MENU - QEII Centre

QEII Taste is the award-winning culinary partnership between QEII London and the UK’s leading sport and conferencing caterer, Levy UK. Renowned for creating and delivering an exceptional guest dining experience. Based on our core principles of quality, innovation and service we always aim to exceed our clients’ expectations whatever the size of the event. Whether you need breakfast in the morning, a lunch to suit your networking requirements or a sit-down dinner, we have all bases covered that will enhance the event experience.

All dishes on the menu will be created fresh and in-house on the day of the event by our Head Chef Jean-Michel Viala and his team, who work with the best organisations to promote great British and international ingredients.

We believe the global food industry has a responsibility to do more for the planet, the teams we work with and the communities we work in. We are constantly evolving and driving change within our catering service to provide a point of difference for your event.

We aim to create a more sustainable menu by increasing the amount of vegetarian and vegan dishes available. We also offer a reduced sugar range and have fully trained allergen champions to support your delegates dietary needs. We work in partnership with you to guarantee the success of your event.

WELCOME

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(v) – vegetarian | (ve) – vegan | (pb) – plant based | (h) – healthy

Please note that all the prices listed are subject to VAT at the current rate and are from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021.

You will be advised of any variations in availability or price should circumstances dictate.

Some of our dishes can be adapted to accommodate any special diets you may have. Please speak to your QEII Taste Event Manager to discuss further.

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Warm savoury English baps £4.15 each

Your choice of one of the below served on soft floury baps:

Portobello mushroom and tomato wrap (ve)

Beef tomato and Cheddar cheese bap

Suffolk sweet cured bacon

Scrambled free range egg

Cumberland sausage

To add scrambled egg to any warm bap please add £1.45

surcharge per bap

Warm savoury filled croissants £4.15 each

Choose from Cheddar and tomato or crispy streaky bacon and Cheddar

Breakfast pot £5.00 each

A full English served in an easy to hold pot

The vegetarian pot contains scrambled egg, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown and baked beans (v)

The full English option contains sausage, scrambled egg, mushrooms, hash brown, tomato and baked beans

Vegan option also available

Fruit

Fruit station – a station with apples, easy-peel tangerines and bananas for your delegates to help themselves to (h)

Dried fruit cart – a selection of dried fruits with Pick n Mix style service for your delegates to eat on the go (h)

Fruit crate – a crate with a selection of easy peel options (h)

Please ask your QEII Taste Event Manager for a quote

BREAKFAST & REFRESHMENTS

Fairtrade coffee and tea with biscuits £3.60

(Includes fruit and herbal infusions and decaffeinated coffee)

Fairtrade coffee and tea £3.20

(Includes fruit and herbal infusions and decaffeinated coffee)





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Healthy breakfast (buffet style) £15.00

Freshly squeezed orange juice, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice

Banana and berry smoothie (h)

Assorted low-fat fruit yoghurts (h)

Selection of dried fruits, mixed roasted nuts (h)

Selection of savory muffins (h)

Porridge with London honey (h)

Selection of herbal teas and coffee

Morning selection £3.15 each

A selection of viennoiserie (v)

Fine butter croissants with butter and preserves

Honey yoghurt topped with granola and your choice of:

• Apple compote with elderflower (h)• Mango compote (h)• Fruits of the forest compote (h)

Porridge with London honey (v) (h)

Severn and Wye smoked salmon and creamed cheese tart

Breakfast burrito

Pick n Mix Station £650

A selection of your Pick n Mix favourites. Includes 20 traditional jars and scoops and 3 kilos of different sweets

Break ideas £3.40 each

Pecan and caramel shortbread squares

Banana oat cakes

Raspberry and almond crumble squares (pb) (ve)

Chocolate brownie

Chocolate and ginger tiffin

Cranberry and blueberry oat bar (pb) (ve)

Lemon curd squares (pb) (ve)

Black olive corn bread

Croque monseiur with truffle oil

Goats cheese and tomato quiche

Honey and mustard sausage roll

Vegan sausage roll

Afternoon tea £20.00

All afternoon teas are made freshly on-site and include

one round of the following homemade sandwiches:

Cucumber and cream cheese on caraway seed bread (v)

Smoked salmon with sweet mustard on granary bread

Chicken with mustard mayonnaise on basil bread

Eggs with mustard cress on white bread (v)

Scone with clotted cream and preserves (v)

A selection of four miniature homemade sweet items and cakes

BREAKFAST & REFRESHMENTS

Choose from an array of canapés covering a broad range of dietary requirements

We would recommend a minimum of six canapés per person for a pre-dinner or post-conference reception to last for a one hour period or eight canapés for receptions lasting over an hour. Each canapé is £3.75.

CANAPÉS

Vegetarian

Selection of sushi (v) (h)

Goats cheese bites with black olive crust (v)

Asparagus frittata, lemon cream (v) (h)

Parmesan shortbread with beetroot and goats cheese (v)

Homemade onion bhajis with raita (v)

Pani puri, yoghurt and tamarin (v) (h)

Sautéed mushrooms, crispy tofu, sriracha (ve) (pb)

Fish

Salted cod croquette, smoked paprika mayonnaise

Mini fish and chip cone, tartar sauce

Smoked salmon blinis, wasabi cream (h)

Prawn tempura with chilli dip

Mini spicy Thai fishcake and lime dressing (h)

Smoked salmon, horseradish, keta egg in a sesame seed basket (h)

Meat

Chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce (h)

Chicken gyoza, chilli sauce (h)

Duck spring roll with hoisin sauce

Mini chicken kiev

Lamb kofta kebabs with mint yoghurt

Mini croque monsieur





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Our chefs have designed a range of hot box and finger food lunches

All menus can be offered as a delegate package, which would include a Chefs choice hot box option alongside your chosen finger food, three servings of Fairtrade coffee and tea, viennoiserie and a fresh juice and smoothie station (for one break of your choice) and a sweet treat and homemade biscuits (for the second break of your choice).

Filtered water is available during the refreshment breaks and all special dietary requirements are catered for.

Our team of chefs make the sandwiches fresh each day with a variety of fillings. Your lunch will include meat, fish and vegetarian options on a variety of breads. We can provide all sandwiches on gluten free bread should this be a requirement and we have a wide selection of vegan options. Dependant on the menu chosen above, please make the appropriate selection from the finger food options overleaf.

Finger and box food menu 1 £24.95

Package price £37.70

Your menu will consist of one hot box and one finger food item.



Your menu will consist of one hot box and one finger food item with dessert.



Your menu will consist of one hot box and two finger food items with dessert.



Your menu will consist of one hot box and three finger food items with dessert.

FINGER & BOX FOOD

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Vegetarian

Chickpea burger, spicy hummus (ve) (h)

Jackfruit hirata buns (v)

Curried potato and pea samosa, yoghurt and mint (v)

Spinach and feta borek (h) (v)

Onion and Cheddar pastry roll (v)

Caramelised onion and pear chutney tartlet (v)

Welsh rarebit (v)

Steamed vegetable gyoza, sweet chilli dip (h) (ve)

Meat

BBQ pulled pork, brioche bun, coleslaw

Buttermilk fried chicken burger, slaw

BBQ pork or beef hirata buns

Spicy lamb kofta with mint yoghurt or tahini dips

Teriyaki chicken skewers, mizhan sauce (h)

Mini slider, Monterey Jack, bacon, BBQ sauce

Mini teriyaki chicken slider, spring onions, mayo

Seasonal Scotch egg

Fish

Hot smoked salmon and leek tart with horseradish crème fraîche

Crab tartlets, mayonnaise and lemon (h)

Salmon ceviche, yuzu and pickled cucumber (h)

Smoked haddock and leek, melting Cheddar fish cake

Mini savoury glasses

Cous cous with ratatouille and gazpacho (ve) (h)

Avocado mousse, prawns and smoked paprika straw (h)

Ham hock, rocket tart sauce, wasabi peas (h)

Dessert

Red velvet cupcakes (ve) (pb)

Apple fritters (ve) (pb)

Macaroons

Salted caramel Opera gateau

Bakewell tart

FINGER FOOD ITEMS





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Bowl Food Taster Menu £38.00


Our taster bowl menu has been designed as a simple selector.

Please choose two hot bowls, two healthy salad bowls and one dessert bowl to make up your menu.

BOWL FOOD TASTER MENUThe bowl food menu provides a diverse selection of beautifully presented dishes and is ideal for all types of events from conference lunches to exhibition and business events. The flexibility and choice enables large numbers to be served quickly and effectively, maximising the networking opportunities for your guests

We have designed a bowl food catering package, to include all of the items we think you’ll need for a full day’s meeting:





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Hot

Butternut squash and sweet potato katsu curry, jasmine rice (pb) (ve)

Chickpea masala (pb) (ve) (h)

Beetroot and squash tagine (pb) (ve) (h)

Vegetarian Shepherd’s pie (v)

Fillet of salmon, red curry sauce, coconut, sweet Thai basil, steamed rice (h)

Classic fish and chips with tartar sauce

Thai vegetables, tiger prawns, noodles, coconut broth (h)

Mini Cumberland sausages with a buttery mash and onion gravy

Pot roasted chicken, edamame beans, tomato, mushrooms, mustard sauce, new potatoes

Cold

Moroccan fruit couscous salad (pb) (ve) (h)

Roasted root vegetables, faro, pomegranate salad (pb) (ve) (h)

Roasted tomato, pepper and orzo salad (h)

Classic Caesar salad

Asian chicken salad, lemon grass and lime (h)

Mini savoury glasses

Cucumber and crème fraîche, tomato and basil salsa (h)

Prawn with mango and avocado salad (h)

Chicken Caesar salad

Dessert

Chocolate marquise, raspberries and tuile

Strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake

Apple or cherry fried fruit ‘pies’ with crème anglaise (pb) (ve)

Pear and ginger cake with toffee sauce and pouring cream

Fresh fruit salad (h)

BOWL FOOD TASTER ITEMS





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Our new box menu is a number of dishes freshly prepared and pre-boxed by our Chefs. Boxes are given out to your guests as they break, eliminating any queues whilst providing a unique and delicious lunch option.

Our box food concept is completely sustainable, made from recycled materials which we collect during the lunch service, wash and send on to be recycled further.

The UK’s leading sport and entertainment caterer, Levy UK are proud to be supporting the British Paralympic Association (BPA). Each donation will support Levy UK’s efforts in sending British Paralympic athletes to compete in the Tokyo games and beyond.

By opting for our box food menu you will be helping us support the BPA, £2 from each package sold will be donated to the BPA.

Levy will recognise the BPA as their charitable giving partner as it ties intrinsically with the world in which they operate, but also as they strive to become a more inclusive and accessible employer.

HOT BOXES





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Hot Box Menu £41.00 per head

All menus can be offered as a delegate package, which would include your chosen lunch option, three servings of Fairtrade coffee and tea, viennoiserie and a fresh juice and smoothie station (for the first break of your choice) and a sweet treat with homemade biscuits (for the second break of your choice).

Hot Box Package £53.75 per head

We would ask that you select three hot or cold options along with a dessert.

HOT BOX ITEMS





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Hot

Penne with tomato and oven roasted pepper, basil, mozzarella and garlic

Pulled BBQ jackfruit with rice (pb) (ve)

Vegan chilli, brown rice (ve) (h)

Chickpea and potato curry, coriander, naan bread (ve) (pb) (h)

Onion bhaji with saffron rice, mint and cucumber yoghurt (ve)

Classic fish and chips

Coconut curry, prawns and sticky rice

Sweet and sour prawns, pepper and steamed rice (h)

Mini Cumberland sausage with buttery mash and mustard sauce

Chicken enchilada, spicy and smoked tomato sauce

Chilli con carne, steamed brown rice

Thai chicken satay, carrot and cucumber, jasmine rice

Cold

Mediterranean salad (v) (h) cucumber, cherry tomato, caper, feta cheese, Kalamata olive

Pasta salad with oven roasted pepper and basil (h) (v)

Super green salad (kale, broccoli, edamame bean, spinach, basil, red quinoa) (pb) (ve) (h)

Pickled beetroot and apple salad (pb) (ve) (h)

Classic Caesar salad with crispy bacon

Gado Gado

Dessert

Coffee Paris-brest

Coconut and chia seed pudding with mango (pb) (ve)

Lemon tart

Black forest trifle

Fruit salad

Looking for something more traditional? The fork buffet offers an exciting and substantial selection of hot and cold dishes.

FORK BUFFET





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Fork Buffet Menu_____£44.25 per head / £47.25 seated

Choice of fork buffet dishes accompanied with filtered water, three servings of Fairtrade coffee and tea throughout the day, viennoiserie and a fresh juice and smoothie station.

Fork Buffet Package £56.45 per head / £59.45 seated

We would ask you to choose one hot meat or fish dish, one vegetarian dish, one hot vegetable accompaniment, two salads and two of our chef’s desserts.

Vegetarian

Butternut squash risotto, sage (v)

Smashed winter roots, puy lentil, hot and sour shallot (pb) (ve) (h)

Potato gnocchi, four cheese sauce (v)

Thai vegetable curry, steamed rice (pb) (ve) (h)

Vegetarian Shepherd’s pie (v)

Green potato curry, aubergine, edamame bean, Thai basil, steamed rice (pb) (ve) (h)

Fish

Coconut fried fish curry, sweet Thai basil and steamed rice (h)

Billingsgate fish pie

Slow cooked fillet of salmon, wilted pak choi and toasted sesame seeds with teriyaki sauce and sticky rice (h)

Curried fillet of hake, coconut milk, kaffir leaves (h)

Nasi goreng

Meat

Slow roasted buttermilk chicken, garlic and herbs, mac and cheese or vegetable slaw

Braised lamb in a rosemary jus with carrot, onion, peas and minted new potatoes

Braised shin of beef carbonnade with Parmesan mash

Spicy soya, mirin and honey roasted chicken thigh, coriander, jasmine rice

Thai chicken satay, carrot, cucumber and sticky rice

Hot Vegetable Accompaniment

Your QEII Taste Event Manager will let you know the seasonal vegetable choice of the day

Salads

Mixed leaf salad (pb) (ve) (h)

Deli style coleslaw salad (v)

Potato, spring onion and mayonnaise (v)

Broccoli, pumpkin and grain with edamame beans (pb) (ve) (h)

Super green salad (kale, broccoli, edamame bean, spinach, basil, red quinoa) (pb) (ve) (h)

Moroccan fruity cous cous salad (pb) (ve) (h)

Dessert

Chocolate and coffee eclair

Dark chocolate and fudge brownie mousse

Fresh fruit salad (h)

Almond milk pannacotta, oat crumble and raspberries (pb) (ve)

Lemongrass and raspberry crème brûlée

FORK BUFFET ITEMS





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Our carefully prepared menu offers a wide range of homemade dishes. From conference lunches to formal dinners, create a three-course meal that meets your needs.

The seated menu is from £52.50 per head. Should you require a bespoke menu please contact one of the QEII Taste team who would be happy to assist you. Please choose one first course, one main, one vegetarian and one dessert to make up a set menu. All menus include Fairtrade coffee and petit fours.

Starters

Caramelised goats cheese, compressed watermelon, honey roasted fig

Creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, olive powder and light pistou, basil sorbet

Beetroot marinated salmon, samphire, horseradish crème fraîche, homemade blinis

Crab and avocado tian, tomato jelly, mango, lime and chilli dressing

Chicken and chorizo terrine, piperade, sourdough bread

SEATED MENU





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Main Course

Butternut squash ravioli, amaretti, butter sage sauce (v)

Roasted root vegetable tart Tatin, feta, red onion confit, rocket, basil (v)

Miso baked aubergine, pomegranate, grains (v)

Open wonton skin lasagne (v)

Pan fried seabass, pea and crayfish risotto, watercress sauce

Oven roasted cod, fennel puree, cherry tomato, beurre blanc

Miso marinated pan seared salmon, black risotto, broad beans

Rump of lamb, vegetable tagine, fruity cous cous, matchuba sauce

Corn fed chicken breast, baby artichoke, fondant potato, morel cream

Fillet of beef slow cooked with tomato, pommes pont-neuf, chimmicurri sauce

SEATED MENU ITEMS

Dessert

Vanilla brûlée, oat crumb, raspberry jelly, fresh seasonal berries and sorbet

Coconut pannacotta caramelised pineapple, rum and raisin puree and toasted coconut (pb) (ve)

Strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry jelly, strawberry and basil gel and mini meringues

Dark chocolate marquise, passion fruit sauce, mandarin sorbet and tapioca and banana tuile

Pistachio and cherry financier, yoghurt gel, cherry compote and rose Chantilly

A selection of British cheeses with chutney, quince and biscuits

Available as an alternative to dessert at a supplement of £5.75 per head

Additional Fourth Course

Cheese and biscuits £9.00 supplement per head

Sorbet £6.50 supplement per head





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Certain wine vintages and prices may be subject to variation. All wines are subject to availability.



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DRINKS PACKAGES

What better way to sum up a long day of meetings, lectures and seminars than with one of QEII Taste’s drinks packages.

Alternatively, choose one of these packages for your pre or post dinner drinks reception.

Packages include all of the listed drinks items served for either a one, two or three hour period depending on the chosen package.

Package 1 £15.45 one hour unlimited drinks package

Package 2 £25.65 two hours unlimited drinks package

Package 3 £33.00 three hours unlimited drinks package

Selection of red and white wines

Bottled beers

Mocktail and sparkling elderflower

Upgrade your package:

£2.00 to include a selection of London craft beers

£5.00 to add unlimited Prosecco

£6.00 to have cocktails served on arrival

£3.50 to add a selection of nibbles on arrival

Why not add catering to your reception?

QEII Taste also has a range of canapés, bowl food and finger food items that can be added to your reception and circulated to guests during the evening.




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WINE LISTWhite wine

Via Nova, Pinot Grigio, Italy £28.00

Lemony on the nose with a delicious balance, this Pinot Grigio is a very easy to drink dry white and has a gorgeous lingering finish.

Vegan suitable.

Ktima, Kir-Yianni, Paranga White, Greece £30.00

Intense but refined muscat aromas of jasmine, white peach and apricot with a crisp acidity and zest. An intense flavour with a fruity aftertaste.

Yealands Land Made Sauvignon Blanc,New Zealand £32.00

Shows notes of stone fruit and guava, underpinned with notes of fresh herbs. Palate is brimming with zingy fruit that is balanced with a long, crisp mineral finish.

Columbia Valley Riesling, Chateau Ste MichelleWashington £35.00

A blend of 100% Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. A refreshing, flavoursome, medium-dry with crisp apple flavours.

Vegan suitable.

Red wine

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colle Sori, Italy £28.00

A warm and spicy red with jammy, peony and violet nose. Nice freshness and well integrated tannins.

Vegan suitable.

Carmenere Reserva, Vinamar, Chile £30.00

Intense notes of black plums, spices and truffle notes. Medium body with soft and round tanins. Hand harvested from fruit grown in the Casablanca Valley.

Vegan suitable.

The Grapevine Pinot Noir, McWilliams, Australia £32.00

Complex bouquet of spiced berries, rhubarb and earthy characters. Light bodies nuances of sweet cherry and a hint of forest floor, containing a long well-balanced finish.

Malbec Gran Reserva, Vina Falernia, Chile £35.00

Rose petal, violet, white pepper aromas. Bright palate with succulent black berries and spiced game finish. Lush and very pure.

Vegan suitable.

Rosé wine

La Lande Cinsault Rose, France £25.00

A light and refreshing rosé from the Languedoc region of Southern France. Cinsault lends itself particularly well to the production of rosés, and this dry, unoaked example can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a wide range of Mediterranean dishes.




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WINE LISTSparkling wine & Champagne

NV Prosecco Extra Dry, Fiol, Italy £30.00

An inviting and playful Prosecco, perfect for everyday bubbles. Toasty and crisp, with lots of flavours and sweet notes.

NV Classic Reserve, Hattingley Valley, Great Britain £35.00

An elegant, svelte and super pure wine with delicate nose of hedgerow flowers. Well balanced on the palate showing crisp acidity and fine mousse.

NV Brut Baron De Marck, Gobillard, France £45.00

A pure and soft Champagne with stylish character. It is fruit fresh and appealing, bursting with apples and lemons. An elegantly balanced palate.

NV Brut Grande Reserve Premier Cru, Gobillard, France £49.00

An elegant nose redolent of citrus blossom, followed by a delicate and precise palate showing greengages and honey.

NV Champagne Laurent Perrier Classic Cuvee,Tours-sur-Marne, France £60.00

Powerful with biscuity aroma and flavour with clean, crisp citrus fruit. A long, elegant finish.

Champagne Magnums

NV Champagne Laurent Perrier Classic Cuvee,Tours-sur-Marne, France £190.00

NV Moet et Chandon, Brut Imperial MagnumChampagne, France £180.00




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SPIRITS AND BEERS

House Spirits

Smirnoff 30ml £4.50

Gordon’s Gin 30ml £4.50

Jack Daniel’s 30ml £4.50

Southern Comfort 30ml £4.50

Barcardi 30ml £4.50

Bombay Sapphire Gin 30ml £4.50

The Famous Grouse Whisky 30ml £4.50

Cuervo Tequila Gold 30ml £4.50

Glenfiddich (12 Year Old) 30ml £5.20

Laphroaig (10 Year Old) 30ml £6.00

Liquers

Amaretto Sarono 25ml £3.50

Baileys Irish Cream 50ml £3.50

Cointreau 25ml £3.50

Tia Maria 50ml £3.50

Sambucca Luxardo 25ml £3.50

Bottled beers

Bottled beer from 275ml £4.40

Aspall cyder 500ml £5.00

Selection of Meantime beers 330ml £4.40

Selection of BrewDog beers 330ml £4.40

Staropramen 330ml £4.40

Soft drinks

Assorted canned drinks 330ml £1.55

Life Water still and sparkling 330ml £1.90

Life Water still and sparkling 750ml £4.50

Selection of fresh juices 1ltr £4.50

DO YOU HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY OR INTOLERANCE?

We provide allergen information on the 14 major allergens.

Please speak with your QEII Taste Event Manager and details of allergens in any of our dishes can be provided for your consideration.

At your event there will be an Allergen Folder located at all buffet stations on your event catering floor to make delegates aware of all allergens contained in your chosen menu and help them make an informed decision.

ALLERGEN INFORMATION

Please note, as with every catering establishment, there is always a potential for cross-contamination to occur. While we endeavour to prevent this as far as possible, the nature of an allergen means we cannot fully guarantee that cross-contamination may not have occurred. We encourage our customers with food allergies and intolerances to let our staff know so we can better cater for them. We are happy to provide further detail on ingredients and how they were handled to allow you to make an informed decision as to whether or not the food is suitable for you.

Cereals containing gluten

Nuts

Crustaceans

Celery

Eggs

Mustard

Fish

Sesame seeds

Peanuts

Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

Soyabeans

Lupin

Milk

Molluscs

If you have any concerns please speak to a member of staff or contact us at [email protected]

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People

Keeping our employees, clients and consumers safe is number one on QEII Taste’s agenda. We are committed to encouraging the continuous development of our people, with the objective of maximising both their career potential and the overall performance of the business.

We run a number of apprenticeship schemes which we encourage our team to take part in. We are proud to pay our casual staff a London Living Wage.

Sustainable Sourcing

The provenance and origin of the food we buy is a key consideration to us. We are committed to a policy of sustainable procurement, working in partnership with our suppliers and distributors to manage the impact of our business:

• Offering Fairtrade certified products (guarantees a better deal for third world producers) QEII Taste coffee and tea is ethically sourced.

• Minimising vehicle miles by offering products from locally and sustainable sourced ingredients.

• Offering Rainforest Alliance certified coffee.

• Possessing MSC CoC Certification and offering seafood from MSC certified fisheries. We have signed the Sustainable Fish Pledge which means, we do not use endangered species and obtain fish from sustainable sources.

• Supplying meat from Nigel Frederick and using UK and Irish meat which is Red Tractor certified. We have reduced the number of beef dishes within our menus due to environmental awareness.

• Buying whole milk from British suppliers and paying our dairy farmers fair prices.

Wellness and Nutrition

QEII Taste can also offer balanced choice menus with health claims, guided daily allowance, green light and nutrition analysis.

Each of our menus has a healthy option which has a lower calorie content, reduced salt and any dressings are served on the side for your guests to add.

We offer low calorie alcohol.

Our biscuits and desserts are made with 30% less sugars in comparison to previous menus to make a healthier delegate experience.

We have trained allergen champions to work across our events and help with allergen awareness.

Environment

• Reduce our carbon footprint by measurement of emissions and setting targets.

• QEII Taste encourages its staff to use public transport.

• Initiate good housekeeping that includes energy management to control cooking, lighting, and water.

• All of our kitchens have colour coded recycling bins that are then processed as follows:

• Food waste goes to local farms to be used as animal feed.

• Glass goes to be made in to tarmac for roads.

• Mixed recycling goes off to be sorted and then turned into ‘new’ recycled products.

• QEII Taste paper for printing is made from 100% recycled paper.

• Where possible, disposables are made from a recycled source. Where not available, made from recyclable, sustainable forest or biodegradable (BioWare).

• QEII Taste promotes the use of electronic marketing and media. QEII Taste brochures are now in PDF format with links to a web address.

• We use eco-burners throughout the venue which are safer, cleaner and greener.

• If you use our Sanctuary coffee shop we do not offer take away cups, instead china mugs which can be taken anywhere in the building.

• Life water also funds the delivery of drinking water to communities in need.

• We use no single use plastics in our client areas.

Community

Involve staff in the sharing and caring scheme.

Give as You Earn is the simplest way for employees to make a regular commitment to charity by giving through their payroll every month.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY STATEMENTS

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1. It is a contractual obligation that clients do not provide their own food and beverage at the Centre.

2. Final catering numbers should be notified to Leith’s five working days prior to the event (excluding Bank Holidays and Weekends). If numbers do increase after this time, every effort will be made to provide the additional service however this may incur additional charges.

3. A 100% prepayment of the expected catering spend must be paid before the event. QEII Taste are entitled to cancel all pre-booked catering if payment is not received.

4. Agencies booking events eligible for commission must state their claim with QEII Taste prior to the event. Leith’s pay commission at 8% + VAT. This must be claimed within three months of the event taking place.

5. Kosher requirements are subject to an additional charge.

6. There is a £8.00 charge per cloth for all “non-catering” tables. There is a £6.00 charge per cloth for all cabaret tables. Cloths should be ordered four working days in advance of the event date. Orders after this time may result in additional delivery charges. Poseur table cloths are chargeable at £10.00 per cloth.

7. Any catering required at or before 07.30hrs will incur a minimum charge of £65.00 ex VAT, this charge is dependent on the provision required.

8. There is a minimum charge of £65.00 to provide filtered water per 100 delegates, where this water is served standalone, with no other catering provision.

9. Any non-listed product will be charged on the total amount ordered, whether used or not, and in some cases may be subject to availability.

10. Taxi charges will apply before 06.00hrs and after midnight. Your QEII Taste Event Manager will confirm the number required prior to the event.

11. Should any additional staff members be required these are charged at £65.00 for a four hour shift or £130.00 for an eight hour shift.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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