One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. VIRGINIA WOOLF
We cannot begin to thank you enough for your part in our day. The food was beyond fantastic and your service was absolutely amazing! Everyone said it was the best food they’ve ever had. Truly brilliant. We really did have the best wedding day ever and we have you to thank for that so much, we would recommend you to anyone and everyone!!” Bride July 2011
Welcome to EJ Catering EJ Catering is a vibrant company with 12 years of experience, knowledge and confidence, led by the creative talents of Emma Jenkins. Emma trained at Cordon Bleu cookery school in London in 1992 and then took off travelling around the world, working in France, Ecuador, Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Inspired by her life long passion for food and with the strap line ‘stirring the soul’, Emma has set a standard for how catering
should be, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to create dishes that look, smell and taste extraordinary. Although her cooking style is rooted in classical French cuisine, she has been inspired by the foods and sights discovered around the world.
To us, every client is individual, so attention to detail is all important. We work with small and large numbers and will help you find the perfect venue, create the right look – and turn your ideas into the ultimate event.
Creating a menu, co-ordinating, staffing and planning an event is as important as the cooking. At EJ Catering we understand that it’s not merely a statement of the dishes. Our team of professionals use fresh, organic ingredients combined with an energetic and flexible approach that allows us to create a menu that suits your personal tastes.
Talk to us about your event to see why we are different, and whilst our menu range is extensive, we’re always willing to create individual menus and price any specific dishes on request.
Whether travelling or working, Emma was constantly drawn to new food ideas, interesting and unusual ingredients, stimulating tastes, aromas and alternative artistic presentation approaches. Emma’s passion for cooking has helped to create a new style of food….an edible orgy of taste sensations. Emma Jenkins, 2011
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Make the right impression with food
I would like to formally thank you and your team for all the hard work that was put into making the True Taste Food and Drink Awards ceremony such a success. It was a great evening and I have had many compliments on your food, as well as the service on the evening. It was not an easy task and in difficult circumstances but you coped admirably! In particular I would like to thank you for your attention to detail, patience and dedication to the project, including your efficient responses to all our queries.” Nerys, Howel Food, on behalf of Welsh Government True Taste Awards at Abergavenny Market Hall, Sit down à la Carte, 19th November 2009
Functions Organising a corporate event of any size can leave you with 101 things to do. EJ Catering has catered up to numbers of 600 and understands all the complexities to make it work and run smoothly. We supply a full service including: supervisors, waiting staff, crockery and cutlery, glass wear, linen, table decorations and wines. We can even assemble kitchens in the back of beyond, believe me we have some stories! Throwing a party at home can be equally daunting. We work efficiently and effectively, bringing everything we need with us and we always leave the kitchen tidier than when we found it!
EJ Catering regularly cater for: • Weddings • Gala banquets • Corporate à la carte dinner • Canapé and gastro canapé receptions
True Taste Awards 2010
Venues
It gave us great pleasure to, once again, cater for the most prestigious food event of the calendar year, the True Taste of Wales Awards 2010. It was held at Brithdir Hall in Haverdford West on 11th November 2010. We catered for over 500 of the nation’s award winning food suppliers.
EJ Catering works closely with many leading venues throughout South Wales.
• Conference and seminar buffets, hot or cold
True Taste Awards 2009
• Family parties, birthdays, christenings, celebrations, anniversaries and dinners
We were delighted to win the tender to cater for the True Taste of Wales Awards 2009 at Abergavenny Market Hall last year. The whole team were involved and learnt lots whilst responding to this new and exciting challenge.
• Office catering, quick and fresh buffets • Hog roast and BBQ
Listed on our web site are a number of venues that we work with reguarly, from the: historic and elegant, exciting and modern, wild and windy, romantic and peaceful, marquees and barns. EJ Catering can help you to pick the right one for your event. We are also very experienced at working discreetly within people’s homes, where we respect your space and leave your kitchen spotless!
Find out more about our function services at www.ejcatering.co.uk/functions
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Classically modern cuisine for all occasions
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at ej catering for making our conference dinner such a success. The meal was delicious and the catering team very professional. Particular thanks to Gail for her excellent leadership through the evening. I know some of our guests ‘ last minute demands, and the timing of the speeches, left the team with a challenge – but they delivered!” On behalf of the CIPFA Cymru Wales branch executive
Chard corn cobs with aromatic chilli salt
Salmon, prawn and scallop risotto with an aioli dressing
Free range chicken, fresh coconut and pineapple curry,
Free range chicken and chorizo cassoulet with a trio of
served on pea and rice in bamboo boats
beans in a rich red wine and smoked paprika sauce
Roast partridge, parsnip and bread sauce
Plated Main Buffets
Swedish meatballs in a homemade tomato sauce on
Jamaican BBQ Buffet
Free range chicken and spinach lasagne in a creamy
Functions Menus
Cod and Carmarthen ham saltimbocca
Here is a selection of some of our favorite menus ideal for corporate and family functions. Prices start at £10 per person.
Mini Welsh black beef burgers with spiced red pepper relish
Gastro Canapés
with a garlic lemon dressing
a bed of spaghetti tossed in olive oil, black pepper and rocket leaf
homemade pesto sauce with a crunchy parmesan Pea soup shot with ham hock
Jerk chicken thighs with sticky honey, rum and lime
crust, and an infused garlic and basil dressing
Starry parmesan shortbreads topped with cream,
Sword fish and king prawn skewers with
Authentic paella loaded with prawns, fish, free range
Welsh goats cheese and red onion jam
rock melon and ginger salsa
chicken, Spanish chorizo, peas, garlic, green beans,
Individual hand cut Welsh beef shepherd’s pie with Heinz 57 tomato ketchup
roasted sweet peppers and fresh herbs Crispy free range pork and cashew fritters
Chunky marinated aubergines with spiced
with a spiced apple salsa
beetroot hummus
Slow braised and roasted local belly pork served with a whiskey, raisin and apple compote
Woodland mushroom filo crackers with truffle oil
Check out our website for more information about our unique and mouthwatering menus including:
Spiced sweet potato wedges Coq au vin with smoky lardoons and caramelised baby onions
Jamaican BBQ Buffet, Fun with Finger Food, High Tea, Italian Canapés, Mediterranean Twist & Carving Joints, Wedding Breakfasts
Find out more about our menus at www.ejcatering.co.uk/functions
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Fresh beautifully prepared food
An enormous thank you for the incredible food you provided us on our wedding day. Everyone I have spoken to since has said it was the best food they’d ever tasted at a wedding! The steak was to die for and the desserts heavenly! Thank you for making our day so tasty! We have memories we shall treasure forever. Thanks for everything.” Connie Fisher (Singer), 2011
Wedding Services Congratulations ... let your journey begin. Having made the most important decision of your life, now let it take shape. We believe in fresh beautifully presented food, and our wedding menus and catering services are creative with a personal twist.
trained staff to lay tables, set up the bar and organise the reception area. We will supply the cutlery, crockery, linen and glasses for the reception, table, toast and evening. All these costs are included in our prices. We are the full package.
Additional Wedding Services
Wine
We also provide these additional services to help make your special day that extra bit special.
Champagnes, wines and reception cocktails ... we tailor these into packages to suit your menu, style and budget. Working closely with reputable suppliers in South Wales we are able to offer you a depth of knowledge and competitive prices. Leave us to worry about the transport logistics, the chilling, and the right quantity. We also recycle all the bottles.
• Tailored wines • Refreshing wedding reception cocktails
You’ll receive our full and delicious wedding menu pack. The next step is to come in for a meeting and canapés tasting with Emma. It’s an ideal opportunity to bounce ideas, pick our brains, discover delights – and tailor a wedding menu to suit your style, ideas and budget. We supply friendly, efficient and well
Your organisation, culinary expertise and, more importantly, patience, are outstanding!” Louise and Matt, Bride and Groom, Penrice Estate, Gower, July 2011
• Evening buffets • Cake tables, tables and chairs • Music • Venue selection
Find out more about our menus at www.ejcatering.co.uk/weddings
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“We were absolutely delighted with all aspects of your service last Saturday. The food was universally praised and the team couldn’t have been better. It made our celebration exactly as we wanted and reflects your very special talents and those of your colleagues” Lady Ross Cox, Chepstow August 2011
Wedding Menus Here’s a selection of some of our favorite wedding menus. Make sure you check our website for more tantalising menus. Prices start from £36.00 per person fully inclusive of hire, staff and vat.
Warm salad of seared beef fillet and blue cheese with
Roast rump of Welsh salt marsh lamb, bubble and
pine kernels and hazelnut dressing
squeak and a tomato and basil jus
Caramelised onion, Fourme D’ambert and poached
Slow cooked shoulder of Welsh lamb with butternut
pear tartlets
squash puree, sauté chestnut mushrooms and red
Desserts Individual dark chocolate and raspberry cheesecake Hazelnut and white chocolate parfait with dark cherry coulis
wine rosemary gravy Carpaccio of Brecon venison fillet, honey, soy and rosemary dressing
Starter
Vanilla pannacotta with homemade honeycomb Free range chicken supreme with lyonnaise potato, truffled ‘café au lait’ sauce and green vegetables
Strawberry and vanilla mille-feuille with Pimms coulis
Confit of Welsh duck, served with homemade
Lavender and dark chocolate mousse with homemade
cassoulet and a chicory, apple and walnut salad
sugar crusted scrolls
Pan fried wild sea bass on colcannon with a tomato
Light orange and champagne cake served vanilla
Smoked haddock chowder with fresh herbs and Parma ham, mozzarella and wild rocket salad with figs,
a crab beignet
pomegranate, mint and balsamic dressing Served with baskets of Artisan loafs Home tea-smoked duck breast with tomato and onion chutney, baby leaves and raisin bread
Main Course
and dill Pernod cream
cream and summer berries
Pembrokeshire cockle and local bacon risotto with
Char grilled fillet of Welsh Black Beef with dauphinois
Welsh loin of lamb with a herb crust, fondant potatoes
Rippled meringue filled with fresh local
sautéed samphire
potato, garlic and sesame fine beans and peppercorn
and palm glazed Chantenay carrots
strawberries and cream
Free range chicken saltimbocca with Parisian new
Caramel banana and date tarts with a Greek yoghurt sauce
sauce (£2.50 supplement) Home-cured gravad lax with wild thyme and lavender dressing and young leafs
Lemon sole and salmon parcels with seasonal
potatoes and a medley of summer vegetables
vegetables and a crab and saffron cream
Find out more about our gifts and vouchers at www.ejcatering.co.uk/weddingmenus
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EJ Catering | tel: 029 2033 1723 | email: info@ejcatering.co.uk | www.ejcatering.co.uk
Assiette of desserts
Exquisite menus that will inspire
EJ Catering, Unit P5, Capital Business Park, Capital Point, Parkway, Cardiff CF3 2PU tel mobile email
029 2033 1723 07974 810983 info@ejcatering.co.uk
www.ejcatering.co.uk