FOOD AT MIDDLE TEMPLE

FOOD MENUS Middle Temple boasts first class in house caterers with a team who create stylish, imaginative and tantalising cuisine. The following menus are carefully designed to provide organisers with the flexibility to choose courses to suit the palate of their guests.

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ALLERGENS EU law lists 14 allergens that must be identified if they are used as ingredients in a dish. As a result Middle Temple will supply information for every item on your menu that contains any of the 14 allergens as ingredients. We use the following abbreviations for allergens on our menus. ALLERGY KEY (P) Peanuts (S) Soya (F) Fish (Ce) Celery (M) Milk (SD) Sulphur Dioxide (Mu) Mustard (*) May Contain

(G) (L) (Mo) (N) (E) (C) (Se)

Gluten Lupin Molluscs Nuts Eggs Crustaceans Sesame Seeds

Middle Temple believes it is important to provide our customers with correct and concise information that helps you make informed food choices. If you require any further assistance please speak to a member of our team for further guidance. Please ensure any dietary requirements of your guests are provided as dishes may slightly vary from the menu specification.

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COLD CANAPÉS From crayfish cocktail to goats cheese, caramelized fig and watercress, our elegant bite-sized canapés will not fail to whet the appetite of your guests.

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MEAT Smoked chicken, mango and sesame pops Chicken liver parfait, sour cherry jelly Rare beef, ginger, coriander noodle salad Parma ham, fig, honey, pea shoots

S, Ce, Se G, M, E S, G, Se, P G

FISH Seared tuna loin, wasabi, black sesame Crayfish cocktail, iceberg, caviar Marinated octopus, olive, preserved lemon Salmon tartar, quail egg, caviar

F, Se, S C, G, F, E M F, E, G

VEGETARIAN Heirloom tomato, mozzarella and basil tart Stilton, spinach, roasted pumpkin, walnut Gazpacho, crudité vegetables Goats cheese, caramelized fig, watercress

M, G M, N, Ce M, G

Allergens

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HOT CANAPÉS Choose from a wide range of hot vegetable, fish and meat canapés, which include mini cottage pie and courgette and leek frittata.

MEAT Spiced chicken skewer, peanut dip Mini Angus beef burger, Swiss cheese, tomato relish Lamb kofta, cucumber yoghurt Mini cottage pie, aged cheddar glaze

P, S G, M, Ce, Mu Ce, M G, E, M

FISH Sole goujons, fries, tartare sauce Grilled scallop, cauliflower puree, maple grilled bacon Salt cod brandade croquette, caper vinaigrette Teriyaki salmon, spring onion and ginger

F, E, G C, SD, G, M F, E, G, M F, S, Se

VEGETARIAN Seasonal Mini vegetarian quiche Courgette and leek frittata, sun blushed tomato aioli Spring pea and mint arancini, crème fraiche Polenta chips, rosemary salt, tomato pickle

G, E, Ce, M E, M E, M, G Ce, Mu

PRICES FOR CANAPES Selection of 3 Selection of 5 Selection of 7 Additional

Allergens

£9.50 £16.00 £22.50 £3.80

Prices are quoted inclusive of staff costs, equipment and VAT 8

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BOWL FOOD From a more informal supper or a more substantial reception, our choice of bowl food dishes are ideal solutions.

MEAT Lamb and mint sausage, sweet potato mash, onion jam Shepherd’s pie Beef chilli, tortilla crisps, sour cream Crispy pork belly, spring onion mash, cider jus Teriyaki chicken, sticky rice, Asian greens

Allergens

G, Ce, SD Ce, M, G, E M, Ce M, Ce S, Se, P

FISH Tandoori salmon, fragrant rice, cucumber salad Lemongrass and chilli prawns, rice noodles, peanuts Garlic mussels, white wine, soft herbs, sourdough Fish pie, spinach, seeded mustard mash Seared fillet of tuna, nicoise salad

F, M C, P, S, Se Mo, DS, Ce, G, M F, Mu, M, E, G F, E

VEGETARIAN Potato and cauliflower curry, basmati rice, poppadum Fresh egg pasta, ratatouille vegetables, basil Spring vegetable risotto, mascarpone Stir fried broccoli, quinoa, toasted almonds Chickpea tagine, apricot and coriander cous cous

Ce E, G, Ce M, Ce N, Ce SD, Ce, G

PRICES FOR BOWL FOOD 3 bowls 5 bowls Additional

£13.50 £22.50 £5.00

Prices are quoted inclusive of staff costs, equipment and VAT 10

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STARTERS From the elegant prawn, crushed avocado salad with gazpacho glaze, to the subtle complexity of crab and spring onion cakes, rocket oil and radish, we are confident that you will find a starter that your guests will adore.

HOT SOUPS Scotch broth, parsley oil Bouillabaisse, tomato rouille Green pea and mint, crème fraiche Nettle soup

Allergens

COLD SOUPS Asparagus, truffle oil Watermelon and ginger, feta Gazpacho Vichyssoise, garlic oil

Allergens

COLD Prawn, crushed avocado salad, gazpacho glaze Ham hock terrine, piccalilli, sweet carrot puree, sourdough Smoked chicken, mango and cucumber salad, herb yoghurt Goats cheese panna cotta, rye and walnut crumble, beetroot sorbet British asparagus, heirloom tomato, watercress, balsamic, garlic toast HOT Wood pigeon, beetroot puree, kale crisps Crab and spring onion cakes, rocket oil, radish Crispy pork belly, scratchings, carrot gel, cocoa dust Chicken croquette, chorizo, shaved squid, saffron emulsion Confit of heritage potato, olives, rocket and radish salad, seeded mustard and mint dressing Onion tarte Tatin, soft goats curd, hazelnut SORBETS Beetroot, Blood orange, Elderflower, Lemon, Lime, Pear, Rhubarb 12

Ce Ce, F, C, Mo, G, M M, Ce Ce

£10.50 £14.00 £9.00 £9.00

Ce M Ce M, Ce

£11.00 £7.00 £8.00 £8.00

C, Ce M, G, Ce M M, G, E SD, G

£13.00 £12.00 £13.00 £11.00 £13.50

G, M C, E, G Ce G, E, Mo, M, Ce Mu

£13.50 £14.00 £12.00 £12.50 £12.00

G, M, N

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MAIN COURSES We have developed a close relationship with local suppliers to guarantee the ingredients we use are fresh, ethically produced and utterly delicious. We offer an extensive range of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes to ensure that your guests are well fed. We ensure that our vegetarian dishes are vibrantly flavoured and choose the freshest of seasonal ingredients so that vegetarian diets are well catered for. Any of our vegetarian choices can be selected as a starter or main course and sized accordingly.

VEGETARIAN Handmade goats cheese ravioli, spring vegetables, roasted pepper dressing Slow roasted tomato, toasted herb quinoa, spinach puree Soft buttered polenta, grilled asparagus, roasted vine ripened tomato Spinach, pine nut and artichoke parcel, baba ganoush Beetroot gnocchi, brown bread crumble, watercress

M N, G, M, E, Ce G, E

£18.00 £18.00 £24.50 £20.00 £20.00

FISH Sea bass fillet, cauliflower puree, grilled spring onion, soy glaze Pan roasted salmon, toasted pearl barley, braised leek, salsa verde Steamed cod fillet, wilted baby spinach, broad bean and mussel veloute Halibut, jersey royals, British asparagus, hollandaise Grilled sea trout, yoghurt braised lentils, cucumber and fennel salad

F, S, M F, G, M F, Mo, G, M F, E, M F, M

£29.00 £25.00 £29.00 £33.00 £30.00

SD, Ce

£27.00

G, E, M, SD, Ce

£33.00

SD, Ce M, N

£29.00 £25.00

M, SD, Ce

£33.00

MEAT Blythburgh free range pork belly, thyme roasted potato, caraway braised spring cabbage, honey jus New season spring lamb, pan fried potato gnocchi, pea puree, butter poached carrot, asparagus Pan fried duck breast, kale, celeriac mash, raspberry jus Free range chicken breast, cauliflower puree, purple sprouting broccoli, burnt almond butter Grilled beef fillet, wild garlic mash, ratatouille vegetables, red wine jus

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Allergens

G, E, M, Ce

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BBQ BUFFET MENUS Choose from a selection of delicious BBQ buffet menus for your Middle Temple summertime event. MENU B: 44.00 PER PERSON

MENU A: 38.00 PER PERSON SALAD Classic Caesar salad, cos lettuce, parmesan shavings, pancetta, croutons Celeriac and red cabbage coleslaw, thyme and walnut dressing New potato salad, spring onion and seeded mustard vinaigrette Seasonal leaves, house dressing FROM THE BBQ Minced rump steak burgers, brioche buns, tomato relish Brochettes of corn fed chicken, rosemary and lemon Char-grilled vegetable skewers, rocket and sun dried tomato pesto DESSERT Chef’s selection of patisserie Seasonal fruits

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Allergens

M,Mu,G,E N,Mu Mu Mu

G,SD,E,M N,M

G,E,N,M

SALAD Roasted marinated vegetables, Persian feta, garden herbs Red quinoa, avocado, prawn, lime, coriander Vine ripened cherry tomato, bocconcini, basil Seasonal leaves, house dressing

M C M,SD Mu

FROM THE BBQ Char-grilled salmon fillet, salsa Verde Lamb and rosemary sausage, sweet roscoff onion, mint chutney Portuguese style BBQ chicken, saffron rice BBQ Halloumi cheese, roasted tomato, grilled artichokes

F G,M Ce M

DESSERT Chef’s selection of patisserie Seasonal fruits

Allergens

G,E,N,M

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BBQ BUFFET MENUS From salad nicoise to char-grilled rib eye steak with béarnise sauce, our BBQ menus are perfect for summertime events. MENU D: 58.00 PER PERSON

MENU C: 48.00 PER PERSON SALAD Heritage potato, chorizo, baby gem, courgette, smoked paprika mayonnaise Flaked salmon, salad Nicoise Moroccan spiced couscous, almond, dried fruits Seasonal leaves, house dressing FROM THE BBQ 28 day aged sirloin steaks, red onion chutney, field mushrooms Char-grilled tuna supreme, black sesame and wasabi noodles Marinated turkey escallops, cranberry sauce BBQ summer vegetables, polenta, sun dried tomato butter DESSERT Chef’s selection of patisserie Seasonal fruits

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Allergens

G,E,Mu,M F,E, Mu G,N,SD Mu

SD S,Se,Mu,F,G M

G,E,N,M SD

SALAD Sweet potato, smoked duck, raspberry, rocket Heritage potato, olive, green bean, duck egg Heirloom tomato, watermelon, rosemary, fetta Seasonal leaves, house dressing

Mu E,Mu M Mu

FROM THE BBQ Char-grilled rib eye steak, béarnaise sauce King prawn and scallop brochette, garlic butter Lentil and quinoa burger, brioche bun, spiced yoghurt Grilled asparagus and red pepper, lemon dressing

E,M,SD C,Mo,M Ce,M,G,E Mu

DESSERT Chef’s selection of patisserie Jude’s ice cream Seasonal fruit

Allergens

G,E,N,M E,N,M

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DESSERTS From rhubarb and raspberry crumble with crème fraiche to sumptuous, richer treats, our chefs use seasonal fruits and ingredients to ensure that our desserts are the perfect end to a delicious meal.

HOT Rhubarb and raspberry crumble, crème fraiche Whole orange and almond cake, pistachio ice cream Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel, vanilla ice cream Apple Tarte Tatin, cinnamon ice cream

Allergens

E, G, M N, G, E, M E, G, M G, M, E

COLD Glazed lemon tart, red berry and mint salad Mango panna cotta, chocolate crumb, sweet basil Chocolate tart, raspberry, Chantilly cream Matcha green tea mousse, blueberry gel, lychee sorbet Tiramisu, chocolate sorbet, espresso syrup

G, E, M M, G E, G, M E, M, G E, M, G

DAIRY AND GLUTEN FREE DESSERT (COLD) Orange and almond cake, blueberry, pistachio praline

E, N

PRICES All desserts are priced at £10.00 20

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DESSERTS ASSIETTE OF DESSERTS* Chocolate tart Passionfruit mousse Panna cotta Tiramisu Lemon tart Strawberry cheesecake

Allergens

E, M, G E, M M E, M, G E, M, G M, G

The price of an assiette of desserts is £12.50 for 3 items CHEESE BOARDS A selection of local artisan British cheese, walnut loaf, chutneys Instead of dessert £12.50 As fourth course £8.50

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Ce, G, N, M

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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple Middle Temple Lane London EC4Y 9AT T: 020 7427 4820 F: 020 7427 4821 E: [email protected] W: middletemplehall.org.uk Spring / Summer 2016