Kingfisher Caterers bring the restaurant to you! Business luches at your place of work!

Kingfisher is on hand whatever the occasion, we bring you flexibility and peace of mind, on time and to budget.

Kingfisher’s highly trained staff will discuss your menu and choice of wines, whether it is for a light lunch prepared just for you, delivered hot to your door – or a fully prepared meal with decorated tables and waiting staff. Please e-mail us for the latest copy of our corporate menu.

Kingfisher will cater for functions at your office, staff training, boardroom meetings, induction days and those unexpected arrivals.

Our service is extremely flexible and we have the experience to cater for any size of event.

Finger foods

Kingfisher Caterers is constantly introducing new ideas, priding ourselves on our attention to detail and in offering something just a little bit different!

Many of our clients order a number of buffets from us each week and we therefore aim to provide an alternative selection on each and every occasion. Mix and Match your own selection*…or just leave it to us!

Profiteroles With Cream Cheese & Chives…or Mushroom Pate
Crostini with Goats Cheese & Cherry Tomato
Bacon & Cheese Fingers
Home Made Sausage Rolls …or Chefs Spicy Sausage Roll
Cocktail Sausage Picks with Cherry Tomato
Luxury Chicken Sate Sticks
Veggie Straws
Assorted Vol au Vents
Kingfisher Special Savoury Pastries
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Mini Salmon en Croute
Honey Mustard Glazed Cocktail Sausages
Profiteroles With Pate
Home Made Chicken Goujons With Flavoured Dips
Chilli Chicken & Mango Kebabs
Chinese Pancake Wraps With Hoi Sin Duck…or Spicy Thai Chicken
Home Made Scotch Eggs
Bacon & Mushroom Straws
Assorted Home Made Mini Quiche
Mini Seafood Pizzas…or Spicy Cheese and Tomato with Pepperoni
Turkey & Cranberry Roulade
Chicken Blatjang Pinwheels
Roast Beef Yorkie
Thai Chicken Pieces
Chilli King Prawns In Filo Pastry With Sweet Chilli Sauce
Cheese and Onion Wedges
Crudités Selection with Assorted Dips

We can also provide many “hot” items from this range (dependent on venue, staffing and the style of buffet required).

‘Curried not hurried’

In addition to the above, which can be added to your buffet, Kingfisher is pleased to offer this range of Indian dishes, with authentic spices and handmade to genuine Indian recipes. (Please allow 24hours notice)

Premium gourmet canapés

Kingfisher Caterers is proud to present this unique range of exceptionally exquisite, affordable canapés for those looking for something really creative and different.

Each canapé is beautifully presented and prepared to perfection and is as delightful to the eye as it is to the palate!

Sandwich selection

Kingfisher Caterers offer a wide selection of speciality breads, bagels and wraps to suit every taste and type of event…from bites to banquets!

Speciality breads normally require a minimum of 48hours notice. On request, we can provide you with a list of our extensive sandwich fillings.

Fixed price simple buffet menus

This menu is designed for late orders, (which we can accept up to 9.30am on the day required) or where you need a simple, yet filling selection without the need to sacrifice quality.

Kingfisher fixed price menu

One Round of Assorted Sandwiches
Crisps
Handmade Cake
Fruit Bowl Selection

£4.95

The following finger items can be added at short notice to the fixed price menu at an additional cost of 85p per item.

Chicken Drumsticks with BBQ Marinade
Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings
Sesame Prawn Toast
Japanese Breaded Prawns
Vegetarian Spring Roll or Vegetarian Samosa
Sausage Roll

Please Note: Late order buffets are subject to availability and cannot necessarily be guaranteed - order early to avoid disappointment!

Healthy options

Here at Kingfisher Caterers we recognise the importance of good diet and the need of individuals to have access to menus that suit their lifestyle and any special dietary requirements i.e. gluten and wheat free foods. We are therefore pleased to offer a unique and interesting range of “special fillings” to meet such requirements and to provide a healthy alternative to mayonnaise based dressings.

If you require our “healthy options” lunch menu or would like to know more about “taste not waist” please telephone for further details:

Call: 01727 865144

‘Taste not waist’

Dips dips dips

Something sweet

We offer an extensive range of hand made cakes and fresh pastries. These include . . .

We have also introduced small cakes which will change weekly, so if you have any favourites from the baker please let us know.

‘Top nosh’ menus

Here at Kingfisher Caterers we are known for our “Premium Finger Buffets”, which offer the very best in lunch-time finger food. The following selection has been put together as an example of what we can provide when the catering demands additional attention to detail.

Sample Menu

Assorted Wraps with Special Fillings and or Bridge Rolls and Speciality Breads
Crostini with Assorted Toppings
e.g. Bacon & Mushroom
Salmon & Avocado Terrine
Thai Chicken Brochette
Turkey & Cranberry Roulade
Roast Beef Yorkie
Home Made Vegetarian Quiche
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Fruit Tartlets and Assorted Sweet Pastries

Premium Finger Buffet £10.95 per head (see price list for more details)

Business package price list 2004/5

Breakfast Menu (Available from 7.00am)

Assorted bacon/sausage sandwiches and or rolls (Delivered warm with condiments)	£1.95
Cheese Toasties	£1.95
Baked croissants with jams	£1.95
Assorted Danish Pastries	£1.25
Orange Juice (Per Carton)	£1.60
We are also able to provide tea, coffee and biscuits	£1.50

KF1. Kingfisher Lite Bites One and a half rounds of sandwiches, crisps and fruit bowl	£4.75
KF2. Kingfisher Popular Late Order One round of sandwiches, crisps, handmade cakes and fruit bowl	£4.95
KF3. Kingfisher Alternative Lite Bite One and a half rounds of sandwiches, two savoury pastries, crisps and fruit bowl	£5.75
KF4. Kingfisher Lite Bites Extra Two rounds of sandwiches, crisps and fruit bowl	£5.50
KF5. Kingfisher Farmhouse Buffet One and a half rounds of sandwiches, cheese, biscuits, celery and exotic fruit platter	£5.95
KF6. Kingfisher Standard Buffet Selection One round of sandwiches, four finger items and cake or fruit platter	£6.50
KF7. Kingfisher Alternative Buffet Selection One and a half rounds of sandwiches, four finger items, cake or fruit platter	£6.95
KF8. Kingfisher Mixed Buffet Selection Two rounds of sandwiches, four finger items and cake or fruit platter	£7.50
KF9. Kingfisher Executive Buffet Selection One round of sandwiches, four finger items, cake and fruit platter	£7.50
KF10. Kingfisher Premium Buffet One tortilla wrap, one open ciabatta, six luxury finger items, sweet nibbles and exotic cut fruit platter	£10.95

N.B. Wraps, Bagels, Ciabatta and other speciality breads may be exchanged with sandwiches on any of our buffet options at a 50p per head surcharge. Please allow 48hours minimum notice.

Delivery Charges

Extras

Gourmet Canapé Selection (Each)	£1.25
Additional items (can be added or substituted to any of the above)
Additional rounds of sandwiches /open bridge rolls	£1.50
Additional finger items charged at	£0.85
Additional hand made cakes	£1.50
Additional fruit bowl	£1.10
Additional exotic cut fruit bowl	£1.60
Additional pot of yoghurt	£0.95
Additional crisps, nuts or olives	£0.55
International cheese board and biscuit selection	£2.95
“Hot or Cold” fork buffets from	£10.00

Surcharges

‘Mix & Match’ buffet selection Add 50p to buffet of your choice
‘Taste not waist’, healthy eating options! Add 50p to buffet of your choice
Speciality Breads Add 50p to buffet of your choice

Additional Services From Kingfisher Caterers

Linen

Any linen required will be charged at £6.00 per cloth and £5.00 for supply of coloured slip cloths.

Staffing

Any staff required for service (includes preparation of hot food for clients on site) will be charged at a flat rate of £45.00 per session, or £9.00 per hour, per member of staff (up to a maximum of 5 hours) and thereafter £10.00 per hour or part thereof. Kingfisher will advise on staff requirements subject to discussion of each event.

Sale or return drinks service

Glass & Crockery Hire

Champagne, wine and tumbler glasses can be hired at a cost of 20p per unit and are available in case sizes of 24 units. Price includes washing up. Crockery and equipment can be hired separately from Kingfisher Caterers for any event.

Terms

Please note all prices are per head unless otherwise stated and are subject to VAT. All foods are presented on silver platters or china plates unless otherwise stated. Any paper plates and napkins required should be requested with your official order. Cancellations must be confirmed by fax or e- mail on the day prior to client requirements (within normal working hours). Kingfisher will confirm in writing by fax or e-mail our receipt of any such requests. All items are subject to availability and information is correct at time of going to press.

For more information, or an appointment, please contact Ian or Pam White. We welcome credit account applications from regular customers.

To avoid disappointment and ensure you get the buffet of your choice, please give us 48hours notice.

Kingfisher Business lunches in Hertfordshire