LUNCH
PICK + CHOOSE We understand that you want a quality hospitality offer that provides the right level of flexibility to enable you to cater for your guests wide range of tastes. With that in mind, our team of experienced chefs has curated this menu to provide a collection of dishes to suit all tastes, appetites and budgets. Whilst our menu features a diverse mix of dishes, our chefs have recommended some of their tried, tested and most-loved recipes amongst clients and visitors alike; crafted using some of the North West s finest produce. We re confident that you ll find the perfect dining option to suit your event, but please speak to the team to see how we can further bespoke our plentiful menu to meet your unique requirements. Image: Bowl food All prices are per person unless stated otherwise and exclusive of VAT 01
WORKING LUNCH THE SPEEDY OPTION THAT S PERFECT FOR BUSY DAYS, DELIVERED WITH MINIMUM DISRUPTION AND ALLOWING DELEGATES TO HELP THEMSELVES TO A DELICIOUS LUNCH. Available for a minimum of 10 and maximum of 50 delegates ESSENTIAL Selection of premium sandwiches Lancashire crisps Handcrafted biscuits Lemon butter Chocolate chip Oat and raisin Whole fruit Selection of fresh, seasonal fruits 9.95 SUBSTANTIAL Selection of premium sandwiches House potato salad Anya potatoes, fennel, mustard greens, lemon dressing Lancashire crisps Working lunch packages served with hot drinks and infused iced water Handcrafted biscuits Lemon butter Chocolate chip Oat and raisin Whole fruit Selection of fresh, seasonal fruits 13.75 Image: Essential lunch selection Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 02 03
DELUXE Selection of premium sandwiches House potato salad Anya potatoes, fennel, mustard greens, lemon dressing Lancashire crisps Handcrafted biscuits Lemon butter Chocolate chip Oat and raisin Brownie and granola bites Selection of fruit and seed flapjacks and chocolate brownies Whole fruit Selection of fresh, seasonal fruits 15.50 All lunch packages include: Hot drinks Freshly made coffee, traditional teas, herbal teas with 2% milk Soya milk available on request Almond and coconut milk also available to pre-order* Jugs of infused iced water Image: Deluxe lunch selection *Additional charge applies Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 04 05
BUFFET LUNCH A STANDING BUFFET LUNCH, PERFECT FOR NETWORKING AND INFORMAL BREAKS CHOOSE FROM THREE MENUS CREATED BY OUR CHEFS TO PROVIDE OPTIMUM CHOICE FOR YOUR GUESTS. OPTION ONE Available for a minimum of 20 guests Jerk-spiced chicken Spicy roasted chicken pieces Honey roasted Yorkshire ham Blacksticks Blue mousse, carrot sticks Yorkshire smoked salmon Sweet potato and goats cheese tart Tomato salad Heirloom tomatoes, onion, basil Artisan breads, butter Marinated olives Piccalilli relish Basil aioli 20.50 Image: Option one Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 06 07
OPTION TWO Maple gammon Sweet glazed slices of gammon Honey and mustard chicken pieces Goats cheese mousse, charred tomatoes, black olives Peppered mackerel, poached eggs, salted cucumber Leek, mushroom and Gruyère tart Chopped salad Baby gem, tomato, cucumber, onion, garlic and herb dressing Artisan breads, butter Marinated olives Piccalilli relish Basil aioli 20.50 Image: Option two Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 08 09
WE RECOMMEND... Our delicious hand-carved topside of beef, marinated and perfectly roasted to pink. OPTION THREE Hot roasted beef Thyme and mustard topside of British beef Spinach and ricotta tortellini, mushrooms, toasted pine nuts, sage butter Honey roasted Yorkshire ham Blacksticks Blue mousse, carrot sticks Yorkshire smoked salmon Sweet potato and goats cheese tart Tomato salad Heirloom tomatoes, onion, basil Artisan breads, butter Marinated olives Piccalilli relish Basil aioli 24.00 Image: Option three Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 10 11
LUNCH BAGS THE PERFECT ON THE GO OPTION; CHOOSE TO HAVE THEM DECONSTRUCTED FOR DELEGATES TO SELECT THEIR ITEMS OR ALLOW US TO PRE-PACK THEM FOR COMPLETE CONVENIENCE. SANDWICHES Selection of premium sandwiches Lancashire crisps Snack bar Whole fruit Selection of fresh, seasonal fruits Bottle of still mineral water 11.50 Image: Lunch bags Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 12 13
SALAD BOXES Your choice of two salads: Moroccan chicken Bulgur wheat, chickpeas, harissa yoghurt Anya potatoes and salmon Fennel, mustard greens, lemon dressing Fruity wild rice Roasted squash, seeds and raisins Mediterranean salad Cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, Yorkshire fettle, black olives Lancashire crisps Snack bar Whole fruit Selection of fresh, seasonal fruits Bottle of still mineral water 15.00 Image: Salad box Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 14 15
FINGER FOOD PREMIUM SANDWICH PLATTERS SERVED ALONGSIDE YOUR CHOICE OF TWO HOT AND TWO COLD DISHES FOR GUESTS TO HELP THEMSELVES; PERFECT FOR INFORMAL LUNCHES. Available for a minimum of 20 guests HOT DISHES Red pepper and goats cheese empanada Mediterranean kofta Minted lamb, charred aubergine Lancashire cheese and courgette tortilla Garlic and thyme topside of beef Homemade arancini Mushroom and seaweed, red pepper dip COLD DISHES Salmon, salted cucumber, chicory Houmous, crudités Flaky pastry, Stilton, celery, walnuts Caprese-style skewers Tomato, mozzarella, pesto Chorizo tartlet Potato and chorizo tart, saffron aioli 18.00* *Additional items can be purchased for 3.50 per person Image: Mediterranean kofta, chorizo tartlet, homemade arancini and caprese-style skewers Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 16 17
BOWL FOOD IDEAL FOR NETWORKING EVENTS, CHOOSE FOUR DISHES TO BE CIRCULATED BY OUR SERVERS OR PRESENTED BUFFET-STYLE FOR GUESTS TO HELP THEMSELVES. Available for a minimum of 50 guests HOT DISHES Chicken tikka massala Indian-spiced chicken, pilau rice, naan Gnocchi, sun blushed tomatoes, feta, basil Braised daube of beef, crushed new potatoes Sweet potato and sage risotto, parmesan Lancashire hotpot Braised neck of lamb, heritage vegetables, pickled red cabbage Lentil dahl, pilau rice, roti Traditional recipe sausage and mashed potatoes, onion gravy Wild mushroom, onion and herb risotto, buttered spinach Cottage pie Slow cooked beef shoulder, root vegetables, mashed potatoes We recommend two hot dishes, one salad and one dessert Image (Left to right, top to bottom): Beetroot salad, wild mushroom risotto, chicken tikka massala, sausage and mashed potatoes, grain salad and Lancashire hotpot Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 18 19
SALAD SELECTION Quinoa, cauliflower, hazelnut and sesame Chicken, cous cous, cranberry, spinach and almonds Anya potatoes, salmon, fennel and mustard greens, lemon dressing Beetroot salad Radicchio, beetroot, peppered cheese curd, pine nuts Moroccan chicken, bulgur wheat, chickpeas, harissa yoghurt Grain salad Bulgur wheat, heirloom tomatoes, Lancashire cheese, dill Mediterranean salad Cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, Yorkshire fettle, black olives DESSERTS Manchester trifle Layers of coconut sponge, raspberry jelly, banana, custard and meringue inspired by the Manchester tart Chocolate and salted caramel torte, toffee popcorn Yorkshire rhubarb fool Deconstructed cheesecake, roasted pear, candied walnut We recommend two hot dishes, one salad and one dessert Lemon drizzle polenta cake 26.00* *Additional bowls can be purchased for 6.00 per person Image: Grain salad Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 20 21
HOT FORK CHOOSE ONE MEAT DISH, ONE VEGETABLE DISH AND A COMPLEMENTARY SALAD TO BE SERVED BUFFET-STYLE TO YOUR GUESTS. Available for a minimum of 50 guests MEAT DISHES Lamb and apricot tagine, cous cous, flatbread Beef cheek bourguignon, croûtes, crushed herb potatoes Thai red chicken curry, jasmine rice, lime Lamb jalfrezi, basmati rice, roti Lancashire hotpot Braised neck of lamb, heritage vegetables, pickled red cabbage Coq au vin, parsley potatoes, wild mushrooms Paprika-spiced beef meatballs, patatas bravas Cottage pie Slow cooked beef shoulder, mashed potatoes, honey roasted carrots Image: Spinach and ricotta tortellini, vegetable massaman, cottage pie and coq au vin Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 24 25
VEGETABLE DISHES Spinach and ricotta tortellini, wild mushrooms, toasted nuts, sage butter Vegetable massaman Vegetable massaman, jasmine rice, coriander Chickpea and paneer curry, basmati rice, roti Fennel and citrus tagine, cous cous, flatbread Wild mushroom risotto, buttered spinach Mixed bean and root vegetable hotpot, pickled red cabbage Butterbean and pepper stew, patatas bravas Bean and lentil cottage pie, buttered leaks SALAD SELECTION Tomato salad Heirloom tomatoes, onion, basil Soya beans, peas, amaranth and herbs Chopped salad Baby gem, tomato, cucumber, onion, garlic and herb dressing 24.00 DESSERTS Add a dessert for 3.50 per person: Apple and blackberry crumble, vanilla custard Sticky toffee pudding Our traditional recipe with butterscotch sauce Raspberry crème brûlée, vanilla shortbread Image: Tomato salad Gluten free Gluten free alternative available Vegetarian 26 27
ALLERGENS WORKING LUNCH Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Hot drinks Infused water Lancashire crisps Lemon butter biscuit Chocolate chip biscuit Oat and raisin biscuit Whole fruit House potato salad Brownies Granola bites For sandwich allergen information please speak to a member of the catering team Denotes where dishes may contain allergens Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from. 28 29
ALLERGENS BUFFET LUNCH Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Jerk-spiced chicken Honey roasted ham Blacksticks Blue mousse Smoked salmon Sweet potato and goats cheese tart Tomato salad Maple gammon Honey and mustard chicken Goats cheese mousse Peppered mackerel Leek, mushroom and Gruyère tart Chopped salad Hot roasted beef Spinach and ricotta tortellini Bread Basil aioli Piccalilli Olives Denotes where dishes may contain allergens 30 31 Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from.
ALLERGENS LUNCH BAGS Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Lancashire crisps Snack bar Whole fruit Water Moroccan chicken salad Anya potatoes and salmon salad Wild rice salad Mediterranean salad For sandwich allergen information please speak to a member of the catering team Denotes where dishes may contain allergens Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from. 32 33
ALLERGENS FINGER FOOD Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Red pepper and goats cheese empanada Mediterranean kofta Cheese and courgette tortilla Topside of Beef Arancini Salmon, cucumber and chicory Houmous, crudités Flaky pastry, Stilton, celery, walnuts Caprese-style skewers Chorizo tartlet Denotes where dishes may contain allergens 34 35 Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from.
ALLERGENS BOWL FOOD Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Chicken tikka massala Gnocchi Braised daube of beef Sweet potato risotto Lancashire hotpot Lentil dahl Sausage and mashed potatoes Mushroom risotto Cottage pie Quinoa and cauliflower salad Chicken and cous cous salad Anya potatoes and salmon salad Beetroot salad Moroccan chicken salad Grain salad Mediterranean salad Manchester trifle Chocolate torte Rhubarb fool Deconstructed cheesecake Lemon polenta cake Denotes where dishes may contain allergens 36 37 Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from.
ALLERGENS HOT FORK Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Lamb and apricot tagine Beef bourguignon Thai red chicken curry Lamb jalfrezi Lancashire hotpot Coq au vin Beef meatballs Cottage pie Spinach and tortellini Vegetable massaman Chickpea and paneer curry Fennel and citrus tagine Mushroom risotto Mixed bean and root vegetable hotpot Butterbean stew Bean and lentil cottage pie Tomato salad Soya beans, peas, amaranth and herbs Chopped salad Denotes where dishes may contain allergens 38 39 Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from.
ALLERGENS HOT FORK Eggs Fish Milk Crustaceans Molluscs Peanuts Tree nuts Sesame seeds Cereals containing gluten Soya Celery and celeriac Mustard Lupin Sulphur dioxide and sulphites Apple and blackberry crumble Sticky toffee pudding Raspberry crème brûlée Denotes where dishes may contain allergens Please note all food is made where all allergens are present, so we can not fully guarantee they are free from. 40 41
If you would like to discuss your catering needs further, please email catering@manchestercentral.co.uk or alternatively, call +44 (0)161 827 8737 to speak with a member of the team. Manchester Central Petersfield Manchester M2 3GX T +44 (0)161 834 2700 F +44 (0)161 833 3168 info@manchestercentral.co.uk www.manchestercentral.co.uk All pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only, actual products may vary.