The City Merchant Function Room and Bar – discover the value of good eating
Self-contained, flexible, with its own bar. The ideal rendezvous for informal gatherings.
Accommodation:-
Finger/Fork Buffet with limited seating – approx 50/60 persons max
Plate Buffet with limited seating approx – 40/50 persons max
Plate Buffet fully seated approx – 40/45 persons max
Fully seated for lunch/dinner – approx 50 persons max
Refreshments only approx – 60/70 persons. With DJ 55/60 persons max
Buffet Choice
Finger Buffet – £7.75p.p.
mini pastry rolls
mini duck spring rolls
pakora, spicy onion dip
vol-au-vents
crudities with dips
sandwiches
Fork Buffet – £11.50p.p.
fish goujons
chicken drumsticks
spiced sausage & pepper kebab
vegetable spring rolls
chilli con carne
boiled rice, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, green salad and dressings
Plate Buffet – £17.75p.p.
poached salmon
honey roast ham
chicken goujons
stuffed peppers
vegetable spring rolls
eggs harlequin
potato salad, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, green salad and dressings
PLEASE NOTE: The above buffets are for a minimum of 20 persons
Additions
You may augment any of the foregoing buffet menus with:-
Norwegian Prawns – £12.50 per kilo
Whole Quiche, 8 portions – £8.00
Chicken Drumsticks – £15.00 for 10
Buttered boiled potatoes (approx 10 portions) – £9.50
Crusty brown/white bread & butter – £4.50 per loaf
Soup – choice by arrangement – £3.75
Other starters – choice by arrangement – £price varies
Sweets – choice by arrangement – from £3.95 - £4.95
Coffee/Tea – £2.25
Fixed Price Set Menu Meals
We can offer a selection of menus from £13.75 to £35.00.
No table service meals on Saturday evenings.
On Fridays we could offer a table service meal (limited choice), but would require to be discussed.
Note: Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated with notice.
General Information and Guidance
(All information and prices correct at 12/11/09)
You are welcome to ‘decorate’ the Cellar for a special occasion at a mutually convenient time. We are licensed until midnight, premises to be vacated by 12.30am.
You may employ your own DJ or group, although we can recommend someone to you, with whom you should negotiate and pay directly. DJs etc should be set up before 5.30pm.
We do not accept birthday parties under the age of 21 years. For 21st birthday parties, conditions apply and we would require to discuss these with parents/guardians before accepting a booking. Principally these should be family focussed with parents/guardians present throughout the function.
Terms and Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of £100 would be required 4 weeks before the function, which will be deducted from your final bill. The bill must be paid in full at the end of your function.
No alcohol or food should be brought into the premises for consumption without prior specific arrangements.
For ‘Refreshments Only’ or ‘No Food’ functions, there is a room charge of £100.
Prices are inclusive of VAT at 15%. (This rate will change to 17½ % from 1st January 2010)
A service charge is not applied for buffet-style functions and is at customer discretion, unless previously agreed.
...The simple main course of grilled Dover sole showed the kitchen can get the elements of the dish right. The fish was nicely cooked and fresh, and it's melting Cafe de Paris butter, red from paprika dotted with herbs and seasonings lubricated it and made this simple dish delicious.