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Now we are cooking!
Hot fork buffets are great for large social gatherings. They can be
mixed with cold fork options to widen the available choice or they can act
as a centrepiece for a large scale buffet. Fork buffets are usually
self-service meals and this will naturally reduce the cost to the
customer. Conversely, a la carte style food is usually silver service and
needs to be plated up by a chef so it requires a kitchen in close
proximity to achieve the right standards.
The advantage of a hot
fork buffet is that it need not be cooked at the venue. The food can be
cooked fresh at another location, then transported in thermal air-tight
boxes and kept hot with chafing dishes. This gives you flexibility on
choice of location for your venue and the food stays hot for second
servings, if needed.
However, if used as an alternative to full
silver service, think about employing at least two servers per 30 diners.
The servers can maintain the presentation of the buffet and serve your
queuing guests. They can also clear up at the end of the function - never
a popular task when you are supposed to be hosting a party.
If you
are cooking a hot buffet yourself, think about storage, presentation and
oven space for large orders. Also ensure there is sufficient real crockery
and cutlery for all your guests. Crockery and cutlery hire is free or
inclusive with an order from us but we do have a service charge for
collection and back dirty options.
Please note that the prices
quoted in our menus are for self-service options on functions taking place
from Monday through to Saturday inclusive between 0900 and 1800 hours.
Catering outside these hours does incur a slight increase in price
dependant on volume and the need to cover staff overtime. Please see our
terms and conditions for service on weekends and bank holidays. VAT at the
current rate is charged on all hot food.
These menus are
suggestions – if you have your own ideas please feel free to discuss your
ideal meal. The prices include hire of chafing dishes, real crockery and
cutlery.
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The following is a selection of popular choices, but it's by no means exhaustive. Please phone us to discuss your personal requirements.
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