Company of Cooks

Company of Cooks Autumn / winter 2012 Introduction We cater for a variety of events across London where we work closely with our clients from their initial enquiry, whether it’s an intimate dinner for 4, gala dinner for 400 or a drinks reception for 4,000. We believe in menus that feature an honest approach, simplicity, seasonality and quality and are passionate about supporting independent, regional growers and producers. Our focus is always on the customer. Every event is unique and requires a bespoke solution and individual attention to make it memorable. We offer a ‘one stop shop’, from taking your initial enquiry through to delivery on the day, providing a personal, flexible, professional and quality-driven service from conception to completion. Breakfast Early meeting Elevenses Working lunch Working break Canapé menu Bowl food Grazing station Fork buffet Seated lunch menu Seated dinner menu Cheese board Sharing plate Children's menu Breakfast Miniature pastries 0.75p each Croissant Pain au chocolat Sticky pecan bun Biscuits £1.00 each Shortbread Chocolate crackle Honey crunch Granola and fruit Yoghurt £3.00 each Greek yogurt, granola Greek yoghurt, plum compote English breakfast £12.00 per person Continental breakfast £10.00 per person Bridge rolls £3.00 each Dry cured bacon, roast tomato and breakfast mayonnaise Cumberland sausage Refreshments Roast tomato and mushroom Coffee £1.50 per cup Union Hand Roasted Coffee Breakfast canapé £2.00 each Tea £1.50 per cup Cut fruit skewers, mini smoked salmon bagel Organic, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Green Tea, Peppermint Mini parmesan & chive muffin Organic orange juice 1L £8.50 Quail eggs Benedict Farm pressed apple juice 1L £6.00 Smoked haddock kedgeree cake Mineral water still or sparkling 500ml £0.75 Smoked salmon, crème fraiche, pumpernickel Mineral water still or sparkling 750ml £2.00 At work Early meeting Elevenses Breakfast option 1 £4.50 Elevenses option 1 £3.00 Organic orange juice Selection of home baked cookies: Selection of miniature pastries Shortbread, honey crunch, chocolate crackle Union Hand Roasted Coffee Union Hand Roasted Coffee Selection of teas Selection of teas Still and sparkling mineral water Still and sparkling mineral water Breakfast option 2 £7.50 Elevenses option 2 £5.50 Organic orange juice Selection of home baked cookies Miniature smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel Selection of home baked muffins Selection of pastries Union Hand Roasted Coffee Union Hand Roasted Coffee Selection of teas Selection of teas Still and sparkling mineral water Still and sparkling mineral water Elevenses option 3 £9.00 Breakfast option 3 £10.00 Selection of home baked cookies Organic orange juice Selection of home baked muffins Assorted muffins Seasonal fruit plate Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel Union Hand Roasted Coffee Selection of pastries Selection of teas Union Hand Roasted Coffee Still and sparkling mineral water Selection of teas Still and sparkling mineral water Selection of fruit plate £3.50 minimum 30 persons According to season, could include: apricots, cantaloupe melon, bananas, orange, figs, selection of English apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, honey dew melon, pineapple, peaches, red grapes, watermelon Selection of whole fruit 0.75p each Apple, banana, pear At work Working lunch One round £4.50 One and a half rounds £6.75 Tuna chive mayonnaise, granary bloomer Tremain’s Cheddar and onion marmalade Roast beef, watercress sourdough Carrot, hummus and coriander on spelt Ham and piccalilli One round £5.00 One and a half rounds £7.50 Slipcote and beetroot chutney focaccia Roast chicken, red onion, aïoli focaccia Chicken Caesar baguette Smoked salmon, cream cheese Additional Chestnut mushroom and wilted spinach tart £4.00 Roast butternut squash, Sussex feta, thyme, chilli oil £5.00 Hand cooked crisps £0.50 Seasonal fruit plate £3.50 At work Working break Afternoon break £6.00 Sultana scones, Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam Lemon drizzle cake Chocolate fudge cake Union Hand Roasted Coffee Selection of teas Still and sparkling mineral water Afternoon tea £12.50 Sample selection: Finger sandwiches: Free range egg and cress mayonnaise Severn and Wye smoked salmon Roast beef and horseradish Singleton Cheddar and chutney Sultana scones, Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam Lemon drizzle cake Chocolate fudge cake Baked vanilla cheesecake Union Hand Roasted Coffee Selection of teas Still and sparkling mineral water Add a glass of Chapel Down Pinot Reserve 2005 £7.50 Canapé menu All canapés £2.00 each Cold canapés Cheddar scones, crème fraiche, spiced apple chutney Roast butternut squash torte, chilli crème fraiche Colston Basset stilton, quince jelly, beetroot and seed bread Goat’s cheese and field mushroom tortilla, beetroot chutney Leek and Barkham Blue tartlets, pickled walnut and parsley Herb omelette, spinach, parsley, pine nut, mascarpone Severn and Wye smoked salmon, lemon crème fraiche, blini Rolled Severn and Wye smoked salmon, paprika butter, trout caviar Potted lobster, toasted granary, dill mayonnaise Scallop ceviche in the shell, parsley and lemon oil Poached lemon sole, potato cake, caper and shallot dressing Smoked halibut, pumpernickel, beetroot crème fraiche Smoked chicken, pear, walnut and watercress roll Duck rillettes, spiced fruit, toasted campaillou Free-range chicken ballotine, forest mushroom, watercress, tarragon mayonnaise Rabbit terrine, crostini, pickled carrots, chervil Peppered Miller’s beef, red onion relish Canapé menu Hot canapés Chickpea croquettes, mint yoghurt Grilled haloumi, carrot, cumin skewers Cep risotto balls, salsa verde Wild mushroom polenta, chive crème fraiche Fish soup shot, rouille and gruyère toasts Grilled salmon skewers, purple sprouting broccoli pesto Warm smoked haddock and leek tart, hollandaise Little beef, horseradish and potato pies Spiced lamb kofte skewer, minted yogurt Salt beef dumplings, creamed artichoke and parsley Seasonal sausages: pork and hop, lamb merguez, Cumberland with creamy potato dip Lamb schnitzel, apricot chutney Steak, chips, Béarnaise sauce Pudding canapés Seasonal fruit jelly Hazelnut Florentine Pistachio fudge Dark chocolate truffle Sultana biscotti cinnamon cream sandwich Orange marmalade macaroon Nibbles Selection of Piper’s crisps – per bowl £1.50 Smoked cashew nuts – per bowl £4.50 Marinated olives – per bowl £5.75 Cheese twists – per glass (6 per glass) £6.00 Bowl food These dishes are served to your guests in small bowls and are designed to be eaten standing; they are ideal for parties when you want something substantial but without the formality of a seated dinner. Cold bowls £6.00 each Pear and walnut salad, Barkham Blue cheese Crispy polenta, gorgonzola, rocket Roast butternut squash, Sussex feta, thyme, chilli oil Grilled yellow fin tuna, grilled fennel, caper and shallot vinaigrette Potted smoked mackerel, granary bread wafers Crab, tarragon and lettuce heart salad Poached Scottish salmon, lentils, endive, sherry vinaigrette Hot smoked salmon, baked beetroot, horseradish, crème fraiche Pressed free-range pork and pistachio terrine, beetroot chutney Smoked chicken, orange, English watercress Pressed beef, pickled carrots, horseradish cream Bowl Food Warm bowls £7.00 each Honey-roast carrots, parsnips, sage and black pepper Chantilly Pumpkin risotto, parmesan, sage and olive fritters Orzo pasta, artichoke, parsley, parmesan cream Bream, barley and herb risotto, smoked anchovy dressing Smoked haddock and salmon fish pies Pulled pork shoulder, spiced beans Braised Miller’s beef, Savoy cabbage, caraway and onions Baked harissa chicken breast, winter tabouleh, mint yogurt Chicken and lemongrass curry, jasmine rice Lamb, apricot and sweet potato tagine, cous cous Roast pheasant breast, red cabbage and apple Dessert bowls £5.00 each Chocolate mousse, bottled raspberries Cranberry and clementine jelly Miniature pavlova, spiced apple Sticky toffee pudding trifle Pecan tart, spiced fruit Fork Buffets Grazing station £3.00 per item Vegetable option Cheddar scones, crème fraiche, spiced apple chutney Roast butternut squash torte, chilli crème fraiche Goats cheese and field mushroom tortilla, beetroot chutney Polenta chips, blue cheese dip Cut fresh vegetables, harissa hummus Fish option Smoked haddock and leek tart Severn and Wye smoked salmon, lemon crème fraiche, blini Meat option Sourdough-crumbed free-range chicken fillets Miniature seasonal sausages Little soft floured baps with crispy cured bacon and tomato chutney Sweet option Chocolate mousse, bottled raspberries Cranberry and clementine jelly Miniature pavlova, spiced apple Sticky toffee pudding trifle Pecan tart, spiced fruit Fork buffet Select two main courses and three side options Side options – choose three from the following: New potato and spring onion salad mustard mayonnaise Option 1 £20.00 per person Red cabbage and apple coleslaw Roast root vegetables, honey and thyme vinaigrette Winter tabouleh Baked harissa chicken breast Baby leaves, mustard vinaigrette Smoked haddock and leek tart Honey and thyme roast carrots Jasmine rice Option 2 £23.00 per person Braised leeks, capers, shallots Pumpkin risotto, parmesan, sage and olive fritters Lamb, apricot, sweet potato tagine Dessert bowl £5.00 each Salmon, honey soy glaze Pear and almond tart Poached plums and whipped cream Option 3 25.00 per person White and dark chocolate cheesecake Jerusalem artichoke, walnut and parmesan tart Blackberry and sloe gin trifle Chicken and lemongrass curry Chocolate and cranberry brownie

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