day delegate conference package $45.50 per head
½ day package available from $35.00 per head
morning tea break
Choice of 2 items from the morning & afternoon tea selections
Freshly brewed Beraldo coffee & Origin Teas, orange juice and water
lunch buffet
Choice of 4 items from the lunch selections
Freshly brewed Beraldo coffee & Origin Teas, orange juice and water
afternoon tea break
Choice of 2 item from the morning & afternoon tea selections
Freshly brewed Beraldo coffee & Origin SereniTEATeas, orange juice and water
day delegate package inclusions
8 hour conference duration
Water and mints on the table
Includes Service Staff
Pricing Options
2022
2023
Full Day Conference Package
Includes Morning and Afternoon Tea Breaks plus Lunch Buffet
per person
$45.50
$47.50
Half Day Conference Package
Includes Lunch Buffet plus choose between a Morning or Afternoon Tea Break Service
per person
$35.00
$36.50
Hot Lunch Upgrade
per person
$15.00
$15.00
Additions
Pads and pens
per person
$3.00
$3.00
Sparkling water bottles
per bottle
$4.00
$4.00
Espresso coffee cart and barista
2 hours service including staff
All prices are inclusive of GST
POA
POA
For consecutive day conferences please speak to our team for further menu selections.
Inclusions | wait staff, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, including a beverage station for each break, 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 breaks served with our beverage station: Beraldo fair trade percolated coffee, Origin tea, orange juice & still water
Please choose 2 items for morning tea and 2 items for afternoon tea
sweet
Petit four slice assortment (v)
Chocolate raspberry petit four slice (vg) (df)
Vegan carrot petit four slice (vg) (df)
Seasonal fruit and chocolate muffin (v)Danish pastry assortment (v)
Gluten Free Danish pastry assortment (vg) (gf)*
Pear & raspberry bread, muesli crumble, maple butter(v)
Petit friands (2 per person) (v) (gf) (contains nuts)*
Mini four fruit berliner doughnut
Spanish style cinnamon churros with chocolate ganache dip (v)
Banana bread (v) (gf)
Freshly baked lemonade scones with cream & jam (v)
Fruit cup with trio of melon and pineapple salad, rosewater syrup & coconut yoghurt (vg) (gf) (df)
Chocolate brownie (gf)
Lemon tart (v)
Savoury
Rosemary & Yarra Valley feta buttermilk scones, paprika butter (v)
Porcini mushroom arancini, basil pesto (v)
Baked mushroom and prosciutto tarts
Sundried tomato, basil & brie quiche (v)
Ricotta & spinach filo pastries, kasundi (v)
Savoury muffin assortment
Gourmet beef pies with tomato relish
Pork & fennel sausage roll; caramelized onion & tomato relish
Curried lentil & potato party pie (v) (vg) (gf)*
Wild leek & spinach party pie (v) (vg) (gf)*
Vegetable chai gow, soy dipping sauce (v) (vg)*
*$3 surcharge applies per item
Grazing board upgrade
Upgrade to a deluxe grazing board for an additional $5.50 per person
Antipasto platter to include Olives, cured meats, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, dipsand grilled Turkish bread
Australian cheese platters; Italian gorgonzola, South Cape Brie, Wattle Valley cheddar, house madequince paste, dried fruits, crackers & lavosh
(gf) gluten free (df) dairy free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan
All breaks served with our beverage station: Beraldo fair trade percolated coffee, Origin tea, orange juice & still water
Please select 2 items from below to serve
Gourmet sandwiches 2 points
Gourmet wrap, 1⁄2 serve
Gourmet baguette, 1⁄2 serve
Mini quiches:
Chorizo, capsicum, tomato
Smoked salmon, caper, chervil
Sundried tomato, basil & brie (v)
Chicken schnitzel sliders, sriracha mayo & coleslaw
Smoked salmon bagels, cream cheese, dill & capers
Please select 2 items from below to serve
Antipasto platter to include Olives, cured meats, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, dips and grilled Turkish bread
Cambodian beef salad, gem lettuce, lime and chilli dressing (gf)
Rosemary baked chicken: pear, roquette, sherry mayo (gf)
Wasabi & black sesame chicken, soy mayo, coleslaw (gf)
Crispy prosciutto, cos, green beans olives, salsa verde (gf)
Moroccan duck salad, carrot, ginger, raisin, ras el hanout dressing (gf)
Baked Tasmanian salmon, soba noodles, green beans, cherry tomatoes, thai dressing (gf)
Roasted cauliflower, cumin and kale salad, tahini dressing (vg) (gf)
Roasted pumpkin, sweet potato salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt (v)
Arrival Tea & Coffee Buffet
Beraldo coffee & Origin Tea
$4.00 per person
Beverage Station
Beraldo coffee, Origin Tea, orange juice & water
$6.00 per person
Espresso Barista Coffee Cart
Serving espresso coffee, Origin teas & hot chocolates
100 or less people
100 -300 people
300 greater
$660.00
$880.00
POA
Smoothies
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
Crispy skinned salmon, roquette, fennel with citrus dressing
Moroccan spiced chicken thigh
Gourmet sausages (gf)
Herb and lemon crumbed chicken pieces with chipotle mayonnaise
Chargrilled beef, asado style, parsley chimichurri sauce (gf)
Chermoula lamb shoulder, pomegranate & sumac salad
Kingfish, pico de gallo (salsa), paprika mayo (gf)
Tortellini, sundried tomato, swiss mushrooms with saffron cream
Accompaniment: bread rolls served with butter
(Choice of three side options)
Salad
Tatsoi, freekeh, Yarra Valley Persian fetta, caramelised onion, parsley vinaigrette (v)
Cos leaves, radish, mint, with citrus dressing (gf) (vg)
Salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette, cucumber, Spanish onion, tomato & torn herbs (vg) (gf)
Roquette, toasted pine nuts & parmesan salad (v) (gf)
Asian style coleslaw, wasabi soy mayonnaise (v) (gf)
Slow roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, Turkish bread salad, with mint pomegranate yoghurt (v)
Roasted red capsicum & orecchiette pasta salad (v)
Vegetables
Rosemary roasted chat potatoes (vg) (gf)
Green beans with kalamata olives, red onion & mint (v) (gf)
Roast sweet potato and pumpkin with Indian spices (v)
Seasonal greens, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil (v) (gf)
Roast vegetables (v) (gf)
Chargrilled corn with lime (v) (gf)
Heirloom carrots with orange blossom, dill & mustard butter (vg) (gf)
Roasted cauliflower, spinach, caramelised onion & almond salad with tahini dressing (v) (gf)
(gf) gluten free (df) dairy free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan
We love to talk food, and can help devise your perfect event menu.
"Amazing food!"
The waiters are so accommodating and were very nice to all my guests. My guests said they were so happy with the quality of food and the waiters who served them. A stand out was Caroline on my wedding day. She was so lovely and attentive! Would definitely have any event catered by them in the future
"The staff were fantastic and everything went perfectly."
Organised a morning tea for a dozen people at work with very little notice. The service was delightful & the whole experience very simple and no fuss. The food was delicious - super fresh & tasty. A great variety of yummy sandwiches and lovely pies & cakes! Will definitely use Essential Catering again should the need arise! Thanks to all concerned. Very happy customer!
We are Melbourne caterers with the experience, service and amazing food to make your event unforgettable. Working from rustic weddings to corporate conferences, from boardrooms to backyards, our dedicated team is ready to help you.
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