We’re dreaming of Summer here at Hickory and that means our thoughts are turning to sun shine, longer days and of course delicious summer food and drink like BBQ’s, summer salads and jugs of our favourite cocktails.
With summer comes an air of excitement and fun, make the most of this and throw a summer work party – they’re not just for Christmas! – to celebrate the warmer weather (if we’re lucky!) and your team’s hard work so far this year.
Our dedicated Sales & Event Designers will help you every step of the way, creating an unforgettable summer soirée. Whether it’s a BBQ, sit down dinner or canapé reception that you’re looking for, we can cater to your needs.
Why throw a summer party?
Boost Morale
Recognising the hard work of your team and rewarding them for it is a great way to boost staff morale. They’ll feel valued and part of a great company where their dedication and hard work is appreciated.
Say Thank You
A summer party is a great way to say thank you to not only you staff but, customers and suppliers too. Give back to them and have them join you in your celebrations.
Team Bonding
Having company get togethers and events is a fantastic team bonding opportunity. Inviting the whole company will allow for different teams to meet one another outside of the office, in a more relaxed setting. Challenges and team building exercises could be put in place to encourage team work or just letting everyone mingle can be enough to generate a great team spirit.
Because it’s Summer!
This can be as good an excuse as any! With Christmas still feeling like a long time away, it’s good for people to let their hair down. With our brilliant BBQ and sunshine filled cocktails, catering for large groups and corporate events, you’ll have the perfect summer food and drink selection to get the party started!
Get in touch with our team to book your summer party, we can’t promise sunshine (this is Scotland after all!) but, we can guarantee smiling faces, fabulous food and creative cocktails which will help you kick start your summer.
SIZZLING SUMMER BBQ
Handmade Orkney dry aged quarter pound beef burgers flavoured with shallots, garlic,
Chili and BBQ spices, served in a soft sesame seed bun
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Succulent chicken breast Kebabs marinated for 48 hours in our garlic,
ginger and soy hickory smoke marinade
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Hand reared, East Lothian pork and sage sausages with sautéed onions
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Charred half peppers filled with caraway seeded caramelised onions, feta and herbs (v)
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Chunky vegetable and halloumi skewer dusted in BBQ spices
Basted with garlic and homegrown rosemary oil (V)
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Sweet potatoes wedges marinated in Cajun spices and tarragon
chargrilled with a lemon and crème fraiche yoghurt (v)
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Five leaf salad with Black and Gold Rapeseed oil vinaigrette
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Hand cut julienne carrots, savoy cabbage and celeriac bound in herby coarse mustard mayo
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Little east coast tatties in herbs and garlic dressing with bbq spices and red onions
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Macaroni salad with peas, sun blushed tomatoes, kidney beans, sweetcorn and coriander
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Lemon zested salad of giant cous cous, grilled tri-colour peppers, sweetcorn kernals,
cherry tomatoes and fresh mint dressing
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All served with a selection of sauces – Apple sauce, Ketchup, Hickory BBQ sauce, Mustard
SOMETHING SWEET
Strawberry and mascarpone cheesecake jar
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Lemon meringue tart
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Salted caramel cheesecake jar
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Chocolate and raspberry mousse
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Raspberry cranachan
SUMMER SIPS
THE HICKORY SOUR
House-made hickory smoked syrup, whisky, lemon, egg white and bitters
APRICOT TWIST
Vodka, apricot brandy, apricot jam, orange juice, egg white and orange bitters
TOKYO MARY
Vodka, ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, herbs, wasabi and tomato juice
HICKORY GARDEN
Cranberry and elderflower syrup, gin, egg white, apple and soda water
BRAMBLE
Fresh berries, gin, lemon, sugar and Crème de Mûre
GRAPEFRUIT GIN JULEP
Scottish gin, fresh mint, grapefruit syrup, bitters, topped with club soda
THYME FOR DAISIES
Gin, house-made cucumber and thyme syrup, yellow chartreuse, lemon and egg white
THAI DAIQUIRI
Light rum, fresh lime, coconut water and Thai basil
STRAWBERRY & BASIL DAIQUIRI
Light rum, lime, strawberry and basil syrup, and fresh basil
