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Thisdocumentpresentsaselectionofhistoricseasonal menusdeliveredMondaytoFridayacrossMeta'sLondon sites 338,BrockStreet&Rathbone between2014and 2018.Eachweekwasdesignedtobalancerange,qualityand operationalconsistency,witheveryrecipecosted,specified andmanagedthroughourownIP,KitchenCut.Thesystem nowholdsover10,000specifications,recipesandmenus relatingtoeverymenueverservedduringthisperiod, creatingacompleteoperationalarchiveandsystemthatcan berolledoutagaintomeetMeta'scurrentbudgetsand standards.Attheendofeachseasonalsection,you'llfind feedbackfromMeta'sinternalCulinaryPage,where employeessharedtheirresponsestothefoodinrealtime. Thesecommentsspeakvolumesaboutthehalcyondaysof theprogramme aperiodwhenhigh-volumecatering deliveredrestaurant-qualityfoodatscale,repeatablyand sustainably.Together,themenus,thefeedbackandthe operatingsystemdemonstratethatthiswasn'taone-off success. It’sarepeatablemodel,readytobedeployedagain.
WithMarkBroadbent'sinsightandstewardship,andMeta regainingaccesstotheKitchenCutsystem,thisentire programmecouldbereinstatedfortheforeseeablefuture withouttheexpense,disruptionorriskofchangingvendors.
BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Eggs Royale
LUNCH
Salmon Caesar Salad
Poached Chicken Breast, Girolles
Gorgonzola & Onion Tart
Mushroom Stroganoff
SIDES
Brown Rice
Potato Wedges
Green Beans
Maple Roast Squash
SALADS
Crunchy Bulgar Salad
Apricot & Figs, Watercress & Buffalo Mozzarella
DINNER
Chorizo & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Roast Cod, Sesame & Soy Sauce
Broccoli Pie
Spanokopita
Orzo Pasta
SIDES
Roast New Potatoes
Hispi Cabbage
Grilled Courgettes
PUDDING
Summer Berry Eton Mess
Banoffie Pie
Rosemary Shortbread
Éclairs
"The fact that Facebook brought Mark Broadbent and his crew in to feed us every day just shows how much Facebook loves all of us London people working here." Culinary Page Feedback
BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Huevos Rancheros
LUNCH
Short Rib Tacos, Coleslaw
Grilled Tuna, Pineapple Relish
Cheese & Onion Empanadas
Plantain Moqueca
SIDES
Green Pearl Barley
Jalapeno Cornbread
Mangetout
Grilled Corn, Chipotle Butter
SALADS
Cantaloupe Melon & Blueberry Salad
Beetroot Salad
U M M E R
DINNER
Roast Lamb Rump, Pomegranate Relish
Roast Sea Trout, Salsa Rosa Four
Cheese Ravioli Aubergine Caponata
SIDES
Warm Quinoa Salad
Mash Potatoes
Mixed Greens
Roast Cauliflower
PUDDING
Vegan Chocolate Mousse, Cherries
Lemon Tart
Strawberry Tarte En Bande Tapioca
Pudding
"I had 50 media people on today for a full day training session and all they are talking about is the amazing quality of breakfast and lunch!!!" Culinary Page Feedback
BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Eggslut's Breakfast sandwich
LUNCH
Chicken Tzimmes
Pan-Fried Mackerel, Dill & Mustard
Dressing
Summer Veg Savoury Cheesecake
Big Itzik
SIDES
Freekeh Tabbouleh
Latkes
Steamed Savoy Cabbage
Roast Beetroot
SALADS
Superfood Salad
Green Goddess Salad
DINNER
Chicken Satay, Cashew Sauce
Thai Fish Cakes, Sweet Chilli Sauce
Okonomiyaki
Spiced Quinoa Fritters
SIDES
Basmati Rice
Singapore Noodles
Pak Choi
Miso Aubergine
PUDDING
Santiago Tart (GF)
Crema Catalana
"Who did the chicken satay this evening in 338? You are an absolute legend The complex flavourings and just the perfect amount of kick in the spice was a revelation." Culinary Page Feedback
BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Turkish Eggs
LUNCH
Duck A L'orange Herb Crusted Hake, Chilli & Garlic Butter Savory
Vegetarian Tartiflette Vegan Petit
Farcis
SIDES
Warm Camargue Rice Salad Lyonnaise
Potatoes
Mixed Greens
Honey Roasted Carrots
SALADS
Chopped Salad
Caesar Salad
DINNER
Jerk Beef Ribs
Red Mullet, Grapefruit Salsa Jamaican Lentil & Spinach Stew Jerk Tofu
SIDES
Rice 'N' Peas
Sweet Potatoes Wedges, Honey Glaze
Sugar Snaps
Steamed Okra
PUDDING
Chocolate Lime Cake, Gluten Free
Treacle Tart
Strawberry Tarte En Bande
Tapioca Pudding
"The food all week has been absolutely phenomenal. So good, I'm actually a bit anxious about a long weekend of feeding myself, with every meal being an inevitable disappointment." Culinary Page Feedback
BREAKFAST SPECIAL
Salmon & Sour Cream Pancake
LUNCH
Crab Lasagna
Duck Breast, Balsamic Gremolata
Aubergine Parmigiana
Ribollita
SIDES
Kamut Pasta
Roast New Potatoes
Cima Di Rapa
Grilled Courgette, Garlic, Lemon
SALADS
Quinoa, Feta & Pomegranate
Egg Bacon & Watercress
DINNER
Chicken Satay, Cashew Sauce
Roast Hake, Soy & Chilli
Korean Corn
Japanese Vegetable Curry
SIDES
Buckwheat Noodles
Egg Fried Rice
Chinese Leaves
Steamed Okra
PUDDING
Gulabi Mawa Payesh, Rose Flavoured
Rice Pudding
Chocolate & Rum Raisin Cake (GF)
"I'm not sure what's happening, but you are on fire! Recent menus were superb and I keep thinking 'ok, so this was awesome - surely, this cannot happen this often' and boom - another day, another culinary shock " Culinary Page Feedback
“IT’S MORE THAN CATERING IT’S ABOUT NOURISHING DIVERSE PALATES WITH A THOUGHTFUL, GLOBAL TOUCH. AND TRUST ME, IT’S PRETTY DAMN DELICIOUS TOO.”
