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Choose from our menu selection of succulent roast meats and fresh artisan salads, finished with a decadent dessert buffet.

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FINGER FOOD

½ hour chef’s selection of 4 finger food items on arrival, served on rotation

GRAZING STATION

Olives, cured meats, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, dips and grilled Turkish bread.

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MAIN BUFFET

MEAT SELECTION

Choice of two marinated roast meats

Marinated roast beef with horseradish crème (gf)(nf)

Roast pork & crackling with Yarra Valley apple sauce (gf)(nf)

Lemon & herb butter, chicken breast (gf)(nf)

Quince glazed roast leg of lamb with thyme & rosemary, served with mint sauce (gf) (supplement $3 pp)
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MAIN ACCOMPANIMENTS

Rosemary roasted chat potatoes (vg)(gf) 

Bread rolls, served with butter (v)

Gravy

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SALAD SELECTION

Choice of three salad options

Cos leaves, radish, mint, with citrus dressing (vg)(gf)(nf)

Salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette, cucumber, Spanish onion, tomato & torn herbs (gf)(vg)(nf)

Roquette, toasted pine nuts & parmesan salad (v)(gf)

Asian style coleslaw, wasabi soy mayonnaise (v)(gf)(nf)

Slow roasted pumpkin, sweet potato salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt (v)(gf)(nf)

Roasted red capsicum & orecchiette pasta salad (vg)(nf)

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DESSERTS

Choice of two dessert options

Dark chocolate mousse, freeze dried mandarin (v)(gf)(nf)

Petite pavlova, balsamic strawberries (v)(gf)(nf)

Salted caramel chocolate tart, hazelnut (v)(gf available)

Lemon tart, freeze dried berry (v)(nf)(gf available)

Chocolate brownie (v)(gf)

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(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (nf) nut free

PRICING OPTIONS

2025

2026

FINGER FOOD | MAIN per person (2 hour service period)
$56.50
$58.50
MAIN | DESSERT per person (2.5 hour service period)
$56.50
$58.50
FINGERFOOD | MAIN | DESSERT per person (3 hour service period)
$72.50
$75.00
ANTIPASTO UPGRADE served as entree plate per person
$16.00
$16.50
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INCLUSIONS

Qualified chef, crockery, cutlery, place setting set up and premium disposable napkin. Pricing based on minimum numbers of 40 people, chef surcharges apply for smaller groups. Waiting staff, surcharges & additional equipment fees may apply, but vary depending upon locations & circumstances. 

All prices listed are inclusive of GST.

No hidden fees. No surprises. Just

transparent pricing from the start.

DIETARY & ALLERGEN

Our kitchen uses a variety of ingredients, including gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, soy, and eggs. Whilst we take care with dietary requests, we cannot guarantee dishes are free from allergens.

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