This is a non-definitive list of buffet Desserts we can provide, however we are always looking for new ideas so if there’s anything missing from the list we would be more than happy to make it for you!
Syrup and Walnut Tart
Chocolate and Lemon Tart
Pavlova with Fresh Fruit
Banoffi Pie
Chocolate Profiteroles with hot fudge sauce
French Apple and Honey Tart Tatin
Rich Chocolate Mousse
Summer Pudding
Fresh Fruit Salad
Or a selection of local Cheese and biscuits
This is a non-definitive list of vegetarian buffet options we can provide, however we are always looking for new ideas so if there’s anything missing from the list we would be more than happy to make it for you!
Wensleydale and watercress Tart
(Very tasty and peppery)
Cashew Nut and Sunblush Tomato Nut Roast
This exciting and different nut roast can be wrapped in puff pastry and should be served at room temperature)
Roasted Vegetable Couscous
With aubergine, courgettes, carrots, onions, tomatoes and parsnips
Asparagus Tart
Young asparagus when in season with Gruyere and Cheddar cheese, shallots and cream
Vegetable Curry
The best vegetable curry you have ever tasted!
Vegetarian Lasagne
We have made this dish now for twenty years and it
Never fails to excite and impress
Vegetarian Quiche
sun-dried tomato, mushroom, leak and artichoke, asparagus and stilton…
This is a non-definitive list of side options we can provide, however we are always looking for new ideas so if there’s anything missing from the list we would be more than happy to make it for you!
Hot new potatoes with chives and butter
Spiced potatoes with parsnips and okra
Cold potato and spring onion salad
Hot potato Wedges
Red Comarg Rice Salad
Red Peppers, kidney beans, red onions and black olives
Beef Tomato Salad with Mozzarella Cheese or
Artichokes in olive oil with fresh Basil
Spinach and Bacon Salad with Garlic Croutons
Greek Salad with Olives and Feta Cheese
Mixed Green Salad
Mushroom Terrine
Layers of mushrooms, leeks and fresh herbs
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Penne pasta with sundried tomatoes, basil, cherry tomatoes, olives etc.
This is a non-definitive list of fish and seafood buffet options we can provide, however we are always looking for new ideas so if there’s anything missing from the list we would be more than happy to make it for you!
Smoked Salmon and Dill Mousse
A very pretty pale pink mousse made with smoked salmon, dill and cream then wrapped in lots of smoked salmon
Salmon Coulibiac
This is one of the best fish pies ever invented. The salmon, rice, onion, mushrooms and fresh dill with hard boiled eggs are enclosed in a light flaky pastry.
Dressed Salmon
Foil baked, filleted Salmon made to look whole again and dressed with cucumber scales
Seafood Paella
Our own fantastic recipe with fish and seafood cooked in traditional spices and herbs with rice
King Prawns
Pan-fried with garlic and butter
This is a non-definitive list of meat buffet options we can provide, however we are always looking for new ideas so if there’s anything missing from the list we would be more than happy to make it for you!
Roast Chicken & Pancetta Salad with Quails Eggs and |Walnut Vinaigrette
A really hearty salad served with croutons, gem lettuce and watercress
Chicken and Melon Salad
This beautiful salad is ideal for a hot summer day, there is lots of colour in the different melons, then black grapes, asparagus and capers are added and topped with shavings of parmesan cheese
Chicken in Paprika Sauce
Poached chicken beasts cooked with sun-blushed tomatoes, fresh tarragon, paprika and cream
Duck and Pear Salad
The duck is cooked slowly with oranges then when cold is mixed with orange zest, mango chutney and blueberry vinegar, add chopped pears and serve with a basmati rice and watercress salad
Chicken Marbella
Chicken is marinated in an infusion of French herbs white wine, olive oil and capers and then cooked slowly with pitted prunes and brown sugar this dish is excellent when serving a large crowd a hot or cold meal
Mexican Chicken
The chicken is cooked like a paella in a large earthenware dish, in saffron rice with mixed coloured peppers, black and green olives, limes and a hint of chilli
Boned Turkey
This is served stuffed with CousCousand Lime
Honey Roast Ham
This is a whole ham which will serve up to 80 people and is cooked with a glaze of mustard and maple syrup, beautifully succulent
Fillet or Topside of Beef
The meat is placed in a marinade of dry spices with mustard, celery salt and black pepper, then cooked with red wine vinegar, garlic and olive oil this is a truly melt in the mouth beef which has much more taste than plain roast beef.
Jerked Ham
Spicy ham cooked with chillies, rum and malt vinegar
Roast Leg of Lamb with a pepper corn Crust
Looks spectacular and tastes great!
Chicken Marbella
Whole chickens quartered cooked with garlic, red wine vinegar, prunes, olives, capers brown sugar and white wine. One of the most popular chicken dishes we have done. It is served warm.
Smoked Chicken Salad with Basil & Parmesan mayonnaise
Smoked chicken with prosciutto, gruyere cheese, spring onions mixed with mayonnaise served on a bed of Romaine lettuce leaves
Here’s an idea of some popular choices of canapes for Funerals and Wakes, but please feel free to create your very own menu!
Finger Sandwiches
Little triangles of egg & cress, local roast beef and horseradish, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cheddar and homemade pickle, coronation chicken, prawn mayonnaise etc
Miniature homemade sausage rolls using English outdoor bred pork and herbs
Artichoke, Leek and Mushroom Tarts
Miniature Quiches:
Various choices including sun-dried tomato, cheese and basil or Quiche Lorraine
Chipolata sausages wrapped in bacon and devils-on-horseback (prunes wrapped in bacon)
Chicken Goujons
Our own recipe of baked free range chicken strips coated in crispy, spiced breadcrumbs, with a homemade tomato relish
A Selection of Desserts
homemade cakes
coffee and walnut, chocolate, lemon drizzle…
Strawberry tarts
Lemon Meringue Pies
Meringues with double cream
We will meet you on arrival at Glyndebourne with drinks (Champagne is always a popular choice!) and canapés still warm from the oven.
Then depending on your preference we can either prepare a Catered Lunch/Dinner for you in the interval or we can create a unique picnic experience for you to enjoy at your leisure.
We also provide hot drinks on arrival or for the interval as sometimes the Summer weather can still be a bit chilly!
All our food is homemade and where possible made from organic and free range local produce.
Have a look at our sample menus for some ideas of what to have, or give us a call and we will be more than happy to talk you through your choices! Here’s an idea of what has been previously popular for Glyndebourne events, although feel free to devise your own menu!
Smoked salmon on homemade wholemeal bread with a tiny lemon and dill garnish
Little open sandwiches of egg and cress, ham and mustard, various English cheeses with pickle garnish.
Mini quiches (warm) with feta and caramelised onion
Butcher’s pork and apple sausages with brown sauce dip (served warm)
Vegetarian Samosas
Parmesan biscuits dressed with goat’s cheese and sun blushed tomato
Lamb koftas
(spicy lamb and apricot balls with a yoghurt and mint dip
Miniature Cornish Pasties
(made with local beef, organic potatoes and vegetables
Lemon and Chilli Prawn Sticks
Salmon en croute
(Scottish salmon with a cream cheese and chive sauce inside the flaky pastry)
Bowls of mixed salads and new potatoes will accompany the meal
Little jam tarts with strawberries, raspberries and double cream,
Mini Lemon-meringue pies
Decadent chocolate brownies
Mini Pavlova
Or alternatively Cheese and biscuits, using all local Down’s cheeses.