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Mexican

Our Mexican Menu is available every Monday and Tuesday 5.30 - 9.00pm
in addition to our normal Day and Evening Menus 

 

STARTERS & SIDE ORDERS


Nachos 
topped with melted cheese and jalapeno peppers,
served with a sour cream dip, choose from:     single / to share
chilli sauce V £4.50 / £6.25
beef chilli £5.25 / £7.25
chicken chilli  £5.95 / £8.25

Potato Skins 
oven baked potato skins with your choice of topping
topped with melted cheese, served with a sour cream dip:
refried beans V £4.50
vegetable and bean chilli V £4.50
beef chilli  £5.25

Spicy Wedges  
plain V £2.50
with chilli sauce V £3.95
with beef chilli  £4.50

Refried Beans  £1.95
mashed pinto beans blended with onion and cumin served in a tortilla basket

Homemade Coleslaw £1.60
served in a tortilla basket
 
Dips £1.00
sour cream or salsa or mayo

Guacamole £1.75

MAINS

Beef Chilli  £8.95
served in a tortilla basket with plain or mexican spiced rice

Vegetable and Bean Chilli V £8.95
served in a tortilla basket with plain or mexican spiced rice

Chicken Picante  £11.50
pan fried chicken breast smothered in a cream cheese and red chilli
pepper sauce, served with plain or mexican spiced rice and salad

Sizzling Chicken  £11.95
chicken breast on a sizzling skillet with bacon, onions and mushrooms,
served with fries

Sizzling Steak  £12.95
8oz sirloin steak on a sizzling skillet with bacon, onions and mushrooms,
served with fries

Enchiladas
tortillas with your chosen filling topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheese,
all served with plain or mexican spiced rice, sour cream and salsa dips: 
vegetable and bean chilli V £8.95
beef chilli £9.95
chicken chilli £10.95

Fajitas
your chosen marinated filling with onions, peppers and fajita spice on a sizzling skillet  served with tortillas, grated cheese and salsa, sour cream and guacamole dips:
mushroom, broccoli & courgette V £8.95
chicken £11.50
8oz sirloin steak £13.25

Burritos
flour tortilla parcel lined with a spicy tomato sauce of onions, rice, jalapeno
peppers and a sprinkling of cheese, served with spicy wedges and a mayo dip:
vegetable and bean chilli V £9.50
beef chilli  £9.95
chicken  £10.95

Specials

 

SPECIALS

 AVAILABLE 12.00 - 6.30PM DAILY

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V                                                                             single/double

with garlic and parsley butter                                                                      £1.50 / £2.70

with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli                                      £1.70 / £3.10

with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese            £2.20 / £3.95

 

Chinese Style Salt ‘n’ Pepper Chips V                                                                     £3.95               

chunky chips tossed with onions and a seasoning of garlic,

chilli, 5 spice, salt and pepper served with a sweet chilli dip

 

Custom House Homemade Pie of the Week                                                           £5.75

served with fries

 

American Cheeseburger & Fries                                                                              £5.25

prime 4oz burger topped with cheese, tomato, shredded

lettuce and relish served in a floured bap with chunky chips

 

Quorn Chilli Nachos V                                                                                               £5.25

nachos topped with a spicy mexican quorn chilli and

melted cheddar & mozzarella cheeses

 

Beef Chilli Nachos                                                                                                       £5.25

nachos topped with a spicy mexican chilli and melted cheddar & mozzarella

 

Ciabatta Pizza & Fries                                                                                                 

tomato, peppers, mushroom and mozzarella V                                       £5.25

tomato, ham, mushroom and mozzarella                                                               £5.25

tomato, ham, pineapple and mozzarella                                                              £5.25

tomato, pepperoni, and mozzarella                                                                       £5.25

 

Penne Bolognaise                                                                                                       £5.25

traditional Italian bolognaise sauce, a classic taste without the mess!

 

Penne alla Pancetta                                                                                                    £5.25

penne pasta, bacon, leeks, onions and garlic in a white

wine cream sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

 

Penne alla Panna                                                                                                        £5.25

penne pasta, onions, garlic, mushrooms and bacon, in a white

cream wine sauce topped with mozzarella and oven baked

 

Penne Romana                                                                                                            £5.25

penne pasta, ham, onions, garlic and

mushrooms in a creamy tomato sauce

 

Penne Custom House n (vegetarian option available V)                                           £5.25

penne pasta, bacon, peppers, onions and spinach in a

chilli, garlic, white wine cream sauce with a hint of pesto

 

Penne Spicy Sausage                                                                                                 £5.25

penne pasta, pepperoni, onions,

chilli and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce

 

Penne Vegetariana V                                                                                                 £5.25

penne pasta, peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach,

chilli and garlic in a tomato and basil sauce

                                                          

Penne Amatriciana                                                                                                     £5.25

penne pasta, bacon, onions, garlic, rosemary

and chilli in a red wine tomato sauce

 

Penne alla Carbonara                                                                                                £5.25

penne pasta, bacon, onions, garlic and

parmesan in a white wine cream sauce                                                               

                                                                                                                                      

Penne al Sugo di Tonno                                                                                             £5.25

penne pasta, tuna, peppers, onions, garlic,

chilli and lemon in a white wine tomato sauce

 

Penne con Caprino V n                                                                                           £5.25

penne pasta, goats cheese, onions, fresh

pesto and basil in a white wine cream sauce 

 

Penne Fegatine                                                                                                            £5.25

penne pasta and chicken livers in a rich

creamy bacon, onion and garlic sauce

 


V- vegetarian
n - contains nuts

Chefs Choice

CHEF'S CHOICE

Available from Thursday 24th June - 4th August

(For menu from 5th August see bottom of page)

Starters

Ham Hock & Cabbage Terrine £ 4.95
homemade terrine served with dressed leaves and a creamy pepper & brie mousse

Mini Sheppard's Pie  £ 5.25
freshly minced lamb with creamed potatoes served with pea and mint puree, carrot & swede

Char Grilled Halloumi V £ 5.95
char grilled and served on a bed of basil leaves, lambs lettuce and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a honey and lime dressing

Salt & Pepper Mussels  £ 6.50 
steamed with lime, garlic, chilli & spring onions served with a crusty roll


Mains

Moroccan Omelette V £9.25
with sweet potato and butternut squash served with curried cous cous and a mango salad

Beef Enchiladas £ 9.95
flour tortilla filled with beef chilli topped with a enchilada sauce and melted cheese served with rice, sour cream & salsa dips

Pan Fried Pork Loin  £ 10.95
topped with welsh rarebit served with garlic potatoes & sweet braised red cabbage

Chicken & Smoked Bacon Sausage £10.95
filled with asparagus served with fondant potato , broccoli and apple gravy

Tuna Steak  £ 12.25 
loin of tuna steak seasoned with cumin and roasted served with a potato & chive rosti, french beans and fresh tomato sauce 
 
V vegetarian                 n contains traces of nuts

 

 

Available from Thursday 5th August


Starters

Homemade Onion Bhajis £4.95
served with a mint & cucumber yoghurt dip

Potted Salmon & Horseradish Pate £5.25
served with balsamic brushetta and mixed leaves

Char Grilled Honey Chicken Skewers £5.45
served with spicy soya noodles

Sautéed Chicken Livers £5.95
with bacon, shallots, fresh thyme and mushrooms, flamed in brandy,
finished in a rich cream sauce and served with basmati rice

Steamed Mussels £6.95 
in a black vodka & syrup sauce served with crusty bread roll

    
Mains

Portobello Mushrooms V £9.95
stuffed with blue cheese, spinach and toasted nuts,
baked and served with garlic and herb pappardelle pasta

Chicken & Pineapple Summer Salad £10.95
with spinach and mixed leaves finished with an apricot & mustard
dressing and topped with  roasted cherry tomatoes

Honey Roast Gammon Steak £10.95
served with a light parsley butter sauce, roast potatoes
and summer vegetables

Pan Fried Mullet Fillets £11.25
served on fresh greens with a sweet & sour dressing and baby potatoes 

Poached Sirloin Steak £14.95
8oz sirloin poached in a tomato & herb butter sauce served pink,
with sweet potato mash and peppered savoy cabbage

V vegetarian  n contains traces of nuts

Evening

NIBBLES

Bowl of Olives V £2.50 
black pitted olives drizzled with garlic oil

Nachos & Dips V £3.95
a bowl of corn tortilla chips served with spicy tomato salsa,
guacamole and a sour cream & chive dressing

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V single/double 
with garlic and parsley butter £1.50/£2.70
with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli £1.70/£3.10
with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese £2.20/£3.95

STARTERS

Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day £3.95 
(vegetarian option always available)
served with freshly baked bread and butter

Cajun Potato Wedges V £3.95
potato wedges dusted with cajun spices served with spicy tomato salsa and sour cream
 
Chicken Liver and Smoked Bacon Pate £4.95
homemade pate of sauteed chicken livers, smoky bacon, onions and parsley in brandy, served with cumberland sauce, salad and toast
 
Haddock and Smoked Pancetta Fishcake £4.95 
flakes of haddock, smoked pancetta, spring onions, fresh chillies and lemon zest, served with a sweet chilli salsa and a crisp mixed leaf salad
 
Custom House Prawn Salad £4.95
plump pink prawns bound in our own seafood dressing,
served with crisp seasonal salad
 
Whitebait £4.95
pan fried with soy and garlic, sauce tartare and lemon
 
Garlic Mushrooms V £5.50
fresh button mushrooms sautéed in garlic, onions and white wine, finished with cream and served on toasted garlic ciabatta bread

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad V n £5.95
goats cheese marinated in chillies, garlic and olive oil, grilled and served with a crisp salad and a fresh basil pesto dressing


SIDE ORDERS

Large Fries V £2.65 

Chinese Style Salt ‘n’ Pepper Chips V £3.95 
chunky chips tossed with onions and a garlic, chilli, 5 spice,
salt and pepper seasoning, served with a sweet chilli dip

Baby Potatoes V £1.50 

Panache of Vegetables V £1.50 
 
Side Salad V £2.60 
mixed salad leaves, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber
and red onions with a classic french dressing

MAINS

Goats Cheese Potato Cake V £9.25
creamy goats cheese and baby spinach bound through rosemary mashed potato, bread crumbed and served with roasted cherry tomatoes and chunky shallots, dressed with a sweet citrus sauce

Aubergine Parmagiana V £9.25
tender chunks of aubergine layered with mozzarella, fresh parmesan cheese, basil and a rustic tomato sauce, served with a mixed leaf salad and garlic ciabatta bread

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto V n £9.95
wild and field mushrooms sauteed with onions, garlic and spinach, creamy arborio rice topped with parmesan shavings, served with garlic bread
 
Beef Chilli Basket (quorn option available V) £8.95 
sautéed minced beef with garlic, onions, chillies, jalapeno peppers and mixed beans in a spicy tomato sauce served in a tortilla basket on a bed of rice (fairly hot)

Lasagne Verdi (quorn option available V) £8.95 
traditional homemade lasagne served with garlic ciabatta and a mixed salad

Cumbrian Lamb Henry £12.95
fell bred lamb braised in redcurrant and rosmary jus, served with a quenelle of chive mash

Chicken Caesar Salad £8.50
slices of grilled chicken breast with lardons of bacon, anchovy fillets, cos lettuce leaves, chopped egg, croutons and fresh parmesan cheese shavings in a light caesar dressing

Sizzling Chicken £11.95
chicken breast served on a hot skillet with onions, bacon, onions and mushrooms served with fries
 
Custom House Chicken Butterfly £12.50
pan seared local chicken breast, sautéed with onions, lardons of bacon and chunky mushrooms, flamed in white wine, finished in a rich cream sauce and served with fries

Reggae Reggae Chicken £12.75
chicken breast coated in jamaican spices, pineapple, a chilli and mango salsa, coconut scented rice

Penne Custom House n £7.95
penne pasta, chicken breast, bacon, peppers, mushrooms and spinach in a chilli, garlic, white wine cream sauce with a hint of pesto
 
Sizzling Steak £1295 
local 8z centre cut sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, served on a hot skillet with bacon, onions and mushrooms, served with fries
 
Classic Sirloin Steak £12.95 
local 8oz centre cut sirloin steak, cooked to your liking, served with a tomato, mushroom and onion garni, a choice of potatoes and fresh market vegetables
add peppercorn, diane or blue cheese sauce £2.25
 
Custom House Strogonoff £12.95
8oz prime beef flamed in brandy, with garlic, paprika, onions and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce, served with basmati rice
Red Snapper with Tiger Prawn Salad £13.95
pan fried fillet of red snapper with a salad of tiger prawns, spinach, warm butterred baby potatoes and pesto dressing

Fish, Chips ‘n’ Mushy Peas £9.50
fresh fillet of haddock, coated in boddingtons beer batter, deep-fried until golden brown, served with chunky chips and mushy peas

Lakeland Steak Burger  £8.95 
8oz local steak burger, with onions and mushrooms, served in a
floured bap with chunky chips, salad garnish and a tomato and
roasted red pepper chutney

Prime Cumberland Mash £8.95 
lightly spiced local cumberland sausage, served on creamy mashed potato with a rich french onion gravy

Day

DAY MENU

LUNCH
Available 12.00 – 5.00pm

Soup & Filled Half Baguette with Salad Garnish
(vegetarian option always available)
choice of
cheese savoury V £4.95
brie with red onion chutney V £5.25
home roasted ham £5.25
tuna crunch £5.25

Baguettes
a choice of  multi grain or white baguette served with homemade coleslaw and salad garnish with a classic french dressing
with cheese savoury V £4.95
with brie and red onion chutney V £5.55
with home roasted ham £5.55
with coronation chicken £5.55
with tuna crunch £5.55
with prawns marie rose £5.95
add a large portion of fries to your baguette £1.95

Filled Potatoes
oven baked potatoes served with homemade coleslaw and
salad garnish with a classic french dressing
with butter V £3.95
with cheddar cheese V £4.85
with cheese savoury V £4.95
with coronation chicken £5.55
with tuna crunch £5.55
with prawns marie rose £5.95
with vegetable and mixed bean curry V £5.50
with italian bolognaise £5.60
with spicy mexican chilli (fairly hot)  £5.70

Hot Baguettes
a multi grain or white baguette served with salad garnish and fries
with bacon, lettuce and tomato £5.45
with slices of roasted chicken, homemade gravy and apple sauce £6.25
with a tender 4oz sirloin steak sautéed with mushrooms and onions £6.50

 

STARTERS


Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day £3.95 
(vegetarian option always available)
served with freshly baked bread and butter

Cajun Potato Wedges £3.95 
potato wedges dusted with cajun spices served with spicy tomato salsa and sour cream

Chicken Liver & Smoked Bacon Pate £4.95 
homemade pate of sauteed chicken livers, smoky bacon, onions and parsley in brandy, served with cumberland sauce, salad and toast

Garlic Mushrooms V £5.50
fresh button mushrooms sautéed in garlic, onions and white wine,
finished with cream and served with toasted garlic ciabatta bread

Grilled Goats Cheese Salad V n £5.95
goats cheese marinated in chillies, garlic and olive oil, grilled
and served with a crisp salad and a fresh basil pesto dressing

Whitebait £4.95
pan fried with soy and garlic, sauce tartare and lemon
 
Custom House Prawn Salad £4.95
plump pink prawns bound in our own seafood dressing,
served with crisp seasonal salad

Haddock and Smoked Pancetta Fishcake £4.95 
flakes of haddock, smoked pancetta, spring onions, fresh chillies and lemon zest, served with a sweet chilli salsa and a crisp mixed leaf salad


MAINS

Goats Cheese Potato Cake V £9.25
creamy goats cheese and baby spinach bound through rosemary
mashed potato, bread crumbed and served with roasted cherry
tomatoes and chunky shallots, dressed with a sweet citrus sauce

Aubergine Parmagiana V £9.25
tender chunks of aubergine layered with spinach, fresh
parmesan cheese, basil and a rustic tomato sauce, served
with a mixed leaf salad and garlic ciabatta bread

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto V n £9.95
wild and field mushrooms sauteed with onions, garlic and spinach, creamy arborio rice topped with parmesan shavings
Beef Chilli Basket £8.95 
sautéed minced beef with garlic, onions, chillies, jalapeno
peppers and mixed beans in a spicy tomato sauce served
in a tortilla basket on a bed of rice (fairly hot)

Lasagne Verdi £8.95 
traditional homemade lasagne served with garlic ciabatta
and a mixed salad

Custom House Chicken Butterfly £12.50
pan seared local chicken breast, sautéed with onions,
lardons of bacon and chunky mushrooms, flamed in white wine,
finished in a rich cream sauce and served with fries
 
Chicken Caesar Salad £8.50
slices of grilled chicken breast with lardons of bacon, anchovy
fillets, cos lettuce leaves, chopped egg, croutons and fresh
parmesan cheese shavings in a light caesar dressing

Deluxe Chicken Piri Piri Burger £8.95
piri piri coated chicken breast, served in a floured bap with a
sweet chilli and sour cream dressing, chunky chips and salad garnish

Fish, Chips ‘n’ Mushy Peas £9.50
fresh fillet of haddock, coated in boddingtons beer batter, deep-fried
until golden brown, served with chunky chips and mushy peas

Lakeland Steak Burger  £8.95 
8oz local steak burger, with onions and mushrooms, served in a
floured bap with chunky chips, salad garnish and a tomato and
roasted red pepper chutney

Prime Cumberland Mash £8.95 
lightly spiced local cumberland sausage, served on
creamy mashed potato with a rich french onion gravy

Custom House Beef Stroganoff   £12.95
prime beef flamed in brandy, with garlic, paprika, onions and
mushrooms in a rich cream sauce, served with basmati rice

 


SIDE ORDERS

Bowl of Olives V £2.50
black pitted olives drizzled with garlic oil

Ciabatta Garlic Bread V single/double
with garlic and parsley butter £1.50 / £2.70
with garlic and parsley butter, tomato and chilli £1.70 / £3.10
with garlic and parsley butter, topped with mozzarella cheese £2.20 / £3.95

Nachos & Dips V £3.95
a bowl of corn tortilla chips served with spicy tomato salsa,
guacamole and a sour cream & chive dressing

Large Fries V £2.65

Chinese Style Salt ‘n’ Pepper Chips V   £3.95 
chunky chips tossed with onions and a seasoning of garlic,
chilli, 5 spice, salt and pepper served with a sweet chilli dip

Baby Potatoes or Panache of Vegetables V £1.50

Homemade Coleslaw V £1.60

Side Salad V £2.60

Child

CHILDREN'S MENU


for under 12’s

STARTERS

Small Soup V £2.00
chef's homemade soup of the day served freshly baked bread

Garlic Petit Pain V 70p
freshly baked petit pain with a garlic herb butter


MAINS

Beef Burger £3.25
locally made beef burger served in a bun, with beans & fries

Sausage £3.25
local pork sausages served with beans and fries

Half of a Baked Potato V £3.25
with cheese or with beans

Fish Coddies £3.25
prime breaded cod  pieces served with beans and fries

Chicken Nuggets £3.25
bite sized chicken pieces served with beans and fries
  
Any of the above may be served with mash potato. Please ask if you would like to substitute beans or fries for salad garnish


Tomato & Cheese Pasta V £3.50
penne pasta with napoli tomato sauce
topped with  grated mozzarella cheese

Penne alla Carbonara £3.50
penne pasta with bacon, onions, garlic and
parmesan in a cream and white wine sauce

Penne al Sugo di Tonno £3.50
penne pasta, tuna, peppers, onions, garlic,
chilli and lemon in a white wine and tomato sauce

Penne Vegetariana V £3.50
penne pasta, peppers, onions, mushrooms,
chilli and garlic in a tomato and basil sauce

Ciabatta Pizza & Fries 
tomato and mozzarella V £3.50


Simple Side Salad  £1.00
lettuce, cucumber and tomato


DESSERTS

Chocolate Ice Cream Roll £1.60
chocolate ice cream wrapped in chocolate sponge served
with chocolate sauce and squirty cream

Ice Cream Dessert £3.25
vanilla ice cream with cream, chocolate sauce and wafers

Ice cream
single scoop 95p

Ice cream
3 scoops…vanilla, strawberry and chocolate £2.75

Breakfast

BREAKFAST MENU


available 9.30am - 12 noon daily (Monday - Saturday)

available 10.00am - 12 noon Sunday

 


French Toast
two slices of bread, egg-dipped and pan fried, served with ketchup V £2.95
special French toast served with bacon and mushroom £3.95
the above served with 25ml of real Canadian Maple Syrup add  £1.25




Homemade Pancakes
two traditional pancakes with sugar and lemon V £4.25
two traditional pancakes with maple syrup V £4.95


 


The Full Monty £5.50
lincolnshire sausage, local black pudding, bacon, egg, beans, mushrooms, hash browns, toast and butter


 


Savoury Scrambled Egg £4.70
scrambled eggs with spring onion, bacon and mushrooms, topped with cheese and served with toast



Toasted Floured Baps
with bacon £3.40
with cheese and bacon £3.65
with fried egg and bacon £3.75
with scrambled egg and cheese V £3.75



Eggs with Toast V £3.25
two eggs scrambled, poached or fried


 


Two Rounds of Toast V £1.20
with butter and marmalade



Muffins V £1.35
double chocolate chip or blueberry 



Large Toasted Teacake V £1.55
served with butter and preserve



V- vegetarian
n - contains nut

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