Contents. An exceptional training environment opening doors to the industry. Outstanding dining spaces with a window on Staffordshire.

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2 An exceptional training environment opening doors to the industry. Outstanding dining spaces with a window on Staffordshire. Contents THE RIVERBANK RESTAURANT Express Lunch 8 Lunch 10 Dinner 10 Corporate Lunch 10 Corporate Breakfast 11 Corporate Away Days 11 Dining Club 12 Hospitality 12 Private Functions 14 Christmas Lunch & Dinner 14 THE HUB Restaurant 16 The Hub Deli Bar 17 Coffee Bar 17 2 THE ATRIUM Coffee Bar 18

3 Be our Restaurant The Stafford College restaurants have an excellent reputation for preparing students for demanding roles in the UK and abroad. Graduates from our courses can be found in Michelin starred restaurants, working alongside top chefs and winning prestigious awards of their own. As well as full-time courses providing the best possible training for ambitious young people dreaming of a future in the industry, the College plays an important role in the professional development of professional chefs and hospitality managers. Part-time courses and workshops help these people to update their skills and enhance their career prospects. The Riverbank Restaurant plays a valuable part in the training offered by our courses. This highly regarded eatery is staffed by students, working alongside immensley experienced chef-lecturers and restaurant managers. Visiting chefs are also invited into the training kitchens, providing students with an opportunity to form an understanding of the menu, philosophy and presentational style of a wide range of leading restaurants. Based in the Riverbank building on the town centre campus, the College Restaurants are the result of a significant investment into purpose-built facilities and cutting-edge equipment for our students. With a sophisticated setting and unrivalled views as well as superb food and unbelievable value, all the ingredients are in place for a memorable lunch, wonderful dinner or special occasion. 4 Typical Dishes Chicken liver paté Roasted tomatoes and basil Roasted leg of lamb, minted yorkshire pudding, pan gravy Paupiettes of sole veronique Chicken sauté chasseur Crème Brulèe with chocolate orange biscotti Apple Tarte Tatín with cinnamon ice cream Coffee 5

4 Restaurant Seating 40 people, the Riverbank Restaurant is open for dinner at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well as lunch from 12pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Advance reservation is essential and diners often book months ahead to secure a table in this immensley popular dining space. From it s first floor setting in the Riverbank Building, the restaurant overlooks Staffordshire landmarks including the windmill, Victoria Park and Stafford Castle. Alongside what may be the finest views in the town, many regular visitors praise The best food in Stafford and certainly its menu represents exceptional value for money. A set menu is sometimes offered, on other occasions a choice of dishes will be offered. It is not unusual to find tempting asides brought to the table, with diners invited to sample a mouthwatering amuse-bouche, exquisite pre-dessert or a morsel of handmade fudge with their coffee. Meals, which are prepared and served by students, utilise the freshest seasonal ingredients from local suppliers wherever possible. A wine list is carefully chosen to enhance the menu and features wines by the bottle or glass from Tanners Wine Merchants in Shrewsbury. Join us for: Express Lunch / Lunch / Corporate Lunches Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12 noon - 2pm (Last orders 12:30 pm) See page 9-11 for menu and details Dinner Tuesday and Wednesday 7pm - 10pm See page 10 for details Corporate Breakfasts Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7am am - See page 11 for details Corporate Away Days See page 11 for details Call to discuss your requirements Dining Club See page 12 for details Hospitality See page for details and menu s Call to discuss your requirements Private Functions Available for between 20 and 60 guests See page 14 for details Call to discuss your requirements The Riverbank Restaurant is open during term-time only. As all dishes are prepared in our kitchens, we can normally accommodate special dietary requirements as long as we are notified of these on booking. Christmas Lunch 2 nd - 18 th December 12 noon - 2pm See page 14 for details Christmas Dinner Tuesday and Wednesday s from 2 nd - 17 th December 12 noon - 2pm See page 14 for details 6 7

5 NEW FOR 2014 Express Lunch From 16 th September 2014, The Riverbank Restaurant will be offering a new service - Express Lunch. In a hurry? The Express Lunch service offers business lunches to savour... great food, served fast! Take a look at the fantastic menus on offer... all available at the set menu price of 2 courses for 9 or 3 courses for offering exceptional value for money. Menu A Starters Chicken Liver Parfait with a spiced fruit chutney, dressed salad and a grilled rosemary and olive flatbread Whipped Goats Cheese (V) malted fruit loaf and roasted plums Mains Marinated Pork Blade Steak with black pudding mash, honey roasted roots and cider jus Gnocchi (V) Mushroom and leek with spinach cream Desserts Crème Brulèe with chocolate orange biscotti Apple Tarte Tatín with cinnamon ice cream Menu B Starters Crispy Duck Croquettes, celeriac remoulade, baby leaf salad Tuna Niçoise Salad Mains Slow Roasted Lamb Shank, creamed potatoes, turned root vegetables and redcurrant jus Vegetable Burger (V) Portobello mushroom, mozzarella, roasted sweet pepper served on a brioche bun with sweet potato chips Desserts Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream Normandy Apples with apricot jam In a hurry? Enjoy a twocourse lunch served within 50 minutes Menu C Starters Potted Ham Hock with parsley jelly, celeriac, apple and a warm soda bread Poached Fillet of Haddock, poached egg, hollandaise sauce Tomato Consommé (V) Garnished with goats cheese ravioli Mains Fish Goujons, homemade chips, tartar sauce, deep fried parsley Roasted Chicken Supreme with wilted spinach and a wild mushroom sauce Desserts Steamed Sponge with stewed fruits and crème anglaise Fresh Fruit Tart with vanilla ice cream 8 9

6 Lunch Seating 40 people, the Riverbank Restaurant is open for lunch from 12 noon - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Last orders 12.30pm). Offering a choice of two menus including an individually priced seasonal a la carte menu or a set menu option priced at 2 courses for 9 or 3 courses for Advanced reservation is advised. To book, please call Dinner Seating 40 people, the Riverbank Restaurant is open for dinner from 7pm - 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Last orders 7.30pm) Offering a choice of two menu s including an individually priced seasonal a la carte menu or a set menu option priced at 2 courses for 15 or 3 courses for Look out for our Guest Chef Nights which are very popular and likely to book up quickly! Advanced dinner reservations are advised. To book, please call Corporate Lunches The Riverbank Restaurant is available for corporate lunch bookings from 12 noon - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Last orders 12.30pm). Offering set menu option priced at 2 courses for 9 or 3 courses for Find out more in our Catering for Your Business Needs brochure available online at Advanced reservation is advised. To book, please call Corporate Breakfast Early start to a long day? Why not begin your event with a freshly prepared breakfast. Available in the Riverbank Restaurant from Tuesday - Friday from 7am am. With a choice of two breakfast menus... Menu A includes a Full English Breakfast with tea, coffee or fruit juice for just 6.50 and Menu B offers a continental breakfast with tea, coffee or fruit juice also for only To book, please call Corporate Away Days Meet and greet in our contemporary coffee bar before enjoying a three course luncheon in our fine dining restaurant. You can then experience a demonstration in our Skills Kitchen with a professional chef and have your own Bake-Off competition! A selection of prizes are available to be won including a meal for two in the Riverbank Restaurant with a complimentary bottle of wine... or for those who enjoy a spot of pampering you could indulge in a spa day in our newly opened beauty academy before enjoying freshly prepared afternoon tea. Finally, for those who like to keep active, why not enjoy some team building in our Sports Academy? See who can survive the Bleep Test before catching your breath over a relaxed, healthy option buffet prepared by our inhouse chefs. All of this is offered for a competitve 60 per head. Call to discuss your requirements. 10

7 Dining Club Each month, you can enjoy a culinary experience in the Riverbank Restaurant. All of our guests will learn a new skill, having fun together with food demonstrations and guest chef followed by a delicious lunch in our fine dining restaurant. These events are very popular and likely to book up quickly! Advanced reservations are advised. To book, please call Hospitality Have you planned a business meeting but can t think where to host it? Join us at Stafford College and hold your meeting in one of our equipped lecture rooms for a cost of only 20 per head. You can also take advantage of our catering facilities by enjoying one of a range of our freshly prepared buffets. This can be delivered to your meeting room by our hospitality team. Please take a look at the Hospitality Menu on the opposite page. In addition to the menus shown, we also offer an Early Bird continental or hot breakfast menu and many delicious extras from fruit baskets and fresh fruit salads to brownies and cupcakes. As Stafford College is located in the midlands, it is a great halfway house for clients across the country. For all hospitality requirements contact Charles McDermid or Gail crisp on (Ext. 4107/5656). Please book at least 10 working days prior to your hospitality requirement. Hospitality Menu A Freshly made sandwich platter, classic mixed leaf salad, selection of savoury pastries 5.35 per Head Hospitality Menu B Freshly made sandwich platter, choice of pasta salads and coleslaw, tortilla chips and dips 5.35 per Head Hospitality Menu C Cold Fork Buffet, Vegetarian Freshly made Quiche, roast vegetable platter with pesto, mediterranean couscous, greek salad and classic new potato salad Fresh Fruit Salad 6.35 per Head Hospitality Menu D Cold Fork Buffet, Antipasti Artisan breads, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mixed olives, marinated vegetables, platter of Italian cured meats, rocket and parmesan salad Fresh fruit salad or Chocolate brownies 7.05 per head Afternoon Tea Finger Sandwich Platter and Patisserie Selection Tea or Coffee 5.00 per head Please note all above menus include Tea, Coffee and Juice 12 13

8 Private Functions The Riverbank Restaurant is available for private functions for between 20 and 60 guests. You can enjoy full and exclusive use of the restaurant with a 20 per hour hire charge. All of our private function menu s are priced from per head. Please call for further details or to discuss your requirements. Christmas Lunch Our Christmas Lunch menu is available in the Riverbank Restaurant from 2 nd - 18 th December. The 4 course meal is served between 12 noon and 2pm (Last orders 12.30pm) and is priced at per person. To book, please call Christmas Dinner Our Christmas Dinner menu is available on a Tuesday and Wednesday in the Riverbank Restaurant from 2 nd - 17 th December. The 4 course meal is served between 7pm and 10pm (Last orders 7.30pm) and is priced at per person. To book, please call Find out more about all of these services in our Catering for Your Business Needs brochure available online at Typical Dishes Pasta bowls Jacket potatoes Roast meats Quiche Selection of freshly made sandwiches Vegetarian options available everyday Breakfasts 14 15

9 The Hub Restaurant A lively, informal space on the ground floor of the Riverbank Building, as its name suggests The Hub is at the heart of campus life. Open to the public as well as to students, this is a self-service café with the emphasis on the flavours of today. We go to great lengths to achieve a combination of healthy, attractive dishes and affordable prices within a student budget. The ultra-modern, dynamic eatery offers an environment that is as inviting as its tempting menu which changes daily. In the summer months The Hub is open onto the landscaped courtyard, with lawned areas and plenty of seating for outdoor eating. The Hub is available for private, catered functions either on its own or combined with the adjacent Bistro to seat parties of people. The Hub Restaurant Opening Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8.30am - 3pm 8.30am - 3pm 8.30am - 3pm 8.30am - 3pm 8.00am - 2pm 8.00am - 3pm* (*The Hub Coffee Bar only) The Hub Restaurant opens at 8am to the public, students, lecturers, staff and visitors. Ideal for the early breakfast lover, there is a great range of hot and cold breakfast options served until 11.30am. Lunch is served from 11.45am until 3pm with freshly prepared daily specials, pastas, pizzas and a jacket potato bar. The Hub Deli Opening in September 2014, The Hub Deli is an exciting new venture for the College. The Hub Deli will serve an extensive range of gourmet sandwiches made to order on speciality breads and catering for all dietary requirements. The Hub Deli will also offer a healthy drinks menu including fresh juices, smoothies, protein shakes, frappés and much more... for a theatre dining experience, your order will be prepared in front of you, as you wait. The Hub Coffee Bar The Hub Coffee Bar is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4pm. It also opens on a Saturday from 8am - 3pm. The Hub Coffee Bar offers fresh barista fair-trade coffee, cakes, pastries, freshly prepared sandwiches, pasties and snack pots

10 The Atrium is prominently based by the entrance to the campus in Earl Street. The Fair Trade coffee shop is open to students, staff and members of the public. The light and airy coffee shop specialises in fresh barista fair-trade coffee, cakes, pastries, freshly prepared sandwiches, pasties and snack pots. The Atrium is open Monday - Friday during termtime (see opening times below). Limited opening hours are also offered outside term time. The Atrium Opening Times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm 8am - 4pm 8am - 3pm Typical Dishes Soup Sandwiches Danish Pastries Selected Cakes Salad, fruit and healthy snacks Speciality teas and coffees 18 19

11 GO LARGE FOR Go large for FREE when you order any regular hot drink at The Atrium Coffee Shop Name: Date: Terms & Conditions Bring this voucher to The Atrium Coffee Shop to claim ONE FREE UPGRADE to large when you order one regular hot drink. Voucher expires 31/12/2014 and can t be used with any other offers. One voucher per person. Repeat uses will be refused. FREE Two course meal in The Riverbank Restaurant when two or more people dine Name: Date: Terms & Conditions Bring this voucher to The Riverbank Restaurant (reservation required) to claim ONE FREE TWO COURSE MEAL when two or more people dine. Voucher expires 31/08/2015 and can t be used with any other offers. One voucher per table. Repeat uses will be refused. FREE coffee in The Hub when you purchase a deli sandwich 1 OFF in The Hub Deli when you purchase a gourmet sandwich Name: Date: Name: Date: Terms & Conditions Bring this voucher to The Hub to claim ONE FREE REGULAR COFFEE with the purchase of a deli sandwich. Voucher expires 31/12/2014 and can t be used with any other offers. One voucher per person. Repeat uses will be refused. Terms & Conditions Bring this voucher to The Hub Deli to claim 1 OFF with the purchase of a gourmet sandwich. Voucher expires 31/12/2014 and can t be used with any other offers. One voucher per person. Repeat uses will be refused.

12 The Stafford College & Lewis Partnership Foundation The Stafford College & Lewis Partnership Foundation aims to drive up standards in the hospitality industry by providing new entrants with a model of education and training. The Foundation offers a wide range of opportunities to students. As well as guaranteed work experience with a mentor at one of the Lewis Partnership businesses, first year students can apply for one of two sponsored positions. Successful applicants work at The Moat House one day each week during the academic year. Top chefs from the Lewis Partnership host gala Moat House Nights for restaurant customers at the College and competitions to find the Chef and Waiter of the Year are judged by senior members of the Lewis Partnership which is also helping hospitality lecturers update their professional skills by inviting them to spend time in their restaurants. The Foundation gives students access to superb training and valuable experience within a highly respected organisation. It serves as a training model for the industry, inspiring young people and demonstrating that their ambitions can be fulfilled. To make a reservation... To reserve a table or to discuss a private booking, please call or ... trainingrestaurants@staffordcoll.ac.uk Read our customer reviews and have your say on Trip Advisor All Stafford College restaurants have received the highest possible hygiene award in the Rate My Place scheme.

13 Restaurant Booking number: Information was correct when we went to print, menu s change very regularly during each term and those featured serve as an example only. Please contact us or check the website for up-todate menus in the Riverbank Restaurant. Stafford College, Earl Street Stafford ST16 2QR