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A tiered afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes with Prosecco, beside the river window onboard

Food & drink

Cream teas to a riverside barbecue

Everything is made with Stratford caterers using locally sourced produce, and served onboard as the river slips by. The kettle is always on.

Sample menus

A starting point for your day

A taste of what we offer. Menus change with the seasons and we will tailor yours, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Tea, coffee & biscuits

£4.50 per person

Minimum 20

The kettle is always on. A simple, warming start or finish to any cruise.

  • ⚓A pot of English breakfast tea or freshly ground coffee
  • ⚓A selection of shortbread and biscuits
  • ⚓Herbal and decaf options on request

Nibbles

£4.50 per person

Minimum 20

Something to pick at with a drink in hand as you cast off.

  • ⚓Marinated olives and salted nuts
  • ⚓Breadsticks and crackers with houmous and a tomato salsa
  • ⚓Kettle crisps

Traditional cream tea

£10.50 per person

Minimum 20

Our most-loved. Served on pretty cake stands as the river slips by.

  • ⚓A freshly baked scone, clotted cream and strawberry preserve
  • ⚓Fresh strawberries
  • ⚓A pot of tea or freshly brewed coffee
  • ⚓Add a glass of chilled Prosecco for £5

Afternoon tea

£18.50 per person

Minimum 20 · seats up to 24

The full spread on tiered stands, perfect for a celebration.

  • ⚓Finger sandwiches: salmon & cucumber, ham, cheese & celery, egg & cress
  • ⚓Warm scones with clotted cream and preserve
  • ⚓A selection of cakes and pastries
  • ⚓Fresh strawberries, with tea or coffee
  • ⚓Add a glass of chilled Prosecco for £5

Finger buffet

£18.50 per person

Minimum 20 · up to 30

A generous cold spread, easy to graze while you cruise.

  • ⚓Sandwiches and filled wraps
  • ⚓Sausage rolls and savoury pastries
  • ⚓Chicken skewers and vegetable quiche
  • ⚓Crudites and dips, mixed salads
  • ⚓A selection of cakes

Riverside barbecue

£45 per person

Minimum 25 · a 4.5 hour cruise

Cooked on location at the picturesque Luddington Lock, all locally sourced.

  • ⚓Locally made burgers and sausages
  • ⚓Chargrilled chicken, with salmon as an option
  • ⚓Mixed leaf, new potato salad and coleslaw
  • ⚓Fresh breads
  • ⚓A dessert and freshly brewed coffee or tea

On arrival

Reception drink on arrival

£5 per person

  • ✓A glass of chilled Prosecco
  • ✓Pimm's in summer
  • ✓Bucks Fizz
  • ✓A soft alternative

Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you book. We cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests (a small surcharge may apply). As we are out on the water we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment.

A traditional cream tea of scones, clotted cream, jam and a pot of tea
A selection of canapes prepared for a charter

Plan your day

Hungry for a day on the river?

Tell us your numbers and the kind of spread you have in mind, and we will build the menu around your day.

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  1. 01

    Build a price

    Use the cruise builder, it takes a minute.

  2. 02

    We confirm the detail

    Date, numbers, menu and timings.

  3. 03

    All aboard

    Your own day on the River Avon.