Catering
Acclaimed Catering
The Riverside has been chosen for many prestigious and high profile events.
A British Olympic Appeal Dinner with HRH Princess Royal, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire’s civic reception and the Prime Minister as part of his pre-election campaign to name but a few.
Whatever your event we can promise you excellent catering services to delight your guests.
Tasting sessions are available upon request and by prior arrangement.
We have something to complement every occasion and offer a full range of full silver service sit-down dinners, finger or themed buffets and full English or continental breakfasts.
We offer such an extensive choice of menus for you to choose from please click here to view our full banqueting brochure pack.
Please find below a sample of a sit-down menu and a sample of a buffet menu.
Sit-down Dinner – sample
Starter
Woodland Mushrooms cooked with cream and calvados served in a light pastry shell
Main
Roast Fillet of Welsh Lamb served with a Port, Redcurrant and Mint Sauce
Dessert
Trio of Light Shortbread filled with Raspberry Cream served on a Fruit Coulis
Fresh filter coffee served with petit fours
Our sit-down dinner menus prices start from £26.00 per head.
Finger Buffet - sample
- Assorted Sandwiches
- Vegetable Crudités and Dips
- Selection of Cheese Cubes with Grapes
- Various Topped Mini Pizzas
- Cocktail Sausage Rolls
- Cocktail Vegetarian Pastry Selection
- Spicy Wedges with Dips
- Battered Onion Rings
- Skewered Tempura Prawns
- Thai Savoury Selection
- Breaded Cocktail Chicken served on skewers
- Skewered Sausages coated in BBQ Sauce
Our finger buffet menu prices start from £11.70 per head.
Vegetarian and Special Diets
We will be happy to provide vegetarian and other special dietary needs by prior arrangement with the Food and Beverage Manager.
Wild Game in Season is available on request
Childrens Portions
There will be no charge for children up to the age of 3 years.
Children between 3 years and 11 years inclusive will be charged at a reduced rate.
Options
A Cheese Board may be added to any of the Menus suggested at an additional cost