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KOSHER CATERING FOR RIBA VENUES Menus supervised by the European Masorti Bet Din RIBA Venues and catering partner Ampersand venues can offer all our menus and catering to be supervised by the Masorti Bet Din, as qualified by Rabbi Chaim Weiner Please note that in addition to the menu costs per person there will be a charge of between £650-£900 for supervision of both the event and a tasting provided by the Masorti Bet Din (this will be discussed directly with the Masorti Bet Din and your event manager when making the booking) plus a charge of £2.50 per setting for crockery.

“Shalom, A wedding, a Bar and Bat Mitzvah are meaningful Jewish moments. It is proper that they are marked with a Kosher meal. The European Masorti Bet Din has introduced arrangements for caterers who are not normally supervised to apply for a “one-day license” for a single event - thus broadening the range of Kosher catering options available to you. We have worked together with the catering team at RIBA to prepare the menus that are presented in this folder. We have carefully checked each item ingredient by ingredient, to make sure that they comply with Kashrut regulations. We have advised the catering team on where to source kosher products, so that you can be assured that everything meets our standard. Before any food is prepared, we come in and Kosher the kitchen facilities. We oversee the preparation and serving of the meal to make sure that all of our requirements are adhered to. Finally, the catering team at the RIBA will use our Kosher dishes. All this happens behind the scenes, leaving you to enjoy a tasty and Kosher event. If you have any questions about our service, please feel free to contact me directly. Rabbi Chaim Weiner Director 020 8349 6651 [email protected] www.europeanmasortibetdin.org”



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Barmitzvah / Batmitzvah Packages 2014 Please note that all prices are excluding VAT. Numbers need to be confirmed 5 working days before the event. Our food package includes: Canapé selection to complement your reception Three course dinner meal or buffet menu Coffee, selection of teas and petit fours Adult £57.50 per person Children £29.00 per child (up to 12 years of age) We are always happy to provide an alternate menu for the barmitzvah boy or batmitzvah girl and for his or her friends and can price this after a menu is chosen

Silver drinks package (non-alcoholic)

£14.00 per person

Two non-alcoholic reception drinks on arrival (fruit punch or non-alcoholic cocktails) Unlimited soft drinks, fruit juices and mineral water

Gold drinks package (alcoholic)

£26.50 per person

Prosecco or sparkling wine on arrival (two reception drinks per person) Half a bottle of house wine per person Unlimited fruit juices and mineral water

Platinum drinks package (alcoholic)

£33.50 per person

Champagne reception on arrival (two reception drinks per person to include kir royal or bellinis) Half a bottle of house wine per person One after-dinner digestif per person Unlimited soft drinks, fruit juices and mineral water



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Additional upgrades (priced on application) Children dessert buffet (e.g. jelly beans, jars of sweets, mini cheese cakes, cup cakes) Popcorn machine or ice cream parlour Chocolate fountain Bouncy castles Children’s entertainment (e.g. magicians) Games room Balloon decoration Coloured table cloth and napkins Ice carvings

Our experienced chefs will be delighted to work with you to produce the perfect menu for your special day In collaboration with the dedicated venues team and with the right design choices we can help tailor your event to suit your style

Canapés Ideal for drinks and pre-dinner receptions ** items dairy free and suitable to choose together with the meat menu Please choose from the following canapé selection: 4 canapés per person

£15.50 per person

6 canapés per person

£21.00 per person

8 canapés per person

£26.00 per person

Additional canapés are charged at £3.50 per item per person

Fish Battered cod goujons, tartare sauce Smoked haddock and chive rarebit

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Poached trout, spinach with sauce hollandaise spoon Salmon and cod pie, cheddar mash Sea bass agrodolce, fennel, beetroot crostini, fennel cress** Seared peppered tuna loin, honey roast parsnip purée on olive crostini Smoked salmon blinis with cream cheese and dill Filo basket of pickled mackerel, cucumber, carrot and saffron ** Haddock and chive croquette with tartar sauce Steamed halibut dumplings with chilli, ginger and coriander ** Smoked trout on rye with caper and spiced beetroot puree Gravadlax of salmon, wasabi and lime dressing Vegetarian Sautéed leek and stilton tart with red onion marmalade Wild mushroom tart and truffled hollandaise Grilled artichoke heart, truffled seasonal wild mushrooms, toasted sourdough** Mozzarella, basil and sun blushed tomato arancini, smoked salt with a garlic dressing Butternut squash shot with seasonal truffle Mini filo basket of dried heritage tomatoes, basil, rocket puree** Crostini of goat’s cheese mousse with basil and air dried tomato Ciabatta with parmesan, rocket and fine cut ratatouille Violette potato, hazelnut, leek and chive croquettes, mango and pepper salsa** Spiedini of pesto marinated baby mozzarella and cherry tomatoes Asparagus and quail egg spoon with truffle dressing

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Grilled baby vegetable and parmesan croustade, basil Brie de meaux and chive croquettes, saffron aioli Oxford Isis cheese and asparagus rarebit Blue cheese mousse with date chutney

Dessert Mini lemon meringue with candied lemon Chocolate and orange brownies Exotic fruit skewer, mango jelly and mint Mini white chocolate cheese cakes Tiramisu chocolate cup Cappuccino crème brulée ** items dairy free and suitable to choose together with the meat menu

Sushi canapés *

Maki Spicy tuna maki Salmon and avocado maki Teriyaki chicken and red ginger inside out roll Pickled moulis and ginger nori Pickled moolis and cucumber Nigiri Asparagus nigiri (v) Salmon nigiri Shitake mushroom nigiri (v) all accompanied with soy dipping sauce and wasabi additional sushi canapés charged at £3.50 per item per person * all sushi canapés are dairy free

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Dinner menus

£46.00 per person

Please choose one item from each course that would be the most suitable for all your guests and an additional option for vegetarians if required. Fish and Vegetarian options Starter (* £4.00 supplement) Cauliflower velouté, brown butter, toasted almonds and chives (v) Leek and potato velouté, smoked finnan haddock Green pea soup, smoked cheddar cheese and chive tortellini (v) Seared, citrus cured, salmon, baby beetroots, peashoots, gribiche dressing Seared loin of yellow fin tuna, black pepper glaze, soy marinated dai-kon and pickled vegetables* Grilled red snapper, spaghetti of courgettes smoked paprika dressing, fennel and micro cress salad Portobello mushroom and rosary goats cheese terrine, pomegranate molasses, basil and pine nuts (v) Carpaccio of grilled Mediterranean vegetables, parmesan basket of spiced flageolet beans, vine cherry tomato dressing (v) Steamed asparagus served cold, grated egg and watercress mayonnaise, black olive crostinis and roasted pumpkin seeds (v) Cauliflower panna cotta, pickled beetroots, baby watercress, parmesan tuile (v)

Main course (** £6.00 supplement) Roast supreme of sustainable cod, smoked salmon bubble ‘n squeak, mange tout andthermidor sauce** Poached organic salmon fillet, chive mash, roasted seasonal vegetables with sorrel butter sauce

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Pan fried fillet of sea bream, olive crushed potatoes, saffron dressing, pickled cucumber, carrot and mooli Sautéed fillet of sea bass, puréed sweet potato, samphire, roasted red peppers, lime and vanilla butter Seared sea trout, horseradish rosti potato, fennel and watercress salad, beetroot and dill dressing Spiced roasted aubergine, tomatoes, sultanas and pine nuts, giant cous cous timbale, minted yoghurt dressing (v) Walnut and gorgonzola gnocchi, rocket and parmesan salad, pickled walnuts and salsa rossa (v) Grilled polenta, seasonal wild mushrooms, baby mozzarella, spinach, white asparagus and sauce vierge (v) Spinach, ricotta and roasted butternut squash crepes, polenta croutons and hazelnut dressing (v) Truffled trompette mushroom risotto, grilled artichoke hearts and parmesan fritters (v)

Dessert Fine tart of granny smith apple with vanilla ice cream Pineapple carpaccio with passion fruit sorbet, shaved coconut and lime syrup White chocolate mousse with sugared filo, salted caramel and walnut dacquoise Dark chocolate tart, white chocolate chantilly, pistachios and raspberry crispies Pomegranate crème brulée, hazelnut and dried cranberry biscotti Marbled white and dark chocolate cheesecake, strawberry sorbet White rum panna cotta, caramelised apple and almond shortbread Kaffir lime tart, meringue, frozen yoghurt and sesame tuile

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Mascarpone cheese cake with raspberry compote and butterscotch tuille Hazelnut parfait and baileys ice cream Sticky toffee and date sponge, butterscotch ice cream, white chocolate anglaise and hazelnut praline

Half sized portions of your chosen menu can be provided for children under the age of 15 at a charge of £29 per person

Meat & dairy-free menu

£ 46.00 per person

Starter (* £4.00 supplement) Seared, citrus cured salmon, baby beetroots, gribiche dressing, peashoots Escabeche of Cornish mackerel, grilled ratte potatoes, pickled carrot, watercress, saffron vinaigrette English asparagus, sautéed cep, slow cooked duck egg, tarragon oil Smoked chicken and pepper terrine, capers, courgettes, aubergine puree, olive crostini* Carpaccio of beetroot and white radish, spiced chickpea dressing, pomegranate, micro cresses, pine nuts

Main course (** £6.00 supplement) Braised rib of beef, herb crushed potatoes, fine beans, baby onions, red wine sauce** Marinated rack of spring lamb, leek & potato bake, carrot puree, rosemary jus, dried cherry tomatoes** Grilled fillet of beef, caponata, polenta croutons, courgette spaghetti** Spiced aubergine, tomato, sultanas, pine nuts, giant cous cous, pomegranate molasses, mint

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Pan roast corn fed chicken supreme, confit leg, mushroom and tarragon risotto, spinach, braised carrot Truffled Jerusalem artichoke ravioli, braised lentils, sautéed sweet potato, tender stem broccoli Roast breast of duck, smoked mashed potato, fine beans wrapped in leek,caramelised fig, redcurrants**

Desserts Pistachio baklava, seasonal fruit compote, caramelised orange Soft baked meringue, spiced plums, pear and vanilla puree French apple tart, calvados apple sorbet, fragrant macerated berries Poached strawberry Genovese, balsamic jelly, basil sorbet Pear tatin, wild blueberry ice cream, pistachio tuile, pear puree



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Menu for under 15’s Children’s menu

£ 24.50 per person

Starter Plum tomato and basil soup with parmesan croutons (v) Smoked cheddar and mushroom tartlet with fine leaves (v) Spiced salmon or vegetable fajitas with sour cream and guacamole Poached salmon and dill croquettes with tomato chutney dip Mains courses Pumpkin and mascarpone risotto with thyme and rocket (v) Penne pasta with roasted vegetable pesto and parmesan (v) Homemade gnocchi with basil pesto and rocket sauce (v) Breaded haddock fillet with chips with fresh peas and tartar sauce Plaice goujons, potato wedges, fine leaves, sauce gribîche Corn fed chicken meatballs, organic spaghetti with tomato basil sauce

Desserts Chocolate fondant and Madagascan vanilla ice-cream Vanilla panna cotta with raspberries Fresh fruit platter, orange sorbet Selection of homemade ice cream Lemon meringue tart



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Buffet menu (max 160 persons) £38.00 per person

Please choose from the following: One starter – served at the table (if you select a dish unsuitable for vegetarians please also select a vegetarian alternative) Three main courses (including one or more vegetarian options if required for your guests) Three sides One dessert - served at the table

Starter (* £4.00 supplement) Cauliflower velouté, brown butter, toasted almonds and chives (v) Leek and potato velouté, smoked finnan haddock Roasted pumpkin and carrot velouté, garlic truffle chantilly (v) Seared, citrus cured, salmon, baby beetroots, peashoots, gribiche dressing Grilled red snapper, spaghetti of courgettes, smoked paprika dressing, fennel and micro cress salad Seared loin of yellow fin tuna, black pepper glaze, soy marinated daikon and pickled

Vegetables* Portobello mushroom and rosary goats cheese terrine, pomegranate molasses,basil and pine nuts (v)

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Carpaccio of grilled Mediterranean vegetables, parmesan basket of spiced flageolet beans, vine cherry tomato dressing (v) Steamed asparagus served cold, grated egg and watercress mayonnaise, black olivecrostinis and roasted pumpkin seeds (v)

Mains Spiced polenta coated hake strips, tomato and chilli butterbeans Pan fried fillet of sea bream, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and parsley butter Classic fisherman’s pie of smoked haddock and salmon Steamed sea bass fillets, Chinese leaf, ginger, scallions and soy sauce Poached lemon sole, saffron, white wine and fennel broth Cauliflower, chickpea and coconut korma, toasted flaked almonds (v) Parmesan and potato gnocchi, blue cheese sauce, rocket and sun-dried tomatoes (v) Root vegetable Sheppard’s pie with Montgomery cheddar mash (v) Spinach and ricotta tortellini, chestnut mushroom sauce and truffle oil (v) Aubergine, pumpkin and goats cheese lasagne, herb parmesan panko crumbs (v)

Sides Braised basmati rice, mixed peppers and herbs (h) Steamed seasonal vegetables (h) Roasted carrots and beetroots, honey glaze and chervil (h) Roasted new potatoes, thyme and garlic (h) Keenes mature cheddar mashed potatoes (h)

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Cauliflower and broccoli mornay gratin (h)

Surrey grown mixed leaves, cucumber cherry tomatoes and red onion (c) Giant cous-cous, apricots and pine-nuts, coriander (c) Spiced five bean salad, grilled artichokes, baby mozzarella and black olive croutons (c) (h) indicates hot

(c) indicates cold

Desserts Dark chocolate tart, white chocolate chantilly, pistachios and raspberry crispies Pomegranate crème brulée, hazelnut and dried cranberry biscotti Marbled white and dark chocolate cheesecake, strawberry sorbet Lemon and lime curd pie, frozen fruit yoghurt, hazelnut praline White rum panna cotta, caramelised apple and almond shortbread



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Drinks menu

Non-alcoholic beverages Bottled water (750ml) Fruit juice (orange, apple, cranberry)

£ 3.00 per bottle £ 5.50 per litre

Fizzy drinks per 330ml bottle (coke, diet coke, sprite, fanta) £ 2.20 per bottle Elderflower fruit cooler

£10.00 per litre

Homemade lemonade

£10.50 per litre

Non-alcoholic cocktails

£ 5.50 per glass

Freshly squeezed juice (orange, apple and blood orange) £10.50 per litre Filter coffee and speciality teas

£ 2.75 per person

with a selection of petit fours

£ 3.00 per person

Non-alcoholic cocktails

£ 5.00 per glass

Apple Mojito (Cloudy apple juice poured over crushed lime wedges with ice and fresh mint) Virgin sea breeze (Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice served with crushed ice and lime)) Orange velvet (Cream, pineapple juice, orange juice with ice)

Apello (Orange juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice, marashino juice)



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Alcoholic beverages

Bottled lager (Becks, Peroni)

£ 3.95 per bottle

House spirits served with a mixer (25ml)

£ 5.00 per glass

Premium spirits (25ml)

£ 4.50 per 25ml

Premium spirits with a mixer (25ml)

£ 6.25 per glass

Brandy (25ml)

£ 4.25 per 25ml

House port (50ml)

£ 4.95 per 50ml

Jug of Pimms Mulled wine (175ml)

£20.50 per litre £ 6.50 per glass

Alcoholic Cocktails Cosmopolitan / Strawberry Cosmopolitan (Citrus vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, cranberry)

Martini (Vodka stirred gently with ice and a whisper of vermouth, served up with a olive) Mojito / Strawberry Mojito (Light rum, fresh mint, lime wedges, sugar, soda) Tropical cooler (Gin, passion fruit juice, orange juice, fresh mint) Gin fizz (Gin with lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda)

Bellini (Prosecco with a choice of white peach or raspberry coulis)



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Wine selection

Champagne and Sparkling

Bartenura Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

£38.75

Semi-dry light effervescence with aromas and flavours of pears and melons. It is crisp and clean as well as being lively and refreshing.

Drappier Carte D’Or Champagne

£69.50

Sharp and lively and buzzing with hints of red and dried fruit. A spicy background adds complexity, and leads us into a finish that is one of perfection, elegance and surprising fullness too.

White wine

Barkan Classic 2010, Chardonnay, Israel

£26.50

Aromas and flavours of citrus, guava and pears. Medium bodied with a crisp finish.

Dalton Safsufa Sauv Blanc/Viognier

£36.50

This is a translucent Wine, Crisp and aromatic with shades of Citrus, pineapple and tropical fruit

Baron Herzog Pinot Grigio

£31.75

It has wonderful perfume notes on the nose, followed by ripe pear, apple

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and tropical fruit notes. Light in body with a clean and elegant finish.

Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc

£46.20

The long, cool growing season and clay loam soils have contributed incredible citrus fruit flavours and a crisp texture to this wine.

Pascal Bouchard Chablis

£35.95

A generous wine with excellent mineral characteristics. Full and rich in style, a ripe wine with juicy green fruits. There are hints of pear, green apple and citrus notes on the palate.

Rosé wine Barkan Classic Rose 2009, Shiraz, Israel

£26.50

A pale pink dry wine with and elegant aroma of plums and cherries and a crisp, clean finish

Dalton Rose*

£32.75

This dashing pink wine has a vibrant bouquet of cotton candy, summer berries and fresh plums. It is light and refreshing with a touch of sweetness.

Red wine

Barkan Classic 2010, Cabernet Sauvignon, Israel

£26.50

Deep ruby red colour, flavours of blackcurrant with hints of vanilla from the barrel. Well structured with rounded tannins and long rich finish.



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Dalton Safsufa Cabernet Sauvignon

£42.25

This deep red wine has a lively aroma of wild berries, mint and shades of vanilla, from eight months ageing in oak barrels, this wine is rounded, soft on the palate

Baron Herzog Red Zinfandel

£35.60

A spicy, smoky wine with plum and pepper notes and vibrant foodfriendly acidity

Ch. Parsac Montagne St Emilion

£48.75

A striking deep royal purple in color with an attack of raspberries and currants that fade into earthy notes of graphite, oak, dirt and cigar box

Barons E&B de Rothschild Haut Medoc 2004*

£55.75

This is full of dark, juicy cassis fruit on the palate, with a note of fresh tobacco on the finish and solid, approachable tannins.

All our selected wines are Mevushal, apart from wines marked with *. Please do get in touch with our catering team, if we can recommend our source any other wine choices for your event.