TRENCHERMAN
 

John Boyd
Bespoke Private Dining and
Exclusive Catering.

 
COLD BUFFETS.
We make and assemble all these items as close as possible to the time you need them. That ensures the freshest, softest and crispest results
– it’s a quality thing...

   

Bloomer sandwich platter.

A selection of 15 sandwiches made on our own white and wholemeal bloomer. Fillings change but might include baked ham with onion relish, farmhouse Cheshire cheese with damson chutney, egg and tomato, roast chicken with apricot chutney and tuna with horseradish mayonnaise.
Superior sandwich assortment.

A selection of 15 sandwiches made on our own white and wholemeal bloomer. Fillings inlude: smoked salmon with soured cream; rare roast duck breast with Cumberland sauce; brie with tomato, tapenade and basil and shaved pastrami with horseradish mayonnaise.
Tartlet assortment.
A selection of 30 mini tartlets that might include chicken liver pate with shallot marmalade; Stilton and walnut pate with fresh fruit, roasted vegetables with basil; Feta with spinach and pine nuts and hot-smoked salmon with prawns. Serves 6-8.
Bruschetta.

24 bite size “pizzas” topped with our own, special tomato sauce and cheese or spicy sausage. Reheat in a preheatd oven for about ten minutes. Serves 4-6.
Canapé selection.

A selection of 30 canapes, six each of: roasted pepper crostini; smoked salmon with lemon on brown bread; wild mushroom tartlet; stilton and walnut galette and chicken liver pate in a mini oatcake. Serves 8-10 with drinks or 12-15 before dinner.
Superior canape selection. This selection of 60 canapes includes: smoked salmon relish in a tartlet with salmon caviare; cornet of cured venison with liver parfait, pistachio nuts and mango on rye toast; slamon in a sole overcoat; teriaki smoked duck breast with pimento an spring onion on a sesame and poppyseed cracker and crab gougeres. Serves 12-15 with cocktails or 20-24 before dinner.
Antipasto. Italian meats with artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, roasted vegetables and olives presented with sliced ciabatta.
Serves 6-8.
Our own honey-baked ham platter.

Slices of our own honey-baked Cheshire, dry cured gammon presented on a platter with a selection of traditional pickled gherkin, beetroot and onion. Serves 10-12.
Roast, turkey crown platter.  Generous slices of our own herb-roasted turkey crown on a platter with roasted pepper relish and Cumberland bean pickle. Serves 10-12
Mixed meat platter.

A platter of mixed cooked meats including: honey-baked gammon, turkey crown, beef or pastrami and roast duck breast.
Serves 12-15.
Dressed poached salmon.

A filleted (boneless) side of salmon, poached in a white wine court bouillon and garnished with cucumber and dill. Serves 6-8 as part of a buffet.
Coronation chicken breast.

A platter of poached free range chicken breasts, carved and coated with mild curry mayonnaise with apricots and toasted almonds. Serves 10-12.
Duck terrine.

A whole terrine of duck flavoured with Grand Marnier and orange and studded with pistachio nuts.
Serves 8-10.
Tricolour vegetable terrine.

A layered terrine of pimento and tomato, fennel and spinach mousses. Serves 10-12.
Smoked salmon and prawn terrine.

A glazed terrine of king prawns in cream cheese mousse with chives, wrapped in smoked salmon slices. Garnished with salmon roe and lemon slivers. Serves 10-12.
Raised pie with chutney topping.
A hand-raised crust filled with chunks of prime Cheshire pork or turkey and ham, baked and toped with Hawkshead chutney. Serves 12-16.
Coubillac. A whole filleted salmon stuffed with herb rice and egg, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Served with piquant tomato sauce. Serves 12-15 as part of a buffet where it makes a spectacular centrepiece.

TARTS AND QUICHES.
All our tarts and quiches come in 24cm shortcrust pastry cases made with butter. They serve 6-8 people, perhaps more if part of a buffet.


Seafood tart. Salmon and cod pieces with mussels and prawns baked with crème fraiche and chives.
Quiche Lorraine. The classic French ham and egg quiche - no tomatoes, no cheese.
Bacon and mushroom tart. Contains a lucious mixture of Cheshire bacon and shallot with wild and button mushrooms and Madeira.
Montgomery cheddar and tomato quiche. Melted West Country cheddar studded with tomatoes.
Leek and Lanark Blue tart. Scottish, Roquefort-style cheese baked with braised leeks and cream.
Courgette gremolatta tart. Fried courgettes flavoured with the Italian trinity of parsley, lemon and garlic baked with eggs and cream.  An excellent vegetarian option.
SALADS.
Our salads come in acrylic bowls with air-tight lids. They’re smart enough to be used for service, but you may decide to transfer things to your own dishes.


Fresh, Crisp Salads.







New potatoes in mayonnaise and yoghurt with chives.

New potatoes with lemon, grain mustard and chives.

Coleslaw with blue cheese dressing.

Coleslaw with fruit and toasted nuts in vinaigrette dressing.

Coleslaw with traditional mayonnaise dressing.

Tomato salad with fresh basil.

Celery and apple salad with toasted walnuts.

Rice with fruit curry sauce.

Rice with tomato, pepper and pineapple in Thousand Island dressing.

Carrot salad with orange segments and roasted mustard seeds.

Three bean salad.

Roasted stuffed peppers.

Pasta salad with Mediterranean vegetables.

Mixed leaves with vinaigrette (supplied separately).

Romaine lettuce with Lanark Blue and toasted pecans.

Avocado and cucumber salad with chilli, lime and coriander dressing.
This list only scratches the surface of the salad combinations that are possible. We’ll gladly discuss other options and do our best to match your requirements.
SWEET THINGS.
Paradise cake.
Pastry case lined with marmalade and filled with frangipane and cherries (12 slices).
Chocolate walnut brownies. Made with the best Valrhona chocolate and baked to a truly satisfying gooey texture (12 items).
Rich fruit cake. A real country-house fruit cake equally at home with a piece of crumbly Lancashire or a nice hot cuppa (24 slices).
Meringue shell. Two quenelles of light and crisp meringue sandwiched with whipped cream (12 items).
 
 
 Please choose from our selection of serious homemade deserts.
 
 
 
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J.G. Boyd 2007