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Catering Brochure 2017

Allow us to wow your guests with our flavorsome

food and exceptional service

We are an outside catering company working in and around the areas of Surrey, Sussex and London.

Our aim is very simple, to provide our clients with exquisite food and excellent service ensuring that

each event is an enjoyable and memorable experience for both our clients and their guests. Please feel

free to explore our Brochure to see the services we offer. If we do not have what you are looking for

then do not hesitate to call us as our team are on hand to help.

Enclosed in this brochure you will find details on the following packages:

Canapes

Weddings

Vintage Afternoon Tea

Hog Roasts

Barbeques

Paella, Tapas & Pan Food

Private Dining

All Occasion Buffets

Bowl Food

Chocolate Fountain

Telephone: 07957 336 795 Email: info@Balsamicfig.co.uk Website: www.Balsamicfig.co.uk

Canapes

We have an extensive list of Canapes we can provide, have a look below for our mouthwatering list and a few images to get your taste buds going!

Meat - Warm

Duck Confit Spring Rolls with Hoisin Sauce

Mini Homemade Beef Burgers with Tomato Salsa, Cheese and Dill Pickle

Mini Homemade Lamb Burgers with a Minted Mayonnaise

Slow Roasted Belly of Pork on Black Pudding and Apple Puree

Miniature Yorkshire Puddings with Rare Beef and Horseradish

Chicken Satay

Miniature Chorizo and Halloumi Kebabs

Sweet Chili and Lime Sausages

Spiced Lamb Kofta with Tomato and Coriander Salsa

Pan Fried Duck Breast on a Pineapple and Pomegranate Salsa en Croute

Meat - Cold

Chicken Liver Parfait laced with Whisky topped with Red Onion Chutney

Hoisin Duck and Spring Onion Bruschetta

Black Pudding Scotch Quails Eggs

Mini Caesar Salad with Pancetta and Parmesan

Pancetta & Leek Tart with Aged Balsamic Dressing

Balsamic Fig with Parma Ham on Walnut Bread

Fish - Warm

Crab Filo Spring Rolls

King Prawn wrapped in Filo Pastry with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Crab and Spring Onion Filo Tart

Seared Salmon on Toasted Brioche with a Saffron Mayonnaise

Fish - Cold

Beetroot Gravalax with Horseradish Mayonnaise on Rye Bread

Salmon Roulade en Croute with a Dill Mayo

Seared Sesame Tuna with Mango & Coriander Salsa

Japanese Style Chili Prawns

Salmon and Ginger Mousse with Chive Cream Fraiche

Stack of Crab and Avocado en Croute

Crayfish Cocktail Boats

Vegetarian - Warm Welsh Rarebit

Jalapeno Mozzarella Melts

Wild Mushroom Cream Cheese in Filo Basket

Goats Cheese and Red Onion Tart

Butternut Squash Soup with Crisp Onions

Mushroom Arancini with Garlic Mayonnaise

Warm Minted Pea Soup with Toasted Focaccia

Vegetarian - Cold Red Onion and Goats Cheese Bruschetta

Peppadews stuffed with Chili Cream Cheese

Gazpacho Soup

Miniature Rosemary Scones filled with Cream Cheese

Pepper, Red Onion, Mozzarella and Tomato Bruschetta finished with Green Pesto

Weddings

Your Special day without any of the stress!

When it comes to handcrafting your catering needs for your wedding, we are there every step of the way.

Whether you are getting married at one of our recommended venues or holding the wedding at home in a marquee or elsewhere, we will work with you to ensure your day is all you wished for and more.

We can offer a variety of options for your wedding, or even tailor make a package to suit your needs and individuality. After all your wedding should be exactly as you've always dreamed! We pride ourselves on a very extensive menu selection and the highest standard of service, however if you do not see something

you fancy just let us know – we are always coming up with new combinations and would be happy to discuss any ideas you may also have.

After the initial enquiry we will arrange a time to discuss the plan of the day, ensuring that we incorporate your ideas. We will provide you with a detailed breakdown highlighting the areas you need to consider and suggest other suppliers from florists to marquee companies, cake-makers to photographers, as required.

On the day itself we provide a full co-ordination service, laying the tables with your decorations, Name cards, favors etc. and Co-ordinating with photographers and the best man so you can just relax and enjoy.

Once you have decided to go ahead with Balsamic Fig Catering and your deposit is paid we arrange a Menu tasting evening for the Bride & Groom based on a short list of the dishes you have selected. This includes Canapes, starters, main course and dessert. You can even invite your parents, maid of honor or best man

for a small fee.

Give us a call on 07957 336 795 to discuss your wedding in more detail and most importantly tick Caterer off your to Do List!

All our wedding Menus are seasonal, so please contact us for the relevant Menu. Please not that all our menus are suggestive and can easily be changed and adapted to suit your taste and needs.

Vintage Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea Menu

Sandwiches (crusts cut off)

Brie & Red Onion Chutney

Egg & Cress Mayonnaise

Tuna & Spring Onion Mayonnaise

Honey Roasted Ham with Grain Mustard

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

Roast Beef & Horseradish

Roast Chicken & Cranberry Sauce

Individual Mini Quiches

Ham, Cheddar & Tomato

Goats Cheese & Red Onion Chutney

Chorizo & Red Pepper

Salmon & Leek

Individual Cakes & Patisserie

Plain & Fruit Scones with Clotted Cream and a selection of homemade Jams

Carrot Cake

Chocolate Brownie

Madeira Cake

Lemon Drizzle

Profiteroles

Victoria Sponge

Milk Chocolate Torte

Mint Chocolate Tart

Bakewell Tart

Chocolate Éclairs

Fruit Tarts

Coffee & Walnut Cake

Lemon Posset

Mini Raspberry Brule

Rich Chocolate Pot

Option 1

Select four Sandwiches

Select four Cakes or Quiches

Tea & Coffee

Vintage Crockery

Option 2

Select four Sandwich flavours

Select one Quiche flavour

Select Four Cakes

Tea & Coffee

Vintage Crockery

Option 3

Select four Sandwich flavours

Select two Quiche flavours

Select five Cakes

Tea & Coffee

Vintage Crockery

Hog Roasts

Our Hog Roasts at Balsamic Fig is a fans favorite, not only do you get succulent meat you also get the crispiest crackling possible. Our experienced chefs cook our Pigs for 7 hours at a

low temperature before raising it to get the lovely crispy coat. They will then professionally carve the Hog in front of your guests and serve them

their meat. We have 3 packages available.

The Basic Package

This is our basic party package which includes the following

Whole succulent spit roasted pig Crispy crackling

Floured rolls Homemade sweet apple sauce

(based on 100 people, any additional guests above 100 will be charged per person)

We will allocate a chef especially to your event, who will cook and carve leaving it ready for your guests to enjoy.

The Upgraded Package

This is our Upgraded package which includes the following

Whole succulent spit Roasted Pig Crispy crackling

Floured rolls Homemade sweet Apple Sauce

Lemon and thyme Sautéed potatoes Choice of three Salads

(based on 100 people, any additional guests above 100 will be charged per person)

The Full Hog

This is our ultimate party package which includes the following

Whole succulent spit Roasted Pig Crispy Crackling

Floured rolls Homemade sweet Apple Sauce

Stuffing Lemon and thyme Sautéed potatoes

Choice of three Salads Dessert

(based on 100 people, any additional guests above 100 will be charged per person)

Our salads are freshly prepared and specially selected to compliment the pork - please look at our salads page for a list of what we can offer.

This is the perfect package for every event - we will take away all the stress from catering and ensure your guests are provided with the best quality food. Let

yourself relax and know that everything is under control.

Our salads are freshly prepared and specially selected to compliment the pork - please look at our salads below for a list of what we can offer.

Salads

Caesar Salad - Kos Leaves, Rustic Croutons, Parmesan Shavings & a classic Caesar Dressing

Traditional Coleslaw - Finely Shredded Carrot, Onion & White Cabbage finished with a

Chive Mayonnaise

Caprasi - Sliced Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Black pepper and Fresh Basil

Greek Salad - Feta Cheese, Olives, Red Onion, Kos Leaves, Coriander, Fresh Orange, Citrus Dressing

Potato Salad - New Potatoes, Red Onions, Chives & Mayonnaise

Classic Green Leaf Salad - Mixed Green Leaves with a Honey & Mustard Dressing

Waldorf Salad - Shredded Iceberg, Diced Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Celery, Grapes,

Mayonnaise

Salmon Nicoise - New Potatoes, Green Beans, Olives, Kos Lettuce, Boiled Egg & Salmon

Crispy Vegetable and Cous Cous Salad - Cous Cous, Peppers, Red Onion, Pesto, Tomatoes and Crisp

Lettuce Leaves

Spicy chorizo and Chili Salad - Chorizo, New Potatoes, Red Onion, Mixed Leaves, Chili with a Balsamic Dressing

Rocket and Mediterranean Vegetables - Rocket, Bell Peppers, Aubergine, Courgette, Red Onion

Barbecues

Impress your guests with our tantalizing menu. All meats are sourced from our local butcher, who have a superb reputation for excellent quality meats. A barbecue can be truly tailored to meet your own taste.

Meat

Homemade Burgers Beef

Minted Lamb Chili (Beef)

Stuffed Goats Cheese (Beef) Kangaroo (supplement)

Camel, Cumin & Apple (supplement) Alpaca (supplement) Llama (supplement)

Curried Zebra (supplement)

Sausages Plain Pork

Italian (Chili & Coriander) Pork & Apple Pork & Leek

Pork, Lime & Sweet Chili

Kebabs & Koftas Lamb Kofta Pork Kofta

Kebabs (Beef, Chicken & Lamb in the following Marinades) Bourbon, Chinese 5 Spice, Cajun, Teriyaki, Hot Curry, Sweet Chili,

Garlic & Herb, Sweet & Sour, Satay (peanut)

Chicken Selection of Chicken Meat (Breast, Leg & Thigh marinated in one of the following)

Bourbon, Chinese 5 Spice, Cajun, Teriyaki, Hot Curry, Sweet Chili,

Garlic & Herb, Sweet & Sour, Satay (peanut)

Fish Grilled Sardines Teriyaki Salmon

Grilled King Prawns with Garlic Butter Tuna & Mediterranean Vegetables

Sword Fish Steak with Caper & Herb Butter (Supplement)

Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom filled with Sweet Potato & Chickpea with Parmesan & Herb Crust

Vegetable Kebabs Quorn Sausages

Halloumi & Red Pepper Kebabs with Lemon & Chili Dressing

Potato dish

Potato Salad

Sautéed Potatoes

Roasted New Potatoes with Lemon & Thyme

Salads Caesar Salad - Kos Leaves, Rustic Croutons, Parmesan Shavings & a Classic Caesar Dressing

Traditional Coleslaw - Finely Shredded Carrot, Onion & White Cabbage finished with a Chive Mayonnaise

Caprasi - Sliced Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Black Pepper and Fresh Basil

Greek Salad - Feta Cheese, Olives, Red Onion, Kos Leaves, Coriander, Fresh Orange, Citrus Dressing

Potato Salad - New Potatoes, Red Onions, Chives & Mayonnaise

Classic Green Leaf Salad - Mixed Green Leaves with a Honey & Mustard Dressing

Waldorf Salad - Shredded Iceberg, Diced Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Celery, Grapes, Mayonnaise

Salmon Nicoise - New Potatoes, Green Beans, Olives, Kos Lettuce, Boiled Egg & Salmon

Crispy Vegetable and Cous Cous Salad - Cous Cous, Peppers, Red Onion, Pesto, Tomatoes and Crisp

Lettuce Leaves

Spicy chorizo and Chili Salad - Chorizo, New Potatoes, Red Onion, Mixed Leaves, Chili with a Balsamic Dressing

Rocket and Mediterranean Vegetables - Rocket, Bell Peppers, Aubergine, Courgette, Red Onion

Desserts are also available for a supplement Charge

Package 1: Choice of 3 x meat, fish or vegetarian,

2 x salads Sautéed potatoes

Package 2: Choice of 5 x meat, fish or vegetarian

3 salads Choice of potato

Package 3: Choice of 6 x meat, fish or vegetarian

4 salads Choice of potatoes

Rustic breads Oils

Paella, Tapas & Pan Food

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish and has been loved by us Brits for many years.

After living in Southern Spain, here at Balsamic Fig we have created a delicious dish based on a traditional family recipe.

We can cater for any size event with our specially designed paella pans. We dedicate an

experienced chef to your event for the day, who will make sure a taste of España is brought to you.

Paella & Tapas Menu

Paella

All our Paellas includes Rustic Breads and Oils

Paella de Carne (Meat) Chicken, Chorizo, Pork,

Paella de Mariscos y Carnes (Meat & Fish) Chicken, Chorizo, Pork, Whole Tiger Prawns, Mussels

Paella de Marisco (Fish) Mussels, Squid, Monk Fish, Prawns

Paella con Veduras (Vegetable) Peppers, Onions, Runner Beans, Peas, Parsley

Tapas Pan Fried Chorizo

Patatas Bravas Gambas Pil Pil

Albondigas Calamari & capers with Garlic Aioli

Cheese, leek & potato tortilla Olives marinated with lemon & thyme

Deep Fried Aubergine with Honey Baked Eggs and Serrano Ham

Mackerel Fillets in Lemon Spanish Lambs liver on thin toast

Garlic Olives

King Prawns in Garlic Butter Courgette Chips

Black Pudding Croquettes Tomato, Roasted Pepper, Olive & Mozzarella Salad

Mushroom Toastada and Sherry Garlic Sauté Mushrooms

Lamb Pinchos Chicken Wings & Paprika

Chorizo braised in Red Wine Olives, Sun blushed Tomato & Mozzarella

Serrano Ham wrapped Asparagus Serrano Ham stuffed Mushrooms

Sweet chili Cream Cheese stuffed Peppadews Padron Peppers stuffed with Goats Cheese

Tapas is charged per portion per person

Other Pan Food Options

Chicken Tikka Masala with Boiled Rice, Poppadum’s & Dips

Beef Madras with Boiled Rice, Poppadum’s & Dips

Green Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Boiled Rice

Slow Braised Beef Stew with Dumplings

More dishes on request

Private Dining

We offer several different options to ensure you won’t have to stress about the running of your

event, you can sit back and relax whilst our excellent staff serve you exceptional food.

These are just sample menu’s, if there were any dishes in particular you wanted to include please

don’t hesitate to let us know.

Gold Private Dining Menu

Starters

Wild Mushroom & Mascarpone Soup with Toasted Croutons finished with Truffle Oil (V)

Chicken & Pepper Terrine with a Tomato Relish and toasted Focaccia Bread

Warm Red Onion & Stilton Tart with Rocket and a Herb Dressing (V)

Pan Seared Scallops on a warm Chorizo Salad

Trio of Pork Black Pudding Scotch Quails Egg, Ham Hock Croquette & Slow Roasted Belly Pork

*****

Main Courses

Roasted Lamb Rump on a bed of Ratatouille with Dauphinoise Potato and a Red Current Jus

Chicken Breast wrapped in Parma Ham with a Fondant Potato and a Red Wine Jus

Pan Fried Duck Breast with a Garlic Potato Rosti, Red Cabbage and a Cherry Jus

Grilled Sea Bass Fillet on crushed New Potatoes, Asparagus Spears finished with a Herb Butter

Butternut & creamy Blue Cheese Risotto with Deep Fried Sage Leaves (V)

(All Dishes come served with Panache of Vegetables)

*****

Desserts

Trio Chocolate Torte with Passion Fruit Coulis & Praline

Vanilla Pannacotta with Pineapple Salsa and a Tuille Biscuit

Champagne and Berry Jelly Topped with Cornish Clotted Cream and a Raspberry Coulis

Iced Banana Parfait with Caramelized Banana, Praline and Butterscotch Sauce

Selection of Local Cheeses Served with Red Onion Chutney, Celery, Grapes and Biscuits

Petit Fours

Silver Private Dining Menu

Starters

Courgette & Thyme Soup with Toasted Croutons finished (V)

Home Cured Gravalax

with Dressed Leaf and Honey & Mustard Dressing

Ham, Egg & Chips Ham Hock Terrine, with a Fried Quails Egg, Potato Crisps and English Mustard

*****

Main Courses

Pan fried Chicken Breast on a bed of Red Onion Marmalade with Creamed Mashed Potato

finished with a Port jus

Baked Herb Crusted Cod Loin with a Pea Puree, Sauté Potatoes and a Lemon & Dill Cream

Mushroom fricassee in a filo basket with new potatoes and an herb oil (V)

(All Dishes come served with Vegetables)

*****

Desserts

Chocolate and Mint Torte with Crème Anglaze

Raspberry Crème Brule with a Shortbread Biscuit

Apple Tartan with Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

Petit Fours

All Occasion Buffets

At Balsamic Fig we offer a High end buffet menu for you to select from. Not only do we guarantee are food will be packed with flavor but it will also be presented at the highest of standards. We will

deliver your buffet to the venue at your chosen time, and help arrange it on your buffet table to ensure its looking perfect for you and your guests.

Please look at our menu below and if there is anything missing that you would like please do not hesitate to let us know.

Buffet Choice Menu

Selection of Sandwiches, Bagels or Wraps

Honey Roasted Ham, Grain Mustard Mayo & Tomato

Cheddar & Pickle

Tuna & Spring Onion Mayo

Roast Beef & Horseradish with Rocket

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

Egg & Cress Mayonnaise

(Please Choose 4 Fillings)

Individual Tarts

Goats Cheese & Red Onion

Stilton & Leek

Chorizo & Bell Pepper

Ham, Tomato & Cheddar

Selection of Bruschetta’s

Hoi-Sin Duck & Spring Onion

Smoked Salmon & Dill

Tomato, Pepper, Mozzarella & Pesto

Parma Ham, Sun Blushed Tomato and Balsamic Dressing

Sun Blushed Tomato, Parmesan & Balsamic Dressing

Goats Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade

Chicken & Bacon Mayonnaise

Chicken Pieces

BBQ

Lemon & Thyme

Cajun

Terrines & Parfaits

Chicken Liver Parfait with Red Onion Chutney

Chicken & Pepper Terrine with Apricot Chutney

Chicken Liver and Whisky Parfait with Red Onion & Grape Chutney

Pork & Duck Terrine with a Plum Chutney

Kebabs & Koftas

Minted Lamb Kofta with Mint Yoghurt

Chicken & Bell Peppers Kebabs

BBQ Chili and Honey Lamb Kebabs

Cajun Salmon Kebabs

Chorizo & Haloumi Kebab

More Finger Food

Breaded Mushrooms with Aioli

Crayfish Cocktails in Filo Baskets

Vegetable Samosas with Sweet Chili Dip

Duck Spring Rolls with Hoi-Sin & Spring Onion Dip

Crab and Spring Onion Spring Rolls

Mini Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Mini Desserts

Lemon Posset

Chocolate & Mint Mousse

Vanilla Cheese Cake with Strawberries

Banoffee Pie

Summer Fruit & Pimms Jelly

Fresh Fruit Salad

Chocolate Éclairs

Profiteroles with Brandy Cream

Lemon Tart

Chocolate Torte

Raspberry Delice

Individual Meringues with Chantilly Cream and Berry Compote

Platters

Antipasti Board with Sun blushed Tomatoes and Olives

Fresh Seafood Platter

Vegetarian Board (which includes Houmous, Tzatziki, Fried Aubergine, Vine Tomato and Feta, Pitta Bread)

Roast Beef

Honey Roasted Gammon

Platters are a Supplement charge per person

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Tea & Coffee Stations

Selection of Teas

Locally Roasted “Coffee Real” Coffee

Milk

Sugar

Tea Cups, Saucers & Spoons

Bowl food

Bowl food is a great option for feeding a large crowd. It still allows the guests to try a

selection of different dishes without having to sit down!

All our bowl food options include a minimum of one chef onsite to cook and assemble

the bowls.

Our Bowl food options are:

Pork & Caramelised Red Onion Sausages on Creamed Mashed Potato with Onion Jus

and Homemade Onion Rings

Spicy Chilli Con Carne with Boiled Rice and Sour Cream served with Tortilla Chips

Pan Fried Chicken with Dauphinoise Potato and a Mushroom & Port Jus and Glazed

Carrots

Thai Green Chicken Curry with Sticky Rice

Chicken Tikka Masala with Mushroom Rice and Mini Naan Bread

Baked Salmon on a Spring Vegetable Broth

Slow Cooked Beef Cheek with Horseradish & Parsley Mashed Potato and a Red Wine

Jus

Cajun Chicken with Mexican Rice

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Stew with Spiced Rice

Wild Mushroom Fricassee with Boiled Rice (V)

Beer Battered Haddock on Hand Cut Chips with Pea Puree

We recommend 2 – 3 bowls per person

Chocolate Fountain

Here at Balsamic Fig we are proud owners of a 44inch Giles & Posner Chocolate Fountain, with a stunning LED light surround base.

Let your guests have 3 hours of fun dipping in a selection of treats from Mini Jam Doughnuts and Flapjack Pieces to Fresh Strawberries. One of our fully trained members of staff will come and set

up the talking point of the event and get the chocolate flowing then stay for 3 hours (or more if you want) and keep the fountain replenished with your chosen dippers and make sure the chocolate is

running perfectly, for everyone to have fun and enjoy the tempting treats.

Below is the Dippers & Chocolate choice we offer, you can choose 4, 6 or 10 dippers for your event.

Strawberries

Kiwi

Pineapple

Grapes

Bananas

Maraschino Cherries

Melon Balls

Mango

Dried Apricots

Rocky Road

Chocolate Brownie

Flap Jack

Shortbread Biscuit

Marshmallows

Fudge

Granola Chunks

Mini Jam Doughnuts

Plain Doughnuts

We offer three different packages for our Chocolate Fountain

Basic Package

Choice of Dark, Milk or White Chocolate

4 Dippers from our Menu

3 Hours Hire

Napkins & Skewers

Staff member to set up & stay with the chocolate fountain ensuring the chocolate runs

smoothly and dippers are replenished regularly.

Upgraded Package

Choice of Dark, Milk or White Chocolate

6 Dippers from our Menu

3 Hours Hire

Napkins & Skewers

Staff member to set up & stay with the chocolate fountain ensuring the chocolate runs

smoothly and dippers are replenished regularly.

Chocolate Heaven Package

Choice of Dark, Milk or White Chocolate

10 Dippers from our Menu

3 Hours Hire

Napkins & Skewers

Staff member to set up & stay with the chocolate fountain ensuring the chocolate runs

smoothly and dippers are replenished regularly.