Our award-winning chefs create high-quality wedding menus designed to deliver an exceptional dining experience. A range of menus is available and can be tailored to your preferences, including adjustments for dietary requirements.
Menu tastings can be arranged, giving you the opportunity to sample your chosen dishes and discuss any changes directly with our Head Chef. An extensive wine selection is also available to complement your menu.
Whether you are planning a large celebration or an intimate wedding, the University of Aberdeen offers a range of catering options to suit your day.
Menu
- Canapé selection
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Select four canapés from the options below.
Guests will typically enjoy up to eight canapés per person.Meat & fish
- Cajun spiced king prawn skewer (GF)
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese tartlet
- Chicken satay with satay mayonnaise (GF)
- Haggis bonbon with wholegrain mustard mayonnaise
- Hot honey chipolatas
Vegan
- Wild mushroom & truffle tartlet with pickled shiitake
- Curried cauliflower & cashew dukkha (GF)
- Sweet potato blini with mango chutney (GF)
- Mini spring roll with hoisin sauce
- Sweet potato falafel with harissa mayonnaise (GF)
Vegetarian
- Whipped goats cheese & tomato chutney
- Basil, mozzarella & sun-blushed tomato skewer (GF)
- Brie & cranberry vol-au-vent
- Sweetcorn fritter with coriander mayonnaise (GF)
- Tomato & raspberry gazpacho (GF)
Desserts
- Fresh fruit skewer (GF)
- Salted caramel chocolate brownie (GF)
- Triple chocolate brownie
- Mini strawberry tarts (seasonal availability)
- Macaron selection (GF)
Please note: (GF) Gluten Free
Bespoke package pricing
- Selection of 4 canapés - £12.00 per person
- Additional canapé selections - £3.00 per person, per selection
- Starter selection
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Please select one starter from the options below.
- Chicken Liver Parfait – toasted brioche, chutney
- Hot smoked salmon – dill, cream cheese, herb salad, capers
- Beetroot cured salmon – pickled cucumber, smoked crème fraîche, herb salad, sourdough
- Haggis – neeps, tatties, whisky dressing
- Vegetarian haggis (V) – neeps, tatties, whisky dressing
- Fish cake – capers, tartare sauce, herb salad
- Vegan crab cake (VE) – capers, tartare sauce, herb salad
- Tandoori cauliflower (VE/GF) – smoked cauliflower, Kashmiri brown butter, dukkha
- Mushroom parfait (V) – pickled shallot, marinated shiitake, herb crostini
Please note: (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free
- In-between course selection
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Choose one soup or sorbet to refresh the palate between courses.
Soups
All soups are served with local artisan bread and Edinburgh butter.
- Cullen Skink
- Tomato Gazpacho (seasonal availability) (VE/GF)
- Lentil & Bacon (GF)
- Pea & Watercress (VE/GF)
- Parsnip & Apple (VE/GF)
- Roasted Vine Tomato (VE/GF)
Sorbets- Lemon Sorbet with lemon balm (VE/GF)
- Mango & Passion Fruit Sorbet with edible flowers (VE/GF)
- Raspberry Sorbet with dried raspberries (VE/GF)
Please note: (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free
- Main course selection
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Please select one main course from the options below.
Supplement charges apply to selected dishes.
- Fillet of Inverurie Beef (£5.95 supplement per person) – braised shoulder and ale pie, potato terrine, seasonal vegetables, Port wine jus
- Braised Inverurie Beef – white pudding bonbon, dauphinoise potato, seasonal vegetables, Port wine jus
- Roast Breast of Chicken – haggis bonbon, truffled dauphinoise potato, seasonal vegetables, chicken jus
- Roast Saddle of Lamb (£5.95 supplement per person) – lamb shoulder mille-feuille, potato rösti, seasonal vegetables, port wine jus
- Braised Pork Belly – black pudding and apple, potato purée, seasonal vegetables, Arran mustard and cider cream
- Scottish Salmon (GF) – herb fondant potato, seasonal vegetables, dill cream
- Cauliflower Kyiv (V)
- Portobello Mushroom (VE/GF) – green pea purée, lentil dhal, tikka broccoli, beetroot purée
- Slow-Roast Aubergine (VE) – white bean purée, tamarind, baked tomato, pilav rice
- Wild Mushroom & Beetroot Wellington (VE) – roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Port reduction
Please note: (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free
Some of our main courses can be adapted to be gluten free. Please speak to your wedding coordinator for further information.
- Dessert course selection
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Please select one dessert course from the options below.
- Sticky Toffee Pudding – toffee sauce, honeycomb, clotted ice cream
- Chai Crème Brûlée – vanilla shortbread, marinated orange
- Lemon Tart – raspberry, meringue, mint
- Triple Chocolate Bavarois – griottines, praline, kirsch cream
- Classic Bakewell Tart – black treacle ice cream, raspberry, vanilla tuile
- Sticky Toffee Pudding (VE/GF) – toffee sauce, honeycomb, clotted ice cream
- Orange Parfait (VE) – dark chocolate, marmalade, orange gel
- Chocolate Torte (VE/GF) – honeycomb, ice cream, raspberry
- Scottish Cheese Selection (£5.95 supplement per person) – grapes, chutney, artisan biscuits
- Children’s menu selection
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Please select one option from each course to create a set menu for younger guests.
This menu includes a soft drink served by our waiting staff.
Starter selection
- Melon Slices (GF and VE)
- Cream of Tomato Soup (GF)
- Crudités – lemon vegan mayonnaise (GF and VE)
Main course selection
- Chicken Goujons – French fries, peas
- Fish Goujons – French fries, peas
- Vegan Nuggets – French fries, peas (VE)
Dessert selection
- Sticky Toffee Pudding – vanilla ice cream
- Selection of Ice Cream – fruit coulis (GF)
- Chocolate Brownie – chocolate sauce
Bespoke package pricing
- Ages 5 and under – free of charge
- Under 12 (½ portion) – £15.00 per person
- Ages 12–15 – £30.00 per person
Please note: (V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free
Kids grazing box*
A specially designed mini feast for younger guests, served during the adults’ starter course and created to last throughout the meal.
It includes a selection of finger sandwiches, creamy yoghurt, fresh vegetable crudités, and a sweet treat - perfectly portioned to keep little ones happy and make dining easier for parents.
*The Kids Grazing Box is available for children aged 8 and under, with a choice of meat or vegetarian sandwich selection. Priced at £12.50 per child.
- Evening buffet selection
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For your evening buffet, you can choose from the options below. If you are interested in an evening-only reception, please speak to your wedding coordinator.
Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee served with your wedding cake – £3.25 per person
Cold selection
- Platter of sandwiches (serves 10) – £39.90
Hot sandwiches
- Bacon butties (serves 10) – £45.00
- Sausage butties (serves 10) – £45.00
- Egg butties (serves 10) – £45.00
Hot dishes
- Individual steak pies (serves 12) – £52.00
- Stovies / vegetarian stovies (serves 10) – £72.00
- Macaroni cheese (serves 10) – £72.00
Cheese selection
- Platter of cheese and biscuits – served with apples and grapes (serves 10) – £80.50
Evening buffet items and platters are sold only in the quantities stated above. Pricing is based on minimum numbers, as detailed in the FAQ section. If you require further guidance, our wedding coordinators will be happy to assist.
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