BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUFFET:

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1 BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUFFET: Why not put together your own buffet? Choose from our three per/head price packages, and then make your selection from the following list of meat, fish and vegetarian main courses, salads, desserts and cakes. 15 per head: 1 x meat, fish, or vegetarian main course, 3 x salads, 1 x dessert, bread & butter 20 per head: 2 x meat, fish, or vegetarian main courses, 3 x salads, 2 x desserts, bread & butter 25 per head: 3 x meat, fish, or vegetarian main courses, 3 x salads, 2 x desserts, bread & butter, cheese board & biscuits

2 MEAT & FISH MAIN COURSES: Coriander Chicken Ballotine Boned whole chicken, stuffed with chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto and a fresh coriander pesto, gently roasted in white wine and olive oil. Served cold. Poached Salmon with homemade Mayonnaise Whole salmon poached in white wine court bouillon, decorated with cucumber scales and garnished with fresh watercress and lemon Beetroot-cured salmon with dill & horseradish sauce Delicious and visually stunning, this gravid lax-style salmon is tinged purple on the outside, and the rich cured salmon is complemented perfectly with a refreshing horseradish and dill sauce. Coronation Chicken Chicken in mild curry and mango chutney sauce Morrocan lamb with Piquillo Pepper Sauce Boneless butterflied leg of lamb, marinated in lemon, garlic, and moroccan spices, cooked medium rare and served cold with a red pepper, garlic and thyme sauce. Home-made Scotch Eggs Boiled eggs encased in good-quality sausage meat seasoned with plenty of fresh herbs, deep-fried in breadcrumbs Lamb Kofta kebabs with herbed cucumber and yoghurt dressing Minced lamb meatballs, flavoured with fresh parsley and mint, cumin and chilli served with a cucumber, yoghurt and mint dressing Tagliata Rare roast beef thinly sliced, served with rocket and parmesan salad Salmon en Croute Fresh salmon fillets sandwiched with herbed soft cheese baked in puff pastry Middle-Eastern Spiced Lamb Cutlets Rack of lamb, marinated in spices and pomegranate molasses, roasted medium rare and served cold

3 SALADS Seasonal Summer Salad: (V) We take mixed leaves and combine them with a selection of tender seasonal vegetables peas, beans, asparagus tips, broccoli, spring onions, cucumber whatever s best and freshest at the time of you event. Tossed in a light and delicious balsamic dressing, this salad epitomizes summer. Rocket and Parmesan Salad: (V) What more can we say? This simple classic is a perennial favourite a delicious mix of rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and toasted pine nuts tossed with an extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Fattoush: (V) This fresh tasting salad is a classic Lebanese favourite. Strips of toasted pitta bread are combined with cucumber, tomatoes, mint, coriander and parsley, all brought together with a lemon and olive oil dressing, flavoured with sumac a citrus-tasting middle eastern spice made from sumac berries. Pesto Potato Salad: (V) A classic potato salad is taken to new heights with the addition of lemony mayonnaise, basil pesto, and rocket. New Potato Salad with Lemon & Herb vinaigrette: (V) Make the most of the summer s new potatoes by eating them simply dressed in a light and fresh herb and lemon vinaigrette dressing. Absolutely delicious. Mustard Potato Salad Sweet, nutty new potatoes dressed in a wholegrain mustard vinaigrette with parsley and a scattering of spring onions. New Orleans Coleslaw: (V) Coleslaw, but not as you know it. On the face of it, nothing special cabbage (we use Savoy), grated carrots, celery, spring onions - but when you add pecan nuts, and an amazing dressing made with mayonnaise, maple syrup and buttermilk, you ve really got a salad to write home about. Oriental Coleslaw: (V) This coleslaw wins first prize for looks, and also for being incredibly healthy. Red cabbage, carrots, spring onions and coriander are tossed in a delicious sweet sour dressing made with sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice and honey. Pesto Rice Salad: (V) This moreish salad is one that people can t stop eating! Risotto rice is cooked with pesto, then mixed with more fresh basil pesto and garnished with basil leaves, spring onions, parmesan shavings, and tossed with a little lemon juice to cut through the richness. Yum.

4 SALADS cont d Red Rice Salad with Feta Cheese: (V) This salad looks as good as it tastes. Vibrant, nutty tasting red rice is mixed with rocket leaves, shallots, and spring onions in a rich grain mustard and balsamic dressing and scattered with salty feta cheese. A winning combination. Tabbouleh: (V) Another Middle-eastern classic salad, Tabbouleh is a fresh, herby salad made with bulgur wheat, tomatoes and spring onions, mixed with loads of fresh flat leaf parsley and mint which is tossed in a lemon juice and olive oil dressing. Fruity Couscous Salad: (V) We all love couscous, and this salad combines classic flavours of the middle east couscous, dried apricots, mint, flat leaf parsley, and sultanas in an orange and olive oil dressing. Delicious. Four-bean salad with Mustard Dressing: (V) We should all be eating more pulses, and this salad is packed with lima, borlotti, red kidney and cannellini beans, mixed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, green pepper and parsley with a wholegrain mustard dressing. Delicious. Thai Bean Salad with Pink Grapefruit and Grapes: (V) A Big Roast favourite this salad combines cannellini beans, pink grapefruit, red grapes, beansprouts with fresh mint, coriander and rocket leaves, all brought together in a fresh, citrusy dressing made with chilli, lime and herbs. Lentil Salad with Walnuts and Goat s Cheese: (V) (N) Puy lentils are cooked until tender and while still warm, mixed with a rich dressing of walnut oil and balsamic vinegar so that the lentils absorb the flavours. When cooled, we toss in toasted walnuts pieces, rocket leaves and tangy goat s cheese. Caprese-style Salad: (V) We ve taken the classic mozzarella and tomato combo and added baby leaf spinach, plump black olives and a zingy olive oil and lemon juice dressing all flavours that complement each other to create a really great salad. Greek Salad: Transport yourself to an Aegean island with our classic Greek salad combining ripe tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion and, for a really authentic touch, a sprinkling of oregano. Carrot and Orange Salad: (V)

5 A fresh, vibrant salad made with grated carrot, orange segments, plump sultanas and flat leaf parsley. A dressing of orange juice, olive oil, and orange flower water really brings these simple ingredients together and elevates them into something special. Tomato & Shallot Salad: (V) Sweet, ripe tomatoes are brought alive with the addition of finely sliced shallots and small capers in a well balanced red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.

6 VEGETARIAN DISHES TARTS & QUICHES: Pea & Parmesan Tart: A real taste of summer! Sweet petits pois are mixed with crème fraiche and parmesan to make these delightful, vivid green tarts. Goat s Cheese and Red Onion Tart: Rich and tangy tarts crisp pastry shells filled with a combo of sweet red onion marmalade and tangy goats cheese, garnished with thyme. Feta, Rosemary & Black Olive Tart: Flavour-packed tarts filled with feta cheese and plump black olives, garnished with rosemary. Fig & Blue Cheese Tart: These look as good as they taste. Crisp pastry filled with rich blue cheese and topped with fresh figs. Tomato & Basil Tart: Summer in a puff pastry case! Ripe tomatoes and basil are slowly cooked on a delicious puff pastry base. Beetroot, Goat s Cheese and Hazelnut tart: Puff pastry square filled with caramelized red onion, rosemary, roast beetroot and toasted hazelnuts. Cheese & Onion Quiche: Sometimes the simplest flavours are the best! Meltingly sweet slow cooked onions are paired with tangy cheddar cheese. Spinach & Feta Filo Pie (v) Creamy spinach and feta cheese in crisp filo pastry STUFFED VEGETABLES: Stuffed Peppers: Delicious ripe peppers are filled with couscous, fried onions, toasted pinenuts and drizzled with a yogurt, coriander and mint sauce. One whole pepper per serving (ie 2 halves)

7 VEGETARIAN cont d Turkish Stuffed Tomatoes: Large, ripe tomatoes are stuffed with risotto rice flavoured with pine nuts, onions, and currants and a hint of cinnamon Stuffed baby peppers Oven-roasted small red and yellow peppers stuffed with a cheesy potato filling Tomatoes stuffed with pesto rice oven-roasted tomatoes filled with pesto-flavoured risotto rice TORTILLAS & FRITTATAS: Roast Butternut Squash, Spinach and Parmesan Frittata: Full of flavor and pretty as a picture, our frittata is packed with roasted squash and wilted spinach, and flavoured with salty Parmesan cheese. Grilled Red Pepper, Feta and Potato Fritatta: Layers of finely sliced potato are topped with grilled red peppers and lots of feta cheese to make this moist and tasty frittata.

8 DESSERTS: TARTS & TARTLETS: Chocolate Tart: Crisp sweet shortcrust pastry case filled with an rich and unctuous chocolate filling. Served with cream Lemon Tart: Crisp, sweet shortcrust pastry cased filled with a tangy and smooth lemon custard filling. Served with cream Pecan Pie: A southern US favourite, our pecan pies are made with crisp pastry cases filled with a deliciously chewy and sweet butter and syrup filling topped with toasted pecan nuts. Delicious. Treacle Tart: A childhood favourite which most adults can t resist! Crisp pastry case filled with golden syrup lightened with breadcrumbs and flavoured with a little lemon to cut through the sweetness. Bakewell Tart: There are many variations on this classic tart originating in Derbyshire. Ours combines crisp pastry, raspberry jam with a dense almond topping. White Chocolate and Raspberry Tart: This delicious, not-too-sweet tart combines mascarpone with white chocolate and vanilla, topped with fresh raspberries. Banoffee Pie: A real family favourite, our Banoffee Pie boasts a crushed biscuit base with a caramel filling, topped off with whipped cream, banana slices and grated chocolate. Yum FRUITY PUDDINGS: Pavlova with Summer Berries: Individual meringue nests, crisp on the outside and soft and mallowy on the inside, served with lightly whipped cream and summer berries.

9 DESSERTS cont d Pavlova with Tropical Fruit: Individual meringue nests, crisp on the outside and soft and mallowy on the inside, served with lightly whipped cream and fresh tropical fruits. Chocolate Meringues with cream and raspberries: Individual chocolate meringue nests are served with lightly whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Eton Mess: A very traditional summer dessert, our version boasts broken up meringue mixed with cream, strawberries and a strawberry coulis. Summer Fruit Salad: Fresh, seasonal fruit and berries macerated in a light vanilla syrup, served with cream. Tropical Fruit Salad: A combination of seasonal tropical fruits such as mango, passion fruit, papay and pineapple in a lime and Malibuflavoured syrup, served with cream.

10 CAKES & BAKES: Chocolate Brownies: Squidgey chocolate deliciousness! Crisp on the outside, slightly gooey on the inside Citrus Polenta Cake: This cake might look like a plain Jane, but it packs a real flavor punch! A moist, gluten-free cake makde with ground almonds and polenta, drenched in citrus syrup. Chocolate Fudge Cake: Everyone says their chocolate cake is the best, but ours really is! A really moist, densely chocolatey cake is sandwiched and topped with a highly indulgent chocolate fudge icing. Carrot Cake: One of the greatest imports from our cousins across the pond! Our American carrot cake boasts a moist cake packed with carrots, sultanas and coconut with a moreish cream cheese icing. Lemon Drizzle Cake: This delectable lemon sponge is soaked in lemon icing and filled with lemon cream Coffee & Walnut Cake: Does exactly what it says on the tin! Light walnut sponge is layered with creamy coffee icing, and decorated with walnuts. Lemon Chiffon Cake: The lightest, moistest, most lemony sponge filled and topped with a zesty lemon cream cheese frosting. Simple Cupcakes: Our simple cupcakes are made of light vanilla or chocolate sponge, topped with a fluffy buttercream icing - choose from vanilla, citrus, or chocolate and decorated with sprinkles if you wish. Special Cupcakes: For our premium range of special cupcakes we take our big cake recipes and miniaturize them so that you can spoil your guests with their own, individual little cake. Choose from: chocolate fudge, carrot, coffee & walnut, lemon chiffon.

11 CHEESEBOARD & BISCUITS: For those customers who think the perfect end to a perfect meal is cheese, our standard cheeseboard comprises a soft cheese (brie), hard cheese (cheddar) and blue cheese (stilton) but feel free to talk to us about other cheese options.