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Conference and event sample menus

Some examples of the types of food and drink we offer if you host your event at the University.


Price List

Street food menu

Two courses per person, minimum number of guests 60. Served from our counters, set up outside when weather permitting.

Canned soft drinks and water are included, additional drinks can be ordered on request.

All prices are exclusive of VAT:

  • 60 to 79 guests, £23.25 per person
  • 80 to 99 guests, £21 per person
  • 100+ guests, £18.75 per person

Hickory smoked baps

Homemade, low and slow cooked BBQ pulled pork or pulled spicy chipotle jackfruit (V).

Served in a brioche bun with potato wedges, BBQ buffalo beans and slaw. Choice of toppings includes gherkins, Monterey Jack cheese, crispy fried onions, jalapenos and nacho cheese sauce.

Indian inspired flatbreads

Tikka marinated chicken thighs (H) or pea, potato and spinach pakoras (VE).

Served in a soft, lightly charred flatbread, topped with salad and a choice of vegetable samosas and onion bhajis. Choice of toppings includes mango chutney, mint and garlic sauce, chilli jam and crispy fried onions.

Chilli dogs

Jumbo pork hot dog or vegan smoked hot dog (VE).

Served in a soft hot dog roll with nachos and slaw. Choice of toppings includes spicy chilli non carne, mac and cheese, sauerkraut, crispy onions, jalapenos, gherkins, curry sauce and nacho cheese sauce.

Desserts

Choose from one of the following dessert options to accompany your main course:

  • Salted caramel chocolate brownie (V)
  • Sicilian lemon cheesecake (V)
  • Profiteroles with chocolate sauce (V)
  • Fruit platter VE

Two course lunch menu

Minimum number of guests 50. £17.50 per person. Add an additional main course for an extra £5 per person plus VAT.

Main courses

Accompanied by seasonal vegetables and potatoes. Fresh fruit, yoghurts, fruit juice, water, tea and coffee are also provided.

  • Moroccan chicken tagine (H)
  • Pork bolognaise pasta gratin
  • Smoked haddock fishcakes with tomato sauce
  • Jackfruit Balti (VE)
  • Vegetable, lentil and spinach lasagne (V)

Banquet menu

Minimum number of guests 60. £45 + VAT per person.

Choose one starter, main course and dessert for your whole party (plus a vegetarian option for main course). All menus are served with seasonal vegetables, and include bread and butter, tea and coffee.

Starters

  • Roasted vine tomato soup with pesto and feta (V)
  • White onion, thyme and cider and soup, with local cheddar croute (V)
  • Somerset brie and caramelised leek tart (V)
  • Honey glazed ham hock terrine accompanied by a spiced tomato chutney
  • Hot smoked salmon rillette with a fennel, caper and dill slaw

Main courses

  • Thyme roasted local chicken with Vichy carrots, sauteed greens, dauphinoise potato and roast pan jus
  • Braised belly of pork with buttered mash with truffle oil and a Somerset cider and grain mustard cream sauce
  • Confit of duck with fondant potato, sweet braised red cabbage, and star anise gravy
  • Roasted Scottish salmon supreme with tender stem broccoli, minted new potatoes and lemon butter sauce
  • Herb roasted cod loin with chorizo, potato and white bean cassoulet

Vegetarian/vegan main courses

  • Gnocchi with wild mushrooms ragout and buttered cavolo nero (V)
  • Sweet potato and chickpea fritters with citrus roasted fennel and citrus and mustard dressing (V)
  • Butternut squash and carrot risotto, finished with Pangritata (V)

Desserts

  • Lemon panna cotta tart (V)
  • Chocolate and almond Delice with chocolate tahini fudge sauce (V)
  • White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake (V)
  • Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce (V)
  • Lemon roulade with forest berries (V)
  • Fresh fruit salad (VE)

Two course dinner menu

Minimum number of guests 50. £21.95 + vat per person. Add an additional main course for an extra £5 per person plus VAT.

Mains

  • Chicken cacciatore (H)
  • Chimichurri chicken (H)
  • Pork loin steak with creamy honey and mustard sauce
  • Haddock puttanesca

Vegetarian/vegan main courses

Accompanied by a selection of seasonal side dishes.

  • Spinach and ricotta cannelloni (V)
  • Moroccan vegetable tagine (VE)

Desserts

  • Chocolate fudge cake (V)
  • Lemon roulade with fruits of the forest berries (V)
  • Fruit salad (VE)

Drinks

  • Glass of prosecco or sparkling elderflower on arrival
  • Selection of fruit juice and water available with dinner
  • Tea and coffee available after dinner

Breakfast menu

Minimum number of guests 50. £13 + VAT per person.

Continental selection

Guests can help themselves to a full continental breakfast selection, including: - Selection of freshly baked pastries, such as butter croissants (V) and pain au chocolate (V) - Toast and selection of jams, marmalade and honey served with butter or sunflower spread (V) - Selection of cereals, yoghurts and fresh fruit

Cooked breakfast

  • Unsmoked bacon
  • Pork sausage
  • Vegan sausage (VE)
  • Oven-baked tomatoes (VE)
  • Hash brown (VE)
  • Baked beans (VE)
  • Scrambled egg (V)

Drinks

  • Selection of fruit juices
  • Fairtrade filter coffee
  • Selection of teas

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