A Taste of Summer

There’s something about the sunny season that simply tastes better at Potters Resorts

Whether it’s your first morning coffee enjoyed in warm sunshine as the resort slowly comes to life, a refreshing thirst-quencher during an afternoon filled with laughter and activity, or the shared smiles around the dinner table as stories from the day are told, food and drink become part of the memory on every break at Potters.

And the joy of a fully inclusive break at Potters is that you get to experience it all without a second thought. No bar bills and no surprises at your dedicated table. No calculating the cost of “just one more.”

Just the freedom to relax, indulge, and enjoy every flavour of summer.

Fresh flavours, endless choice

Dining at Potters is all about variety, and throughout your stay menus change daily — meaning every mealtime offers something new to discover. Dishes vary between the two resorts, ensuring local flavours in your dishes, and that returning guests always find fresh inspiration on the menu.

And the summer season always brings lighter, brighter flavours to the forefront.

Traditional English breakfasts complemented by fresh fruit is a morning staple, while classic soups take on a seasonal feel at lunch or dinner, with vegetable-packed options like tomato & roasted red pepper, carrot & coriander or spring vegetable offering comforting yet vibrant choices.

The Garden Table and Salad Bar continue to offer ultimate flexibility, with colourful selections, cold meats and fish, freshly prepared omelettes (Hopton-on-Sea only) and baked jacket potatoes topped exactly how you like them.

With additional seasonal and lighter options such as lemon and pepper chicken thighs, Jamaican jerk pork, sweet and sour prawns or pasta dishes finished with parmesan, self-servery areas this summer are perfect for something light and quick, yet relaxed.

Relaxed lunches

Lunch at Potters adapts effortlessly to your day, whether you’re pausing briefly between activities or settling in for a relaxed early afternoon catch-up with new friends.

A tasty soup of the day and fresh buttered roll is an easy but delicious precursor to your main. Freshly battered fish and chips remain a firm favourite, while curried dishes, a mixed bean chilli or Cumberland sausages and mash with a red wine gravy to name just a few, deliver bold flavour when you’re ready to refuel.

It’s informal, easy dining — ideal when summer days refuse to slow down.

Dinner: A highlight of your day

For many guests at Potters, dinner is a cherished holiday ritual — time to unwind, reconnect and reflect on another day well spent, before an incredible night of summer entertainment ahead.

A wide choice of starters burst with colour and freshness, ranging from a melon duo with mint and roasted coconut, duck gyoza with pickled Asian salad, vegetable samosa, or beetroot, pear and goat’s cheese salad, to name just a few.

Seafood favourites such as a traditional prawn cocktail, smoked salmon and crayfish cocktail or filo king prawns with sweet chilli jam provide a crisp starter, perfect for warmer days.

Plant-based dishes shine too, with roasted cauliflower steak, Mediterranean vegetable lasagne, roasted aubergine bake, miso stuffed mushroom and lentil shepherd’s pie offering flavour-packed alternatives full of colour and texture.

It goes without saying, the ever-popular carvery adds timeless appeal, pairing beautifully roasted meats with seasonal vegetables and all the traditional trimmings — a comforting contrast to long summer evenings.

Meanwhile, themed Garden Table selections introduce vibrant global tastes, from hoisin-glazed stir-fries to sweet and sour favourites that balance savoury richness with subtle sweetness.

A sweet taste of summer

Dessert is where summer truly comes alive at your dining table. With a choice of cold desserts at lunch and fruit-led classics at dinner, you can add a refreshing finish to your meals.

Favourites include peach pie, lemon sponge, banana bread, strawberry or cherry compote, apple and cinnamon crumble, and berry strudels all come complete with pouring cream, ice cream or custard, while chilled desserts provide the perfect cool ending on warmer evenings.

Summer in every glass

Of course, summer flavours extend far beyond our restaurants. And with your favourite drink in hand, you can get outdoors and make the most of the summer.

Morning coffees over a newspaper taste all the better under sunshine. Afternoon drinks feel earned after a busy round of activities. And evening rounds among friends happen without hesitation with everything already covered.

Now’s the perfect time to picture yourself back on our terraces with a crisp white wine or rosé, sipping a fruity cider that catches the afternoon light, or indulging in a refreshing gin and tonics served over ice and lemon as live entertainment fills the air.

Soft drinks and a wide choice of juices offer cooling refreshment between activities, while low and no-alcohol alternatives ensure everyone can enjoy the occasion their way, day and night.

More than just delicious food and refreshing drinks

Ask guests what stays with them long after their break ends, and food and drink often feature alongside shows and activities. But it’s less about what’s on the menu, and more about the joy of indulging — picking and choosing without the rounds or bills ever adding up.

It’s the kind of freedom that transforms simple moments into lasting memories. So this summer, whether you’re discovering fresh seasonal flavours, revisiting a favourite dish, or raising a chilled glass in the sunshine, every taste becomes part of your holiday story.

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Menus are subject to change, and the choices mentioned are not guaranteed to feature at both Hopton-on-Sea and Five Lakes. However, we do guarantee there will be plenty to tantalise your taste buds, whenever and whichever resort you decide on this summer and beyond!