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OCCASIONS

BY YELLOW DOOR


PRIVATE AND CORPORATE BROCHURE


CREATING FOOD MEMORIES


WELCOME


Thank you for contacting us with a view to using our company to cater for your event. The Yellow Door Catering Company has a dedicated team of enthusiastic professionals, totally committed to making your occasion an exceptionally memorable and enjoyable one.

The information enclosed will give you a variety of menu suggestions and alternative dining ideas. 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 occasion. Tailoring dishes to suit the tastes of individual clients 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 event.

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


CONTENTS

WELCOME DRINKS

CANAPES

AFTERNOON TEA

MACARON TOWER

ICECREAM BIKE

GRAZING STATION

BREAKFAST MENUS

FINGER FOOD

BOWL FOOD

STREET FOOD

BARBEQUE MENUS

HOT BUFFET

FORMAL MENUS

SOUP FIRST COURSE

MEAT FIRST COURSE

FISH FIRST COURSE

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FIRST COURSE

DEMI TASSE

SORBET

MEAT MAIN COURSE

FISH MAIN COURSE

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN MAIN COURSE

SINGLE PLATED DESSERT

ASSIETTE OF DESSERT

CHEESE TABLE OR BOARD

           

WELCOME DRINKS

The Yellow Door serves all beverages supplied by the client, we do not charge a corkage fee, we can also supply a full free bar facility.

Please contact our events team for a copy of our drinks list and for more information


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.


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 Mango and Smoked Chilli Salsa

Braised Beef and Barley Risotto Fritter with Summer Truffle Dip

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

*£2.10 per Standard Canape

VIP CANAPES

Please feel free to mix a variety of standard Canapes and VIP Canapes.


Retro Kilkeel Crab Cocktail Cones with Lime and Confetti Coriander

Mini Irish Fry, Fried Quails Egg, Potato Bread with Proper Brown Sauce

Steak and Chip Skewer with Peppered Mustard Cream

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

Strangford Oyster and Guinness Shots

Crispy Sesame Tempura Oyster with Bloody Mary Sauce

Oysters Rockefeller, Spinach, Lemon and Brown Butter Hollandaise

£2.70 per VIP Canape

*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

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.


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

Raspberry Ripple, White Chocolate Pavlova

Buttermilk Scones with Cream and Raspberry Preserve

Butter Shortbread 

Petit Lemon Meringue Pies

Rich Chocolate Moscovado Slice

Chocolate  Eclairs with Raspberry Cream

Mini Victoria Sandwich

Dipped Strawberry in Belgium Chocolate

Sweet Mascarpone Summer Berry Tart

Butter Shortbread with Strawberries and Sweet Mascarpone Cream

Tea and Coffee

*£11.58 per guest

*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT

MACARON TOWER

Why not impress your guests with a colorful Macaron Tower at your reception.

Options;

250 Macarons (10 Tiers)

120 Macarons (6 Tiers)

Lemon

Passion Fruit 

Chocolate

Raspberry

Salted Caramel

Pistachio

Orange

Vanilla

VINTAGE ICE CREAM BIKE

The Yellow Door Vintage Ice Cream Bike is a real show stopper on a summer’s day with kids of all ages. Homemade Ices served in luxurious chocolate cones. £2.70 Per Cone, Hire cost for Bike £120.00

Salted Caramel

Bushmills Whiskey and Armagh Honey 

Yellowman Ice Cream

Armagh Strawberry 

Real Raspberry Ripple

Vanilla  

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Buttermilk Sorbet

Raspberry Cassis Sorbet

White Chocolate Sorbet



GRAZING STATION


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 

*£12.00 per person

*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

BREAKFAST MENUS

FULL BREAKFAST

Quails Pork Sausages

Yellow Door Dry Cure Bacon

Gracehill Black Pudding

Annaghmore Mushrooms

Grilled Vine Tomato

Free Range Egg, Boiled, Poached Scrambled , Fried

Soda Bread

Potato Bread Toast

Tea and Coffee

*£13.80 Per guest

Chaffing dishes may be required for buffet style service at £45.00 each to hire

FINGER FOOD BREAKFAST

Yellow Door Ham and Fivemiletown Cheddar Pinwheels

Mini Ulster Fry Skewers with Soda Bread, Annaghmore Mushrooms, Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Yellow Door Bacon and Quails Eggs

Smoked Glenarm Salmon Pot with Rocket and Baby Soda Bread Toast

(Glass Pot of Smoked Salmon Mousse, Slices of Baby Soda Bread and Abernethy Butter) Devilled Mushroom “eggs” with Nutty Crust Soldiers

£12.60 Per guest

OR

Fresh Fruit Skewers Clandeboye Yogurt Selection

Yellow Door Homemade Scones with Preserves

Selection of Danish Pastries

£3.00 per Item

Filled Croissants £5.40 each

Ham and Cheddar Mozzarella and Tomato

Hot Yellow Door Ciabatta Rolls with Dry Cure Bacon £ 6.60 each

BREAKFAST BEVERAGES

Specialty Tea and Filter Coffee £ 2.82

Fresh Orange Juice £5.94 per Jug

Cranberry Juice £4.74 per Jug

Grapefruit Juice £4.74 per Jug

Bucks Fizz £3.54 Per Glass

Bloody Mary £4.74 per glass


*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

FINGER FOOD

£3.00 per Item

Select 4/5 Items per Guest

Smoked Glenarm Salmon Pot with rocket and Baby Soda Bread Toast

Shredded Aromatic Barbary Duck with Rice Noodles, Shredded Vegetables, Oyster, Sesame and Coriander Dressing

Skewered Fermanagh Lamb Rump with Middle Eastern Spices, Green Harissa and Mint Yoghurt

White Bean and Roast Garlic Bruschetta with Crisp Pancetta, Watercress and Truffle Oil

Sweet Cure Bacon Skewers with Toasted Peanut Chilli Satay Sauce

Mini Quiches with

Ham Hegarty’s Cheddar and Mushroom

Chicken Roast Pepper and Pesto Rare Roast Beef Croissant with Rocket and Black Peeper Mayo

Thai Fishcake with Lime Aioli and Mango Salsa

Smoked Chicken and Yellow Door Dry Cured Bacon Club Finger Roll Sandwich with Sun Blushed Tomato Aioli

Sage and Onion Sausage Roll

Honey Baked Ham Croissant with Honey Mustard Dressing

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

Mozzarella, Tomato and Rocket Galette

Mini Quiche with Goats Cheese Tomato and Pesto

Cauliflower and Sweetcorn Fritters with Curried Yogurt

Brie, Toasted Walnut and Apple Chutney Croissant

VEGAN OPTIONS

White Bean Puree with Truffle Oil, Parsley and Roast Garlic on Sourdough Croute Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Tahini Sauce

Vegan Charred Sour Dough with Baba Ganoush, Roast Mediterranean Vegetables


*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

BOWL FOOD

Urban Bowl Food is specifically designed to eat on the hoof as it were. This style of service allows greater flexibility in terms of allowing clients to choose specific dishes while they network with other clients or participate in tours or view products on display. It is very informal and works well when time or space is limited Also great for large numbers of clients


SAVOURY BOWLS

2 Bowls per Guest £20.34

3 Bowls per guest £25.80

WHITE MEAT

Salt Chili Chicken with Sesame and Warm Glass Noodle Salad

Lemon Grass Chicken with Steamed Rice, Chili and Spring Onions

Crispy Pork Belly and Caramelised Apple Slider with Mustard Aioli

Paulo’s Piri Piri Chicken with Potatas Bravas and Coriander Yogurt

Saute Chicken with Bushmills Green Peppercorn Cream and Crushed Comber Potatoes

RED MEAT

Chilli Steak with Black Eyed Peas, Roast Garlic and Coriander

Rice Braised Beef Cheek with Peas, Crushed Potatoes and Crispy Shallots Lamb

Kofta Slider with Mint Riata and Tomato Kasundi

Mini Steak Slider with Rocket and Horseradish and Garlic Aioli

Beef Randang with Steamed Coconut Chili and Lime Leaf Rice

FISH

Individual Kilkeel Seafood “Chowder” and Mash Pie

Smoked Cooley Fish and Chips with Tartare Sauce

Hot Smoked Salmon, Horseradish, Crushed Comber Potato’s, Garden Pea Veloute and Watercress

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN

Naomi’s Thai Curry with Butternut Squash, Spinach and Coriander and Rice

Salted Chilli Tempura Vegetables with Yasmine Rice and Green Coconut Curry

Vegan Chili Bowl with Herb Scented Rice and Tortilla

Chickpea Fritters with Beetroot Quinoa and Romanesco Sauce

SWEET BOWLS

1 Bowl Per Guest £5.10

2 Bowls Per Guest £7.80

Summer Berry Pavlova

Mini Pistachio Crème Brulee

Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with Caramel Anglaise

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream

Sticky Bramley Apple Tart with Clotted Cream


*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

STREET FOOD

The Perfect Birthday, Corporate Party or Informal Celebration Offering

We recommend Selecting 3 options per guest


Chicken Pad Thai £7.80- ( can be cooked live)

Crispy Fish and Chips Bamboo Boats with Tartar Sauce -£5.10 

Seafood and Chorizo Paella- £8.34 (can be cooked live)

Spiced Chicken Empanadas- £7.80

Smokey Pork BBQ Tacos with Pineapple and Chilli Salsa- £7.80

Crispy Artichoke and Tenderstem Fritters with Lemon and Coriander Aioli- £7.14

Sesame Falafel Flatbreads with Tahini and Pickled Red Cabbage- £6.50

Mexican Beef Burrito, Mexican Rice and Beans, Salsa, Guacomole, Sour Cream and Cheese - £13.14 (can be cooked live)

Slices of Hot Salami Pizza £5.10

Spiced Buttermilk Chicken Tenders in BBQ Sauce served in a Romaine and Caesar Wrap £7.14

Golaith Burger 5oz Shorthorn Steak Burger with Sweet Pickled Red Onions, Vine Tomoato, Blue Cheese and Belfast Stoat Mustard £8.34

Red Onion Bhaji with Cucumber and Coriander Riata -£7.80

BBQ Pulled Pork in a Buttermilk Bap with Apple Slaw, Black Mustard Leaves - £7.80

Crispy Duck Pancakes with Cucumber, Spring Onions, Hoi Sin and Crispy Chili and Garlic Oil- £9.00

Tiger Prawn Skewer with Fine Roasted Pepper, Oyster Mushrooms and Red Thai Curry Dressing- £7.14

*Above prices exclude Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate

BARBEQUE BUFFET


MEAT OPTIONS ( SELECT 2 OPTIONS )

Smoked Paprika and Garlic Irish Pork Loin Chops with Roasted Pepper and Sage, Parsley and Apple Dressing £8.10

BBQ Lemon Thyme and Saffron Chicken Fillets with Charred Scallions, Roast Cherry Vine Tomatoes and Tomatoes and Tarragon Honey Dressing

£7.80

BBQ Provencal Chicken with Tomato, Basil & Red Onion Salsa

£7.80

Marinated Irish Lamb Legs with Charred Scallions, Rosemary, Garlic & Olive Oil

£11.94

Spiced Chicken with Pak Choi & Thai Red Curry Dressing

£7.80

Chargrilled Irish Hereford Sirloin of Beef with Salsa Verde and Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

£19.80

BBQ Chicken with Charred Scallions and Honey Truffle Dressing

£7.80

Marinated Irish Lamb Legs with Garlic, Roast Tomatoes, Olive Oil & Robust Herbs with Mint Riata

£11.94

Grilled langoustines with Smoked Chilli Flakes, lemon, Garlic & Coriander Sesame Dressing

£9.94

Chargrilled Cornfed Chicken Fillet with Charred Pak Choi Red, Thai Soy Honey dressing

£7.80

BBQ Salmon with Lemon & Chervil, Charred Asparagus

£11.94

Belfast Ale Braised Beef Brisket with BBQ Red Onions, Beer Balsamic Glaze

£10.20

Marinated Chicken with Thai Spices, Lemongrass, Chilli & Coriander Dressing

£7.80

Steak-Burgers with Caramelised Onions

£6.60

Quails Irish Pork Sausages

£3.60

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers

£6.00




SALAD OPTIONS (SELECT 3 OPTIONS)

Carrot, Chickpea and Golden Sultanas Salad with Honey & Orange Dressing

£1.80

New Comber Potato Salad with Spearmint and Dill

£1.80

Red Cabbage Slaw with Spiced Clandeboye Yoghurt Dressing and Toasted Almonds

£1.80

Vine Tomato, Sweet Red Onion & Feta Salad

£1.80

Yellow Door Kitchen Garden Leaves with Honey and Mustard Dressing

£1.80

Crisp Romaine Lettuce with Black Pepper Mayo Dressing and Shaved Parmesan

£1.80

Slow Roast Beetroot Salad with Minted Yogurt Dressing and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

£1.80

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with Harissa & Thai Basil

£2.40

Thai Noodle Salad with Pak Choi and Sweet Chilli

£1.80

Orzo Pasta Salad with Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto

£1.80

ADDITIONAL SIDE ORDERS

Baby Barbequed Comber Potatoes Roasted in Olive Oil with Rock Salt

£2.40

Selection of Yellow Door Speciality Bread

£0.60

Selection of Homemade Chutney, Mustards & Relishes

£0.60

*Add a Dessert Buffet ( 3 options) or a Single plated Dessert followed by Tea and Coffee to your menu, ask our events team for further details on pricing and options.

*Above prices exclude Crockery, Cutlery, Equipment and Staff, contact our events team for a detailed Estimate.


HOT BUFFET

1 White Meat Dish

1 Red Meat Dish

Vegetarian Option Available

Potato, Rice or another Starch (Choose 1)

Selection of 2 Salads or Selection of Vegetables (Choice Depends on Hot Dish Selection and Season)

Buffet Dessert Table

(selection of 2) or Single Plated Dessert

Tea and Coffee

£38.34 per Guest includes Crockery and Cutlery ( excludes Staff and Equipment)

Price per Guest also includes the Below items

Green Garden Herb Salad with Yellow Door Dressing

Selection of Yellow Door Specialty Breads

A Selection of Sauces and Chutneys

BEEF DISHES

Braised Irish Beef Bourguignon with Caramelised Pearl Onions and Red Wine

Braised Beef Stroganoff with Dijon and Bushmills Cream

Braised Beef Readang

Five Hour Braised Irish Hereford Beef Chuck with Mc Grath’s Ale, Bacon and Sweet Onions

Classic Lasagne

POULTRY DISHES

Saute  Rockvale Chicken Fillets with Leek, Smoked Bacon and Dijon Cream Sauce

Saute Rockvale Chicken Fillets with Spiced Chorizo, Roast Vine Tomato and Rioja Stew

Thai Spiced Chicken with Charred Asian Vegetables Red Curry

Dressing Crispy Barbary Duck Cassoulet with White Beans

LAMB DISHES

Traditional Irish Stew

Slow Cooked Lamb Tagine with Confit Lemon and Moroccan Spices

Irish Lamb Hotpot with Root Vegetables and Redcurrant Port Gravy

PORK DISHES

Braised Pork with Armagh Cider, Caramelised Apples, Wholegrain Mustard, Pearl Onions and Purple Sage

Yellow Door Smokey BBQ Ribs

Sweet Cure Bacon Chops with Sweet Apricots and Italian Parsley, Fried Apple and Light Thyme Jus

FISH DISHES

Home Smoked Kilkeel Haddock, Leek, Mature Cheddar and Pommery

Mustard Sauce Individual Kilkeel Seafood “Chowder” and Mash Pie

Roast Salmon with Simons Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

Stuffed Baked Courgettes with Cashew Nut and Wild Rice

Cauliflower, Pea and Spinach Tagine with Sweet and Sour Aubergines

Honey Roast Squash with Thai Green Cauliflower Curry, Coriander and Jasmine Rice

SIDES

Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes

Baby Roast Potatoes with Olive Oil and Rosemary

Champ

Honey Roast Root Vegetables Medley of Greens with Herb Butter

Wild Rocket Salad with House Dressing and Cherry Vine Tomatoes

SALADS

Jilly’s Slow Roast Beetroot Salad with Minted Yogurt Dressing and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Cajun Potato Salad with Fire Roast Peppers, Spanish Chorizo and Flat Leaf Parsley

Orzo Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pesto

Traditional Coleslaw

Thai Noodle Salad with Asian Vegetables and Simon’s Homemade

Sweet Chilli Seasonal Super Salad with Pulses, Grains and Guava Vinegar Dressing


BUFFET DESSERTS

Passion Fruit and Carrot Cake Lemon Drizzle

Lemon Meringue Pie

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Red Berry Crumble

Dressed Pavlova

Strawberry Cheesecake

Yellowman Cheesecake

Clandeboye Yogurt and Honey Cheesecake

*All Desserts are accompanied by Berry Compote and Vanilla Cream




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

Kilkeel Seafood Chowder with Saffron Rouille  

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

Warm Salad of Langoustines and Pinkertons Pork Fillet with Almond Aioli, Smoked Paprika Oil Dressing, Baby Herbs and Manchego Shavings 

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 GardenLeaves, 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 

Rare Roast Mourne Shorthorn Fillet of Beef Salad with Oxtail and Caramelised Onion Fritters, Pickled Shallots, Kearney Blue Cheese Cream and Watercress Pesto 

Smoked Spring Chicken Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Asparagus, Crispy Confit Wing, Pea Shoots with White Truffle and Parmesan Dressing   

Home Smoked Barbary Duck with Pink Grapefruit, Sweet Pickled Vegetable and Endive Salad, Bramley Apple and Fig Chutney


FISH FIRST COURSE

Pan-Seared Irish Sea Scallops with Lightly Pickled Cucumber and Carrots, Vanilla Citrus Dressing, Baby Sorrel and Sweet Basil Cress 

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

Roasted Home-Grown Beets with Goats Cheese Brûlée, Bramley Apple Soda, Orange Segments and Roasted Hazelnut Honey 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 Irish Dry-Aged Sirloin of Beef with Gratin Dauphinoise, Shallot Puree,Buttered Greens, Roast Carrots Bordelaise Jus 

Slow Braised Mourne Shorthorn Brisket with Peppered Caramelised Onion Purée, Crispy Shallot Fritter, Dauphinoise Potato and Summer Vegetables

Roast Irish Hereford Beef Fillet, With Oxtail and Caramelised Onion Fritter, Chive Champ, Truffled Greens, Wild Mushroom and Sherry Vinegar Jus 

Roast Mourne Shorthorn Sirloin and Slow Cooked Short Rib, Roast Onion Mash, Baby Beetroot, Asparagus and Port 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 

Roast Irish Chicken Fillet with Spring Truffle and Hazelnut Pesto, Sauté of Spring Vegetables, Roast ChickenJuices and Comber Potatoes 

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 Carnbrook Sugar Pit Best End of Pork with Fondant Potato, Roast Hispi Cabbage, Armagh Bramley Apple Puree, Armagh Cider Gravy


VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN MAIN COURSE

Wild Mushroom Stroganoff Pie with all Butter Pastry

Soft Herb Gnocchi Grattan Pot with Broad Bean, Parmesan Mornay Sauce, Grilled Asparagus, Roast Cherry Vine Tomatoes and Frisee Salad

Spicy Green Chickpea Cakes with Coconut Curry Dahl and Charred Scallions

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower in Hot Chilli Tomato Sauce with Asian Slaw and Coriander Salad

Hazelnut Roast Celeriac with Maple Roast Vegetables with Truffle Pesto and Crispy Parsnips

Miso Charred Aubergine with Braised Red Rice, Red Cabbage and Beetroot Kimchi, Garlic and Coriander Oil


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 Chocolate Macaron

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 with Sweet Mascarpone Cream, Fresh Strawberries and Summer Berry Champagne Sauce

Modern Style Lemon Meringue Tart, with Meringue Drops, Mascarpone Gelato and Summer Berries  

Rum and Raisin Bread and Butter Pudding with Caramelised Banana Ice Cream, Rum Soaked Raisins, Salted Caramel Sauce

Rich Dark Chocolate and Orange Fondant with Buttermilk Ice Cream, Kumquat Puree, Fennel and Orange Caramel Glass

Spiced Armagh Bramley Apple and Hedgerow Berrry Eton Mess with Hazlenut Praline Caramel Crisp


TASTING PLATES OF YELLOW DOOR DESSERTS 


MY FAVOURITES

Hot Sticky Toffee Pudding

Banoffi Cheesecake

Vanilla Ice Cream


THE ITALIAN JOB

Milk Chocolate and Amaretto Mousse

Classic Tiramisu

Frangelico Ice Cream


STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

Strawberries and Crème Patisserie Mille Feuille

Strawberry Sorbet

Coconut Cream Panna Cotta and Strawberry Gel


CLASSIC ASSIETTE

Hot Chocolate Fondant

Crème Brulee Egg with Chocolate Soil and Raspberry Biscotti

Strawberry Sorbet




THREE EGGS IN A BOX


CHOCOLATE EGGS

White Chocolate and Passionfruit Egg

Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Egg

Milk Chocolate and Caramel Egg

Toasted Brioche Soldiers


CHEESECAKE EGGS

Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake

Lemon Curd and Yoghurt Cheesecake

Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Love Heart Shortbread


CHEESE TABLE OR BOARD

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

£5.70 per Guest

All our Cheese boards are presented with our finest Crusty Bread, Yellow Door Chutney, Roasted Nuts and a selection of Biscuits and Fruit accompaniments.

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 £150 charge payable before the tasting.

SPECIAL DIETARY GUESTS

Please do not feel like you have to design your menu around special dietary requests. We can accommodate your guest’s allergies/food intolerance by altering your chosen menu. Please do feel free to give us the name of your special dietary guests and requests ten days before your event 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.

FINAL EVENT DETAILS

We ask that you give us your final guests numbers 10 days in advance of your Event. 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. 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 Event 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 25% booking fee, no further payments are required until post event when you will be invoiced the remaining 75% which is payable within 30days.


Please select your preferred menu from the above brochure, send it across to our team of events managers who will supply you with a priced menu and itemised estimate based on your approximate guest number and venue.

If you have any further questions regarding the brochure or would like further advice on menu selection, please do not hesitate to contact us.