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.
General Information and Guidance
(All information and prices correct at 30/06/10)
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.
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.
Accommodation:-
Finger/Fork Buffet with limited seating approx 50/60 persons max
Plate Buffet with limited seating approx 40/50 persons
Plate Buffet fully seated approx 40 persons
Fully seated for lunch/dinner approx 40 persons
Buffet Choice
Finger Buffet £10.00p.p. (Sun-Thurs)
mini pastry rolls
mini pork pies
pakora, spicy onion dip
vol-au-vents
crudities with dips
sandwiches
Fork Buffet £13.50p.p. (Sun-Thurs)
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 £19.50p.p. (All week)
roasted pepper bruschetta
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 35 persons
Additions
You may augment any of the foregoing buffet menus with:-
Norwegian Prawns – £13.50 per kilo
Whole Quiche, 8 portions – £8.00
Chicken Drumsticks – £15.00 for 10
Buttered boiled potatoes (approx 10 portions) – £10.50
Crusty brown/white bread & butter – £4.50 per loaf
Other starters – choice by arrangement – £price varies
Sweets – choice by arrangement – from £3.95 - £4.95
Coffee/Tea – £2.75
Fixed Price Set Menu Meals
We can offer a selection of menus from £25.75 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.
Terms and Conditions
Our Function Room is available for 35 persons or more.
For Finger/Fork Buffets:- a non-refundable deposit of £100 would be required 4 weeks before the function
For Plate Buffets and full table service meals:- a non-refundable deposit of £10 per person 4 weeks before the function. Deposits will be deducted from your final bill. IMPORTANT NOTE: We determine your ‘final numbers’ by the amount of deposit you pay, therefore if you pay deposit of £250 for 25 people and only 20 attend on the night, you will forfeit 5 deposits ie. £50. Management’s decision is final on this. 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.
Prices are inclusive of VAT at 17.5%.
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.