WILLIAM OSLER HOUSE HOSPITALITY MENU 2016
Please note all events Require a minimum of 14 working days notice for Final numbers Menu choices Dietary requirements. Require 7 days notice for any amendments in numbers for all functions including wine events Prices are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. Prices and menu choices are applicable to 2016 only and may be subject to change. Please contact Osler House with any questions or dietary requirements. Tel: 07557 190 633 Email: osler.enquiries@admin.ox.ac.uk
Menu
Beverages 3 LUNCHES 4 8 Parties 9-14 Drinks Receptions 15-20 EXAMINATION SCHOOLS 75-81 The High Street Oxford OX1 4BG Tel: 01865 276905 www.examschools.ox.ac.uk
BEVERAGES (minimum 5 people) Tea and coffee Fairtrade coffee and a selection of speciality teas. Tea & coffee With a selection of traditional biscuits Tea & coffee per flask (could be subject to a labour charge) 1.75 per person 2.50 per person 15.00 per flask Soft drinks Mineral water still or sparkling Orange or apple juice Elderflower fizz Soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta) 3.00 per litre 3.50 per litre 3.50 per litre 2.00 per can 3
4 LUNCHES
SANDWICH LUNCHES (minimum 5 people) Light sandwich lunch A selection of fillings on sliced breads from our weekly menu 1 round per person, served with Kettle chips from 4.50 per person Bagged sandwich lunch Includes a sandwich or baguette or wrap, fruit, crisps, cake item and water from 7.50 per bag Traditional sandwich lunch A sandwich lunch with assorted breads and fillings from our weekly menu 1.5 rounds per person, served with Kettle chips and seasonal cut fresh fruit from 8.00 per person Gourmet sandwich lunch A sandwich lunch with assorted breads and fillings from our weekly menu 1.5 rounds per person Garden vegetable sticks & olive pastry twists with houmous Olive & feta pots Kettle chips and seasonal cut fresh fruit from 11.00 per person 5
HOT BUFFET from 24.00 (minimum 30 people) Our most popular option, the buffet lunch menu perfectly suits day meetings. Choose a hot or cold buffet then the salads and dessert to match. Buffet includes juice and water Please choose one meat or fish option and one vegetarian option per day. (Three main course option also available) MEAT OPTIONS Classic beef lasagne with garlic bread Thai chicken curry Braised beef in Oxford ale with mushrooms & root vegetables Chicken & chorizo cassoulet Beef goulash FISH OPTIONS Posh fish pie with salmon, smoked haddock, cod & prawns in a parsley sauce topped with creamy mashed potato Cajun salmon fillet with spiced tomato salsa Baked cod with parmesan & herb crumb and tomato salsa Japanese style fishcake with wasabi mayo VEGETARIAN OPTIONS Roasted vegetable & spinach lasagne served with garlic bread Tortellini ricotta in tomato sauce with olives topped with mozzarella & parmesan Veggie cottage pie, lentil & root vegetables in a tomato sauce topped with creamy mash Curried vegetables with chick peas & coriander served with naan bread Butternut squash, potato & spinach dauphinoise with gruyere All served with rice, cous cous or buttered new potatoes as appropriate and seasonal mixed leaves or seasonal vegetables & fresh bread rolls 6
COLD BUFFET from 24.00 (minimum 30 people) Buffet includes juice and water Please choose one meat or fish option and one vegetarian option per day. (Three main course option also available) MEAT PLATTERS Classic chicken Caesar Smoked bacon, leek & mature cheddar tart Ploughman s platter of hand raised pork pie, Scotch eggs, Wiltshire ham & chutney Continental meat platter peppered pastrami, salami, Parma ham & chorizo Roasted meat platter including Wiltshire ham, Norfolk turkey breast & British beef, served with traditional chutneys. FISH PLATTERS Cajun baked salmon with chive crème fraiche Char grilled tuna Smoked mackerel platter with horseradish VEGETARIAN PLATTERS Roasted vegetable tart with sundried tomatoes Sweet potato tortilla with goats cheese & spinach Roast butternut squash & red onion tart with Oxford blue Vegetarian Asian platter Traditional British cheese platter with chutney, celery & grapes All served with fresh bread rolls 7
BUFFET ACCOMPANIMENTS SALADS Seasonal mixed leaves will be served with all buffets. The COLD BUFFET comes with an additional three salads. Please pick three salads from the below to complement your cold buffet: (Salads can be added to a hot buffet option at an additional cost) Mixed tomato salad with fresh basil & balsamic dressing Chunky cucumber with mint & yoghurt Fusilli Pasta with roasted vegetables & a light pesto dressing Classic Greek salad Crisp Caesar salad with baked croutons Moroccan spiced tabbouleh with mixed beans & coriander Classic coleslaw Potato salad with mayonnaise & fresh parsley Savoury rice salad Orzo pasta with peppers Beetroot salad with balsamic vinegar, feta, spinach & walnuts Quinoa salad with baby tomatoes, peas, cucumber & pomegranate finished with fresh mint & parsley. DESSERTS Desserts are served with a 50/50 split of fresh cut fruit as standard unless otherwise requested. Please choose a dessert from the choices below to finish your hot or cold buffet. Assorted mini cake bites Classic lemon tart Vanilla cheesecake with berry compote French apple flan Dark chocolate pots Banoffie cream pie Chef's bircher pots Greek yoghurt pots topped with fruit coulis & granola 8
PARTIES We offer a range of party menus to suit all budgets and tastes from light finger buffets and barbecues to three course served meals. 9
FINGER FOOD (Minimum 50 people) MENU 1 Selection of finger sandwiches Vegetable samosas & mango chutney Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dip Garden veggie sticks with dips Kettle Chips Fresh fruit platter & mini cake 50/50 MENU 2 Mini hand raised pork pies Honey & sesame cocktail sausages Assorted pate & bread with salad & Oxford sauce British cheese board with grape, celery & chutney Garden veggie sticks with dips Kettle chips Fresh fruit platter & mini cake 50/50 10.00 per person 12.00 per person 10
BARBECUE (Minimum 100 people) MENU 1 100% Beef burgers Cumberland sausages Veggie burger Sliced onions, cheddar, ketchup, condiments & dressings Assorted baps & breads Mixed leaves Classic coleslaw Fresh fruit platter Juice & water MENU 2 100% Beef Burger Cumberland sausages Sticky chicken pieces Veggie burger Sliced onions, cheddar, ketchup, condiments & dressings Assorted baps & breads 21.00 per person 23.00 per person Mixed leaves Potato salad with parsley & chives Classic coleslaw Tomato, cucumber & red onion Fresh fruit platter Juice & water 11
BARBECUE (Minimum 100 people) MENU 3 Mezze Starter boards Pitta strips and bread sticks Garden veggie sticks Olive & sundried tomato bowls Houmous & tzatziki pots 28.00 per person From the Grill Lamb Kofta Grilled minute steak Sticky chicken pieces Cajun salmon skewer Halloumi & vegetable skewers Grilled corn cobs Assorted baps & breads Additional salads Mixed leaves Potato Salad with parsley & chives Beetroot with feta & spinach Tabbouleh with fresh mint, garden peas & pomegranate Tomato, cucumber & red onion Dessert Eton mess pots Fresh fruit platter 12
BUFFET DINNER (Minimum 30 people) Please ask if you would like to see our sumptuous menus. Buffet service A two course buffet meal to include: 2 course hot or cold buffet style service form catering stations Pre-set tables for seating Table cloths Water on tables Half bottle of house wine per person from 40.00 per person Family Style Service from 40.00 per person A two course family style sharing platter meal to include: Cold deli platters & desserts from our cold buffet menu on pre-set tables for guests on arrival Table cloths Water on tables Half bottle of house wine per person 13
THREE COURSE DINNER (Minimum 50 people) Please ask if you would like to see our sumptuous menus. Three course dinner Plated starter Main course Plated dessert Table linen (cloths & linen napkins) Water on tables Half bottle of house wine per person from 80.00 per person 14
15 DRINKS RECEPTIONS
DRINKS PACKAGES (minimum 50 people) Pick a glass of Prosecco and selection of nibbles or spoil your guests with a selection of our delicious canapés. All drinks packages include water and orange juice. Full details of the nibble selections and canapés can be found on the following page. Drinks Package A One glass of Prosecco Frizzante NV Nibbles A Nibbles B Canape A Canape B 9.00 per person 11.00 per person 17.00 per person 21.00 per person Drinks Package B Two glasses of the following wines: Cielo Sauvignon Blanc, Vento Italy. Rocca Merlot, Vento Italy Nibbles A 12.00 per person Nibbles B 14.00 per person Canape A 18.00 per person Canape B 22.00 per person The packages above include staffing presence for a drinks reception of up to two hours. Drinks receptions longer than two hours may be subject to an additional staffing cost. 16
NIBBLES/CANAPÉS (minimum 50 people) Nibbles SELECTION 'A' Potato and vegetable crisps, roasted nuts & tortilla chips SELECTION 'B' Marinated olives, assorted cheese bites & seasoned bread sticks Canapés SELECTION 'A' Please choose 4 canapés per person SELECTION 'B' Please choose 6 canapés per person Additional canapés 2.75 per person 3.95 per person 4.75 per person 12.50 per person 17.50 per person CANAPÉ CHOICES Ricotta with Parma ham & figs sour dough Mini lamb kofta with coriander crème fraiche Chicken, chorizo & olive skewers Thai style chicken skewers with sweet chilli dip Caser salad croustade Boccachini, cherry tomato & olive skewer Wild mushroom & Oxford blue cheese tart Parmesan shortbread with roasted tomato confit & fresh basil Avocado mousse on black bread croutes with chilli flakes Crudities shot with houmous Asparagus & parmesan mini croustades Smoked salmon bilini with dill mascarpone Cajun salmon skewer Crab filo baskets with chilli flake & coriander King prawns with Bloody Mary salsa Cray fish & guacamole croustades Mini macaroons Mini fruit pavlova Raspberry fool in white chocolate cups Berry tart with vanilla cream Fruit skewers Eton mess shots 17
WINES Whites Cielo Sauvignon Blanc, Vento Italy 12.00 A dry white wine with crisp acidity and clean grassy fruit flavours. This is a wonderfully versatile white wine. Vaquero Unwooded Chardonnay, Monterey, California, USA 15.00 Without oak, all of the ripe rich flavours of true chardonnay character can come to the fore giving a wine that is ripe and fruity with a lovely lightness and long finish. Three Choirs Winchcome Downs, Gloucestershire, England 21.00 Martin Fowke, winemaker at Three Choirs has done us proud with the 2010 vintage, an exclusive blend of Schonburger and Siegerrebe. It s dry, fresh and very aromatic English wine at its best. Reds Rocca Merlot, Vento Italy 12.00 Beautifully light in both style and alcohol, this is a typical for wines from the prodigious Rocca stable. A pure honest merlot with fantastic purity of fruit. La Compania Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile 15.00 La Compania s Cabernet kicks up a storm with terrific colour, saturated blackberry flavours, tones of brushwood and cedar, a pure beauty, nicely crafted and honest. Lacrimus Rioja 2008, Sendero Royal, Rioja, Spain 21.00 Harmoniously balanced young Rioja, where the bright fruit is perfectly integrated with the oak, bearing all of the traditional trademark Rioja flavours. 18
WINES / OTHER Rosé Le Petit Pont Réserve Rosé 2009, Pays d Oc, France 12.00 A delicately fragrant rosé with subtle hints of ripe red fruits, cherry and strawberry dominating on the palate. Mon Rosé de Montrose 2009, Pays d Oc, France 15.00 Light and delicate, this is an eminently drinkable rosé with deliciously soft red fruit and clean singly refreshing acidity. Sparkling / Champagne Prosecco Frizzante NV, Colli Trevigiani, Enrico Bedin, (IGT), Italy 16.00 Lovely, light, gently sparkling Prosecco with the classic pear, summer apple and melon flavours, set in a delightful, soft palate, this has a gentler fizz than a sparkling wine. Champagne Gaston Dericbourg Cuvee de Reserve Brut, Pierry NV 35.00 A supple and elegant champagne, this has hints of a smoky depth and Mandois s Cuvee de Reserve has a gorgeously creamy texture, persistent mousse and a long, refreshing finish. Other Drinks Bottled beers & ciders from 3.95 Local bottled ales from 3.95 Summer Pimm s (1lt) 20.00 per Jug Soft Drinks Mineral water - sparkling and still Fruit juice - orange or apple Elderflower fizz Soft drinks Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta 3.00 per litre 3.50 per litre 3.50 per litre 2.00 each 19
CORKAGE AND LABOUR CHARGES Additional labour charges for drinks receptions Our drinks packages include a staff service charge. If you would like to order wine separately i.e. not as part of a drinks package, then the following staff charges will apply: Service Style Ratio Weekday Weekday Weekend and 8.30 to 5.00 to after 11.00pm 5.00pm 11.00pm any day Manned 1 to 40 13.00 19.00 24.00 service point per hour per hour per hour i.e. table Tray service 1 to 25 13.00 19.00 24.00 per hour per hour per hour Tray service 1 to 10 13.00 19.00 24.00 with toasts per hour per hour per hour Please note: All events will require a management presence at a flat rate of 32 per hour. All charges have a minimum 4 hour service charge. Any event not ordering from the drinks package options will be charged a minimum 6 bottles of wine. Corkage per bottle* (includes chilling, glassware, set-up and clearing after the event) 7.50 per bottle (minimum 10 bottles charge i.e. 75.00) * does not include table linen or labour service 20
EXAMINATION SCHOOLS 75-81 The High Street Oxford OX1 4BG Tel: 01865 276905 www.examschools.ox.ac.uk
William Osler House Osler Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BL Tel: 07557 190 633 Email: osler.enquiries@admin.ox.ac.uk www.venues.ox.ac.uk/osler EXAMINATION SCHOOLS 75-81 The High Street Oxford OX1 4BG Tel: 01865 276905 www.examschools.ox.ac.uk