Wedding Menus
YOUR WEDDING
Here at Shakespeare Kitchen we specialise in catering for intimate weddings. We have 20 years experience of creating wedding dining experiences for couples and guests in venues, marquees and family homes.
Why choose us?
If you choose for us to cater at your wedding we can guarantee we will bring our passion for food to your table. Our small friendly team understand that it is the little things that make a big difference. Our creative menus will be part of a day that you will never forget.
Options:
We have 6 food styles to choose from for your special day.
CANAPES
A choice of 6 flavours as your starter, allowing 6 flavours per person.
Upgrade:
A four-course meal includes canapes as well as starter, mains and desserts. If you’re upgrading to this option please choose 4 flavours of Canapes. They will be served to your guests on arrival. Perfectly paired with a welcome drink.
Options:
We do cater for all dietary requirements.
Canapés
FISH AND SHELLFISH
Kiln Smoked Salmon and Crushed Peas on Rosemary Toasts and Topped with Crème Fraîche
King Prawn and Chorizo Skewer, Gremolata
Beetroot Infused Salmon Gravlax, Gin, Tonic and Lime Creme Fraiche, Parsley
Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail Spoons, Fresh Mango and Courvoisier Marie Rose, Smoked Paprika
Smoked Haddock and Parsley Cake, Lemon and Wild Fennel Hollandaise
Seared Sesame Yellow Fin Tuna, Wasabi Avocado Mousse, Nam Pla
Gratinated Mussel, Parsley and Parmesan Crumb
Seared Scallop, Charred Cauliflower, Sweetcorn and Ginger Volute, Micro Coriander Spoons
Beetroot Rosti, Smoked Trout, Horseradish Mousse
VEGETARIAN
Beetroot Pesto and Thyme Infused Goats Cheese Crostini
Caramelised Onion, Rosemary Mushroom and Chive Tart
Balsamic Tomato, Spinach Pesto and Marinated Mozzarella Tart
Whipped Blue Cheese and Pear Crostini
Herbed Goats Cheese, Caramelised Red Onion and Balsamic Chutney, Micro Herb
Vine Cherry Tomato, Marinated Mozzarella Pearl, Mediterranean Chutney Tart
Goats Cheese and Caramelised Red Onion Quesadillas
Parmesan and Black Olive Shortbread, Parsley Pesto, Herbed Goats Cheese
MEAT
Mini Yorkshire Pudding with Seared Fillet of Beef, Horseradish and Chive Cream
Thai Chicken Skewers with Sweet Chilli, Lime, Ginger and Coriander.
Honey, Soy and Toasted Sesame Sausages with Coriander
Honey and Wholegrain Mustard Roasted Chipolatas
Greek Lamb and Feta Meatball with Tzatziki
Sticky Hoisin Glazed Sausages, Spring Onion, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Chicken Katsu Skewers, Fresh Coriander
Italian Meatball, Smoked Tomato and Basil Compote
Parma Ham, Sun-dried Tomato and Mozzarella Bites with Pesto
Diced Pork, Sweet Chilli and Stilton Meatballs, Lime and Coriander Dipping Sauce
VEGAN
Smoked Carrot Ribbon, Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese
Semi Dried Tomato, Black Bean, Chipotle Tortilla Cup
Spiced Moroccan Hummus, Smoked Red Pepper Granola
Smoked Applewood, Caramelised Red Onion and Balsamic Chutney
Sun Dried Tomato, Vegan Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
Spinach and Pea Hummus, Oat Creme Fraiche and Chives
Tomato and Basil Meatball, Smoked Tomato Ragu
SPANISH STYLE CANAPES
Baked Mini Chorizo, Orange and Apricot Glaze
Tempura Calamari, Sweet Roasted Garlic and Parsley Allioli
Fresh Tomato and Serrano Ham on Rosemary Toasts
Cheese Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Caramelised Onion Spanish Tortilla, Tomato and Parsley Salsa
CHILLED PLATED STARTERS
This style of Starter Is will be available on the table before your guests sit down to reduce food service time for hungry guests.
Chilled Plated Starters
Fresh Heritage Beetroot Macaroons With Thyme Infused Whipped Goats Cheese on Raisin Puree With Fresh Apple Sticks and Pistachio Crumb
Heritage Tomato, Bocconcini and Micro Basil Salad With a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Toasted Pine-Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Caramel
Kiln Smoked Salmon Fillet With Fresh Roasted Beetroot, Horseradish and Wild Fennel Crème Fraîche, Dressed With a Charred Lime
Ham Hock Terrine on Minted Pea Gel, Mustard Fruits With Rosemary Crisp Breads and Pistachio Crumb
Salmon, Trout, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cannelloni on a Smoked Beetroot Puree, With Pickled Cucumber, Chive Hollandaise and Charred Lemon
Chicken and Ham Terrine With Pickled Mushrooms, Light Tarragon Mayonnaise and Olive Toasts.
Prawn, Crayfish and Mango Cocktail, Courvoisier Marie Rose, King Prawn With Caramelised Lemon, Bread and Butter Gateaux.
Fillet of Beef Carpaccio With Marinaded Capers, Semi Dried Tomatoes in Garlic, Shallots, Wild Rocket and Parmesan With Truffle Oil and Crisp Breads
*£2 Per Person Supplement
GRAZING PLATTERS
Our Grazing platters will be placed in the centre of the tables for your guests to share. A fun and sociable way to enjoy your starter.
Grazing Platters
Smoked Chorizo, Parma Ham, Salami, British Brie, Wookey Hole Cheddar, Semi Dried Tomatoes in Garlic, Balsamic Pearl Silverskin Onions, Marinated Garlic and Parsley Olives, Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers, Selection of Rustic Breads, Grissini Sticks and Butter, Olive Oil And Balsamic Vinegar.
Chargrilled Peppers, Balsamic Baby Onions, Semi Dried Tomatoes In Garlic, Olive Tapenade, Roasted Baby Carrots, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Falafel Bites.
Whole Baked Camembert Studded with Garlic, Rosemary and Sea Salt, Festive Chutney, Selection of Cured Meats, Balsamic Baby Onions, Semi Dried Tomatoes in Garlic.
Dressed Crab, Crayfish Tails and Prawns, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade, Hot Smoked Salmon Served with Marie Rose, Lemon and Wild Fennel Mayo, Fresh Lemon Wedges
LUXURY SHARING PLATTERS
Our sharing platters can be served hot or chilled filled with flavour. They will be placed down the centre of your table for your guests to share. This option gives the flexibility of a buffet style service, without your guests having to queue for food. You are able to choose 1 salmon, chicken and beef dish from each section below and 4 accompaniments. Vegetarians with receive all 3 dishes
Garden Party
SALMON
Thai Steamed Salmon Fillet, Spring Onion and Bok Choi Salad, Sweet Chilli, Lime and Ginger Dressing
Kiln Smoked Salmon Fillet Served Chilled, Caramelised Apple and Walnut Salad, Lemon and Chive Creme Fraiche
Parmesan and Parsley Baked Salmon, Wholegrain Mustard and Wild Fennel Hollandaise, Pancetta Crisp
CHICKEN
Chicken Breast Filled With Chorizo and Feta Wrapped in Parma Ham, Sweet Roasted Garlic Purée and Rocket
Chicken Breast Filled With Spinach, Red Onion, Sun Blushed Tomato and Goats Cheese, Wrapped in Pancetta, Black Olive Tapenade and Butter Toasted Pine-nuts
Chicken Breast Filled With Sausage Meat, Apple, Feta and Purple Sage Wrapped in Crisped Serrano Ham, Watercress and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BEEF
Roast Sirloin of Beef (Served Pink) With a Thyme and Pepper Crust, Confit Tomato With a Port and Peppercorn Dressing, Rocket and Parmesan Salad.
Roast Sirloin of Beef (Served Pink) Marinated in Garlic and Rosemary With Smoked Tomato and Blue Cheese and Herb Slaw
Roast Sirloin of Beef (Served Pink) With Pesto and Parmesan Tomato, Beetroot and Apple Slaw, Spinach and Watercress Salad, Horseradish and Chive Creme Fraiche
VEGETARIAN
Caramelised Red Onion and Handmade Herbed Goats Cheese Tarte Tatin, Roasted Pear and Vanilla Puree, Candid Walnuts and Heritage Beetroot
Spinach Roulade Filled With Caramelised Onion Houmous and Chargrilled Peppers, Blistered Balsamic Tomatoes, Rapeseed and Chive Oil
Mixed Vegetable and Smoked Almond Rosti, Sun-dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Sauce, White Balsamic and Pea Shoots
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Smoked Bacon, Spring Onion and Buttered Corn Jersey Royal Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash, Beetroot and Candied Walnuts
Mixed Leaf Salad With Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Rustic Croutons, Honey Mustard Dressing
Charred Asparagus, Bocconcini Mozzarella Pasta Salad With Fresh Pea Rustic Pesto
Thai Slaw With Roasted Peanut, Lime and Coriander Dressing
Rocket and Parmesan Salad, Balsamic Caramel
Vine Tomato and Mozzarella Salad With Home Pickled Red Onion and Pea Shoots
Rainbow Coleslaw, With Wholegrain Mustard and Parsley Mayonnaise
Charred Chorizo Potato Salad With Pea Shoots
Coronation Potato Salad With Dried Apricots, Green Beans and Toasted Almonds
Smoked Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Herbed Vinaigrette Potato Salad
American Mustard Mayo, Gherkin, Shallots and Dill Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic and Lemon Aioli Potato Salad
SHAKESPEARIAN BANQUET
Perfectly Cooked Boneless Haunches of Meat as a Centerpiece for your table just like in Shakespearean Times. Choose one of your guests to be the carver and we will provide: Shakespearian Chef hats, an apron to match, carving utensils, and a scroll explaining the important job that has been bestowed upon him/her (perfect photo opportunities). You are able to choose 1 Main option for the main course.
Banquet
MEAT
Roasted Sirloin of Beef Prepared Like Fillet, Yorkshire Puddings, Tewkesbury Mustard and
Tewksbury Honey and Horseradish, Roast Garlic, Gorgonzola and Cracked Black Pepper Butter Port And Thyme Gravy.
Slow Cooked Pork Collar With Garlic and Sage, Sausage Meat, Black Pudding and Apple Faggots, Crackling Crisps, 16th Century Tudor Apple Moyce With Cinnamon and Ginger. (Old School Apple Sauce)
Marinaded “merchant” of Venison, Spiced Braised Red Cabbage, Chestnut Mushroom and Baby Onions, Mustard Yorkshire Puddings, Redcurrant, Dark Chocolate, Juniper Jus
Boned Leg of Lamb Marinated in Orange Zest, Cloves and Garlic, Maple Glazed Parsnips, Redcurrant And Rosemary Reduction, (We Will Let You Have Mint Sauce)
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN
Butternut Squash, Balsamic Red Onion, Heritage Beetroot and Rosemary Wellington, Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Vegetable and Soy Reduction, Baby Carrots, Fine Green Beans
SERVED WITH
Garlic and Rosemary Roasted New Potatoes or Dauphinois
Tenderstem Broccoli Tips
Buttered Baby Carrots
Fine Beans
BARBECUE
Our Barbecue offers a great variety of foods and are perfect for the warmer weather. This will be cooked in front of your guests so they can enjoy the smells of summer.
You can choose 3 main options, 4 accompaniments, sides and salads and 2 bread options.
Barbecue Feast
MAINS
Meats and Skewers
Chicken Souvlaki, Pickled Red Cabbage, Tzatziki
Vietnamese Pork With Chilli, Spring Onion and Fresh Coriander
Moroccan Lamb, Pomegranate, Mint and Honey Yoghurt
Cured Bacon and Scallop Skewer, Peppercorn Butter
Surf and Turf Skewer, Garlic and Oregano Butter (Marinaded Sirloin and Peeled King Prawn)
Lamb Seekh Kebab Skewers, Picked Red Onion Salad, Cucumber Raita
Lebanese Minced Beef and Toasted Pine Nut Skewers, Lemon, Red Onion, Sumac and Parsley Salad
Turkish Mince Lamb Adana Kebabs, Vine Tomato, Garlic Yoghurt, Pickled Chilli, Humous
Sliders
Rosemary and Thyme Ribeye Burger, Pickled Shallot, Tomato, Red Onion and Parsley Salsa
Minced Pork Tenderloin, Sweet Chilli and Roquefort Burger, Smoked Chilli, Lime and Coriander Jam
Lamb Kofta Burger, Roast Garlic, Cucumber, Honey and Mint Raita
Mixed Vegetable and Smoked Almond Nut Roast Burger, Smoked Applewood
Sausages
Siciliana Sausage, Fresh Gremolata (Lemon and Parsley Pesto)
Charred Chorizo, Orange and Apricot Glaze
Traditional Pork
Pork, Cheddar, Mustard and Ale
Pork, Smoked Pancetta and Tomato
Vegetarian / Vegan
Pumpkin Nam Jim Skewer
Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Halloumi Skewers (Vegan Halloumi Available)
Mushroom Shawarma
Vegan Tempeh and Caramelised Pineapple Skewers
Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Skewers
Oregano and Roasted Garlic Mediterranean Vegetable Skewer, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
Vegetarian Sausage, Fresh Gremolata (Lemon and Parsley Pesto)
ACCOMPANIMENTS SALADS & SIDES
Bbq Sides
Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers
Roasted Butternut Squash, Heritage Beetroot and Candied Walnuts
Charred Asparagus and Bocconcini Pasta Salad With Fresh Pea Rustic Pesto
Chargrilled Watermelon Wedges With Crumbled Feta Cheese
Thai Slaw With Roasted Peanut, Lime and Coriander Dressing
Tex-mex Style Sweetcorn Salad, Crunchy Onion, Sour Cream and Lime
Shaved Fennel, Lemon, Sumac and Pomegranate Salad
Barbecued Carrot, Ricotta and Toasted Pecan Salad
Griddled Corn on the Cob. Choose Plain, Fresh Arugula Pesto or Greek Slyle ( Olive, Oregano, Tomato and Feta Cheese)
Potato Salads
Smoked Bacon, Spring Onion and Buttered Corn Jersey Royal Salad
Charred Chorizo Potato Salad, Pea Shoots
Coronation Potato Salad
Smoked Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Herbed Vinaigrette Potato Salad
American Mustard Mayo, Gherkin, Shallots and Dill Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic and Lemon Aioli Potato Salad
Classic Salads
Mixed Leaf Salad, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Rustic Croutons, Honey Mustard Dressing
Rocket and Parmesan Salad, Balsamic Caramel
Vine Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, Home Pickled Red Onion, Pea Shoots
Rainbow Coleslaw, Wholegrain and Parsley
Breads
Brioche Buns
Greek Flatbread
Soft Naan
Ciabatta Rolls
Traditional Rolls
Fresh Baguette
PAELLA
We developed our love of Tapas, Paella and Sangria during our time living and running our own restaurant in Spain. This option would pair perfectly with Spanish style Canapés and Desserts.
You can chose two Paella options.
Paella
Pan Roasted Chicken Thigh, Pancetta and Smoked Chorizo Paella, Charred Lemon, Paprika and Fresh Parsley
Tiger Prawn, Fresh Mussels, Squid and Cod Paella, Fresh Stock, Charred Lemon, Saffron and Fresh Parsley (£5 supplement per person)
Sauté Spinach, Chickpea, Mixed Peppers and Soya Bean Paella, Sweet Roasted Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Saffron and Caramelised Shallots
Served with Heritage Tomato, Mozzarella, Pickled Red Onion and Rocket Salad finished with Rustic Breads, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Butter and Marinaded Olives.
DESSERTS
Dessert served in glasses for you and your guests.
You can choose up to 3 flavours or simply choose your favourite.
Dessert
CHEESECAKES
Salted caramel, fudge pieces, milk chocolate blossom
Strawberry and Madagascan vanilla, fresh berries
Lemon and ginger, fiery crystallised ginger pieces
Biscoff, shortbread crumb, fresh berries
Milk chocolate and peanut butter, vanilla fudge pieces
Cookies and cream, mini cookies, white chocolate blossom
POSSET
Valencian orange, chocolate shortbread, fresh berries
Sicilian lemon, all butter shortbread biscuit, fresh blueberries
Blackberry and sloe gin, fresh blackberries, vanilla shortbread
Prosecco and raspberry, lavender shortbread
Lime and raspberry, lemon shortbread, fresh berries
ETON MESS WITH SMASHED MERINGUE
Mixed berry, raspberry syrup, fresh fruit
Passionfruit, caramelised pineapple, fresh raspberry
Salted caramel, banana crisps, fudge sauce
Elderflower and strawberry, fresh berries
Morello cherry, raspberry liquor, black cherries
MOUSSE’S
Milk chocolate and orange, biscuit crumb
White chocolate and baileys, milk chocolate blossom
Mocha mousse, crushed amaretti biscuits
Dark Chocolate mousse pot, fresh blueberries
Milk chocolate and honeycomb crunch
SPANISH STYLE DESSERTS
Valencian Orange Posset, Charred Lime, Shortbread Biscuit
Sangria Soaked Berry Eton Mess, Fresh Meringue
Chocolate and Black Cherry Mousse, Crushed Amaretti Biscuits