Cocobean Cafe is a friendly daytime cafe on Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh. Opened in 2007 and run by chef Gavin Wales, it serves the surrounding office, residential and business community with food prepared fresh on the premises.
Breakfast choices include rolls, toast and egg dishes, with bacon rolls and scrambled eggs among the familiar favourites. Coffee and other hot drinks make the cafe equally suitable for a quick morning stop or a slower breakfast at one of the tables.
Lunch changes across wholesome homemade dishes such as soup, salads, pies, lasagne and chicken curry. The variety gives regular customers a balance between lighter food and comforting hot plates, with ingredients and daily cooking taking priority over a fixed chain style formula.
The small, quiet setting is well suited to individual lunches and informal catch-ups, while takeaway helps nearby workers fit a meal into the day. Cocobean's connected catering business also reflects the kitchen's flexible approach to dietary needs, menus and larger food orders.
Address: 58 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6JQ, Scotland
Cocobean Catering & Cafe Menu
Cold Fork Buffet
Minimum 20 people. Prices are per person.
Cold Fork Menu 1
Cooked ham with a Dijon mustard mayo, Chicken drumsticks with a classic BBQ sauce, Homemade broccoli and cheese quiche (V), Greek salad with olives and feta (V), Potato salad with spring onions and mayo dressing (V), Crusty bread with butter, Fresh fruit salad bowl
Menu 2
Sliced slow roasted pork with caramelised apples, Pea and potato frittata with tomato salsa (V), Spinach and feta tartlets (V), Grilled halloumi, asparagus and courgette salad with pesto dressing (V), Cannellini bean salad with roasted cherry tomatoes and rocket (V), Mozzarella, vine tomato and basil salad (V), Rustic bread and butter, Blueberry crème fraiche torte, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Fresh fruit salad bowl
Menu 4
Antipasti with Parma ham, salami, bresaola, mortadella and mixed olives, Carved topside of roasted beef with horseradish creme fraiche, Coronation chicken with mango and coconut, Smoked salmon and king prawn platter with lemon crème fraiche and Marie Rose dip, Caramelised red onion and goat’s cheese quiche (V), Quinoa and bulgur wheat salad with cucumber, spring onion and herb oil dressing (V), New potato salad with whole grain mustard and olive oil dressing (v), Caesar Salad (V), Roast pepper and cherry tomato salad (V), Focaccia and baguette breads with olive oil and balsamic vinigarette, Individual meringues with cream and fresh fruit, Chocolate ganache topped with raspberries, Fruit skewers
Salads
The below salads can be enjoyed on their own or can be added as perfect side to any of our main dishes in the hot buffet menu. Please enquire for more choices.
Vegetarian salads
Rocket, avocado, pear, parmesan; Greek salad – feta, red onion, tomato, cucumber, black olives; Couscous, roasted vegetables, mint dressing; Tomato, mozzarella, basil; Puy lentil, grilled halloumi, cherry tomato, spinach; Quinoa, bulgur wheat, chickpeas, pomegranate, red onion, red pepper, parsley; Asian noodles, bean sprouts, red peppers, red cabbage, cucumber, cashew nuts, lime, coriander; Creamy penne pasta, peas, artichoke, rocket, parmesan; Brown rice, grilled courgettes, chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs; Roasted pepper, mozzarella, mixed olives, caramelised red onion; Roasted courgette, aubergine and pepper, sundry tomato, red pesto; New potato, egg, red onion, parsley, honey mustard dressing
Non-Vegetarian Salads
Tuna nicoise – new potatoes, red onion, green beans, tomato, olive and French dressing; Classic chicken Caesar – crunchy crutons, bacon, parmesan; Oriental chicken noodle – sugar snap peas, spring onion, coriander, sesame seed; Honey chicken cous cous – almonds, saltanas, fresh mint, yoghurt dressing; Chicken pesto fusilli, sundry tomato, baby spinach, olive
Finger Buffet
All the below options are a perfect choice for an office lunch or a family get-together. All options below will include disposable plates and napkins. Minimum order 20 people.
Buffet Option 1 (Soup & sandwich)
Soup will be dropped off in a soup kettle and can be kept hot for up to 3 hrs. Disposable cups included. Choose from our home made range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian soups. Sandwiches, wraps and rolls with chicken, ham, egg, tuna and vegetarian fillings.
Buffet Option 2
Sandwiches, wraps and rolls with chicken, ham, egg, tuna and vegetarian fillings; Sausage Rolls with brown sauce for dipping; Chorizo and brie puffs – puff pasty squares topped with chorizo, brie and caramelised onion; Brushetta – a classic brushetta mix on top of a ciabatta; Assortment of traybakes; Fruit Skewers
Buffet Option 3
Sandwiches, wraps and rolls with chicken, ham, egg, tuna and vegetarian fillings; Mini scotch pies; Indian Selection – traditional Bhajis, Pakoras and Samosas with a sweet chilli dip; Veggie Puffs – puff pasty squares topped with roast veggies, goat’s cheese and tomato chutney; Selection of mini quiches – with mixed fillings; Selection of mini sweets – mini muffins, chocolate éclairs and chocolate waffles with strawberries; Fruit Skewers – seasonal fruit skewers
Buffet Option 4
Mini rolls and wraps with chicken, ham, egg, tuna and vegetarian fillings; Kebabs – with cherry tomato, mozzarella, roast pepper and marinated olive; Chicken Drumsticks – coated in classic bbq sauce; Mini pies – Chicken and mushroom & steak and ale; Pear and Stilton tartlets; Smoked salmon oatcakes – oatcakes topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese and chive; Luxury sweet platter – Mini scones with clotted cream and jam, mini éclairs, mini muffins and meringues with cream and fresh fruit; Fruit Platter – selection of seasonal fruit
Hot Buffet
Below dishes can be served with salads, breads and dessert for an additional charge, choices available in our salad and dessert menus. All dishes are dropped off in chafing dishes and can be kept hot for up to 3hrs. £13.00 per person. Minimum 15 people. (V) Vegetarian option available. (B) Bowl Food – suitable for standing.
Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry
Indian served with a lemon and coriander rice (V) (B)
Thai Chicken green curry
served with coconut rice (V) (B)
Stuffed Chicken
with haggis, wrapped in smoked bacon with a creamy shallot sauce served with new potatoes
Chicken Supreme
wrapped in Parma ham and sage leaf served with a mushroom sauce
Chicken breast
with baby veggies and a lemon and thyme jus
Chicken chasseur
with tarragon, shallots and button mushrooms (B)
Chicken Stir fry
with bean sprouts, sugar peas and pak choi with sweet soy and chilli sauce (V)(B)
Beef Stroganoff
with mushrooms, onion and creamy brandy sauce served with rice (V) (B)
Beef goulash
with rosemary and red wine sauce served with mash (B)
Beef Bourguignon
with red wine sauce, mushrooms, bacon and onions served with wholegrain mustard mash (B)
Beef medallion fillets
with a creamy peppercorn sauce, cherry vine tomatoes and sautéed potatoes (£3 supplement)
Steak and Ale pie
served with a pie lid and garlic mash
Beef Lasagne
(V)
Chilli con carne
served with coriander rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and tortilla chips (V) (B)
Chicken and chorizo pasta
with tomato, mushrooms, and garlic (B)
Prawn Linguine
with white wine, lemon and chilli sauce (B)
Spaghetti Carbonara
(V)
Meatball and vegetable pasta
with a tomato and herb sauce (V) (B)
Haggis, neeps and tatties
with a whiskey sauce (V) (B)
Moussaka
with lamb, aubergines, herbs and cheese. (B)
Mixed seafood pie
smoked haddock, salmon and prawns in a white wine sauce with creamy mash and cheese (B)
Mixed seafood paella
traditional Spanish paella with chorizo
Butternut squash and mushroom risotto
with spinach and white wine and parmesan (B)
Broccoli gnocchi
with peas, pine nuts and crème fraiche (B)
Cannelloni
with spinach and ricotta (B)
Melanzani
with roasted aubergines, tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
Canapes
Canapés are small, decorative finger food that you can normally eat within 2 bites, ideally served with drinks before a meal or cocktail party. We recommend you allow between 4-6 canapés per person. Minimum 30 people.
Cold Canapés
All of the below canapés can be eaten cold therefore are ideal for delivery. They are charged at £2.50 each.
Pea and potato mini frittata squares with a tomato chutney
(V)
Pear and stilton tartlets
(V)
Broccoli, wild mushroom and brie tartlets
(V)
Chicken liver parfait with redcurrant jelly on a brioche crostini
(M)
Mini Yorkshire puddings with roast beef and horseradish crème fraiche
(M)
King prawn with a mango and chilli salsa
(F)
Smoked salmon bilinis with chives & cream cheese
(F)
Melon, rocket and Parma ham skewers
Lamb koftas skewers with cucumber & yogurt dip
(M)
Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce
(V)
Prawn, chorizo and mango skewers
(M) (F)
Smoked chicken and mango croustades
(M)
Cajun chicken sour cream and guacamole in a filo basket
(M)
Curry butter chicken in a spiced cup
(M)
Oat crumbed haggis balls with a creamy shallot & brandy puree
(M)
Oatcakes with pate and tomato chutney
(M)
Mini pies – steak ale or chicken mushroom
(M)
Roast vegetable and caramelised onion tartlets
(V)
Wild boar and apple sausages with a honey and parsnip puree
(M)
Anti-pasti skewers with cherry tomato, roasted courgette, roast pepper, olive and mini mozzarella
(V)
Japanese mixed sushi rolls
(F)
Duck spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce
(F)
Mini beef burgers
(M)
Ribeye steak with salsa verde on a toasted ciabatta
(M)
Sweet canapés
£3.50 each
Mini brownie squares
Mini meringues with fresh fruit and cream
Mini waffles topped with fresh fruit and cream
Selection of mini cheesecakes
Chocolate and raspberry tartlets
Summer fruit panna cota in a shot glass
Desserts
Our mouth watering desserts are a perfect way to finish off any meal. Please get in touch if there is something you’d like but don’t see.
Banoffee Pie
a classic creamy pudding of banana and toffee
Chocolate Fudge Cake
rich and moist with a glossy ganache finish
Blueberry and crème fraiche torte
Vanilla cheesecake
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Tiramisu
a rich Italian classic
Strawberry Pavlova
a meringue-based dessert topped with fresh juicy strawberries
Homemade apple pie
pieces of Bramley apple enclosed in a rich shortcrust pastry
Lemon Tart
contrasts rich buttery pastry with a zingy filling
White chocolate and raspberry cheese cake
Carrot and walnut cake
a soft and moist classic
Classic Victoria Sponge
a feather light sponge filled with whipped cream and strawberry jam
Pear and almond tart
a simple and delicious traditional tart
Bakewell tart
a British classic consisting of a short crust pastry with a layer of jam and a sponge filling with almonds
Chocolate profiteroles
little choux buns filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce
Blackforest Gateau
a classic chocolate gateau with whipped cream and cherries