Event catering, Weddings, Parties & celebrations.

Sample Menus

This is just a selection of the menus we can produce.
We'll work with you to create a menu that suits your event. 

 

We cater to your ideas, themes and tastes and from this we can create a menu specifically for your special occasion. We can guide you through the
planning of your event with the menu choice, staffing, table laying and hire
of equipment.

Many years of experience catering in a variety of different venues from village halls to tipis serving sharing platters to 3 course seated meals has proved that with advanced planning anything is possible!


Canapés


We recommend:

3-4 canapés per guest if served before a 3 course meal

5-6 canapés per guest if served instead of a starter before a 2 course meal

10-12 canapés per guest if no other food is being served

We offer a range of hot and cold, exotic or traditional canapés that look and taste amazing.

They include vegetarian and gluten free and are served in a variety of different ways on ceramic, glass, wood, slate and on sipping spoons.

 

Meat Canapés

Chorizo cups with feta, mint and slow roasted cherry tomatoes

Pork and herb terrine on crostini with chilli jam

Indonesian chicken on mini poppadum's

Tortilla with chorizo, manchego and salsa

Mini Moroccan lamb burger with harissa mayo

Filo basket with Asian beef salad

Pastrami, gherkin and American mustard on crostini

Mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and horseradish

Honey and mustard glazed baby sausages

Chicken satay skewers

Mini cheeseburger with dill pickle and ketchups.

Fish Canapés

Thai fishcakes on lime spiked mayo

Newspaper cones of fish and chips with tartare sauce

Freshwater prawn and guacamole on crostini

Filo basket with coriander prawns

Smoked salmon, dill, caviar on blinis

Lemon, chilli and garlic skewered king prawns

Vegetarian Canapés

Parmesan shortbreads with mozzarella and slow roast cherry tomatoes

Filo basket with wild mushrooms and tarragon crème fraiche

Aubergine caviar and mint on crostini

Baby spinach roulades with herbed cheese, sundried tomatoes and roasted peppers

Roasted baby new potatoes with soured cream and chive dip

Courgette and feta cakes

Bombay potato on mini poppadum

Sweet Canapés

Baby peanut butter brownies

Lemon shortbreads with raspberries

Baby cupcakes

Meringues with raspberries and cream

Fresh fruit mini tartlets

Tiny heart shortcakes with strawberries and cream


Three Course Menu

Here are just a few dishes from our menu, we are very flexible, talk to us there is more available


Starters

Smoked salmon blinis: oak smoked salmon, lemon and dill, lump fish caviar, rocket

Caprese salad bruschetta: mozzarella, vine tomato, fresh basil on garlic bruschetta with rocket and marinated olives

Antipasti plate: salami milano, roasted mixed peppers, canteloupe melon, marinated mozzarella pearls, spinach and gorgonzola frittata, marinated olives and warm ciabatta bread

Chicken liver parfait: with onion jam and artisan breads

Warm goats cheese salad: served on a croute with balsamic and sultana dressing and baby leaves

Thai salmon salad: salmon marinated with lemongrass, ginger and lime served with peanut sauce and dressed Thai salad

Crab and avocado bruschetta: crabmeat, smashed avocado, salmon caviar, lemon, dressed rocket leaves

Prosciutto and pecorino salad: with cantaloupe and galia melon, rocket with raspberry dressing

Whipped goats cheese and beetroot and herb salad: with rye bread

 

Main Course

Chicken with spinach and parma ham: lightly poached, sliced, with roasted pepper and tomato jus

Supreme of lemon and herb marinated chicken: on minted broad beans and garden peas with baby carrots and chicken jus

Lamb wellington: lamb fillet, wild mushrooms, port and redcurrant sauce, shallot puree

Supreme of chicken filled with mozzarella, basil & sundried tomatoes: on basil and cherry tomato gnocchi, tomato and basil jus, French beans

Beef in rioja: blade of beef, marinated with rioja and herbs, slow braised

Rosemary and garlic infused rump of lamb: on minted crushed peas and broad beans, honey glazed baby carrots, lamb jus

Lemon and herb crusted baked fillet of salmon: with lemon and chive butter sauce, crushed new potatoes

Roast topside of beef: Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus, horseradish sauce

Wild mushroom wellington: with spinach and artichoke hearts, mushroom and chive sauce

Baked halloumi with panzanella: with sweet potato, red onion and puy lentils

Unless stated on the menu all dishes served with your choice of potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Desserts

White chocolate torte: scattered with white chocolate shards and buttons with raspberry sauce

Peanut butter brownie: with warm peanut sauce

Chocolate profiterole cheesecake: served with warm fudge sauce

Raspberry swirl meringues: with red berry compote and Chambord infused whipped cream

Passionfruit and lime tart: mango sauce and fresh raspberries

Banoffee cheesecake: with butterscotch sauce and caramelised bananas

Chocolate fudge brownie: with salted caramel sauce

Lemon Eton mess: lemon curd, whipped cream, mini meringues, seasonal berries

Strawberry pannacotta: with shortbread


Sharing Boards

Can be served as a starter or as part of a fork buffet


Mezze

Choose from –

Yoghurt spiced chicken skewers

Lamb kofte kebabs (served warm)

Falafel

Roasted red pepper hummus

Baba Ganoush (smoky aubergine dip)

Spiced pickled red cabbage

Tabbouleh

Lemon and fennel marinated feta

Mediterranean marinated olives

Roasted vegetable salad

Warm flatbread

Antipasto

Choose from –

Salami Milano

Prosciutto

Frittata with spinach and gorgonzola

Mozzarella, tomato and basil salad with pesto dressing

Roasted red peppers

Italian pasta salad with parmesan shavings

Marinated mixed olives

Cantaloupe melon

Marinated mozzarella pearls

Warm ciabatta bread

Tapas

Choose from –

Chorizo picante

Smoky chicken skewers

Spanish tortilla

Goats cheese fennel and red pepper tart

Gazpacho salad

Andalucian rice salad

Marinated olives

Manchego cheese

Patatas bravas (served warm)

Crusty bread


 Sausage and Mash Menu


Locally made sausages by Kings Farm in Wendover who rear and sell their own fresh meat. Their high quality sausages are made on site to their own recipes including their signature sausage “The Wendover Royal”

Choose from the following flavours –

Honey Roast
(A good choice for a large gathering as it suits everyone)

Wendover royal (herbed)

Chilli and garlic

Cracked black pepper

Pork and mustard

Sage and red onion

Pork and leek

Pork and stilton

Cumberland

Gluten free

“Three little pigs trio”
Your choice of 3 different flavours served as a trio of sausages

Vegetarian Sausages Available

We offer a choice of different mashes, gravies and vegetable accompaniments


 Bowl Food


Also known as “mini meals” are an informal way to offer a choice of different dishes to your guests. Easy to eat with just a fork or spoon they are great for evening food where guests have already feasted on a 3 course meal.

Some dishes from our bowl food menu

Thai green chicken curry, coconut and ginger rice

Beef bourguignon, crushed new potatoes

Cumberland sausage, mash and onion gravy

Chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, coriander yoghurt, mini poppadums

Moroccan lamb tagine, lemon and herb cous cous

BBQ pork, boston baked beans

Beef chilli, rice, cheese, guacamole

Cod goujons, skinny chips, mushy peas, tartare Sauce

Red pepper & bean chilli, rice, cheese, guacamole (v)

Paneer tikka masala, basmati rice, coriander yoghurt, mini poppadums (v)


 Finger Food


This is a small selection of what is available

Fingers of poached salmon and dill tart

Chicken satay skewers with peanut dipping sauce

Sweet onion and thyme sausage rolls

Sundried tomato and gruyere savoury mini muffins

Falafel skewers with hummus

Blinis with Mexican bean, spring onion and soured cream

Blinis with freshwater prawn and guacamole

Spinach roulade

Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil skewers

Smoked bacon, mature cheddar and leek savoury muffins

Fingers of goats cheese and caramelised onion tart

Fingers of mozzarella, basil and tomato tart

Pork pie wedges with chutney

Baby scotch eggs

Vegetable pakora with mango chutney

Dessert finger food selection also available


Hot & Cold Fork Buffet Menu


Hot Fork Buffet Menu

A selection of dishes there are more available

Chicken in chianti

Mediterranean chicken en croute

Spanish chicken

Tarragon chicken

Moroccan lamb tagine

Hungarian beef goulash

Burgundy braised beef

Pork cassoulet

Pecorino and pesto crusted fillet of salmon

Aubergine and chickpea tagine (v)

Mushroom stroganoff (v)

Served with a selection of vegetables & your choice of

Lemon and herb buttered new potatoes

Herbed rice

Buttered mashed potatoes

Thyme roasted potatoes

Roasted new potatoes with garlic and rock salt

Lemon and Coriander cous cous

A selection of desserts is also available

Cold Fork Buffet Menu

A selection of dishes from our menu

Side of poached salmon with dill and mustard sauce

Lemon, cucumber, crevettes, watercress

Salmon satay

Thai salad, sesame dressing

Salmon nicoise

Baby plum tomatoes, French beans, olives, anchovies, dijon dressing

Tarragon chicken

On lemon courgettes and asparagus

Indonesian chicken on coriander rice

Maple and mustard glazed ham

Roast topside of beef

Balsamic shallots

Goats cheese and caramelised onion tart

Mozzarella, basil and roasted cherry tomato tart

A selection of breads and butter

A selection of salads

(some examples)

Vine tomato, cucumber and coriander

Tomato, red onion and mozzarella

Greek salad

Gazpacho salad

Ruby coleslaw

American coleslaw

Casablanca cous cous

Indian rice

New potato salad with soured cream, gherkins and chives

Feta and mint tabbouleh

Honey and mustard dressed green salad

Leaf salad with light balsamic dressing

A selection of desserts are available


BARBECUES


Parties and Celebrations

A BBQ provides maximum flexibility for a party or celebration. Whether hosted in your own garden at home or at a venue, hall or marquee.

Our menu offers the choice of a full main meal with salads, breads, sauces and desserts or a simpler menu of perhaps sausages, homemade burgers and chicken served in rolls or artisan breads.

We marinate all our meats using fresh ingredients with emphasis on flavour.

Both menus can be served hot from the grill on sharing platters to tables for guests to serve themselves or buffet style where you can be assisted by our team of staff.

Weddings

Treating your guests to a BBQ at your wedding is a great way to informally host a wedding reception. Our fabulous selection of BBQ foods served hot from the grill are complemented by your choice of seasonal salads, sauces and breads.

Platters of hot barbecued foods can be served to the tables with sharing bowls of salads for guests to serve themselves or from a buffet table assisted by our team of staff.

Evening Food

Sausages hot from the BBQ served in rolls or bread with a selection of sauces or our homemade burgers or bacon rolls are a great way to provide your guests with a welcome hot bite during the evening’s celebrations.

Street Food

Spicy marinated meats and vegetables served in pittas, flatbreads and wraps offer your guests an on trend light meal while they dance the night away.

BBQ Menu

A small selection of dishes from our BBQ menu

There is more available please ask to see the full menu

Ginger soy chicken breast fillets

Rosemary lamb chops with mustard mint dressing

Thai lime and coconut chicken

Spicy masala tiger prawn skewers

Soy and wasabi salmon with sesame noodle salad

Sirloin steak with garlic and parsley butter

Beef satays with coriander, honey and ginger glaze

Mexican pork chops with pineapple lime salsa

A selection of butchers pork sausages served with onion marmalade

(Some of the flavours available include – chilli and garlic, cracked blackpepper, pork and leek, sage and red onion many more available)

Homemade lamb and feta burger

Vegetarian

Chargrilled aubergine with lemon tahini sauce

Paneer tikka skewers with new potatoes, peppers and red onion with spiced mango raita

Portobello burger – mushroom, dijon and balsamic

Salads and Vegetables

Slow roast tomato salad

Parsley, mint and lemon bulgur wheat salad

American style coleslaw

Sesame noodle salad

New potato salad with soured cream, spring onions and chives

Lemon chargrilled courgettes

Chargrilled corn-on-the cob with coriander chilli butter

A Selection of Dishes From the Evening BBQ menu

Butchers pork sausages: served in a roll or crusty bread with onion marmalade, ketchup, brown sauce and mustard

Wood smoked bacon: served in a roll or crusty bread with ketchup and brown sauce

Homemade beefburger: (many flavours available) served with cheese, pickles, onions and relish


Sample Remembrance Menu

Included are four sandwiches per head and your choice of six finger foods – savoury, sweet or a mixture of both.

Plates, paper napkins and delivery within 20 miles of Aylesbury is also Included.


For example –

A selection of sandwiches (four pieces per head)

Honey roast ham, wholegrain mustard mayo

Mozzarella, basil and tomato (v)

Coronation chicken, leaves

Egg mayonnaise, chives (v)

Poached salmon, lemon mayonnaise

Herbed cheese, cucumber (v)

Choose six from the following –

Honey and mustard glazed mini sausages

Thai chicken skewers

Salmon, spring onion and dill tart

Sweet onion and thyme sausage rolls

Vegetable samosas

Blinis, smoked salmon, cream cheese

Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet Chilli Sauce

Goats cheese and caramelised onion tart

Mature cheddar and leek savoury muffins

Red pepper and manchego tortilla

Bowls of crisps and Snacks

Mini savoury eggs

Pork pie wedges with chutney

Caramel apple cake

Lemon drizzle cake

Chocolate drizzle brownies

Victoria sponge cake

Butterfly cakes

Fruit tartlets

Butterfly cakes

Coffee and walnut cake

Fruit cake

Iced carrot cake

Lemon shortbread

Chocolate sponge cake

 

For an additional price we can provide the following:

Tea, coffee and fruit juices

Staff to set up, serve tea and coffee and cold drinks, clear away

Hire of Equipment such as tea cups, saucers, teapots, cafetieres, urn, wine glasses & tumblers, table linen

A selection from our menu served on tiered cake stands to the tables

A selection of finger sandwiches

Poached salmon with lemon & dill

Free range egg mayonnaise with chives (v)

Soft cheese with ribbons of cucumber (v)

Bombay spiced chicken with leaves

Yorkshire ham with mustard mayonnaise

Optional additional savouries

Sweet onion and thyme sausage rolls

Spinach roulade

Baby filo baskets

Cocktail sausages

Scones with strawberry preserve and clotted cream

Choose three from the following –

Chocolate brownies

Little cupcakes

Fresh fruit tartlets

Lemon drizzle cakes

Chocolate, pistachio and strawberry macarons

Patisserie selection

Baby iced carrot cakes

Lemon shortbread

Coffee served in cafetieres and English tea

A selection from our menu served from a buffet table
(also suitable for a Funeral Tea)

A selection of sandwiches

Garnished with watercress, cherry tomatoes and fresh fruits

Sweet onion and thyme sausage rolls

Spinach roulade (v)

Goats cheese and caramelised onion tart (v)

Parma ham and gruyere tart

Mini savoury mature cheddar and leek muffins (v)

Scones with strawberry preserve and clotted cream

Choose three from the following –

Victoria jam sponge

Rich fruit cake

Chocolate brownies

Coffee and walnut

Lemon drizzle

Sticky toffee

Iced carrot cake

Lemon shortbread

Cupcakes

Chocolate eclairs

Raspberry meringues

Presented on cake stands and white ceramic and garnished with flowers

Coffee served in cafetieres and English tea