Reunion Case Study - Magpie Catering

Sunday 28th June 2009 Family Tree Reunion and Garden Party Marquee at Home
Staffed Seated Cold Fork Buffet for 56 guests

This was a very sensitive event as it was for a family reunion from all corners of the world that had either never met or hadn’t seen each other in many years. Our client was very apprehensive of the logistics of the event and we worked towards an event where guests felt relaxed and welcome yet very spoilt by her hosting and party ideas.

Guests arrived mid morning and were greeted with hot and cold beverage’s and light appropriate refreshments as some had travelled long distances on the day to get there.

For the lunch we opened a Traditional British Garden Party style fork buffet lunch of honey glazed hams, British themed tarts, dressed salmon, salads and rustic breads. Following this they had light summer desserts garnished with soft fruits.

Being a summer and very British event we sourced all English beverages including wine, beer and soft drinks which were really popular.

Having found Magpie Catering in the Yellow Pages we were originally very nervous about using a new caterer to us. However, from even the first phone call and then our subsequent meetings with you all we knew we were in very safe hands.

This was such a unique and special occasion for us never to be repeated we wanted everything to be perfect... and it was! Arzu your manager and the team of chefs that looked after us and our guests were first class, they were discreet yet so very efficient – no-one needed anything all day it was there right before we needed to ask. My husband and I were so pleased and now can’t wait to book you for another event at home – we are very glad we found this little treasure called Magpie Catering.

Menu

Arrival Menu served on Cake Stands

Cocktail Sandwiches (Crusts off and cut into fingers)
Cucumber on White Bread
Smoked Salmon and Dill on Wholemeal Bread
Goats Cheese and Red Onion Marmalade Tartlets
Red Onion Confit & Stilton Tartlets

COLD FORK BUFFET

Whole Poached Chicken Breast’s topped with Fresh Asparagus & Aspic Glaze
Cooked Whole Ham on the Bone with Honey & Cloves with Mustards
Sliced Rare Roast Topside of Beef with Creamed Horseradish
Dressed Fresh Salmon – with Cucumber, Parsley and Fresh Lemon (no prawns)
Fresh Poached Salmon Pieces with a Cucumber Dressing
Warmed Pea and Leek Tart
Pigs in Blankets – served warmed

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Hot Minted Buttered Jersey New Potatoes

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Mixed Green Leaf Salad, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Spring Onions & Watercress
Cherry Tomato, Red Onion & Crumbled Caerphilly Cheese finished with Olive Oil Balsamic Syrup
Traditional Coleslaw – White Cabbage, Carrot, White Onion, Mayonnaise & Horseradish

Jugs of Vinaigrette & Dishes of Mayonnaise
Baguette, Ciabbatta, Wholemeal Loaves, Butter & Olive Oil with Balsamic

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Eton Mess – Home-Made Meringue, Whipped Vanilla Cream & Berries in Cassis
Chocolate and Amaretti Torte
Raspberry & Peach Trifle

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Mixed Welsh Cheeses (Soft, Hard, Blue, etc.)
with Red & Green Grapes, Celery, Figs, Chutney & Savoury Crackers

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Tea & Coffee with Luxury Chocolates

Mini Cocktail Scones with Raspberry Conserve and Clotted Cream

Children’s Picnic Boxes

Cream Cheese Sandwich

Cocktail Tail Sausages

Batons of Carrot & Cucumber

Crisps

Children’s Cake/Bar

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