Fitzwilliam College Receptions & Buffets

Receptions & Buffets

Food and drink is a vital part of creating a memorable event. Our menus include drinks receptions, canapés, and a range of buffet options or a BBQ.

Look through our menus and talk to us about options.

Buffet - Spring/Summer 2023

Served with fresh tea & Fairtrade coffee, orange juice & mineral water.
Served as standing finger food.

A selection of fresh meat, fish and vegetarian wraps, baguettes and sandwiches. Plus select a total of 5 items from the options listed below. 

Additional choices may be selected at a £2.70 supplement per item

GF - Gluten Friendly (no Gluten containing ingredients). All dishes are prepared in a kitchen that uses all 14 of the reportable allergens.
W - Warm Option
 


MEAT

Sticky Chicken Wings (W)

Chicken Gyozas (W)

Asparagus and Parma Ham

Chicken Roulade with Curry Mousse

Duck Spring Roll (W)

Bacon and Mozzarella Turnover (W)

 

FISH

Tempura Battered Goujons (W)

Smoked Haddock and Mature Cheese Croquettes (W)

Crab and Sweetcorn Fritter (W)

Panko-Breaded Prawn (W)

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Macaron

 

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN

Flat Bread with Dips

Stuffed Courgette with Ricotta Cheese

Feta Cheese filled Pepper

Spring Pea Arancini with Wasabi Mayonnaise (W)

Broccoli and Quails Egg Tart (W)

Pesto Pinwheels

Vegetable Samosa (W)

Beetroot and Goats Cheese

Mock Sushi Rolls (VG)

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower (VG) (W)

Onion Bhajis (VG) (W)

Marinated Courgette and Asparagus (VG)

Artichoke, Feta and Lemon Filo Parcel (VG) (W)

Chickpea and Chilli with Red Onion Jam (VG) (W)

 

DESSERT (CAN BE MADE V/VG ON REQUEST)

Mini Chocolate Tart

Carrot & Orange Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Blondie with Raspberry

Fruit & Seed Granola Bites

Miniature Scones with Jam & Cream

Shortbread with Mascarpone & Strawberry Compote

 

Please select: 3 main courses (including vegetarian) and 1 dessert
Please choose either: hot new potatoes, chips or rice.
All served with fresh vegetables.
Served with fresh tea & Fairtrade coffee, orange juice & mineral water.

Additional choices may be selected for a £7.45 supplement

GF - Gluten Friendly (no Gluten containing ingredients). All dishes are prepared in a kitchen that uses all 14 of the reportable allergens.
W - Warm Option

MEAT

Beef & Kimchi Burger

Chicken, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry

Beef Lasagne

Dirty Mac and Cheese

Spicy Pork Meatballs with Penne Pasta

Pulled Ham with Pommery Mustard Cream and Pasta

Korean BBQ Fried Chicken Strips

Crispy Chilli Beef Stir Fry with Noodles

Ras El Hanout Baked Lamb with Chickpea Dressing

 

FISH

Battered Fish and Chips

Smoked Fish and Saffron Cream Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Tandoori Spiced Salmon

Traditional Fish Pie

Baked Mackerel with Green Beans, Olive and Potatoes

Lemon Baked Fish with Fennel Salad

 

VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN

Sri Lankan Chickpea Dahl (VG)

Broccoli Katsu Curry (VG)

Spiced Bean Enchiladas

Vegetable Boa Bun (VG)

Lentil and Mushroom Lasagne

Mushroom and Noodle Stir Fry

Roasted Aloo Gobi (VG)

Pasta with Spring Vegetables and a Saffron Lentil Cream (VG)

Seitan Kimchi Burger (VG)

Falafel (VG)

 

DESSERT (can be made V/VG on request)

Pannacotta with Fruit Compote and Meringue (VG)

Tiramisu

White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Pavlovas with Summer Berries

Lemon Meringue Pie

Chocolate Millionaires Tart

Key Lime Pie with Ginger Biscuit Base

Fruit Platter

Receptions

Additional canapés may be chosen at £1.30 each

Please ask about allergen information
V - Suitable for Vegetarians, VG - Suitable for Vegans, GF - Gluten Friendly (no Gluten containing
ingredients). All dishes are prepared in a kitchen that uses all 14 of the reportable allergens.
W - Warm Option

Balsamic Roasted Tomato with Mozzarella and Pesto

Breaded Pork Belly with Pea and Truffle Purée

Beetroot and Goats Cheese Macaron

Pulled Chicken Thigh with Corn

Falafel with Tahini Mayonnaise

Marinated Salmon with Dill Crème Fraiche

Herb-Seared Tuna

Corn Fritter

Feta Cheese with Cherry Tomato Jam

Korean-Fried Tofu with Sesame

Quails Egg and Asparagus Tart with Summer Truffle

Prices shown are a guide per head as all drinks are charged on a ‘consumption’ basis with minimum numbers as below. 
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.
Punch and Pimms are served in 10oz tumblers.
 

Bucks Fizz with Prosecco 11%                     £3.05

Bucks Fizz with Champagne 12.5%             £4.00

Minimum of 12 Glasses for a Reception

 

Kir Royale with Prosecco 11%                     £4.50

Kir Royale with Champagne 12.5%             £6.45

Minimum of 6 Glasses for a Reception

 

Prosecco Sant’orsola Brut 11% Per Bottle  £25.15

Chatelin Pere ét Fils Brut Champagne 12.5% Per Bottle    £38.00

 

Wines and Cocktails

Mulled Wine 13%  £3.95

Minimum of 12 glasses

 

Pimm’s 25% and Lemonade (1 jug, 6 glasses per jug) £31.80

College White House Wine 13.5% Per Bottle £17.65

College Red House Wine 14% Per Bottle £15.85

 

Soft Drinks

Ty-Nant Springs Mineral Water Still or Sparkling (75cl)  £3.85

Fruit Juice (1ltr Jug)  £3.55

Sparkling Elderflower (75cl)  £8.15

Fitzwilliam’s Own Non-Alcoholic Punch (1 jug, 6 glasses per jug)  £18.65

 

 
Should you select a package please note this would apply to all guests in the party.
All packages include soft drinks and are for a minimum of 30 as a part of a dinner.
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.

Sherry Package £10.65 per person - based on 1.5 Glasses of Sherry, Half a Bottle of House Wine and a Glass of Port

Prosecco Package £14.95 per person - based on 1.5 Glasses of Prosecco, Half a Bottle of House Wine and a Glass of Port

Champagne Package £18.40 per person - based on 1.5 Glasses of Champagne, Half a Bottle of House Wine and a Glass of Port

BBQ menu
Download our BBQ Menu here
Fitzwilliam Events Receptions & Buffets

“Thank you so much for all your hard work in making sure our Sue Purdy Lecture last night was a huge success! A wonderful evening was had by our guests.” Katie Grundy, Friends of Fitzwilliam