Party menu at LA CUCINA - 3 - Spring & Summer 2008

Glass of prosecco on arrival

Olives, focaccia and grissini

Antipasti plate

Served family style in the middle of the table for sharing to include a selection of the following

Bruschetta with tomato, basil and black olive topping

Parma ham and salami

Oven roasted peppers with goats cheese salad and balsamic reduction

Mozzarella salad with cherry tomatoes and rocket

Avocado and crab salad with thyme and chilli dressing

Avocado and crab salad with thyme and chilli dressing

Baby bell peppers filled with capers and anchovies

Warm flat bread with a whole sardine and red onions

Secondi

Pair of stuffed quail, wrapped in pancetta on rosemary risotto

Breast of duck with balsamic glaze, baby spinach leaves, roast rosemary potatoes

Monkfish wrapped in aubergine on black linguine and spicy tomato sauce

Spaghetti with homemade meatballs and rich tomato sauce

Pizza al formaggio di capra – a CUCINA pizza topped with goats cheese, peppers, onions and fresh spinach leaves

Slow cooked lamb shank, roast root vegetables and mint salsa

Dolci

Tiramisu della "LA CUCINA" - Classic Italian creamy dessert

Warm rich mocha tart with vanilla ice cream

Lemon sorbet with limoncello shot

Torta di ricotta - Italian cheesecake with candied oranges and lemons

Gelati , tre gusti - Ice cream selection

Caffe , digestivi e biscotti

£30.50 per person exclusive of discretionary service charge for parties over 6 and wines