Buffets

Buffets are the perfect informal solution for events where large numbers of people need to be served at once while allowing for a wide variety of dishes and culinary styles and work equally well for a lunch reception, corporate conference, weddings or private occasions.

Aniseed recommends a selection of 2 main courses, 3 sides dishes & 2 plated desserts.

Please contact us on 0117 954 2251 for more options or prices.

Download our Buffet Menu (pdf)

Hot Buffet

Hot roasted West Country beef with a peppered horseradish

Braised chicken in a mushroom, red wine, tarragon sauce

Mongolian lamb cooked with peppers in a black bean sauce

Beef Bourguignon

Pork and apple casserole with a cider tarragon sauce

Fish ball tagine and a spiced tomato sauce

Salmon fish cakes with lemon butter sauce

Vegetable tagine and harissa Aubergine, mozzarella, tomato, basil and parmesan bake

Fishermans pie with a cheddar cheese mashed potato top

Thai yellow chicken curry with ginger, coriander & coconut

Wild mushroom stroganoff with smoked paprika

Cold Buffet

Aniseed spiced honey roasted horseshoe Gloucester ham

Poached salmon fillets with lemon mayonnaise

Terrine of free range chicken and pistachio wrapped in streaky bacon

New potato, onion, paprika and smoked garlic tortilla

Goat’s cheese and red onion marmalade pastries

Asparagus, thyme and cheddar quiches

Smoked haddock, leek and Cheddar cheese quiche

Seared marinated swordfish nicoise with quails eggs

Terrine of salmon and lemon sole with saffron and tomato dressing

Char grilled halloumi and roasted summer squash puffs

Finger Buffet

Thai chicken & lemongrass cakes with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

Bacon, mushroom & gruyere focaccine

Filo tartlets with asian beef salad

Lime marinated chicken sticks with an avocado, sour cream dip

Lamb kofta with minted chilli dip Salmon & dill cakes with fresh tartare

Prawn & coriander rice paper rolls with a hoisin dipping sauce

Salmon, pancetta & rosemary skewers with lemon aioli

Prawns on sticks with a minted chilli dipping sauce

Basil marinated , mozzarella & cherry tomato sticks

Potato & coriander samosas with minted raita

Courgette, red pepper & goats cheese focaccine

Sesame sushi rolls with a Japanese soy dipping sauce

Cold Sides

Mixed summer leaves with rocket and baby gem

Red cabbage coleslaw with horseradish

Classic Greek feta salad with kalamata olives

Penne pasta with roasted red peppers and red onions

Cous cous salad with apricots, raisins and coriander

Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes and basil leaves

New potato and cress with chive mayonnaise

Hot Sides

Rosemary & garlic roasted potatoes

Toasted dried fruit & almond Cous cous

Pilaf of rice with cardamom and star anise

Champ potatoes or creamy mashed potatoes

Honey roasted root vegetables

Summer vegetables with parsley butter

Dauphiniose potatoes

New potatoes with minted butter

Plated Desserts

Profiteroles with a hot chocolate sauce

Summer fruit salad in aniseed syrup with cinnamon crisps

Sticky meringue nest with strawberries and passion fruit coulis

Homemade chocolate brownies with vanilla whipped cream

Summer berry compote with elderflower cream

Rhubarb and custard trifle

Marshmallow and fresh strawberries skewers with dark chocolate dipping sauce

our clients say

Having worked with Colin and Sian on a location TV job before, Aniseed was always going to be my first and only choice for our wedding. The relaxed and laid back approach to things entirely hides the fantastic organisation that just makes everything flow seamlessly on the day. As our backgrounds are South African and Irish we wanted the food to reflect a combination of the two. Colin's menu did this and exceptional quality of the food and service provided has been commented on by everyone who attended. While other suppliers struggled with a wedding between Christmas/New Year during the wettest December on record Aniseed came through and excelled in every regard and I would highly recommend them and look forward to working (eating) with them again soon.

Ian and Ceire - Wedding Maunsel House

Matthew and I were absolutely delighted by the food you created for our wedding at Maunsel House. So many people commented on how great it was – ‘melt in your mouth venison’ (quoted by my 88 year old grandmother!) And even I ate everything despite being the jittery bride!! I will and already have recommended you to others.

Claire & Matthew - Wedding Maunsel House

Aniseed Catering provided a hot buffet for my wedding reception. The team were very friendly and professional, coped with everything I threw at them and made the most fantastic food. I really appreciated meeting the team before the wedding to talk food and the joys of catering for vegans and I came away feeling very confident that I had made the right choice. The front of house team were fab, and ensured my table was laid with the vintage swallow plates, such a lovely touch. Above all I really loved the fact that I felt that Aniseed had listened to everything I had said and ensured that the food provided was exactly what I'd asked for. I wasn't made to feel like they knew best, although they probably do! and everything was tailored to what me and my husband were looking for.

Becky and Leroy’s Wedding

Again thanks for all your lovely food last night; very yummy indeed (my waistline is growing each time we have you in!). Please pass on our thanks to all your staff who were wonderful.

Canapé Reception - Office openingTowry Bristol

Thank you so much for making our day so amazing. People have not stopped saying how fantastic the food was and you made it all run like clockwork.

Hannah & Vicki - Civil Partnership

Huge thanks for making this wedding a truly memorable affair. From the initial planning meetings in Bristol when you knew instinctively exactly what the bride and groom would like, to the mammoth job of transporting everything to the rural location, setting up your mobile kitchen in our garden and then the final clear-up at the end of the day. The Aniseed team were extremely friendly, helpful and super-efficient throughout. As well as being delicious, the food was beautifully presented, with many little innovative touches - the fish and chip canapés were a particular triumph!

Lenni Lewis - Wedding Suffolk

Just wanted to say a huge 'thank-you' again for catering for us yesterday. Lots of people commented on how delicious the food was-especially the lamb-and also how friendly the service was.

Rhona Macpherson - Garden Party Cliftion

I just wanted to say thank-you to all you for all you help and hard work in the run-up to our wedding and on the day itself. Andrew and I had the most wonderful day and it really was everything we hoped for and more!!

Danielle Hill - Wedding Paintworks Bristol

Thank you for catering for our event last night, the feedback from staff/clients on both the food and service has been really positive and on a personal note, the fact that you left the kitchen spotless was a huge help to my Client Suite team. We will definitely be recommending you for any future internal events.

N.Bettesworth - Client Canapé ReceptionErnst & Young

Thanks so much for all your work for our event, the quality of the food you produced was fantastic! Plus you were so calm for the whole thing, which certainly calmed me down! We had lots of compliments on the food from everyone, if I get any written ones, I will forward them on.

Olivia Rayner - VIP Canapé ReceptionBBC Natural History Unit

To be honest, I couldn't be more delighted with everything you and the guys did - do please make mention of us on your website and refer anyone to me who would like a "reference". Rest assured, there will be no other caterers involved with Films At 59!!

Sandra Porter - Canapé ReceptionFilms@59

Just to say a big thank you to all for the amazing canapés at my husband's 40th birthday party. I said I wanted food that was different and Aniseed promised something different and they delivered much much more - the food brought an air of sophistication to the evening and presentation of the food was second to none! ...we are still receiving wonderful comments raving about the food almost a month later!

Amanda Patterson - Canapé Reception

Thank you so much for making my party on Saturday so enjoyable. I have had so many compliments about the food and service-the coeliacs were particularly impressed that their particular needs had been taken into account. We were also incredibly impressed at the way in which you prepared and cleared up after the event. I would have no hesitation in recommending your food highly!

Fiona Stewart - Garden Party, Clifton

I attended an event in Bristol at View gallery last Thursday and Aniseed's canapés and service were excellent.

Richard Lowe - Canapé ReceptionView Art Gallery

I recently booked Aniseed for a private dining event near Bristol. From the menu development through to the final delivery of food on the night, I found the team at Aniseed to be creative, imaginative, flexible and with a good eye for detail. The food turned out was fantastic, and they played a big part in making the event a fantastic success for all of us. I'd happily recommend them to any other clients.

James Marchant - 007 Themed Dinner

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