Food glorious food

Food is an essential ingredient in any successful trip and we take great pride in our delicious high quality meals.

Each morning there is a cooked breakfast, after which we make up packed lunches. When we return from a day out kayaking there will be afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes waiting for us. Sarah, our cook on all Barra based trips, produces wonderful evening meals using local produce from her own croft and from the sea (her husband John Paul is a fisherman). We use as much locally-sourced produce as possible, which will vary with the season, therefore keeping food miles low. Sarah is a crofter, gardener and local food enthusiast and a member of the Slow Food Movement.
The standard of food we serve is perhaps the biggest surprise of the week for many people. Invariably it far exceeds expectations. We happily cater for Vegetarians, Vegans, Celiacs and other dietary needs.
Please look at our sample menus at the end of this brochure.

Clearwater Paddling Sample Menu

Each evening on Barra based trips we offer a set menu of two courses, alternating between starter and dessert. We use as much locally sourced produce as possible which will vary with the season, therefore keeping food miles low.
Sarah the cook is a crofter, gardener and local food enthusiast. She is also a member of the Slow Food Movement. Her husband is a local fisherman.
We happily cater for Vegetarians, Vegans, Celiacs, where alternatives will be provided.

Starters
Stornoway Black Pudding with Apple
Smoked Mackerel Pate
Nettle Soup
Smoked Fish Soufflé
Lovage Soup
Dressed Barra Crab
Maite’s Cockles
Mushroom and Egg Pate

Mains
Fish Pie
Barra Lamb Shank
Braised Mutton and Caper Cobbler
Hake and Parsley Sauce
Catch of the Day
Spiced Mutton Stew with Apricots
Prawn Pasta
Roast Barra Pork and Yorkshire Puddings
Lasagne
Herb Crusted Monk Fish
Fish Fiesta
Homemade Quiche*
Spiced Picnic Loaf*
Stuffed Peppers*
Vegetable Lasagne*
Mixed Bean Stew*
Vegetarian Chilli*
* suitable for vegetarians

Dessert
Barra Bakewell
Baked Apple with Ice Cream
Scottish Pavlova
Fruit Crumble
Drambuie, Raspberry and Crème Fraiche Tart
Bread and Butter Pudding
Carrageen Jelly with Rhubarb

Clearwater Paddling Sample Menu

Saturday
Homemade Quiche served with a selection of salad dishes and potatoes
Scottish Pavolva

Sunday
Nettle Soup with homemade bread
Lamb Shank served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

Monday
Herb-crusted Monkfish served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Barra Bakewell and cream

Tuesday
Stornoway Black Pudding with Apple
Prawn Pasta

Wednesday
Braised Mutton and Caper Cobbler
Carrageen Jelly with Rhubarb

Thursday
Lovage Soup with Homemade Bread
Hake and Parsley Sauce

Local Food Weekend Menu

Evening Meal

Starter
Minch Prawns with Garlic – Lemon Vinaigrette served with salad and homemade crusty bread

Main
Spiced Mutton Stew with Apricots served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Dessert
Barra Bakewell served with cream

Lunch

Starter
Nettle (or lovage*) soup with homemade bread

Main
Crab Tart with a selection of salad dishes

Dessert
Carrageen Jelly with Rhubarb

* depends on time of year