A corner of Greece in the Cotswolds

Enhance your stay at Cotswold Conference Centre with a marvellous Meze Night at our local Greek tavern, Michael’s.

Michael’s is an award-winning Mediterranean restaurant on Chipping Campden High Street, a couple
of miles from the Conference Centre. It is hosted by Cypriot Michael Alexiou, a proud ambassador
of Greek cuisine.

The restaurant has a warm, Mediterranean atmosphere all year round – and a roaring log fire in the
winter. For just £14 +VAT supplement per person, you will get:

• Transport to and from the Greek restaurant

• A three-course Meze menu, featuring nine hot and cold Hors D’oeuvres: Houmous, Tzatziki, Kalamari, Halloumi cheese, Kieftedes (Greek meatballs), Mushrooms in red wine, Black eyed bean salad, Minted broad bean salad and Cous Cous – all served with hot Pitta bread

• A generous mixed platter of char-grilled meats, served with Greek salad and French fries
(vegetarian options available)

• Your choice from a selection of delicious desserts

• An authentic ‘Cypriot’ experience, with plate smashing and traditional Greek dancing

The Meze is the most famous meal of the eastern Mediterranean region. It consists of an array of little dishes of seasonal foods, followed by a platter of barbequed meats cooked in the traditional way over charcoal embers. This gives a unique aroma to the meat.

NB: Drinks are not included. Must be booked as part of a residential event at the Conference Centre. Exclusive use is an option.

For more details or to book please call Rachael on 0845 230 8580

Cotswold Conference Centre catering: keeping it local

Cotswold Conference Centre prides itself on using local grocers and suppliers of high quality and seasonal food and drink, delivered in controlled temperatures. For most of the fresh fruit and vegetables delivered to the Farncombe Estate, the Catering Team will now be using Worcester Produce in Pershore. Worcester Produce was started over 100 years ago and have farms in Offenham and Harvington, and along with their local location have a solid ethos of purchasing and sourcing the goods they offer from surrounding farms and growers, in addition to the items that they grow on their own farms.

Just a few of the other ways in which we try to keep our “food miles” down;

• Our kitchen uses a nearby farm shop for all jams, marmalades and honey and returns the jars for re-use
• Goff’s, a local brewery, bottles Ewe Nutter exclusively for our bar and dining room
• A ‘Pure Water’ filtration system enables us to bottle and carbonate water on the estate. We wash and re-use our own branded bottles to reduce food miles further.

For more information about dining options at Cotswold Conference Centre contact Rachael on 0845 230 8580 or visit www.cotswoldconferencecentre.com

New Wine Menu

If you'd like a copy please contact rachaelb@cotswoldconferencecentre.com

New Private Dining Menu

Private dining options at Cotswold Conference Centre - our new private dining menu :

Starters

Roast Tomato & Garlic Soup Served with Basil Croutons

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Leek & Stilton Tartlets Served with a Balsamic Reduction

Mains

Slow Roasted Belly of Pork

Served with Crispy Sage Leaves, Smoked Swede Puree & a Cider Jus

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Marinated Fillet of Salmon

Served on a Bed of Sweet Potato Mash with Chilli Jam, Pan Fried Chorizo & Topped with Chive Sour Cream

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Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Mille Fuille

Served with a Béarnaise Sauce & Red Pepper Dressing

Desserts

Chocolate Tart Served with Baileys Whipped Cream

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Lemon Pannacotta Served with Raspberry Compote

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Selection of English & Continental Cheeses

Attached to the Dining Room, the Broadway Room is ideal for private dining up to 30 people.
 
Tempted ?  Call Rachael on 0845 230 8580 or email rachaelb@cotswoldconferencecentre.com

Keeping Christmas local at Cotswold Conference Centre - our Christmas menu is brimming with local produce ...

Christmas Menu 2010 at Cotswold Conference Centre

Starters
Ham Hock Terrine Served with Crostinis and Piccalilli
Evesham Leek & Mushroom Tartlets
Spiced Vale Parsnip Soup Served with Croutons
Poached Salmon Timbale Served with Christmas Dressing

Mains
Roast Warwickshire Turkey served with Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce & Gravy
Traditional Nut Roast served with Vegetarian Stuffing & Vegetable Gravy
Grilled Fillet of Plaice served with Saffron Cream, Tomato Concasse and Chervil
Gloucestershire Belly of Pork served on a Bed of Celeriac Mash, with Cider Jus & Caramelised Farncombe Estate Apples

All served with a Selection of Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes

Desserts
Christmas Pudding Served with Brandy Sauce
Chocolate Pots with Served with Orange Shortbread Biscuits
Poached Worcestershire Pears with Chantilly Cream & Christmas Spiced Syrup
Vanilla Baked Cheesecake with Local Plum and Ginger Compote


Cotswold Conference Centre - Sample Christmas menu 2010 - ring 0845 230 8580 for more details or to make a booking !

Sample Christmas menus 2010 - Thai

Christmas dining options at Cotswold Conference Centre - our Thai Menu


Starters

Sweetcorn, Noodle &  Chilli Soup

Paw Paw &  Prawn Salad Glazed Noodle Salad

Thai Spring Rolls


Mains

Green Chicken Curry with Bamboo

Fried Noodles with King Prawns Fried Noodles with Broccoli and Peppers

Beef in Oyster Sauce



Desserts

Banana in Coconut Milk

Selection of Thai Sweets

Grilled Mango & Ice Cream

Tempted ?  Call Rachael on 0845 230 8580 or visit our website here

Sample Christmas menus 2010 - Traditional English

Christmas dining options at Cotswold Conference Centre - our Traditional English menu :

Starters

Leek & Potato Soup served with Croutons & Rosemary Sauce

Chicken Liver &  Thyme Terrine with Crostinis & Red Onion & Tomato Chutney

Beetroot Cured Salmon with Brown Bread & Butter & a Lemon Vinaigrette

King Prawn Cocktail



Mains

Battered Cod with Chunky Chips, Tartar Sauce & Mushy Peas

Beef, Spinach & Mushroom Wellington with Redcurrant Jus

Leek &  Stilton Suet Puddings with Tomato Gravy

Chicken Breast served on Mash Potatoes with Baby Onion Red Wine Sauce with Smokey Bacon Lardons



Desserts

Strawberry & Shortcake & Vanilla Ice Cream

Stack Bread & Butter Pudding with Custard

Lemon Meringue Pie

Chocolate Fudge Cake & Ice Cream

Tempted?  Contact Rachael on 0845 230 8580 or visit our website here

Meet and Eat? Dining menus for Christmas bookings 2010

To check meeting room availability and other options for private dining or evening entertainment, call Rachael on 0845 230 8580
Ham Hock Terrine, Crostinis and Piccallilly
Leek & Mushroom Tartlets
Spiced Parsnip Soup with Croutons
Poached Salmon Timbale with Christmas Dressing

Mains
Roast Turkey &  all the Trimmings
Nut Roast with Vegetarian Stuffing & Vegetable Gravy
Plaice Fillet with Saffron Cream, Tomato Concasse and Chervil
Pork Belly served on Celeriac Mash, Cider Jus & Caramelised Apples

Desserts
Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce
Chocolate Pots with Orange Shortbread Biscuits
Poached Pears with Chantilly Cream & Christmas Spiced Syrup
Vanilla Baked Cheesecake with Plum and Ginger Compote

Cotswold Conference Centre - Sample Christmas menu 2010

Dining at Cotswold Conference Centre - Farncombe Estate

The Catering Team at Cotswold Conference Centre pride themselves in sourcing local Cotswold produce for the daily menus.

We source many of our foods from local farms and suppliers; eggs, milk, yoghurts, bread and some meat products are produced within a ten mile radius of the Estate. Coffee used within the Centre is Kenco Rain Forest Alliance and supplied through a local supplier, Shakespeare Coffee from Bidford-upon-Avon.

A range of options are now available include special menus, private dining and BBQs. For more details contact Rachael on 0845 230 8580.

Dining at Cotswold Conference Centre - Farncombe Estate

Chef Scott discovers the Milky Way

Our Catering Team pride themselves in sourcing local Cotswold produce for the daily menus to support local farms and small businesses and to reduce ‘food miles’.

Dairy milk, butter, cream and yoghurts are produced on Mr Ingles “Hayway Farm” which is only about 2 miles away – his cows graze in the fields just below the centre! Head Chef Scott Court and Deputy Catering Manger Richard Drakeley were lucky enough to have a guided tour and learn more about the milking process and about how yoghurts are made. Scott explained, “Our delegates have enjoyed milk and dairy products from the farm for many years and it was extremely reassuring and interesting to see the milk production in action”.

Hayway Farm also sources other local products for us including sausages, meat, poultry, local asparagus and seasonal vegetables from the Vale of Evesham

Asparagus on the menu at CCC!

Our Catering Team will be using locally sourced asparagus for the daily menus throughout the Asparagus Season, which runs until Midsummer Day.

New asparagus dishes for this year include -

Evesham Asparagus & Poached Salmon Risotto served with Parmesan Crisps

Evesham Asparagus served with Hollandaise Sauce and a Lightly Poached Egg

Evesham Asparagus & Chicken Terrine wrapped in Braised Leeks Cider Jelly served with Crostini


For more sample menus please email RachaelB@CotswoldConferenceCentre.com

New evening private dining options at CCC

Attached to the Dining Room, the Broadway Room is ideal for private parties up to 30 people. The various options carry a supplement in addition to the 24 hour delegate rate:-

1. Exclusive use of the Broadway Room, using the self service system of the Dining Room. Staff will clear the plates
£100 Room Hire Charge

2. Exclusive use of the Broadway Room with the meals served to the table from a selection on our Dining Room menu
£100 Room Hire Charge plus £2.00 per head

3. Exclusive use of the Broadway Room with a special menu from the following selection, if you have your own preferences, please ask and we will quote for it:-
£100 Room Hire Charge plus £5 per head

Starters
Parma Ham served with Honey and Mustard Roasted Figs
Char Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Chunky Croutons and Parmesan Crisps
(V) Goats Cheese Terrine with Sweet Red Onion Marmalade and Ciabatta Toast
(V) Roasted Butternut Squash Soup & Coriander Cream
Horseradish Cured Salmon served with Lemon Oil and Chunky Brown Bread and Butter
(V) Mushroom, Spinach, Feta and Mint Filo Parcels served with a Smoked Red Pepper Rouille
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Mains
Char Grilled Chicken Breast with a Fennel and Chorizo Fricassee served with a Smoked Chorizo & Lemon Dressing
Slow Roasted Belly of Pork served with Apple, Spring Onion Mash, Sage Crisps and Redcurrant and Wholegrain Mustard Reduction
Pan Fried Salmon Fillet served with Cotswold Asparagus Spears and Hollandaise Sauce
Confit Duck Leg served with Braised Red Cabbage, Butter Bean Puree and Rosemary Jus
Lightly Grilled Plaice Fillet with a Pickled Pepper, Caper and Black Olive Dressing

(V) Beetroot Pancake with Roasted Caramelised Root Vegetables and Citrus Cream
(V) Smoked Tomato, Sliced Aubergine, Potato and Courgette Moussaka with Napolitano Sauce
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Dessert
(V) French Apple Flan with Caramel Semi-Freddo
White Chocolate and Raspberry Torte with Berry Coulis
(V) Lemon Tiramisu with Biscotti
Caramelised Orange Tart with Forest Fruit Jelly
(V) Chocolate Fondant Pudding with Chantilly Cream
(V) Selection of Local Cheese & Biscuits


Please choose 2 starters, 3 main courses and 2 desserts - for more details call Rachael on 0845 230 8580.

Scores on the Doors - 4 stars for CCC

Cotswold Conference Centre has received a 4 star Food Hygiene rating by Cotswold District Council http://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/business/gloucestershire/52991/residential-training-centre/cotswold-conference-centre-farncombe-estate#