Afternoon tea for two: china teapot and teacups with freshly baked scones on a sunlit table
Afternoon tea for two: china teapot and teacups with freshly baked scones on a sunlit table

Our menu

Good food is one of the best parts of the day at Braemar. Everything is freshly cooked in our own kitchen, with a choice at every meal. Open the menu below and turn the pages to see what’s cooking this season.

Braemar Care Home Autumn & Winter menu

Autumn & Winter

Every day

Our autumn and winter menu runs from September to February

Breakfast · 9 to 10am

Cereals, porridge, toast and preserves, yoghurt and fresh fruit, plus a hot breakfast each morning, from scrambled eggs on toast to a full cooked breakfast on Saturdays.

Mid-morning · 11am

Tea, coffee, juice, biscuits and fresh fruit.

Lunch · 1pm

A choice of two hot main courses, one always vegetarian, or the lighter option of a cold selection, jacket potato or omelette, followed by a homemade pudding. Fruit, yoghurt, and cheese and biscuits are always available too.

Afternoon · 3pm

Tea, coffee and the chef’s homemade cake.

Tea · 5pm

Homemade soup with a buttered roll, then sandwiches and salad or a light hot dish, with cake to follow.

Evening · 8pm

Hot drinks, including hot chocolate and malted drinks, with biscuits and fruit.

Day or night

Hungry between meals? Snacks and drinks are available at any time. Just ask.

Autumn & Winter

Week 1

Lunch at 1pm · Tea at 5pm

Monday

LunchCottage Pie with Green Beans or Vegetable Cottage Pie with Green Beans (v)

PuddingApple Crumble and Custard

TeaLeek and Potato Soup, then Jacket Potato with Cheese and Beans

Tuesday

LunchChicken and Mushroom Pie with Mash and Carrots or Mushroom and Leek Pie with Mash and Carrots (v)

PuddingBread and Butter Pudding with Custard

TeaCarrot and Coriander Soup, then Welsh Rarebit with Grilled Tomato

Wednesday

LunchSausage, Mash and Onion Gravy with Peas or Cauliflower Cheese with Baked Potato (v)

PuddingChocolate Sponge with Chocolate Sauce

TeaTomato and Basil Soup, then Sausage Rolls and Coleslaw

Thursday

LunchBeef Stew and Dumplings with Root Vegetables or Vegetable and Lentil Stew with Dumplings (v)

PuddingRice Pudding with Jam

TeaChicken and Vegetable Broth, then Cheese and Onion Quiche with Salad

Friday

LunchFish and Chips with Mushy Peas or Vegetable Chilli with Rice (v)

PuddingJam Roly Poly with Custard

TeaButternut Squash Soup, then Scrambled Egg on Toast

Saturday

LunchMild Chicken Curry with Rice or Vegetable Curry with Rice (v)

PuddingLemon Sponge with Custard

TeaCream of Mushroom Soup, then Ham and Cheese Toastie

Sunday

LunchRoast Beef Dinner or Quorn Roast Dinner (v)

PuddingTraditional Trifle

TeaParsnip and Apple Soup, then Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake

Autumn & Winter

Week 2

Lunch at 1pm · Tea at 5pm

Monday

LunchLamb Hotpot with Red Cabbage or Vegetable Hotpot with Red Cabbage (v)

PuddingSticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce

TeaCream of Chicken Soup, then Cheese Omelette with Grilled Tomato

Tuesday

LunchSpaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread or Lentil Bolognese with Garlic Bread (v)

PuddingSpotted Dick with Custard

TeaMinestrone Soup, then Corned Beef Hash

Wednesday

LunchGammon, Egg and Chips with Peas or Broccoli and Stilton Bake with New Potatoes (v)

PuddingApple and Blackberry Crumble with Custard

TeaSweet Potato Soup, then Pizza Slices and Salad

Thursday

LunchChicken and Leek Casserole with Mash or Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto (v)

PuddingChocolate Rice Pudding

TeaPea and Ham Soup, then Cheese and Potato Pie

Friday

LunchSalmon Fishcakes with Parsley Sauce and Mash or Vegetable and Bean Casserole with Dumplings (v)

PuddingTreacle Sponge with Custard

TeaCauliflower Cheese Soup, then Fish Finger Sandwich with Chips

Saturday

LunchSteak and Mushroom Pie with Mash or Mushroom and Onion Pie with Mash (v)

PuddingBaked Apple with Cream

TeaRoasted Red Pepper Soup, then Bubble and Squeak with Bacon and Egg

Sunday

LunchRoast Pork Dinner or Vegetable Wellington with Roast Potatoes (v)

PuddingWinter Fruit Trifle

TeaWinter Vegetable Soup, then Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Autumn & Winter

Week 3

Lunch at 1pm · Tea at 5pm

Monday

LunchBeef Lasagne with Garlic Bread or Vegetable Lasagne with Garlic Bread (v)

PuddingPear and Ginger Sponge with Custard

TeaTomato and Lentil Soup, then Cheese and Onion Toastie with Salad

Tuesday

LunchToad in the Hole with Onion Gravy or Vegetarian Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy (v)

PuddingBakewell Tart with Cream

TeaPotato and Bacon Chowder, then Egg and Chips

Wednesday

LunchChicken Chasseur with Rice or Mushroom Stroganoff with Rice (v)

PuddingSemolina with Jam

TeaSpiced Carrot and Swede Soup, then Savoury Mince on Toast

Thursday

LunchMinced Beef and Onion Pie with Mash or Lentil and Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie (v)

PuddingSyrup Sponge with Custard

TeaCream of Celery Soup, then Cheese and Vegetable Frittata with Salad

Friday

LunchBreaded Fish with Chips and Peas or Cheese and Broccoli Bake with Potatoes (v)

PuddingChocolate Mousse with Cream

TeaBroccoli and Stilton Soup, then Tuna Pasta Bake with Salad

Saturday

LunchLiver and Bacon with Mash and Onion Gravy or Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni (v)

PuddingPlum Crumble with Custard

TeaOnion and Thyme Soup, then Pork Pie with Pickle and Salad

Sunday

LunchRoast Chicken Dinner or Cheese and Onion Pie with Roast Potatoes (v)

PuddingBaked Rice Pudding with Stewed Fruit

TeaPumpkin and Sage Soup, then Macaroni Cheese with Garlic Bread

Autumn & Winter

Made for you

Roast Beef Dinner
Roast Beef Dinner
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Steak and Mushroom Pie
Salmon Fishcakes with Parsley Sauce
Salmon Fishcakes with Parsley Sauce
Treacle Sponge with Custard
Treacle Sponge with Custard

Every dish can be made to suit special diets, allergies and softer textures. If you would like something that is not on the menu, just ask and our kitchen will be happy to help.

Our menus change with the seasons and run on a three-week cycle. Dishes may occasionally change.

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Braemar Care Home Spring & Summer menu

Spring & Summer

Every day

Our spring and summer menu runs from March to August

Breakfast · 9 to 10am

Cereals, porridge, toast and preserves, yoghurt and fresh fruit, plus a hot breakfast each morning, from scrambled eggs on toast to a full cooked breakfast on Saturdays.

Mid-morning · 11am

Tea, coffee, juice, biscuits and fresh fruit.

Lunch · 1pm

A choice of two hot main courses, one always vegetarian, or our cold selection with salads and bread and butter, followed by a homemade pudding. Fruit, yoghurt, and cheese and biscuits are always available too.

Afternoon · 3pm

Tea, coffee and the chef’s homemade cake.

Tea · 5pm

Homemade soup with a buttered roll, then sandwiches and salad or a light hot dish, with cake to follow.

Evening · 8pm

Hot drinks, including hot chocolate and malted drinks, with biscuits and fruit.

Day or night

Hungry between meals? Snacks and drinks are available at any time. Just ask.

Spring & Summer

Week 1

Lunch at 1pm · Tea at 5pm

Monday

LunchHunter’s Chicken and Chips or Spanish Omelette with Salad and New Potatoes (v)

PuddingFruit Salad and Fresh Cream

TeaTomato and Basil Soup, then Quiche and Salad

Tuesday

LunchBeef Lasagne and Garlic Bread or Pea, Asparagus and Lemon Risotto with Parmesan (v)

PuddingStrawberry Shortcake with Cream

TeaCream of Chicken Soup, then Sausage Rolls and Coleslaw

Wednesday

LunchSausage, Mash and Peas or Asparagus, Pea and Mint Tart with New Potatoes (v)

PuddingBanoffee Pie

TeaVegetable Soup, then Pasta Carbonara

Thursday

LunchChicken Korma with Rice and Carrots or Vegetable Curry with Rice (v)

PuddingLemon Posset with Raspberries

TeaWatercress Soup, then Savoury Frittata and Salad

Friday

LunchFish and Chips with Mushy Peas or Four Cheese Potato Bake with Salad (v)

PuddingStrawberry Cheesecake

TeaCarrot and Red Pepper Soup, then Pizza Slices and Salad

Saturday

LunchChicken, Leek and Tarragon Pie with New Potatoes and Carrots or Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Traybake (v)

PuddingRhubarb Crumble and Custard

TeaPea and Mint Soup, then Ham and Cheese Toastie with Salad

Sunday

LunchRoast Beef Dinner or Quorn Roast Dinner (v)

PuddingSummer Berry Trifle

TeaBroccoli and Cheese Soup, then Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake

Spring & Summer

Week 2

Lunch at 1pm · Tea at 5pm

Monday

LunchChicken Tikka with Rice and Carrots or Vegetable Lasagne with Salad (v)

PuddingRaspberry Mousse

TeaRed Lentil Soup, then Cauliflower Cheese Bake with Salad

Tuesday

LunchPork Meatballs and Pasta or Mushroom Burger and Chips (v)

PuddingCustard Tart and Strawberries

TeaCarrot and Coriander Soup, then Pizza Slices and Salad

Wednesday

LunchGammon, Egg and Chips with Peas or Vegetable and Cheese Frittata with New Potatoes and Salad (v)

PuddingSummer Pudding with Cream

TeaTomato and Basil Soup, then Jacket Potato with Cheese and Beans

Thursday

LunchGarlic Chicken and Wedges with Sweetcorn or Vegetable Curry with Rice (v)

PuddingPeach and Raspberry Crumble with Cream

TeaCreamy Mushroom Soup, then Sausage Rolls and Coleslaw

Friday

LunchSalmon with New Potatoes and Carrots or Lentil Bolognese (v)

PuddingSweet Citrus Mousse

TeaCourgette and Basil Soup, then Ham and Cheese Toastie with Salad

Saturday

LunchSummer Chicken Casserole with New Potatoes and Carrots or Vegetarian Sausage Casserole with Mash (v)

PuddingChocolate Orange Sundae with Cream

TeaRoasted Tomato and Pepper Soup, then Quiche and Salad

Sunday

LunchRoast Pork Dinner or Mediterranean Vegetable and Feta Tart with Roast Potatoes (v)

PuddingLemon Drizzle Cake with Clotted Cream

TeaSummer Vegetable Soup, then Cheese and Potato Pie with Salad

Spring & Summer

Week 3

Lunch at 1pm · Tea at 5pm

Monday

LunchChicken Parmesan and Chips with Salad or Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni with Salad (v)

PuddingRaspberry Pavlova

TeaAsparagus Soup, then Pesto Pasta with Salad

Tuesday

LunchTurkey Burger and Fries with Coleslaw or Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry with Rice (v)

PuddingStrawberry Tart with Cream

TeaLeek and Pea Soup, then Welsh Rarebit with Grilled Tomato and Salad

Wednesday

LunchHoney and Mustard Sausages with New Potatoes and Carrots or Mediterranean Vegetable Bake with New Potatoes (v)

PuddingRed Berry Crumble and Custard

TeaSpinach and Nutmeg Soup, then Cheese Omelette with Salad

Thursday

LunchSweet and Sour Chicken with Rice or Courgette, Pea and Mint Pasta with Parmesan (v)

PuddingSummer Fruit Fool with Shortbread

TeaTomato and Basil Soup, then Tuna Pasta Bake with Salad

Friday

LunchFishcake with Salad and New Potatoes or Macaroni Cheese with Salad (v)

PuddingEton Mess

TeaRoasted Red Pepper Soup, then Scrambled Egg on Toast

Saturday

LunchMild Beef Curry with Rice or Halloumi, Courgette and Tomato Bake (v)

PuddingPeach Melba

TeaSweetcorn Chowder, then Ploughman’s Platter

Sunday

LunchRoast Chicken Dinner or Quorn Roast Dinner (v)

PuddingClotted Cream Baked Rice Pudding

TeaCarrot and Ginger Soup, then Pizza Slice and Salad

Spring & Summer

Made for you

The Cold Selection
The Cold Selection
Asparagus, Pea and Mint Tart
Asparagus, Pea and Mint Tart
Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Strawberry Cheesecake
Strawberry Cheesecake

Every dish can be made to suit special diets, allergies and softer textures. If you would like something that is not on the menu, just ask and our kitchen will be happy to help.

Our menus change with the seasons and run on a three-week cycle. Dishes may occasionally change.

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