Menus

Finger Buffets

Christmas 1 – £6.50

 Selection of Sandwiches (v)

Chestnut & Cranberry Cocktail Sausages (n)

Brie & Cranberry Empanadas (v)

Turkey, Cranberry & Northumberland Goats Cheese Meatballs

Smoked Salmon & Dill Quiches

Smoked Trout Pate Croutes

Chocolate Brownie Pieces (v)

Strawberry Meringues, Fruit & Cream (v)

Christmas 2 – £8.50

 Selection of Sandwiches (v)

Chestnut & Cranberry Cocktail Sausages in Bacon (n)

Turkey, Cranberry & Northumberland Goats Cheese Meatballs

Northumberland Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade Chutney Quiches (v)

Prawn & Monkfish Croquettes

Mini Pie Selection

Brie & Cranberry Empanadas (v)

Christmas Cake Pieces (v)

Bakewell Tart Fingers (v)

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut (v)

Christmas 3 – £10.50

Selection of Sandwiches (v)

Chestnut & Cranberry Cocktail Sausages (n)

Smoked Salmon & Dill Quiches

Turkey, Cranberry & Northumberland Goats Cheese Meatballs

Smoked Trout Pate Croutes

Vegetable & Goats Cheese Croquettes (v)

Brie & Cranberry Empanadas (v)

Smoked Gammon & Roasted Spud Skewers, Apple & Ginger Compotte

Red Velvet Prawns, Chilli & Mango Dip

Chocolate & Mint Ganache (v)

Mince Pies (v)

Selection of Cake slices (v)

Christmas 4 – £12.50

 Selection of Sandwiches (v)

Chestnut & Cranberry Cocktail Sausages in Bacon (n)

Turkey, Cranberry & Northumberland Goats Cheese Meatballs

Northumberland Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade Chutney Quiches (v)

Roasted Chicken Croquettes

Smoked Trout Pate Croutes

Vegetable & Goats Cheese Croquettes (V)

Smoked Gammon & Roasted Spud Skewers, Apple & Ginger Compotte

Brie & Cranberry Empanadas (v)

Chocolate & Mint Ganache (v)

Strawberry Meringues, Fruit & Cream (v)

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut (v)

Christmas 5 – £8.50

 Afternoon Tea Style Christmas Menu

Selection of Sandwiches (v)

Selection of Quiches (v)

Bakewell Tart Slices (v)

Chocolate & Mint Ganache (v)

Strawberry Meringues, Cream & Blueberries (v)

Raspberry & Passion Fruit Tarts (v)

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (v)

Profiteroles & Chocolate Sauce (v)

Christmas Cake Pieces (v)

Mince Pies (v)

Sandwich Platters

Classic Platters

 Classic Vegetarian Platter – 5 Rounds – £19.75

(Cheddar Cheese & Pickle, Egg Mayo & Tomato, Cheese Savoury & Salad, Cheese & Cucumber)

Classic Meat Platter – 5 Rounds – £19.75

(Roast Beef, Corned Beef & Pickle, Ham & Egg, Chicken & Sweetcorn)

Classic Fish Platter – 5 Rounds – £19.75

(Prawn marie Rose, Tuna & Sweetcorn, Salmon & Tomato, Tuna & Cucumber)

 Premium Platters

 Premium Vegetarian Platter – 5 Rounds – £24.75

(Sliced Egg Salad, Cheese Savoury & Baby Spinach, Yorkshire Ploughman’s, Chunky Hummus & Salad)

Premium Meat Platter – 5 Rounds – £24.75

(Roast Pork, Apple & Tomato, Chicken Tikka, Coriander, Mango & Cucumber, Ham, Monterey Jack & Mustard, Pastrami Salad)

Premium Fish Platter – 5 Rounds – £24.75

(Prawn Marie Rose, Tuna Flakes, Tomato Salsa & Rocket, Salmon with Lemon Mayo, Tuna Mayo & Sweetcorn)

 Wraps

 Vegetarian Wrap Bites – 40 Tortilla Pieces – £37.00

(Chilli & Onion Bhaji with Mango & Baby Leaf Spinach, Hummus, Carrot, Coriander & Lettuce)

 Meat Wrap Bites – 40 Tortilla Pieces – £37.00

(Indian Spiced Lamb, Spinach & Minted Yogurt, Ham, West Country Cheese, Tomato & Mustard Mayo)

 Premium Mixed Bread Platters

 Mixed Bread Vegetarian Platter (approx. 5 persons) – £24.75

(Vegetarian Filling Assortment of Wraps, Baguettes, Ciabattas & Hoagies)

 Mixed Bread Meat Platters (approx. 5 persons) – £24.75

(Meat Filling Assortment of Wraps, Baguettes, Ciabattas & Hoagies)

 Fresh Fruit & Cheese

(approximately 10 guests)

Traditional Fresh Fruit Platter – £15.00

Northumberland Cheeseboard, Biscuits, Celery, Grapes & Chutney – £30.00

Notes

• These menus are available from 26^th November until the 21st of December.
• Please order early for December – I will get fully booked by the end of October.
• Minimum order value – £65
• All buffets are delivered on ceramic platters along with ceramic plates and serviettes.  Missing equipment will be charged for.  Please have it clean and ready for collection the day after delivery.
• Prices include delivery & collection within 10 miles of North Shields.  An additional £10 charge will be made for deliveries/collections further afield.
• Unless you have agreed terms with me, payment is required in advance before delivery.
• Payment can be made by BACS, card payment or cash.  I do not take cheques.
• Buffets are made up of a half a round of sandwiches per person and one of each of the other items on the menu per person.
• Vegetarian items will be labelled, the sausages will be labelled as containing nuts.
• For any other dietary requirements please get in touch.

Canapes 2018

Meat

‘Rothbury Family Butcher’ Lamb & Mint Cocktail Sausages, Honey & Rosemary

Northumberland Pork & Fennel Meatballs, Bravas Sauce

Best of British Mini Pies (chicken & tarragon, beef and stilton)

Mini Yorkies, Fillet of Northumberland Beef, Horseradish Sauce

Northumberland Lamb & Heritage Mash Mini Shepherds Pies

Northumberland Lamb & Goats Cheese Shish Kebabs, Homemade Hummus

Sausage & Mash, Rich Onion Gravy

Chicken Tikka Skewers, Mint Yoghurt

Rose Veal Meatballs, Wild Mushroom Sauce

Classic Mini Hamburger Sliders

Fish

Seared Scallops with Vermouth, Tapenade & Chorizo

Coconut King Prawns, Mango Mayo

Scallops Wrapped in Pancetta, Béarnaise

Prawn Balls, Chipotle Mayonnaise

Crab Fritters, Saffron Mayo

Frothed Local Lobster Shots

Local Ale & Tempura Fish & Chip Cones

Chilli Salt Squid Cones, Garlic Confit Mayo

Oyster Fritters, Seafood Mayonnaise

Tempura Cockles, Salt & Chilli Vinegar Cones

Vegetarian

 Sweet Potato, Spinach & Goats Cheese Cakes (v)

Falafel & Spinach, Spiced Lime Yoghurt (v)

Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Tartlets (v)

Baby Jacket Spuds, Spiced Damson Chutney, Blagdon Blue (v)

Spicy Beetroot Soup Shots (v)

Courgette & Asparagus ‘Meat Balls’, Panko Breadcrumbs (v)

Smoked Northumberland Cheese & Spring Onion Beignet, Garlic Confit Mayo (v)

Chanterelle Soup, Truffle Oil (v)

Tomato & Fennel Soup Shots (v)

Broccoli & Blue Cheese Beignet, Beetroot Hummus (v)

Sweet Canapés

Chocolate Ganache Tartlets

Dipped Strawberries, Coconut

Raspberry & Limoncello Trifle

Vanilla Panacotta

Drambuie Crème Brulee

Lemon Posset, Crushed Amoretti

Bakewell Tart Fingers

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Selection of Mini Chocolate & Macaroon Bijoux

Selection of Assorted Filled Choux Patisserie

 Please get in touch for prices & further options

Traditional & Northumbrian Style Tapas Dishes 2018

 Battered Northumbrian Chicken with Honey, Mustard & Sesame Soy Sauce, Toasted Sesame Seeds

24 Hour Slow Cooked Northumbrian Pork, Asian ‘Slaw

Potted North Shields Crab, Toast & Salad

Heritage Potatoes Potatas Bravas (v)

Northumberland Pork & Chorizo Meatballs, Bravas Sauce

Local Ale Battered River Cobbler, Heritage Potato Chips, Homemade Tartare Sauce

Northumbrian Lamb Tagine, Tabbouleh with Feta & Flat Bread

Mussels with Chorizo, Goats Cheese & Spicy Tomato Sauce, Fresh Parley

Pan Fried Mushrooms with Garlic, Harissa & Toasted Sunflower Seeds (v)

King Prawns & Chorizo in Chilli, Garlic & Olive Oil, Rustic Breads

Pancetta & Doddington’s Cheese Heritage Potato Croquettes

Spring Onion & Smoked Northumberland Cheese Heritage Potato Croquettes, Wild Mushroom Sauce (v)

Local Ale Tempura Calamari, Homemade Tartare Sauce

Sticky Beef Short Ribs with Smoked Garlic, Bourbon & Maple Syrup

Epicurus Chunky Chilli, Cumin Soured Cream

Deep Fried Oyster Fritters, Wasabi Mayo

Chilli Salt Squid with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Please get in touch for prices

Bowl Food Dishes 2018

 Savoury Bowls

Slow Cooked Northumberland Lamb Tagine, Tabbouleh & Feta, Flat Bread

North Shields Fish, Local Ale Tempura Batter & Carroll’s Heritage Potato Chips, Mushy Peas

Roasted Tomato Risotto with Northumberland Cheese (v)

Selection of Rothbury Speciality Sausages, Heritage Mash & Onion Gravy

Northumberland Venison Casserole, Heritage Mash, Roasted Root Veg

Goan Fish Curry & White Rice

Lamb, Caramelised Red Onion & Goats Cheese Meatballs, Tomato & Dill Sauce

Slow Cooked Beef in Guinness with Horseradish Dumplings

North Shields Cod, Smoked Haddock & Prawn Fish Pie, Creamy Heritage Potato Mash

Squash & Almond Curry (v)

Aubergine, Fennel & Bean Stew (v)

Aubergine Parmiagana (v)

Honey Spiced Duck Breast, Gratin Dauphinoise Potatoes

Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb ‘Shepherd’s Pie’

Chicken & Sun Blushed Tomato, Tarragon & Paprika Cream Sauce, Tabbouleh with Feta & Pomegranate

Slow Cooked Minted Northumbrian Lamb, Gratin Dauphinoise Potatoes

Beef Bourguignonne, Heritage Mash, Croutons

Northumberland Beef & Ale Casserole with Herb Dumplings, Heritage Mash

Pud Bowls

Tiramisu

Blood Orange Posset with Crushed Amoretti Biscuits, Roasted Blackberries

Lindisfarne Mead Crème Brûlée

Baileys Panacotta, Candied Nuts

Chocolate & Alnwick Rum Bread & Butter Pudding

Strawberry & Limoncello Trifle

Warm Chocolate Brownie, Doddington Cherry & Whisky Ice Cream

 Apple & Blackberry Crumble, Doddington Vanilla Ice Cream

Please get in touch for prices

Knife & Fork Menu Options 2018

Cold Knife & Fork Options

Poached & Dressed Scottish Salmon & Crayfish

Caramelised Brown Sugar & Cloved Home Cooked Northumbrian Ham

Rare Sirloin of Northumberland Beef, Horseradish Sauce

Smoked Salmon & Prawns Tossed in Marie Rose Sauce

Continental Meat Platter with Feta, Olives, Sun Blushed Tomatoes, Guacamole & Hummus

Spiced Damson Chutney & Goats Cheese Puff Pastry Tart (v)

Lemon Chicken, Pork & Pistachio Terrine

 Freshly Carved Rare Northumberland Chateaubriand, Béarnaise Sauce

‘Shields’ Fish Platter with Smoked Salmon, Prawns, Crab, Mussels, Smoked Trout & Smoked Mackerel

Spicy Chicken & Pepper Salad

Sliced Corn Fed Chicken Breast with Tarragon Sauce

Homemade Deep Quiches;

(Red Pepper, Goats Cheese & Thyme (v), Tomato & Basil (v), Wild Mushroom Quiche (v), Pancetta & Onion)

Hot Knife & Fork Options

Classic Beef Bourguignon, Toasted Croutons & Parsley

North Shields Cod, Smoked Haddock & Prawn Fish Pie, Creamy Heritage Potato Mash

Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb ‘Shepherd’s Pie’

Goan Fish Curry & White Rice

Lamb, Caramelised Red Onion & Goats Cheese Meatballs, Tomato & Dill Sauce

Slow Cooked Beef in Guinness with Horseradish Dumplings

Slow Cooked Diced Northumbrian Lamb in a Rich Tomato & Mint Sauce

Chicken, Leek & Smoked Bacon Pie with Mushrooms & Tarragon

Chunky Chilli, White Rice

Beef & Chorizo Meatballs, Tomato Sauce

Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes in a Paprika Cream Sauce

Aubergine Parmiagana (v)

Chasseur Chasseur

Game Pie

Squash & Almond Curry (v)

Aubergine, Fennel & Bean Stew (v)

Pumpkin, Feta & Filo Tart (v)

Fresh Homemade Salads

Beetroot, Spinach & Apple Salad with Toasted Seeds (v)

Cherry Tomato salad with Red Onion, Fresh Lime Juice & Coriander (v)

Quinoa, Fresh Herbs & Goji Berry Salad with Cashew Nuts (v)

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Tomatoes & Chives (v)

Heritage Potato Salad with Wholegrain Mustard & Fresh Herbs (v)

Black Sesame Carrot & Avocado Salad (v)

Tabbouleh with Feta & Pomegranate (v)

Chermoula & Herb Cous Cous, Peas, Cherry Tomatoes & Toasted Almonds (v)

Pomegranate & Cous Cous Salad with Sunflower Seeds & Rocket (v)

Asian Inspired ‘Slaw (v)

Fattoush (v)

Chicory, Stilton, Pear & Pecan Salad (v)

Accompaniments

Garlic, Lemon, Thyme & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes (v)

Gratin Dauphinoise Potatoes (v)

Roasted Root Vegetables with Honey & Rosemary (v)

Roasted Red Onions with Port, Bay Leaves & Juniper (v)

Spiced Wedged Potatoes (v)

Selection of Rustic Breads, Sauces & Mustards (v) (included as part of menu)

Homemade Desserts & Cheese

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake (v)

Baked Double Chocolate Cheesecake (v)

Baked Blueberry Cheesecake (v)

French Apple Tart (v)

Strawberry Cheesecake (v)

Marbled Chocolate Truffle Torte (v)

Salted Caramel Cheesecake (v)

Passion Fruit & Pistachio Tart (v)

Pear & Almond Tart (v)

Pecan & Toffee Pie (v)

Black Cherry & Almond Tart (v)

Tart Citron (v)

Profiteroles with Chantilly Cream & Chocolate Sauce (v)

Selection of Classic or Northumberland Cheeses, Biscuits, Fruit, Chutney (v)

Please get in touch for prices

Charcoal BBQ Options 2018

Mains

Gourmet Sausages from ‘The Rothbury Family Butcher’

Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Northumberland Red Onion Beef Burgers or Lamb Burgers

BBQ Glazed Spare Ribs

Thai Spiced King Prawn Kebabs

Chicken & Chorizo Kebabs with Red Pepper & Onions

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Tabbouleh, Feta & Pomegranate

Indian Spiced Lamb & Apricot Kebabs

Sesame Soy Northumberland Rump Steaks

Chicken Satay Kebabs

Jerk Chicken Pieces

Fish Burgers with Herby Mayonnaise

Veggie Mains

Red Peppers Stuffed with Aubergine, Olives, Feta & Fresh Mint (v)

Bean Burgers (v)

Aubergine & Mozzarella Sandwiches (v)

Halloumi & Vegetable Yakitori (v)

Beetroot, Walnut & Feta Burgers (v)

Portobello & Chargrilled Pepper Ciabattas (v)

Chargrilled Halloumi (v)

Roasted Beetroot with Horseradish Butter (v)

Selection of Rustic Breads, Sauces & Mustards (v) (included as part of menu)

Fresh Homemade Salads

Beetroot, Spinach & Apple Salad with Toasted Seeds (v)

Cherry Tomato salad with Red Onion, Fresh Lime Juice & Coriander (v)

Quinoa, Fresh Herbs & Goji Berry Salad with Cashew Nuts (v)

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Tomatoes & Chives (v)

Heritage Potato Salad with Wholegrain Mustard & Fresh Herbs (v)

Black Sesame Carrot & Avocado Salad (v)

Tabbouleh with Feta & Pomegranate (v)

Chermoula & Herb Cous Cous, Peas, Cherry Tomatoes & Toasted Almonds (v)

Pomegranate & Cous Cous Salad with Sunflower Seeds & Rocket (v)

Asian Inspired ‘Slaw (v)

Fattoush (v)

Chicory, Stilton, Pear & Pecan Salad (v)

Accompaniments

Garlic, Lemon, Thyme & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes (v)

Gratin Dauphinoise Potatoes (v)

Roasted Root Vegetables with Honey & Rosemary (v)

Roasted Red Onions with Port, Bay Leaves & Juniper (v)

BBQ’s Sliced Rosemary Potatoes (v)

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta, Coriander & Chilli Salsa (v)

Garlic Bread with Tarragon (v)

Roasted Balsamic & Honey Onions (v)

Homemade Desserts & Cheese

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake (v)

Baked Double Chocolate Cheesecake (v)

Baked Blueberry Cheesecake (v)

French Apple Tart (v)

Strawberry Cheesecake (v)

Marbled Chocolate Truffle Torte (v)

Salted Caramel Cheesecake (v)

Passion Fruit & Pistachio Tart (v)

Pear & Almond Tart (v)

Pecan & Toffee Pie (v)

Black Cherry & Almond Tart (v)

Tart Citron (v)

Profiteroles with Chantilly Cream & Chocolate Sauce (v)

Selection of Classic or Northumberland Cheeses, Biscuits, Fruit, Chutney (v)

Please get in touch for pricing

Street Food Menus 2018

Lamb, Caramelised Red Onion & Goats Cheese Meatballs with Tabbouleh, Feta & Pomegranate Salad, Bravas Sauce, Hummus & Flat Bread

Beer Battered Tempura Fish & Chips, Mushy Peas, Homemade Tartare Sauce

 Sticky Pork Ribs & Homemade Coleslaw, Duck Fat Heritage Chips

Pig in a Bun, Parsnip or Traditional Sage & Onion Stuffing, Apple & Ginger Sauce, Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes

Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Melted Cheese & BBQ Sauce, Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes, Homemade Coleslaw, Crusty Roll

Seared Steak with Tabbouleh, Feta & Pomegranate, Salad, Chimichurri Sauce, Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes

Seafood Paella

Classic Louisiana Prawn & Chicken Gumbo & Crusty Bread

cy Beef Empanadas, Guacamole, Cherry Tomato Salad with Lime Juice & Coriander, Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes

Sticky Beef Short Ribs, Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes, Beef Dripping Panzanella

Dirty Burgers!  Red Onion Burger with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Stilton & Black Pudding, Homemade Coleslaw, Duck Fat Heritage Chips

Meatball Burrito with Guacamole, Chipotle, Salsa, Cheese, Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes

Beetroot, Walnut & Feta Burgers with Tabbouleh, Feta & Pomegranate, Salad (v)

Aubergine ’Burgers’ with Sun Bushed Tomato, Goats Cheese & Rocket with Tabbouleh, Feta & Pomegranate, Salad (v)

Quinoa, Butterbean & Butternut Squash Burger with Harissa, Heritage Chips (v)

Please get in touch for pricing

Three Course Dining Options

(more available)

Starters

Warm Bread & Butter

Chicken Liver Parfait, Spiced Damson Chutney, Toasted Brioche

Roasted Red Pepper & Elsdon Goats Cheese Tart, Balsamic (v)

Ham Hock Terrine, Homemade Piccalilli

Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Salad, Thyme & Balsamic (v)

Wild Mushrooms, Garlic & Parsley, Sourdough Toast (v)

Rocket & Wild Mushroom Veloute (v)

Seahouses Smoked Salmon, Brown Bread

Mains

Slow Cooked Pork with Wholegrain Mustard Mash, Apple & Ginger Compote, Thyme Gravy

Classic Chicken Chasseur, Heritage Mash

Confit Duck Leg, Braised Red Cabbage, Heritage Mash, Roots

Boeuf Bourguignon, Horseradish Mash, Roasted Roots

Chicken Breast with Stornoway Black Pudding, Creamed Leeks, Heritage Mash, Peppercorn Sauce

Baked White Onion, Cream & White Wine sauce (v)

Kale & Wild Mushroom Lasagne (v)

Puds

Warm Chocolate Brownie, Raspberry Sorbet, Warm Chocolate Soup Shot

Drambuie Crème Brûlée, Shortbread Fingers

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce

Lemon Posset, Roasted Blackberries, Crushed Amoretti Biscuits

Raspberry & Toasted Almond Trifle

Pear & Almond Tart, Beckleberry’s Ice Cream

Profiteroles, Chantilly Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Please get in touch for prices & further options

Afternoon Tea

Selection of Dainty Finger Sandwiches;

Sliced Fillet of Northumbrian Beef with Béarnaise Sauce

Smoked Salmon with Tartare Dressing

Cucumber & Mint Cream Cheese (v)

Free Range Duck Egg Mayo with Sun Blushed Tomatoes (v)

Corn Fed Chicken Coronation

Roast Ham with Grain Mustard

Savouries;

Smoked Northumberland Cheese & Caramelised Red Onion Scones, Green Tea Flavoured Cream Cheese (v)

Goats Cheese & Spiced Damson Chutney Tartlets (v)

Scotch Egg, Piccalilli

Best of British Mini Pies (chicken & tarragon, beef and stilton, shepherd’s)

Patisserie;

Almond & Raspberry Tarts

Petit Fours Selection

Chocolate Fudge Cake Mini Bites

Rich Fruit Scones, Jam, Clotted Cream

Mini Cheesecake Selection

Lemon Posset, Crushed Amoretti Biscuits

Teas & Coffee;

Selection of Traditional Teas, Herbal Teas & Cafetiere Coffee

Please get in touch for pricing

The white dress, the exchanging of vows, the happily ever after. The day of matrimony is one of the most momentous, defining days of your lives. To that end, everything about it, from the table settings to the wedding breakfast, ought to be perfect.

That is precisely what Epicurus strives to achieve for couples across the North East.

In the kitchen, our experienced chefs can cook up a range of delectable dishes to your exact specification, using the finest produce sourced from local farmers, butchers and brewers. Our esteemed cuisine goes beyond the traditional canapés and three courses. We can prepare the wedding breakfast meal in the style of a knife & fork buffet, BBQ, afternoon tea, and even tapas.

Our hire department can supply all of the crockery, cutlery, glasses and linen. We even run a mobile bar service, offering refreshments to your guests indoors.

If you would like a copy of our 2018 wedding brochure, please get in touch via the contact page.

Example Three Course Wedding Breakfast Menu

Warm Bread & Butter

Chargrilled Asparagus, Duck Egg Hollandaise

Roasted Chicken Breast with Butternut Squash & Fennel, Gratin Dauphinoise Potatoes, Roasted Roots

Warm Bakewell Tart, Whisky & Cherry Ice Cream

Coffee, Tea & Petit Fours