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

£70 per person – includes river cruise & three-course dining

River Cruise Dining Experience – £70 per person

Includes:

a scenic river cruise

freshly prepared three-course dining

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)

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Lady Florence – Orford

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

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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.
 
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!

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a unique river dining experience.

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