Explore Our Menu

All guests are charged at the same rate, as each place represents a full river cruise experience.

River Cruise Dining Experience

Includes:

a scenic river cruise

freshly prepared two-course dining, with a three-course upgrade available

full table service throughout

There is no separate charge for the cruise — everything is included.

Additional Information

Drinks charged separately

Full payment required at booking

Menu choices required 7 days before sailing

Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options available (please advise when booking)

Allen Gardiner – Ipswich

A unique river cruise along the River Orwell, offering a different setting with the same relaxed dining experience.

Lady Florence – Orford

A beautifully restored historic vessel cruising the peaceful and wildlife-rich Rivers Alde & Ore.

£63 per person – includes a scenic river cruise, two courses and full table service. Upgrade to three courses for just £7 more.

Starters

SMOKED MACKEREL PATE

Pinney’s of Orford smoked mackerel,
dressed mixed leaves, wholemeal bread

STILTON MUSHROOMS
in a cream sauce on a wedge of garlic toast,

sprinkled with crumbed stilton

ROASTED ROOTS & FIVE BEAN SOUP
with crispy onion croutons,
wholemeal bread

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN TENDERS
tandoori marinated chicken,
mango mayo, salad garnish

CLASSIC PRAWN COCKTAIL
juicy prawns in marie rose sauce,
wholemeal bread

OPTIONAL STARTER SIDE : CRUSTY BREAD ROLL & BUTTER ** + £1.50

Mains

DEVILLED CHICKEN

chicken breast in a sweet and spicy sauce

CRUSTED FILLET OF SALMON

oven-baked with citrus,

herbs and crushed black pepper

STEAK AND ALE PIE

traditional pie

SUFFOLK FARMERS PIE

the combination of pork, chicken breast and stuffing

ROASTED VEGETABLE & BUTTERNUT LASAGNE

layered with a creamy cheese sauce

main courses served with

steaming seasonal vegetables and garlic buttered baby potatoes

optional sides :

crusty bread roll & butter ** 1.50

cauliflower cheese  ** 4.50
macaroni cheese  ** 4.50
garlic bread  ** 4.50

Dessert

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

served with cream

SUMMER FRUITS & APPLE CRUMBLE

choose from cream or custard

HOME-MADE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

covered in a toffee sauce

and served with a vanilla custard

SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

creamy cheesecake, topped with salted caramel and biscoff

served with cream

OPTIONAL CHEESE COURSE £8 PER PERSON

a selection of cheeses served with biscuits, grapes, ginger preserve & pickled onions

Our Galley Notes

Some dishes marked ** on the menu may carry a supplementary charge.

We can provide all the menu items as a gluten free option apart from the Suffolk Farmers Pie. When placing your order please indicate the gluten free person menu choices.

Our menu may set sail with a few changes from time to time, depending on the tide of fresh, seasonal ingredients.

If you would like to know more about any ingredients or allergens aboard, just ask one of our friendly crew — we are always happy to help!

Drinks are charged separately.

£40 per person – includes a scenic river cruise,

ORANGE JUICE

Served on arrival out on

deck (weather permitting)

Starters

MELON BOAT

Canary melon wedge with an orange sail

Mains

GRILLED SAUSAGE

Pork and herb

HONEY BAKED HAM

Suffolk ham, carved on board and grilled

SCRAMBLED EGG

Made with free-range hens’ eggs

BAKED TOMATO

Sprinkled with mixed herbs

HASH BROWN POTATO

Crispy fried potato chunks

BAKED BEANS

TOAST & BUTTER

With marmalade and jam

Dessert

MOM’S HOME-MADE APPLE PIE

Local apples, mixed spice, peel, crispy

pastry, served with cream

SELECTION OF MUFFINS

Homemade, served with cream

Hot Drinks

POT OF TEA

English Breakfast, Rooibos (Red Bush),

Earl Grey

CAFETIÈRE FILTER COFFEE

Medium roast

Our breakfast menu is crafted with care and inspired by the freshest ingredients available on the day.

From local orchard apples to free-range eggs, we always aim to serve the finest fare we can find.

We are pleased to offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast options.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know in advance .

Please note: our menu may drift slightly with the tide, depending on what Is best and freshest at the market.

If you have any questions about ingredients or allergens, just speak to one of our friendly crew — we are always happy to help!

Book your cruise.

a unique river dining experience.

With just 12 guests per cruise, availability is limited and dates fill quickly.