Well SeasonedCotswold Caterers

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Our menus are not set, they can be used as suggestions and offer a guideline for pricing.

If required, we can offer friendly, professional advice to ensure we deliver a delicious and well balanced menu for you and your guests. Please let us know if you have any favourite ingredients or dishes we have not listed.

If you would like to mix & match any combination of dishes beyond those listed, including suggestions of your own, we would be very pleased to look at your choices and send over a revised quote.

For orders for over 50 guests we offer a complimentary tasting for 2, on receipt of deposit.

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Traditional Style
Wedding Breakfast

The price for 3 courses (starter, main and dessert) is shown beside each main course item and includes VAT.

Canapés are priced separately and supplements are mentioned where appropriate.

Canapés

Choose 4 types of canapé (2 of each canapé per person, 8 in total). You can adjust the quantity if you wish.

All canapés can be offered as a starter.

Vegetarian Canapés

(V) = Vegan

  • Mushroom, Spinach, Tamari and Cream Tartlets
  • Endive, Stilton and Honey
  • Warm Asparagus Spears and Hollandaise Sauce (V on request)
  • Cheddar and Cayenne Cookies, Beetroot Ketchup and Goats Cheese
  • Pea Soup, Feta, Mint and Pepper oil (V on request)
  • Chilled Gazpacho, Basil Oil (V)
  • Tempura Vegetables, Soy, Sesame and Ginger Dipping Sauce (V)
  • Marinated Greek Kalamata Olives, Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes (V on request)
  • Selection of Sushi, Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi
  • Stuffed Mushrooms with Apricots, Stilton & Walnuts
  • Sun Blushed Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers with Basil
  • Tofu and Red Pepper Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce (V)
  • Broccoli & Creamy Blue Cheese Tart
  • Sweet Potato Sliced & topped with Guacamole & Charred Red Pepper (V)

Fish Canapés

  • Tuna Tartare with Sesame Toast
  • Selection of Sushi, Asparagus, Avocado, Salmon, Tuna, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi (V on request)
  • Caesar Salad
  • Smoked Mackerel Fish Cakes, Sweet Chilli Jam
  • Mediterranean Crevettes, Curry Mayonnaise
  • Gravadlax of Salmon, Honey, Dill and Mustard Sauce with Sourdough Rye
  • Crab Tarts
  • Grilled Mussels, Coriander and Hazelnut Butter
  • Oysters with shallot Vinaigrette (supplement – £2.80 per Oyster)
  • Warmed Smoked Mackerel and leek tart

Meat Canapés

  • Soy and Ginger Roasted Belly of Pork with Poached Rhubarb
  • Chinese Duck Breast Pancakes with Jammy Ginger Plums
  • Spiced Coconut and Lamb Skewers
  • Guilin Chicken Skewers
  • Chicken liver parfait, Bruchetta and Apple Chutney
  • Chorizo Sausage with Pea Puree
  • Rare Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding & Horseradish Cream
  • Local Award Winning Cocktail Sausages with a Wholegrain Mustard & Honey Dip

Starters

The price for 3 courses (starter, main and dessert) is shown beside each main course item and includes VAT.

All Canapés listed above can also be offered as a starter, but will affect the price per person for 3 courses.

Single Starters

  • Course Country Pate, Fruit Chutney, Celeriac, Apple and Walnut Slaw, Home Baked Wholemeal Seeded Roll
  • Mediterranean Crevette Cocktail, Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Brioche
  • Terrine of Confit Pork and Celeriac, Beetroot and Apple Salad
  • Candied, Golden & Baby Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Walnut Pesto
  • Ham Hock and Pea Terrine with Home made ‘Branston’ Style Pickle and Celeriac Remoulade
  • Provencal Fish Soup, Rouille, Grated Gruyere and Croutons
  • Beetroot Cured Salmon, Watercress, Horseradish Cream, Home Baked Sourdough Rye Bread
  • Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fish Cakes, Tarragon, Chervil, Spring Onion, Gherkin and Caper Salad with Mushy Peas
  • Endive, Apricot and Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Butternut Squash and Cheddar Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Home Baked Wholemeal Roll
  • Thai Lobster Salad, Mango, Tomato, Cucumber, coriander and Lime £5 supplement
  • Carpaccio Beef with Rocket and Parmesan £5 supplement
  • Steak Tartare with Toasted Home Baked Ciabatta £5 supplement
  • Baked Aubergine & Pomegranate Salad with Yoghurt & Fresh Mint
  • Crab Arancini, Pickled Cucumber & Radish Salad, Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Poached Stuffed Chicken, Curried Creamy Leeks and Oyster Mushrooms

Starter Sharing Boards

Sharing boards are prepared for the number of guests at the table

Vegetarian

  • Grilled Summer Vegetables
  • Halloumi & Basil Pesto
  • Harissa Spiced Humous
  • Beetroot, Cumin & Coriander Falafels
  • Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
  • Home Baked Nigella Seed Flat Bread

‘Fruits de Mer’

  • Mediterranean Crevettes
  • North Atlantic Prawns
  • Brown Shrimp
  • Oyster
  • Beetroot Cured Salmon
  • Mussels
  • Scallop, Served with Lemon, Shallot Vinegar, Homemade Mayonnaise
  • Home Baked Wholemeal Roll & Sourdough Rye
    (£8.00 Supplement)

Fish

  • Beetroot Cured Salmon
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Terrine
  • Potted Shrimps
  • Watercress, Horseradish Cream, Courgette, Carrot, gherkin Tarragon and Dill Slaw
  • Sesame Toast & Home Baked Sourdough Rye Bread
    (£4.50 Supplement)

Charcuterie

  • Selection of Locally Cured Meats
  • Pickles, Chutney
  • Celeriac Remoulade
  • Home Baked Multi Seed Baked Roll & Sourdough Rye

Meat

  • Ham Hock and Pea Terrine
  • Coarse Country Paté
  • Terrine of Confit Pork and Celeriac, with Fig and Apple Chutney
  • Piccalilli, Home made ‘Branston’ Style Pickle
  • Beetroot and Apple Salad
  • Home Baked Multi Seed Roll & Sourdough Rye
    (£4.50 Supplement)

Main Courses

Main course prices include starter, main course, dessert.
All vegetarian meals can be made vegan, with exception of the Grilled Summer Vegetables & Goats Cheese Puff Pastry Tart.

Vegetarian

  •  Trio of Homemade Vegetarian Sausages, Celeriac Puree, Braised Puy Lentils, and Caramelised Red Onion Gravy
  • Wild Mushroom Wellington with a Red Wine and Thyme Jus
  • Chickpea and Aubergine Tagine, Quinoa, Apricot and Roasted Cashew Nuts
  • Roasted Squash, stuffed with almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, puy lentils and vegetables with a Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and Red Wine Jus
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables & Goats Cheese Puff Pastry Tart with a Sweet Tomato Coulis

Fish

  • ½ Cornish Lobster Warm with Garlic Butter or Cold with Homemade Mayonnaise Hand Cut Chips
    (May 1st-Sept 30th)
  • Poached Hake with Courgette, Mussels, Saffron and Chervil Sauce
  • Seabass with Braised Fennel, New Potatoes and Lemon
  • Herb Crusted Cod, Tomato Fondue, Wilted Spinach and White Wine and Herb Emulsion
  • Fruits de mer – Mediterranean Crevettes, North Atlantic Prawns, Brown Shrimp, Oyster, Beetroot Cured Salmon,
    Mussels, Scallop, Served with Lemon, Shallot Vinegar, Homemade Mayonnaise, Sourdough Rye
  • Poached T-Bone of Turbot with Brown Shrimp Butter, New Potatoes, Samphire & Mixed Beans

Meat

  • Well Seasoned Cotswold Caterers Home Reared Whole Roast Hogget
    Legs, Shoulders and Racks Roasted with Fennel, Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Fresh Herbs and Garlic Rich Roasted Tomato Sauce,
    Minted Yogurt, Flat Breads and delicious Seasonal Mixed Salads or Warm Vegetables and Garlic Aioli
  • Braised Cotswold Lamb Shank, Parsnip Puree and Rosemary Jus
  • Braised Ox Cheek, Mashed Root Veg, Roasted Shallots and a sticky Red Wine Sauce
  • Trio of Local Sausages, Celeriac Puree, Braised Puy Lentils, Cavalo Nero and Caramelised Red Onion Gravy
    (vegetarian option available)
  • Beef Wellington with Red Wine and Madeira Jus

Served with...

Served with either seasonal vegetables and a choice of potatoes or three types of fresh mixed salad

Seasonal Vegetables

  • Autumn - Greens, Thyme & Honey Roasted Heritage Carrots, Beetroot & Squash, Creamed Celeriac & Parsnip Puree
  • Winter - Cabbage & Pan Fried Sprouts with Caraway and Pancetta,  Red Cabbage, Creamed Leeks, Roasted Cauliflower
  • Spring - Minted Garden Peas, Beans, Asparagus, Purple Sprouting and Romanesque Cauliflower - with feta & chilli (optional)
  • Summer - Roasted Ratatouille of Mediterranean Vegetables & fresh herbs, Yellow Courgettes, Heritage Tomatoes, Red Onions, Aubergine & Sweet Peppers & Mixed french, runner, broad & butter beans

Potatoes

  • Buttered New Potatoes
  • Potato Dauphinoise
  • Celeriac & Potato Dauphinoise
  • Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Vegetable Salads

  • Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, and olives
  • Grated beetroot with walnut, fennel, apple & fresh basil
  • Roasted beetroot, fennel, red onion and basil with orange
  • Roasted red pepper, fennel & potato salad with fresh mint
  • Slivered red cabbage with garlic & date dressing
  • Beetroot & Horseradish
  • Fennel & red pepper with a basil and orange vinaigrette
  • Celeriac, apple & walnut with a creamy parsley dressing
  • Traditional coleslaw of cabbage and carrots with Dijon Mayonnaise
  • Caribbean coleslaw with pineapple, coconut and lime
  • Indonesian Gado Gado salad of vegetables with peanut sauce
  • Moroccan spiced carrot

Carbohydrate Salads

  • Cous Cous and roasted vegetables with a lemon & mint vinaigrette
  • Quinoa Tabbouleh with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and mint
  • Sesame noodle with red peppers, cucumber & bean sprouts
  • Sweet corn & barley salad with rocket pesto
  • Rice salad with toasted almonds, apricots, lemon & parsley
  • Quinoa, beetroot and spring onion with sesame vinaigrette
  • Potato salad with olives, tomatoes and herb vinaigrette
  • Curried sweet potato salad with spring onions, sultanas & coriander
  • Potato salad with spring onions, capers, french beans and créme fraiche

Pulse Salads

  • Black bean & sweet corn with a lime and coriander dressing
  • Greek lentils, tomato, cucumber and capers
  • Black Eyed Beans, sweet potato and mango
  • Butter beans with roasted tomato, aubergine and basil pesto
  • Carrot & haricot bean with dill, honey and mustard vinaigrette
  • Caribbean Split peas with roasted sweet potatoes
  • Puy lentils with beetroot, orange and spinach
  • White bean, black Kalamata olive & tomato
  • Chickpea, tomato, mint, parsley & lemon
  • Mediterranean vegetables with lentils & feta

Traditional Roasts

Served on wooden boards at the table, select a guest from each table to carve. Aprons & necessary tools supplied!
Prices include starter, main course, dessert.

Served with either seasonal vegetables and a choice of potatoes or 3 types of fresh mixed salad

Roast options

  • Well Seasoned Cotswold Caterers Home Reared Whole Roast Hogget
    Legs, Shoulders and Racks Roasted, Mint Sauce, Rosemary and Roast Garlic Jus
  • Roast Chicken with Chestnut Stuffing, Celeriac Puree, and Red Wine, Lemon and Thyme Jus
  • Roasted Sirloin of Local Beef, Yorkshire Pudding and Red Wine Jus
  • Roasted Leg of Cotswold Lamb, Mint Sauce and a Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Jus
  • Slow Roasted Belly of Pork, Apple Sauce, Crackling and Cider Reduction
  • Roasted Squash, stuffed with almonds, hazlenuts, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, puy lentils and vegetables with a Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and Red Wine Jus

Desserts

Prices against Main Course include starter, main, dessert.

Dessert options

  • Owlpen Mess – Raspberry, Strawberry, Meringue, Cream, Saffron
  • Summer Pudding, Clotted Cream and Mixed Berry Coulis
  • Traditional Bread & Butter Pudding / Indian Spiced Chai Bread Pudding / Chocolate & Orange Bread Pudding with Fresh Double Cream
  • Lemon Tart, Raspberry Sorbet & Mixed Berries
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Brownie, Salt Caramel Ice Cream
  • Spiced Poached Pear & Almond Cake with Vanilla Custard
  • Warm Chocolate and Pecan Tart, White Chocolate Sauce
  • Crema Catalana, Orange Shortbread & Berries
  • Beetroot, Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake served with frozen mint choc chip goats cheese yoghurt
  • Passion Fruit Creme Brulee, Hazlenut Tuile and Berries
  • Grab and go ice cream stand – 3 different flavoured ice-creams, waffle cones and selection of toppings

Tea & Coffee

  • Selection of Organic Loose Leaf Canton Teas, Freshly Ground Organic Coffee
  • Petit Fours – a Trio of Handmade Chocolates

Tasting Menus

Our tasting menus take components and dishes from our menu to give you and your guests the chance to ‘taste’ seasonal and local produce at its best. Below are two examples, so please select your very own tasting menu. We are very happy to help you decide if you wish.

 

Tasting Menu A

6 course menu 

  • Soup

    Chilled Gazpacho with Basil Oil

  • Fish Dish

    Mediterranean Crevettes, Curry Mayonnaise

  • Meat Dish

    Chicken Liver Parfait, Bruschetta and Apple Chutney

  • Veggie Dish

    Stuffed Mushrooms with Apricots, Stilton & Walnuts

  • Sweet Dish

    Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel Sauce, Raspberries and Vanilla ice cream

  • Cheese

    Selection of English Artisan Cheeses, Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Fig Chutney.

  • Selection of Loose Leaf Canton Teas and Coffee and Handmade Chocolates

Tasting Menu B

8 course menu

  • Soup

    Pea Soup, Feta, Mint and Pepper oil

  • Fish Dish

    Grilled Mussels, Hazelnut and Coriander butter

  • Meat Dish

    Soy and Ginger Roasted Belly of Pork with Poached Rhubarb

  • Salad

    Thai Lobster with Mango, Tomato, Cucumber, Coriander and Lime (£5 Supplement)

  • Veggie Dish

    Warm Mushroom, Spinach, Tamari and Cream Tartlets

  • Deli

    Carpaccio beef with rocket and parmesan (£5 supplement)

  • Sweet Dish

    Owlpen Mess

  • Cheese

    Selection of English Artisan cheeses, Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Fig Chutney.

  • Selection of Loose Leaf Canton Teas and Coffee and Handmade Chocolates

Picnic Hampers

Choose from each of the sections below to create your perfect picnic hamper.

Picnic hampers can be displayed in the middle of the table as a centerpiece, so that there is no need for large flower arrangements!

Barbecues, Salads & Dessert

Selection of meats and fish or vegetarian and vegan, all served with a selection of homemade breads and seaweed butter, 3 fresh  mixed salads and a selection of homemade relishes, beetroot ketchup and tomato salsa, plus dessert

Afternoon Tea

High tea, afternoon tea or a vintage style tea party.

Cheese

Cheese

  • A Selection of English Artisan Cheeses, Crackers, Grapes, Celery and Apple Chutney

Wedding Evening Menu

Casual Evening Menu

These dishes have been selected for casual and more relaxed events, whether for business meetings, birthdays or family get togethers.

We are very happy to help you create a bespoke menu. Please advise if you have any favourite ingredients or dishes we have not listed. We offer our friendly and professional advice to be certain we deliver a delicious and well balanced menu for you and your guests.

If you would like to mix & match any of the dishes throughout the menu we would be very pleased to look at your menu choices. Please get in touch for a quote by emailing us; we look forward to hearing from you.

Breakfast

Prices for breakfast listed are per guest

Cakes

Choose from a sumptuous selection of different flavours including Vegan, Wheat, Gluten, Dairy & Sugar Free options.

We can offer 2, 3 or 4 tiered/stacked cakes. Naked or semi naked with butter icing. Fairy or cup cakes.

Fairy & cup cakes available in most flavours.

All cakes can be decorated with fresh flowers & or fruit.

Accessory Hire

Decanters, Candelabras, Picnic Hampers, Vintage chests, Bird cages.
All items require a deposit that is refundable in full on return of all items in a satisfactory condition.

Need some help?

If you’d like some help with your decision, we offer friendly, professional advice to ensure we serve up a delicious and well balanced menu for you and your guests. Please let us know if you have any favourite ingredients or dishes we have not listed.

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