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Passion Caterers Menus and Booking Conditions – Boswell 2021 – issue 2 – June 2020

Passion Catererspassionate about good food

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Boswells Estate Marquee Menus 2021___________________________________________________________________________

Passion Caterers based in Ayrshire are delighted to have been appointed the exclusive caterers for Boswell Estates Weddings and this special series of packages has been designed exclusively for events at this wonderful location.

Passion Caterers, based in Ayrshire are, quite simply, passionate about good food! Steven Adair, the Chef

owner, started off in ‘The Witchery’ over 30 years ago and has worked in many of the top Hotels and

Restaurants in Scotland. He has cooked for some very famous people (including the Queen and Princess

Anne) and continues to win awards for Passion Caterers - the latest being ‘Catering Chef of the Year’ 2018

awarded by the Scottish Food Awards and Academy- along the way! If you are passionate about your food

then Passion Caterers is the choice for you.

What I like most about Steven Adair's style of cooking is his simplicity. I've eaten his food many times and what sticks in my mind is his deft handling and sensitivity to the ingredients he uses. Flavours shine through and Adair is true to his roots, using local and seasonal produce. There are no gimmicks, fancy foams or oddball additives; at heart, he is a traditionalist with a twist.

Lea Harris, Principal Food Judge, Scottish Hotel Awards

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Boswell Canapés 2021Fish

Oyster Kilpatrick* (GF)Oyster Kilpatrick grilled with Lea & Perrins, bacon and shallots

Loch Fyne oysters* (GF)Loch Fyne oysters served with shallot vinegar, lemon juice and tabasco

Smoked salmonSmoked salmon on brown bread with pickled lemon dressing

Hot smoked salmonHot smoked salmon on a crostini with asparagus and lemon mayonnaise

Salmon and chilli potato cake (GF)Scottish salmon and chilli potato cake with red pepper tapenade

Seared tuna and sesame seed* (GF)Tuna loin rolled in sesame seed and served with a soya dipping sauce

Tuna and salmon sushi (GF)Fresh tuna and salmon sushi served with pickled vegetables

MeatHaggis fritters

Deep fried Haggis fritters served with Arran mustard mayonnaiseBlack pudding

Stornoway black pudding and caramelised appleSmooth chicken liver parfait

Smooth chicken liver parfait on brioche toasts with tomato chutneySkewered Thai chicken(GF)

Tender piece of chicken marinated in hot spices and served on a skewerHome smoked chicken

Home smoked chicken with mango salsa on a thyme crostiniHome smoked duck

Smoked duck breast with pickled beetroot on a sourdough crispParma ham, sun-blushed tomato chutney

Crisp toast and tomato chutney topped with a slice of Parma hamMini beef Wellington*

Aberdeen Angus fillet steak with finely chopped wild mushrooms and shallots baked in puff pastry Carpaccio of Scottish beef* (GF)

Fillet of beef marinated in herbs and thinly sliced on a potato rosti with wasabi mayonnaise

VegetarianRed onion and mascarpone quiche (VEG)

Red onion and mascarpone quiche with basil oilSpinach and ricotta tart (VEG)

Spinach and ricotta puree served in pastry with red pepper tapenade

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Sundried tomato and feta samosa (VEG)Filo pastry filled with sundried tomato, feta cheese and lime

Bruschetta (VEG)Vine tomato with basil, garlic and extra virgin oil on a crostini with Parmesan cheese

Spring rolls with Thai dip (VEG)Julienne of vegetables wrapped in a wonton wrapper and served with a Thai dip

Wild mushroom risotto (VEG)Wild mushroom risotto served on a spoon with rocket and parmesan

Baby plum tomatoes (VEG/GF)Baby plum tomato topped with roast garlic, lime, chive and cream cheese

Baba Ganoush (VEG/V)Aubergine pate served on a thyme crostini

Mediterranean vegetable kebab (GF/VEG/V)Roasted Mediterranean vegetables served with basil oil

Vodka baby tomatoes(GF/VEG/V)Baby vine tomato filled with Vodka

4 canapes per person - £8.156 canapes per person - £10.008 canapes per person - £11.80

*Additional supplement £1.00 per canapeCanapes are served to your guests during their welcome drinks approximately half an hour after your arrival at the venue and are an important element of caring for your guests. We would recommend a minimum of 4 canapes per person.

Please note, all bookings are accepted subject to our ‘Small print’ and we would therefore advise your read these prior to making any bookings or paying a deposit. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Menu A

Lentil Soupwith confit of Ham Hough

Chicken stuffed with haggisDauphinoise potatoes, green beansArran mustard and Whisky sauce

Glazed lemon tart, compote of berries

Tea or coffee

Price: £31.00 per person

Menu B

Smooth chicken liver pate tomato chutneyRustic oatcakes

Braised daube of beef celeriac puree

Roast potatoes, red wine gravy, crispy carrots

Profiteroles Chantilly cream, chocolate sauce

Tea or coffee

£35.00 per person


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Menu C

Smoked chicken breast ogen melon

Mint yogurt, micro fennel salad

Roast salmon filletCharred Mediterranean vegetables, red pepper tapenade

Chocolate torteSpiced orange ice-cream, kumquat marmalade

Tea or coffee

£36.00 per person

Menu D

Scottish smoked salmon salad with lemon dressinglocal brown bread and butter

Roast sirloin of Scottish BeefRoast potatoes, buttered green beans, Yorkshire pudding

Red wine gravy

Vanilla pannacotta Compote of Scottish Raspberries

Tea or coffee

£40.00 per person


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Menu E

Hot smoked salmon saladMango salsa, ginger and lime dressing

Slow cooked pork belly, roast fillet of porkStornoway black pudding mash, creamed leeks

Red wine gravy

Trio of dessertsChocolate torte and kumquat marmalade

Lemon meringue pieVanilla cheesecake

With compote of berries

Tea or coffee

£41.00 per person

Menu F

Game Terrine with piccalilliMicro herb salad, thyme crostini

Roast HalibutFennel puree, parsley potatoes, crispy carrots

Tomato and lemon butter

Lemon cheesecakeLemon macaroon, Lemon custard

Tea or coffee

£47.00 per person


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Boswell Choice Menu Sample 2021

A choice menu incurs extra costs in preparation, staffing and supply on the day, hence it costs a bit more.

Choice Menu

Roast sweet potato soup with chive crème fraicheOr

Smooth chicken liver pate, spiced green tomato chutney, Arran oatcakes+++

Chicken stuffed with Haggis, creamed potatoes, green beans, Arran Whisky and Mustard SauceOr

Braised daube of beef, creamed potatoes, green beans, Carbonnade sauce+++

Trio of Desserts – Chocolate torte, Vanilla Cheesecake, Lemon Meringue Pie

£41.00 per person

Prices are based on pre-selection choices supplied 6 weeks prior to the event. Should you wish to change items we can of course, do this for you however it may result in an increased cost. Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Boswell Starter sharing platters 2021

A sharing platter allows your guests to pick at a selection of starters and is a lovely ‘ice-breaker’ for the guests at the table, as well as offering colour and variety. All platters come with dipping oils, bread and oatcakes but items marked with an asterisk* can be swapped or added to the other suggested items below. Please be aware swapping items will affect the price. Mix and match to your heart’s content!

Standard Platter

Smoked Salmon pate* with pickled lemon dressing, smooth chicken liver parfait* with tomato chutney, chicken on a stick* with a Thai dip, selection of salamis*, marinated

olives, dipping oils, bread and oatcakes £13.50 per person

Item Add to platter Swap with another item

Tuna lollipops with sesame seeds, soya dip £4.50 £3.00Carpaccio of Scottish Fillet of beef, Parmesan £5.00 £2.75Truffle oilScottish Smoked Salmon, natural with lemon £4.50 £2.50Hot Smoked Salmon, flaked with a mango salsa £4.50 £2.50Smoked Mackerel Pate with pickled lemons £3.00 £1.75Rosemary studded baked Camembert with £3.00 £1.75Bread sticksWarm smoked haddock, scallion and cheese tarts £3.50 £2.00Home smoked Barbary Duck breast, beetroot £3.50 £2.00ChutneyCaramelised red onion and mascarpone quiche £2.50 £1.50Basil oil

Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Menu Selector 2021

(a little more choice if you do not find what you want on the menus above…)

StartersCock-a-leekie Soup - £7.50

Cream of cauliflower soup, truffle oil - £7.50Haggis, neeps and tatties in an Arran Mustard and Whisky sauce £10.00

Home smoked duck salad with pickled beetroot £10.00Tian of avocado and prawn with a rocket salad, spiced Marie-rose sauce - £10.00

Mains

Yellow fin tuna with a warm niçoise salad – £24.50Saddle of Scottish venison with confit of potatoes, Pak choi and game jus – £24.50

Roast Campbell’s gold sirloin of beef, potato fondant, wilted greens, Yorkshire pudding, red wine gravy £27.50

Roast rack of Perthshire lamb, gratin potatoes and minted greens with rich red wine jus - £27.75Aberdeen Angus fillet of beef with potato fondant, roast roots and truffle jus - £37.00

DessertsTrio of trifles; raspberry, strawberry and chocolate - £8.75

Blueberry crème brûleé with hazelnut biscuit – £8.75Trio of chocolate – dark chocolate ice-cream with white chocolate sauce, chocolate tiffin with kirsch

soaked cherries, chocolate torte with kumquat marmalade – £11.00

CheesesSelection of Scottish cheeses with oatcakes and homemade tomato chutney - £12.25

CoffeeCoffee - £1.75

Coffee and shortbread biscuit £2.25Freshly brewed tea/coffee with either handmade tablet/fudge/truffles - £2.75

Please select one choice of starter, one of main and one dessert. (If you still do not see what you want, please feel free to ask and we can price it for you.) Choice menus will attract a premium charge. Maximum of two choices. Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Boswell Cold Buffet Options 2021

Cold Buffet APoached Scottish Salmon with tangy lemon mayonnaise

Honey glazed Ayrshire Ham with tomato chutneyCaramelised red onion and mascarpone tart

SaladsSoft garden herb potato salad

Coleslaw saladRoast Mediterranean vegetable salad with basil oil

Platters of artisan bread Desserts

Summer lemon tart Bowl of summer Ayrshire strawberries with Chantilly cream (seasonal)

£24.00 per person

Cold Buffet BPoached Scottish Salmon with tangy lemon mayonnaiseButter roasted crowns of Turkey with cranberry compote

Honey glazed Ayrshire Ham with tomato chutneyCaramelised red onion and mascarpone tart

SaladsSoft garden herb potato salad

Spiced cous cous salad with a sharp lime and coriander oilColeslaw salad

Roast Mediterranean vegetable salad with basil oilPlatters of artisan bread

DessertsSummer lemon tart

Chocolate torte with Kumquat marmaladeBowl of summer Ayrshire strawberries with Chantilly cream (seasonal)

£29.00 per person

Prices are based on the selection of set menus A, B or C. Should you wish to change items we can of course, do this for you however it may result in an increased cost result. Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Cold Buffet CPoached Scottish Salmon with tangy lemon mayonnaiseButter roasted crowns of Turkey with cranberry compote

Honey glazed Ayrshire Ham with tomato chutneyCampbell’s Gold sirloin of beef served rare with a horseradish mayonnaise

Caramelised red onion and mascarpone tartSalads

Soft garden herb potato saladSpiced cous cous salad with a sharp lime and coriander oil

Coleslaw saladSpinach, sun blushed tomato and feta cheese salad with balsamic dressing

Roast Mediterranean vegetable salad with basil oilPlatters of artisan bread

DessertsSummer lemon tart

Vanilla cheesecake with compote of berriesBowl of summer Ayrshire strawberries with Chantilly cream (seasonal)

£33.50 per person

Minimum numbers for a cold buffet are 50 people. Prices are based on the selection of set menus A, B or C. Should you wish to change items we can of course, do this for you however it may result in an increased cost result. Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Prices

valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Boswell Barbecues 2021

Barbecue Menu 1Breast of chicken marinated in lemon, thyme and garlic

Barbecued beef links and pork & leek link sausagesAberdeen Angus quarter pound burgers with Caramelised onions on brioche rolls

Vegetable skewers with sour cream and garlic dipRoast baby potatoes

Mediterranean vegetables, roasted and marinated in basilSpiced coleslaw

Mixed red and Green saladShot of Lemon posset

£24.50 per person


King prawn kebab with sweet chilli glazeAberdeen Angus quarter pound burgers with Caramelised onions on brioche rolls

Venison Sausages served with finger roll and red currant jellyVegetable skewers with sour cream and garlic dip

Roast baby potatoesMediterranean vegetables, roasted and marinated in basil

Spiced coleslawCoriander and lime couscousMixed red and Green salad

Shot of lemon posset and Eton Mess£29.50 per person


Swordfish, confit of garlic oilLamb chops, garlic, lemon, rosemary

Loin of pork, sage and onion stuffing and crackling with rollVegetable skewers with sour cream and garlic dip

Roast baby potatoesMediterranean vegetables, roasted and marinated in basil

Spiced coleslawCoriander and lime couscous

Spinach, feta and sundried tomato saladMixed red and Green salad

Trio of trifles£34.50 person

Minimum numbers for a barbecue are 50 people. Prices are based on the selection of set menus A, B or C. Should you wish to change the menus around we can of course do this for you however it may result in an increase in cost depending upon your choices. Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Please note that most children will eat off the barbecue – please ask for prices! Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Special Dietary Requirements 2021

Vegetarian/VeganRoast parsnip soup

Roast aubergine stuffed with spiced couscous

Roast root vegetable with a red pepper tapenade

Trio of fruit sorbets

The vegetarian/vegan menu will be charged at the same price as the wedding breakfast menu you select for your guests.

Gluten FreeAll of our soups are perfectly suitable for guests who are coeliac and we serve oatcakes as an

alternative to bread.

Most of our main courses are suitable or can be slightly modified to accommodate gluten free guests.

For dessert we offer a Trio of fruit sorbets

The gluten free menu will be charged at the same price as the wedding breakfast menu you select for your guests.

Childrens menu (under 5s)

Cup of soup

Chicken nuggets with chips

Vanilla ice cream with fresh fruit

£8.00 per person

(We recommend 5 years and over will have main course and dessert with modified sauces removing alcohol)

Please read ‘Boswell -The Small Print’ prior to booking your wedding. All bookings are accepted subject to these conditions. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Boswell Wedding Evening Buffet Selector 2021

Due to popular demand we have created a selector option where you can choose whatever you wish and pay per item.

As a ‘rule of thumb’ we would recommend that you allow a minimum of a round of sandwiches per person or a roll and a half per person and a cup of tea or coffee per person (around 50% will take it up – but that 50% will have 2/3 cups per person!)

The bowl food portion provides approximately 4/6 tasty mouthfuls of food. +The minimum order of any item of bowl food is for 30 people. All evening buffets are laid out on the buffet tables at the side of the lounge area.

Sandwiches on a mixture of brown and white bread:Egg mayonnaise, salami and salad, tuna and sweetcorn, cheese £4.50 per round and picklePrawn mayonnaise, roast beef and horseradish, honey roasted £5.50 per roundHam, chicken mayonnaise and wild rocket, savoury cheese

Hot rolls:

Bacon, Lorne sausage, black pudding, mushroom and tomato £4.50 per roll

Buffet items (priced individually):Killie pies £5.00 per pieWarm sausage rolls (3 per serving) £5.50 per servingHaggis Neeps and Tatties+ £6.00 per bowlSausages and mash with onion gravy+ £6.00 per bowlMince and dumplings+ £6.00 per bowlChilli and rice+ £6.00 per bowl

Drinks:Tea/coffee (served in flasks) £1.75 per cup

This menu is only sold in addition to the menu selector or one of the set meals, barbecues or cold buffets. Please note, all bookings are accepted subject to our ‘Boswell Small print’ and we would therefore advise your read these prior to making any bookings or paying a deposit. Prices valid for events taking place in 2021.

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Passion Caterers at Boswell 2021The Small Print/Questions and Answers

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The ‘Small Print’ covers all those little questions that you may have prior to making a booking. Passion Caterers are the exclusive caterers for Boswell Estates Weddings and are a separate company from Boswell who will have their own contract with you.

What is included in Passion Caterer’s menu prices at Boswell?Passion Caterers fees for events booked through them at this location include: the services of the chef/s to prepare your chosen menu, the cost and preparation of the food, the crockery and cutlery on which the meals are served and the waiting staff to serve your food on the day (although we reserve the right to charge a premium on certain bank holidays for staff wages and this will be advised prior to deposit payment). Please note the Boswell ‘small print’ applies only to events booked at Boswell and any events outside of Boswell will fall within our standard conditions or ‘small print’ which can be found on our website at www.passioncaterers.co.uk.

Can we use other caterers or bring in our own food?Passion Caterers are the exclusive caterers for Boswell Marquee. We will be delighted to cut and serve your wedding cake for you however this is the only item of food (other than wrapped sweet favours or a professionally catered sweet or ice-cream cart in the evening) that can be brought into the marquee.Is there a minimum spend?

If you wish to have a ‘sit down’ meal served by our staff then, in order to cover our wages costs we will be looking to provide you with a minimum of four canapes, plus a three-course meal including tea or coffee for all guests. Alternatively, you can choose a minimum of 4 canapes, one of our buffet or barbecue menus plus tea or coffee for all guests during the day. If you are having an evening buffet there is a minimum spend of 1 filled roll per guest plus 50% of guests taking tea or coffee.

Why do choice menus cost more?Quite simply, it costs more to purchase, prepare and serve a choice menu - and there is a very high wastage cost – even with pre-selection orders. The marquee kitchen is a service kitchen only. This means we prepare what you order and bring it with us on the day. On the average wedding offering a choice we find around 10% of people change their mind on the day – even if they have a name card in front of them with their menu choices! Rather than argue with them causing an issue on your special day we simply provide them with the alternative and these extra meals must be factored into the pricing. In addition, it adds approximately 15 minutes to each course service. If, however you do wish a choice you will find a competitively priced menu within the pack offering the two most popular choices. If you choose your own menu please be prepared for approximately a 25% premium on the menu prices to cover these costs. (Please be assured that even with a set menu we will cater for that small number of guests you may have with special dietary requirements.)

What is the booking process?We will email you once Boswell have notified us of your booking, requesting a meeting and attaching an electronic menu pack. The meeting will run through your event and will take around an hour. Following this a planner will be issued and this will be updated as time goes on. Approximately seven months prior to the wedding you will receive a fee deposit request for £1500.00. This is a non-refundable fee which secures your date with Passion Caterers and is due to be paid a minimum of six months prior to the wedding or event. We will contact you again eight weeks prior to the wedding to get your final numbers (and your guest’s menu choices if you have selected the choice menu) so that the final balance fee note can be raised. If you do not advise us of your final numbers by seven weeks prior a fee note will be raised on the last planner figures. The final balance is due for payment a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the wedding. Payment is requested through electronic banking (the details will be on your fee note). We do not accept credit cards or PayPal. Please note, it is your responsibility to ensure payment by six weeks prior to the event. If we do not receive the deposit or the full balance at these times, then we will assume the event has been cancelled and you will forfeit all payments. Your seating plan is requested the week prior to your wedding. (This should show the position of all tables, the number of guests at each table and also have marked where at each table the ‘special dietaries/children’ are seated so we can find them easily during service.) A final meeting will take place the day prior to the wedding when we will go over the final details.

What is the validity of the prices quoted?All of our Boswell menu prices are valid for events taking place in 2021, however as we are quoting prices so far in advance, we do reserve the right to amend these should any food or staff prices suddenly go up significantly due to

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economic circumstances beyond our control (for example Brexit may affect food prices, or there may be changes in tax rates). If this does happen, we will notify you of the increase or try to offer an alternative within the agreed budget.Last minute changes

Should you have any small, last-minute increase in numbers or catering requests please advise a minimum of 1 week prior to the event so we can cater for this for you. Please see below for drops in numbers.

And if the worst happens...In the unfortunate event you have to cancel your event for whatever reason we reserve the right to make the following charges:More than 6 months prior..………loss of deposit Less than 6 weeks prior...…….. 95% of estimated final billLess than 1 week prior…………100% of estimated final bill

We strongly recommend you take out events insurance, especially for large and costly events. Issue: 3 (0720)

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