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CANAPÉ SELECTION

Choose 5 of Chef’s Selection of Canapés from the list

COLD CANAPES

Whole English Quails Eggs with Dipping Spice (gf) (v)
Chicken Liver Paté on Granary Toast finished with a Black Olive
Baby Prawn Cocktails with a Wasabi Infusion on Spoon’s (gf)
Mini Caesar Salad Croustades (v)
Smoked Salmon on Granary Squares with a Chive and Cracked Black Pepper Finish
Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella in Balsamic and Olive Oil on Bruschetta (v)
Avocado and Welsh Goats Cheese Crostini (v)
Plump Chilled New Zealand Mussels served in the Half Shell with a Lime, Red Onion and Coriander Salsa top (gf)
Baby Chive Pancakes with Crème Fraiche and Red Onion Confit (v)
Chilled ‘Shot Glasses’ of Gazpacho (gf) (v)
Cocktail Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar
Cocktail Blini with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Fresh Dill

HOT CANAPES

Mini Cumberland Sausages with a Honey and Sesame Glaze
Feta Cheese and Red Onion Marmalade Tartlets (v)
Mushroom Risotto finished with Chives (gf) (v)
Red Onion Confit & British Stilton Tartlets (v)
Mini Vegetable Spring Roll with Thai Chilli Dipping Sauce (v)
Chicken Satay Served on Small Wooden Paddle Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce (gf)
Mini Jackets in Sea Salt, Olive Oil & Cracked Black Pepper filled with Cream Cheese and Chive (gf) (v)
Tiger Prawn in Coconut Crumb with a Thai Chilli Dipping Sauce
Salmon Teriyaki Skewers Served on Small Wooden Paddle Skewers with Ginger and Soy Dip
Baby Roast Pepper Soups with a Basil Infusion (gf) (v)
Individual Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding with a Horseradish Cream & Mustard Finish

HORS D’OEUVRE

All of the Starters come with Mixed Breads, Butter and Balsamic & Olive Oil Dip

Warmed Vine Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion and Basil Bruschetta with a Balsamic Glaze

Avocado, Mozzarella and Tomato Tower with Fresh Basil, Balsamic Syrup and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Smoked Chicken Breast, Mango and Avocado Salad, Baby Chard and a Citrus and
Mustard Dressing

Watercress, Rocket, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Toasted Sesame Seeds
and an Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing

Caesar Salad with Parmesan Shavings and Ciabatta Croutons

Feta & Caramelised Spanish Onion Salad with a Balsamic Syrup Reduction

Chilled Mixed Melon and Ginger Salad
with a Preserved Stem Ginger and Navel Orange Sauce

Fresh Melon and Blackcurrant Coulis

Goats Cheese and Crème Fraiche Parfait with Balsamic Glaze
on Dressed Ruby Chard Leaves with Walnut Vinaigrette

Baked Goats Cheese on a Frizzy Salad with a Rich Red Onion Confit

Fried Mushrooms in a Sesame Seed Crumb with a Stilton Dip

Leek & Potato Soup with a Chive Cream Finish

Red Pepper and Parsnip Soup with Basil and Parmesan Pistou

Cream of Mushroom Soup with Crème Fraîche

Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Cream

Pea and Ham Soup finished with Crispy Bacon

Gazpacho with Andalusian Garnish

Magpie Catering Chicken Liver Paté topped with Red Onion Confit served with Toasted Ciabatta

Duck Liver and Orange Parfait with Kumquat Jelly and Toasted Brioche

Warmed Red Onion and Stilton Tart with a Dressed Baby Leaf Spinach and Walnut Salad

Warmed Caramelised Onion, Feta and Pine Nut Puff Pastry Tart on a Dressed Mixed Salad With
Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Pancetta and Leek Tart finished with Cayenne Pepper
with a Rocket Salad in a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Roasted Fig and Goats Cheese Tart with a Dressed Walnut Salad

Warmed Mozzarella, Pesto and Proscuttio Parcels, Basil Dressing

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil Finish

Pea and Pecorino Risotto with a Chive and Parmesan finish

Teriyaki Salmon Skewers with a Honey and Sesame Glaze
Soy and Ginger Dipping Sauce and Beanshoot and Coriander Salad

Salmon Mousse with Salsa Verde , Cucumber Salad and Pepper Coulis

King Prawn Cocktail
Served in Martini Glasses with a Large Mediterranean Prawn

Half Avocado filled with King Prawns in Marie-Rose Sauce with Smoked Salmon Rose

Thai-style Crab Cakes with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Smoked Salmon and Crab Tian Rocket Dressing

Smoked Salmon, Prawn and Cream Cheese Timbales with Salsa Verde

Chilled Smoked Salmon and Scallop Parcels
with a Coriander Dressing

Smoked Salmon and Dill Blinis
with Wholegrain Mustard Crème Fraiche

Pan Seared Scallops and Watercress Salad
with Pancetta and Parsley

Seared Carpaccio of Beef
with Roasted Baby Beets, Creamed Horseradish, Watercress and Parmesan

Mixed Chinese Hors d’oeuvre
Cocktail Spring Roll, Sesame Prawn Toast, Duck and Hoi-Sin Pancakes, Thai Crab Cake and Chilli Dip

Antipasti Platters (Put on the Table family Style)
Roasted Peppers, Olives, Parma Ham, Chorizo, Houmous, Bread Sticks, Rustic Breads with Olive Oil and Balsamic Dips

Tapas Platter (Put on the Table family Style)
Spanish Tortilla, Marinated Olives, Potato Croquettes, Seared Tuna Steak on Ensaladillia, Pinchos Marinated Chicken and Pepper Kebabs

ASSIETTE OF HORSD"OEUVRE

Choose 3 Hors d’oeuvre to compromise your starter

Duck Liver and Orange Parfait with Kumquat Jelly and Brioche Melba Toast
Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Cream
Pea and Ham Soup finished with Crispy Bacon
Goats Cheese and Crème Fraiche Parfait with Balsamic Glaze
Fried Mushrooms in a Sesame Seed Crumb with a Stilton Dip
Leek and Potato Soup with a Chive Cream Finish
Red Pepper and Parsnip Soup with Basil and Parmesan Pistou
Cream of Mushroom Soup with Crème Fraîche
Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil Cream
Pea and Ham Soup Finished with Crispy Bacon
Wild Mushroom Risotto and Truffle Oil Finish
Pea and Pecorino Risotto with a Chive and Parmesan finish
Magpie Catering Chicken Liver Paté topped with Red Onion Confit & Ciabatta Toast
Duck Liver and Orange Parfait with Kumquat Jelly and Toasted Brioche
Warmed Red Onion and Stilton Tart
Warmed Caramelised Onion, Feta and Pine Nut Puff Pastry Tart
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil Finish
Pea and Pecorino Risotto with a Chive and Parmesan finish
Teriyaki Salmon Skewers with Honey and Sesame Glaze Soy and Ginger Dipping Sauce and Beanshoot and Coriander Salad
Salmon Mousse with Salsa Verde, Cucumber Salad and Pepper Coulis
Baby Prawn Cocktail
Warmed Mozzarella, Pesto and Proscuttio Parcels and Basil Dressing
Thai-style Crab Cake with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Smoked Salmon and Crab Tian
Smoked Salmon, Prawn and Cream Cheese Timbale
Cantaloupe Melon with Parma Ham
Mini Melon and Ginger Salad
Fresh Melon with a Blackcurrant Coulis

All hors d’oeuvre come with mixed bread, butter and balsamic with Olive Oil Dip

MAIN COURSE

Fish

Brixham Haddock Fillet with a Parmesan and Tartar Crust
Chablis Cream Sauce, New Potatoes and Fine Beans

Seared Fresh Tuna
on Sautéed New Potatoes, French Beans and Roasted Tomatoes

Lemon Sole Goujons with Mushy Peas
and Chunky Potato Chips

Pan-Seared Cod with Watercress Puree and Parmesan Wafer
On Chive Mash with a Tomato Pistou, Roasted Vegetable Stack

Herb Crusted Cod Fillet with a Mussel, Sauvignon and Cream Sauce
Oven Roasted Charlotte Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus

Fresh River Trout with Almond Butter
Served with New Potatoes and Green Bean Courgette Bundles

Fresh Salmon Fillet with a Pink Champagne and Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Presented with Chive Cream Mash, Chantenay Carrots and Green Bean Bundle

Fresh Salmon with a Lemon Cream Sauce
Roasted Charlotte Potatoes and Baby Vegetables

Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto with Crème Fraiche and Red Wine
on Fresh Young Spinach with Sauté Potatoes

Individual Salmon, Cod & Prawn Fish Pie topped with Parmesan Mash
Chantenay Carrots and Green Bean Bundle

Salmon Wrapped in Smoked Salmon with Lemon Butter
Served with Chive Mash, Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Fresh Asparagus

Baked Halibut Meuniere
Chunky Chips and Roasted Vegetable Medley

Baked Halibut with a Salmon Gravadlax Sauce
On Savoy Cabbage with Creamed Potato Puree

Roast Turbot with Langoustine Tails,
Basil Tortellinis and Pink Brandy Sauce

Sweet Chilli Swordfish
Spicy Potato & Kale Cake and Green Sauce

Sea Bass with Gremolata
Cassoulet of Vegetables and Roasted New Potatoes in Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper

Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillet, Wilted Spinach and Sauté Potatoes
Pumpkin Sauce with Sweet Red Chilli

Roasted Red Mullet with Broad Bean Puree and Saffron and Pepper Sauce
Served with Hot New Potatoes and Vegetable Stack

Pan-Seared Monkfish with Alioli
Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Asparagus and Chunky Chips

Monkfish with Sage Leaves wrapped in Parma Ham and Brown Butter Sauce
Sautéed Potatoes and Baby Vegetable Bundle

Chicken

Roast Norfolk Turkey, Stuffing and Sausage and Bacon Rolls
Served with Roast Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables and Redcurrant Gravy

Roast Chicken Stuffing and Sausage and Bacon Roll
Served with Roast Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables and White Wine infused Gravy

Individual Chicken Stroganoff Filo Pie
Accompanied by a Wild Mushroom and Brandy Sauce, Olive Oil Roasted New Potatoes, Baby Chantenay Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon and Sage
Fondant Potato, Baby Carrots and Fine Beans

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with a Wild Mushroom and Somerset Cider and Brandy Sauce
Roasted Baby Charlotte Potatoes and Asparagus

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast White Wine and Sage Jus with Crispy Bacon Rasher
Dauphinoise Potato, Chantennay Carrots and Fine Beans

Chicken Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomato and Red Pesto
Green Pesto Mash, Pine-Nut & Basil Dressing and Baby Vegetables

Luxury Chicken Kiev with Butter & Parsley
Sauté Potatoes and Fresh Baby Vegetables

Chicken and Spinach Roulade with a Light Watercress Sauce
Roasted Charlotte Potatoes & Baby Vegetable Bundles

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Proscuttio Wrapped Chicken Breast
On a Savoy Cabbage Potato Cake with a Madeira Sauce and Fresh Asparagus

Duck & Game

Confit of Duck Red Cabbage and Apples
Dauphinoise Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables

Confit of Duck with Orange Sauce
Buttered Fresh Spinach and Dauphinoise Potatoes

Crispy Roast Duck Breast with Pancetta & Sesame Seeds
on a Bed of Savoy Cabbage with Parsnip Purée

Duck Breast with Kumquats and Grand Marnier
Dauphinoise Potatoes and Baby Vegetables

Venison with Salsify Confit
Bok Choy and Noodles

Roast Quail in Red Pepper
Served with Herb Polenta

Guinea Fowl Poche-Grille with a Sauce Foie Gras,
Olive Oil Creamed Potato and Baby Vegetables

Pork Dishes

Specialty Sausage’s (Pork & Leek, Cumberland, Wild Boar & Apple) served on Mustard Mash
Caramelised Red Onion and Merlot Gravy, Whole Baby Carrots and Fine Beans

Roast Pork Belly with a Red Wine Reduction
On Leek Champ

Braised Belly of Pork with Apple and Celeriac Mash
Red Wine Sauce and Roasted Vegetables

Pancetta Wrapped Pork Fillet on Spring Onion Mash
Brandy and  Crème Fraiche Sauce and Fine Beans

Stuffed Fillet of Pork with Wild Mushrooms and Cep Sauce
Charlotte Potatoes, Chantennay Carrots and Fine Beans

Roast Pork Fillet with Caramelised Apple, Calvados Sauce and Crisp Sage
Roasted Potatoes and Fine Beans

Pork Fillet Mignons with Porcini Mushrooms in Cream Sauce,
Creamed Potato and Asparagus

Normandy Pork
With New Potatoes Crushed with Tarragon and Butter and Fresh Baby Vegetables

Beef

Individual Beef Bourguignon Filo Parcel
A Parcel of Beef, Onions and Baby Mushrooms in a Rich Red Wine Sauce in Filo served with Roasted New Potatoes in Sea Salt and Olive Oil, Chantenay Carrots and Green Bean Bundle

Topside of Beef with Wine Glazed Shallots and Horseradish Sauce
Baby Roasted Herbed Potatoes, Chantenay Carrots and Honey and Sesame Parsnips

Marinated Sirloin of Beef with Herb Cous Cous and Red Wine Jus
and Fresh Asparagus

Daube of Beef with Spiced Beetroot,
Mini Herb Roasted Potatoes and Baby Vegetables

Topside of Beef with Grand Marnier and Shitake Mushrooms
Celeriac Mash, Potted Roasted Vegetables

Beef Parcels with Fresh Herbs, Breadcrumbs and Claret Jus
Fondant Potato and Baby Vegetables

Peppered Beef En-Croûte,
Parmontier Potatoes and Fine Beans

Steak and Ale Puff Pastry Pie,
Sauté Potatoes, Cabbage with Crispy Bacon

Cottage Pie with a Parmesan Glaze,
Baby Chantenay Carrots and Potted Petit Pois

Roast Rare Topside of Beef on Red Pepper and Aubergine Stack with Exmoor Blue Cheese Sauce
Mini Roasted Potatoes, Fine Beans and Baby Channtenay Carrots

Rib-Eye Steak, Alioli and Roasted Vine Cherry Tomatoes
with Chunky Chips

Sirloin Steak au Poivre,
Sauté Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus

Pan-Fried Fillet Steak,
with Broad Bean Pesto, Chunky Chips and Garlic Baby Mushrooms

Pan-Fried Fillet Steak on an Open Cap Mushroom with Café de Paris Butter
Fondant Potatoes and Baby Vegetable Bundles

Fillet Steak with Five Onion Sauce and Horseradish Mash with Fresh Asparagus

Beef Wellington
Parmontier Potatoes, Carrots & Green Beans in Courgette Bundle

Lamb

Marinated Pan-Seared Rump of Lamb with a Red Wine and Orange Sauce
Dauphinoise Potato and Baby Vegetables

Herb Crusted Cutlet of Lamb with Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb and a Chianti Reduction
Roasted New Potatoes, Turned Carrots and Fine Beans

Roast Leg of Lamb, Red Wine and Rosemary Jus
With Roast Potatoes, Chantenay Carrots and Green Bean Vegetable Bundles

Minted Lamb Filo - Diced Leg of Lamb and Onion in a Rich Minted Sauce
Parmontier Potatoes and Baby Vegetables

Crunchy Coated Lamb in a Crispy Herb Crumb
Rosemary and Onion Parmontier Potatoes and Fine Beans

Stuffed Lamb Noisettes with a Tarragon Cream Sauce
Served on a Fondant Potato and Baby Vegetable Bundles

Moroccan Lamb
with Lemon Cous Cous

Roast Leg of Lamb with Asparagus, Creamed Goats Cheese and Lavender Vinaigrette
On Mini Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary Chantennay Carrots & Green Bean Vegetable Bundles

Merlot and Herb Lamb Shank
With Creamed Potato, Baby Chantenay Carrot and Green Bean Vegetable Bundles

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
With Smoked Bacon Stuffed Whole Baked Potato and Vegetable Stack

Roast Rack of Lamb with a Redcurrant Jus
Dauphinoise Potatoes, Baby Chantenay Carrots and Fine Beans

Stuffed Breast of Lamb
with a Mustard and Herb Crust, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Fresh Asparagus and Carrot Bundle

Gallion of Lamb Pan-Seared and Sliced, Redcurrant and Port Jus and Fondant Potato,
Baby Vegetable Bundles

Spinach Wrapped Lamb Fillets in Filo Pastry with a Tomato, Mint and Coriander Salsa,
Rosti Potatoes and Aubergine and Tomato Stack

Vegetarian/Vegan

Individual Wild Mushroom Filo Parcel with a Cream, Mushroom and Brandy Sauce
Served with Roasted Charlotte Potatoes and Vegetables

Individual Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Parcel
With a Red Pesto Dressing Served with Basil Mash and Vegetables

Fresh Asparagus, Sun-Blushed Cherry Tomato and Feta Cheese Tart with Chive Cream Sauce
Roasted New Potatoes in Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper and Vegetables

(Vegan) Spinach, Cannellini Bean and Herb Patties with a Coriander and Chunky Tomato Sauce
On Olive Oil Mash and Vegetables

(Vegan) Roasted Stuffed Peppers
Filled With Cous Cous, Stir-Fried Vegetables and Fresh Mixed Herbs

(Vegan) Rice Stuffed Beef Tomatoes
With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Aubergine & Pine-Nuts

Boursin & Roasted Vegetable En-Croute with a White Wine & Chive Cream Sauce
Sauté Potatoes and Vegetables

Mushroom Stroganoff
Basmati and Wild Rice with a Dressed Rocket Salad

(Vegan) Vegetable Stack with Roasted Nuts
Served with a Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Sauce
Garlic and Chilli Sauté Potatoes

ALL MEALS INCLUDE APPROPRIATE VEGETABLES

Additional Vegetables that you may want for guests to help themselves to on the tables:

Garden Peas

Broccoli

Carrot and Swede Mash

Parsnip & Carrot Gratin

Swede and Orange Purée

Glazed Carrots with Orange and Nutmeg

Roasted Honeyed Parsnips

Creamed Spinach

Red Cabbage with Pine Nuts

Broad Beans in Herbed Lemon Cream

Pan-Fried Garlic and Chive Mushrooms

Roasted Vegetables (Red Onion, Aubergine, Courgette, Mushrooms and Peppers)

Parsnip and Ginger Bake finished with Cream and Almonds

Cauliflower Cheese with a Red Leicester Glaze

Fresh Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan, Olive Oil and Cracked Black Pepper

CHILDRENS PICNIC BOX

(3) Selection of Crust less Finger Sandwiches on White Bread - (Ham, Cheddar, Jam)

Mini Baby Bel
Batons of Carrot and Cucumber
Children’s Crisps
Children’s Fromage Frais
Cadbury Swiss Roll

CHILDRENS MENU

Fresh Melon with Strawberries

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Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta with Cucumber Sticks and Cherry Tomatoes
Roast Chicken Breast, Roast Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots and Peas
Cottage Pie with Carrots and Peas
Sausage, Mash and Beans or Peas
Fish Fingers, Chips and Peas or Peas

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Chocolate Mousse

Desserts

We take pride at Magpie Catering that ALL our desserts are home-made therefore finishing your meal with the same high impact it started with!

Individual Lemon Cheesecake
With a Lemon Curd Cômpote

Individual Cappuccino Cheesecake on a Ginger Base
Finished with a Dark Chocolate Sauce

Individual Banoffee Cheesecake
with Home-Made Toffee

Profiteroles filled with Cream Drizzled with a Warmed Dark Chocolate Sauce
Served in a Martini Glass

Individual Tiramisu
Finished with Cocoa

Summer Fruit Trifle
Served in a Martini Glass

White Chocolate Tart
With Fresh Raspberries

Truffle Torte
On Crushed Amaretti Biscuits

Strawberry Shortcake
Filled with Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Finished with a Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce

Puff Pastry and Raspberry Mille Feuille
With Mascarpone Cream

Classic Caramelised Lemon Tart
Grand Marnier Cream

Individual Vanilla Pavlova
Filled with Fresh Cream and Mixed Soft Fruit and Berries Cooked in Cassis

Individual Pistachio Pavlova
Filled with Fresh Cream, Rhubarb and Raspberries

Summer Pudding
with both Mango and  Raspberry Sauce

Crème Brûlée

Chocolate Brûlée

Vanilla Panna Cotta
with Balsamic Strawberries

Strawberries Marinated in Balsamic Vinegar
with Vanilla Mascarpone

Eton Mess
Crushed Meringue, Vanilla Cream, Berries in Cassis – served in a classic Martini glass with Edible Flowers

Frozen Raspberries
with a Warm White Chocolate Sauce

Lemon Syllabub
with Shortbread Biscuits

Lemon Possett
with Baby Shortbread Heart

Warmed Chocolate Brownie
With a Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce Mini Jugs of Pouring Cream

Individual Apple and Cinnamon Pie
with Custard

Individual Apple & Cinnamon Crumble Tarts
with Cinnamon Cream

Spotted Dick with Custard

Syrup Sponge with Custard

Bread and Butter Pudding with Nutmeg Finish

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce

Hot Chocolate Fondants with Summer Berries and Mint Froth

Individual Bakewell Tarts with Jam & Custard

Poached Pears with Hot Fudge Sauce

Membrello with Blue Cheese and Oat Cakes

Mixed Cheese with Chutney, Grapes, Fig and Crackers

Coffee and Tea with Luxury Mint Chocolates

TRIO OF MINI DESSERTS

This style dessert is a resounding success - presented with three mini desserts on one plate something to suit everyone’s taste (choose your three from below)

Lemon Cheesecake with a Lemon Curd Cômpote

Cappuccino Cheesecake on a Ginger Base finished with a Dark Chocolate Sauce

Banoffee Cheesecake with Home-Made Toffee

Individual Tiramisu finished with Cocoa

Baby Summer Fruit Trifle

Mini White Chocolate Tart with Fresh Raspberries

Mini Strawberry Shortcake with Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Finished with a Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce

Baby Classic Caramelised Lemon Tart

Baby Individual Vanilla Pavlova filled with Fresh Cream & Mixed Soft Fruit and Berries Cooked in Cassis

Crème Brûlée

Chocolate Brûlée

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

Eton Mess - Crushed Meringue, Vanilla Cream, Berries in Cassis

Frozen Raspberries with a Warm White Chocolate Sauce

Lemon Possett with Baby Shortbread Heart

Mini Tropical Fruit Salad with Grand Marnier and Caramelised Sugar Shard

Lemon Mousse layered with Raspberry Coulis

Warmed Chocolate Brownie with a Rich Dark Chocolate Sauce

Individual Apple and Cinnamon Pie with Custard

Spotted Dick with Custard

Syrup Sponge with Custard

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce