We have menus and prices as an indication which can be sent on request and we prefer to briefly discuss your plans and possible menu choices via e-mail, before arranging a meeting. It is very important for us to gauge how you would like your day to proceed. We can offer as much or as little advise as you wish!
We can provide formal 3 course table service meals, sharing platters, hot/cold buffets, barbecues, set menus or menus with a choice, evening buffets etc as well as a full and comprehensive drinks service if required.
We offer a full package, tailored to your personal requirements and have catered for many weddings in village halls, stately and private homes and marquees.
We are highly experienced outside caterers and wedding caterers in Edinburgh, throughout the Lothians, Perthshire and Fife. We take great pride in being large enough to cope with weddings and outside bars for up 400 guests but also small enough to offer the personal touch from initial enquiry to serving the cup of tea or something a little stronger,
We can make your hopes and dreams reality – drop us an email or feel free to call for a brief chat. We would love to hear from you.
We at Craig Wood Catering have become somewhat of a Marquee specialist. Whether it be catering for a wedding, private party or corporate event. Being proud owners of all our own portable kitchen equipment, we can set up and cater for up to 1,000 guests in just about any location.
We are able to offer an excellent bespoke service from start to finish whilst working within your designated budget.
Having catered all over East Lothian, Edinburgh, The Borders, Fife and perthshire in country estates, Farms and private hotels with land, we really are thee catering company in East/Central Scotland to assist your Marquee event.
In conjunction to the full supply of tables, chairs, linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware, we also provide the full bar service from welcome drinks to table wines to draught beers to local popular ciders and every spirit you would expect.
There are special discounts and packages available when combining the food and utilising our first class, professional bar service. Please contact us to discuss your thoughts and let us make your dreams reality without breaking the bank.
At Craig Wood Catering, all our menus are created with your tastes and personality in mind. Food that you like, in the peak of the season, presented in a way that everyone appreciates.
The following are actual menus that have been discussed, deliberated and chosen by the client.
Sharing platters or Grazing boards are very popular – We have numerous options and would tailor the menu to your liking
Sweet potato and ginger soup with fresh coriandor, yoghurt and cumin crusted croutons.
Roasted vine tomato and red pepper with a basil cream and chunky croutons.
Parfait of Duck and chicken livers with homemade tomato chutney and oatcakes
Terrine of chicken, apricots and almonds wrapped in bacon with a farmhouse style pickle and ciabatta croutes
Dicksons of Cockenzie traditonal smoked salmon with finely sliced banana shallots and capers, fresh lemon wedge and home made soda bread
Home cured Gradvalax with Glenkinchie whisky with a sweet and sour apple salad on a ciabatta slice
McSweens haggis in a filo basket with peppercorn cream sauce and crispy carrots
Daube of beef in a red wine, thyme and rosemary jus with horseradish scented duchess potato
Daube of beef in a rich wholegrain mustard and tarragon jus finished with heather honey, Hasselback potato and roasted carrots and peppers with sesame
Daube of beef with a red wine, tomato, roasted baby onions, bacon and button mushroom jus with creamed leek potato and spring stir fried vegetables
Daube of beef with pot roasted shallots and garlic in a Madeira jus with fondant potato and spiced red cabbage.
Rack of spring lamb on a Jersey royal crush with spring onions, minted red cabbage, roasted shallots and red wine jus
Slow braised lamb shank on a bed of mashed potatoes with oversized roasted root vegetables and redcurrant infused jus
Fillet of beef with roasted garlic, shallots and button mushrooms in a madeira and port glaze with fondant potato and spring vegetable parcel.
Fillet of beef with Stilton cheese pithivier, candied shallots and port jus, celeriac mash, turned roasted carrots in olive oil.
on a bed of creamed spinach, roasted vine cherry tomatoes and red onions in olive oil with hasselback potato.
Plump chicken breast filled with mozzarella, wrapped in Parma ham on a roasted red pepper and vine tomato coulis
Plump breast of chicken on a quinelle of haggis with a creamy pepper sauce
Breast of chicken on a bed of roasted shallots, garlic, cherry tomatoes with a port jus and crispy bacon
Salmon fillet on a leek mash with roast cherry tomato, white wine, Parma ham and red onion olive oil
Cod Loin on a saute potato Lyonaisse, King prawn, fresh mussel and samphire butter sauce
Crispy fried sea bass with canellini and flageolet bean casserole, fresh spinach, chive cream and crispy smoked bacon
Sticky toffee pudding with chantilly cream and compote of summer berries
Belgian chocolate and Grand Marnier torte with white chocolate ganache, compote of oranges with star anise and vanilla anglaise
Classic sugar crusted lemon tart with fresh raspberries and mint infused whipped cream
Lemon infused syllabub in a champagne flute with summer berries and italian sponge fingers.
Classic Tiramisu with poached cherries in Amaretto with chocolate and hazelnut biscotti.
Our most popular evening buffets are based on the following:
Bacon/Link Sausage/Haggis/Fried Egg Rolls with HP sauce
Breakfast roll buffet – Selection of Bacon, Sausage, Lorne, Tattie Scone, Haggis, Black Pudding, Egg for a build your own
Homemade mini Haggis Pies, Steak Pies and Macaroni Cheese pies – Why not add Triple cooked chips
Slow roast pork shoulder carved at a hot plate by a chef, with apricot and pork stuffing, fried onions, barbecue and apple sauces, morning rolls, coleslaw and mixed salad
Very popular are our evening rolling barbecue where we provide a selection of different burgers (steak, venison, lamb and mint, alomg with vegetarian falafels ) and sausages with onions, chutneys, leaves, gherkins, sauces etc
Triple cooked chip bar with gravy, curry sauce, cheese, chippy sauce, vinegar, salt and ketchup – Add rolls if you wish
Breaded Haddock Goujons with triple cooked chips and home made chunky Tartare sauce
As always, we are more than happy to listen to your ideas and offer further suggestions.
These are by way of example and are constantly adding more to our range
Canapes 2023
from £7 per person for choice of 3 (excludes premium)
Vegetarian
Baby Focaccia, Red onion marmalade, cream cheese and chives
Goats cheese and roast tomato tartlet
Fried Arancini with mozzarella, garlic and wild mushroom
Parmesan and rosemary shortbreads with roast cherry tomatoes, feta and shredded basil
Home made nacho with roast pepper, lime and maple hummus
Avocado and goats cheese crostini
Mini aubergine, pine nut and gruyere pizzette
Goats cheese and Red onion marmalade pizza
Celery Barquette topped with whipped stilton, grated apple and walnuts
Fish
Hot smoked salmon pate – Brioche croute – Roe Caviar
Classic Prawn cocktail choux puff
Smoked trout and horseradish rillettes on a cucumber disc
Meat
Satay Chicken Skewers with peanut dip
Cajun Chicken Skewers – Lime Mayo
Chipolata wrapped in bacon
Mini pancakes with black pudding and red onion chutney with chilli
Melon wrapped in Parma ham soaked in green ginger syrup
Stornoway black pudding balls in a tempura batter with sweet chilli dipping sauce
Haggis bon bons rolled in oatmeal with tomato and whisky chutney
Mini pork sausages with a honey, wholegrain mustard and tarragon glaze
Chorizo choux puff with tomato and chilli salsa
Spiced Beef koftas with a cucumber and mint greek yoghurt
Haggis samosa with our own smokey jack daniels barbecue sauce
Premium
£2.50 – £3.00 each
Individual Crab cakes with grated cucumber
Coconut crusted king prawn with mango puree
Mini Yorkshire puddings filled with rare sirloin of beef and horseradish sauce
Water melon, vodka and mint shots
Bloody Mary king prawn shots
Mini filo tartlet filled with Asian beef salad
Fillet of Beef with salsa Verde croute
Mini tuna burger with grated red cabbage, wasabi mayo and pickled ginger
Larger bites
Mini cones of Haddock goujons, thick cut homemade chips, chunky tartare sauce and fresh lemon (£5.50 each)
Small trays of nachos with melted cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream (£5 each)
Selection of open sandwiches – various toppings
Please note that the following prices include Food, Service, Cutlery, Crockery, Water glasses and water bottles, Condiments and VAT.
We can quote for all tables, chairs and linen should you wish. We own 6′ Round and Trestle tables, Lime wash Chiavari chairs with ivory seat covers and white linen
We own our own extensive range of portable catering equipment and the hire of the full kitchen if required is £495 including VAT at the appropriate rate.
in conjunction with our full bar service
£48.95 per person with 120 guests
Selection of Canapes
Sharing Platters
Traditional whisky smoked salmon with king prawns, lemon and coriander dressing
Selection of Arancini Balls – Goats cheese and Sun blush tomatoes – Chorizo, Basil and Mozzarella
Fried Halloumi, Watermelon and fresh mint salad with a honey and soy dressing
Plated mains
Spinach and walnut lasagne with medley of wild mushrooms, buffalo mozzarella and pine nut crust
Roasted aubergine filled with sweet potato, mushroom, Gruyere cheese, cashew nuts and preserved cranberries with a fresh tomato sauce
Breast of chicken on a potato gnocchi with roast peppers, sun dried tomatoes, olives and sugar snap peas drizzled with pesto oil
Salad of wild leaves, julienne of beetroot and carrot, vine tomatoes, wholegrain mustard dressing
Coffee/Tea buffet station with home made tablet
in conjunction with our full bar service
£43.50 per person
Smoked haddock, leek and potato chowder with homemade soda bread
Rustic chicken, roast pepper and sun blush tomato terrine with tarragon aioli and oatcakes
Roast Rib eye topped with haggis quenelle on a red wine jus with a pot of creamy dauphinoise potatoes
Chicken with apricot stuffing, bacon wrapped chipolatas, pan flavoured jus and roast fondant potato.
Rustic winter root vegetables with rosemary and thyme
Trio of puddings – lemon meringue tart with limoncello syrup, Sticky toffee pudding and
Belgian chocolate torte with white chocolate sauce and chocolate shavings
Tea/Coffee, Shortbread and Homemade Tablet
£44.95 per person
Smooth Chicken and duck liver parfait with pesto oil. balsamic glaze and sun blush tomatoes with ciabatta crout
Sweet potato and ginger soup with fresh coriander, yoghurt and cumin dusted croutons
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Daube of beef in a red wine, thyme and rosemary jus with Duchess potatoes and mini pot of seasonal vegetables
Curried butternut squash in its roasted shell with fresh peas and cauliflower florets and Basmati rice
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Sticky toffee pudding with Vanilla pod ice cream
Coconut milk pannacotta with poached Scottish strawberries and crushed meringue
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Tea/Coffee buffet station with homemade tablet
Coffee and Homemade Chocolate fudge
£62.50 per person
Filo basket filled with roasted cherry tomatoes, wilted rocket in a sweet balsamic reduction and parmesan wafer
Fresh Mussel, Cockle and prawn soup in a white wine, herb and garlic cream with warm focaccia
Fillet of Beef topped with a Dolce latté Pitthivier on a Madeira and roast garlic jus
Sea bass fillet on a bed of tortellini in a smoked salmon and red onion cream sauce
Pasta Linguine in a Pesto cream with basil leaves and toasted pine nuts
Brandy snap basket filled with poached Scottish strawberries in Masala, vanilla and sugar topped with Zabaglione
Rich Belgian Chocolate torte with fresh Raspberries on a toasted Almond and Amaretto anglaise.
Coffee and cheese and biscuits
