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Food
For Thought
191
Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham. Cheshire. WA14 9SQ
Telephone: (0161) 928 8052 Fax: (0161) 233 0752
Including,
at Food For Thought:
The
Herb & Spice Garden
Outside Catering Company
By Duncan Ford Dickinson
Duncan
Ford Dickinson and his business partner have
created culinary adventures the world over for twenty years and
presently incorporating their outside catering company 'The Herb
& Spice Garden' with their proud ownership of Hale's
'Food
For Thought'.
Specialists
in fine purveyors of good food, high standards of service and
excellence in economical produce, make this delicatessen one of
quality and distinction.
The deli salads and soups are all
produced daily in the shop's kitchens including hot meals of the
day. Amongst the dedicated team at Food For Thought is an
in-house Pastry Chef, providing a beautiful assortment of fresh
breads, cakes, biscuits, pastries and a whole host of sweet
delicacies every day of the week.
Shelf upon shelf
are displays of ranges in preserves, condiments, pickles and
sauces, plus a beautiful selection of international oils and
vinegars. Included amongst the inviting array of herbs, spices,
teas, coffee's, dried fruit and vegetables, pastas, pulses and
rice are the unique Cottage Delight label speciality foods and
The Patchwork Traditional Food Company pates.
Within the
delicatessen counter a host of fresh meats, salamis and fish are
displayed. Not to mention the amazing variety of cheeses.
The Herb &
Spice Garden offers outside catering of the highest quality.
Duncan and his team can provide for all your needs catering from
ten people upwards, depending upon your requirements. The menu's
display an excellent range of cuisine from cold buffet lunch's
salad bars, seafood platter's, the delightful canapé menu
or you may choose a selection from the spectacular a la carte.
The Herb &
Spice Garden specialise in delivering their service to all
corporate events, permanent business contracts, private
celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings,
functions, funerals, and seasonal gathering.
The
Herb & Spice Garden
Outside Catering Company
Menu
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THE CHESHIRE MENU
£6.00 PER HEAD
Prawn,
Tuna, Tomato & Pesto with Penne Pasta
Wild Mushroom, Cheese & Leek Tarts
Italian Cold Cut Antipasta Platter
Apricot Homey Glazed Roast Ham
Seafood
Platter to include -
Smoked Salmon, Mussels and Dublin Bay Prawns
SALADS
See
Salad Menu
And choose any six from salad bar
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STILTON FINGER BUFFET
£6.95 PER HEAD
Double
Gloucester Chive & Spring Onion Tartlets
Salmon Goujans with Homemade Tarter Sauce
Spicy Chicken & Sweet Pepper Wrap
Minced Pork Cashews
Savoy Cabbage Parcels
Garlic Sausage Shrimp, Marinated Mushroom, Pepper
Lamb Kofta
Bruchetta
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THE FONTANA MENU
£6.85 PER HEAD
Spanish
Omelette with Onion & Potato
Chicken in Red Wine, Peppers, Chillies, Olives &
Paprika
King Prawn, Onion, Garlic, Vinegar & Olive Oil
Paella Rice with Mixed Seafood
Spicy Meatballs
Mushrooms Sautéed in White Wine & Garlic
Courgettes stuffed with Cheese & Spicy Sauce
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THE WENSLEYDALE MENU
£6.50 PER HEAD
Sage
& Shallot
Baked Poussin with Walnut Cranberry Stuffing
Crispy Pork Loin with Apple & Calvados
Garlic Sausage Plait & Herb Pastry Bake
Dublin Bay Prawns, Poached Salmon & Jersey New
Potato Salad
Stilton Leek & Mushroom Tart
SALADS
See
Salad Menu
And choose any six from salad bar
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THE RED LEICESTER MENU
£6.50 PER HEAD
Chicken
& Leek Tart
Chicken Coronation
Prawn Spring Onion & Pepper Salad
Poached Salmon & Prawn Platters
SALADS
Potato
& Chive Sour Cream Salad
Julianne of Ham, Capsicum, Carrot & Celery
Indian Apple Rice Salad
Tomato & Basil Salad
Green Salad
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THE
SOMERSET BLUE MENU
£8.75 PER HEAD
Pork
& Lemon Grass Balls, Lemon & Chive Sauce
Indian Spicy Beef Balls, BBQ Sauce
Feta Cheese & Spinach Filo Bake
Spanish Omelette
Mexican Chicken
Sausage Plait
Smoked Salmon, Basil, Cottage & Cream Cheese Terrine
Prawn, Mussels & Parsley
SALADS
Curried
Veg (Carrots, Onion, Courgette & Yam)
Tarragon Vinaigrette Tomatoes, Onion & Mushroom
Potatoes, Spring Onion & Chive Salad
Celery, Fennel, Onion Brie Salad
Green Salad
Celery, Fennel, Onion Brie Salad
Coleslaw
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THE
SALAD BAR
Fennel,
Orange and Spring Onion
with a honey and ginger dressing
New
Potato, Onion and Chive Salad
with a fresh mint yoghurt
Mixed
Bean Mexican
chick pea, kidney beans, cannellini, tomato, coriander and fresh
chilli
Aubergine,
Lemon and Caper Salad
with balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach
& Garlic Salad
with boiled egg, tomato and walnut dressing
Grilled
Peppers, Artichokes, Olives & Courgettes
with a cracked black pepper and lime dressing
Caesar
Salad
Romaine, cos lettuce, parmesan and fresh croutons
with our secret recipe Caesar dressing
Greek
Salad
Traditional plum tomato, black olives, red onions, fresh
coriander
and our finest feta cheese
Coleslaw
white cabbage, carrots, onions and our homemade mayonnaise
Italian
Pasta Salad
penne pasta, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, fresh
tomatoes,
basil, sweet red and yellow pepper
Indian
Rice Salad
Masala paste, nuts, sultanas, green peppers, onions, sweetcorn
Punjab
Spiced Vegetables
Orkra, spinach, courgettes and seasonal vegetables
Cous
Cous Moroccan
Chopped tomatoes, flat leaf parsley, mint, garlic,
onion and chopped apricots
Coconut
& Cumin Rice
with peas and butternut squash and fresh coriander
Stilton
Smoked Bacon Roquette
poached pears with a port ginger dressing
Noodle
Hoi Sin Style
julianne of vegetables and hoi sin, soy sauce, chilli dressing
and fresh lemon grass
Mixed
Leaf
Iceberg, lollo rosso, curly endive and radicchio
Tomato
& Basil
olive oil and cracked black pepper
Melon,
Cucumber, Cherry Tomato with Mint
Cantaloupe, watermelon, cherry tomatoes and fresh mint
Avocado,
Red Grapes, Satsumas
with a mascarpone and basil dressing
Panache
of Wild Mushrooms
with an asparagus goats cheese and tarragon dressing
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THE GLOUCESTER MENU
£7.50 PER HEAD
Coarse
Grain Sirloin of Beef
Mushroom Baby Leaf
Feta Cheese & Spinach Filo Bake
Gloucester Red Onion & Chive Galette
Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Lemon & Tarragon Dressing
Spicy Lamb Wraps
New Zealand Mussels & Prawn in a Tomato & Lime
Marinade
SALADS
Celery, Apple & Nut
Coleslaw
New Potato Salad
Green Salad
Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette
Melon & Cherry Tomatoes
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THE CAERPHILLY MENU
£9.00 PER HEAD
Seafood
Platter to include -
New
Zealand Mussels & Smoked Trout
Poached Fresh Scottish Salmon
Dublin Bay Prawns & Smoked Salmon
Herb & Spice Garden's Special Graveleux
Honey Roast Ham
Roast Rib of Beef
Lobster, Crab & Avocado Tartlets
Mediterranean Vegetable Terrine
SALADS
Selection of 6 salads (see salad menu)
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THE ROQUEFORT MENU
£7.95 PER HEAD
Choice
of eight of the following :
Miniature
cocktail sausage and mashed potato pastry cups
Smoked salmon and cream cheese pinwheels
Salmon & sweet pepper mousse on pumpernickel with
asparagus garnish
Crab fritter with chilli dip
Chicken satay cocktail kebabs
Slice quails egg anchovy lumpfish
Dutch Edam cheese & red onion filo parcels
Salmon & broccoli tartlets
Spinach & cream cheese roulades
Melon & cherry tomato cocktail kebabs
Miniature Italian meat balls
Prawn & dill canapé cup
Spicy fish balls
Port & walnut pate on miniature French toast
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THE BEAUFORT MENU
£9.50 PER HEAD
Same
as above plus Petit Fours to include -
Strawberry
Whirls
Cherry Chocolate Cups
Turkish Delights
Chocolate Nut
Fudge Home-made
Coconut & Cherry Balls
Rum Roulades
Brandy Snaps
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THE SHROPSHIRE BLUE MENU
£12.50 PER HEAD
Entrees
Beef
Sirloin
Lamb Rosti with a Fresh Mint, Red Onion & Yoghurt
served with Spiced Vegetables
Poached Salmon Dressed Prawns, melon Balls
Chicken Galatine
Honey Glazed Ham
Roast Breast of Turkey
Mediterranean vegetable Gallette
Smoked Salmon & Broccoli Tart
Salads
Lobster
& Avocado Salad
Selection of six salads from the salad menu
Desserts
Cheese
Biscuits
Home-made Sweets
French Bread & Butter
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PORT SALUTE MENU
£15.00 PER HEAD
Seafood
Platter to include:
Fresh
Poached Lobster
Fresh Poached Crab
Fresh Poached Finest Scotch Salmon
Luxury Greenland Prawns
Smoked Salmon
Entrees
Roast
Fillet of Beef
Chicken & Asparagus Mousse
Fresh Roast Duckling with Apricot Marinate
Chicken & Chive Tikka Pieces
Cod & Mushroom Filo Bake
Salads
Selection
of six salads from the salad menu
Desserts
Cheese
Biscuits
Home-made Sweets
French Bread & Butter
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