Public, Group and School River Trips along the beauty River Wey Surrey - The Alfred Leroy Cruise and Dine Restaurant Boat from Guildford Boat House

River Wey Trips Title

The Alfred Leroy

Dine and Cruise 2008

Cruising down the river with colleagues or friends and enjoying good food and wine is a unique way of spending a lunchtime or evening. Once again the Alfred Leroy and Hector & Sons Catering designed menus to suit most tastes.

You can choose from a simple 1½ hour lunchtime cruise to a 2½ hour cruise with a luxury menu. This can sometimes be extended sometimes if you are celebrating a special occasion.

All the cruises on the Alfred Leroy take you southwards from Guildford passing through (in our opinion) the most beautiful and peaceful stretch of the River Wey and Godalming Navigation. You’ll see the Water Meadows and Saint Catherine’s Golden Sands and Ferry (used many years ago by the Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury).
Guildford takes its name from the ‘Golden Ford’. You will pass through Saint Catherine’s Lock and then turn either at a winding hole for the shorter trips, or at Stonebridge Wharf where the Wey joins the entrance to the Wey and Arun Canal. This canal is now being restored by volunteer groups, who one day hope to link the Navigation to the south coast. The Navigation was built over 350 years ago to take amongst other things, gunpowder from Albury to London. Nowadays it is owned and maintained by the National Trust.

The Alfred Leroy commences the season on Easter Saturday and continues through to mid October.
The normal departure times are 12 noon or 12.30pm at lunchtime, 3pm or 3.30pm for tea trips or 7pm to 7.30pm for dinner.
Please note that from September onwards the days draw in and it is advisable to start earlier in the evening.
It is also the National Trust ruling that the boat must be tied up by 10pm. The Alfred Leroy is closed for lunch on Monday and Friday.

On board you will find seating at fixed tables raised on platforms with a narrow central aisle. Tables 4, 6, 8 & 10 seat up to 6 people (only on small menus); tables 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 9 take 4 people. On all menus there is a licensed bar and a selected wine list. The maximum number of guests allowed onboard is 49 and the minimum number for a party booking is 25. For the more exclusive menus the maximum is 40 people for comfort. If you are a smaller group you can still use the Leroy but this would mean paying for the minimum of 25.

**Menu selection - Parties of 25 to 49 people - Because of limited space we ask that the whole party select the same menu. Bar and wines are available on all menus (except afternoon tea)**
LIGHT MEALS For parties of 25-49 people, with a 1 ½ hour cruise. Lock keeper's Platter Traditional Ploughman's of cheddar cheese, pickles, onions and salad with roll and butter Coffee or Tea Price of Food £6.00 Price of Cruise £6.00 Total £12.00 per head * * * * * Bosun's Platter Cheese and Tomato Quiche Hot Potatoes and Salad French Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea Price of Food £6.75 Price of Cruise £6.00 Total £12.75 per head * * * * * Tillermaster's Favourite Bangers & Mash with Onion Gravy French Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea Price of Food £7.85 Price of Cruise £6.00 Total £13.85 per head * * * * * Tea Time Favourite Scones with Jam, Butter and Cream, Cake Pots of Tea Price of Food £5.90 Price of Cruise £6.00 Total £11.90 per head			A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA? For parties of 25-49 people, two courses, with a 2 hour cruise. Weirkeeper's Platter Individual Quiche Lorraine served with salad and new potatoes Profiteroles and Cream Coffee or Tea Price of Food £11.75 Price of Cruise £7.85 Total £19.60 per head * * * * * Boatman's Platter Slice of honey roast ham and turkey mixed seasonal salad and new potatoes Apple pie and Cream Coffee or Tea Price of Food £13.50 Price of Cruise £7.85 Total £21.35 per head * * * * * Cold Buffet By arrangement with Peter Hector on 01483 418769

**LUXURY MENUS**
**These are for parties of 25-40 people. They offer a choice of either two or three courses - the price is defined by your chosen main course plus the cost of a 2** **½ hour cruise (£9.75).** **We do please ask that the whole party select the same menu.**
On some occasions such as a wedding reception, where a longer cruise is needed, there will be an extra charge for both the fare element and the catering. This is best discussed with Peter at the time of booking on 01483 418769.
Cheese and biscuits can be added to any of the luxury menus at a cost of £2.25 perhead.
**Please note that no service charge has been added to the cost of the menu, this is at the customers discretion.**
Greek Salad Fanned Melon with Raspberry Coulis (v) Avocado and Bacon Salad Smoked Salmon Escalope Mediterranean Tartlet (v) * * * * * Salmon Supreme - either served hot with vegetables or cold with salad - £21.50 with starter, £17.50 without Barbary Duck in Orange Sauce - £23.50 with starter, £19.50 without Steak in Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce - £23.50 with starter, £19.50 without Chicken Chassseur - £23.50 with starter, £19.50 without Classic Lasagne - £20.00 with starter, £16.00 without Cottage Pie - £20.00 with starter, £16.00 without Beef Bourgignon - £21.25 with starter, £17.25 without Seafood Provencale - £21.25 with starter, £17.25 without Chicken Tikka Masala - £21.25 with starter, £17.25 without Spicy Bean Casserole (v) - £21.25 with starter, £17.25 without Sunday (anyday!) Roast, Beef, Lamb, Pork or Turkey - £20.25 with starter, £16.25 without * * * * * Catrionas Chocolate Roulade Tiramisu Apple Crumble Fresh Fruit Salad Strawberries and Cream * * * * * Coffee or Tea

WINE LIST

White:
Vin de Bateau Blanc £10.00
Le Caprice Chenin Blanc £11.25
Sauvignon Blanc, Casa la Joya £12.00
Pinot Grigio Corte Vigna £12.25
Hardy's 'The Riddle' Chardonnay Semillon £13.00

Red:
Vin de Bateau Rouge £10.00
Condesa de Leganza Crianza £11.75
Merlot del Veneto, Linea Corte Vigna £12.25
Hardy's 'The Riddle' Shiraz Cabernet £13.00

Please note a service charge of 10% will be added to wine bills paid as a group.

To Make a Booking
1. Take a look at the options and decide on the type of menu you require. Next decide on the time and date. Please try and have an alternative date in mind, as some days and dates are popular. You can then phone and make a provisional booking on 01483 504494 or use our contact form and if the boat is free we will take a provisional booking.
2. You will have 7 days to confirm your booking: A £75.00 non-refundable deposit is required at this time.
3. You will be then issued with 2 invoices confirming all the details of your cruise; one from Guildford Boat House with the details of the trip; the second from Hector's and Sons Catering for the menu. At this point if you wish to alter or query anything please do so by phone immediately. Once we are cruising it will be too late as only the food you ordered will be onboard.
4. Your final party numbers and balance must be made no later than 14 days before the trip. No further alterations will be accepted after this date.

Payment methods can be made by cash, cheque or credit/debit card.