Apt Catering at Polhawn Fort
With over 300 weddings over the past 13 years at Polhawn Fort, Apt Catering Ltd has produced some of the finest weddings in the South West.
Recent Menu's @ Polhawn Fort
Conducted in the fort, July 2022 for 97 persons
Canapes-
Lightly Battered Hake with Tartare Sauce
Goats Cheese Tartlet with red onion marmalade
Cornish Gouda, Truffle & Leek Bonbon
Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Apple Puree
Mini Lamb Burgers, Tomato Relish
Alfresco Dining- Small boards & bowls of;
Bresaola of Beef
Buttered Asparagus
Dressed Crab
Courgette Ribbons, Pine Nuts, Lemon, Mint, Olive Oil & Feta Salad
Olive Focaccia
Rocket, Chick Pea, Chilli, Orange & Pomegranate Salad
Seared Looe Scallops with Garlic
Heritage Tomatoes, Red Onion, Confit Lemon & Coriander Salad
Pickled Ginger, Beetroot, Diced Apple, Sesame & Grated Carrot Quinoa Salad
Butternut Squash & Chive Risotto
BBQ Spiced Chicken Thighs
Tomahawks Steaks (Fanned by us)
BBQ Monkfish
Sautéed Halved New Potato, coriander & rosemary
Baby Gem, Fine Sliced White Onion
Chilli & Lime Macerated Cucumber
Broccoli, Smoked Almonds and Garlic Oil
Dessert
Trio of Desserts
Chocolate brownie with fresh raspberries, clotted cream & chocolate straws
Limoncello cheesecake with fresh blackberries
Orange Posset with diced strawberries
Conducted in the Fort, June 2022 for 100 persons
Canapés
Mini Burgers
Goats Cheese Tartlets
'Mini' Jacket Potatoes
Toad in the Hole
Crab Cocktail
Antipasti
Roasted Scallops
Fresh Mackerel
Houmous
Pepper and Tomato Chutney
Red onion marmalade
Baked Camembert
Parma Ham
Chicken Liver Parfait
Walnut Breads
Tomato Breads
Figs
Chorizo
Followed by a Main Course of:
Rosemary Roasted Legs of Lamb
Served on rustic oak boards
Dauphinoise potatoes, green beans, stuffing, mustard cream sauce and spinach
Followed by Dessert
Chocolate Assortments
Chocolate Fondant, Chocolate Parfait
& Chocolate Brownie.
With Chocolate Sauce and various berries
Seating Plans at Polhawn Fort- click images for alternatives.
More Menus from Polhawn Fort
Conducted in the fort, March 2017 for 112 persons
Amuse-Guele
Roasted Tomato Soup
Dressed with Italian Black Truffle –rosemary bread
Starter – A choice of;
Roasted Looe Scallops
With Chorizo & Pancetta,
dressed leaves (bulls blood chard, racquet, red amaranth, wild garlic leaf, and baby red sorrel) and chorizo oil
Or
Goats Cheese Tartlet
Dressed leaves, grilled asparagus, confit cherry tomatoes and balsamic reduction
Main Courses- A choice of;
Trio of Pork
Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Loin of Pork &
Black Pudding,
On fondant potato, bacon cabbage, braised celeriac, apple puree and a mustard cream
Or
Wild Sea Bass
Sourced from Looe. Filleted and roasted
Crushed charlotte potatoes, green beans and a chive butter sauce.
Dessert
Assiette of Desserts
Chocolate parfait with caramel and chocolate straw- Panna Cotta with fresh fruits-
Pineapple Surprise- Champagne Jelly with Raspberries
Conducted on the Lawn, April 2017 for 60 persons
Canapés
Mini Burgers
Goats Cheese Tartlets
'Mini' Jacket Potatoes
Toad in the Hole
Crab Cocktail
Antipasti
Roasted Scallops
Fresh Mackerel
Houmous
Pepper and Tomato Chutney
Red onion marmalade
Baked Camembert
Parma Ham
Chicken Liver Parfait
Walnut Breads
Tomato Breads
Figs
Chorizo
Followed by a Main Course of:
Rosemary Roasted Legs of Lamb
Served on rustic oak boards
Dauphinoise potatoes, green beans, stuffing, mustard cream sauce and spinach
Followed by Dessert
Chocolate Assortments
Chocolate Fondant, Chocolate Parfait
& Chocolate Brownie.
With Chocolate Sauce and various berries
Behind the Scenes with Apt Catering at Polhawn Fort
Apt Catering Reviews & Testimonials from
Polhawn Fort Clients
'Richard and his team catered our wedding and the food provided was just the most amazing food and service we could have hoped for'
-Andrew & Aulis May 2023
'The food was absolutely out of this world- everyone commented on high quality and good quantity, from steaks to stunning vegetables, delivered seemlessly and stress free
-Vanessa & Dickon, October 2022
'We would like to extend our grateful thanks for your work at our wedding- the food was fantastic and your staff were all excellent. We gave you tall order with the large numbers in such a small space, and the style of eating on narrow tables. thank you, to you and your team for absolutely smashing the most important element of the day for us- you were all fantastic.'
-Jody & Alex, August 2018
Just a thank you for everything that you did to ensure we had the best wedding breakfast at Polhawn Fort. You and the team did a terrific job and it was nice for us to relax and enjoy the day trusting that you had everything under control. The food was superb and the girls brilliant at getting drinks and decorations ready. Thank you for everything, you run a brilliant operation and were a pleasure to deal with throughout. We will be highly recommend your services
-Georgina & Dominic, July 2018
'We just wanted to say a massive, massive thank you for all your hard work and expertise. you and your team were nothing short of brilliant and we cannot thank you enough'
Louise & Michael July 2018
'Thank you very much for the incredible food you produced at our wedding reception and for the bbq the Sunday afterward. we've had so many comments about how amazing it was!'
-Leonie & Tom, Polhawn Fort June 2018
'Thank you so much for you and your teams stunning work at our wedding. We absolutely loved it and have had countless complements on how good all the food was from start to finish and how helpful and professional all your team were.'
-Matt & Jess, Polhawn Fort June 2018
'Thank you for helping make the planning of our wedding so easy and for delivering our ideal wedding breakfast. We'd 100% recommend you to any other bride and grooms'
-Karen & James, Polhawn Fort May 2018
'Thank you so much for the unbelievably delicious catering you provided at our wedding. The whole experience was absolutely brilliant, from the tasting at the restaurant, to the sculpting of the menu. We loved it!'
-James & Chrissy, Polhawn Fort February 2018
" We wanted to say a massive thank you for the amazing food and service at our wedding. We couldn't have asked for more
-James & Erika, Polhawn Fort December 2017
"We just wanted to take the opportunity to say an enormous thank you to you and your team, for the catering you did at our wedding. The food was absolutely incredible and the staff professional, friendly and helpful beyond belief. at every moment your staff were on hand to help, making the whole experience easier and run smoother. The food was faultless and since we had everything from fussy eaters fans of fine dining, it was a tough crowd to please. We will certainly be recommending you to anyone needing a cater and thank you again for the wonderful impact you made on our day"
-Lucy & Kelvin, Polhawn Fort December 2017
"Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day so special. Yourself and your team were amazing, we really appreciate your relaxed but professional approach"
-Lani & Olly, September 2017
"I Just wanted to thank you for the excellent food and service during our wedding day. I really appreciate your effort, you had it all taken care of. It really helped us relax and enjoy the weekend"
-Sam Cox, Polhawn Fort June 2017
"A massive THANK YOU! The food & Service at the wedding was fantastic, so many people commented specifically on how impressed they were! You and your team are beyond professional and go the extra mile to make the wedding flow exactly to plan"
-Zara Fox, Polhawn Fort May 2017
"A HUGE thank-you for the incredible food you served. We had such amazing feedback. We knew we were in very very good hands booking you. Thanks a million once again"
- Louise & Simon- Polhawn Fort Cornwall April 2017
"A massive thank-you for all your help at our wedding. The food was absolutely amazing- everyone keeps going on about it"
- Tom & Amy- Polhawn Fort Cornwall March 2017
"The food was totally amazing and our guests haven't stopped raving"
- Ben & Christine- Polhawn Fort Cornwall May 2016
"The food was exceptional and all of our guests loved it, one of the many highlights of the day"
- Laura & John, Polhawn Fort October 2015
"We wanted to write to you to say a massive thank-yoiu for making our wedding even more awesome"
- John & Laura, Polhawn Fort September 2015
"Amazing Staff, Awesome Food, and Richard, your help with the day was everything we imagined"
- Will & Jodie, Polhawn Fort July 2015
"As parents, we are writing to say how thrilled and impressed we were by the food and service. Your staff were charming and attentive. You must be really proud of them."
- Nigel & Susan, Polhawn Fort May 2015
"The food was delious, you & your staff could not have been more helpful and accomadating."
- Kaleigh & Tom, Polhawn Fort May 2015
"The food- as we hoped for- was absolutely delicious. We have had so many complements. You have made everything so stress free for us."
- Tricia & Chris, Polhawn Fort April 2015
"A huge thank-you for making our wedding day, the support setting up and
throughout the day was wonderful, and for the amazing food, it overshadowed
the ceremony!!! Thanks again for giving us such great memories"
- Sophie & Adderley Polhawn Fort
February 2015
"Thank-you for the most incredible food. It was beyond our expectations.
All your advice, help & organisation in the run up & on the day was spot on. We felt
we could relax knowing you and your team would have everything all sorted"
- Emily & Tristan Polhawn Fort October 2014
"We were blown away you the standard our your dishes, being exactly the same as we
ate in the restaurant tasting session. In addition thank-you to your
staff also for being attentive throughout"
- Charlotte & Ed Polhawn Fort August 2014