RMS Mauretania Luncheon Menu - 17 October 1947

A Portrait of James II After Sir Godfrey Kneller, in the Cabin Smoking Room on the RMS Mauritania, Adorns the Front Cover of This Exquisite Luncheon Menu From Friday, 17 October 1947 Onboard the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line. The Bill of Fare Featured Braised Ox Tail, Jardinière, Breaded Escalope of Veal With Cole Slaw, and Rice and Raisin Pudding for Dessert. Passengers on Special Diet Are Especially Invited to Make Known Their Requirements to the Head Waiter. GGA Image ID # 15629d4f38

Menu Items

Grape Fruit Juice, Sauerkraut Juice

Hors d'ŒuvresS

• Canapé City
• Radishes
• Cod's Roe on Toast
• OEufs, Mayonnaise
• Westphalia Ham
• Smoked Salmon
• Celery Rave
• Saucissons : Salami and Cervelet
• Olives : Queen and Ripe

SOUPS

• Bouillon au Crouton
• Boston Clam Chowder

Fish

• Grilled Fresh Herring,
• Mustard Sauce
• (Cold) Potted Shrimps, Mayonnaise

Entrées

• Vegetable Lunch with Poached Egg
• Braised Ox Tail, Jardinière
• Spaghetti au Parmesan

AMERICAN SPECIALITY

• Breaded Escalope of Veal with Cole Slaw

JOINT

• Corned Round and Brisket of Beef, garnish

VEGETABLES

• Brussels Sprouts
• Baked Beans
• Purée of Carrots

POTATOES

• Baked Idaho,
• Mashed,
• Sweet
• French Fried

GRILLS : TO ORDER

• Guinea Chicken with Succotash
• London Mixed Grill

COLD BUFFET

• Pressed Beef
• Roast Quarters of Lamb
• Boiled Ham
• Rolled Ox Tongue
• Roast Turkey
• Leicester Brawn

SALADS

• Lettuce
• Beetroot
• Potato
• Jeanette

DRESSINGS

• Roquefort
• Thousand Island
• French

SWEETS

• Rice and Raisin Pudding
• Pineapple Crush Pie
• Compote of Apricots,
• Plums and Fears

ICES

• Lemon
• Pistachio

CHEESES

• Cream
• Camembert
• Edam
• Gorgonzola
• American

Fresh Fruit

Tea Coffee

Passengers on Special Diet are especially invited to make known their requirements to the Head Waiter

Selections for the Luncheon Menu From the 17 October 1947 Voyage of the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line. GGA Image ID # 1561d0e0c5

Suggested Menus

Suggested Menu Selections for Lunch on the 17 October 1947 Voyage of the RMS Mauretania of the Cunard Line. GGA Image ID # 15627a59d6