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A Little Christmas Sparkle…


With Christmas coming there are lots of opportunities to get together with friends and family to share a meal and celebrate the arrival of the festive season.

To make your Christmas party extra special, we’ve put together a luxurious Christmas menu for the fixed price of just £14.50 per person, so you can enjoy the party and leave the catering to us.





Main Course

Choose any two from:

Braised Venison in Guinness and Port
Stuffed Chicken Roulades
Duck with Cranberries and Thyme
Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Fennel
Chicken and Clementine Tagine
Butternut Orzotto
Lamb and Date Tagine


Side Dishes

Potatoes Boulangere with Sage
White Rice
New Potatoes
Homemade Bread Rolls

Salads

Choose any two from:

Christmas Salad
Chargrilled Peppers with Pomegranate
Coleslaw
Festive Couscous
Chickpea and Roasted Vegetables


Desserts

Choose any two from:

Maple Walnut Cheesecake with Caramelised Walnuts
Mincemeat and Apple Crumble Flan with Almonds
Mango and Almond Trifle
Fresh Fruit Platter
Chocolate and Raspberry Christmas Roulade

- All served with fresh cream

Complimentary

This menu is served with the following refreshments:

Orange juice
Apple juice
Mineral water

If you are planning a drinks reception for your Christmas party this year, you might also like our Cocktail Canapés menu.

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Extra Sparkle


If you want to dazzle your guests at your next cocktail party, offer them more than just nibbles.

Our handmade cocktail canapés provide a deliciously decadent dimension to any party, at a cost of only £2.75 per dish per person.



Canapés

Crostini topped with:
Prawn and Tomato Salsa
Prosciutto and Pear
Turkey and Cranberry

Mini Lamb Kebabs with Garlic and Mint Dip

Lamb Kofta with Humous Dip

Rep Pepper Tartlets

Crudites with two dips

Pimento, Corn and Bacon Spirals

Greek Kebabs

Cashew and Basil Tarts

Chicken with Avocado Boats

Potato Wedges with Dips

Steamed Chilli Prawns

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No paper plates allowed!



We pride ourselves in providing high quality catering services to all of our clients. All of our food is freshly prepared within 24 hours of your event and presented with style.

Because we offer an end to end service, when you use Tilsmere as your caterer, the idea is that all you do is turn up and enjoy your event.

So, if you call us, expect attention to detail, creative menus and the best, most mouthwatering recipes, personally prepared. Our objective is to exceed your expectations.




Our service standards include:

  • White linen tablecloths for the buffet area
  • China crockery
  • Stainless steel cutlery
  • Napkins
  • Fruit juice and sparkling water served in paris wine goblets

All provided with our compliments when you book us for any type of event.




It is a pleasure to find a service which provides just what you want, but is flexible enough to cater for last minute needs – Keith & Liz Cooper, Hawley



We also take care of EVERYTHING for you…

  • Planning
  • Preparation
  • Delivery
  • Clearing away
  • Washing up!




You were so efficient at setting everything up and whisking it all away at the end – Sue, Sarah and Samantha, Croydon



Find out more…


- Our recipes
- Delivery area
- Our history and ethos

Look at our menus…


- Barbecues and garden parties
- Luxury dinner parties
- Hot buffets
- lots more…

Book your event


- Make a booking

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Our very own recipe app!


We are delighted to announce that our brand new Tilsmere Recipe Book is now available as an app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, featuring 50 of our favourite recipes.

The app gives you easy-to-follow instructions, mouthwatering new photography, and some really clever features to make cooking and scaling your favourite Tilsmere recipes a piece of cake.

The Tilsmere Recipe App is only £1.99 on the iTunes App Store. We are already planning future updates to add even more recipes, making it even better value for money.

Available on the App Store


Highlights


We have chosen a range of substantial family meals, simple treats and stress-free dinner party centrepieces to give you an option for every occasion.

Here’s just a taste of what’s inside…

  • Apricot and Lamb Tagine
  • Italian Chicken
  • Saffron Risotto with Vine Tomatoes
  • Bluewater Summer Salad
  • Creamy Crisp Green Salad with Guacamole
  • Curried Chickpea Salad
  • Spicy Casablanca Couscous
  • Chocolate Cherry Roulade
  • Molten Chocolate Pudding
  • Rhubarb and Ginger Pavlova
  • Yoghurt Infused Pannacotta





Features

  • 50 delicious recipes
  • Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions
  • Adjustable serving numbers to help you scale each recipe up or down
  • Flexible shopping list, organised by aisle or by recipe
  • Pre-programmed timers to help you time cooking steps with a single tap
  • Clear allergy and calorie information for each dish
  • Simple recipe search by ingredient or recipe name
  • Options to set your choice of measurement units
  • Specially designed interface for both iPhone and iPad


Browse through our screenshots to get a feel for the app or

Buy Now


Review the App

We really want to hear what you think of the app, so please do review it on the iTunes App Store or drop us an email at catering@tilsmere.com.

If you are a food blogger and would like to review our recipe app on your site, please contact us for a special promotional code.

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Only £15
+ postage and packaging

A no-fuss cookbook full of family favourites


The new Tilsmere Recipe Book features some of the most popular recipes that we produce for our catering clients, as well as some new treats.

From convenient slow cooker recipes for busy professionals, to vibrant salads and sumptuous desserts, this book is perfect for anyone who wants more flavour and less fuss from their food.

For the entertainers amongst you, we have also included some of our favourite dinner party recipes so you can dazzle your guests with restaurant quality food, without the stress!

Highlights

We’ve included our own family favourites, together with our most requested catering dishes to bring you a mixture of great recipes to suit any occasion. Find out what’s inside…

Innovative Design

All of our recipes are presented in our unique, flowchart layout, which gets rid of all the fluff and guides you simply through the steps. Find out more…

Sample Recipe

Want to see an try a recipe for yourself before you buy? Why not indulge yourself with our White Chocolate Mousse, served with fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis. See the recipe as it appears in the book…

Buy a Copy

Convinced already? Buy a copy now…



Highlights


There are 124 recipes in total, including…

  • Baked Oriental Salmon
  • Chicken Fajitas
  • Christiano de Martin’s Lamb
  • Mexican Three-Bean Chilli Hotpot
  • New Zealand-Style Nachos
  • Saffron Risotto with Vine Tomatoes
  • Avocado and Macademia Nut Salad
  • Curried Chickpea Salad
  • Greek Village Salad
  • Spicy Casablanca Cous Cous
  • Berry Choux Buns
  • Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Soufle
  • Toffee Apple Mille Feuille
  • Yoghurt-Infused Pannacotta






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Innovative Design



We have pioneered an innovative new recipe design that cuts out the waffle and helps you to easily follow the recipe on a step-by-step basis.

Our design uses flowcharts, which guide you through the basic process and provide you with optional tips so you can customise the recipe to suit you, your family and your guests. We use only authentic photographs of the genuine, home cooked dishes to illustrate our books, and provide clear health and hygiene advice as standard in each recipe.

Our aim is to give you a simple, easy way to cook without all of the prose and fuss of many modern cookery books.

To give you an idea, here’s an example to get your appetite going…


Sample Recipe: White Chocolate Mousse




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Buy A Copy

To buy a now copy simply complete the form below to place an order. We will get in touch by telephone to arrange payment and delivery to suit you.

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We will send your purchase to you by first class post within 7 days. Call us if you would like to request special delivery.

We accept:



Cheques should be made payable to Tilsmere.
Credit card payments will attract a 2.5% handling fee.

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Raise a glass to the season!


When you hold your next garden party, you ought to be enjoying the time with your guests and a glass (or two!) of wine. You shouldn’t be slaving over hot coals trying to avoid incinerating the sausages. You need to invite Tilsmere along.

We can bring a chef, a gas-powered barbecue and high quality ingredients along to the party. We cook everything fresh on site and can provide a wide selection of flame-grilled dishes to suit even “fussy” eaters. Whether you want a relaxed garden barbecue or a bit of excitement with a spit roast centre-piece, we can help.


Feature Pieces

Spit Roasted Pig (£POA)
Spit Roasted Lamb (£POA)

Barbecue Menu

Chicken Drumsticks (£0.95 pp)
Sausages (£0.95 pp)
Minute Steaks (£2.84 pp)
Spare Ribs (£1.58 pp)
Lamb Kebabs (£3.78 pp)*
Chicken Breasts (£2.36 pp)*
Beef Burgers (£1.58 pp)
Vegetarian Burgers (£1.58 pp)
Vegetarian Sausages (£0.98 pp)
Vegetable Kebabs (£2.68 pp)
Stuffed Peppers (£2.68 pp)
Salmon in Lime and Dill (£2.36 pp)

* Prepared with Halal meat, if required

Accompaniments

Selection of Three Salads (£6.14 pp)
Hot New Potatoes (£1.58 pp)
Floured Burger Rolls (£0.46 pp)
Seeded Burger Rolls (£0.25 pp)
Hot Dog Rolls (£0.28 pp)
Burger Accompaniments (£2.36 pp)

Desserts

Choice of Two Desserts (£7.88 pp)

Staff

Our staff prepare the hot food on site and can help to ensure that your party goes with a swing – from making sure everyone has a full glass to clearing up as the event unfolds.

Serving Staff: £10.00 per hour
Chef: £15.00 per hour
Senior Chef: £20.00 per hour

Please note: Our mandatory staffing levels for barbecues are:

Senior Chef: One hour (cooking)
Chef: Two hours (serving)

Extras

If you’re looking for more options, including marinaded meats or additional vegetarian or vegan options, please let us know when booking.

Our prices include use of our china crockery and serving dishes, stainless steel cutlery, napkins and white linen table cloths for the serving area.

Suppliers

We are proud to use meat provided by our local butcher: Reeves Butchers.

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A personally tailored dining experience…


The perfect wedding needs a divine menu and superb service.

This wedding buffet menu was designed to accompany a Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed wedding celebration, but suggest your own theme to us and we will design you a menu with equal flair and attention to detail.


Price available upon request




A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
A Meal in Three Acts



The Passion of Theseus

In which Theseus and Hippolyta plan their wedding and order Philostrate to organise the merriment

Warm goats’ cheese tart with mix leaf salad and balsamic dressing

___________

The Choices of Hermia

In which Egeus brings forth his daughter Hermia for judgement to Theseus. According to Athenian law, Hermia has three choices: marry the man of Egeus’ choosing, banishment to a nunnery for life, or death itself. How would thou choose in her place?


Marriage to Demitrius

A tagine of spiced lamb with apricots

or

Banishment to ye nunnery

Chicken breast wrapped in pancetta

or

Death

Red pepper and beef casserole

Whichsoever choice thy makest, thy plate and thus thy palate may be fulfilled many times over.

___________

Accompaniments

Freshly baked bread rolls
Buttered new potatoes

Tomato, red pepper, onion and basil salad
Fruity rice salad
Minted couscous and pea salad

___________

The Magic Potions


The Love Juice

Peaches in brandy

A Faerie’s Delight

White chocolate and raspberry roulade

Puck’s Preference

Cheese and biscuits

Fresh ground coffee

___________

Epilogue

In which Puck asks you for your forgiveness and approval, and to urge you to remember this day as though it had all been a dream.
Thy appetites being satisfied, we release thee now to dance and merriment.
But Sirra, do not consume overmuch of strong meade perforce thy other appetites be wilted

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Lights, camera, action!


We enjoy entertaining and making the food part of the fun.

Take the stress out of your next dinner party by inviting us to cook, serve and clear away for you with a sense of theatre.

We will custom-design an original menu to suit your tastes and theme, like this Movie-Themed six course meal.

Price available on request




The Hors Whisperer

Duck and chicken appetizers

___________

Goats Busters

Parcels of marinaded goats’ cheese with a dressed salad

or

Jaws

Jumbo prawns on a green salad

___________

Silence of the Lambs

Fillet of lamb on a potato and celeriac galette with leek spaghetti

or

Arabian Nights

Lemon, broccoli and sesame roast chicken with a summer salad

___________

Butterscotch Cassidy and the Citrus Kid

Homemade cream of coconut ice cream in a citrus tuile with lime and butterscotch sauce

___________

A Brie Too Far

A selection of Somerset cheese and biscuits

___________

The Good, The Bad and The Drunk

Coffee and liqueurs

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Warm up and eat up


Whether your event is for 10 or 100 people, a home-cooked, hot buffet meal could be the key to success. We offer a wide choice of delicious dishes, freshly prepared and delivered to you for £12.60 per head.


Minimum numbers apply





Main Course

Choose any two from:

Chicken paprika
Curried lemon chicken
Moroccan-style chicken with almonds
Tarragon Chicken
Coq au vin

______

Red pepper and beef casserole
Chilli beef and beans
Boef bourguignon
Beef in red wine

______

Spicy coconut lamb
Lamb en daube
Spiced apricot and lamb tagine
Indian lamb

______

Mushroom lasagne
Vegetable and lentil samba
Shepherds bean pie


Side Dishes

Freshly baked bread rolls
Buttered new potatoes

Salads

Choose any three from:

Caribbean mixed bean and cashew salad
Minted cucumber and tom tom salad
Fruity rice and cashew salad
Minted couscous, pea and mustard seed salad
Tomato, onion and basil salad
Green village salad
Caesar salad
Curried chickpea salad
Cool carrot, cumin and lemon salad
Gazpacho salad
Pasta salad
Creamy crisp green salad with guacamole

Desserts

Choose any two from:

Poached pears in red wine
Mango trifle
Chocolate cherry roulade
Raspberry flan
Chocolate cheesecake
Chocolate profiteroles
Tofu cheesecake
Boozy caramel oranges
Fresh fruit salad
Peach melba cheesecake
Seasonal fruit pavlova
Tofee apple mille feuille
Fresh fruit platter with passionfruit cream

- All served with fresh cream

Complimentary

This menu is served with the following refreshments:

Orange juice
Apple juice
Mineral water

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