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Event catering in Cheltenham and Gloucester

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A wide variety of menus to choose from

At Shirleys Catering Service, we offer an extensive range of delicious menus that are suitable for most types of private and corporate events. We can also provide you with a fully bespoke menu to match your budget and dietary requirements. We can also organise your event and provide a full service at an extra cost. If you’re located in Cheltenham or Gloucester, contact us for additional information.

Buffet menus

Option 1

  • A Selection of granary, wholemeal and white bread sandwiches
  • Sticky chicken skewers
  • Italian vegetarian mini pizzas
  • Sausage rolls
  • Vegetarian breaded mozzarella straws
  • Vegetarian Indian samosas

Option 2

  • A selection of granary, wholemeal and white bread sandwiches
  • Asparagus, hollandaise and Parma ham straws
  • Spicy Indian tartlets filled with coronation chicken and coriander
  • Brie and cranberry croutons
  • Sausage rolls
  • Vegetarian cheese pastry bites 
  • Smoked mackerel, horseradish lemon mousse on crackers

Option 3

  • A selection of granary, wholemeal and white sandwiches
  • Tempura king prawns coated in Asian spices
  • Smoked salmon, dill and caper mousse tartlets
  • BBQ chicken skewers
  • Vegetarian blue stilton mousse and celery tartlets
  • Vegetarian filo pastry spring rolls coated in plum sauce
  • Cocktail vegetarian cheese and basil pizzas

Option 4

  • A selection of granary, wholemeal and white bread sandwiches
  • Vegetarian brie and red onion chutney Italian crostini 
  • Tempura king prawns with chilli glaze
  • Cocktail sausages coated in honey and mustard dressing
  • Smoked salmon, caper and lemon mousse croutons
  • Chicken tikka and coriander filled pastry tartlets
  • Vegetarian cheese and chive pastry bites
  • Assorted mini pizzas

Option 5

  • A selection of granary, wholemeal and white bread sandwiches
  • Vegetarian blue stilton mousse croutons
  • Asparagus, Parma ham and hollandaise straws
  • Sticky chicken skewers
  • Coronation chicken and coriander tartlets
  • Duck spring rolls in plum sauce 
  • Vegetarian mozzarella and cherry tomato kebabs with sundried pesto
  • Vegetarian samosas garnished with mango glaze
  • Brie, crispy bacon and cranberry crostini bites
  • Tempura king prawns cooked in Asian spices

Option 6

  • A selection of chequer board sandwiches
  • Crispy duck spring rolls, glazed in plum sauce
  • Vegetarian brie and cranberry croutons
  • Smoked salmon, dill, lemon and caper mousse filled tartlets
  • Tempura king prawns with chilli glaze
  • Vegetarian mozzarella breaded straws
  • Indian spicy baskets filled with coronation chicken and fresh coriander
  • Vegetarian tomato, cheese and basil cocktail pizzas
  • A selection of mini cakes garnished with fresh fruits


Afternoon Tea Menu

  • A selection of finger sandwiches
  • Lincolnshire sausage rolls
  • Vegetarian mini quiches
  • Vegetarian brie and red onion chutney croutons
  • Smoked salmon mousse and chicken coronation filled cocktail tartlets
  • Scones with clotted cream and strawberry conserve
  • Carrot cake bites
  • Chocolate brownies
  • Vintage crockery available to hire

Sweet Canapes

  • Fresh fruit and whipped cream pastry tartlets
  • Salted caramel and chocolate profiteroles
  • Sweet pastry tartlets filled with strawberries and cream
  • Mini fresh fruit skewers
  • Cocktail fruit and nut Florentines 
  • Blueberry shortcake squares
  • Chocolate ganache bites
  • Cocktail scones filled with raspberry conserve and clotted cream
  • Carrot cake bites
  • Chocolate orange truffles
  • Espresso caramel brownies
  • Monello cherry white chocolate bites

Savoury Canapes

  • Smoked salmon and dill Mousse filled pastry tartlets
  • Fresh asparagus and parma ham straws
  • Assorted mini filled tortilla wraps
  • Mango salsa, king prawn pastry cups
  • Vegetarian brie and cranberry croutons
  • Honey roast ham and dijon mustard bread bites
  • Vegetarian cocktail crostini topped with roasted peppers and fresh basil
  • Vegetarian mozzarella, sundried pesto and tomato kebabs 
  • Spicy Indian baskets filled with coronation chicken
  • Vegetarian stilton mousse and walnut pastry cups
  • Cocktail chicken tikka bites
  • Oriental duck spring rolls cooked in plum sauce
  • Tempura tiger king prawns cooked in ginger Asian spices

Guidelines and prices

The following quantities are purely guidelines, but can be a useful tool when planning your event.

Pre-Lunch or Pre-Dinner - 6 Canapes per person
Cocktail drinks gathering lasting 1-2 hours  - 6-8 Canapes per person
Canape evening party (only) - 10 Canapes per person


 Cold fork buffet menus

Menu 1

  • Roast beef and horseradish cream
  • Turkey breast and stuffing balls with cranberry
  • Salmon fillets poached in white wine  
  • Vegetarian cheese and mixed pepper quiche
  • Yorkshire ham                 

Menu 2

  • Italian antipasta platter
  • Roast beef with mustard and horseradish
  • Coronation chicken with fresh coriander
  • Salmon and asparagus quiche    
  • Vegetarian cheese and onion quiche      


 

Menu 3

  • Smoked ham and onion chutney
  • Chicken breast with sage and onion stuffing
  • Duck and orange terrine
  • King prawn cocktail platter
  • Vegetarian goats cheese Mediterranean flan


All options come with a selection of speciality breads and salads. We have a minimum order of 25 people per booking. Discount available for large functions. Staff to set up, serve and clear away is available at an extra cost, enquire for full details

Choose up to 3 different salads

  • Potato and chive salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Waldorf salad
  • Mediterranean pasta salad
  • Mixed leaf salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumber 
  • Herby rice
  • Rocket and feta salad

Choose up to 3 different desserts

  • Chocolate fudge cake, garnished with fresh strawberries
  • Fresh fruit salad in grand marnier syrup
  • English sherry trifle
  • New York cheesecake
  • Fruits of the forest cheesecake
  • Lemon tart with chocolate shavings and fresh raspberries
  • Pecan nut and toffee roulade
  • Strawberries and whipped cream
  • Chocolate and caramel profiteroles

Christmas menus

Menu 1

  • A selection of sandwiches
  • Blinis topped with cream cheese, king prawns and chives
  • Pastry cups filled with poached salmon, hollandaise and fresh coriander
  • Cocktail sausage rolls
  • Mozzarella, sundried pesto and tomato kebabs
  • Breaded brie bites with cranberry sauce
  • Stilton and walnut mousse filled tartlets
  • Cocktail brandy mince pies
  • Christmas stolen slices
  • Snowman frosty fancies

Menu 2

  • A selection of sandwiches
  • Tempura battered king prawns with chilli glaze
  • Cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon and glazed with cranberry sauce
  • Duck spring rolls with rich hoisin glaze and chopped fresh spring onion
  • Tomato, mozzarella and basil crostini
  • Brie and red onion chutney filled tartlets
  • White Stilton and apricot mousse croutons
  • Mini chocolate and hazelnut churros
  • Chocolate yule logs
  • Christmas stolen slices

Menu 3

  • A selection of sandwiches
  • Mini turkey kievs glazed in cranberry sauce
  • Coronation chicken filled pastry tartlets garnished with fresh coriander
  • Pigs in blankets with Cumberland sauce
  • Gorgonzola, pear and sultana chutney crostini
  • Mozzarella cheese straws
  • Indian samosas glazed in mango sauce 
  • Cocktail brandy mince pies
  • Cocktail fruit skewers
  • Fruit and nut Florentines
  • Dark cherry and marzipan bites
“Thank you so much for the amazing food and service you provided last Saturday for our golden wedding anniversary party. All our guests praised the standard of the food, and the outstanding service your staff provided. We will be in touch again when we next need catering arrangements.”
- Susan and Peter
Call us now on Cheltenham
01242 238 924  to discuss your ideas
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