CATERED to you
We go above and beyond to source the finest local ingredients.
We specialise in crafting unforgettable wedding experiences and believe that every couple’s wedding should be a culinary journey. Our commitment to excellence extends to our team of expert chefs, who are passionate about using seasonal produce to create unforgettable dining experiences. Our team is dedicated to working with each of our couples to ensure every selection is perfect. We can also craft personalised menus to ensure each choice perfectly aligns with your tastes and preferences.
From the first bite to the last, your wedding will be a symphony of flavours, creating memories for you and your guests to remember for years to come.
Kate Grimes-Hillbrown Head of Private Events and Weddings weddings@chelmsfordcityracecourse.com
CLASSIC & DELUXECanapés
£8 PER PERSON CHOICE OF THREE
Meat
Honey and mustard glazed chipolatas
Soy, mirin and sake marinated yakitori chicken skewers (gf)
Angus beef sliders with aged cheddar and chutney
Confit duck bon-bon with plum sauce
Fish
Prawn cocktail on Little Gem (gf)
Smoked mackerel, wasabi and chive on a brioche croûte (gf*)
Cod goujons, tartare sauce and lemon
Salt and pepper squid with chilli
Vegetarian & Vegan
Mini jacket potatoes with caramelised onion and tomato chutney (gf) (vg)
Falafel with coriander yoghurt (gf) (vg)
Pumpkin and macadamia tartlet
Caprese salad with pesto and vegan cheese (gf) (vg)
£10 PER PERSON CHOICE OF THREE Deluxe
Meat
Sticky chicken bao bun
Mini croque monsieur (gf*)
Sticky bourbon pork belly with a sesame sprinkle (gf)
Szechuan cured beef with grated horseradish, white anchovy and parmesan on brioche (gf*)
Fish
Seared scallop with apple purée (gf)
Bloody Mary with king prawn garnish (gf)
Smoked haddock croquettes with a pea purée
Salmon and prawn roulade with wasabi on rye (gf*)
Vegetarian & Vegan
Crispy wild mushroom and truffle arancini (vg)
Spring onion croquette with comté dip (v)
Pulled jackfruit bao bun (vg)
Smoked cream cheese and beetroot macaron on rye (v) (gf*)
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*) Classic
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
THREE COURSE WEDDING BREAKFASTClassic
All choices are pre-ordered, please choose two options per course (plus a vegetarian option if required). Your choices will be adapted to suit those with dietary requirements.
£45 PER PERSON
Starters
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA with San Marzano tomatoes (v) (gf)
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD with honey croutons and Grana Padano Parmesan (gf*)
COLD POACHED CONFIT SALMON with watercress salad and citrus mayonnaise (gf)
CLASSIC PRAWN COCKTAIL (gf)
ROAST PEPPER & TOMATO SOUP with basil oil (gf) (vg)
CREAM OF PARSNIP SOUP with curry oil (v) (vg*)
PÂTÉ MAISON with red onion marmalade and Melba toast (gf*)
CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW with English strawberries and mint (vg) (gf)
Mains
ROAST CHICKEN SUPREME with pancetta stuffing and pan gravy, served with traditional roast potatoes and vegetables
ROAST PORK SHOULDER with apricot and sage stuffing, served with traditional roast potatoes and vegetables
SLOW BRAISED FEATHER BLADE OF BEEF with bourguignon garnish, creamed mash and roasted root vegetables (gf)
SHOULDER OF LAMB SHEPHERD’S PIE with honey-roasted Chantenay carrots (gf)
POACHED SALMON with spinach and watercress emulsion, served with minted new potatoes and Tenderstem® broccoli (gf)
THAI GREEN CURRY with roast butternut squash and fragrant rice (gf) (vg)
COQ AU VIN with creamed potatoes and buttered green beans (gf)
CUMBERLAND PORK SAUSAGES with buttery mash and a caramelised onion gravy, served with cabbage and baby carrots (vg*)
Desserts
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE with fresh cream and strawberries (v) (gf*) (vg*)
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING with marmalade custard (v)
CRÈME BRÛLÉE (gf) (v)
ETON MESS
meringue, fresh cream and summer berries (gf) (v)
CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT DOME (vg)
CRUMBLE
caramelized apple with custard (v)
CHEESECAKE
lemon with raspberry coulis
SORBET
selection of sorbets (gf) (vg)
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
All choices are pre-ordered, please choose two options per course (plus a vegetarian option if required). Your choices will be adapted to suit those with dietary requirements.
£60 PER PERSON
THREE COURSE WEDDING BREAKFASTDeluxe Starters
HAMPSHIRE CHALKSTREAM®️ TROUT with dill mascarpone and potato salad (gf)
LOCH FYNE SMOKED SALMON with horseradish remoulade (gf)
AIR CURED BRESAOLA with asparagus, parmesan and truffle oil (gf)
SMOKED CHICKEN with parmesan aioli and olive tapenade (gf*)
CONFIT SALMON NORI with glass noodle salad (gf)
CRISPY DUCK with red chicory, plum dressing and grilled peaches (gf*)
RIBBON COURGETTE with melon and elderflower salad (gf) (vg)
HERITAGE TOMATOES with whipped burrata and fresh basil leaves (gf) (v)
CHANTENAY CARROT AND SEVILLE ORANGE SOUP with seeded brioche croute (v) (gf*) (vg*)
BABY MUSHROOM CASSEROLE with spinach and dolcelatte velouté (gf) (v) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change Gluten
(gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
Mains
ROASTED SQUASH AND MUSHROOM FILO WELLINGTON with sautéed spinach, rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes (v) (vg*)
BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER WITH A LAMB CUTLET with caramelised carrot purée and port wine sauce (gf)
CHARRED CAULIFLOWER STEAK with cauliflower purée, crispy kale, harissa vinaigrette and roasted pine nuts (gf) (vg)
CORNISH SEA BASS with dill, horseradish mash, served with lemon and chive butter (gf)
LOBSTER AND PINK PRAWN SALAD with minted new potatoes and saffron mayonnaise (gf)
CORNFED CHICKEN BREAST filled with portobello mushrooms, thyme, pancetta farce and red wine jus (gf)
SALT MARSH HERB ROASTED CANNON OF LAMB with fondant potato and pearl vegetables (gf)
MAPLE GLAZED PORK BELLY with creamed mash and braised red cabbage (gf)
ESCALOPE OF SALMON with sorrel sauce, new potatoes and Tenderstem® broccoli (gf)
WOODLAND MUSHROOMS with Jerusalem artichokes, barley stew (vg)
Desserts
PINEAPPLE, COCONUT AND PASSIONFRUIT CHEESECAKE
MILK CHOCOLATE AND MANGO DOME (v)
TARTE PIÉMONTAISE (v) (gf*)
WHITE CHOCOLATE DELICE with strawberry and tonka bean (v)
BERRY DELICE (vg)
RASPBERRY CHARLOTTE (gf*)
BABA AU RHUM (v)
LEMON, WHITE CHOCOLATE AND BLUEBERRY INGOT (v)
PASSIONFRUIT AND CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT INGOT (vg)
A SELECTION OF ENGLISH AND FRENCH CHEESES with crackers and gooseberry chutney (gf*)
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CHILDRENS Menu
For children under 11 years old.
All choices are pre-ordered, please choose one option per course (plus a vegetarian option if required). Your choices will be adapted to suit those with dietary requirements.
£20 PER PERSON
Starters
Tomato soup with a buttered roll (v) (gf*) (vg*)
Garlic bread with melted cheese (v)
Carrot and cucumber sticks with hummus (gf) (vg)
Dough balls with parsley and garlic butter (v)
Fish cake with homemade mayonnaise
Mini toad-in-the-hole
Mains
Roast chicken with potatoes and vegetables (gf)
Cheeseburger with chips (gf*)
Veggie burger with chips (vg)
Mac ‘n’ cheese (v)
Sausage and mash (gf)
Margherita pizza (v) (vg*)
Pomodoro pasta (vg)
Breaded chicken strips with chips
Fish fingers with potato waffles
Desserts
Fruit salad with mango sorbet (gf) (vg)
Chocolate brownie with ice cream (v) (gf*) (vg*)
Banoffee pie with whipped cream (v)
Raspberry jelly with ice cream (gf)
Ice cream selection with sprinkles (gf) (v) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
WEDDING BREAKFASTBuffet
Please choose four main course options and three dessert options.
Mains are accompanied by rice, seasonal vegetables and a salad bar.
£35 PER PERSON
Meat
Thai green chicken curry (gf)
Sticky Caribbean pork with pineapple (gf)
Slow braised feather blade of beef (gf)
Naga lamb balti (gf)
Classic lasagne
Mini hunters chicken (gf)
Feather blade of beef, merlot and portobello mushroom reduction (gf)
Bang bang chilli chicken (gf)
Sticky bourbon chicken (gf)
Catalan chicken (gf)
Vietnamese chicken with spring onion and ginger
Lemon and ginger chicken (gf)
Tarragon chicken (gf)
Orange and apricot chicken (gf)
Honey mustard chicken casserole (gf)
Vegetarian & Vegan
Thai green vegetable curry (gf) (vg)
Sauté wild mushroom stroganoff (gf) (v) (vg*)
Vegetable moussaka (gf) (v)
Spinach, chickpea and sweet potato curry (gf) (vg)
Moroccan vegtable tagine (gf) (vg)
Red lentil dhal (gf) (vg)
Vegan pad Thai (gf) (vg)
Sticky sweet chilli vegan chicken (vg)
Chilli con carne (vg)
Creamy garlic mushroom pasta (vg)
Vegetable pasanda curry (v) (gf) (vg*)
Mushroom and butternut squash yellow curry (gf) (vg)
Trio of Desserts
Oreo® cheesecake
Chocolate and raspberry mousse (gf) (vg)
Summer fruit tart (vg)
Chocolate cheesecake
Blueberry tartlet (v)
Passionfruit cheesecake
Chocolate brownie (v) (gf*) (vg)*
Mixed berry cheesecake
Lemon tartlet (v)
White and dark cholate mousse (v) (vg*)
Pecan tart (v)
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
FOOD STATION
Buffets
£45 PER PERSON CHOICE OF TWO STATIONS
South East Asian
Mains
Singapore pork satay with red chilli and spring onion (gf)
Thai green chicken curry (gf)
Spicy chilli and basil fried rice (gf) (vg)
Yogyakarta Indonesian jackfruit stew (gf) (vg)
Vegetable spring rolls (vg)
Malaysian beef rendang (gf)
Desserts
Mango cheesecake
Thai fruit salad (gf) (vg)
Grilled pineapple with grated coconut (gf) (vg)
Mexican Cantina
Mains
Fajita station (gf*)
Vegetable quesadillas (v) (gf*) (vg*)
Birria tacos (gf*) (vg*)
Mexican fiesta rice (gf) (vg)
Red cabbage and pickled chilli slaw (gf) (vg)
Sour cream (gf)
Guacamole (vg) (gf)
Pico de gallo (vg) (gf)
Habanero salsa (vg) (gf)
Desserts
Ramchata cheesecake
Lemon and tequila posset (v) (gf)
Mexican rice pudding (v) (gf)
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
Taste of Provence
Mains
Sauté chicken Provence (gf)
Grilled red mullet with tapenade dressing and beurre noisette (gf)
Aubergine, courgette, tomato and basil tart (v)
Herb-roasted Provence vegetables (gf) (vg)
Dauphinoise potatoes (gf) (v)
Regional Provence tomato salad (gf) (vg)
Paysanne salad (gf) (vg)
Desserts
Crème brûlée tart (gf*)
Apple tarte Tatin with Crème Chantilly (v)
Selection of regional Provence cheese (gf*)
Taste of Italy
Mains
Melanzane di parmigiana (v)
Creamy lemon chicken piccata (gf*)
Prawn and scallop linguine (gf*)
Baked Amalfi sea bass with pomodoro and black olive sauce (gf)
Italian roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic (gf) (vg)
Green vegetables with salsa verde (gf) (vg)
Summer leaves (gf) (vg)
Caprese salad (gf)
Garlic and rosemary focaccia
Taste of India
Mains
Balti prawn bhuna (gf)
Lamb naga marsalla (gf)
Tandoori chicken (gf)
Vegetable korma (gf) (v) (vg*)
Mushroom rice (gf) (vg)
Bombay saag aloo (gf) (vg)
Onion bhajis (gf) (vg)
Poppadoms and dips (gf) (v)
Chota naan
Desserts
Rasmalai (gf) (v)
Gulap jumun (gf) (v)
Mango kulfi (v)
Desserts
Limoncello tart (v)
Tiramisu (v)
Panna cotta (gf)
GOURMET Barbecue
This menu is only available from May-September.
Minimum 80 guests.
£35 PER PERSON
Meat
Pulled pork rubbed in Memphis bourbon BBQ sauce (gf)
Aberdeen angus burgers
Spicy chicken thighs smothered in Franks® buffalo marinade (gf)
Selection of craft butchers’ pork sausages
Minted lamb kofta with raita dip
Vegetarian & Vegan
Selection of craft vegetarian sausages (v) (vg*)
Whiskey barrel smoked jackfruit in Dr Pepper® BBQ sauce (gf) (vg)
Vegetable fajita station (vg) (gf*)
Roast Mediterranean vegetable bruschetta (v) (vg*)
Selection of fresh rolls, baguettes and condiments (gf*)
(gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
Salads
Jersey Royal potato, pea and mint salad with preserved lemon (gf) (vg)
Mixed leaf salad with balsamic and olive oil dressing (gf) (vg)
Jalapeno coleslaw (gf) (v) (vg*)
Rocket with ruby chard and curly endive with roast pepper dressing (gf) (vg)
Bulgur wheat with roast Mediterranean vegetables and sweet chilli sauce (vg)
Asian noodle salad (vg)
Gluten free -
TRADITIONAL AfternoonTea
Your choices will be adapted to suit those with dietary requirements. Please choose four sandwich fillings and three cakes.
£30 PER PERSON
Unlimited tea & coffee
A selection of finger sandwiches
Freshly baked sausage rolls (gf*) (vg*)
Mature cheddar and caramelized onion quiche (v) (vg*)
A selection of fruit and plain scones (gf*) (vg*)
Clotted cream and individual jam pots (gf) (vg*)
Sandwich Fillings
Smoked salmon & chive cream cheese
Yorkshire ham, English mustard
Chicken & mayonnaise
Tuna & cucumber
Egg, cress & mayo (v)
Cucumber & herb (vg)
Pesto, mozzarella, red onion & tomato (v) (vg*)
Coronation chicken
Beetroot & hummus (vg)
Prawn & Marie Rose
Roast vegetable and apple chutney (vg)
Cakes
Mini éclair
Strawberry tart (v)
Victoria sponge
Chocolate mousse tart (gf) (vg)
Summer fruit tart (vg)
Chocolate truffle (v)
Strawberry and vanilla mille-feuille
Mini lemon posset (gf) (v)
Chocolate tart (v)
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
OPTIONAL Add ons
Table Mezze
£9 PER PERSON
Mixed charcuterie bresaola, prosciutto, salami and mortadella (gf) (vg*)
Smoked salmon and horseradish Chantilly (gf)
Somerset brie and onion chutney (gf)
Cornichons and baby pickled onions (gf) (vg)
Rustic breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (vg*)
Dessert Buffet
£15 PER PERSON CHOICE OF FOUR
Chocolate éclair
Victoria sponge
Chocolate brownie (v) (gf*) (vg*)
Mini lemon posset (v)
White and dark chocolate mousse (v)
Chocolate truffle (gf*)
Mixed berry cheesecake (v)
Chocolate and raspberry mousse (vg)
EVENING Food
Cheese Buffet
£9 PER PERSON
Chefs selection of regional and continental cheeses served alongside chutneys, fresh grapes and crackers (gf*)
Gluten free - (gf) Vegetarian - (v) Vegan - (vg) Available upon request (gf*) (vg*)
*Please note our menus are seasonal and subject to change
Chocolate cheesecake (v)
Lemon tartlet (v)
Blueberry tartlet (v)
Evening Buffet
£18 PER PERSON
Vegetable spring rolls with sriracha mayonnaise (vg)
Traditional sausage rolls (gf*) (vg*)
Buttermilk chicken goujons (gf*) (vg*)
Mini bubble and squeak potato cakes (gf) (vg)
Tempura prawns with sweet chilli sauce
Crispy aromatic duck and hoisin cups
Tandoori chicken skewers (gf) (vg*)
Chickpea and beetroot falafel (vg)
Paella Buffet
£15 PER PERSON
Birria chicken with chorizo, garlic prawns, peas and saffron (gf)
OR
Roasted asparagus, courgette, green beans, onions, tomato and garlic (gf) (vg)
Sausage & Bacon Rolls
£6 PER PERSON
Your choice of sausage or bacon rolls with tomato or brown sauce (gf*) (vg*)
£15 PER PERSON CHOICE OF THREE
Spicy beef, pepperoni, Italian sausage and red onion
Mushroom, red onion, peppers and black olives (v) (vg*)
Pepperoni
Hawaiian Pizza Buffet
Bagels and Buns
£10 PER PERSON
Henson’s of London hot salt beef bagel, mustard and pickles
OR
Pulled pork with sage & onion stuffing, apple sauce and fresh rolls (gf*)
OR
Pulled BBQ Jackfruit (vg)
Hamburger Sliders
£7 PER PERSON
Mini hamburgers in a brioche bun paired with smoked applewood cheese and chutney (gf*) (vg*)
