Oct 2018
The House of Commons Catering Service operates in 15 different venues across 5 buildings on the Parliamentary estate. As well as the 650 elected Members of Parliament, the Catering Service serves several thousand staff and contractors working on the Parliamentary Estate, guests attending events and visitors each day. In all, we serve over 1.5 million customers annually. The sourcing, wherever possible, of the best regional and organic produce is at the heart of all we do. We are delighted to champion some of the best suppliers and produce in the United Kingdom here at the House of Commons. We are constantly aiming to achieve and exceed all of your expectations whatever the size of event. The following selection offers just a few ideas on how we can transform your event into an experience to compliment a unique location.
Refreshments A selection of refreshments and snacks that are available throughout the day BEVERAGES A selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee 2.40 A selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee with an assortment of biscuits (2 per person) 3.00 Orange, cranberry or apple juice, 1.0L 3.50 Still or sparkling mineral water, 75cl 1.80 Coca Cola / Diet Cola, 200ml 1.50 Soft drinks assorted bottles, 275ml 2.50 Freshly squeezed orange juice, 1.0L 7.00 ACCOMPANIMENTS (price per item) Miniature Danish pastry selection 1.50 Cake selection 3.70 Cookie selection 1.45 A whole piece of fruit 1.00 SNACK BOWLS Selection of assorted nuts 1.00 per person A bowl of potato crisps Selection of olives AFTERNOON TEA Selection of sandwiches with cakes and scones, clotted cream, 14.00 strawberry jam and a selection of tea, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee
Breakfast Available as a self-service buffet up until 10:30 BEVERAGES A selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee 2.40 Orange, cranberry or apple juice, 1.0L 3.50 Still or sparkling mineral water, 75cl 1.80 Individual bottled fruit smoothies, 250ml 3.60 Freshly squeezed orange juice, 1.0L 7.00 THE SANDWICH BREAKFAST 8.50 Grilled bacon or Cumberland sausage in a soft roll with ketchup and brown sauce, a selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee and orange juice THE WORKING BREAKFAST 7.00 Croissants, Danish pastries, preserves, butter and a selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee and orange juice Business Lunch CHEF S CHOICE WORKING LUNCH 10.00 Granary and white sliced bread with Chef s choice fillings (Meat, Fish and Vegetarian) A selection of sandwiches, potato crisps and whole fruit, a selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee and orange juice
Finger Food Available for 20 people or more 6 items 15.00 COLD ITEMS 8 items 20.00 (2 items must be chosen from the cold options as a minimum) Roasted cherry tomatoes in balsamic vinegar Mini pita bread and dips Salami in chilli sauce Bocconcini Mozzarella with pine nuts Piccinini sweet peppers filled with feta cheese HOT ITEMS MEAT Chicken teriyaki skewer with mint yoghurt Mini Kleftiko meat balls with sweet curry sauce Mini Cumberland sausages with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise Pork skewers with jerk chilli sauce FISH Tandoori salmon on mini pitta bread Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce Mini fish and chips with tartar sauce VEGETARIAN Roasted new potato wedges with sour cream and sea salt Mini Welsh rarebit (cheddar, green peppercorns and mustard on toast) Baby onion bhajis with mango yoghurt Mini mozzarella basil and vegetable pizza Vegetable samosa
Fork Buffet Available for 20 people or more HOT 25.00 Please choose 1 meat or fish dish and 1 vegetarian dish MEAT Seared chicken breast pieces in a mushroom cream sauce with fragrant rice Lamb Tagine with vegetable and fruit couscous Braised beef with creamy mash potatoes and roasted vegetables FISH Baked cod with button mushrooms in a red pepper sauce, mushroom rice Seared salmon with new potatoes and parsley sauce VEGETARIAN Mediterranean piri-piri vegetables and capers with fresh pasta Cheddar cheese glazed cauliflower, spinach and potato bake COLD SALADS All buffets come with the following salads and accompanying dressings Tomato and cucumber Mixed leaves DESSERTS Fruit salad Please choose 1 other additional dessert Citrus lemon tart Eton mess Raspberry and strawberry trifle Dessert selection may change from time to time. Please speak with your co-ordinator A selection of teas, herbal infusions and Fair-Trade filter coffee are included
Wines and Beers CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING House of Commons Champagne, France (abv 12%), 75cl 40.00 Prosecco, Italy (abv 11.5%), 75cl 27.00 WHITE House of Commons Colombard Sauvignon Blanc, Fra (abv 12.5%), 75cl 20.00 Pinot Grigio, Italy (abv 12%), 75cl 20.00 Chardonnay, France (abv 13%), 75cl 22.00 Picpoul de Pinet, France (abv 13%), 75cl 23.00 Viognier, France (abv 13.5%), 75cl 24.00 Madeleine Angevine, England (abv 11.5%), 75cl 25.00 ROSE Ancora Rosata, Italy (11.5%), 75cl 20.00 RED House of Commons Merlot, France (abv 13%), 75cl 20.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile (abv 13.5%), 75cl 20.00 Carignan, France (abv 12%), 75cl 20.00 Nero d Avola, Italy (abv 14%), 75cl 22.00 Rioja, Spain (abv 13.5%), 75cl 23.00 Cotes du Rhone, France (abv 13%), 75cl 25.00 BOTTLED BEER Becks Bier (abv 4.8%), 275ml 3.50 Peroni Nastro Azzuro (abv 5.1%), 330ml 3.50 Nobel English Craft Lager (abv 4.8%), 330ml 3.50
Additional Information Catering orders should be returned to us 4 weeks prior to the event with estimated number of attendees. Changes to final numbers are required 3 working days before the event. If numbers do increase after this, every effort will be made to provide the additional service however this may incur additional charges. All listed cold drinks are sold on consumption basis and we reserve the right to charge for all opened bottles, even if unconsumed. All products offered are subject to availability. Where products are not available, all reasonable endeavours will be made to offer a substitute. Specific dietary requirements for cultural reasons or those with allergies can be catered for if notified no later than 3 working days prior to the event. After this time every effort will be made to meet the specific dietary need. Provision of specific dietary requirements may incur additional charges. Some of our menu items contain allergens. There is a small risk that traces of these may be found in other products offered. We understand the dangers to those with severe allergies so please speak to a member of the team who will endeavour to help you make your choice and accommodate specific dietary requirements. Prices shown are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate at the time of purchase. We reserve the right to change prices in the interval between confirmation of the booking and the date of the event. You will be notified of any such changes. If there is something you are unsure of, or if you require further information, please contact the Portcullis House Hospitality Team on 020 7219 1688 or email portcullishousecatering@parliament.uk
DIRECTIONS TO PORTCULLIS HOUSE ARRIVING BY RAIL The nearest stations are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Victoria (15-20 minutes walk). ARRIVING BY UNDERGROUND Westminster Station (Circle, District and Jubilee lines). ARRIVING BY BUS Numbers: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87,88, 148, 159, 211, 453, N2, N11, N87, N136, N155, N159 and N381 all stop nearby. ARRIVING BY CAR The Abingdon Green car park is located close to the Houses of Parliament. However, use of public transport is recommended as this car park is often full and meter parking is expensive and scarce. Please note that the Houses of Parliament are located within the London Congestion Charging Zone. CONTACT For further information on catered events in Portcullis House, please contact the Events Team using the details below. House of Commons Events Team Telephone: 020 7219 3090 Fax: 020 7219 4944 Email: hoceventsteam@parliament.uk FURTHER INFORMATION Christianne Paroschi, 020 7219 1688 1 st Floor Catering Supervisor Jason Bonello, 020 7219 2275 Member-Hosted Events Manager Advice on Audio Visual technical requirements, 020 7219 5581 Inspiration for flower displays from our florist, 01628 550982