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Christmas menu THE FESTIVE VEGAN Pitcher & Piano is the perfect choice for all your Christmas gatherings this year. With over 30 years of festive party planning, we know how to make your event completely stress-free with the help of our very own Christmas party planners. So whether you re looking to have a festive lunch or dinner event, a drinks and canapé soirée or you fancy an extravagant party to celebrate the season, we d like to invite you to an occasion full of flavour, fizz and festive spirit. 25.95 3 courses per person 20.95 2 courses per person (Sunday-Wednesday 12-3pm) STARTER ROASTED PEPPER & MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA Roasted red pepper, sautéed mushrooms and pea shoots on toasted sourdough with olive tapenade. MAIN AN EARLY PRESENT We re feeling in the Christmas spirit, so when you book your Christmas meal with us we ll treat you and your guests to a glass of Prosecco each on arrival to start your Christmas party with a bang! All you need to do is make your booking and pay your deposit by 31st October 2018 and leave the rest to us. APRICOT, COURGETTE & CARROT NUT ROAST Apricot, courgette & carrot nut roast with maple-roasted carrots & parsnips, crispy roast potatoes and gravy. DESSERT RASPBERRY SORBET Raspberry sorbet with a raspberry compote & sauce. HOW TO BOOK To make a booking visit pitcherandpiano.com/christmas, pop in to your favourite Pitcher & Piano, give us a call or drop us an email and our party planners will be on hand to help organise your perfect event this Christmas.
menu THE FESTIVE MAINS TURKEY Roast turkey breast, crispy roast potatoes, honey-roasted carrots & parsnips, buttered sprouts, pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. APRICOT, COURGETTE & CARROT NUT ROAST (VE) Apricot, courgette & carrot nut roast with maple-roasted carrots & parsnips, crispy roast potatoes and gravy. BRAISED LAMB STEAK Slow-braised leg of lamb steak with creamy mash, tomato ratatouille, redcurrant sauce and gravy. 25.95 3 courses per person 20.95 2 courses per person (Sunday-Wednesday 12-3pm) PAN-FRIED COD LOIN Pan-fried cod loin with an almond & herb crust, parsnip purée, baby spinach and a butter sauce. 8oz SIRLOIN STEAK Char-grilled sirloin steak with grilled vine tomatoes, skin-on chips, watercress and peppercorn sauce. (+ 3 supplement) S TA RT E R S ROASTED CARROT & SWEET POTATO SOUP (V) Creamy roasted carrot & sweet potato soup with harissa roasted chick peas and toasted bloomer. SMOKED HAM HOCK & CHICKEN TERRINE Smoked ham hock, chicken & apricot terrine with sweet apple chutney and toasted sourdough. ROASTED PEPPER & MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA (VE) Roasted red pepper, sautéed mushrooms and pea shoots on toasted sourdough with olive tapenade. CORNISH BRIE (V*) Crispy fried Cornish Brie, warm spiced cranberry chutney and pea shoots. SMOKED MACKEREL & CAPER PÂTÉ Smoked mackerel, capers, shallots, pea shoots, horseradish crème fraîche pâté and toasted sourdough. D E S S E RT S PUDDING (V) Traditional steamed Christmas pudding with brandy vanilla custard, brandy cream and fresh mint. WINTER BERRY ETON MESS (V) Rich raspberry compote with a raspberry sorbet, vanilla pod ice cream, crushed meringue and drizzled with raspberry sauce. FESTIVE PROFITEROLE (V) Giant profiterole with caramel cream, sticky honeycomb and gooey chocolate sauce. BAILEYS & WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE (V) Smooth white chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake on a biscuit base with chocolate sauce. RASPBERRY SORBET (VE) Raspberry sorbet with a raspberry compote & sauce. CHEESE PLATE (V) Our favourite festive cheeses - Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton, Butler s Secret Mature Cheddar and Croxton Manor Cornish Brie with sweet apple chutney, red grapes and crackers. (+ 3 supplement) Or enjoy a cheese plate after your dessert for an additional 7.95.
canapés canapés FESTIVE FAVOURITES FINER TWISTS 13.95 for a minimum of 10 people 17.95 for a minimum of 10 people These festive favourites will tickle your taste-buds as you wait for your guests. Psst! Canapés are always best served with cocktails. With even more choice and desserts included, our finer twist canapés selection is perfect if you re looking for something a little more special. Butternut squash & hazelnut arancini (V*) Smoked mackerel, capers, shallots & horseradish crème fraîche pâté on toasted sourdough Honey & thyme glazed pigs in blankets Crispy fried Cornish Brie with warm spiced cranberry chutney (V*) Mini roast potatoes with chilli sea salt (V) Peri-peri chicken skewers with garlic mayo Charred Padrón peppers with chilli sea salt (VE) Cauliflower & spinach pakoras with mango chutney (VE*) Butternut squash & hazelnut arancini (V*) Smoked mackerel, capers, shallots & horseradish crème fraîche pâté on toasted sourdough Honey & thyme glazed pigs in blankets Crispy fried Cornish Brie with warm spiced cranberry chutney (V*) Mini roast potatoes with chilli sea salt (V) Peri-peri chicken skewers with garlic mayo Charred Padrón peppers with chilli sea salt (VE) Cauliflower & spinach pakoras with mango chutney (VE*) Fig, cranberry sauce & chestnut tartlets (V) Halloumi fries with spring onion, jalapeños, sour cream and spicy Korean ketchup (V*) Mini gooey chocolate brownies Mini mince pies
tipples DRINKS ON ARRIVAL Start the Christmas celebrations with our favourite Prosecco and Champagne by the glass or an alcohol free tipple for your guests as they arrive cheers! FAVOLA PROSECCO 5.00 MOËT & CHANDON IMPERIAL 9.25 SEEDLIP GARDEN 108 & FEVER TREE INDIAN TONIC 4.95 COCKTAILS CHEESECAKE 8.25 Reyka vodka, Chambord, black currant liqueur, cranberry juice, vanilla sugar syrup and double cream topped with ginger nut biscuit crumbs. HAZEL NUTCRACKER 8.25 Bombay Sapphire gin, Cointreau, Frangelico, orange juice and cinnamon. HO HO MOJITO 7.95 Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Prosecco, mint, lime and sugar syrup. HOT CHOCOLATE MARTINI 8.50 Absolut Vanilia vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, hot chocolate and vanilla sugar syrup covered with chocolate powder. MERRY MAI TAI 8.25 Appleton Estate Signature Blend rum, almond syrup, apricot brandy, fresh ginger and lemon juice. ROCKIN RHUBARB 8.50 Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger gin, cherry brandy, rosemary, cranberry juice, sugar syrup and lemon juice. WINTER WONDERLAND 7.95 Jim Beam Double Oak bourbon, double cream, mint, black currant liqueur and sugar syrup. WINTER WARMERS After dinner winter warmers perfect to pair with our delicious desserts. ESPRESSO MARTINI 8.50 MULLED WINE 4.00 MULLED REKORDERLIG SPICED PLUM CIDER 4.00 PORT 5.00 BUY 5 S GET 6 TH FREE WHITE WINES FESTIVE WINES HAZY VIEW, CHENIN BLANC SOUTH AFRICA, 13.5% 18.50 Citrus tones with mouth-watering fruits. ANTICA, SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILE, 12.5% 18.95 Crisp and zesty with tropical fruit flavours. LA VOTTE, PINOT GRIGIO ITALY, 12% 18.95 Clean, fresh and dry. FOUNDSTONE, UNOAKED CHARDONNAY AUSTRALIA, 14.2% 21.50 Fresh with lime and honeydew tones. RED WINES ANTICA, MERLOT CHILE, 13% 18.95 Dark fruits and mellow spice, soft and easy drinking. MONTEVISTA, CABERNET SAUVIGNON CHILE, 13.5% 19.50 Hints of strawberry, cherry and vanilla. DOÑA PAULA, MALBEC ARGENTINA, 13.5% 19.95 Full of flavour with notes of blackberry jam and a spicy finish. FOUNDSTONE, SHIRAZ AUSTRALIA, 14% 21.50 Soft plum tones. ROSÉ WINES BROKEN SHACKLE AUSTRALIA, 12% 18.50 Easy drinking with red berry fruit flavours. SACCHETTO, PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH (ITALY, 12%) 18.95 Fresh, fruity and soft.
Christmas tipples FESTIVE FIZZ FOR THE TABLE S PA R K L I N G W I N E S & C H A M PAG N E S 125ML 375ML SEGURA VIUDAS, CAVA SPAIN, 11% 25.00 Crisp and fresh. SACCHETTO, PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH SPUMANTE ITALY, 12% 32.00 Pink and fizzy. 5.00 FAVOLA, PROSECCO ITALY, 11.5% Fresh, dry and fruity. MOËT & CHANDON IMPERIAL FRANCE, 12% Fruity flavours and elegant with delicate bubbles. 27.00 27.50 55.00 MOËT & CHANDON ROSÉ IMPERIAL FRANCE, 12% 60.00 Delicate raspberry and wild strawberry fruit with a radiant colour. VEUVE CLICQUOT FRANCE, 12% 65.00 A brilliant balance of forcefulness and finesse. VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSÉ FRANCE, 12.5% 75.00 Luxurious, fresh and delicate. DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT FRANCE, 12.5% 135.00 Intense with exotic fruit flavour. KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE FRANCE, 12% 165.00 A truly unique taste! BEERS BEERS ON ARRIVAL BIRRA MORETTI 10 bottles for 40.00 PERONI 10 bottles for 40.00 HEINEKEN 10 bottles for 40.00 ESTRELLA 10 bottles for 45.00 REKORDERLIG 10 bottles for 50.00 PAY M E N T & D E P O S I T OFFERS Your Christmas booking with us is confirmed once we have received your non-transferable and nonrefundable deposit payment. A 10 deposit per person is required for all sit down meals and a 25% deposit of the total amount is required for all drinks and canapé bookings. We ll make sure your deposit is deducted from your final bill on the day of your event. We never charge for reserving a private area, however, depending on the date of your booking and number of people we may require a minimum spend but we ll let you know when you make your booking with us. If you are paying by company cheque please make sure that you pop in with your cheque at least 10 working days before your Christmas event so that we can make sure funds are cleared. All outstanding balances must be paid on or before the day of your Christmas event unfortunately we can t invoice for payment after your event. To take advantage of our free Prosecco reception your Christmas sit down meal must be booked and deposit paid on or before 31st October 2018. The free Prosecco reception will include one glass (125ml) of Prosecco per guest. A soft drink will be offered as an alternative. C H A N G E S & C A N C E L L AT I O N S We understand that things change and the number of guests may increase or decrease if this happens we ll just need the final number attending your Christmas event at least 7 working days before your booking. If, for whatever reason, a guest at your party can t make it, please call us at least 24 hours before you are due to arrive for your Christmas event otherwise we will have to charge you the full menu price. A FEW FINAL BITS When you confirm your final numbers we will also need your full menu choices at least 14 working days before your booking, so it gives us plenty of time to prepare. We would be really grateful if you could arrive on time for your Christmas booking it will help make your booking go as smoothly as possible. If you do think you ll be late please give us a call. If any of your guests look younger than 25 please ensure they bring a valid passport or driving license as proof of identification and age. Alcohol is not available to persons under 18 years of age. All prices include VAT. We promise not to pass your information on to third parties. Data is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Data controller: Pitcher & Piano 4th Floor, 36 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN. And finally, if there is anything we can do to make your Christmas bash extra special just let us know we love a challenge!
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