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IDEAS FORA SUMMER BUFFET

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, Hert-fordshire, 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 foodand professional service. We can provide all catering equipment and mar-quees, plus themes for the event.

We understand that celebrating one of life’s “big” occasions is special andthat you want it to be perfect. Dining-In’s unique style is tailored to yourneeds and we will work closely with you to create a culinary experienceto perfectly compliment your celebration.

We will do this by….

being passionate about what we domeeting your unique needsbuilding a menu to suit your taste and the occasionusing the best quality and where possible, locally sourced producebringing the best of new ideas from around the world to our menustreating our staff, associates and suppliers as part of our team

Fish CanapésProfiterole 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 infusedprawn, coriander leaf

Seared tuna with wasabi cream on cucumber slice

Bruschettas - young garlic, fruity olive oil topped with Tomato,mozzarella, basil, anchovy

Vegetarian CanapésSweet 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, creamcheese, 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 CanapésFig wrapped in Parma ham and Sage with a Balsamic reduction

Small Yorkshire pudding with Aberdeen Angus Roast Beef, creamedhorseradish and asparagus

Strips of Aberdeen Angus Roast Beef wrapped around a Julienne ofvegetables

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 andcoriander 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 DishesBeef 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 andcoriander 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 RouladesSpinach 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 DishesAsian 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 VegetablesTomato 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 andRaspberries. (£3.25)

Chocolate Tartlet, with a crème pâtissière and strawberries andstrawberry 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 withcinnamon ice cream. (£3.25)

Hazelnut tart filled with Crème Pâtissière, blackberry and apples, with ahazelnut crumble sprinkled over. (£3.25)

Pavlova filled with whipped cream and raspberries. (£3.25)

Meringue Roulade, filled with strawberries, pistachio and whippedcream. (£3.25)

Lemon Meringue Roulade, filled with raspberries and whipped cream.(£3.25)

Meringue with crème Pâtissière, topped with raspberries, strawberriesand blueberries with a berry and Cointreau coulis. (£3.25)

Saffron Poached Pear, filled with sultanas, pistachios, yoghurt, plussaffron syrup. (£4.00)

Individual Chocolate Brownies, soft and luxurious, topped withmascarpone custard and fanned strawberry. (£4.00)

Zesty Orange and Lemon Cheese Cake, with a cinnamon and gingerbiscuit base. (£3.25)

Berries – Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries. (£3.25)

Waiting staffTo ensure the highest quality of service and to compliment our deliciousfood we always use our own carefully selected waiting staff to attend toyour guests (charged according to guest numbers and time on site).

Additional ServicesWe would be delighted to quote for and offer these valuable additionalservices …..

Rate *Front of House Manager £350.00 Per eventBar staff £12.00 Per hourSpeciality bar staff £15.00 Per hourWaitresses and Waiters £15.00 Per hourMaster of Ceremonies £35.00 Per hourStewards & Door Management £15.00 Per hourCar parking attendants £9.00 Per hourMarquee hire From £195 Per eventTables & Chairs From £15 Per eventTable Linen From £25 Per eventCutlery, Crockery From £35 Per eventFlowers for the dining room/marquee,place settings, table decorations

From £300 Per event

AV Sound Equipment 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.

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Menu Prices: Our quotation Includes the cost of the food, coffee, tea,milk and sugar. Other costs are not included and will bequoted for separately once we know the number ofguests and we have agreed the menu and the services yourequire.

Staff: We provide our own staff to serve canapés, prelunch/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 thequotation. Any hours worked beyond those quoted willbe chargeable. The rate charged for unquoted workinghours 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 fullreplacement cost

Payment: At the time the proposal is accepted a deposit of £100 willsecure the day, followed by a deposit of 50% of the totalprice six weeks before the event. The balance will be due7 days before the date of the event. If any additions aremade after this, they will be paid for on the day. Pleasemake cheques payable to “T A Mercer”

Variations: Changes to guest numbers may be made up to 2 weeksprior to the event date and any alterations in costs will bereflected in a revised quotation - payment terms as above.

Cancellation: As we incur significant cost in preparing for your event, acancellation 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 costWithin 3 days of the event - 100% of the total cost.

Dining-in provides an individual, highlypersonalised service using the very best of locallysourced ingredients.

Whether it's a drinks and canapé party, a relaxedor formal dinner, a finger/fork buffet, a fireworkparty or just lunching with friends, we will design ameal to meet your needs. Generally earlypreparation is done off site, brought to yourlocation, finished and served, leaving you time torelax and enjoy yourself.

These menus are just suggestions - our expertise iscreating a fine dining experience tailored to yourneeds and requirements.

We look forward to cooking for you and yourfriends.

Tom MercerDining In

30 BatterdaleOld Hatfield

HertfordshireAL9 5JG

Telephone: 07785 376144 Home: 01707 269748thekitchen@gmail.comwww. dining-in.co.uk

IDEAS

Tom Mercer