Event Information

2003 saw the 7th year Gastronomy has provided the catering for the Orange Christmas Party in Bristol. In addition we also catered for three Orange Christmas Parties at Lumley Castle in County Durham. As in previous years the parties took place in a huge marquees with this years themes being a Masquerade ball in Bristol & 1970s Glam in Durham.

Both venues had menus in keeping with the party themes. The food comprised of a choice of three main courses, including vegetarian options, a choice of potato dishes and a salad bar.

The food service took place over four hours and comprises of both a rolling service and rolling food production, to ensure the guests have the freshest, hottest and tastiest food possible.

Seating was provided for 350 at any one time.

The Menu

Rump Steak with Pepper Sauce

Louisiana style chicken with cob corn

Pancakes with mushrooms & Ricotta (v)

Sauté potatoes

Cous cous & roast vegetable salad

Spicy Mexican rice salad

Caesar salad

Selection of specialty breads

The Logistics

Portable Kitchen

Length 6.20 metres Width 2.60 metres Height 2.84 metres
Electricity Either mains or generator
Water Mains water and drainage hook up

Cold Room

Length 3.80 metres Width 2.60 metres Height 2.84 metres
Electricity Either mains or generatorService Points
4 service points each with; Heated servery units
Refrigerated display units
Crockery and cutlery points
Hot storage cupboard

Staff

Event Manager

Food Production

Head Chef
3 x Chefs de Partie
2 x Commis Chef

Food service

5 x section supervisors
4 x staff per service point
6 x runners
10 x Table clearing staff