WEDDING CELEBRATIONS! MENU PACKS
Congratulations On Your Engagement! Watford Colosseum menus are fresh innovative and constantly changing to reflect seasonality. All our ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible. On the following pages you will find our pre designed dinner menus for events. Should you have something more specific in mind, our General Manager and Head Chef will be happy to tailor-make a menu for you. We are happy to cater for any special dietary requirement. Our dishes may contain nuts or nut products. All our prices are exclusive of VAT at 20% Contents Civil Wedding Ceremony...3 Complete Traditional Packages...4 Room Hire...5 Menus...6 Spring Menu...7 For further information or assistance please contact the hospitality team at Watford Colosseum hospitality@watfordcolloseum.co.uk tel: 0845 075 3993 Watford Colosseum Rickmansworth Road Watford WD17 3JN http://www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk Summer Menu...8 Autumn Menu...9 Winter Menu...10 Fork Buffet Menus...11-12 Finger Buffet Menu...13 Canapés & Party Food...14 Reception Packages...15 Wedding Drinks Selector...16 Bar Packages...17 Drinks Packages...18
Civil Wedding Ceremony The Watford Colosseum is perfect for hosting the whole day in one venue. Spacious, contemporary and highly adaptable accommodation conveniently located in the heart of Watford with ample parking. The Watford Colosseum offers a variety of rooms to hold civil partnership ceremonies, our spacious facilities mean we can host from 30 up to 600 people for the wedding breakfast and up to 1400 for the ceremony. Charges for the Ceremony are paid direct to the County Council and not included in our wedding ceremony charge; however each area costs the same (excluding the Auditorium) so choose a special wedding place that best suits you. Capacity Chart for guests attending the ceremony THE AUDITORIUM THE FORUM RESTAURANT THE GRAND LOBBY 1400 seated 200 seated 150 seated The Auditorium offers couples the options to be married on the stage, meaning a possible 1400 people could be invited to watch the ceremony. Order of Proceedings: Ask the guests to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. 30 minutes before the wedding the groom will have his interview, a room will be provided free of charge, during this time guests should make their way to your chosen room for the Ceremony. 15 minutes before, the bride will be interviewed (usually unseen by the groom). Registrars will then make their way to the chosen room so we can begin. Guests will be asked to stand for the entrance of the bride. There are usually 3 pieces of music to be chosen, one for the brides entrance, secondly after the service at the signing of the register and finally as the newlyweds leave the room. 3
Complete Traditional Packages Silver Package Room hire Reception drinks package - choose from our silver package Reception canapés Wedding breakfast - select 2 starters, 2 main courses plus a vegetarian option and 2 desserts from our seasonal menus, (includes tea, coffee & chocolates) Wedding breakfast drinks - choose from our silver package Evening buffet - choose 10 options from our finger buffet menu 85.00 per person inclusive of VAT DJ costs 250.00 extra Minimum of 50 people Gold package Room hire Reception drinks package - choose from our gold package Reception canapés Wedding breakfast - choose 3 starters, 3 main courses plus a vegetarian option and 2 desserts from our seasonal menus, (includes tea, coffee & chocolates) Wedding breakfast drinks - choose from our gold package Evening buffet - choose 12 options from our finger buffet menu 105.00 per person inclusive of VAT DJ costs 250.00 extra Minimum of 50 people 4
Room Hire Room Ceremony and Reception Reception only from 3pm Ceremony only 2hours max AUDITORIUM From 3000 From 2500 From 2500 FORUM RESTAURANT 475 400 200 GRAND HALL - - 300 Capacity Chart Boardroom Classroom Theatre Cabaret Banquet Horseshoe Reception Auditorium N/A 400 1400 360 Up to 600 N/A 1000 Forum 36 60 160 96 Up to 120 48 200 AV Pricing Item Charge Data projector 45.00 PA SYSTEM AND 1 MICROPHONE 45.00 42 PLASMA TV 45.00 SCREEN 15.00 5
Menus From our seasonal menus please choose: 2 Starters 2 Mains (1 meat, 1 vegetarian) 2 Desserts Includes Tea, Coffee & Chocolates 24.95 or choose 3 Starters 2 Mains plus vegetarian option 3 Desserts Includes Tea, Coffee & Chocolates 27.95 or choose 4 Starters 3 Mains plus vegetarian option 4 Desserts Includes Tea, Coffee & Chocolates 30.95 All our ingredients are sourced from sustainable environments, and we use organic, farm assured produce where possible. 64
Spring Menu MARCH - MAY STARTERS Leek & potato soup s/w a mature Cheddar & spring onion crostini Brixham crab & clotted cream tart w/ a lemon & chive butter sauce Rosemary & garlic baked baby Camembert s/w caramelised red onion chutney & toasted foccacia Warm smoked mackerel w/ a spring onion & new potato salad & horseradish cream Asparagus & Gruyere tart s/w a cherry tomato & watercress salad Mains Tenderloin of English pork s/w crispy pancetta & an apple & cider sauce Garlic & rosemary roasted rump of English spring lamb w/ confit garlic & red wine jus Herb roasted breast of spring chicken w/char grilled asparagus & wild mushrooms Leek & Gruyere Gratin w/ Dijon mustard & cracked black pepper Fillet of sea trout w/ Chorizo, basil pesto & tomato dressing (All main courses are served with chef s selection of seasonal vegetables & potatoes) Desserts White chocolate torte w/ passion fruit Rhubarb & custard tart s/w vanilla Mascarpone Orange crème brûlée s/w dark chocolate glazed butter shortbread Baked vanilla cheesecake s/w caramelised orange & rhubarb English cheese selection w/ apple & grape chutney, celery & biscuits 7
Summer Menu JUNE - AUGUST Starters Garden pea & mint soup s/w Welsh rarebit en croute Crab & tarragon potato cake w/ fennel salad & lemon butter sauce Grilled sardines w/ garlic bruschetta & a roasted tomato & rosemary compote Ham hock terrine w/ pineapple chutney, rocket & quails eggs Tomato & buffalo Mozzarella salad w/ avocado mousse & garlic crostini Mains Côte d Azur warm salad w/ oven roasted sea bass, French beans, soft boiled eggs, black olives & mixed leaves Herb roasted chicken w/ steamed asparagus, watercress & a white wine & chive cream sauce Smoked salmon & minted pea fishcakes w/ buttered leeks & grain mustard sauce Caramelised red onion & goats cheese tart s/w a broad bean, tomato & pea shoot salad Pan roasted rack of Welsh lamb s/w confit tomato & a light mint jus (All main courses are served with chef s selection of seasonal vegetables & potatoes) Desserts Strawberry charlotte w/ clotted cream ice cream & summer berries Gooseberry & crème fraiche tart Summer berry pudding w/ vanilla mascarpone & balsamic strawberries Caramelised banana Eton mess w/ toffee sauce English cheese selection w/ apple & grape chutney, celery & biscuits 8
Autumn Menu SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER STARTERS Jerusalem artichoke veloute w/ truffle oil & crispy bacon Red mullet minestrone w/ Parmesan croutons & basil pesto Warm tartlet of roasted field mushroom, radicchio & blue cheese w/a redcurrant vinaigrette Terrine of free range chicken & smoked bacon w/ apple chutney & watercress Smoked haddock & baby spinach fishcake w/ a tomato butter sauce & crispy leeks Mains Slow cooked Oxfordshire pork belly w/caramelized Granny Smiths & black pudding Herb roasted chicken breast w/ sautéed mushrooms, baby onion & pancetta Garlic & rosemary roasted leg of English lamb w/sage & apricot stuffing & port wine jus Pan roasted cod w/ crispy bacon & grain mustard sauce Aubergine charlotte filled w/a roasted pepper, goats cheese & spinach risotto (All main courses are served with chef s selection of seasonal vegetables & potatoes) Desserts Hazelnut & fig tart w/ a lightly spiced wine syrup White chocolate panna cotta w/ blackberry compote Fruits of the forest ricotta cheesecake Dark chocolate tart w/ coffee & vanilla cream Anglais English cheese selection w/ apple & grape chutney, celery & biscuits 9
Winter Menu DECEMBER - FEBRUARY Starters Roasted butternut & sweet potato soup w/ rosemary oil & Gruyere croutons Grilled sea bream w/ parsnip & truffle puree & a honey & mustard vinaigrette Salad of Shropshire blue cheese, pickled pears, toasted walnuts & port wine dressing Baked Halloumi wrapped in pancetta w/ marinated figs, rocket & balsamic Game terrine w/ celeriac remoulade, tomato chutney & parsnip crisps Mains Pan roasted fillet of sea bass w/ a warm tomato, coriander & cumin chutney Garlic & rosemary roasted rump of English lamb w/ classic ratatouille & shallot puree Pan roasted breast of guinea fowl w/ chestnut & cranberry stuffing & roasting juices Winter root vegetable & herb potato cake w/ curly kale & a tomato butter sauce Confit duck leg w/ bubble & squeak & a date & apple jus (All main courses are served with chef s selection of seasonal vegetables & potatoes) Desserts Orange glazed bread & butter pudding w/ vanilla Anglais Passion fruit crème brûlée w/ butter shortbread fingers Caramelized pear & custard tart w/ pomegranate sauce Dark chocolate torte w/ pistachio ice cream & caramel English cheese selection w/ apple & grape chutney, celery & biscuits 10
Fork Buffet Menus THAI Authentic green Thai chicken curry marinated & cooked with fresh chilli, ginger, garlic, lemongrass & lime, finished w/ coconut & coriander Authentic red Thai vegetable curry with fresh chilli, ginger, garlic, lemongrass & lime, finished w/ coconut & coriander Served w/ steamed rice and a Thai cucumber salad Seasonal cheesecake & fresh fruit kebabs BRITISH Grilled pork & leek sausages w/ a red wine & caramelized red onion gravy Roasted butternut squash & goats cheese pie w/ wilted baby spinach Served w/ creamy mashed potato & fresh seasonal vegetables glazed w/ herb butter Traditional seasonal tart & Chef s dessert of the day ITALIAN Italian chicken pasta w/ pea, pancetta & white wine cream sauce Potato gnocchi w/ a tomato & basil sauce, black olives, fresh Parmesan & green pesto Served w/ new potatoes roasted w/ rosemary, lemon & sea salt and freshly cooked garden vegetables Seasonal cheesecake & fresh fruit kebabs 11
Fork Buffet Menus MeDIterranean Moroccan style lamb & apricot tagine cooked w/ sweet potatoes & cumin Marinated char grilled Mediterranean vegetables w/ buffalo Mozzarella & a red capsicum sauce Served w/ lemon & coriander cous cous w/ toasted fennel seeds & a fresh green salad Traditional seasonal tart & Chef s dessert of the day FRENCH Classic beef bourguignon w/ red wine, smoked bacon & baby onions Ratatouille w/ fresh seasonal herbs and tortilla basket Served w/ steamed rice & fresh season vegetables glazed w/ herb butter Seasonal cheesecake & fresh fruit kebabs CHINESE Marinated red cooked salmon w/ spring onions & toasted sesame seeds Chinese sweet & sour vegetables w/ tofu Served w/ egg noodles w/ chilli & coriander, vegetable spring rolls & prawn crackers Traditional seasonal tart & Chef s dessert of the day All buffet menus include tea & coffee 18.50 per person 12
Finger Buffet Menu Buffets are available in all areas of the Watford Colosseum Assortment of mini triangle sandwiches or wraps Roasted pepper & goats cheese crostini w/ basil pesto (v) Homemade mini tomato & Mozzarella pizza (v) Hand carved honey roast ham w/ piccalilli Mini Chinese vegetable spring rolls w/ a sweet chilli dip (v) Selection of Indian appetizers w/ a cucumber & mint sauce (v) Mini jacket potatoes w/ an assortment of fillings Marinated Tandoori chicken drumsticks w/ red chilli & spring onion Freshly cut garden vegetable crudités w/ a selection of dips (v) Crispy breaded king prawns w/ garlic & herb mayonnaise Mini cottage pie w/ Cheddar & chive mash Mini tartlet of sun-blushed tomatoes & Feta (v) Breadsticks w/ cream cheese & sweet chilli sauce (v) Chicken sate w/ a peanut dip Mini sausages glazed w/ grain mustard, honey & sesame seeds Cool tortilla chips s/w a mild chilli relish (v) Hot & spicy chicken wings w/ BBQ sauce Mini chocolate éclairs Mini cheesecake selection 8 choices 10.95 10 choices 13.50 12 Choices 15.95 13
Canapés and Party Food Fine Dining Canapés A choice of five luxurious cold mousses to include wild Alaskan salmon, foie gras, crayfish, sweet pepper & goats cheese beautifully arranged in mini pastry cases Accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine or fruit cocktail 16.00 per person Please select SIX canapés COLD Lime & coriander crab in a cucumber cup Tomato & basil tart with goats cheese mousse (v) Chicken liver parfait with caramelized red onion Rolled ham hock with apple jelly Marinated Feta, cucumber & melon skewers (v) Smoked salmon blini with beetroot Mini jacket potatoes with truffle cream cheese & chive (v) Rare beef & horseradish crostini Hot Roast pork belly with caramelized apple Wild mushroom risotto, Parmesan crisp (v) Mini toad in the hole with sauté onion Mini seaside fish & chips with mushy peas Cheddar cheese & leek scone (v) Open cheeseburger with gherkins & tomato Roasted pepper & goats cheese pizza (v) Sticky Thai chicken with sesame seeds Accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine or fruit cocktail 14.00 per person 14
Reception Packages These packages are suitable for events up to one hour and a minimum of 20 guests. The nibbles are placed on poser tables around the room. Selection of Stuffed Olives Kettle Crisps Dry Roasted Nuts Cheese Straws 2.95 per person 15
Wedding Drink Selector A welcome drink for your guests as they arrive and mingle with the wedding party, well-chosen wines served during the meal, and the all important glass of bubbly to wish the lucky couple future happiness. To compliment your chosen menu, we have also put together a selection of drinks packages available as bronze, silver and gold Our wedding planner will be very happy to work with you to create your own tailored package using our full wine list. 16
Bar Packages We are delighted to offer the following options for after your Wedding Breakfast. Option 1 Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks for a 2 hour period 14.50 per person (We can extend this to a 4 hour period for 16.00 per person) Option 2 Unlimited beer, wine soft drinks and house spirits for a 3 hour period 35.00 per person 17
Drinks Packages Information to follow... 18