Grow it. Pick it. Create it. Most importantly, taste it. We re passionate about everything that goes into the great food in our Northumbria University hospitality offer.
CONTENTS BREAKFAST MEZZE BOARDS & SALAD FOOD BUFFETS SWEET TREATS CANAPES, HOT BOWLS & BESPOKE ORDERS REFRESHMENTS ALCOHOL BOOKING TERMS
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Recipe for success - booking Hospitality on Bluerunner Organising an event and not quite sure where to begin with the catering? Bluerunner is an easy to use online system to book your hospitality. This system enables you to manage your hospitality catering bookings more effectively and efficiently. It s as easy as shopping online; just enter in your cost code, choose your items, tell us where and when you want it and add it to your basket the rest is up to us. Step by step Once you know when and where the event is taking place book it onto the system so we know it s coming up, don't worry orders can be amended or cancelled at a later date. Don t forget when choosing a building and room that it is suitable for your hospitality to be served in. Make sure it has sufficient space for what you have ordered and don t forget to check it has table provided. Eating on your knee is not a good look!!! You only need to enter one single booking for an all-day event, no need to enter separate bookings for each refreshment break. Saving you time and stress! To make sure everything is correct with your order we ask that you please stick to our ordering times. - Order up to 72 hours before for food orders, remember this doesn t include weekends, if you are wanting an order on Monday you will have to place the order on the Wednesday prior to this. - Drinks can be ordered up to 48 hours before your event and this also includes pre-packed items (biscuits, cookies, Fairtrade bars). - Once an order is made it can be amended but still has to be within the above timescales. The system will not allow you to make changes once these timescales have passed. You can tailor your order to fit specific needs, dietary requirements or add bespoke items.. - Tea and coffee comes automatically with milk so there is no need to order milk separately. Soya milk is also available to order if your guests require it. - Enjoy one of the many options offered in our menu shake it up with platters - Delicious Hot fork buffets are only avaliable in selected venues and spaces to ensure your service is enjoyed by all. And please don t forget to leave all cutlery and crockery in the room when you leave and our team will come and tidy up after. Booking is as simple as that, to make a booking, just visit http://northumbria.bluerunner.co.uk/ @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
BREAKFAST
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Freshly Baked Our freshly baked range are the perfect accompaniment to a Fairtrade coffee or tea. Butter Croissant (v) 1.35 Pain au raisin (v) 1.60 Trio of mini Danish pastries (v) 1.35 Selection of croissant, pain au chocolate, pain au raisin. Something Warm Smoked bacon Cumberland sausage ring Both served in a stottie with breakfast sauces 2.35 2.35 Alternative Breakfast Pancake Paddle Board (v) serves 6 12 pancakes served with blueberries, maple syrup and crème fraîche Mixed fruit skewers (vg/gf) 1 per portion Pineapple, kiwi & mango Mixed Melon Skewers (vg/gf) 1 per portion Watermelon, galia and honeydew 9.85 1.00 1.00 @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
MEZZE BOARDS AND SALADS
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Mezze Boards minimum order of 6 portions (per board) taste Northumbria Meat Board 4.00 per person Gammon, Parma ham, peppered beef, mortadella and assorted breads Greek Paddle Board (v) 4.00 per person Selection of falafel, red pepper hummus, stuffed vine leaves, olives, pimento and khobez breads Indian Paddle Board 4.00 per person Selection of chicken tikka skewers, vegetable samosa, onion bhajis, lime pickle and mini poppudums Pub grub Board 4.00 per person Mature cheddar cheese, pickles, ham hock with pea, handmade Scotch egg and pork crackling Cheese Board (v) 4.00 per person Mature cheddar, stilton, brie, grapes, red onion chutney and assorted biscuits. Pancake Paddle Board (v) 9.85 per board (board serves 6 people) 12 pancakes served with blueberries, maple syrup and crème fraîche Savoury Paddle Board 4.00 per person Selection of Scotch pie, homemade sausage roll, smooth pate, breads and red onion chutney @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
Freshly Made Salads - minimum order of 6 people 1.95 per person Orzo pasta salad with roasted tomatoes (v) Char grilled broccoli salad with chilli dressing and toasted almonds (vg/gf) Shirazi salad with sumac and pomegranate ( v/gf) Turmeric potato, chickpea and tomato salad with cashew nuts (v) Herb butterbean and roasted pimento salad (v/gf) Black rice salad with quinoa and ginger (v/gf) Seasonal Garden Salad (vg) 1.75 per person all salads are hand prepared by our dedicated chef team daily, using only the finest quality fresh ingredients @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
FOOD BUFFETS
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Fork Buffet A 12.50 per head - minimum order of 10 people Fork Buffet B 14.50 per head - minimum order of 10 people Indian Paddle Board Selection of chicken tikka skewers, vegetable samosas, onion bhajis, lime pickle and mini poppudums Salads Orzo pasta with roast Mediterranean vegetables, black olive and pesto (v) Herb Butterbean and roasted pimento salad (v/gf) Seasonal garden salad (v/gf) Hot items Fish and chip bowl with twice fried chips and pea puree Risotto butternut and goats cheese with parmesan wafer and crispy sage (v/gf) Pub grub Paddle Board Mature cheddar cheese, pickles, Pressed ham hock with pea quail Scotch egg, pork pie, crackling, red onion chutney Salads Shirazi salad with sumac and pomegrate (v/gf) Charred grilled broccoli with chilli and almonds (v/gf) Seasonal garden salad(v/gf) Hot items Fish and chip bowl with twice fried chips and pea puree Kuku Paka coconut chicken Mac N Cheese with braised creamy wild mushrooms (v) Profiteroles with chocolate sauce and salted caramel candy @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Fork Buffet C 16.50 per head - minimum order of 10 people Healthy Buffet Option 11.50 per head - minimum order of 6 people Northumbria Meat Board Gammon, Parma ham, peppered beef, and assorted breads and dips Salads Black rice and quinoa salad with ginger (v) Turmeric potato, chickpea and tomato salad with cashew nuts (v) Seasonal garden salad (v/gf) Paddle board with honey roast ham, poached chicken, spiced chicken, falafel and roasted veg, selection of bread and sweet chili dipping sauce. Sliced fruit platter 3 salads, broccoil, garlic and chili / rice noodles / beetroot & pumkin seeds (vg/gf) Hot items Deep fried cauliflower with Chimichurri sauce and straw potatoes(v) Korean chicken with cucumber Smoked Mac N Cheese with bacon topping Warm vanilla and coconut rice pudding bowl with spiced pear ginger compote (v/gf) By ordering a Fork Buffet rather than individually purchasing all the items you can make a saving of up to 3.49 per person. @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Sandwiches Subway Sub Platter 20.00 (Serves 8 people, must be ordered in multiples of 8) Fresh SUBWAY subs Choose a platter of either: Meat feast platter, veggie platter, classic platter or a lite (healthy) platter All platters come on inspired breads - cut into handy 4-inch portions, served with dips and sauces. Simply Deli Sandwiches 4.90 per person (min order of 5) Selection of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes (mix of meat and vegetarian) with hand cooked crisps Taste Sandwich Buffet 7.80 per person (min order of 5) Assorted sandwiches Kettle crisps Seasonal fresh fruit platter Chicken tikka skewers with mango chutney. Falafel and riata (v) Deli Sandwiches 6.00 per person (min order of 5) Freshly made rolls, wraps, and sandwiches served with Kettle crisps, chilled juices and seasonal fruit bowl Deluxe Sandwich Buffet 9.00 per person (min order of 5) Deluxe fresh filled baguettes, wraps and sandwiches Kettle crisps Seasonal fresh fruit platter Provencal vegetable and cheese tart (v) Vegetable samosas Mediterranean bruchetta selection (v) Gluten and dairy free paddle board (gf) 8.00 per person (min order of 2) Gluten and dairy free sandwich and salad paddle board contains 2 x mixed sandwich rolls, and 2 x roast charred vegetable and falafel salad bowls @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
SWEET TREATS FRESH FRUIT
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Sweet Treats - minimum order of 6 portions per dessert Triple layer chocolate fudge cake 2.55 Triple layer carrot cake 2.55 Triple layer Victoria cake 2.55 Buy 10 slices for 20 on any of the triple layer cakes! Cupcakes - minimum order of 6 portions Assorted handmade cupcakes 1.60 Fresh Fruit Sliced fruit platter for four (v) 8.00 Seasonal fresh fruit bowl for four (v) 3.00 Dessert Bowls - minimum order of 6 portions per dessert 3.00 each White and dark chocolate cheesecake pot with salted candy Lemon posset Warm vanilla and coconut rice pudding with ginger spiced pears Mini profiterole pot with chocolate sauce and candy Our fruit policy is to always get a choice of what s best for the time of year. We try to balance British with European and supplement from further afield. @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Day Delegate Packages - minimum order of 6 people Day Delegate Packages allow for a complete hospitality service for a full or half-day conference or event. All you need to do is select the package and choices that suits you best and let us do the rest. A - Day Delegate Package 8.95 Arrival refreshments: Filter coffee, tea, still and sparkling mineral water and wrapped biscuits. Lunch - A selection of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes served with kettle crisps, fruit juice, still and sparkling mineral water. C - Day Delegate Package 14.50 Arrival refreshments: Filter coffee, tea, still and sparkling mineral water and fresh baked Pain au raisin. Mid morning refreshments: filter coffee, tea, still and sparkling mineral water, and home baked cookies. Lunch: A selection of deli sandwiches, wraps and baguettes served with kettle crisps and sliced fruit, still and sparkling mineral water. Afternoon refreshments: Filter coffee, tea, still and sparkling mineral water and selection of chocolate brownies and fresh baked cookies. B - Day Delegate Package 10.95 Arrival refreshments: Filter coffee, tea, still and sparkling mineral water and fresh baked mini Danish. Lunch: A selection of deli sandwiches, wraps and baguettes served with kettle crisps and sliced fruit, still and sparkling mineral water. Afternoon refreshments: Filter coffee, tea, wrapped biscuits, still and sparkling mineral water. By ordering a day delegate package rather than individually purchasing all the items you can make a saving of up to 1.50 per person. @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
BESPOKE TO ORDER & HOT BOWLS CANAPE EVENT/FORMAL DINING
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Hot Bowls - minimum order of 6 bowls per option 5.00 per bowl Deep fried cauliflower with Chimichurri sauce and straw fries (v) Kuka Paka coconut chicken Mac and cheese with crispy smoked bacon dust Mac 'N' Shroom - with wild mushrooms (v) Battered fish chunks with twice fried chips, and pea puree Risotto butternut with goats cheese and watercress (v) Add ons 2.35 per person Chicken tikka skewers with mango chutney Warm Scotch beef pie Homemade pork Scotch egg (made with delicacy quail eggs) Indian samosa and bhaji with coriander mango chutney (v) Provencal vegetable and cheese tart (v) Canapé package - minimum order of 10 2.95 per person (3 canapés per person) Canapé package includes: Smooth chicken Pate with red onion chutney on rosemary toast Cream cheese and sun blushed tomato with pesto Avocado and pepper salsa crostini Canapé Event we provide a basic range of canapés, however if you are looking for something a little more special we offer a deluxe bespoke canapé range. These bite sized canapés use traditional flavour combinations but with a modern presentation. They will be presented to guests on wooden olive boards and rustic slates. Each individual canapés having a bespoke garnish is designed to create instant appeal, both visually and when eaten. @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
REFRESHMENTS
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Hot Drinks Starbucks Fairtrade coffee 1.35 Clipper Fairtrade tea 1.20 Clipper flavoured speciality Fairtrade teas 1.20 Wrapped biscuits 0.90 Freshly baked cookie (x1) 0.70 Fairtrade tray bakes individually wrapped Individually wrapped cookie Gluten Free Muffin (gf) 1.50 1.10 2.00 Cold Drinks Fruit juice (1ltr) 2.00 orange, apple, pineapple or cranberry (1 litre usually serves 5 glasses) Vivreau, still or sparkling water (750ml) 1.00 Life water, still or sparkling (1.5ltr) 2.00 Fentimans 2.50 Fairtrade Orange juice (200ml) 0.75 @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY White Wines 2017 Trebbiano IGT Rubicone, Rometta 12.00 Straw-yellow with light greenish hue. Intense, with white fruits and flowers. Fresh and delicate Trebbiano, proud to express all its Italian origin, with a good balance between scents and taste. 2017 Pinot Grigio, Via Nova 12.50 Lemony on the nose, with a delicious balance in the mouth, this Pinot Grigio is a very easy-to-drink dry white with medium alcohol and a gorgeous lingering finish. 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Frost Pocket Deliciously crisp and fresh, packed full of vibrant and long lasting lime, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours. 15.00 Red Wines 2017 Sangiovese IGT Rubicone, Rometta 12.00 Flowery, roses, violets and potpourri, as well as blackcurrant and berry fruits with notes of spices. The palate is pleasant, vinous and intense, combined with a lively and velvety dry finish and with spicy notes of black pepper. Tooma River Shiraz, Tooma River 13.00 Shiraz has found its natural home in the sun kissed Australian vineyard, where it produces a ripe, fruit forward style loved for its immediate approachability. Our Reserve Shiraz is no exception, with a rich nose redolent with red and black berry aromas and a smooth, textured palate dripping with juicy dark fruits, hints of chocolate and lively spices. 2017 Malbec, Bodegas Santa Ana Brooding, deep red in colour with black fruit aromas. The palate is medium bodied and dry with soft, ripe blackcurrant flavours and balancing structure, finishing rounded and juicy. 15.00 @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY Sparkling Wines NV Prosecco, Stelle d'italia 12.95 A lively crisp sparkling wine with a delicate lemony character and an aromatic, dry, refreshing finish. NV Divina Cava, Pere Ventura Fresh and intense, this Cava has beautiful notes of green apple and honey and a refreshing acidity. 16.00 Beer Becks Vier (bottle 275ml) 2.80 Heineken (bottle 330ml) 3.00 Chapel Down Curious IPA (bottle 33cl) 3.50 @TasteNU venues@northumbria.ac.uk (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten Free
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS To avoid any disappointment, please take a moment to read through our booking terms and conditions before making your hospitality request. Taste Northumbria is the University s chosen provider of hospitality and catering across all campuses. Before booking any hospitality, we ask that you ensure that the room you hope to use is available and is suitable for the consumption of food. It is your responsibility to ensure tables and sufficient area of space has been set up ready for the delivery of your Hospitality order. It also helps us enormously if you can state when the room will be available for us to clear. The food options in the brochure are for service and delivery between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. A member of our team will be happy to discuss possible options if your request falls outside of these hours. Charges may apply. If you re ordering a buffet, we would require 72 hours notice to ensure we have the freshest produce available. Vivreau water will be presented in branded bottles and food will be presented accordingly. Additional charges may apply for bespoke requests or any non-returned display wares Water (750ml) will be delivered in a branded water bottle and food served on equipment such as boards and slates. These must be returned otherwise you will be charged.
...CONTINUED On occasions, we may have to alter the service we provide. Should this be the case, we will advise the reasons and potential options available to you, at the time of booking. Please ensure all display wares remain in the area the service was provided to All food is for immediate consumption. Cancellations made on the day will be charged in full. The hospitality equipment delivered must stay in the room, and missing pieces of equipment will be charged for. All orders are to be placed on: http://northumbria.bluerunner.co.uk/ Any queries are to be directed to: venues@northumbria.ac.uk Formal dining events: The menus are designed to be balanced and appropriate for most occasions. We recognise that each event is unique and are always delighted to personalise any menu or package to meet your requirements. We have a menu selector with individual starters, main courses and desserts available on request. Alternatively if you have a special event where you require a more bespoke offer you can contact our Executive chef, who will be pleased to discuss options available.
TASTE FAVOURITES Day to day favourites: Pub grub Paddle Board Black rice salad Beetroot and feta salad Chicken tikka skewers lemon posset pot Looking for something special?: Korean chicken hot bowl Handmade Scotch egg Provencal Tart Indian paddle board Warm rice pudding with coconut and pears Tropical fruit skewers
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