BURGHLEY HOUSE CANAPÉ MENUS 2016 by Absolute Taste

YOUR CANAPÉ RECEPTION AT BURGHLEY HOUSE

We are delighted that you are looking to hold a canapé and drinks reception at

Burghley House. Absolute Taste is renowned for beautifully styled, fabulous food and

our food is the most important thing we do. Every element of our canapés are

intricately styled and carefully designed by our chefs, combining delicious flavours,

textures and trends.

ABSOLUTE TASTE

Absolute Taste is one of the leading catering and event design companies and in

October 2013, Absolute Taste was awarded the inaugural Event Caterer of the Year

at the Food Service Catey Awards for its bespoke approach and dedication delivering

stunning food and service.

Fabulous food is the most important thing we do. We are committed to preparing

delicious food using only the freshest ingredients from our trusted suppliers, many of

whom are local to Burghley House.

The principle that guides our decisions is simple: all of our food is expertly prepared

by our chefs using only the highest quality ingredients. We have built relationships

with fantastic suppliers allowing us to have access to the best produce from the

market. Our chefs’ skills and creativity ensures that our menus are delicious, inspiring

and well-balanced whether they are preparing elegant canapés or a lavish evening

dinner.

We hope you enjoy the menus detailed over the following pages.

CANAPÉS

Served cold

Marinated chicken wrapped in prosciutto on skewers with a

Caesar dip

Baby poppadom with buttered Indian spiced chicken with mint

and yoghurt

Mini Yorkshire puddings with rare roast beef with homemade

creamed horseradish

Beef carpaccio on rocket and horseradish blinis with truffle oil

Pink lamb on mint blinis with a redcurrant compote topped with

deep fried rosemary

Tiny bamboo skewers of buffalo mozzarella, peach, mint and

prosciutto

Ham hock, spring onion and Wensleydale cheese tartlet

Home cured gravadlax topped with sour cream and keta

caviar on a dill blini

King prawns with an aioli dip

Crispy duck pancakes

Classic tomato and basil bruschetta (v)

Broad bean, lemon and mint bruschetta (v)

Dolcelatte with roasted balsamic fig on a sultana croute (v)

Wild mushroom and tiny asparagus tartlet with a chervil

cream (v)

CANAPÉS

Served warm

Crispy goujons of chicken with spicy mango and crème fraîche

Chicken wrapped in prosciutto and fresh basil on skewers with

a crème fraîche, lemon and chive dip

Chilli and garlic chicken skewers with a “Thai green” dip

Skewers of beef with a salt and pepper crust and fresh herb

hollandaise

Tiny beef and ale pies

Marinated lamb skewers with rosemary, lemon and garlic

served with a fresh pea and mint dip

Honey glazed pork belly on bubble and squeak cake topped

with crackling

Cumberland sausages cooked in honey, mustard and

rosemary with a creamy mash potato dip

Teriyaki salmon skewers with a soy, honey and crème fraîche

dip

Pumpkin risotto cakes with a crème fraîche and deep fried

sage dip (v)

Baby brioche filled with wild mushrooms and lemon

hollandaise (v)

CANAPÉS

A little bit of luxury

Cornish crab salad on a baby cucumber disc with a herb and

lemon crème fraîche

Venison carpaccio with juniper and herb crust on a brioche

croute with a pink onion compote

Venison and quail scotch egg with a cranberry dip

Fresh tuna tataki with radish, apple and mustard served “in”

chopsticks

Pan fried scallops with an apple and ginger dressing served on

an oriental spoon

Foie gras and chicken liver parfait served on a granary croute

topped with a red onion marmalade

Lemon sole and “French Fries” with fresh herbs and garlic

served in paper cones

Please note that the canapés above have a supplement of

£0.50 per person

Static nibbles

Large bowls of homemade vegetable crisps: beetroot,

butternut, parsnip, carrot and aubergine

Extra long cheese straws in cylinder vases

Grana Padano shortbreads

Freshly sliced prosciutto and cut salami with marinated

olives

Spicy nuts in small glass bowls

Please note that the static nibbles above have a supplement

of £1.25 per person

DESSERT CANAPÉS

Kir Royale jelly with strawberries

Chocolate brownie squares

Lemon tartlets

Mini cup cakes in assorted colours and flavours

Traditional English trifle served in a shot glass

Amaretto brûlée with a praline topping

Shots of tiramisu

Vanilla panna cotta topped with a blackberry and apple

compote

Vanilla panna cotta topped with a strawberry and rhubarb

compote

CANAPÉ EVENTS AT BURGHLEY HOUSE

We are pleased to offer you a package for your event to include;

• Your chosen canapé selection

• Managers, chefs and professional service staff to set up, operate and clear down

the event

• All relevant crockery, cutlery and glassware and serving platters

� 3 canapés from £6.95 per person (only for receptions preceding a dinner, BBQ or

bowl food event )

� 6 canapés £19.95 per person

� 9 canapés £26.95 per person

� 12 canapes £32.95 per person

All prices quoted exclude VAT, Based on a minimum of 30 guests

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE

Scavi & Ray Prosecco Spumante, Italy, £25.25

Full of character and aroma with an intense sparkle on the

tongue.

Veuve Delaroy Brut, NV, France, £40.00

A pale straw colour and fresh citrus aromas with yeasty

overtones. The palate is elegant with strawberry pinot fruit.

Laurent Perrier Brut, NV, France, £50.00

Pale gold in colour with fine and persistent bubbles. Delicate

and fresh aromas with good complexity and notes of citrus fruit

ROSE WINE

Conte Vecchio Pinot Grigio Blush, Italy, 2009, £18.50

The nose is fruity, slightly floral and pleasant; particularly

crisp and balanced palate.

Domaine d’Astros Rosé, France, 2012 £22.00

Cool, crisp and pale with zesty pink grapefruit and raspberry

on the nose.

DRINKS

Should you require additional drinks for the reception, you may

like to consider:

Cocktail Jugs @ £13.50

• Pimms with fresh strawberries, mint and cucumber

Mocktail Jugs @ £7.00

• Apple Crumble, Rock Shandy, or Sparkling Elderflower

We are able to provide a full bar facility for you and your guests

either on a cash or account basis.

Corkage is possible

£10.00 for still wine

£15.00 for sparkling wine or champagne

Based on 75cl bottles

Drinks packages are available upon request, tailor made to suit

your party. Starting at £26.50 per person.

All prices quoted exclude VAT

RED WINES

Kudu Plains Pinotage, Paal, South Africa, 2013, £18.00

Friendly and approachable with ripe plum and blackcurrant fruit

and soft rounded tannins.

Alto Bajo Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2013 £18.40

Ripe red cherries and blackberries with notes of pepper and figs,

and a smooth finish.

Ceppaiano Chianti, Italy, 2012, £20.00

Vivacious ruby red colour tending to garnet with ageing. Intense

and characteristic bouquet, fruity with a violet fragrance and a

slight hint of cherries.

L’Hospitalet Pinot Noir, France, 2012, £20.75

A striking and vivid red colour with several punnets worth of red

berry fruit on the nose and palate. Soft and fresh with light ripe

tannins.

Chateau Lamartre St-Emilion Grand Cru, France, 2010, £25.00

Ripe blackberry, damson and black cherry fruit. Sweet juicy

tannins, spicy cinnamon and cedar oak and lively acidity complete

the picture.

We are able to source a wide variety of wine, please do not

hesitate to speak to your Event Manager to make a request

WHITE WINES

Kudu Plains Chenin Blanc, Paal, South Africa, 2013, £16.00

Fresh citrus and peach flavours with zippy acidity and a

refreshing finish.

Bush Telegraph Pinot Grigio, Australia, 2013, £16.25

This wine displays aromas and flavours of pear and green

apples with a pale straw yellow colour in the glass.

Stone Barn Chardonnay, California, USA, 2012, £20.00

Fruity Californian chardonnay with ripe melon, peach and red

apple fruit spruced up with some toasty, vanilla oak richness.

Pouilly Fumé, Domaine Paul Buisse, France, 2012 £20.75

A fragrant and refreshing aromatic wine, with white fruit and

acacia flower aromas, round and slightly creamy in the mouth

with a delicate “smoky” tint.

Chablis Domaine de Marroniers, France 2011, £23.00

Classic, complex flinty nose with some lovely white flowers and

citrus fruits (lemon, quince) as well as a touch of toasted

almonds and hazelnuts.

*vintage may vary subject to availability

All prices quoted exclude VAT

CONTACT

Kara Lockyer

Event Manager, Burghley House

Telephone: 01780 761992

Email: kara.lockyer@burghley.co.uk