Buffets
Are you planning for an informal occasion yet you still want to make a statement with your food? We can help with a delicious buffet that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Sample Menus
Option 1
Assorted Open Sandwiches
Marinaded Chicken Pieces with Tikka Spiced Yoghurt, Mango Chutney
Poached Salmon Pieces, Cucumber, Creme Fraiche
Braised Red Pepper, Butternut Squash, Spinach and Feta cheese Filo Tarts (v)
Pressing of Ham Hock with Homemade Piccalilli
Pear and Almond Tart
Option 2
Garlic and Herb Marinaded Chicken Pieces with Caesar Dressing
Peppered Steak Bites with Roast Garlic Mayo
Poached Salmon Pieces, Cucumber, Creme Fraiche
Eric’s Homemade Pork, Apple and Sage Pie with Apple and Sultana Chutney
Salad of Confit Vine Tomatoes, Watercress Pesto, Rocket and Buffalo Mozzarella
Roast Squash and Spinach Pizzas with Crumbled Goats Cheese, Rosemary and Garlic Oil
Pressing of Ham with Homemade Piccalilli
Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake with White Chocolate Shavings & Raspberries
Option 3
Tandoori Marinaded Chicken Thighs with Paprika Salt and Harrisa Mayonnaise
Caramelised Onion, Spinach, Squash and Goats Cheese Quiche
Poached Salmon Pieces with Fennel, Dill, Watercress and Horseradish Creme Fraiche
Honey and Mustard Ham Hock Terrine with Piccalilli
Braised Red Pepper, Artichoke and Toasted Halloumi Skewers with Rocket Pesto (v)
Quinoa, Tenderstem Broccoli & Sweet Potato Salad (v)
New Potato Salad, Spring Onions, Dill and Creme Fraiche(v)
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Salad, Basil Pesto (v)
Rare Roast Beef in Yorkshire pudding and Sticky Red Onions
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Option 4
Smoked Salmon and Oak Roast Salmon Pieces with Dill and Lemon Creme Fraiche, Pickled Cucumber
Sun Blushed Tomato, Feta Cheese, Olive Foccacia with Garlic and Rosemary(v)
Salad of Water Cress, Salt Baked Beetroot, Blood Orange, Crumbled Goats Cheese and Toasted Walnuts (v)
Sliced Roast Beef, Horseradish & Watercress
Buttered Duck Liver Parfait with Cumin, Apricot and Orange Chutney
Crayfish Cocktail, Baby Gem, Marie Rose
Marinaded Chicken Thighs with Peanut, Lime and Chilli Dip
Szechuan Duck Crispy Spring Rolls, Soy, Sesame and Ginger, Crisp Vegetables
Roast Sweet Potato Salad
Pear and Almond Tart
Chocolate Brownies
Option 5
Rare Roast Beef, Dijon mustard Mayonnaise and Caramelised Onions
Salad of Toasted Quinoa, Roast Butternut Squash, Tender Stem Broccoli and Crumbled Feta Cheese (v)
Ham Hock and Smoked Black Pudding Terrine, Homemade Piccalilli
King Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail, Baby Gem, Marie Rose
Poached Salmon, Lemon and Parsley Ballantine, Brown Shrimp Mayonnaise
Tandoori Marinaded Chicken Thighs with Toasted Cumin, Coriander, Cucumber and Mint Yoghurt
Crisp Oriental Duck Spring Rolls with Hoi Sin Dipping Sauce
Roast Tenderstem Broccoli, Hoi Sin Dipping sauce (v)
Char Grilled Masala Fish Kebabs with Lemon, Garlic and Parsley
Roast Sweet Potato Wedges with Sweet Chilli (v)
Minted Lamb Koftas with Coconut Chutney and Tomato Relish
Salad of Jersey Royals and Asparagus, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette (v)
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Salad, Basil Pesto (v)
Coleslaw (v)
Fresh Raspberry and Lemon Curd Tarts
Bakewell Tart
Chocolate Brownies
One Pot Party Dishes - Max 4-6 portions
Braised Beef Shin Lasagne with Roast Garlic and Parsley Sour Dough
Confit Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Thyme Rosemary and Garlic
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Braised Red Peppers
Braised Shoulder of Pork, Apple and Sage, Boulangere Potatoes
Crisp Belly Pork with Toasted Israeli Cous Cous, Apricots and Cumin
Charred Vegetables and Harrisa
Eric’s Chilli Con Carne with Red Wine, Shallots and Smoked Paprika, Toasted Pitta, Fountains Gold Cheese and Herbed Sour Cream
Braised Ox Cheek Bourguignon with Red Wine, Root Vegetables, Shallots, Button Mushrooms, Herby Dumplings and Dauphinoise Potatoes
Eric’s Fish Pie with Cheesy Mash Topping, Creamed Peas, Lettuce and Baby Leeks
Chunky Award Winning Sausage and Tomato Stew with Kalamata Olives, Thyme, Baby Fondant Potatoes and Smoked Bacon
Venison, Root Vegetable and Red Wine Short Crust Pastry Pie with Rosemary Dauphinoise Potatoes
Steak and Ale Short Crust Pastry Pie with Shallots and Thyme, Creamed Mash Potato
Ham Hock, Smoked Black Pudding, Potato and Leek Short Crust Pastry Pie
Sweet Potato, Mixed Bean and Butternut Squash Pastry Pie with Crumbled Feta Cheese (v)
All the above are available gluten free on request
Call us 01484 64 64 16 if you'd like to discuss further or email eric@ericsrestaurant.co.uk for a copy of our outside catering brochure.