Catering Menus

Finger Buffets 2020

The current finger food items are listed below.

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Selection of Meat & Vegetarian Sandwiches (v)

Lamb & Mint Sausages, Spiced Fruit Chutney Dip

Pork & Leek Sausages, Hickory BBQ Sauce

Plum Chutney & Brinkburn Goats Cheese Quiche (v)

Sticky Red Onion, Bacon & Kielder Cheese Quiche

Cherry Tomato, Basil & Doddington Cheese Quiche (v)

Crab & Ginger Quiche with Spring Onions & Doddington Cheese

Mozzarella, Basil & Tomato Skewers (v)

Lamb Koftas, Mint Yoghurt Dip

Filo Prawns, Sweet Chilli Sauce

Chorizo Croquettes, Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce

Garlic & Mushroom Empanadas, Yoghurt & Mint Dip (v)

Mini Indian Selection, Sweet Chilli Dip (v)

Pork & Fennel Meatballs, Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce

Sweet Potato, Spinach & Goats Cheese Croquettes, Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce (v)

Halloumi Fries, Sweet Chilli Dip (v)

Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Croquettes, Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce (v)

Chicken Tandoori Skewers, Yoghurt & Mint Dip

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras, Yoghurt & Mint Dip (v)

Tempura Prawns, Sweet Chilli Sauce

King Prawn, Red Pepper & Chorizo Kebabs

Breaded Jalapeno Peppers, Sweet Chilli Sauce

Duck Spring Rolls, Plum Sauce

Mini Pie Selection

Spinach & Smoked Cheese Croquettes, Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce (v)

Treacle Tart Slices (v)

Profiteroles, Chocolate Sauce (v)

Gooey Chocolate Brownie (v)

Sliced Cake Selection (v)

Bakewell Tart Slices (v)

Chocolate Ganache Fingers (v)

Mini Meringues, Fruit & Cream (v)

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (v)

Mini Crème Brulee (v)

Mini Chocolate Mousse (v)

Rich Fruit Scones, Jam & Clotted Cream (v)

Mini Lemon Posset (v)

Menus are available for vegan, dairy free and gluten free guests.

All buffets are delivered on melamine or ceramic platters/bowls and come with ‘proper’ plates, serviettes and cutlery where required.  I do not use disposable plastic platters.

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Lean Cuisine Menus 2020

Watching the carbs & protein?  The current lean cuisine items are listed below.

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Salads – Choose 3

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

Courgette with Pomegranate & Walnuts (v) (gf) (vg)

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

Caramelized Fig Salad with Baked Sweet Potato & Walnuts (v) (gf) (vg)

Black Sesame Carrot & Avocado Salad (v) (gf) (vg)

Tabbouleh with Feta & Pomegranate (v)

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

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

Quinoa, Edamame Beans, Goji & Radicchio Salad (v) (gf) (vg)

Kale, Sprouted Beans & Goji Berry Salad (v) (gf) (vg)

Protein – Choose 3 (all delivered cold)

 Roasted Corn Fed Chicken Breast

Beetroot & Mint Burgers (v) (gf) (vg)

Mushroom, Lentil & Butterbean Burgers (v) (gf) (vg)

Quinoa, Carrot & Coriander Burgers (v) (gf) (vg)

Roasted Salmon Fillet

Lamb Kofta Kebabs (3)

Mixed Kebabs (chicken, prawns, peppers, meatballs, onions) (3)

Satay Chicken Kebabs (3)

Rare Cooked Steak Slices

Tandoori King Prawn Kebabs (3)

Roasted Hake Fillet

Canapes 2020

The current cold canape items are listed below.  Hot canapes are available too.

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 Meat

 Beef & Shiitake Mushroom Meatballs, Pepper Sauce

Chicken Liver & Fig Terrine

Mini Wrap Bites

Chorizo Gougeres, Goats Cheese

Venison, Mushroom & Cranberry Tarts

Shish Kebabs, Tzatziki

Figs, Gorgonzola, Serrano

Duck Rillettes

Chicken Tikka Skewers, Mint Yoghurt

Smoked Bacon, Beef & Northumberland Cheese Meatballs, Tomato Sauce

Fish

 Prawn Balls, Panko Breadcrumb, Tomato & Chilli Jam

Wasabi Salmon & Sesame Seed Balls, Citrus Dipping Sauce

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Terrine, Dill

King Prawns, Lemon & Dill Aioli

Crab Cakes with Tarragon & Mustard Sauce

Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Brochettes

Crayfish, Dill Cream Filo Baskets

Tuna & Ginger Cakes, Garlic Confit Mayo

Garlic & Cumin King Prawns, Filo Basket, Coriander Lime sauce

Salmon & Dill Tartlets

Vegetarian

 Sweet Potato, Spinach & Goats Cheesecakes, Tomato Sauce (v)

Falafel & Spinach, Spiced Lime Yoghurt (v)

Mini Wrap Bites (v)

Ricotta, Spinach & Sun Blushed Tomato Tarts (v)

Cheddar & Caraway Seed Gougeres, Goats Cheese (v)

Feta & Spinach Muffins (v)

Watermelon, Feta & Mint Canapé (v)

Roasted Cherry Tomato, Burrata & Basil Canapé (v)

Roasted Red Pepper & Goats Cheese Tarts (v)

Spinach, Sun Blushed Tomato & Cream Cheese, Spinach Baskets (v)

Sweet Canapés

 Chocolate Ganache Tarts

Raspberry & Limoncello Trifle

Crème Brulee Tarts

Lemon Posset, Crushed Amoretti

Assorted Mini Cheesecakes

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Coconut

Bakewell Tart Slices

Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Crumble

Selection of Assorted Filled Choux Patisserie

Mini Mixed Flavour Eclairons

Yoghurt, Honey, Pomegranate & Almonds

Raspberry & Passion Fruit Tartlets

Traditional & Northumbrian Style Tapas/Mezze/Bowl Dishes 2020

The current tapas/mezze/bowl items are listed below.

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Meat

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

24 Hour Slow Cooked Northumbrian Pork, Asian ‘Slaw

Northumbrian Lamb Tagine, Tabbouleh with Feta & Flat Bread

Epicurus Chunky Chilli, Guacamole, Cumin Soured Cream

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

Northumberland Pork & Chorizo Meatballs, Bravas Sauce

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, Horseradish Heritage Mash

Beef & Stilton Meatballs, Peppercorn Sauce

Pan Fried Halloumi & Chorizo

Macsween Haggis, Heritage Mash & Neaps

Lamb Kofta, Flatbread, Hummus & Feta

Spanish Jamon Iberico Bellota Croquettes

Fish

Potted North Shields Crab, Toast & Salad

Prawn & Hake Croquettes

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

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

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

Deep Fried Oyster Fritters, Wasabi Mayo

Louisianan Gumbo

Local Catch Paella

Andalusian Squid Rings, Sweet Chilli Dressing

Classic Prawn Cocktail

Anchovies in Oil, Sourdough Bread

Wasabi Salmon & Sesame Seed ‘Meatballs’ Citrus Dipping Sauce

Vegetarian

Heritage Potatoes Patatas Bravas (v)

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

Goats Cheese & Caramelised Red Onion Croquettes (v)

Beetroot & Walnut Hummus, Rustic Breads (v)

Spinach & Smoked Cheese Croquettes (v)

Baked Camembert, Sticky Red Onion Marmalade, Rustic Breads (v) (share)

Sweet Potato, Spinach & Goats Cheese ‘Meatballs’, Roasted Tomato Sauce (v)

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

Gorgonzola, Sweet Pear & Walnut Croquettes (v)

Heritage Chips, Maldon & Sarsons (v)

Baba Ganoush, Flat Bread (v)

Caponata, Flat Bread (v)

Sweet

 Date & Tahini Balls

Lebanese Curcum Yellow Cake

Crème Brulee

Lemon Posset, Crushed Amoretti

Yoghurt, Honey, Pomegranate & Almonds

Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Crumble

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Coconut, Chocolate Soup Shot

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)

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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)

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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 required.

If you would like a copy of our 2020 wedding brochure, please get in touch here.

Example Three Course Wedding Breakfast Menu

Warm Bread & Butter

Pan Seared Scallops, Grain Mustard Puree

Slow Cooked Shoulder of Beef, Celeriac Puree, Wild Mushrooms, Heritage Mash, Roasted Roots

Lemon Posset, Roasted Blackberries, Crushed Amoretti

Coffee, Tea & Petit Fours

Many of the menus on the website are only examples of what we offer and contain no pricing.

To request specific menus, a full catering brochure or wedding catering brochure please email us here.

In your email please stipulate which menus you would like.