Each course is served on platters at the table, ensuring your guests have a variety of menu options, encouraging interaction amongst your guests.
½ hour chef’s selection of 4 finger food items on arrival, served on rotation
Tapas platters - (Choice of three tapas to serve)
Essential hummus, extra virgin olive oil, za’atar, Turkish bread (vg)(df)(nf)
Chilli garlic prawns, roquette, lemon (gf)(df)(nf)
Pork and chorizo meatballs, smokey paprika sugo (gf)(df)(nf)
Greek style roasted kipfler potatoes with lemon, garlic & oregano, Yarra Valley Persian feta (v)(gf)(nf)
Sriracha macaroni cheese croquette, pickled cucumber, herb salad (v)(nf)
Stir fried mushroom medley with ginger, chilli & soy; cashews, spring onion & coriander (vg)(gf)(df)
Grilled salmon skewer, radicchio, citrus mayo (gf)(df)(nf)
Beef empanada, chipotle aioli
Tomato, basil tarte tatin, arugula, balsamic (vg)(nf)
Spice corn mousse, pico de gallo, avocado, corn chip (v)(gf)(nf)
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus, cherry tomato salsa, vincotto (gf)(df)(nf)
Choice of two main options
Marinated beef flank, black garlic aioli, truss cherry tomatoes (gf)(df)(nf)
Korean beef short rib, pickled cucumber ribbons, coriander (gf)(df)(nf)(supplement $5.00 pp)
Five spice crust pork belly, sticky soy glaze, coriander, crispy shallot (gf)(df)(nf)
Salmon fillet, thyme, roquette, fennel, citrus dressing (gf)(df)(nf)
Grilled chicken thigh, crisp prosciutto, sage, vincotto (gf)(df)(nf)
Chermoula lamb shoulder, pomegranate & sumac spiced salad (gf)(df)(nf)
Tandoori baked chicken thigh, cauliflower “rice”, mint (gf)(nf)
Middle eastern spiced lamb rump, skordalia, tendrils (gf)(df)(nf)(supplement $5.00pp)
Beef cheek massaman style, beansprouts, peanuts & chilli (gf)(df)
Kingfish, pico de gallo salsa, paprika mayo (gf)(df)(nf)(supplement $8.00 pp)
Casarecce pasta with forest mushrooms, pecorino, roquette & truffle oil drizzle (v)(nf)
Pumpkin, capsicum & zucchini tajine; tomato, ras el hanout, mint & preserved lemon (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Accompaniment: freshly sliced local sourdough served with butter (v)
Choice of two side options
Rosemary roasted chat potatoes (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Roasted pumpkin wedges with Indian spices and pepitas (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Salad greens, balsamic vinaigrette, cucumber, Spanish onion, tomato & torn herbs (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Heirloom carrots with orange blossom, dill & mustard seeds (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Cos leaves, radish, mint, with citrus dressing (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Broccolini, seasonal greens, chickpea sesame dressing (gf)(vg)(df)(nf)
Roquette, parmesan & pine nut salad (v)(gf)
Roast cauliflower, spinach, caramelised onion & almond salad with tahini dressing (gf)(vg)(df)
Choice of two dessert options
Flourless chocolate cake, mulled cherries, mascarpone (v)(gf)(nf)
Petite pavlova, hazelnut pastry cream, poached pear (v)(gf)
Salted caramel chocolate tart, freeze dried mandarin (v)(nf)(gf available, supplement $1.50pp)
Lemon tart, dehydrated raspberries (v)(nf)(gf available, supplement $1.50pp)
Coconut & lime leaf rice pudding, mango, calamansi gel (vg)(df)(gf)(nf)
Mixed spice panna cotta, granny smith apples (gf)(nf)
(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (nf) nut free (df) dairy free
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.
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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