An exceptional training environment opening doors to the industry.Outstanding dining spaces with a window on Staffordshire.

ContentsTHE RIVERBANK RESTAURANT

Express Lunch 8Lunch 10Dinner 10Corporate Lunch 10Corporate Breakfast 11Corporate Away Days 11Dining Club 12Hospitality 12Private Functions 14Christmas Lunch & Dinner 14

THE HUB

Restaurant 16The Hub Deli Bar 17Coffee Bar 17

THE ATRIUM

Coffee Bar 182

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The Stafford College restaurants have an excellent reputation for preparing students for demanding roles in the UK and abroad. Graduates from our courses can be found in Michelin starred restaurants, working alongside top chefs and winning prestigious awards of their own.

As well as full-time courses providing the best possible training for ambitious young people dreaming of a future in the industry, the College plays an important role in the professional development of professional chefs and hospitality managers. Part-time courses and workshops help these people to update their skills and enhance their career prospects.

The Riverbank Restaurant plays a valuable part in the training offered by our courses. This highly regarded eatery is staffed by students, working alongside immensley experienced chef-lecturers and restaurant managers. Visiting chefs are also invited into the training kitchens, providing students with an opportunity to form an understanding of the menu, philosophy and presentational style of a wide range of leading restaurants.

Based in the Riverbank building on the town centre campus, the College Restaurants are the result of a significant investment into purpose-built facilities and cutting-edge equipment for our students. With a sophisticated setting and unrivalled views as well as superb food and unbelievable value, all the ingredients are in place for a memorable lunch, wonderful dinner or special occasion.

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Typical DishesChicken liver patéRoasted tomatoes and basil

Roasted leg of lamb, minted yorkshire pudding, pan gravyPaupiettes of sole veroniqueChicken sauté chasseur

Crème Brulèe with chocolate orange biscottiApple Tarte Tatín with cinnamon ice cream

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Seating 40 people, the Riverbank Restaurant is open for dinner at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well as lunch from 12pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Advance reservation is essential and diners often book months ahead to secure a table in this immensley popular dining space. From it’s first floor setting in the Riverbank Building, the restaurant overlooks Staffordshire landmarks including the windmill, Victoria Park and Stafford Castle. Alongside what may be the finest views in the town, many regular visitors praise “The best food in Stafford” and certainly its menu represents exceptional value for money.

A set menu is sometimes offered, on other occasions a choice of dishes will be offered. It is not unusual to find tempting asides brought to the table, with diners invited to sample a mouth-watering amuse-bouche, exquisite pre-dessert or a morsel of handmade fudge with their coffee.

Meals, which are prepared and served by students, utilise the freshest seasonal ingredients from local suppliers wherever possible. A wine list is carefully chosen to enhance the menu and features wines by the bottle or glass from Tanners Wine Merchants in Shrewsbury.

The Riverbank Restaurant is open during term-time only. As all dishes are prepared in our kitchens, we can normally accommodate special dietary requirements as long as we are notified of these on booking.

Join us for:

Express Lunch / Lunch /Corporate LunchesMonday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday12 noon - 2pm (Last orders 12:30 pm)See page 9 -11 for menu and details

DinnerTuesday and Wednesday 7pm - 10pmSee page 10 for details

Corporate BreakfastsAvailable Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday7am - 10.30am - See page 11 for details

Corporate Away DaysSee page 11 for detailsCall 01785 275 527 to discuss your requirements

Dining Club See page 12 for details

Hospitality See page 12-13 for details and menu’sCall 01785 275 527 to discuss your requirements

Private FunctionsAvailable for between 20 and 60 guestsSee page 14 for detailsCall 01785 275 527 to discuss your requirements

Christmas Lunch 2nd - 18th December 12 noon - 2pmSee page 14 for details

Christmas DinnerTuesday and Wednesday’s from 2nd - 17th December 12 noon - 2pmSee page 14 for details6 7

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ExpressLunchFrom 16th September 2014, The Riverbank Restaurant willbe offering a new service - Express Lunch.

In a hurry?The Express Lunch service offers business lunches to savour... great food, served fast!

Take a look at the fantastic menus on offer...all available at the set menu price of 2 courses for £9 or 3 courses for £10.50 offering exceptional value for money.

Menu A

Starters• Chicken Liver Parfait with a spiced fruit chutney,

dressed salad and a grilled rosemary and olive flatbread• Whipped Goats Cheese (V) malted fruit loaf and roasted plums

Mains• Marinated Pork Blade Steak with black pudding mash,

honey roasted roots and cider jus• Gnocchi (V) Mushroom and leek with spinach cream

Desserts• Crème Brulèe with chocolate orange biscotti• Apple Tarte Tatín with cinnamon ice cream

Menu B

Starters• Crispy Duck Croquettes, celeriac remoulade, baby leaf salad• Tuna Niçoise Salad

Mains• Slow Roasted Lamb Shank, creamed potatoes,

turned root vegetables and redcurrant jus• Vegetable Burger (V) Portobello mushroom, mozzarella,

roasted sweet pepper served on a brioche bun with sweet potato chips

Desserts• Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream• Normandy Apples with apricot jam

Menu C

Starters• Potted Ham Hock with parsley jelly, celeriac, apple

and a warm soda bread • Poached Fillet of Haddock, poached egg, hollandaise sauce• Tomato Consommé (V) Garnished with goats cheese ravioli

Mains• Fish Goujons, homemade chips, tartar sauce, deep fried parsley• Roasted Chicken Supreme with wilted spinach and a

wild mushroom sauce

Desserts• Steamed Sponge with stewed fruits and crème anglaise• Fresh Fruit Tart with vanilla ice cream

In a hurry? Enjoy a two-course lunch served within 50 minutes

NEW FOR 2014

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LunchSeating 40 people, the Riverbank Restaurant is open for lunch from 12 noon - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (Last orders 12.30pm).Offering a choice of two menus including an individually priced seasonal a la carte menu or a set menu option priced at 2 courses for £9 or 3 courses for £10.50. Advanced reservation is advised. To book, please call 01785 275 527.

DinnerSeating 40 people, the Riverbank Restaurant is open for dinner from 7pm - 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Last orders 7.30pm) Offering a choice of two menu’s including an individually priced seasonal a la carte menu or a set menu option priced at 2 courses for £15 or 3 courses for £17.50. Look out for our Guest Chef Nights which are very popular and likely to book up quickly!Advanced dinner reservations are advised.To book, please call 01785 275 527.

Corporate LunchesThe Riverbank Restaurant is available for corporate lunch bookings from 12 noon - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.(Last orders 12.30pm).Offering set menu option priced at 2 courses for £9 or 3 courses for £10.50. Find out more in our Catering for Your Business Needs brochure available online at www.staffordcoll.ac.uk.Advanced reservation is advised. To book, please call 01785 275 527.

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CorporateBreakfastEarly start to a long day? Why not begin your event with a freshly prepared breakfast. Available in the Riverbank Restaurant from Tuesday - Friday from 7am - 10.30am.With a choice of two breakfast menus...Menu A includes a Full English Breakfast with tea, coffee or fruit juice for just £6.50 and Menu B offers a continental breakfast with tea, coffee or fruit juice also for only £6.50. To book, please call 01785 275 527.

CorporateAway DaysMeet and greet in our contemporary coffee bar before enjoying a three course luncheon in our fine dining restaurant. You can then experience a demonstration in our Skills Kitchen with a professional chef and have your own Bake-Off competition! A selection of prizes are available to be won including a meal for two in the Riverbank Restaurant with a complimentary bottle of wine... or for those who enjoy a spot of pampering you could indulge in a spa day in our newly opened beauty academy before enjoying freshly prepared afternoon tea. Finally, for those who like to keep active, why not enjoy some team building in our Sports Academy? See who can survive the Bleep Test before catching your breath over a relaxed, healthy option buffet prepared by our inhouse chefs. All of this is offered for a competitve £60 per head. Call 01785 275 527 to discuss your requirements.

Dining ClubEach month, you can enjoy a culinary experience in the Riverbank Restaurant. All of our guests will learn a new skill, having fun together with food demonstrations and guest chef followed by a delicious lunch in our fine dining restaurant. These events are very popular and likely to book up quickly! Advanced reservations are advised. To book, please call 01785 275 607.

HospitalityHave you planned a business meeting but can’t think where to host it? Join us at Stafford College and hold your meeting in one of our equipped lecture rooms for a cost of only £20 per head. You can also take advantage of our catering facilities by enjoying one of a range of our freshly prepared buffets. This can be delivered to your meeting room by our hospitality team. Please take a look at the Hospitality Menu on the opposite page. In addition to the menus shown, we also offer an Early Bird continental or hot breakfast menu and many delicious extras from fruit baskets and fresh fruit salads to brownies and cupcakes. As Stafford College is located in the midlands, it is a great half-way house for clients across the country. For all hospitality requirements contact Charles McDermid or Gail crisp on 01785 275 656 (Ext. 4107/5656). Please book at least 10 working days prior to your hospitality requirement.

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Hospitality Menu A

• Freshly made sandwich platter, classic mixed leaf salad, selection of savoury pastries

£5.35 per Head

Hospitality Menu B

• Freshly made sandwich platter, choice of pasta salads and coleslaw, tortilla chips and dips

£5.35 per Head

Hospitality Menu CCold Fork Buffet, Vegetarian

• Freshly made Quiche, roast vegetable platter with pesto, mediterranean couscous, greek salad and classic new potato salad

• Fresh Fruit Salad£6.35 per Head

Hospitality Menu DCold Fork Buffet, Antipasti

• Artisan breads, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mixed olives, marinated vegetables, platter of Italian cured meats, rocket and parmesan salad

• Fresh fruit salad or Chocolate brownies £7.05 per head

Afternoon Tea

• Finger Sandwich Platter and Patisserie Selection• Tea or Coffee£5.00 per head

Please note all above menus include Tea, Coffee and Juice

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Private FunctionsThe Riverbank Restaurant is available for private functions for between 20 and 60 guests. You can enjoy full and exclusive use of the restaurant with a £20 per hour hire charge. All of our private function menu’s are priced from £18.50 per head. Please call 01785 275 527 for further details or to discuss your requirements.

Christmas LunchOur Christmas Lunch menu is available in the Riverbank Restaurant from 2nd - 18th December. The 4 course meal is served between 12 noonand 2pm (Last orders 12.30pm) and is priced at £16.50 per person. To book, please call 01785 275 527.

Christmas DinnerOur Christmas Dinner menu is available on a Tuesday and Wednesday in the Riverbank Restaurant from 2nd - 17th December. The 4 course meal is served between 7pm and 10pm (Last orders 7.30pm) and is priced at £19.50 per person. To book, please call 01785 275 527.

Find out more about all of these services in our Catering for Your Business Needs brochure available online at www.staffordcoll.ac.uk.

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Typical DishesPasta bowlsJacket potatoesRoast meatsQuicheSelection of freshly made sandwichesVegetarian options available everydayBreakfasts

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A lively, informal space on the ground floor of the Riverbank Building, as its name suggests The Hub is at the heart of campus life. Open to the public as well as to students, this is a self-service café with the emphasis on the flavours of today.

We go to great lengths to achieve a combination of healthy, attractive dishes and affordable prices within a student budget. The ultra-modern, dynamic eatery offers an environment that is as inviting as its tempting menu which changes daily.

In the summer months The Hub is open onto the landscaped courtyard, with lawned areas and plenty of seating for outdoor eating.

The Hub is available for private, catered functions either on its own or combined with the adjacent Bistro to seat parties of 20 - 50 people.

The Hub Restaurant Opening Times:

Monday 8.30am - 3pmTuesday 8.30am - 3pmWednesday 8.30am - 3pmThursday 8.30am - 3pmFriday 8.00am - 2pmSaturday 8.00am - 3pm* (*The Hub Coffee Bar only)

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The Hub RestaurantThe Hub Restaurant opens at 8am to the public, students, lecturers, staff and visitors. Ideal for the early breakfast lover, there is a great range of hot and cold breakfast options served until 11.30am. Lunch is served from 11.45am until 3pm with freshly prepared daily specials, pastas, pizzas and a jacket potato bar.

The Hub DeliOpening in September 2014, The Hub Deli is an exciting new venture for the College. The Hub Deli will serve an extensive range of gourmet sandwiches made to order on speciality breads and catering for all dietary requirements. The Hub Deli will also offer a healthy drinks menu including fresh juices, smoothies, protein shakes, frappés and much more... for a theatre dining experience, your order will be prepared in front of you, as you wait.

The Hub Coffee BarThe Hub Coffee Bar is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4pm. It also opens on a Saturday from 8am - 3pm. The Hub Coffee Bar offers fresh barista fair-trade coffee, cakes, pastries, freshly prepared sandwiches, pasties and snack pots.

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Typical DishesSoupSandwichesDanish PastriesSelected CakesSalad, fruit and healthy snacksSpeciality teas and coffees

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The Atrium is prominently based by the entrance to the campus in Earl Street. The Fair Trade coffee shop is open to students, staff and members of the public.

The light and airy coffee shop specialises in fresh barista fair-trade coffee, cakes, pastries, freshly prepared sandwiches, pasties and snack pots.

The Atrium is open Monday - Friday during term-time (see opening times below). Limited opening hours are also offered outside term time.

The Atrium Opening Times:

Monday 8am - 6pmTuesday 8am - 6pmWednesday 8am - 6pmThursday 8am - 4pmFriday 8am - 3pm

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FREE coffee in The Hub when you purchase adeli sandwich

Terms & ConditionsBring this voucher to The Hub to claim ONE FREE REGULAR COFFEE with the purchase of a deli sandwich. Voucher expires 31/12/2014 and can’t be used with any other offers. One voucher per person. Repeat uses will be refused.

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£1 OFF in The Hub Deliwhen you purchase agourmet sandwich

Terms & ConditionsBring this voucher to The Hub Deli to claim £1 OFF with the purchase of a gourmet sandwich. Voucher expires 31/12/2014 and can’t be used with any other offers. One voucher per person. Repeat uses will be refused.

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FREE Two course meal in The Riverbank Restaurant when two or more people dine

Terms & ConditionsBring this voucher to The Riverbank Restaurant (reservation required) to claim ONE FREE TWO COURSE MEAL when two or more people dine. Voucher expires 31/08/2015 and can’t be used with any other offers. One voucher per table. Repeat uses will be refused.

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Go large for FREE when you order any regular hot drinkat The Atrium Coffee Shop

Terms & ConditionsBring this voucher to The Atrium Coffee Shop to claim ONE FREE UPGRADE to large when you order one regular hot drink. Voucher expires 31/12/2014 and can’t be used with any other offers. One voucher per person. Repeat uses will be refused.

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The Stafford College & Lewis Partnership Foundation

The Stafford College & Lewis Partnership Foundation aims to drive up standards in the hospitality industry by providing new entrants with a model of education and training.

The Foundation offers a wide range of opportunities to students. As well as guaranteed work experience with a mentor at one of the Lewis Partnership businesses, first year students can apply for one of two sponsored positions. Successful applicants work at The Moat House one day each week during the academic year.

Top chefs from the Lewis Partnership host gala Moat House Nights for restaurant customers at the College and competitions to find the Chef and Waiter of the Year are judged by senior members of the Lewis Partnership which is also helping hospitality lecturers update their professional skills by inviting them to spend time in their restaurants.

The Foundation gives students access to superb training and valuable experience within a highly respected organisation. It serves as a training model for the industry, inspiring young people and demonstrating that their ambitions can be fulfilled.

To make a reservation...

To reserve a table or to discuss a private booking, please call...

01785 275 527

or email...

trainingrestaurants@staffordcoll.ac.uk

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Booking number: 01785 275 527trainingrestaurants@staffordcoll.ac.ukwww.staffordcoll.ac.uk/restaurants.html

Stafford College, Earl StreetStafford ST16 2QR01785 275 527www.staffordcoll.ac.uk

Information was correct when we went to print, menu’s change very regularly during each term and those featured serve as an example only. Please contact us or check the website for up-to-date menus in the Riverbank Restaurant.