Catering

Please find below sample menus and a wine list for events which include Luncheons, Dinners, Graduation Balls, Funeral Teas, Birthdays, Christenings and Family Celebrations.

Luncheons

The Oxford Centre regularly plays host to parties taking Lunch, whether it is a networking lunch, a Golden Wedding Celebration Lunch, or an Association Lunch gathering, menus can be supplied to suit whatever the occasion or budget.

Sample Menu

Potted Smoked Trout, Crème Fraiche and Horseradish, Toasted Ciabatta

Corn Fed Chicken, Pancetta Crisp, Wild Mushroom and Thyme Jus

Pineapple Sorbet

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Dinners dances & awards

Dinner Parties, Dinner Dances, Awards Ceremonies, Summer Barbeques, if you need a venue for up to 300 people for your dinner, The Oxford Centre can accommodate many types of evening function.

Sample Menu

Ceviche of Seabass, flavoured with Coriander and Chilli, Salad of Micro Leaves, Pea-Shoots, and Samphire

Venison Cutlet, Blueberry and Balsamic Jus, Lavender Anna Potato

Chilled Rhubarb Compote,
English Strawberry Cordial

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Graduation Balls

Oxford being a centre for education, gives rise to numerous college and High School graduation celebrations, and again The Oxford Centre can cater for up to 300 guests for formal Balls, or for more casual celebrations with perhaps just a finger buffet and dancing.

Sample Menu

Salad of Charentais Melon, Papaya and Mango, with Passion Fruit Sorbet, Ricotta and Chilli Cannelloni

Twice Cooked Curbridge Lamb, Glazed with Honey and Bitter Orange, Fondant Potato, Asparagus Spears

Zabaglione Red Fruit Trifle with Meringue and Amaretti Biscuits

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Funeral Teas

The Oxford Centre is situated within a mile of North Oxford Cemetery, and conveniently 10 minutes or so from the Oxford Crematorium. We have gained a reputation for providing Funeral teas in quiet surroundings for groups of 30 upwards.

Sample Menu

Italian Style Ciabatta and Foccacia Rolls

Chicken Kebabs Marinated in Ginger and Lime

Leek Bacon and Tomato Quiche

Red Onion Tatin

Selection of Individual Mini Desserts

Tea and Coffee

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Birthdays, Christenings, Family Celebrations

A number of rooms available for family social gatherings, some with dance floor and private bar facilities.

Sample Menu

Kofte Kebabs

Thai Beef Cucumber Cups

Smoked Salmon, Dill & Crème Fraiche Tarts

Sweetcorn Muffins & Cream Cheese

Grilled Figs wrapped in Parma Ham

Chicken Tikka Kebabs with Cucumber & Mint Yoghurt

Ratatouille Pesto Shells

Mini Raspberry Meringues

Chocolate Tarts

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Wine list

Please contact us for our full list of white, red and sparkling wines.

Sample Menu

Montes Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Curico Valley

Sancerre Blanc, Domaine Cherrier

Chateau Haut Gaudin, Cotes de Bordeaux

Eagle’s Cliff Pinotage, Coastal Region

Moet et Chandon

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Contact us to arrange your social event on 01865 554719

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