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Canapé Menu
Cold Selection
 
Confit of Shredded Duck, Pineapple and Ginger Relish
 
Marinated Tuna with Lime, Black Pepper and Soy
 
Crostini Topped with Crisp Parma Ham, Poached Pears and Goats Cheese
 
Seared Chilli Beef, Seaweed and Pickled Ginger
 
Parmesan Shortbreads, Tomato and Black Olive Confit and Basil Pesto
 
Herb Bruschetta of Smoked Trout Pate, Lemon and Dill
 
Crisp Filo Cups with a Thai Beef Salad
 
Chicken Liver Parfait on Toasted Brioche with an Onion Jam
 
Smoked Salmon and Dill Pancakes with Crème Fraiche
 
King Prawn on Rye Bread topped with a Mango and Chilli Salsa
 
Crostini topped with a Black Olive Tapenade, Sun Blushed Tomatoes and Buffalo Mozzarella
 
Quails Eggs with Cream Cheese and Caviar
 
Hand Baked Thyme Oatcakes, soft English Goats Cheese and a Red Onion and Chilli Pickle
 
Hot Selection
 
Moroccan Spiced Lamb and Coriander Patties, Tomato and Chilli Salsa
 
Fontina Cheese and Sun Blushed Tomato Risotto Balls, Balsamic Mayonnaise
 
Salt Cod and Parsley Fritters, Lemon and Dill Mayonnaise
 
Thai Scented Chicken and Cashew Nut Cubes, Hoi Sin Sauce
 
Oriental Vegetable Spring Rolls, Plum and Tamarind Dip
 
Lamb Korma on Mini Poppadoms
 
Flaked Salmon and Parsley Potato Cake with Tartare Sauce
 
Mini Naan Bread with Tandoori Chicken Pieces and Cucumber Raita
 
King Prawn and Saffron Risotto with a Parmesan Crust
 
Jerk Spiced Chicken Skewer, Cashew Nut and Chilli Dressing
 
Mini Yorkshire Puddings filled with Roast Beef and Horseradish
 
Mini Bangers and Mash topped with a Red Onion Marmalade
 
Formal Dinners
 
Formal Dinner Menu 1
Roast Tomato and White Bean Soup with a Pesto Drizzle
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Baskets of Farmhouse Breads and Butter
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Seared Supreme of Scottish Salmon with a White Wine and Tarragon Cream Sauce
 
Crushed New Potatoes
Garden Peas and Button Onions
Baby Carrots
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Individual Baked Cheesecake with an Orange and Cointreau Compote and Whipped Vanilla Mascarpone
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Formal Dinner Menu 2
 
Tuscan Herb Risotto Cakes served with a Tian of Plum Tomato and Mozzarella on a Rocket and Parmesan Salad with Balsamic Dressing
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Baskets of Flavoured Breads and Butter
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Breast of Country Chicken with a Smoked Bacon, Shallot and Thyme Gravy
 
Pesto Mash
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Gateau
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Classic Tiramisu accompanied by Italian Biscotti
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Formal Dinner Menu 3
 
Smoked Trout, Pink Grapefruit and Watercress Salad with a Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
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Baskets of Farmhouse Breads and Butter
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Pork Tenderloin served with a Caramelised Apple and Cider Gravy
 
Fondant Potatoes
Glazed Red Cabbage Casserole
Fine Green Beans
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Lemon Posset with Shortbread Biscuits and a Fresh Berry Compote
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Formal Dinner Menu 4
 
Tian of Scottish Salmon with a Dill Crème Fraiche on a Baby Leaf Salad with Lemon and Soft Herb Dressing
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Baskets of Flavoured Breads with a Balsamic and Olive Oil Dip
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Honey Roast Duck Breast with a Port Wine and Orange Jus
 
Boulangere Potatoes
Sautéed Savoy Cabbage and Smoked Bacon Thyme Roasted Carrots
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Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with a Rich Caramel Sauce
beside Toffee and Banana Ice Cream
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Formal Dinner Menu 5
 
Five Spice Duck Confit, Oriental Green Salad, Crisp Noodles and a Plum and Ginger Dressing
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Baskets of Flavoured Breads with a Balsamic and Olive Oil Dip
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Fillet of Sea Bass served with Tartare Sauce and garnished with Fresh Lemon and Parsley
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Fat Chips
Mushy Peas
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White Chocolate Panna Cotta with a Fresh Raspberry Compote and a Brandy Snap Curl
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Formal Dinner Menu 6
 
Char Grilled Asparagus, Rocket and Wafers of Parma Ham And Sun Blushed Tomatoes topped with Shavings of Fresh Parmesan with a Pesto Dressing
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Baskets of Focaccia with a Balsamic and Olive Oil Dip
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Slow Roasted Rump of Lamb with a Rosemary and Redcurrant Glaze and a Burgundy Wine Gravy
 
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Confit of Roasted Root Vegetables
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Marinated Peach Crème Brulee with Orange and Honey Tuille Biscuits and Fresh Raspberries
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Old English Menus
 
Old English Menu 1
 
Classic Carved Smoked Salmon accompanied by Capers, Dill and Lemon with Brown Bread and Butter
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Baskets of Farmhouse Breads and Butter
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Breast of Country Chicken stuffed with Black Pudding and wrapped in Cured Ham, served with a Red Wine Gravy
 
Bubble and Squeak
Glazed Carrots
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Pimms Jelly Summer Pudding with a Wild Berry
Coulis and Vanilla Cream
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Old English Menu 2
 
Pressed Terrine of Ham Hock served with a Baby Leaf Salad and Homemade Piccalilli
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Baskets of Farmhouse Breads and Butter
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Coastal Fish Pie with a Creamy Mash and Cheddar Cheese Crust
 
Wilted Garden Greens and Sweet Peas
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Individual Sherry Trifle
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Old English Menu 3
 
Smoked Haddock and Parsley Potato Cake with a Pea Puree and Fresh Tartare Sauce
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Baskets of Farmhouse Breads with Butter
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Steak and Woodland Mushroom Pudding Coated in a Stout Gravy
 
Horseradish Mash
Thyme Scented Roasted Root Vegetables
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Apple and Blackberry Crumble Tart with a Rich Vanilla Custard
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Gourmet Menus
 
Gourmet Menu 1
 
Timbale of Sole and Crab with a Dill and Crayfish Cream accompanied by Caviar and a Tomato Concasse
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Baskets of Flavoured Breads and Butter
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Demi-Tasse of Wild Mushroom Cappuccino with Parmesan Straws
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Loin of Cumbrian Venison with an Apricot and Thyme Stuffing and a Rich Red Wine and Redcurrant Jus
 
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Fricasse of Baby Vegetable
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A Slate of Mini Desserts comprising of:
 
Classic Tiramisu
 
Rich Chocolate Marquis topped with a Praline Mascarpone
 
Pink Champagne and Strawberry Jelly
 
Individual Almond and Raspberry Trifles
 
White Chocolate Mousse with Dark Chocolate Swirls
 
*3 slates per table of 10 guests
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Gourmet Menu 2
 
Warm Tatin Corn-fed Chicken and Wild Mushrooms with Button Onion, Foie Gras and a Broad Bean Cassoulet
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Baskets of Flavoured Foccacia with a Balsamic and Olive Oil Dip
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Celeriac and Pancetta Veloute scented with Truffle Oil
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Pot-au-Feu of Seafood and Shellfish
with a Lobster and Dill Sauce
 
Saffron Potatoes
Solfrino of Vegetables
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Iced Chocolate and Walnut parfait Mille Feuille with Ginger Snap Biscuits and Caramelised Bananas
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
Gourmet Menu 3
 
Trio of Seafood Starter to comprise of:
Gravadlax of Scottish Salmon with a Cucumber Salad
Shot Glass of Classic Prawn Cocktail
Thai Scented Fish Cakes
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Brown Bread and Butter
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Martini Glass with a Duo of Mango and Raspberry Sorbet with Frozen Vodka
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Pan Fried Fillet Steak served with Caramelised Shallots and a Wild Mushroom and Madeira Sauce
 
Chateau Potatoes
Glazed Baby Carrots
English Asparagus
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Palette of Strawberry Desserts to comprise of:
Strawberry and White Chocolate Pavlova
Shot Glass of Strawberry and Almond Mousse
Strawberry Sorbet with Shortbread Mille Fuille
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Homemade Petit Fours
 
 
Extra Options
 
Optional Extras
 
Soup
 
Vine Ripened Tomato with a Basil Mascarpone
Sunblushed Tomato & Sweet Red Pepper
Spiced Parsnip & Apple
Minted Pea and Ham with Crisp Pancetta
Traditional Leek & Potato
Woodland Mushroom and Tarragon
Spiced Butternut Squash Finished with a Coriander Crème Fraiche
Water Cress and Pancetta with Parmesan Cream
 
Assiette Desserts / Starters
 
Supplements will be charged accordingly for Trio courses
 
Cheese Course
 
Cheese platter for 10 people
Or
Individual portions
of Artisan Cheese Selection
 
Children’s Menus
 
Little ones
 
Seasonal Melon with Fresh Strawberries
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets and Chips with Ketchup
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Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce and Marshmallows
 
Mid Age Children
 
Classic Tomato Soup
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Sausage and Mash with Carrots and Rich Roast Gravy
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Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate sauce and marshmallows
 
Older Children (up to 12) all courses
Half portions of the Adult Menu at half of the price per child plus vat
 
Children’s Tea Party Buffet*
 
A selection of Sandwich Triangles on Brown and White Bread to include:
Plain Ham
Egg Mayonnaise
Tuna Mayonnaise
Strawberry Jam
Peanut Butter
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Cocktail Sausages with BBQ Dip
Chicken Nuggets with Ketchup
Mini Margarita Pizzas
Mini Sausage Rolls
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A selection of Tiny Cakes and Biscuits
Jelly and Ice Cream
 
*This option is only suitable when all children are on the same table(s)
 
Vegetarian Options
Starters
 
Marinated Char Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with Soft Goats Cheese, Olives and Basil Dressing served with Tomato Focaccia Bread
 
Classic Caesar Salad with Fresh Parmesan, Garlic Croutons and Wafers of Avocado
 
Salad of Oriental Vegetables with Crisp Chinese Noodles, Sweet Plum Glaze
 
Trio of Seasonal Melon presented
 
Warm Goats Cheese and Plum Tomato Tart, Baby Salad Leaves, Basil Oil Dressing
 
Warm Woodland Mushroom and Asparagus Filo Tart coated in a Champagne Cream Sauce
 
*Starters not required if main menu has vegetarian starter
 
Main Courses
 
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Shavings of Parmesan, Rocket Salad and a Green Pesto Dressing
 
Sun Blushed Tomato Risotto with Shavings of Parmesan, Rocket Salad and Red Pesto Dressing
 
Vegetable and Sweet Potato turnover on a Warm Lentil Salsa
 
Baked Mediterranean Vegetables glazed with Parmesan Cheese
 
Pithiviere of Root Vegetables and Butter Beans on a Rich Provencal Sauce
 
Roasted Vegetable Strudel with Red Pepper and Tomato Coulis
 
*all main courses served with same accompaniments as selected meat option
 
Evening Buffet Suggestions
 
Platters of Continental and Smoked Meats with Homemade Pate and Crusty Farmhouse Breads
 
Individual French Onion, Bacon and Leek Quiche
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Grand Display of British and Continental Cheeses with Homemade Pate accompanied by Celery Hearts, Chutneys, Pickles
 
Baskets of Farmhouse Bread, Cheese Biscuits and Fruit Display
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Bacon and Sausages Sandwiches served on Soft Farmhouse Rolls with Ketchup & HP Sauce
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Carved Roast Beef Sandwiches
with Onion Gravy and Creamed Horseradish
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Traditional Fish & Chips served in Financial Times Cones with Sarson’s Vinegar and Sea Salt
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Hog Roast
Whole Suckling Pig carved and served with Apple Sauce and Stuffing on Soft Baps
 
Finger Buffet Menus
 
Menus
Menu A
Choose from the selections:
5 Sandwich Fillings
2 Savoury Items
2 Dessert Items
 
Menu B
Choose from the selections:
5 Sandwich Fillings
3 Savoury Items
2 Dessert Items
 
Menu C
Choose from the selections:
5 Sandwich Fillings
3 Savoury Items
3 Dessert Items
 
Delivery Only: High quality disposable platters and napkins included in menu price
Delivery fee to be confirmed depending on venue area
 
Served Buffet: White damask buffet table linen and napkins included in menu price
Staff charged accordingly
 
Please note that our minimum numbers for these buffets are 20
 
 
Sandwich Fillings
Served on a Selection of Brown and White Farmhouse Breads and Wraps
 
Cheddar Cheese & Spring Onion
 
Wensleydale with Chutney
 
Honey Baked Ham and Mustard
 
Chicken with Sage & Onion Stuffing
 
Roast Beef, Horseradish and Watercress
 
Poached Salmon with Dill Mayonnaise
 
Tuna Mayonnaise with Peppers and Sweetcorn
 
Egg Mayonnaise with Mustard Cress
 
Avocado, Beef Tomato and Mozzarella
 
Cajun Chicken with Minted Yoghurt
 
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
 
Hummous with Sunblushed Tomatoes
 
Roasted Peppers with a Pesto Mayonnaise
 
Savouries
 
Homemade Vegetable Quiche
 
Miniature Toad in the Hole
 
Dill Scones with Smoked Salmon and Crème Friache
 
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Chilli Dip
 
Selection of Sausages with a BBQ Dip
 
Skewered Chicken with Lemongrass and Ginger
 
Potato Rosti with Crème Fresh Dip
 
Vegetable Samosas with Cucumber Riata
 
Spinach and Ricotta Filo Tart
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Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Salsa
 
Crispy Fried Onion Pakora with Cucumber Riata
 
Desserts
 
Fresh Fruit Kebabs
 
Chocolate Éclairs
 
Fruit Scones with Strawberry Preserve and Fresh Cream
 
Chocolate Brownies
 
Bakewell Tart
 
Fruit Pavlova
 
Carrot Cake
 
Coffee and Walnut Slice
 
Fresh Fruit Platter
 
Fork Buffet Menus
 
Hot Buffet Dishes - Choose Two Items
 
Fricasse of Poached Coastal Fish coated in a Crayfish and Dill Sauce
 
Braised Beef and Mushroom Pie
 
Moroccan Scented Lamb Tagine with Almonds, Apricots and Flageolet Beans
 
Roasted Vegetable and Pasta Bake, Sundried Tomato Sauce
 
Thai Green Chicken Curry
 
Cumberland Sausages coated in an Onion and Red Wine Gravy
 
Mediterranean Vegetable Tart scented with Basil
 
Sautéed Fillet of Pork and Oyster Mushrooms, Grain Mustard and Brandy Sauce
 
Classic Lancashire Hot Pot
 
Rich Game Casserole flavoured with Black Pudding and Fresh Rosemary
 
Classic Beef Bourguignon
 
Chicken and Bacon Pie scented with Tarragon
 
Leek and Woodland Mushroom Strudel
 
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Baskets of Farmhouse Breads and Butter
 
Cold Buffet Dishes - Choose Two Items
 
Sesame Beef Salad with Bean Shoots, Broccoli and White Radish, Sweet Plum Vinaigrette
 
Platters of Smoked and Poached Fish garnished with Capers, Olives and Dill
 
Glazed Cheshire of Pork with Honey and Grain Mustard edged by a Sweet Onion Pickle
 
Mozzarella, Courgette and Aubergine Terrine, Red Pepper Salsa
 
Cheshire Chicken and Bacon Terrine wrapped in Cumbrian Ham, Apricot and Thyme Chutney
 
Continental Sausage and Cured Meats garnished with Olives and Flat Parsley
 
Platters of Char-grilled Scottish Salmon and Atlantic Prawns with a Green Herb Mayonnaise
 
Feta Cheese and Spinach Quiche
 
Ballontine of Duck and Morello Cherries
 
Accompaniments - Choose Four Items
 
Roasted New Potatoes with Red Onions and Chives
 
Seasonal Leaves with a Balsamic Dressing
 
Cucumber, Fennel and Dill Salad bound in a Natural Yoghurt Dressing
 
Beef Tomato and Basil Salad
 
Rice Pilaff with Lemon Grass and Coriander
 
Baked New Potatoes
 
Fresh Mash Potatoes
 
Panache of Market Vegetables
 
Fricasse of Green Vegetables
 
Cous Cous with Roasted Peppers and Coriander
 
Fragrant Jasmine Rice
 
Potatoes and Celeriac Remoulade
 
Rocket and Baby Leaf Salad, French Dressing
 
Plum Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
 
Homemade Coleslaw
 
Waldorf Salad
 
Lyonnaise Potatoes
 
Buttered Mixed Vegetables
 
Red Cabbage and Apple Casserole
 
Wild and Long Grain Rice
 
Minted New Potatoes
 
Fresh Ratatouille
 
Desserts - Choose Four Items
 
Glazed Lemon Tart
 
Peach and Frangipane Tart with Crème Friache
 
Hazelnut and Wild Berry Meringue
 
Cream Filled Profiteroles, Chocolate Glaze
 
Double Chocolate Torte
 
Strawberry Cheesecake
 
Passion Fruit and Lemon Tart
 
Fresh Fruit Salad
 
Plum and Apple Crumble, Fresh Custard Sauce
 
Classic Summer Pudding with Whipped Vanilla Cream
 
Bowls of Mixed Berries
 
Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart
 
Fresh Cream Pavlova topped with Praline and Apricots
 
Warm Icky Sticky Toffee Pudding coated in a Rich Toffee Sauce
 
All Desserts are served with Jugs of Pouring Cream
 
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Coffee, Tea, Tisanes and Mints
 
 
Marquee Event Catering Requirements
 
For all events taking place in marquee venues, we will require the following:
 
Catering area attached to the main marquee
to include solid floor and lighting
 
Power supply
 
Water Supply – a simple hosepipe from
house or garden is adequate
 
Trestle Tables- supplied by Marquee company
 
Bar frontage – supplied by Marquee company
 
Power and Lighting behind Bar area
 
Should your event be taking place in a marquee or venue which requires a satellite kitchen, the following equipment hires will apply:
 
 

Catering Equipment Hire

 
2 x Catering Ovens
2 x Heated Cupboards
2 x Water Boilers
 
Delivery and Collection Fees to be confirmed according to venue area
Some venues and marquees require a skip to be hired for waste.
*These figures are based on 100 guests*
 

 

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