Company of Cooks Winter 2012
Spring / Summer
Menu Notes All prices are exclusive of VAT, equipment and staffing costs. Food items may contain traces of nuts.
Canapé menu All canapés
£2.00 each
Cold canapés Meat Smoked duck breast, grilled peach (May-June) Scottish beef carpaccio, rocket, parmesan Ham and parsley terrine, piccalilli, granary toast Roast Norfolk chicken, tarragon, lemon, spring onion, puff pastry Fish Potted shrimp, confit lemon, granary toast Dorset crab mayonnaise, sour dough crisp Beetroot cured Severn & Wye salmon, dark rye, cucumber pickle Vegetarian Gazpacho soup sip Herb soufflé, heritage tomato relish Celeriac remoulade croustade, soft boiled quail’s egg Chive-crusted Rosary goat’s cheese, black sesame shortbread
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Canapé menu All canapés
£2.00 each
Warm canapés Meat Scottish beef steak and chip skewer, béarnaise Cumberland sausage, honey and mustard glaze Citrus and herb marinated Norfolk chicken, orange hollandaise Rosemary-marinated Cornish lamb fillet, green tomato chutney Fish Devon seabass, sauce vierge Seared scallop, pea and mint purée Toasted sesame-coated marinated Scottish salmon skewer, soy dip Vegetarian Pea and mint risotto ball Ratatouille, pesto, parmesan crisp Asparagus tips, hollandaise (April-June) Pudding canapés Raspberry jelly Passion fruit jelly Chocolate truffles Miniature lemon meringue pie
Snacks Marinated olives – per bowl Sea salt popcorn – per bowl Selection of Pipers crisps – per bowl Keens Cheddar cheese straws – per glass
£5.00 £2.50 £2.50 £6.00
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Bowl food These dishes are served to your guests in small bowls and are designed to be eaten standing; they are ideal for parties when you want something substantial but without the formality of a seated dinner. Cold bowl
£5.00 each
Meat Smoked chicken Waldorf salad Harissa roast chicken breast, winter tabbouleh, raita Rare roast beef, watercress, horseradish
Fish Prawn cocktail Hot smoked salmon, beetroot, lentil Grilled mackerel, oven dried tomato, rocket
Vegetarian Goat’s curd, roast beetroot, spiced pecan Summer squash, Sussex feta, black olives, thyme Jerusalem artichoke, purple sprouting broccoli, Golden Cross goat’s cheese
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Bowl food Warm bowl
£5.00 each
Meat Chicken, lemongrass and coconut curry, jasmine rice Cannon of Cornish lamb, herb breadcrumbs, spring vegetable Grilled Cornish lamb, gorgonzola polenta, tomato and mint jus Fish Smoked haddock and leek risotto Roast Salmon with beetroot, horseradish cream Smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes, tartar sauce Vegetarian Ratatouille, grilled artichokes Orzo, courgettes, pine nuts, pecorino Asparagus risotto (pea risotto from June) Twice-baked herb soufflé, wild garlic and herb salad
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Sharing platter Prices are per person
Platters presented in the table centre or on a station for guests to share or plated and served to each guest
Cheese Farmhouse cheese selection, quince jelly, breads
£6.50
Charcuterie Cured meats, cornichons, breads
£6.50
Smoked salmon £6.50 Hand carved Severn & Wye smoked salmon, blinis, crème fraiche
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Seated meal options Bread , English butter
£1.00 per person
Prices are per plate and person Starters £6.50 Summer squash, Sussex feta, toasted breadcrumbs, thyme salad Leek and gruyere individual tart £8.00 Prawn cocktail Grilled mackerel, beetroot crème fraîche Smoked duck, celeriac remoulade, walnut dressing (May to June) £10.00 Wild mushroom tarte fine Crab, crème fraîche, pomelo, herbs Duck rillettes, cornichon relish, toasted granary £12.00 Severn & Wye smoked salmon, traditional accompaniments – chopped egg, shallots, crème fraiche, capers, caviar Beetroot-cured salmon, cucumber, crème fraîche
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Seated meal options Prices are per plate and person Mains £18.00 Roast salmon, beetroot and horseradish cream Smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes, tartar sauce Chicken breast, red wine mushroom and baby onions, with mash Summer squash and parmesan strudel, pear, walnut, watercress Beetroot tarte tatin, Pecorino, aged balsamic £20.00 Confit duck leg, spiced red cabbage and apple, mash Baked gnocchi, cepes and parmesan cream £22.00 Roast cod, potato cake, beurre noisette, caper and parsley Roast lamb rump, greens and hassleback potatoes Slow cooked ox cheek, red wine and champ potatoes Free range roast chicken breast, wild mushrooms cream with mash
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Seated meal options Prices are per plate and person
Dessert £5.00 Seasonal fruit plate Lemon meringue pie Fruit and nut chocolate bavarois Crème brûlée, rhubarb compote Chocolate cheesecake, salted caramel £6.00 Pimms jelly Pineapple, edible flowers Elderflower and grape jelly Rhubarb and Champagne jelly, rose cream Gooseberry cheesecake, gooseberry compote, passion fruit sauce Petit fours
£2.00 each
Bounty bar Mixed fruit tartlet White chocolate and passion fruit macaroon Cheese course
£6.50 per person
Farmhouse cheese selection, quince jelly, breads
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Fork buffet Prices are per person Bread, English butter
£1.00
Two mains and three sides Three mains and three sides Four mains and three sides
£19.50 £25.50 £30.50
Main Hot main Meat Beef, stout and horseradish stew Confit duck, red cabbage and apple Chicken, lemongrass and coconut curry Grilled lamb, gorgonzola polenta, salsa verde Fish Roast salmon, beetroot, horseradish cream Smoked haddock and salmon, tartar sauce Smoked haddock and leek risotto Vegetarian Mushroom stroganoff Summer squash, spiced lentils, minted yoghurt Orzo pasta, grilled artichoke, Parmesan cream Baked gnocchi, ceps, parmesan cream Hot side Jasmine rice Buttered kale Mashed potato Glazed carrot and parsnip Roasted reds, rosemary, garlic
Cold main Meat Smoked chicken Waldorf salad Harissa roast chicken breast, raita Rare roast beef, watercress, horseradish Fish Hot smoked salmon, beetroot, lentil Grilled mackerel, oven dried tomato, rocket
Vegetarian Goat’s curd, roast beetroot, spiced pecan Summer squash, Sussex feta, black olives, thyme Jerusalem artichoke, purple sprouting broccoli, goat’s cheese
Cold side Potato salad Tabbouleh Baby leaves, mustard vinaigrette Red cabbage and apple coleslaw
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Breakfast Miniature pastries Croissant Pain au raisin Pain au chocolat
£1.00 each
Yoghurt bowl Greek yogurt, granola, honey Greek yogurt, seasonal compote
£3.50 each
Baps and bagels £3.00 each Free range bacon and roast tomato bap Miniature Severn & Wye smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel Roasted tomato and cheese bap Breakfast canapé £2.00 each Severn & Wye smoked salmon, crème fraîche, pumpernickel Quail egg Benedict Cut fruit skewer
At work Whole fruit: apple, banana and grape
£1.00 each
Drinks
Biscuit selection
0.50p per person
Coffee Tea selection Organic orange juice 1L Farm pressed apple juice 1L Mineral water still or sparkling 500ml Mineral water still or sparkling 750ml Coca Cola and diet coke 500ml
£1.50 cup £1.50 cup £6.00 £6.00 £1.50 £2.25 £1.75
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Sandwiches Prices are per person
Options change each month, we will advise which are available Option 1 One sandwich per person One and a half sandwiches per person Free range ham and salad Singleton Cheddar, Branston pickle Tuna and chive mayonnaise Free range egg mayonnaise, cress Option 2 One sandwich per person One and a half sandwiches per person Free range chicken Caesar focaccia Severn & Wye smoked salmon, cream cheese on black rye Roast courgette, baby spinach, feta dressing on seeded spelt
£4.50 £6.75
£6.00 £9.00
Additional Selection of Piper’s crisps (1/2 packet portion)
£0.50
Sweet bakery
£2.50 each
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Children's menus Prices are per child
Children's seated meal options Starter Seasonal vegetable crudités with dip
£3.00 each
Main Chicken goujons, mash or wedges Macaroni cheese Penne pasta, tomato sauce Free range sausage, mash or wedges
£6.00 each
Pudding Orange jelly Chocolate cake Banana custard Seasonal fruit plate
£2.00 each
Children’s lunch bag
£5.00
per child/bag Packet of no salt crisps Cheese or ham sandwich (full size, wrapped) Piece of fruit Pot of raisins Carton of orange or apple juice
£1.00
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