main Courses
Free range pan-fried Chicken Breast, served with roasted New Potatoes and Bacon, Mushroom Cream Sauce
Char grilled Sirloin Steak with a Peppercorn Sauce and Hand Cut Chips
 Baked Salmon Supreme with Oven Roasted Vegetables and Salsa Verde
Risotto of Wild Mushroom, Tarragon and Wild Rocket
– All main courses served with Seasonal Vegetables where applicable –
 
Desserts
Raspberry Crème Brulee
 Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Dark Chocolate Torte and Soft Fruit Compote
 Simply Honey Combe and Clotted Cream Ice Cream
Selection of Dorset Cheese (£1.25 Supplement)

2 courses £14.95

3 courses £19.95

Come and try us out, we are based in the Worgret Manor Hotel nr. Wareham

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I still can’t beleive how fast this year is going, thats our second band night gone already.  For those of you who couldn’t make it you missed a good night.  The live band Firebird were brilliant and I would urge anyone to go and see them if they get the chance.

our next band night is as of yet undecided for both the band and the date.  Most likely it will be towards the end of April, early May, possibly the Bank Holiday.

Thank you to the people how attended the last band night, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

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Ok, I am abit behind with the blog posting I know, it’s been a busy month for us and the days seem to fly by.  Anyway, as I have finally made it here I shall make this post an update to what is happening in and around the area for Purple Cress Catering.
 

March band Night

On March the 20th which falls on a Saturday (2 weekends away) we are putting on our second band night for 2010.   January was our first and we managed to pack out the restaurant with 65+ people.  This month we are offering pretty much the same setup.
For £12 you buy a ticket and get to see Fireband, this month’s band.  Included in the price is a free meal and although the menu hasn’t been finalised yet it will be very similar to last time.  A choice from three dishes, Seafood Paella, Red Thai Chicken Curry or Char grilled Vegetable Lasagne all with various accompaniments.   The bar will be open as normal for guests to purchase drinks throughout the evening and desserts and coffees will be sold separately. Priced at £3.50 and £1.50 respectively.
To book your tickets you will need to call the Worgret Manor Hotel direct on 01929 552957.  Tickets will then be reserved for you and payment will be taken on the door.

Mothering Sunday

We have our mothers day menu published on the main site (mothers day menu here) and bookings are now being taken.  Last year we were fully booked and we expect this year to do the same.  There is a minimum of 2 courses priced at £14.95 and the menu has something for everyone.  Please use the same booking number as above to make your reservations.

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Your chance to try us out before booking your catering event.   We are in the throws of opening a restaurant in the Worgret Manor Hotel just out side Wareham.  Febuary the 5th will be a public open day and everyone is invited to come and browse the venue whilst having a complimentry Glass of Champagne and Canapes.

Restaurant service will start from Saturday the 6th of February and booking are now being taken.  You can see our restaurant menu by clicking the link below.

Purple Cress Restaurant Menu

The booking number is 01929 552957

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We will be down at Swanage this year providing the crowds with our Crepe Stall and serving Chili with Nachos and Cheese in the evening.  You can find us up by the Beer tent so come and say hello.  We are open on Saturday 25th, Sunday the 27th, Wednesday the 29th and the last Saturday 1st of August.

The Crepe shack is a new addition to our arsenal and can be hired for your functions.  We hire the shack fully staffed so you just need to provide the location.  Contact us for more details.

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Last week saw the first appearance of Purple Cress catering at Wareham Market.  the market is held every saturday morning on the quay and attracts a good few hundred customers.

Come on down to say hello and try out some of our products, we offer a range of sweet biscuits and cakes at present and will possibly offer savoury products in the near future depending on customer reactions.  Easter weekend will be a miss for us though as prior commitments before the market stall began have to take preference but we will be there regularly every Saturday there after.

look forward to seeing you there.

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Catering in Dorset is Purple Cress’s main area and yestersday saw another successful function take place.  We were very happy with the entire event from start to finish and feedback was greatly received.  We provided a wide choice of menus from which the client narrowed down their preffered dishes.  The result was a Hot and Cold buffet for 30 people which included one dessert.  Waiting staff were present throughout and replenshied the buffet when nesecary.

If you have requirements for Catering In Dorset then please feel free to visit our website and get in touch.  You will be able to view menus online that cover all types of events.  You will also find a simple contact form which can be filled in within minutes and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Web site Link – Purple Cress Catering

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The Mothers Day Menu and pricing structure has been confirmed.  The current menu is stated in the previous post found in the link below.

Mothers Day Menu

The prices will be as follows:

2 courses – £16.95

3 courses – £21.95

Tea and Coffe served with Petit Fours – £1.75

Book Now to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited due to the restaurants capacity.

You can book by calling the Worgret Hotel directly on 01929 552957

Enjoy.

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Purple Cress will be particpating in Corfe Fest 2009.  This is an event held annually in Corfe Castle, Dorset and is in it’s 3rd year.   Held from Friday June 12th to Sunday 14th of June.

We are catering on the Friday in the grounds of the Royal British Legion.  Any one is welcome to enjoy the BBQ we are putting on and we believe we are going to accompany a band which will perform from early evening.

On the Sunday we will have a stall set up in the Corfe sports field as part of their Crafts and Produce day.  We are still confirming our set but will be offering products such as Mini Chocolate Brownies, Shortbread, Savoury Quiches, Strawberries and Cream, Scones and Sparkling Elderflower.  All of this is of course homemade.

There will be something for every on to enjoy over the course of the weekend and we will update this blog as and when we know confirmation details.

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We are putting on a special menu for Mothering Sunday.  This is being hosted at the Worgret House Hotel just outside of Wareham and PurpleCress will be catering.  If you are in Dorset for this occasion then you should definitely consider it.  It will be a reasonable price for excellent food, in a great location.

The prices are yet to be confirmed but are going to be some where in the region of £18 for 2 courses.  You can choose (on the day) from our 3 course menu which can be seen below.

Mothers day menu

Starters

Rustic Country Vegetable Soup topped with a Basil and Pinenut Pesto.

Smoked Salmon, Potato and Dill Tart with a lightly dressed salad of Bitter Leaves.

Pork, Apple and Pistachio Terrine with oven baked Herb Crostini and Onion Marmalade.

Salad of Roasted Red Capsicum, Capers and Goats cheese with a Balsamic Reduction.

Main courses

Grilled Plaice fillets with a Prawn and Chive Butter Sauce.

Free range, organic Chicken Breast, Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Cream Reduction.

Traditional Roast topside of Beef, Mustard and Rosemary Yorkshire Puddings and Horseradish Cream.

Pan fried Polenta, Parmesan and Spinach cakes with glazed baby Shallots in a Vegetable Jus.

All main courses to be served with rosemary potatoes and oven roasted root vegetables at the table.

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream.

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble served with Crème Anglaise.

Lemon and Orange tart, mixed Berry Compote and Crème Fraiche.

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Tea and Coffee to finish served with Petit Fours.

Bookings will be taken from Monday 2nd March directly through the Worgret.  +44 (0)1929 552957

We look forward to seeing you there.

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