– WEDDING CATERING –
The Wedding Day:
Attempting to organise a dinner party can be daunting to some and the thought of organising their wedding day can feel extremely over-whelming. This is where Ginger Lily comes into play, as we offer to take the wedding into our own experienced hands and provide stress-free planning from start to finish, such as menu-planning, guest table plans, marquee bookings, etc. to ensure that your day is delivered perfectly. All that is required from our clients is their cooperation and our goal is for our clients to have fun, through this exciting and special time.
Our Menus
Our clients receive a menu briefing and will be offered our time and attention to create their dream menu appropriate to their wedding style. Ginger Lily understands that weddings are not collective, but rather are unique to the bride and groom and should be tailored to their taste. This is why we offer an exclusive menu that supports every husband and wife-to-be when choosing their menu. Whether the wedding is to be an intimate dinner, or a wedding for 200, here at Ginger Lily, we have the creativity and knowledge of food to produce a menu that is appropriate to the style of the wedding.
These menus are designed to support every unique style, whereby the customers may choose a menu according to their own personal style, further finalising dishes for their weddings under their chosen menu. We also provide further optional menus for canapes, starters, salads, sides, dietary requirements and desserts.
Our primary aim is to replicate the elegance, simplicity, and beauty that a wedding should have; a treasured day to embark on a couple’s journey through their life together.
TRADITIONAL SET MENU
– TRADITIONAL SET MENU –
Traditional service offers customers a seated and formal dining experience. The plated dishes will be delivered to their seats via front of house staff.
Example A la Carte Menu 1
Ham Hock & caper terrine, red onion marmalade, sour dough toast
Honey roasted butternut squash soup, farmhouse bread
Traditional prawn cocktail, bread & butter
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Poached salmon fillet, Confit fennel, bubble & squeak cake, dill cream sauce
Caramalised winter vegetable & brie wellington, red chicory salad, pesto sauce
All accompanied with fresh vegetables & roast potatoes
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Salted caramel & chocolate torte, vanilla pod ice-cream
Lavender & Lemon cheesecake
Example A la Carte Menu 2
Garden pea & tarragon soup, herb croutons
Tea smoked duck, caramelised salsify, soured blueberries
Seared scallops, crispy pancetta, beetroot puree
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Sirloin of beef, Yorkshire, winter turnips, watercress
Herb crusted salmon fillet, buttered spinach, dill cream sauce
Roast winter vegetable risotto, parmesan shavings, wild rocket
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Dark Chocolate & raspberry torte, gingerbread crumble, vanilla pod ice cream
Autumn fruit & almond tart, mixed berry compote, crème anglaise
Locally sourced cheeses, biscuits & chutney
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Coffee & Petit fours
Example A la Carte Menu 3
Arrival Canapés: Buttered asparagus/strawberry tart
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Garden Pea & tarragon soup, black olive focaccia
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Beetroot, pearl barley, feta wellington, roasted panache of vegetables:- green beans, baby carrots & leeks, roast potatoes
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Trio of desserts: Tart au Citron, Dark Chocolate torte, summer fruit Bavarois & pouring cream
Example A la Carte Menu 4
Chicken liver & cognac parfait, plum chutney, toasted bloomer
Caramelised artichoke & wood pigeon salad
French onion soup, tarragon oil
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Duo of pork- pressed ham hock terrine, pan fried fillet, apple puree, pork pie sauce
Poached smoked haddock, crispy egg, asparagus parcels, dill and mustard cream
Baked ratatouille and brie wellington, red pepper and rocket sauce, buttered spinach
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Dark Chocolate & raspberry torte with honeycomb ice-cream
Whisky & Marmalade steamed pudding, crème anglaise
Locally sourced cheeses, chutney and biscuits
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Coffee and petit fours
SHARING STYLE MENU
– SHARING STYLE MENU –
Mezze sharing starter:
cured meats, marinated olives, roasted peppers, mini mozzarella, hummus & artisan breads
Sharing Main Course:
Roasted Crown of Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken Sumac & Lime
Petit pours salad- mixed peas & baby leaf
Pomegranate Molasses & Tomato Salad
Seasonal New Potatoes, Caramelised Onion Chutney
Hummus, Pomegranate & Cucumber Yogurt, Flatbreads
Sharing Dessert:
Dark Chocolate Torte
Nectarine Pavlova
Double Cream & Fresh Raspberries
Alternative Sharing Main Course:
Rolled lamb marinated with garlic, lemon & herbs
Gratin Dauphinoise potatoes
Baby vegetable panache- green/yellow courgettes, orange & purple carrots, heritage turnips, courgette flowers
Petit pours salad- fine & broad beans, mange tout, red chard & baby mint, citrus vinaigrette
CANAPES
– CANAPES –
Meat:
Parma ham, fig & blue cheese
Pulled pork on toasted brioche
Pesto chicken & black olive skewer
Tandoori chicken skewer, mint yogurt
Chicken satay skewer, coriander dip
Tandoori lamb, raita, mini Naan bread
Traditional Pork Pies
Rare beef bruschetta, tomato & red onion, horseradish cream
Marinated Norfolk sausages
Pork & red onion marmalade mini burgers
Mini chorizo & Manchego pizzas
Norfolk ham hock & chorizo croquette, English mustard dip
Fish:
Oaked smoked salmon, cucumber & horseradish cream
Anchovy & red pepper on toasted rye bread
Smoked salmon & chive tartlet
Hot smoked salmon & dill tartlet
Local asparagus, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce (seasonal only)
King prawn, lemon zest, avocado puree
Smoked mackerel, beetroot & baby caper relish
Veggie:
Wild mushroom & Goat’s cheese tartlet
Beetroot & Goat’s cheese puff
Sun-dried tomato & pesto tartlet
Herb scone, cream cheese, red onion marmalade
Vegan:
Roasted butternut, toasted pitta, red pepper hummus
Moroccan spiced hummus, roasted pepper & cucumber
Baba ganoush on blinis
Stuffed cherry tomato, black olive tapenade
Sweet:
Individual lemon meringue pies
Fruit scones, Creme Chantilly, sticky berry compote
Dark chocolate & raspberry tort
Filled profiteroles
Double chocolate & raspberry brownies
Sam’s Millionnaire’s tartlet
Seasonal fruit skewers
Dipped Norfolk strawberries (seasonal only)
Seasonal Individual Eton Mess
How many?
Pre lunch or dinner 4-5 per guest
Drinks party unto 5 hours 8-10 per guest
PAELLA
– PAELLA –
Our Paella choice is a fun & economical way to provide hearty authentic Spanish flavours to your guests or delegates. We will arrive 3 hours before your serving time to freshly prepare your paella using our gas fired paella pans. We will then serve it to your guests using bamboo plates & cutlery in the style you choose. All our Paellas are GLUTEN FREE, NUT FREE, DIARY FREE and our Vegetarian is always suitable for VEGAN diets.
We can cook our authentic meat, seafood & Vegetarian Paella in varying quantities demanding on your guest’s tastebuds. Prices are from £9.50
BARBECUE
– BARBECUE –
Example Main Items:
Locally Sourced Beef Burgers
Barbecue Pulled Pork
Norfolk Gluten Free Pork Sausages
Halloumi & Vegetable Skewers
Cajun Marinated Chicken Thighs
Chicken & Chorizo Skewers
Lemon & Herb Chicken Kebabs
Marinated Quorn & Roasted Pepper Skewers
Salt & Pepper Minute Beef Steak
Harissa Pork Chops
Accompaniments:
Brioche Rolls & Bap, Relishes, Sauces & Dressings
Example Sides:
Chunky Homemade Coleslaw
Buttered Corn on the Cob
Dressed Baby Leaf Salad
Red Cabbage Slaw
New Potato & Spring Onion Salad
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Green Pesto
Tomato & Basil Pasta
Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad
SPECIAL DIETS
– SPECIAL DIETS –
It is essential to Ginger Lily that we offer catering to all, and that everyone is catered for and satisfied. That said, the menu below addresses the most common allergens and intolerances and puts together a menu that will provide them with a delicious meal. All food that is ordered with a specific dietary requirement will be handled with utmost care to avoid and prevent cross-contamination. However, if there are any other allergies that we have not addressed, we will be happy to offer a menu that will fit any guests needs.
Formal:
Parsnip soup with a coriander and chive garnish
Pan-Fried Sea Bass, spring greens and Jerusalem artichoke textures
DAIRY FREE, WHEAT FREE, GLUTEN FREE, NUT FREE
Sharing/ Bowl Food Style:
Catalonian Sharing Platter, cured meats, sun-blushed tomatoes, olives and gluten free bread
Thai green curry/Sweet Chilli glazed chicken and ribbon rice noodles
DAIRY FREE, WHEAT FREE, GLUTEN FREE, NUT FREE
Rustic/ Buffet Style:
Build-your-own Burger Bar with gluten free bread buns
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English Fry up with gluten free sausages and bread
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Norfolk ham, duck eggs, rocket salad and chips
DAIRY FREE, WHEAT FREE, GLUTEN FREE, NUT FREE
Desserts:
Gluten free Baked New York Cheesecake
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookies and ice cream (gluten, wheat and dairy free)
Nut free vanilla and caramel ice cream
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Ginger Lily Catering is a full-service Norwich based catering and event planning company specialising in seasonal cuisine with top-notch service and beautiful presentation.