Food and Drink at Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford

Macdonald hotels source only organic milk, free range eggs, corn-fed poultry, grass-fed beef and wild white fish because quality tastes better. The finest in English and Scottish food and the freshest seasonal local ingredients are used to produce everything from home-baked pastries to lavish banquets at the Randolph Hotel.

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Buffets

Hot and cold buffets at the Randolph Hotel are produced to the same high standards as our à la carte restaurant or banqueting menus. Choose from a delicious selection of classic hot and cold dishes, salads, vegetarian specials and tasty desserts. Try our Smoked Chicken, Bacon and Walnut Salad or Medallions of Beef with Madeira Sauce or be tempted by Raspberry Brûlée or Glazed Lemon Tart. Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9132.

• Sample Buffet Menu

  Hot & Cold Buffet

  Please choose one starter, three main courses, and two desserts from the selection below:

  Starters
  (Served to the table)
  Chicken & Wild Mushroom Terrine with Basket of Melba Toast
  Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon Dressing
  Smoked Chicken, Bacon and Walnut Salad
  Duo of Seasonal Melon with Summer Fruit Salsa
  Caesar Salad with Shrimps, Parmesan and Garlic Croutons

  Main Courses
  Navarin of Seafood with a Chive Cream Sauce
  Supreme of Salmon with a Shrimp Sauce
  Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushrooms & Tarragon
  Medallions of Beef with Madeira Sauce
  Honey and Mustard Glazed Ham
  Roast Norfolk Turkey
  Cold Poached Salmon with Watercress Mayonnaise
  Roasted Sirloin of Beef
  Served with a Selection of Salads, New Potatoes and Pilaff Rice

  Desserts
  Selection of Cheeses with Celery, Grapes and Biscuits
  Fresh Fruit Salad
  Raspberry Brulée
  Choux Buns with Hot Butterscotch Sauce
  Glazed Lemon Tart
  Served with Coffee and Chocolates

  Dietary Requirements

  Gluten Free
  As no wheat flour is used in the making of our sauces, most starter and main courses are suitable or can be adapted for a gluten free diet. Unfortunately many of the desserts do contain wheat flour; however we will always be able to offer an alternative.

  Dairy Free
  Some of the starter courses can be prepared or adapted so they are dairy free and we are always able to offer a Tossed Salad or Melon alternative.
  Most of the Main courses can be prepared or adapted so they are dairy free.
  Unfortunately most of the desserts are not suitable to be adapted to dairy free; however we can always offer Sorbets or Fresh Fruits as an alternative.

  Nut Allergies
  As our kitchens use nuts in the production of some dishes and due to cross contamination we are not able to guarantee 100% nut free.
  However we can ensure that no nuts are used in the production of a particular dish.

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Private Dining

The Macdonald Randolph Hotel offers stylish private dining options for 2 to 220 people. From the most intimate and ornate of suites to the most impressive ballroom, we have venues for any occasion. We can also provide a range of entertainment options. Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9132.

Banqueting

Celebrate a special occasion with a delectable feast at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel, freshly prepared by our accomplished chefs. Our dedicated banqueting team has designed menus bursting with flavour that will impress any partygoer. Select from our delicious banqueting menus or create your own, complemented by a selection of our fine wines. Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call 0844 879 9132.

• Sample Banqueting Menus

  Menu A @ £35.00

  Duo of Melon & Parma Ham, Fruit Salsa
  Home Cured Salmon, Capers & Rye bread, Crème Fraiche
  Slow Roasted Vine Tomato Salad, Rocket & Parmesan
  **
  Corn Fed Free Range Chicken Breast, Confit Leg, Fondant Potato
  Pan Fried Fillet of Bream, Crushed New Potatoes, Sauce Vierge
  Aubergine, Spinach & Pepper Gateaux glazed with Goat Cheese
  **
  Lemon Mascarpone Souffle, Walnut Biscotti
  Apple Tart, Cinnamon & Vanilla Custard
  White Chocolate & Red Berry Mousse, Raspberry Coulis
  **
  Tea & Coffee with Chocolates

  Menu B @ £38.00

  Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine, Home Made Picalilli
  Prawn & Halibut Timbale, Mustard Dressing
  Goats Cheese & Leek Terrine, Warm Brioche
  **
  Roast Rack of Norfolk Pork, Apple Sauce & Roast Potatoes
  Steamed Fillet of Organic Salmon, Herb Crust; Dill Sauce
  Roast Butternut Risotto, Parmesan Flakes
  **
  Seasonal Berry Pudding, Clotted Cream
  Chocolate Fondant, Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
  Trio of Chocolate, Nutmeg Creme Fraiche, Kumquat Compote
  **
  Tea & Coffee with Chocolates

  Menu C @ £45.00

  Carpaccio of Beef, Parmesan Flakes, Truffle Oil
  Crab Fishcakes, Chilli & Cucumber Sauce
  Asparagus and Rocket Salad, Hollandaise Sauce
  **
  Fillet of Scottish Beef, Roasted Shallots, Madeira Jus
  Pan Fried Fillet of Seabass, Langoustine Sauce
  Wild Mushroom Tart, Baby Leeks, Celeriac Puree

  **
  Raspberry Brulee, Almond Tuile
  Baileys Bavarois, Coffee Anglaise
  Selection of British Cheeses, Chutney and Grapes
  **
  Tea & Coffee with Chocolates

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• Sample Events Drinks List
• Sample Canapés Selection

  Smoked Duck & Red Onion Tartlets
  Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roulade
  Chorizo Choux Buns
  Sesame Prawn Toasts
  Sun Dried Tomato Palmiers
  Warm Brie, Plum Chutney
  Parma Ham, Black Pepper and Cream Cheese
  King Prawns in Filo Pastry
  Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
  Spinach and Cream Cheese

  6 items: £8.50 per person
  8 items: £10.50 per person

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• Sample Banqueting Menus

  Menu 1 - £35.00

  Melon & Parma Ham, Fruit Salsa
  Home Cured Salmon Terrine, Crème Fraiche , Capers & Rye Bread
  Slow Roast Vine Tomato Salad , Rocket & Parmesan
  ***
  Corn Fed Free Range Chicken Breast , Confit Leg , Fondant potato
  Pan Fried Fillet of Bream , Crushed New Potatoes , Sauce Vierge
  Aubergine, Spinach & Pepper Gateaux , Goat Cheese Mash
  ***
  Lemon Mascarpone Soufflé , Walnut Biscotti
  Apple Tart , Cinnamon Custard , Vanilla Custard
  White Chocolate & Red Berry Mousse, Raspberry Coulis
  ***
  Coffee & Chocolates

  Menu 2 - £38.00

  Ham Hock & Parsley Terrine , Home Made Piccalilli
  Prawn & Halibut Timbale, Mustard Dressing , Cuccumber Salad
  Goats Cheese & Leek Terrine , Warm Brioche
  ***
  Roast Rack of Outdoor Bred Norfolk Pork , Apple Sauce & Roast Potatoes
  Steamed Fillet of Organic Salmon, Herb Crust , Lemon & Dill Sauce
  Roast Butternut Risotto, Parmesan Flakes , Sage Butter
  ***
  Seasonal Berry Pudding , Berry Sauce & Clotted Cream
  Chocolate Fondant , Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
  Trio of Chocolate, Nutmeg Crème Fraiche & Kumquat Compote
  ***
  Coffee & Chocolates

  Menu 3 - £45.00pp

  Carpaccio of Beef, Parmesan Flakes, Truffle Oil
  Crab Fishcakes, Chilli & Cucumber Sauce
  Asparagus & Rocket Salad, Hollandaise Sauce
  ***
  Fillet of Scottish Beef, Roasted Shallots, Madeira Jus , Fondant Potato
  Pan Fried Fillet of Seabass, Bok Choi , Langoustine Sauce
  Wild Mushroom Tart , Baby Leeks , Celeriac Puree
  ***
  Raspberry Brulee, Almond Tuile
  Baileys Bavarois, Coffee Anglais
  Selection of British Cheeses, Chutney and Grapes
  ***
  Coffee & Chocolates

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Refreshments

All our delegate packages include refreshments throughout the day. Keep motivation high with regular breaks for freshly-brewed tea and Fairtrade coffee, served with home-made cakes and biscuits. Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9132.

Special Events

Celebrate your Christmas, Twixmas or New Year's party in style at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel! Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter celebrations are also perfect opportunities to splash out on something special at one of the finest hotels in Oxford.

Send us an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9132 for further details.