OCCASIONS
BY YELLOW DOOR
CREATING FOOD MEMORIES
WELCOME
Thank you for contacting us with a view to using our company to cater for your wedding. The Yellow Door Catering Company has a dedicated team of enthusiastic professionals, totally committed to making your day an exceptionally memorable and enjoyable one.
The information enclosed will give you menu suggestions for the whole day, starting with canapés, your main wedding menu, desserts, cakes and innovative ideas for evening food. Use it as your starting point in creating your perfect meal. Our executive chef will be happy to work alongside you to put together a bespoke menu your guests will be talking about months after your special day. Tailoring dishes to suit the tastes of individual couples and using seasonal ingredients are key features of Yellow Door menus. Ingredients are sourced from the very best Irish farmers and local food producers.
Our professional events management team have years of experience working closely with marquee companies and prestigious historic venues throughout the country. This enables us to seamlessly manage your perfect day.
Please have a look at the enclosed information and feel free to call us should you need additional help or advice.
THE YELLOW DOOR COMPANY ETHOS
At the Yellow Door we are all very passionate about sourcing the best local products produced in the most sustainable and ethical way. We are one of the very few members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association in Ireland and firmly believe and adhere to the Association’s guiding principals.
That includes using compostable packaging, eliminating single use plastics, and we are proud to say we are making great progress to fulfill our goal of zero waste to landfill. We also grow as many herbs, fruit and salad crops as possible in our own substantial kitchen garden To find out more about the lengths we go to to produce good, honest and fair food please see our website www.yellowdoordeli.co.uk/sustainability-sourcing
Simon Dougan MBE
Chef and Managing Director
OUR AWARDS & ASSOCATIONS
Most Responsible Business Award, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council 2019
Sustainable Business Award, Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon Borough Council Food Heartland Award 2018
Best Chef Co. Armagh Award, Restaurant Association of Ireland
Inclusion in Georgina Campbell’s Ireland’s Guide
Inclusion in John and Sally McKenna’s Food Guides
Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Producer
3 Star Great Taste Award, Best Deli Dish in UK and Ireland
The Sustainable Restaurant Association
Food Heartland Hospitality Member
Real Bread Campaign Member
Food NI Producer and Taste of Ulster Member
FORMAL DINING BROCHURE
CONTENTS
Welcome Drinks
Canapes
Afternoon Tea
Macaroon Tower
Grazing Station
Formal Dining Menus:
Soups
Meat First Course
Fish First Course
Vegetarian and Vegan First Course
Demi Tasse
Sorbet and Granita
Meat Main Course
Vegetarian and Vegan Main Course
Fish Main Course
Single Plated Dessert
Tasting Plate Dessert
Three Eggs in a Box Dessert
Kids Menu
Evening Food
Cheese Table or Board
Wedding Cakes With A Difference
Important Details
CANAPES
Depending when your guests will sit down for the formal wedding meal we would suggest 4/5 canapes per guest from the following selection.
£2.70 per item
Sweet Cured Yellow Door Bacon Cube with Belfast Stout, Soy and Armagh Honey Glaze
Pressed Local Chicken Sandwich with Fire Roasted Pepper, Baby Spinach and Wild Rocket Pesto
Crispy Chorizo and Potato “Sausage Roll”
Walters Cold Smoked Salmon on Black Pepper and Lemon Shortbread with Tarragon Crème Fraîche
Thai Prawn Fish Cakes with Lime Aioli
Braised Beef and Barley Risotto Fritter with Garlic Mushroom Aioli
Pumpkin, Pesto and Ricotta Risotto Fritters
Young Buck Blue Cheese and Crab Apple Jelly on Parmesan Shortbread with Candied Walnuts
Thai Chicken Wonton with Red Curry Dipping Sauce
Caramelised Onion and Ballylisk Cheese Tart
Crispy Chickpea Falafel with Tahini Yoghurt and Toasted Sesame
Compressed Watermelon, Crumbled Feta, Mint & Cucumber
Japanese Mushroom Wontons with Miso, Ginger & Scallion Dressing
VIP CANAPES
Please feel free to mix a variety of standard Canapes and VIP Canapes.
£3.30 per item
Retro Kilkeel Crab Cocktail Cones with Lime and Confetti Coriander
Mini Irish Fry, Fried Quails Egg, Potato Bread with Proper Brown Sauce
Korean BBQ Duck with Kimchi on Potato Pancake
Pesto Fried Quails Egg with St Tola Organic Goats Cheese, Sour Dough Toast
Steak and Chip Skewer with Garlic Mushroom Aioli
Seared Onglet Steak (Rare) on Potato Bread with Parsley, Pesto and Crispy Shallot
Crisp Salted Chilli Strangford Langoustines with Lime Aioli
Compressed Watermelon with Seared Duck Fillet, Hoisin and Candied Spiced Peanut Crumble
OYSTER CANAPES
£4.50 per item
Strangford Oyster and Guinness Shots
Crispy Sesame Tempura Oyster with Bloody Mary Sauce
Oysters Rockefeller, Spinach, Lemon and Brown Butter Hollandaise
AFTERNOON TEA
Presented on tiered stands. An alternative to canapes is to provide your guests with a Classic Style Afternoon Tea or just a few Mini Patisseries to satisfy your sweet-toothed guests.
Choice of three Sandwich Flavours with three Mini Patisserie items, served with Tea and Coffee.
£13.65pp
SAVOURY ITEMS
Traditional Sandwich flavours include:
Honey Baked Ham and Dijon
Roast Hereford Beef and Horseradish Cream
Egg and Cress with Homemade Salad Cream
Smoked Salmon and Lemon Creme Fraîche
Chicken and Curry Mayo
Fivemiletown Cheddar and Armagh Bramley Apple Chutney
MINI PATISSERIE
Chocolate Orange Tartlet
Coffee and Nut Cake
Buttermilk Scones with Cream and Raspberry Preserve
Butter Shortbread
Petit Lemon Meringue Pies
Clandeboye Honey and Yogurt Cheesecake
Carrot and Passionfruit Gateux
Blueberry & Almond Friand
Peach and Rosemary Friand
MACARON TOWER
Why not impress your guests with a
Colourful Macaron Tower at your reception?
Options;
250 Macarons (10 Tiers)
120 Macarons (6 Tiers)
Flavours:
Lemon
Passion Fruit
Chocolate
Raspberry
Salted Caramel
Pistachio
Orange
Vanilla
GRAZING STATION
£17.94 per guest
A Grazing Station consists of a selection of tasty savoury foods laid out on a multi layered display for guests to simply help themselves
The Grazing Station will consist of
Charcuterie, sliced chorizo, salami and cured meats
Selection of Cheeses with cheese biscuits and crusty breads
Crisp Parmesan bread sticks with individual dipping pots of hummus, dipping oils and vinegar
Selection of fruit, crudities, candied nuts & marinated olives
FORMAL DINING MENUS
Formal Dining is a very popular plated style of food and service.
The individual dishes are presented on pure white fine porcelain plates. Each course is highly visual and refined, offering a high level of presentation, while looking impressive and tasting great.
SOUPS
Cauliflower & Bacon Soup with Cheddar Beignets Fritter & Scallions
Creamy Pulled Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup with Toasted Corn & Chive Oil
Young Leek and Comber Potato Soup with Ham Hock Fritters
Irish Butter-Baked Butternut Squash, Root Ginger, Lemongrass and Coconut Cream Soup
Traditional Irish Vegetable Broth with Shredded Ham Hock
Roast Red Pepper and Vine Tomato Soup with Watercress Pesto, Garlic Fried Focaccia Crumb
Roast Carrot and Coriander with Sour Dough Croutons and Wild Garlic Pesto
MEAT FIRST COURSE
Char Grilled Szechuan Pepper Chicken, Napa Slaw, Asian Salad with Fire Roasted Pepper & Crispy Lotus Root, Red Thai Curry Dressing
Braised Free Range Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pie, Little Gems, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Crisps & Wild Garlic Pesto
Crisp Confit Pork Belly and Pork Rillette Fritter with Caramelised Apple Aioli, Broad Beans, Baby Herbs, Armagh Honey & Wholegrain Mustard Dressing
Compressed Watermelon with Maple and Chilli Glazed Duck, Crispy Confit Duck Fritter, Asian Slaw, Sweet Soy, Sesame and Ginger Dressing
Crispy Garlic Crossgar Chicken in Kataifi Pastry with Mango, Corn & Pomegranate Salsa,
Curry Mayo and Micro YD Kitchen Garden Leaves, Chive and Apple Vinaigrette
Yellow Door Smoked and Chargrilled Chicken Caesar with Jilly’s Baby Romaine Leaves, Parmesan Cracker, Soda Bread Wafers and Fresh Anchovy Tempura
Smoked Spring Chicken Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Asparagus, Crispy Confit Wing, Pea Shoots with White Truffle and Parmesan Dressing
FISH FIRST COURSE
Trio of Irish Seafood Shellfish, Pan-Seared Irish Sea Scallops, Kilkeel Crab Claw, Poached Strangford Langoustine with Lightly Pickled Cucumber and Carrots, Vanilla Citrus Dressing, Baby Sorrel and Sweet Basil Cress
Ewings Smoked Salmon with Scallion& Comber Potato Bread, Baby Watercress, Citrus Crème Fraiche, Shaved Fennel & Mustard Leaf Salad
Lightly Spiced Seabass with Charred Courgettes, Fine Bean & Fire Roasted Pepper Salad, Caperberries, Lemon Clandeboye Yogurt Dressing
Roast Pink Pepper, Lemon and Parmesan Crusted Hake Fillet with Charred Little Gem, Grilled Asparagus, Comber Potato and Tartare Cream
Walter Ewing’s Simply Oak Smoked Salmon, Pickled Shallot, Caper Berries,Lime Segments, Crème Fraîche,Brown Soda Bread Wafers, Baby Herb Salad
Glenarm Salmon with Smoked Salmon Scotch Egg, Smoked Almonds, Golden Beetroot, Avocado and Horseradish Cream
Poached Dublin Bay Prawns with Crisp Pancetta, Garden Pea Cream, Roast Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Pea Shoots and Citrus Dressing
Smoked Kilkeel Haddock Cakes with Chardonnay, Melted Leeks and White Wine Sauce, Crispy Pancetta, Chive and Garlic
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FIRST COURSE
Courgette & Feta Fritters, Baba Ganoush, Kimchi, Pomegranate Molasses Dressing, & Toasted Hazelnuts
Goats Cheese Brulee on Caramelised Onion Galette, Sweet Pickled Pear Salad, Orange Blossom Honey & Walnut Dressing Sweet Corn and Cauliflower Beignet with Shaved Fennel and Coriander Salad, Yellow Door Beetroot Relish, Indian Spiced Clandeboye Yogurt
Wild Mushroom and Hazelnut Pastry Tart with Young Buck Blue Cheese Mousse, Broad Beans, Parsley Pesto and Yellow Door Kitchen Garden Leaves
Crispy Chickpea Falafel Fritters with Romesco Sauce, Smoked Almonds and Pickled Vegetable Salad
Raw Heirloom Tomato Salad with Baked Marinated Aubergine, Toasted Pine Nuts, Pomegranate Molasses Dressing and Coriander Salad
DEMI TASSE SOUP
Small amount of highly flavoured soup presented in different ways designed to add an extra dimension to a special menu.
Creamy Sweetcorn Velouté with Chive Oil and Crispy Pancetta
Honey Roast Parsnip and Apple Demitasse with Mild Curry Spices, Coriander Cream and Toasted Pine Nuts
Caramelised Onion and Belfast Stout with Dart Mountain Cheese Rarebit
Vine Tomato and Fire Roasted Pepper with Wild Rocket Pesto
Butter Poached Celeriac with Winter Truffle Oil
SORBET AND GRANITA
Sorbet is a smooth ice cream like frozen taste refresher designed to cleanse the palate and invigorate the appetite.
Granita is similar to a sorbet, but has a granular texture and lasts longer on the tongue; again a cleanser of the palate and awakens the taste buds
All the Flavour combinations below can be produced into a Sorbet or Granita
Lime and Lemongrass
Prosecco and Wild Elderflower
Shortcross Gin and Tonic
Lemon Verbena and Armagh Bramley Apple
Passion Fruit and Chardonnay
MEAT MAIN COURSE
Roast Sirloin of Carnbrooke Beef with Champ Potato Cake, Pea Puree, Carrot Fondants, Green Peppercorn Jus
Roast Irish Dry-Aged Sirloin of Beef with Gratin Dauphinoise, Shallot Purée, Buttered Greens, Roast Carrots Bordelaise Jus Roast Sirloin of Carnbrooke Beef with Brown Butter Cauliflower Puree, Grilled Tender Stem Broccoli, Baby Watercress, Tarragon Jus Accompanied by Grattan Lyonnaise Potato Slow Braised Mourne Shorthorn Brisket with Peppered Caramelised Onion Purée, Crispy Shallot Fritter, Dauphinoise Potato and Summer Vegetables
Roast Stuffed Chicken Supreme with Bacon & Caramelised Onion Stuffing, Buttered Kale, Peas & Pearl Onions, Honey Roast Parsnip, Champ, Thyme
Roast Irish Hereford Beef Fillet, With Oxtail and Caramelised Onion Fritter, Chive Champ, Truffled Greens, Wild Mushroom and Sherry Vinegar Jus
Roast Rack of Lamb with Minted Pea Puree, Charred Baby Leeks, Chantenay Carrots, Comber Potato Fondant and Lamb Jus
Lemon Thyme Roast Irish Chicken Breast and Mini Chicken and Leek Pie, Buttery Mash, Buttered Spinach, Orange Glazed Young Carrots, Green Peppercorn Cream
Herb Roasted Irish Chicken with Butter Parsnip Puree, Braised Savoy and Bacon, Baby Fondant Potatoes and Madeira Jus
Roasted Barbary Duck Fillet with Sautéed Spinach, Ginger Glazed Carrots, Duck Fat Comber Roast Potato’s, Duck Confit Pie and Star Anise Jus
Roast Stuffed Drumgold Turkey with Sweet Cured Yellow Door Bacon, Duck Fat Potato Fondant, Honey Roast Root Vegetables, Creamy Mash and Cranberry Jus
Roast Carnebrook Sugar Pit Best End of Pork with Fondant Potato, Roast Hispi Cabbage, Armagh Bramley Apple Puree, Armagh Cider Gravy
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN MAIN COURSE
Soft Herb Gnocchi Grattan Pot with Broad Bean, Parmesan Mornay Sauce, Grilled Asparagus, Roast Cherry Vine Tomatoes and Frisee Salad
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower in Hot Chilli Tomato Sauce with Asian Slaw and Coriander Salad
Wild Mushroom Pithivier Pie with Baby Watercress and Stroganoff Sauce
Miso Baked Aubergine Braised Red Rice, Beetroot Kimchi , Tempura Vegetables, Miso Soy Dressing
Hazelnut Braised Celeriac with Maple Roast Vegetables, Truffle Celeriac Puree, Hazelnut Gremola Pesto, Parsnips Crisps
FISH MAIN COURSE
Roast Halibut Fillet with Parsley and Comte Crust, Braised Scallion, Brown Butter Mash, Roast Ceps, Madeira and Roast Chicken Juices
Roast Fillet of Hake with Ragout of Mussels, Crushed Comber Potatoes with Baby Spinach
Pan Seared Glenarm Salmon with Chive Champ, Charred Little Gems, Petit Pois and White Onion Velouté
Torched Seabass with Tomato and Fire Roasted Pepper Compote with Lemon, Caper Potato Purée, Braised Fennel and Roast Heirloom Tomatoes
SINGLE PLATED DESSERT COURSE
Rich Dark and White Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Summer Berries and Praline Wafer
Classic Eton Mess with Raspberry Champagne Compote, Brandy Snap Wafer
Caramelised Pear and Bushmills Whiskey Tart with Butterscotch Sauce, Fresh Blackberries and Buttermilk Sorbet
Rhubarb and Strawberry Crumble Tart with Pure Cream Ice Cream and Caramel Custard
Armagh Apple and Thyme Tart Tatin with Roast Hazelnut Cream Patisserie, and Vanilla Ice Cream
Yellowman Cheesecake with Sweet Mascarpone Cream, Fresh Strawberries and Summer Berry Champagne Sauce
Lemon Meringue Tart with Vanilla Cream. Macerated Summer Berries and Homemade Cassis
Rich Dark Chocolate and Orange Fondant with Buttermilk Sorbet, Kumquat Puree, Fennel and Orange Caramel Glass
Apple and Hazelnut Toffee Crumble Tart with Salted Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Ice cream
TASTING PLATES OF YELLOW DOOR DESSERTS
MY FAVOURITES
Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding
Banoffee Cheesecake
Vanilla Ice Cream
ORCHARD COUNTY
Warm Caramel Bramley Apple Upsidedown
Mini Apple Tart Tatin
Vanilla Ice Cream
THE ITALIAN JOB
Milk Chocolate and Amaretto Mousse
Classic Tiramisu
Frangelico Ice Cream
CLASSIC ASSIETTE
Hot Chocolate Fondant
Crème Brulee Egg with Chocolate Soil and Raspberry Biscotti
Vanilla Ice Cream
KIDS MENU
£10.20 per child
MAIN COURSE
Chicken Tempura and Fries, Carrots and Peas
Mini Pizza with Fries
Sausages, Mash Potatoes, Carrots and Peas
Deep-Fried Fish Goujons with Chips and Peas
Macaroni and Cheese with Mini Broccoli Trees
Mini Roast Chicken Dinner with Mash Potatoes and Vegetables
DESSERT
Chocolate Brownies and Ice Cream
Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Mini Pavlovas with Strawberries
Mini Banoffee Pie with Cream
Fresh Fruit Skewers
*All Kids Meals include Orange Squash
*Supplement for Chicken dinner
*For Children over twelve we recommend half portions of the adult meal at half price
EVENING FOOD
Our Philosophy
We believe food served in the evening to guests should be tasty, hot, welcoming and served casually to your guests without disrupting or stopping the party atmosphere. Listed below are some of our ideas that should hit the spot at that time of night.
Dry-Cure Yellow Door Bacon with Mature Tyrone Cheddar and Homemade Plum Chutney in Ciabatta Pockets - £5.40
Hot Ciabatta Pockets with Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto - £5.40
Hot Ciabatta Pockets with Chorizo Sausage,
Rocket and Aioli Sauce -£5.94
Charred BBQ Chicken with Paulo’s Chilli Spiced Tomato Sauce in Hot Ciabatta Pockets - £5.94
Traditional Bacon Soda with Real Brown Sauce or Ketchup - £5.70
Crispy Fish and Chips Bamboo Boats with Tartar Sauce - £5.94
Chicken Goujons and Chips Bamboo Boats - £6.60
Chips in Bamboo Boats - £3.54
BBQ Beef Brisket Bap - £7.14
Pizza Slices of Hot Salami or Margarita Pizza -£5.40
Curry Chips - £5.34
Ham and Cheddar Cheese Toasties - £5.40
Hot and Spicy Mini Hot Dogs - £5.70
Loaded BBQ Pulled Pork Fries with Louisiana Slaw, Black Mustard Leaves - £11.81
Mini Samson and Goliath Burger 5oz Shorthorn Steak Burger with Sweet Pickled Red Onions, Vine Tomato, Hegarty's Mature Cheddar and Belfast Stout Mustard - £13.32
CHEESE TABLE OR BOARD
£6.60 per guest
From creamy and smooth to sharp and tangy, Irish Cheese rates amongst the best in the world. We receive daily deliveries along with a superb selection from the continent. Here is just a sample of the cheeses we recommend.
BLUE CHEESE
Kearney Blue
Cashel Blue
Young Buck
SOFT CHEESE
Cooleney
St Killian
Ballylisk
HARD CHEESE
Dart Mountain Dusk
Hegarty’s Cheddar
Dart Mountain Kilcreen
SPECIALITY CHEESE
Milleens
Corleggy
Ardrahan
St Tola Organic Goats Cheese
All our Cheese boards are presented with our finest Crusty Bread, Yellow Door Chutney, Roasted Nuts and a selection of Biscuits and Fruit accompaniments.
WEDDING CAKES WITH A DIFFERENCE
IRISH CHEESE WEDDING CAKES
Why not have an alternative Wedding Cake which looks great and can be used for guests to graze on all night.
Your Wedding Cake of Irish Cheeses would consist of:
1x Hard Cheese
1x Blue Cheese
1x Soft Cheese
1x Goats Cheese
1x Special Irish Seasonal Cheese
Ditties Biscuits for Cheese, Walnut Bread, Quince Jelly, Toasted Walnuts, Celery Apples, Pear and Grapes
Options
80-100 Guests
100-140 guests
140-180 guest
The cake will be beautifully presented and can also be served with a glass of your favourite port to your guests.
CUPCAKE WEDDING CAKE
Minimum requirement of 100 to fill stand
Displayed on five tier Perspex Stand with Coloured Buttercream of your choice.
Chocolate
Vanilla
Strawberry
Lemon
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TOWER
200 per Stand Assorted Chocolate Truffles Milk, White or Dark Chocolate Decorated with Seasonal Berries and Edible Flowers displayed on a Tiered Stand
NAKED WEDDING CAKE
Naked Cakes are simple but tasty Gateau style cakes which can come in either Two or Three Tiered Sponges
Flavours include:
Vanilla
Chocolate
Lemon
Raspberry and White Chocolate
IMPORTANT DETAILS
TASTING
The Yellow Door is happy to provide a tasting session for your chosen menu.
A tasting session can be arranged once you have had an initial meeting and have had an estimate provided for your chosen menu. The tasting will consist of a maximum of two dishes per course and consist of one portion of each dish.
I am sure you will understand that during the wedding season from late April to the end of September, providing catering to our wedding clients is our top priority so providing a tasting at the weekends over this period may be very difficult. However, we can arrange to have tastings ‘out of hours’ during the week.
All tastings take place at our Portadown headquarters. As the food for your tasting session is prepared specially for you, we charge a nominal £195 charge payable before the tasting.
SPECIAL DIETARY GUESTS
Please do not feel like you have to design your wedding menu around special dietary requests. We can accommodate your guest’s allergies/food intolerance by altering your chosen wedding menu. Please do feel free to give us the name of your special dietary guests and requests fourteen days before your wedding with your final guest numbers.
FOOD SUPPLY
Unfortunately, due to health, safety and insurance reasons we are unable to serve food supplied by other people, however we do make an exception for low risk foods, ie. Shortbread and traditional wedding cakes
FINAL WEDDING DETAILS
We ask that you give us your final guests numbers 2 weeks in advance of your wedding. It might be helpful if you ask for a months’ notice for RSVP’s, so this gives you a few weeks to collect final guests numbers and special dietary requirements, please include any supplier meal requirements in your final number. We will also require at this stage a copy of your final table plan, a table plan is very useful because it gives you the opportunity to make sure immediate family are seated close to you, the plan also assists us in setting up the venue and ordering the correct linen for all tables. Venue’s usually have table plan layouts to assist in guiding you, please contact your venue for more information. Once we receive all the above details we will update your menu , sequence of events and invoice, we will send you a copy and ask that you kindly read over all information and confirm that everything is correct and in order.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
In order to secure your wedding date we request a copy of our contract to be signed and returned, this will be countersigned by one of our events managers and a copy returned to you for your own records. We also ask for a £1500 booking fee, no further payments are requested until 14 days before the wedding, once we receive your final details we will update your invoice and ask for 90% of the total balance, your £1500 booking fee will be deducted from this figure. The final 10% will be invoiced post wedding and payment will be required within 30 days.