IDEAS FOR A SUMMER BUFFET
ALPINE Food to remember
Tom Mercer Dining In 30 Batterdale Old Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5JG Telephone: 01707 269748 Mobile: 07785 376144 thekitchen@dining-in.co.uk www.dining-in.co.uk
Dining-In is a professional catering company, based in Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire, covering the Home Counties and North London. At Dining-In we believe that eating is one of life’s great pleasures. Our aim is to provide our clients with a lasting memory of excellent food and professional service. We can provide all catering equipment and marquees, plus themes for the event. We understand that celebrating one of life’s “big” occasions is special and that you want it to be perfect. Dining-In’s unique style is tailored to your needs and we will work closely with you to create a culinary experience to perfectly compliment your celebration. We will do this by…. being passionate about what we do meeting your unique needs building a menu to suit your taste and the occasion using the best quality and where possible, locally sourced produce bringing the best of new ideas from around the world to our menus treating our staff, associates and suppliers as part of our team
Fish Canapés Profiterole filled with smoked trout, creamed horseradish and oregano Tartlet of salmon and wild greens Gravadlax with sweet dill mustard sauce on toast Smoked Salmon with cream cheese and chives on brown bread Prawn cocktail croustade, of wasabi/orange/avocado, orange infused prawn, coriander leaf Seared tuna with wasabi cream on cucumber slice Bruschettas - young garlic, fruity olive oil topped with Tomato, mozzarella, basil, anchovy
Vegetarian Canapés Sweet potato parcels, leek, tomato, ground cumin and basil leaf(V) Croustade of feta, char grilled artichoke, avocado, red onion and mint (V) Turmeric wild mushroom tartlet, roasted cumin seed and coriander leaf (V) Parcels of Halloumi and cream cheese, with fresh mint(V) Roasted halves of Sweet Baby Peppers filled with Parmesan, cream cheese, rosemary, thyme(V) Mini spring rolls - vegetable (V) – prawn and pork – Peking duck Bruschettas - young garlic, fruity olive oil topped with Mozzarella, tomato paste, thyme, roasted sweet red pepper(V); Mini spring rolls - vegetable (V)
Meat Canapés Fig wrapped in Parma ham and Sage with a Balsamic reduction Small Yorkshire pudding with Aberdeen Angus Roast Beef, creamed horseradish and asparagus Strips of Aberdeen Angus Roast Beef wrapped around a Julienne of vegetables Bahn Mi Vietnamese pork balls with sweet red chili dip Spicy mini Lamb burgers, tomato salsa, on half a mini wholemeal bun Croque Monsieur, ham, cheddar cheese and mustard sauce toasty Chicken pieces marinated in lime, garam masala, Greek yoghurt and coriander leaf Honey and rosemary roasted mini sausages Mini Thai sausage rolls Bruschettas - young garlic, fruity olive oil topped with Parma ham, tomato, oregano, Shiitake mushrooms Mini spring rolls - prawn and pork or Peking duck -
A Selection of our canapés costs from £4 per head
Meat Dishes Beef Wellington (cold), thick sliced. (£6.30) Beef Sirloin Sliced, slow roasted with rosemary and Dijon mustard. (£4.65) Chicken breast marinaded in lime, garam masala, Greek yoghurt and coriander leaf. (£4.35) Chicken in a sweet chili red pepper sauce. (£2.00) Chicken breast in mango chutney, lemon grass, coriander leaf, white wine. (£4.35) Chermoula Chicken Breast, fresh herbs and Moroccan spices. (£4.35) Roast Smoked Ham, cooked with honey and ground cloves. (£1.50)
Tarts and Roulades Spinach and Gruyere Roulade, filled with carrot and ricotta puree. (£2.75) Spinach and Gruyere Roulade, filled with Asian Salmon mousse, roasted cherry tomato salsa. (£3.75) Zucchini, Halloumi tartlet with fresh herb. (£4.50) Wild Mushroom Tart, with red onion, lime leaves, coriander and cheese. (£3.20) Tart of Thai roasted Pepper, fennel, sweet potato, cheese, cumin. (£3.20) Tomato Gratinée Puff Pastry Tart (V), made with basil and Parmesan. (£3.20)
Fish Dishes Asian Salmon Fillet, marinade, ginger, spring onions, lime zest, coriander, oyster sauce. (£5.00) Smoked Haddock and Mustard Salad. (£4.00) Fillet of Smoked Trout with a creamed horseradish sauce. (£4.50)
Salads and Vegetables Tomato and Basil Salad, with balsamic and olive oil. (£1.00) Austrian Potato Salad. (£1.20) Salad of Charlotte Potatoes and Green Beans, tossed in olive oil, lemon. (£2.95) Salad of baked New Potatoes, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, lemon, parsley and olives. (£2.85) Salad of Fennel, red chili, dill, parsley, lemon, red onion and olive oil. (£3.00) Greek Rice Salad, with peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, chives, olives. (£1.75) Salad of Broad bean, Runner bean, peas, olive oil, balsamic, parsley, black pepper. (£2.50) Couscous with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, red peppers and basil. (£2.00) Roasted Vegetables, olive oil and reduced balsamic. (£3.25)
(Individual tarts or servings) Lemon and Lime Tart, In Hazelnut pastry with raspberries (£3.25) Very Best Chocolate Roulade, Filled with chestnut purée cream and Raspberries. (£3.25) Chocolate Tartlet, with a crème pâtissière and strawberries and strawberry coulis. (£3.25) Chocolate Souflé Cake, filled with mascarpone cream and strawberries. (£3.25) Tarte fine aux pommes à la tatin, with a Calvados coulis, served with cinnamon ice cream. (£3.25) Hazelnut tart filled with Crème Pâtissière, blackberry and apples, with a hazelnut crumble sprinkled over. (£3.25) Pavlova filled with whipped cream and raspberries. (£3.25) Meringue Roulade, filled with strawberries, pistachio and whipped cream. (£3.25) Lemon Meringue Roulade, filled with raspberries and whipped cream. (£3.25) Meringue with crème Pâtissière, topped with raspberries, strawberries and blueberries with a berry and Cointreau coulis. (£3.25) Saffron Poached Pear, filled with sultanas, pistachios, yoghurt, plus saffron syrup. (£4.00) Individual Chocolate Brownies, soft and luxurious, topped with mascarpone custard and fanned strawberry. (£4.00) Zesty Orange and Lemon Cheese Cake, with a cinnamon and ginger biscuit base. (£3.25) Berries – Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries. (£3.25)
Waiting staff To ensure the highest quality of service and to compliment our delicious food we always use our own carefully selected waiting staff to attend to your guests (charged according to guest numbers and time on site). Additional Services We would be delighted to quote for and offer these valuable additional services ….. Rate * Front of House Manager Bar staff Speciality bar staff Waitresses and Waiters Master of Ceremonies Stewards & Door Management Car parking attendants Marquee hire Tables & Chairs Table Linen Cutlery, Crockery Flowers for the dining room/marquee, place settings, table decorations AV Sound Equipment
£350.00 Per event £12.00 Per hour £15.00 Per hour £15.00 Per hour £35.00 Per hour £15.00 Per hour £9.00 Per hour From £195 Per event From £15 Per event From £25 Per event From £35 Per event From £300 Per event From £120 Per day
* Prices are for illustration only. Your quote will depend on venue, number of guests and any special requirements you might have.
Menu Prices: .
Our quotation Includes the cost of the food, coffee, tea, milk and sugar. Other costs are not included and will be quoted for separately once we know the number of guests and we have agreed the menu and the services you require.
Staff:
We provide our own staff to serve canapés, pre lunch/dinner drinks, the meal and accompanying wines, digestifs (brandy liqueurs etc.), coffee and tea, and to tidy up the kitchen. The number of hours on-site will be clearly shown on the quotation. Any hours worked beyond those quoted will be chargeable. The rate charged for unquoted working hours beyond midnight will be subject to an uplift of 40% per hour
Breakages:
All breakages have to be paid for by the client, at the full replacement cost
Payment:
At the time the proposal is accepted a deposit of £100 will secure the day, followed by a deposit of 50% of the total price six weeks before the event. The balance will be due 7 days before the date of the event. If any additions are made after this, they will be paid for on the day. Please make cheques payable to “T A Mercer”
Variations:
Changes to guest numbers may be made up to 2 weeks prior to the event date and any alterations in costs will be reflected in a revised quotation - payment terms as above.
Cancellation:
As we incur significant cost in preparing for your event, a cancellation charge will be applied Within 14 days of the event - 25% of the total cost. Within 7 days of the event - 50% of the total cost Within 3 days of the event - 100% of the total cost.
Tom Mercer Dining In 30 Batterdale Old Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5JG Telephone: 07785 376144 Home: 01707 269748 thekitchen@gmail.com www. dining-in.co.uk
IDEAS Dining-in
provides an individual, highly personalised service using the very best of locally sourced ingredients. Whether it's a drinks and canapĂŠ party, a relaxed or formal dinner, a finger/fork buffet, a firework party or just lunching with friends, we will design a meal to meet your needs. Generally early preparation is done off site, brought to your location, finished and served, leaving you time to relax and enjoy yourself. These menus are just suggestions - our expertise is creating a fine dining experience tailored to your needs and requirements. We look forward to cooking for you and your friends.
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