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Christmas Parties
at offices, venues and homes.

With the festive season ahead and the looming expense that this brings us, everyone finds it difficult to know what to do when it comes to celebrating. Planning and preparation is the key for any successful celebration however simple or complex. People may find all this too much with such a wide range of venues, services and products available and prices varying dramatically.

The temperatures may plummet, but the heat can really get turned on at the office Christmas party. A night out to remember at Christmas is an excellent way of saying a big thank you your staff for all the hard work they have put in over the year and developing a high level of team spirit. Though this can be a challenging task; as Event coordinators we arrange as much or as little as you like, from the initial concept through to the management of the event itself. From venue selection, catering, party themes, entertainment and music, through to making sure that everything runs smoothly on the day. With a reputation to uphold, our aim is to be in the background dealing with everything efficiently, so everyone can confidently relax and simply enjoy the occasion.

Smaller gatherings in the office or home can be more personal by not having to be restricted to a venue’s availability and constraints; especially the ones who like to party till early hours of the morning! This can enhance your personal tastes and style, with options to create and tailor the special occasion to your requirements.

At ‘How Can We Help You?’ they do all this and more by going the extra mile with meticulous attention to detail. With years of experience they give inspirational ideas, from simple to quirky parties and traditional occasions, helping clients through the planning stages whilst adhering to time constraints and budgets making the whole experience stress free, exceeding client’s expectations. They enjoy establishing a repore with their clients in order to gain a crystal clear understanding of what is envisaged for the day.

With knowledge, expertise and creative flair, they work with clients every step of the way to make sure Yule [sorry!] have a cool Christmas celebration.
Christmas Offer:

Canape Reception (8 pieces each) with Unlimited Mulled Wine, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks for
£14.95 per person.
A Full Canape Reception (12 pieces each) with Unlimited Mulled Wine, Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks for
£19.95 per person.
Ideal for corporate occasions where space is a problem and you are working to a budget, why not reward your staff or entertain clients this Christmas by holding a gathering at your office, home or at any venue. Also ideal for your private occasions to entertain family and friends leaving you to relax and enjoy time with your guests.

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Desserts

Desserts

All the following handmade desserts are served with Double Cream
 
Cheesecakes:
Gateaux:
Key Lime PieChocolate Fudge
Pear & GingerCoffee & Walnut
Winter Berry & Mulled Wine 
           Marbled Caramel & Chocolate           
Tarts:
 Banoffee Pie
Delices:Walnut, Fig & Frangipane
BlackcurrantPear & Almond Frangipane
Honey & BaileysOrange Liqueur & Raspberry
 Belgium Chocolate & Orange
Tortes: 
Tiramisu Others:
Praline OperaSherry & Fresh Berry Trifle
Chocolate TruffleBelgium Chocolate Charlotte
 
 
Hot Desserts:
All served with Hot Custard

Treacle Tart
Traditional Apple Pie
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble
Traditional Christmas Plum Pudding
Christmas Finger Menus

Christmas Finger Buffet

These carefully selected menus are freshly prepared and delivered just prior to your event and displayed on decorative platters, accompanied with appropriate relishes, sauces and dressings. This is ideal for business meetings, social gatherings, funeral catering and parties at a venue, office or home and is designed to leave you to it.
Use our set menus or create your own.

Prices include setting up buffet tables and cloths, crockery, quality disposable napkins and washing of dirty dishes. For an extra £2.50 per person, we would provide waiting staff to serve and clear up leaving you nothing to do but relax and enjoy the occasion, however we recommend waiting staff for our hot selections to maintain the quality. We offer an extensive drinks package to either serve your drinks or drinks sold on consumption by ourselves.
Prices are subject to VAT and exclude any travelling expenses, furniture, marquee and linen hire.

Cold Selections

Xmas Menu 1: £5.50 per person
Selection of Meat, Fish and Vegetarian Sandwiches
Crudités and Dips
Kettle Crisps

Christmas Sweet Pastries and Cakes
Fresh Finger Fruit
Xmas Menu 2: £8.00 per person
Selection of Meat, Fish and Vegetarian Sandwiches
Assortment of Vegetarian Mini Quiches
Quail Scotch Eggs
Pigs in Blankets

Christmas Sweet Pastries and Cakes
Fresh Finger Fruit

 

Xmas Menu 3: £10.00 per person
Roast Pepper Fajita Wraps with Onions, Grated Cheddar and Crème Fraiche
Chicken Caesar Wraps, Roasted Chicken, Sweet cure Bacon and Gem Lettuce
Aromatic Hoi Sin Duck Wraps with Spring Onion and Cucumber
Selection of Meat, Fish and Vegetarian Savoury Pastries
Spinach and Feta Cheese Bruschettas
Ham and Mozzarella Bruschettas

Mini Christmas Puddings and Mini Mince Pies
Chocolate, Pecan and Walnut Brownie
Belgium Chocolate Tart
Baked Coconut Slice
Lemon Tart
Hot Selections
Xmas Menu 4: £12.50 per person
Tempura Battered King Prawns with a Sweet Chilli Dip
Chicken Satay Skewers with a Peanut Dipping Sauce
Vegetarian Indian Selection with an Indian Dip
Spinach and Feta Cheese Bruschettas
Honey Glazed Sausages
Breaded Brie Wedges

Lemon Tart
Baked Coconut Slice
Belgium Chocolate Tart
Chocolate, Pecan and Walnut Brownie
Mini Christmas Puddings and Mini Mince Pies


Xmas Menu 5: £14.50 per person
Cheddar Cranberry and Port Bites with Walnut Crumb
Ginger and Lemon Grass Chicken Skewers
Battered Calamari with a Tartare Dip
Ham and Mozzarella Bruschettas
Stilton and Mushroom Knots
Mango and Brie Parcels
Broccoli and Brie Puffs
Pigs in Blankets

Banoffee Pie
Praline Opera
Blackcurrant Delice
Apricot and Almond Frangipane Tart
Mini Christmas Puddings and Mini Mince Pies

 

Christmas Dining Menus

Christmas Dining Menus

The following festive menu has been created around fresh, seasonal ingredients of meat, fish and vegetables with each course complimenting each other. Please select a choice of three dishes from each course and then get your guests to pre order their meal from the menu you select. Special dietary requirements are catered for individually.

The following dishes are pre-prepared from our premises then cooked at the venue and accompanied by appropriate relishes, dressings and sauces. Menus include uniformed Chef/s and waiting staff serving food only, set up, crockery, cutlery, quality Christmas crackers and napkins and clearing up leaving you nothing to do but relax and enjoy the occasion.  We offer an extensive drinks package to either serve your drinks or drinks sold on consumption by ourselves. Prices are subject to VAT and exclude any travelling expenses, furniture, marquee and linen hire.

Please inquire for various themes and entertainment ideas we have to create a festive party atmosphere.
£29.95 + VAT per person

A selection of freshly cooked breads served with butter

Starters:

Chicken Liver, Cream and Cognac Liver Pâté with Fig Chutney and lightly Toasted Sage & Onion Bloomer
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Duck and Port Pâté with Blackberry Chutney and lightly Toasted Cranberry Bloomer
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Smoked Potato and Leek Soup with Herb Croutons
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Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup with Herb Croutons
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Oak Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Roquette and Brown Bread
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Tempura Battered King Prawns with Sweet Chilli Dip
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Goats Cheese & Red Onion Tart
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Broccoli, Stilton & Pine Nut Tart

Mains:

Individual Turkey Paupiette with Cranberry, Chestnut & Sage wrapped in Smokey Bacon
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Individual rolled Turkey Fillets stuffed with Pork, Cranberry and Sage and Onion
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Salmon Wellington with Prawn, Rocket and Lemon Duxelle
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Traditional Steak, Ale and Stilton Pie
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Lamb Shank with Rosemary Red Wine & Sundried Tomatoes
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Breast of Chicken with Apricot, Brandy and Herb Stuffing wrapped in Serrano Ham
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Winter Root Vegetables, Cranberry and Goats Cheese Nut Roast
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Champagne and Oyster Mushroom Risotto


All the Above dishes are served with Roast Potatoes, Swede, Brussels Spouts, Carrots,
Roasted Honey Glazed Parsnips and Gravy.

Desserts:

Traditional Christmas Plum Pudding - with Brandy Butter
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Cinnamon Panacotta with Mulled Wine Compote and Almond Biscuits
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Selection of Local Cheeses with Chutney, Farmhouse Bread, Celery and Grapes
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Winter Berry and Mulled Wine Cheesecake
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Walnut, Fig and Almond Frangipane Tart
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Belgium Chocolate and Orange Tart
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Apple and Cinnamon Crumble Tart
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Sherry and Fresh Berry Trifle

All the above individual handmade desserts are served with cream on the side.

Afters:

Fresh Columbian Ground Filter Coffee and a selection of Teas served with Mini Mince Pies
Side Dishes

Side Dishes

Cold Range:
Mixed Leaf
Homemade Coleslaw
Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber and Chives
Tricolour Pasta with Sun Blush Tomatoes, Pesto, Black Olives and Parmesan
Beetroot and Onion with Grain Mustard Dressing
Classic Potato Salad
Mexican Style Rice
Greek Salad


Hot Range:
Swede
Brussel Sprouts
Honey Glazed Parsnips
Roast Potatoes with Thyme
Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Red Cabbage with Cranberries
Cauliflower and Broccoli
Cheesy Leeks
Christmas Canape Menu

Christmas Canapé Menu

Ideal bite sized portions freshly cooked and prepared at each venue and displayed on decorative platters and slates. We offer an extensive range of hot and cold canapés and nibbles for you to choose from. Catering for every occasion whether it is office Xmas cocktail parties, business lunches, product launches or any occasion at home or at a venue.

Canapé menus include uniformed Chef/s and waiting staff serving food only, cocktail napkins, set up and clearing up is also included leaving you nothing to do but relax and enjoy the occasion.  We offer an extensive drinks package to either serve your drinks or drinks sold on consumption by ourselves.

To help you decide the menu selections for your event we advise the following:

Full Canapé Reception (8 varieties) 12 Pieces each for £12.00 per person
Canapé Reception (6 varieties) 8 Pieces each for £9.50 per person
Pre-Dinner Canapés (4 varieties) 6 Pieces each for £7.00 per person
We recommend a selection ratio of 40% cold to 60% hot
Prices exclude travelling expenses and are subject to VAT

Cold Selections

The following selections of handmade canapés are on a variety of bread bases:
Salmon Tartare
Smoked Salmon
Trout Mousse and Crab
Smoked Duck and Melon
Cured Ham and Fig Butter
Sundried Tomato and Pecan
Foie Gras, Chutney and Apricot
Lemon Cheese, Cucumber and Trout Caviar

Tiger Prawn and Avocado Crostini
Pâté and Cranberry Crostini

Hot Selections

Turkey and Cranberry in Mini Yorkshire Puddings
Roast Beef and Horseradish in Mini Yorkshire Puddings
Sausage and Caramelised Onion in Mini Yorkshire Puddings
Pigs in Blankets
Spinach and Feta Goujons
Cranberry and Brie Wontons
Mini Duck Cracker Spring Rolls
Mini Vegetable Cracker Spring Rolls
Oriental Vegetable Dim Sum Selection
Tempura Battered King Prawns with a Sweet Chilli Dip
Mini “Jacket” Potatoes with Sour Cream, Blue Cheese and Chives
Mini Cheeseburgers with Tangy Tomato on a Crisp Baguette Slice

Sweet Canapés

Luxury Ice Cream Truffles
Mini Christmas Puddings and Mince Pies
Selection of Chocolate and Fruit Petit Fours
Fruit Baskets served hot or cold – Bramley Apple and Custard; Cherry Pies with Almond Cream; Fruit Crumbles


Christmas Fork Buffet

Christmas Fork Buffet

These carefully selected menus are freshly prepared and delivered just prior to your event and displayed on appropriate decorative platters and dishes, accompanied with appropriate relishes, sauces and dressings. This is ideal for corporate events, social gatherings, funeral catering and parties at a venue or home. Create your own menu by choosing from our Hot or Cold and Surrey or Prestige Range and then compliment it with a selection of Sides, Salads and Desserts.

Prices include uniformed Chef/s and waiting staff serving food only, setting up buffet tables and cloths, crockery, cutlery, quality Christmas Crackers and disposable napkins and clearing up leaving you nothing to do but relax and enjoy the occasion. We offer an extensive drinks package to either serve your drinks or drinks sold on consumption by ourselves. Prices are subject to VAT and exclude any travelling expenses, furniture, marquee and linen hire.

All buffet menus are served with freshly cooked Breads including appropriate Sauces, Pickles and Dressings designed to compliment your meal.

Cold Xmas Menu 6: £18.00 per person
Select four dishes

Broccoli, Stilton & Pine Nut Tart
Seafood Platter (Prawns, Salmon, Langoustines and Crab)
Platter of Cured and Smoked Fish with homemade Marie Rose Sauce
Chicken Liver, Cream and Cognac Liver Pâté with Fig Chutney and lightly Toasted Sage & Onion Bloomer
Duck and Port Pâté with Blackberry Chutney and lightly Toasted Cranberry Bloomer
Cajun Spiced Chicken Skewers with a Sour Cream Dip
Platter of Cured and Sliced Meats
Goats Cheese & Red Onion Tart

Select four Side or Salad Dishes

Select three or four Desserts, served with Double Cream

Hot Xmas Menu 7: £20.00 per person

Select three or four dishes

Traditional Steak, Ale and Stilton Pie
Salmon Wellington with Prawn, Rocket and Lemon Duxelle
Individual rolled Turkey Fillets stuffed with Pork, Cranberry and Sage and Onion
Individual Turkey Paupiette with Cranberry, Chestnut & Sage wrapped in Smokey Bacon
Breast of Chicken with Apricot, Brandy and Herb Stuffing wrapped in Serrano Ham
Winter Root Vegetables, Cranberry and Goats Cheese Nut Roast
Champagne and Oyster Mushroom Risotto

Select four Side or Salad Dishes

Select three or four Desserts, served with Double Cream

Xmas Carvery Menu 8: £18.00 per person

Select Three Roasted Joints carved by our chef (minimum of 30 guests):
Whole Free Range Turkey
Honey Glazed Gammon
Sirloin of Beef
Leg of Lamb
Loin of Pork

Select 1 vegetarian dish from the fork menu

Selection of Fresh Winter Root Vegetables
Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Puddings, Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing and Gravy

Select three or four Desserts, served with Double Cream
Side Dishes

Cold Range:

» Waldorf Salad
» Mixed Leaf Salad
» Homemade Creamy Coleslaw
» Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Cucumber and Chives
» Tricolour Pasta with Sun Blush Tomatoes, Pesto, Black Olives and Parmesan
» Beetroot and Onion with Grain Mustard Dressing
» Classic Potato Salad with Chives
» Mexican Style Rice
» Greek Salad

Hot Range:

» Swede
» Brussel Sprouts
» Honey Glazed Parsnips
» Roast Potatoes with Thyme
» Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
» Red Cabbage with Cranberries
» Cauliflower and Broccoli
» Cheesy Leeks
Desserts

All the following handmade desserts are served with Double Cream

Tarts:
» Pecan Pie
» Banoffee Pie
» Bitter Chocolate & Port
» Pear & Almond Frangipane
» Orange Liqueur & Raspberry
» Walnut, Whisky & Blueberry

 

Hot Desserts:
All served with Hot Custard

» Treacle Tart
» Traditional Apple Pie
» Sticky Toffee Pudding
» Bread and Butter Pudding
» Apple and Rhubarb Crumble
» Traditional Christmas Pudding

Cheesecakes:
» Key Lime Pie
» Pear & Ginger
» Mandarin & Orange Liqueur
» Marbled Caramel & Chocolate

Tortes:
» Tiramisu
» Praline Opera
» Chocolate Truffle

Delices:
» Blackcurrant
» Honey & Baileys
Gateaux:
» Chocolate Fudge Yule Log
» Coffee & Walnut
Others:
» Sherry & Fresh Berry Trifle
» Belgium Chocolate & Brandy Terrine

 

Compliment your menu with either:
Pre-dinner canapés on arrival: £7 per person
Selection of Local Cheeses served with Celery, Walnuts and Fresh Bread: £4 per person
Fresh Columbian Ground Filter Coffee and a selection of Teas served with Mini Mince Pies: £3 per person