catering for youmeeting and dining in the heart of the University of Birmingham campus2010–2011

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a warm welcomefine food at Staff House

A dedicated, catering team, is here to provide everything you need, from simple refreshments to light lunches and exquisite dinners. Our award-winning chefs blend the finest local ingredients to create a fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes.

The team is led by renowned Executive Chef, Mark Houghton, who has worked for some of the country’s top restaurants and hotels, including Raymond Blanc’s famous Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. Head Chef, Stewart Turner, has been a MARCHE Chef of the Year finalist as well as a bronze medallist in the TUCO Chefs Challenge.

We can cater for up to 300 guests, depending on the style of your event. The Astor Suite has private rooms for between 10 and 100 guests and offers a comprehensive day delegate package. If you would like us to dress any of these rooms or provide entertainment, just ask.

The Astor Restaurant on the third floor is also open daily between 12 noon and 2.00pm – reservations are not always necessary, but to make sure call or email us to book a table in advance.

Our menus promote local, organic and Fairtrade products wherever possible.

Tel: 0121 414 6252Fax: 0121 415 8406Email: staffhousereservations@ contacts.bham.ac.uk

Here at the University of Birmingham, our many colleges, departments and teamshave plenty of reasons to get together, or welcome guests to our beautiful campus.Whether you are organising a conference, meeting, dinner, party or even a privateevent, the function rooms in Staff House make the perfect backdrop.

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something for everyoneour menu selection

We’ve filled this brochure with a range of menus, giving you lots of choice, whatever kind of event you’re organising. However, we are always open to your ideas, so if you would like to talk to one of our chefs about providing your favourite dishes, we’ll be happy to arrange it.

beverage service 4

sandwiches 5

assorted deli sandwich platter 6

finger buffets 7–8

cold fork buffets 9

hot fork buffets 10minimum order 30 or more guests

themed fork buffets 11minimum order 30 or more guests

special diet menus and options 12

essential extras 13–14

canapé receptions 15minimum order 10 or more guests

formal sit down meals 16–17minimum order 10 or more guests

private lunch menus 18minimum order 10 or more guests

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beverage servicehot beverages (we offer Fairtrade tea and coffee)

Freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee/tea £1.50 with biscuits/assorted shortbreads and flapjacks £1.80Herbal tea or hot chocolate sachets with water £1.50 with biscuits/assorted shortbreads and flapjack £1.80 Note: as standard, biscuits are served in the morning and assorted mini shortbreads and flapjacks in the afternoon

Why not add something special Individual with tea/coffeeAssorted biscuits £0.60 as above Fairtrade chocolate chunk cookies £1.55 £2.75Assorted mini Danish pastries £1.00 £2.25Iced doughnuts £1.05 £2.10Homemade flapjacks and chocolate brownies £1.00 £2.25 Mini triple chocolate cakes £1.20 £2.40Mini bite lemon cakes £1.20 £2.40Assorted cup cakes £1.80 £2.85Fruit scones filled with jam and whipped cream £1.50 £2.75Homemade mini strawberry tarts £1.20 £2.40Homemade mini chocolate tarts £1.20 £2.40Chelsea buns £0.90 £2.20Iced cinnamon swirls £1.80 £2.85Mixed mini muffins £1.00 £2.25Luxury filled ‘Flowerpot’ muffins (Toffee and banana or triple chocolate) £2.20 £3.40All butter croissants, jam and butter £1.60 £2.80

BreakfastFull English breakfast £8.25buffet style minimum order 20 guestsHot food will be plated for parties below 20, but above 10

Chilled orange and apple juiceSelection of cerealsGrilled back bacon, pork sausageVegetarian sausageScrambled eggBaked beans, tomatoes, mushroomsHash brownsToast and freshly baked rolls with butter/Flora and preservesFreshly brewed tea and coffee

Continental breakfast £6.25minimum order 10 guests

Chilled orange and apple juiceSelection of baked rolls and croissants with butter/Flora and preservesSliced cold ham and selection of mini cheeseBasket of fresh fruitFreshly brewed tea and coffee

Breakfast baps £4.25minimum order 10 guests

Soft white rolls filled with a selection of bacon, pork sausage and fried egg served with breakfast saucesFreshly brewed tea and coffee

Afternoon teaAfternoon tea option 1 £5.65minimum order 10 guests

Freshly brewed tea and coffeeFruit scones with jam, butter and whipped cream served separatelyFinger chocolate eclairs

Afternoon tea option 2 £8.20 minimum order 10 guests

Freshly brewed tea and coffeeFruit scones with jam, butter and whipped cream served separatelyMini strawberry and chocolate tartsFinger sandwich selection filled with cucumber, egg mayonnaise and ham

Prices per person, unless otherwise stated

All prices are exclusive of VAT

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sandwichesbuild your own

SandwichesStandard £3.00m Freshly sliced ham (with or without salad) m Chicken mayonnaise m Just chicken (or with salad) m Just turkey (or with salad) f Just tuna (or with salad) f Tuna mayonnaise (or with cucumber) v Egg mayonnaise v Egg and cress mayonnaise v Just sliced egg (or with salad) v Plain sliced Cheddar (or with tomato) v Sliced Cheddar and red onion m Roast beef (or with salad) v Sliced Cheddar and pickle v Grated Cheddar and coleslaw v Hot chilli cheese v Houmous and peppers v Houmous, grated carrot and spinach v Vegetarian tikka (mayonnaise base)

Luxury £3.95f Prawn mayonnaise f Smoked salmon and cream cheese f Poached salmon and cucumber f Smoked salmon (or with cucumber) m Bacon, Brie and walnut m Egg and bacon mayonnaise v Brie and tomato chutney m Peppercorn beef (mayonnaise base) m Sliced chicken Caesar salad m Jamaican jerk chicken (mayonnaise base)

Choose from the options below to build your own sandwich choicenChoose the bread: thickly sliced white only or wholemeal only or mixed (1 round), wraps (1), mini soft rolls (2), Scotch morning rolls (1), bagel (1), mini bagel (2) nChoose the filling from below: standard or luxurynChoose the amount you require (minimum 5 portions of each bread type, 1 filling per round, roll, wrap and bagel)

Numbers in brackets = portion sizeSandwiches are served with a salad garnish and crisps

m Home cooked roast beef, watercress and horseradish m BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato) m Spicy Italian chicken and bacon mayonnaise m Pastrami and dill pickle v Mozzarella, tomato and pesto v Brie and grape v Sliced red Leicester cheese, tomato chutney and salad m Coronation chicken (mayonnaise base) v Roast Mediterranean vegetables and pesto

nA range of halal sandwiches is available on requestnGF-Gluten free bread is also available on requestnPlease ask if you would prefer a filling which is not listed (2 working days notice)n Add an ‘essential extra’ to your sandwich platter to enhance your selection Mini assorted rolls and mini bagelsStandard £3.00 per 2 rolls/bagelsv Egg mayonnaise and cress f Tuna mayonnaise and cucumber m Chicken mayonnaise v Houmous, grated carrot and spinach v Grated Cheddar and pickle

Luxury £3.95 per 2 rolls/bagels v Brie and tomato chutney f Prawn mayonnaise m Chicken tikka and mint mayonnaise m Home cooked roast beef and horseradish f Smoked salmon and cream cheese

Wraps £3.85 eachm Lemon pepper chicken m Chicken Caesar salad f Prawn mayonnaise and rocket f Smoked salmon and cream cheese v Houmous, grated carrot and spinach v Grated Cheddar and Mexican salsa m Chicken tikka and mint mayonnaise m Hoi-sin duck and shredded iceberg lettuce m Spicy Mediterranean beef v Hot chilli cheese with iceberg lettuce

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deli plattersassorted deli sandwich platter

A selection of wraps, mini rolls and brown bread filled with your choice of fillings and accompanied with pots of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot batons and crisps. Please choose 2 fillings from each category listed above, (sandwich, roll or wraps)

Minimum order 4 coversPlatter for 4 covers £15.50 Platter for 6 covers £21.65 Platter for 8 covers £28.25Platter for 10 covers £32.65

Assorted deli sandwich platter (fillings as per deli platters)v Cheese platter (Brie, Stilton and Cheddar) with biscuits, grapes,

celery and dried apricots v Assortment of freshly sliced finger fruits

(note: meat and vegetarian fillings will be mixed on the platters unless a separate

vegetarian only platter is requested – minimum order 4 covers)

Board room selection £9.50 standard minimum order 4 covers £9.75 luxury per person Assorted deli sandwich platter (fillings as per deli platters)Southern fried chicken fillet with barbecue sauce (2)Mini smoked salmon and asparagus quiche (1)Fruit kebabs with red berry coulis (1)Cheese platter (Brie, Stilton and Cheddar) with biscuits, grapes, celery and dried apricots

Healthy selection £8.50 per person minimum order 4 coversPlatter of wraps filled withPlain tuna and salad, roast chicken and salad, poached salmon and cucumber, houmous, peppers and olives Lime and coriander chicken kebab with natural yoghurt and mint dip (1)Vegetable crudités with guacamole and Mexican salsaFruit kebabs with red berry coulis (1)

All prices are per person and exclusive of VAT

minimum order 4or more guests

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finger buffets

Please see our range of finger buffets; select other items from our ‘essential extras’ list to enhance your choice

Finger buffet 1 £5.25Assorted standard sandwiches with vegetarian option Hot itemsm Plum sauce glazed cocktail sausages on sticks (2) f Southern fried chicken fillets with BBQ dip (2) v Mini individual cheese and onion quiche (1)

Crisp and nuts

Finger buffet 2 £5.75Selection of filled wraps with your choice of fillings from the wrap rangev Mini mozzarella and cherry tomato kebabs drizzled with

pesto dressing (1)v Vegetable crudités with guacamole and salsa dips

Crisps Hot itemsm Red Thai chicken skewer with hoi-sin dip (1)

Finger buffet 3 £6.25Mixed wraps and mini rolls with your choice of fillings (1/2 wrap, 1 roll pp)v Vegetable sticks, cherry tomatoes, nachos with guacamole and

Mexican salsa Crisps Hot itemsm Lime and coriander chicken kebab (1) v Mini pizza (1) v Selection of vegetable samosas and onion bhajis with

mango chutney (2)

Finger buffet 4 £7.50Assorted filled mini rolls with your choice of fillings from the mini roll range (2) v Hot chilli cheese tartlet (1) v Roast vegetable and pesto kebab (1)

Hot itemsm Chicken and chorizo sausage skewers (1) v Greek style parcels (1) v Veggie pastry puffs (2) v Tortilla chips with guacamole dip

minimum order 5or more guests

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Finger buffet 5 £8.50Filled mini bagels (2) with your choice from the mini roll/bagel rangev Tomato, feta cheese and pesto bruschettas (1) v Tiger tail prawns with sweet chilli dip (2) v Platter of freshly sliced finger fruits

Hot itemsv Selection of bhajis, samosas and pakoras with mango chutney (1.5) v Mini assorted pizza (1) m Mini sausage and chutney turnovers (1)

Finger buffet 6, Indian theme £8.75minimum 10 coversv Naan bread fingers with vegetable balti dipv Mini poppadums with lime and chilli pickle, chopped tomato

and onion saladf Curried prawn tartlet with chopped mango (1)

Hot itemsm Korma chicken kebab (1) v Spinach and vegetable pakoras with raitha dip (1) m Cocktail lamb samosas with mango chutney (1) v Onion bhajis with cumin flavoured yoghurt (1) v Sweet potato and curry bites (2)

Finger buffet 7, Chinese theme £8.75minimum 10 coversv Baby corn, mangetout and carrot sticks with black bean saucem Chicken tartlets with ginger and spring onion dressing tartlets (1) f Prawn crackers with sweet chilli sauce

Hot itemsv Cocktail spring rolls (2) m Pork sates with peanut dip (1) f King prawns in filo with hoi-sin sauce (1) f Sesame prawn toast (2) m Mini duck crackers spring rolls with sweet and sour dip (2)

Finger buffet 8, Spanish tapas style buffet £9.95minimum 10 coversm Asparagus spears wrapped in Serrano ham (1) v Mini pimentos stuffed with cream cheese (2) v Chicory leave with Picos blue cheese, pear and walnuts (1) f King prawns with aioli (1) v Ensaladilla rusa (potato, vegetable and egg salad)

Selected rustic breads

Hot itemsm Chicken and chorizo sausage skewers (1) m Meatballs in tomato chilli and olive sauce (2) v Potato and onion Spanish omelette sun dried tomato dressing (1)

Finger buffet 9, halal buffet £6.55v Assorted sandwiches filled with: vegetarian red Leicester cheese andf Tuna and sweetcorn (1)m Filo pastry case filled with coronation chicken (1) v Roast vegetable kebab with pesto dressing (1) v Houmous dip with carrot, celery sticks and nachos

Hot itemsv Onion bhajis with rahita dip (1)

Finger buffet 10, halal buffet £7.75v Tortilla wrap filled with prawn and chive and vegetarian Cheddar

and red onion (1)m Filo pastry case filled with coronation chicken (1) f Mini cherry tomato, mango and king prawn kebabs in pesto sauce (1)

Houmous dip with carrot, celery sticks and nachosHot itemsv Vegetable samosa mango chutney (1) v Onion bhajis with rahita dip (1)

Finger buffet 11, halal buffet £9.75 minimum 20 coversAn array of halal dainty finger sandwiches to include (1 round per person)(coronation chicken, vegetarian red Leicester cheese and tomato, tuna and cucumber, minted sliced lamb)f Skewered smoked halibut and watermelon with caper and

shallot dressing (1)v Crispy bruschetta topped with tomato, basil and olive concasse (1)f Freshly poached salmon in filo pastry case with sweet lemon chutney (1)

Hot itemsv Vegetable samosa and onion bhajis with mango salsa (1 of each) v Mini cranberry and Brie wontons (2) v Pizza squares of artichoke and sun-dried tomatoes drizzled with

olive oil and rosemary (1)

All prices are per person and exclusive of VAT

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cold fork buffets

Fork buffet 1 £7.75Coronation chickenRicotta tortellini salad in spicy tomato and olive sauceBroccoli and Brie quicheTomato and cucumber saladGreen leaf and watercress saladColeslaw saladRoll and butter/Flora

Fork buffet 2 £8.75Smoked chicken timbale topped with mango salsaSpinach and ricotta filo squaresDevilled beef salad Flaked tuna fish niçoise Tomato and cucumber saladGreen leaf and watercress saladPotato and chive vinaigrette saladColeslaw salad Roll and butter/Flora

Fork buffet 3 healthy option £10.00Chicken breast strips bound in natural yoghurt with coriander, lemon zest and black pepperSwordfish brochettes in teriyaki marinadePlump prawns with chopped peppers in an iceberg lettuce parcelCherry tomato, red onion, olive and mango kebabs (with pesto dressing served separately)Celery and carrot sticks with guacamole dip Mixed green salad (lettuce, cucumber, green peppers, spring onion, watercress)Freshly sliced finger fruits

Fork buffet 4 healthy option £11.25Strips of low salt ham bound with an apple and ginger dressingFlaked tuna fish niçoiseVegetable antipasto (roast red and green peppers, char-grilled artichoke hearts, sun-blushed tomatoes) Smoked chicken timbale topped with mango salsaShredded fennel, orange and tarragon salad Watercress and rocket saladTomato and cucumber saladBombay rice saladFresh fruit kebabs with red berry dip

Fork buffet 5 vegetarian option £11.25Blue cheese and plum tartsVegetable antipasto (roast red and green peppers, char-grilled artichoke hearts, sun-blushed tomatoes bound in pesto)Hard boiled egg halves on curried celeriac and pea saladGreen lentil, spinach and savoury rice wellingtonsPasta salad drizzled in herb infused olive oilGreek saladWaldorf salad (contains nuts)Grated carrot, pinenut and orange saladWatercress and alphasprout saladChunks of focaccia bread

Fork buffet 6 £14.25ColdChicken princess salad (strips of chicken, tarragon, blue cheese, mayonnaise bacon and spinach leaves)Prawn and feta cheese salad (prawns, courgette, tomatoes, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and parsley)Spinach, cream cheese and asparagus rouladePlatter of cheese, grapes, biscuits and celeryColeslawFennel, pear and orange saladBombay rice Tomato and cucumberIceberg lettuceRoll and butterFresh fruit saladTiramisu slice

minimum order 10 or more guests

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minimum order 30 or more guests

hot fork buffets

Fork buffet A £12.75Strips of tender chicken breast cooked with oyster mushrooms in a white wine cream sauceBeef lasagneRicotta cannelloni baked in a tomato and basil sauce topped with melting cheeseNew potatoesTomato and cucumber salad Coleslaw saladMixed green saladRoll and butter/Flora

Fork buffet B £13.95Strips of beef steak stroganoffBaked salmon supreme with strips of leek in a chervil Champagne sauceEgg noodles with mange tout, shitaki mushrooms, baby corn and tofu in hoi-sin sauceSteamed riceTomato and red onion saladWaldorf salad (contains nuts)Potato and chive saladMixed green saladRoll and butter/Flora

Fork Buffet C £15.50HotTender strips of chicken in Moroccan spicesPaupiette of plaice filled with crab in a shellfish sauceMushroom and bean casseroleSavoury rice

ColdTimbale of poached and smoked salmonProvencal vegetable and feta cheese quicheStrips of ham with apple and ginger dressing in Chinese leaf Iceberg and asparagus saladCherry tomatoes in balsamic dressingColeslaw saladIndian sag aloo potato saladCucumber, red onion and caraway salad Assorted continental rolls with butter/Flora

Dark chocolate and orange truffle torteExotic fruit salad

Fork buffet D £17.50HotStrips of beef fillet stroganoffSalmon baked with prawns in a star anise and sweet pimento creamGiant mushroom stuffed with spinach and goats cheese on balsamic leeksMinted new potatoes

ColdGingered Thai fish brochettes Sweet pepper and mozzarella timbaleChicken, leek and pesto quicheWatercress and rocket saladTomato and pesto saladWaldorf salad (contains nuts)Mange tout, bean sprout and water chestnut saladSaffron rice and pepper salad Assorted continental rolls with butter/Flora

Strawberry torteExotic fruit salad

Fork buffet E £17.50HotTender pieces of lamb, cooked with ginger, spring onions and black bean and maple sauceSpanish seafood and chicken paellaTortellini ricotta in wild mushroom sauce

ColdPlatter of smoked fish (to include, salmon, halibut, mackerel and trout)Baby onion and pinenut tartsWatercress and rocket saladTomato and pesto saladStilton, apple and celery saladOriental noodle saladSaffron rice and pepper salad Assorted continental rolls with butter/FloraPlatter of sliced exotic fruitsIndividual chocolate and orange liqueur tarts

All prices are exclusive of vat

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minimum order 30 or more guests

themed fork buffets

Indian Fork Buffet £15.75HotLamb rogan joshChicken kormaSpinach and mushroom baltiBasmati rice

ColdOnion bhajis with mango chutneyVegetable samosas with lemon chutneyIceberg lettuce mixed with sliced red onionsCucumber batons and dill yoghurt saladSag aloo potato saladNaan breadMango, paw paw and pineapple salad(soaked in sweet spiced syrup)

Italian fork buffet £15.75HotStrips of chicken in an Italian tomato and pesto sauceRicotta tortellini in a wild mushroom sauceSeafood lasagne flavoured with oreganoPotato gnocchi in lemon and thyme

ColdSliced mortadella, salami and garlic sausageMini mozzarella and cherry tomatoes rolled in basilRocket and baby spinach with parmesan flakesMediterranean vegetable saladPasta and pepper saladFocaccia bread piecesLemon and Amaretto torte

Oriental fork buffet £15.75HotTender strips of chicken served in an oriental sweet and sour sauceVegetable chow meinSalmon steak in green Thai curry sauceSavoury rice

ColdVegetable dim sumKing prawn and chilli rolls Soya, sweet chilli, black bean sauce dipsShredded Chinese leaves and mange tout saladPineapple, water chestnut and bean sprout salad in five spice dressingPrawn crackers

Lychee and mango in star anise syrup

All prices are exclusive of vat

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Minimum 10 covers

special diet menus and options

Please find below some suggested menus for special dietary needs. As there are many special diets we can’t list them all here – but please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries and we will be pleased to advise where possible.

Vegan finger buffet £7.50Tortilla wrap filled with avocado and guacamole salad and crisp iceberg lettuceBlanched cup mushrooms filled with houmous and chopped fresh coriander Filo pastry cases filled with a peanut and three bean salad Cherry tomato, red onion, olive and mango kebabs with pesto dressingCrispy vegetable crudities and Mexican salsa dip

Gluten-free finger buffet £7.50Gluten free roll filled with sliced turkey and salad, or vegetarian optionPineapple and Cheddar cheese pieces on sticksCelery and carrot sticks with guacamole dipCrisp gluten free savoury crackers topped with smoked salmon and lime Mini mozzarella and cherry tomato kebab with pesto dressing

Non-dairy/lactose finger buffet £7.50Tortilla wrap filled with diced turkey breast and mango in a light tarragon dressing Cocktail vegetable samosa and onion chutneyVegetable crudities and Mexican salsa dipFingers of melon wrapped in maple cured hamPlump prawns with chopped peppers in iceberg lettuce parcels

Plated salad £6.55An individual plated salad, which suits most dietary requirements Your choice of: roast beef, roast turkey, sliced ham, poached salmon or grated Cheddar served with a individual pot of light dressing.

We have a wide range of gluten free products on request. Please ask for details.

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essential extras

To increase the content of your sandwich lunch or buffet please find below a number of items individually costed.

SavouryThere is a minimum order or 5 portions per item unless stated nibbles; Assorted nibbles (crisps, twiglets and nuts) £1.00 per personBowls of mixed marinated olives £1.10 per personRoot vegetable crisps £1.10 per personCheese straws (2) £1.00 per person

£1.25 per portionv Cocktail vegetable samosas and onion bhajis (1 of each) m Pork pie bites (1) v Vegetable sate (1) m Plum sauce glazed cocktail pork sausages (2) m Honey glazed chicken drumstick (1) v Mini assorted pizzas (1) v Filo, spinach and ricotta squares (1) v Cocktail vegetable spring roll (1) m Pork sate with peanut dip (1) v Nachos with guacamole and Mexican salsa dip v Vegetable crudités with blue cheese dip

£1.75 per portionm Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with roast beef and horseradish cream (1) v Vegetable samosa (1) f Mini smoked salmon and asparagus quiche (1) m Duck dracker spring roll (1) f Crispy salmon brochettes with tartare sauce (2) v Greek style filo parcels (1) f Prawn purse with sweet and sour dip (1)

£2.00 per portion m Lime and coriander chicken kebab (1) v Vegetable dim sum with soya dip (2) m Chicken tikka kebab (1) v Mini tomato, feta cheese and roasted pepper pie (1) m Cocktail lamb samosa (1) v Mini mozzarella and cherry tomato kebab drizzled with pesto (1) f Breaded king prawns with hoi-sin dip (2) m Coronation chicken tartlet (1) m Mini pie selection (steak and peppercorn/chicken and mushroom) 6 portions min order=3 of each (1) v Sweet potato and curry bites (2)

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Sweets – these are in addition to those listed in beverage service Individual lemon tarts £1.75 eachIndividual strawberry tart £2.25 each Individual homemade Bakewell tart £1.75 eachMini assorted cheesecakes £1.35 eachMini apple pies £1.00 eachStrawberry torte £2.55 per sliceFresh fruit salad £2.55 per portionFresh strawberries and cream £P.O.A per portionFreshly sliced finger fruit pieces £1.25 per portionFresh fruit kebabs served with a red berry dip £1.95 each Cheese platter (Brie, Stilton and Cheddar) with biscuits, grapes, celery and dried apricots £3.95 per portion

Why not order a whole homemade gateau (priced as a whole, providing a minimum of 12 portions per gateau)

Homemade black forest gateau £24.85 eachDark chocolate truffle gateau £24.85 eachNew York style cheesecake £20.50 eachPassion fruit cheesecake £21.50 eachVanilla strawberry gateau £25.50 eachWhite chocolate and raspberry torte £22.50 each

If there are any of your favourite items not listed or indeed any items of any menus you require please ask for details and costs and we will endeavour to source and supply (minimum orders may apply).

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canapé receptions

Choose from the below selector of canapés to create your own menu.Minimum of 3 pieces per person. Canapé (3 pieces) £4.75 per personCanapé (4 pieces) £6.10 per personCanapé (6 pieces) £9.30 per personSingle canapé £1.65 per personFor hot canapés, please add £0.50 per person

Coldv 1. Ragout of mushrooms served in a mini pastry case v 2. Mini toast topped with herbed celeriac mayonnaise and quails egg m 3. Mini Yorkshire pudding filled with horseradish cream topped with roast beef and watercress v 4. Polenta topped with asparagus tips and roasted peppers v 5. Mini mozzarella and cherry tomato kebab in pesto v 6. Feta cheese and black olive bouchee v 7. Creamed Stilton and port with walnuts on mini toastv 8. Cream cheese and chive cornet m 9. Chicken tikka meat on naan bread and mint yoghurtm 10. Hoi-sin duck wrap m 11. Chicken liver patê in mini cornet m 12. Smoked chicken and lemon chutney in pastry case f 13. Smoked salmon mousse bouchée f 14. Mini monkfish kebab on lemon grass an sweet chilli dressing f 15. Tiger tail prawn and cream cheese on bruschetta

Hotf 16. Mini fish and chips, tartare sauce m 17. Mini Yorkshire pudding, cocktail sausage and mashv 18. Shot of truffled mushroom cappuccino v 19. Mini samosas, mango chutney m 20. Spicy chicken wingletf 21. Monkfish in parma ham, sweet pea pureem 22. Mini chicken and salsa fajitasm 23. Mini steak, Stilton and whisky rosti m 24. Mini cottage pies

for your drinks reception

Minimum 10 covers

Bowl food buffet £18.00 per person Our bowl food selection offers something, a little more substantial than canapes and a lighter alternative to a full meal or buffet served in palm size dishes without the need for formal seating

m Pork sausage and mashm Slow cooked pork belly, braised red cabbage, smoky BBQ essencef Plum and honey glazed salmon, egg noodlesm Roast duck, mashed squash and orange saucem Corn-fed chicken, saffron Asian brothv Mushroom risotto, parmesan flakes, truffle oilv Four cheese tortellini, fresh Tuscan tomato sauce

For something sweet add assorted dainty dessert portions for £2.00

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formal sit down menus

Please select from the dishes below to create your chosen menu. Main course price denotes the price of three courses including coffee and chocolate mints. Alternatively, we will only be too pleased to discuss a bespoke menu of your own favourites.

To startCold starters1. Roast red pepper, olive and feta cheese mousse, on char-grilled Mediterranean vegetables and Pesto dressing2. Smoked quail breast, crispy bacon, curried lentil salad3. A duo of savoury cornets filled with smoked salmon and mushroom pâtes and a pesto dressing4. Melon, pineapple and pink grapefruit cocktail, laced with mint and pimms syrup5. Smoked salmon and smoked trout cheesecake, citrus dressing6. Duck and cherry pâte with cherry balsamic, toasted country bread7. Chicken, prune and Parma ham pancetta flavoured with Armagnac8. Mini cured salmon, wasabi mayonnaise and pickled ginger9. Escalope of freshly poached salmon on char-grilled asparagus spears, roast cherry tomatoes, balsamic dressing

Hot starters10. Forest mushroom cappuccino11. Asian style vegetable broth with enoki mushrooms and rice noodles12. Butternut squash, cumin and coriander soup13. Salmon, chive and mascarpone tart with citrus salad14. Baked baby crottin goats cheese, beetroot carpaccio, micro leaves, balsamic syrup15. Seared fillet of sea bass on pak choi with ginger dressing

lunch or dinner

Main course1. Supreme of chicken poached in cider finished with dairy cream, ginger and shitake mushrooms £25.752. Supreme of chicken corn-fed chicken on roast root vegetable cous cous, tagine essence £25.753. Slow roast belly of free range pork with black pudding and herb crust and sage gravy £26.654. Pork two ways, slow cooked belly, fillet medallion, on apple and potato mash, cider sauce £26.955. Braised blade of beef, horseradish mash, red wine sauce £26.656. Breast of guinea fowl filled with wild mushroom butter and wrapped in pancetta served in a Madeira Sauce £26.657. Stuffed saddle of Cornish lamb, light pan juices with a hint of rosemary £27.508. Best end of English lamb topped with an herb crust in, roast garlic essence £28.509. Fillet of beef wrapped in pancetta with caramelised onions, truffle and bolero sauce £29.5010. Fillet of beef served with your choice of one of the following sauces; creamy green peppercorn, wild mushroom and wholegrain mustard or béarnaise. £29.5011. Breast of duckling ginger, spring onion and lime sauce £29.2012. Fillet of lemon sole filled with a crab mousse in a creamy shellfish sauce £28.5013. Fillet of fresh salmon on crushed new potatoes with asparagus and chervil sauce £28.50

If you wish for any dish to be served plain, please ask for advice

Minimum 10 covers

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Vegetarian option All vegetarians to have the same chosen main courseUnless for a special dietary requirement

1. Provencal vegetable torte with tomato and basil coulis2. Mushroom, spinach and lentil ‘en-croute’ in a hazelnut cream sauce3. Herb polenta cake with plum tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella cheese in a pesto sauce4. Butternut squash, tomato, pepper and pesto tart

Sweet course1. Clotted cream panacotta with strawberry compote2. Individual summer pudding with red berry compote and mascarpone cream 3. Dark chocolate pyramid with a salted caramel centre 4. Symphony of dark chocolate5. Glazed lemon tart with raspberry compote 6. Aruba coconut and pineapple dessert with a caramel sauce7. Mango and basil mousse, vanilla sauce8. Eaton mess bavarois9. Peach melba tower of vanilla, raspberry and peach mousses with peach schnapps syrup10. Poached pear and frangipane tart and Amaretto cream 11. Mascarpone and vanilla cheesecake with topped with blueberries and blueberry sauce 12. Plated assorted cheese with celery and grapes, served with biscuits

Alternatively, cheese taken as an additional course can be served as a platter per table at a cost of £3.00 per head

All prices are exclusive of VAT

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private lunch menus

Menu L1Fresh tomato soup Laced with Bombay gin and curried croutons

Braised blade of beef in an ale and mushroom sauceCreamy mashed potatoSeasonal vegetables

Dark chocolate and orange liqueur tart

Coffee and chocolate mints

Menu L2Poached salmon and monkfish terrine with dill dressing

Free range pork sausages on sage flavoured mashed potato with onion gravy Seasonal vegetables

Individual bread and butter pudding with whisky custard

Coffee and chocolate mints

Below is a selection of three set menus, ideal for lunch meetings, taken in a private room. Parties below 10 covers may choose from our Astor Suite restaurant menu. The menus below are served Monday – Friday only 12.00–2.30pm and all are £14.75 per person (a £10 supplement per person applies, if a menu is required for a dinner).

Minimum 10 covers

Menu L3Shell fish bisque with brandy and double cream

Roast stuffed saddle of lamb rosemary flavoured pan juicesFondant potato, seasonal vegetables

Mascarpone and vanilla cheesecake with blackcurrant compote

Coffee and chocolate mints

here to helpnext steps

The Staff House team is right here on campus and we’re always happy to meet you to talk through the best options for your event. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and help you organise a really enjoyable experience for your guests. If you have any guests with special dietary requirements, please let us know and we’ll do everything we can to cater for them.

Birmingham Conferences and EventsHospitality and Accommodation ServicesUniversity CentreUniversity of BirminghamEdgbastonBirminghamB15 2TT

ReservationsTel: 0121 414 6252Fax: 0121 415 8406Email: staffhousereservations@contacts.bham.ac.ukwww.conferences.bham.ac.uk

Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

www.birmingham.ac.uk 4792

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