Retreat, Conference and Event Catering

All our food is all prepared in-house by our cook and is based on seasonal availability. All our eggs are produced on the farm. We are happy to accommodate your choice of dishes and can cater for special dietary requests. Bellow are our sample menus.

Breakfast Menu

Continental Breakfast
  • A selection of seasonal fresh fruit
  • Homemade plain yogurt 
  • Homemade porridge
  • Cereal selection
  • Toast with English Butter 
  • Freshly baked croissants
  • Pain au Chocolate
  • Selection of preserves and locally produced jam
  • A selection of teas, coffees and fruit juices

The Cold Ash Brunch

A buffet-style fried breakfast includes:
  • Home produced eggs
  • Pork bacon
  • Potato hash browns
  • Baked beans

Vegetarian alternatives are available.

Lunch Menu

Set Lunch
2 courses: Main course, hot or cold dessert
3 courses: Soup, main course, hot or cold dessert

  • Homemade soup and bread rolls
  • A selection of cheeses
  • Fresh salad selection with accompaniments
  • A selection of teas, coffees and fruit juices

Buffet
  • Crackers and crudités with various dips 
  • Home made sandwiches or wraps
  • A selection of vegetarian or vegan sandwiches
  • Blini’s, cream cheese and smoked salmon
  • Various canapés
  • Bread basket - offering a selection of breads and preserves
  • A selection of cheeses
  • Fresh fruit basket
  • Juices, bottled water or wine

We also offer a selection of hot or cold platters. Please ask for details. 

Whistle Stop Menu

  • Soup and freshly baked bread rolls
  • A cheese selection
  • Fresh fruit basket

This can be served at any time of the day.

Afternoon Tea

  • Homemade scones
  • Jam (homemade when available)
  • A selection of finger sandwiches
  • Cook's homemade biscuits and cakes
  • Teas – including Earl Grey as well as fruit/peppermint choices

Dinner Menu

Cook's daily specials or can be made to your order.
  • 2 courses: Main course, hot or cold dessert
  • 3 courses: Soup, main course, hot or cold dessert


Whenever possible we endevour to use products from our farm or other local sources.

Before Bed

Hot chocolate and homemade cookies!
Lunch Buffet Selection
The Cold Ash Retreat and Conference Centre is situated in the countryside of Berkshire near Thatcham.

Cold Ash Centre is a Catholic retreat centre run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary 
Registered charity number 249515

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