Reception and party menu

Searcys at Bath’s
Historic Venues
Established in 1847, Searcys have been at the
Assembly Rooms, the Roman Baths and the
Pump Room since 2004, providing catering for
unique events in these exquisite venues in the
social heart of the city.
Our partnership with the
Assembly Rooms, the Roman
Baths and the Pump Room is a
rewarding and long-standing
one. With his team our Head
Chef, Mark Pearson, takes
great pride in producing food
of an exceptionally high quality.
Together they have created
a selection of dishes with the
emphasis on careful
seasoning, subtle flavours
and simple garnishes.
Searcys also work in partnership
with some of Bath’s leading
suppliers who share our
passion for sourcing the best
local produce.
These include Bartlett and
Sons Butcher, Bath Bakery,
The Thoughtful Bread Company
and Mumfords Vineyard.
We believe that the quality
of our food is matched by
professional but friendly,
attentive service, real flexibility
and a true understanding of
our clients’ needs.
Whatever your requirements
you can rest assured that
Searcys at the Assembly Rooms,
the Roman Baths and the
Pump Room will provide quality
catering and a seamless service
within the most unique and
stunning venues in Bath.
Searcys at Bath’s Historic Venues
The Pump Room | Stall Street | Bath | BA1 1LZ
01225 444477 | carolyn.brown@searcys.co.uk (Pump Room)
emma.pleydell@searcys.co.uk (Assembly Rooms)
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The Pump Room and Assembly Rooms are managed by
Bath & North East Somerset Council and catering is provided by Searcys
Reception & Party Food
Bowl Food
A little more substantial than canapés or as an excellent accompaniment to
a canapé selection, our bowl food is freshly cooked to order and served to
your guests on trays. Choose your preferred dishes – delicious comfort food for
the winter or lighter salads ideal for the summer months. Or let us guide you
further and put a seasonal menu together for you.
Menus from £14.85 per guest to include your choice of three bowl food
dishes with two canapé desserts.
Additional dishes at £3.95 per dish. Canapé desserts at £3.60 for two.
Hot Meat
Maize fed chicken marinated with tomato, chorizo and rice
Braised beef with baby onions, bacon, red wine and creamed potato
Hock of Wiltshire ham, bubble & squeak with Cheddar sauce
Shepherd's pie with mint drizzle
Hot Fish
Cornish crab cakes with noodles, coriander and chilli salad
Cod & prawn fish pie with gratin dauphinoise
Megrim sole goujons with hand cut chips and tartare sauce
Pan fried seared salmon with wild rice and chive cream
Hot Vegetarian
Roast sweet potato, wilted spinach and baby onions with basil pesto
Wild mushroom & leek risotto with pecorino and garlic oil
Parsnip & green chilli curry with rice, cashews and toasted coconut
Penne pasta with peas, tarragon cream and Parmesan shavings
Salads
Smoked chicken Caesar salad
Grilled seasonal vegetables with minted cous cous, goat's cheese and harissa
Baby potatoes with sun blushed tomato, Kalamata olive and tapenade drizzle
Seared tuna niçoise
Smoked salmon & tiger prawn cocktail
Hot Bowl Food Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce
Apple & cinnamon crumble with vanilla sauce
Chocolate bread & butter pudding with clotted cream
Cold Canapé Desserts
Egg custard tart
Mini pavlova with strawberry fool
Rich chocolate pot with orange confit
Fresh fruit with mint syrup
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Finger Buffet
All our sandwiches are freshly made with delicious breads from
Bath Bakery and The Thoughtful Bread Company.
Menus from £14.00 per guest based on your choice of 7 items
Additional items at £2.00 each
Sandwiches & Wraps (1/2 round – 1 item)
Your choice of wrap, sandwich (white or brown),
bloomer or ciabatta with any of the below fillings:
Bath soft cheese and homemade apple chutney | Houmous, feta & carrot
Oak smoked Scottish salmon | Free-range egg and watercress mayonnaise
Smoked ham and Dijon mustard | Roast chicken with tarragon mayonnaise
Pastrami and gherkin mayonnaise | Roast red pepper & mozzarella
West Country roast beef and creamed horseradish
Hot Meat
Jerk chicken with coriander yoghurt
Mini hot dogs with homemade ketchup
Beef burgers with caramelised onion relish
Hot Fish
Anchovy, garlic & black olive sourdough pizza
Cod and chips with mushy peas
Crispy prawn with sweet chilli dipping sauce
Hot Vegetarian
Spinach & ricotta risotto cake
Potato rosti with sour cream & chives
Leek & Bath Ale rarebit with onion confit
Cold Meat
West Country chicken liver parfait with Somerset apple jam
Smoked ham & mushroom tart
Traditional pork pie
Cold Fish
Olive crisp bread with smoked salmon and lime marmalade
Crayfish cocktail wrap with smoked paprika
Smoked haddock & sour cream tartlet
Cold Vegetarian
Quickes Cheddar scones with red onion chutney
Skewer of buffalo mozzarella, sun dried tomato and roasted aubergine
Spiced chickpea pâté with sun blush tomato
Desserts
Dark chocolate brownies | Caramel meringue fool with blueberries
Mini lemon & raspberry tarts | Coffee & chocolate choux pastries
Seasonal fruit skewers | Chocolate shots with clotted cream
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Canapés
Our canapés are creatively presented to your guests on an eclectic
and imaginative range of serviceware.
Full cocktail reception from £14.40 per guest (minimum 8 per guest)
Pre-dinner cocktail reception from £7.20 per guest (minimum 4 per guest)
Hot Meat Canapés
Smoked bacon & thyme risotto cakes £1.80
Venison sausages with Cumberland sauce £1.80
Cottage pie with Quickes Mature Cheddar £1.80
Local fillet of beef with Roquefort and horseradish dips £2.10
Hot Fish Canapés
Chilli marinated scallops with coriander and lemongrass Skewered tiger prawns with aioli dip Organic salmon goujons with mushy peas and capers Cornish crab & spring onion cakes with chilli saffron mayonnaise £2.20
£1.95
£1.80
£2.10
Hot Vegetarian Canapés
Filo pastry cup with tarragon & wild mushroom ragout Cheese, onion & mustard muffins Vegetable spring roll with sweet dipping sauce Bath soft cheese tartlet with caramelised onion chutney £1.90
£2.10
£1.95
£2.10
Cold Meat Canapés
Spiced chicken skewers with peanut dip Wiltshire lamb fillet on rosemary loaf with pea purée and mint jelly Duck liver parfait with orange marmalade Fillet of West County beef with a tarragon & garlic croûte £1.80
£2.10
£1.95
£2.10
Cold Fish Canapés
Peppered smoked mackerel mousse on a granary toast Seared tuna with sweet pickled ginger & black pepper dipping sauce Smoked salmon & soft cheese pikelet with dill Onion, olive & anchovy tartlet with fresh herbs £1.80
£2.20
£1.95
£1.80
Cold Vegetarian Canapés
Goat’s cheese toast with chilli jam Asparagus & shallot tart with lemon & Somerset butter sauce Chilli & sweetcorn blinis with mascarpone & mango salsa Compton Basset Blue cheese mousse with Claret poached pear £1.80
£1.90
£1.80
£1.80
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Dessert Canapés
Blueberry brûlée shot Strawberry & vanilla shortbread Chocolate shots with clotted cream Caramelised pineapple skewers with honey mascarpone Toffee and banana tart £1.90
£1.90
£1.80
£1.90
£1.80
Cocktail Bites
A selection of simple cocktail bites presented for your guests to help
themselves, to include the following:
Kettle chips
Luxury mixed smoked nuts
Baked chilli rounds
Green olives filled with feta cheese
Spicy sesame peanuts
Olives stuffed with sundried tomato
£2.25 per guest
(Minimum of 20 portions to be ordered)
We work on minimum numbers of 40 guests, quoting individually for smaller parties.
All prices are excluding VAT.
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