WELCOME. Whether it s a working lunch, impressive cocktail reception, generous buffet or gala dinner our catering team pride themselves in producing show stopping menus for all dietary needs. Our aim is to make the time you spend with us as memorable as possible. With this in mind we have created a wide range of menu options and dining packages to delight your guests during your event. As part of our commitment to responsible farming, we are proud that our catering team are active members of the Soil Association, Fairtrade Foundation, Red Tractor and Marine Stewardship Council. Bookings Catering should be booked with at least 7 working days notice. Not all items may be available at short notice but alternatives will be sourced. Increasing numbers of catering at short notice is not always guaranteed. To book catering for events on campus, please email conference.centre@solent.ac.uk or call 02382 015757 Food Safety To ensure Solent Conference Centre is able to fulfil food safety legislation and legal obligations, external companies are prohibited to bring third party food and beverage suppliers on to our premises. For advice on what is permitted, please contact conference.centre@solent.ac.uk Dietary Key V Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Nut Free Dairy Free Allergy Advice: Our team understand that allergies present a serious problem for some people. While we can make arrangements to provide foods in which allergens are not included as an ingredient, we cannot guarantee that traces of nominated food allergens can remain completely absent from dishes as these foods may be handled and stored in the same areas as nominated allergens. Please notify the catering team at the time of booking if any of your guests have noted an allergy. All prices quoted are subject to VAT at 20% All menu items and prices are subject to change without notice, based upon availability. Some service charges may be applicable for larger events. CONTACT. SOLENT CONFERENCE CENTRE, THE SPARK, SOLENT UNIVERSITY, EAST PARK TERRACE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, UK, SO14 0YN TEL: 02382 015757 EMAIL: conference.centre@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/conferences Twitter: @SolentUniCC FB: /SolentUniCC
BREAKFAST. Minimum order for each item: 4 Price per person: Chargrilled British back bacon served in a maize topped soft white roll 3.25 British Cumberland sausage served in a maize topped soft white roll 3.25 Roasted Quorn sausage served in a maize topped soft white roll 3.25 Patisserie selection A selection of mini pastries, blueberry & double chocolate mini muffins and a fresh fruit basket 2.25 Fresh fruit compote, granola & yoghurt shot 1.75 Fresh fruit platter 2.95 Breakfast canapés 4.55 Mini smoked salmon and cream cheese croissant, smoky bacon and sundried tomato tartlet and pea and mint frittata 4
DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE. Price per person: 35 (includes room hire, stationery packs & AV) Minimum order: 15 people In room: Bottled water, cordial and sweets On arrival: Filter coffee and tea infusions served with mini pastries Mid-morning break: Filter coffee and tea infusions served with biscuits Lunch: Finger Buffet 1 Afternoon break: Filter coffee and tea infusions served with cookies Upgrade to Finger Buffet 2 = 38.75 per person Upgrade to Finger Buffet 3 = 41.00 per person Upgrade to Cold Fork Buffet = 45.75 per person 5
FINGER BUFFET. Minimum order for each buffet: 4 Finger Buffet 1 A selection of sandwiches Cajun spiced chicken breast kebab with a bbq dipping sauce Smoked bacon, mature cheddar cheese & scallion tartlet Spinach and feta bites with a blue cheese dipping sauce V Mini vegetable samosa V Finger Buffet 2 A selection of mini rolls Lamb kofta with a mint yoghurt dipping sauce Mature cheddar and caramelized red onion tartlet V Indian selection with mango chutney (To include vegetable pakora, onion bhaji, aloo tikki & vegetable samosa) Vegetable crudités with tomato salsa V (To include red pepper, cucumber, cherry tomato & carrot) Price per person: 7.50 11.25 Finger Buffet 3 A selection of sandwiches and wraps Chicken tikka kebab with mango chutney Breaded butterfly prawn with a sweet chilli dipping sauce Mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil tartlet V Vegetable dim sum V Vegan Finger Buffet A selection of vegan sandwiches Indian selection with a mango chutney dip (To include vegetable pakora, onion bhaji, vegetable samosa, aloo tikka) Vegetable crudités with red pepper hummus Vegan bruschetta with caramelized onion chutney Vegan style cheese 13.50 10.50 Gluten Free Finger Buffet 10.50 A selection of gluten free wraps Cajun chicken skewer with sweet chilli dip Baked falafel with mango chutney dip Vegetable crudités with red pepper hummus 6
COLD FORK BUFFET. Price per person: 18.25 Minimum order: 6 Choose three from the following Marinated chicken breast served with baby spinach, feta cheese, sun blushed tomato and a basil mayonnaise Grilled salmon caesar served with crispy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, avocado with parmesan shavings and caesar sauce Rare roast topside of beef served with fresh watercress, plum tomatoes, salad and a horseradish mayonnaise Mustard and brown sugar baked gammon served with a piccalilli Mediterranean tortilla V roasted peppers, courgettes, plum tomatoes and fresh basil with mature cheddar cheese Roasted beetroot, orange & feta cheese salad V cumin, roasted beetroot with zesty orange, feta cheese, mixed leaves and a balsamic dressing Choose three from the following: Warm buttered new potatoes Creamy coleslaw Greek salad Tomato, red onion and fresh basil Caesar salad Indian spiced rice Roasted vegetable pesto pasta All Cold Fork Buffets served with: Selection of bread rolls and butter and a mini dessert each Hot dessert is available upon request - Fruit crumble with cream Chocolate sponge with chocolate sauce 1.00 surcharge 7
WORKING LUNCH Each platter serves 4 people, all working lunches are served with kettle chips and a fruit basket Gold Meat sandwich platter Price per platter: 28.50 5 rounds Gluten free platter Price per platter: 29.50 5 rounds Platinum Meat sandwich platter Price per platter: 28.50 5 rounds Platinum mixed mini roll platter Price per platter: 29.50 3 rolls per person Fish sandwich platter Price per platter: 28.50 5 rounds Platinum mixed wrap platter Price per platter: 29.50 1 wrap per person Vegetarian sandwich platter V Price per platter: 29.50 5 rounds Vegan sandwich platter Price per platter: 29.50 5 rounds 8
SHARING PLATTERS. Minimum order for each platter: 4 Charcuterie Platter Price per person: 8.75 Sliced cured meats Sun blazed tomatoes Rustic marinated black olives Baby gherkins Caramelized red onion chutney Bread selection with butter Anti Pasti Platter Price per person: 9.50 Chargrilled vegetables (red pepper, aubergine, courgette) Pickled vegetables Rustic marinated black olives Sun blazed tomatoes Caramelized red onion chutney Red pepper hummus Bread selection with butter Seafood Platter Price per person: 10.95 Japanese bubble prawns Peppered mackerel fillet with grain mustard mayonnaise Roasted smoked salmon pieces with sweet chilli sauce Bread basket selection with butter Salad and fresh lemon wedges Vegetarian Platter Price per person: 9.50 Vegetarian wrap platter Roasted vegetable and feta sausage roll Chickpea, mozzarella and sundried tomato scotch egg Caramelised red onion and tomato savoury tartlets Bite size chocolate brownie and fresh fruit skewers 9
ENERGY BOOST MENU. Minimum order for each item: 4 Designed to energise and aid concentration and to get your creativity flowing! Perfect for team building or away days. Energy Boost Buffet Price per person: 9.50 A selection from the following, one per person plus fruit pot Chicken, avocado, kale & pasta kilner jar salad Poached salmon, soft boiled egg, cherry tomatoes and little gem kilner jar salad Roasted cauliflower, broccoli and chickpea with cherry tomatoes kilner jar salad Red pepper hummus and little gem kilner jar salad Granola, yoghurt and fresh fruit pots Energy Snacks Naked fruit and nut bar 1.50 Mini Graze box 1.75 Organic flapjack 1.75 10
DESSERTS. Minimum order for each item: 4 Mini cake selection 3.95 Includes: carrot cake, raspberry velvet, toffee, apple, chocolate drizzle, lemon drizzle Gluten free mini cake selection 3.95 Includes: sticky pavlova, polenta cake, white chocolate panna cotta, strawberry cheesecake Cupcake selection 1.85 Sweet treat selection 3.95 Includes: mini fruit scones with cream, rich chocolate brownie, filled macaroon Seasonal fruit platter 3.75 Chef s selection of 3.25 cold desserts Description available upon request Free from mini cake 2.45 selection Cheese platter 5.50 Mature cheddar, stilton and brie served with cracker selection, grapes and red onion marmalade chutney 11
DRINKS. Minimum order for each item: 4 Filter Coffee Flask serving 12 15.00 Price per person: Flavia Barista 1.60 1 serving per person (includes: Americano, latte, cappuccino, hot chocolate and more) Tea 1 serving per person Jacksons Fairtrade English breakfast Price per person: 1.00 Flavoured tea infusions 1.25 Still mineral water 1ltr (per bottle, serves 4) 2.25 Sparkling mineral water 1ltr (per bottle, serves 4) 2.25 Orange juice 1ltr (per jug, serves 4) 2.75 Apple juice 1ltr (per jug, serves 4) 2.75 Cranberry juice 1ltr (per jug, serves 4) 2.75 Jug of iced tap water (per jug, serves 4) 1.30 Add-on items; Luxury biscuits Price per person: 0.75 Gluten free chocolate chip shortbread biscuits 0.80 Chocolate torsade 1.50 Cinnamon danish 1.50 Cake slice 1.60 Lazy Days Free From cake 2.45 12
CANAPÉS. 7.25 per person 5 per person, will include a selection of: Tomato & Basil on Pretzel Beef & Cream Cheese on Wholemeal Bread Foie Gras with Pistachio & Apricot Shrimp Curry on Multiseed Bread Goats Cheese, Pesto & Pine Nut on Rye Salmon & Cream Cheese Blini Smoked Salmon Rillette Chorizo & Gorgonzola on Pretzel 13
3 COURSE CELEBRATION MENU. Minimum order: 10 persons Price per person: 30.00 Including your choice of one starter, one main course and one dessert from the following (pre-order options in advance); Choose one starter from the following: Seasonal soup of the day Seasonal salad of the day King prawn & grapefruit cocktail with cherry tomatoes & baby gem lettuce Bread basket selection with butter Choose one main from the following: Dingley Dell pork chops slowly baked in New Forest cider with apple wedges Seared chicken supreme with a tarragon, chestnut mushroom and white wine sauce Braised feather blade of beef with red wine & shallots Roasted vegetable stacks with halloumi, tomato and basil olive oil dressing Aubergine tagine with black olives and preserved lemons with pomegranate couscous Choose one dessert from the following: Lemon posset with shortbread Rich Belgian chocolate tart with Chantilly cream and fresh raspberries 14