Our conference packages are all about fresh, delicious food, with options for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea – backed by exceptional service.
Seasonal fruit platter (serves 10 pax) per platter $60.00
Orange juice bottles per bottle $4.50
Sparkling water bottles per bottle $4.00
Espresso coffee cart and barista POA
All breaks served with our beverage station: Silva fair trade percolated coffee Yarra Valley, Tea Leaves tea Yarra Valley & still water
Please choose 2 item for morning tea and 2 item for afternoon tea (Please notes items are served 50/50)
Petit four slice assortment (v)
Chocolate peanut slice (vg)(df)(gf)
Spiced vegan carrot & sultana mini muffin (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Seasonal chocolate and fruit muffin (v)(nf)
Danish pastry assortment (45gm) (v)
Gluten Free Danish pastry(30gm) (v)(gf)
Pear & raspberry bread, muesli crumble, maple butter (v)(gf)
Petit friands (2 per person) (v)(gf)(contains nuts)
Banana bread, wrapped butter (v)(gf)(nf)
Freshly baked lemonade scones with cream & jam (v)(nf)
Chocolate brownie (v)(gf)
Lemon tart (medium) (v)(nf)
Donuts; salted caramel or jam (v)(nf)
Rosemary & Yarra Valley feta buttermilk scones, paprika butter (v)(nf)
Sundried tomato, basil & brie quiche (v)(nf)
Savoury muffin assortment (v)(nf)
Add a sliced seasonal fruit platter $60 per 10 pax
(gf) gluten free (df) dairy free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (nf) nut free
Replace your morning tea or afternoon tea with the following grazing board menu
All breaks served with our beverage station: Silva fair trade percolated coffee, Tea Leaves tea & still water
(Please select 2 items from below to serve)
Gourmet sandwich, 2 points (nf)
Gourmet wrap, ½ serve (nf)
Gourmet baguette, ½ serve (nf)
Mini quiches: Classic Lorraine with smokey bacon & cheese (nf)
Smoked salmon, caper, chervil (nf)
Sundried tomato, basil & brie (v)(nf)
Chicken schnitzel sliders, sriracha mayo & coleslaw (nf)
Smoked salmon bagels, cream cheese, red onion dill & capers (nf)
(Please select 2 items from below to serve)
Antipasto platter; Olives, cured meats, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, dips and grilled Turkish bread (nf)
Cambodian beef salad, gem lettuce, lime and chilli dressing (gf)(df)(nf)
Rosemary baked chicken, pear, roquette, sherry mayo (gf)(df)(nf)
Wasabi & black sesame chicken, soy mayo, coleslaw (gf)(nf)
Crispy prosciutto, cos, green beans olives, salsa verde (gf)(df)(nf)
Moroccan duck salad, carrot, ginger, raisin, ras el hanout dressing (gf)(df)(nf)
Baked Tasmanian salmon, soba noodles, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Thai dressing (gf)(df)(nf)
Roasted cauliflower, spinach, caramelised onion & almond salad with tahini dressing (vg)(df)(gf)
Roasted pumpkin, sweet potato salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt (v)(gf)(nf)
Falafel, quinoa, radish, edamame, chilli citrus dressing (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Silva Coffee & Tea Leaves Tea (Both sourced from Yarra Valley) $4.50 per person
Serving espresso coffee, Yarra Valley teas & hot chocolates $500.00 machine hire
Consumables & Staff additional costs based on numbers
Kiwifruit, spinach, pineapple & banana | Mango, vanilla & soy milk | Berry & yoghurt $6.00 each
Choice of two hot dishes to serve
Five spiced pork belly, sticky soy, coriander & crispy shallot (gf)(df)(nf)
Crispy skinned salmon, roquette, fennel with citrus dressing (gf)(df)(nf)
Moroccan spiced chicken thigh (gf)(df)(nf)
Gourmet sausages (gf)(df)(nf)
Herb and lemon crumbed chicken pieces with chipotle mayonnaise (df)(nf)
Chargrilled beef flank, parsley chimichurri sauce (gf)(df)(nf)
Chermoula lamb shoulder, pomegranate & sumac salad (gf)(df)(nf)
Tortellini, sundried tomato, Swiss mushrooms with saffron cream (v)(nf)
North African vegetable and red kidney bean tajine with apricots, tomato & preserved lemon (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Pumpkin, cauliflower and chickpea curry with coconut milk (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Accompaniment: bread rolls served with butter (v)
(Please select 3 items from the sides section below to serve)
SALAD
Cos leaves, radish, mint, with citrus dressing (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette, cucumber, Spanish onion, tomato & torn herbs (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Roquette, toasted pine nuts & parmesan salad (v)(gf)
Asian style coleslaw, wasabi soy mayonnaise (v)(gf)(df)(nf)
Roasted pumpkin, sweet potato salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt (v)(gf)(nf)
Roasted red capsicum & orecchiette pasta salad (v)(df)(nf)
VEGETABLES
Rosemary roasted chat potatoes (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Green beans with kalamata olives, red onion & mint (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Roast sweet potato and pumpkin with Indian spices (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Seasonal greens, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil (vg)(df) (gf)(nf)
Roast vegetables (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Chargrilled corn with lime (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Heirloom carrots with orange blossom, dill & mustard butter (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Roasted cauliflower, spinach, caramelised onion & almond salad with tahini dressing (vg)(df)(gf)
(gf) gluten free (df) dairy free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (nf) nut free
Dietary & Allergen Notice 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.
Crockery, cutlery, buffet ware and glasses. Pricing based on minimum numbers of 40 people, 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.
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.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
We work with a diverse array of people regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, beliefs or ethnicities. We strive to make everyone feel welcomed, heard and recognised for the unique perspective they bring to the world.
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