"There are five reasons why men drink
Good wine, a friend, or being dry;
Or lest you should by-and-by;
Or any other reason why"
Dean Aldrich, 16th Century
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Festive Buffet Menus
All menu options are subject to a guest number minimum. Prices are per person and include GST. Menu items and prices are subject to change. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. More information about functions and conferences are available here »
To Start
Pea & Ham Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter. Followed by
Honey Baked Ham - scented with cloves & carved from the bone.
Served with Dijon & wholegrain mustards & gravy.
Garden Peas
Medley of Roasted Vegetables
Gourmet Potatoes - mint infused & doused with parsley butter. Desserts
Apple & Cinnamon Strudel - dusted with sugar and served with Chantilly cream.
Old English Xmas Pudding - with brandy anglaise.
French Vanilla Ice Cream
Roast Dinner Option “B”
To Start
Pea & Ham Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter. Followed by
Roast Turkey - Carved & served with stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy.
Garden Peas
Medley of Roasted Vegetables
Gourmet Potatoes - mint infused & doused with parsley butter. Desserts
Apple & Cinnamon Strudel - dusted with sugar and served with Chantilly cream.
Old Fashioned Sherry Trifle - with runny cream.
French Vanilla Ice Cream
To Start
Roasted Pumpkin Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter. Salads
Crisp Mesculin Salad Greens - with garden vegetables & citrus vinaigrette.
Marinated Mushroom Salad - button mushrooms marinated in olive oil & garlic.
Rustic Potato Salad - with Kalamata olives, chives & aioli.
Mediterranean Tomato Salad - with shredded Mozzarella & fresh basil. Carvery
Honey Baked Ham - scented with cloves & carved from the bone.
Roast Turkey - with stuffing, chipolatas, Cranberry sauce & gravy.
Selection of Condiments & Pickles - including Dijon mustard, fresh mayo,
Horseradish sauce, vinaigrette, chargrilled vegetable relish & wholegrain mustard. Hot Dishes
Coconut Chicken Curry - in a green curry & coconut sauce with
coriander & julienne vegetables.
Steamed Jasmine Rice - fragrant rice scented with lemon.
Medley of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables - served al dente with
fresh herbs & a hint of garlic.
Gourmet Potatoes - mint infused & doused with parsley butter. Desserts
Apple & Cinnamon Strudel - dusted with sugar & served with Chantilly cream.
Pavlova - a Kiwi tradition served with Strawberries, Kiwifruit & fresh cream.
Traditional Xmas Pudding - with brandy anglaise.
French Vanilla Ice Cream To Finish
Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea
$48.00 pp, Children $3.40 per year to age 12, 30 Adults minimum.
To Start
Roasted Pumpkin Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter. Salads
Seafood Salad - of chilli & lime marinated mussels & plump shrimps.
Crisp Mesculin Salad Greens - with garden vegetables & citrus vinaigrette.
Marinated Mushroom Salad –button mushrooms marinated in olive oil & garlic.
Kumara & Bacon Salad - with sour cream and chives.
Mediterranean Tomato Salad - with shredded Mozzarella & fresh basil.
Thai Beef Salad - with spiced beef, coriander, cucumber & chilli. Carvery
Roast Turkey - with stuffing, chipolatas, Cranberry sauce & gravy.
Prime Roast Ribeye of Beef - cooked medium rare, carved & served with
a port wine & peppercorn jus.
Selection of Condiments & Pickles - including Dijon mustard, fresh mayo,
Horseradish sauce, vinaigrette, chargrilled vegetable relish & wholegrain mustard. Hot Dishes
Coconut Chicken Curry - in a green curry & coconut sauce with
coriander & julienne vegetables.
Steamed Jasmine Rice - fragrant rice scented with lemon.
Medley of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables - served al dente with fresh herbs &
a hint of garlic.
Gourmet Potatoes - mint infused & doused with parsley butter. Desserts
Zesty Lemon Tart
Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake
Pavlova - a Kiwi tradition served with strawberries, kiwifruit & fresh cream.
Traditional Xmas Pudding - with brandy anglaise.
French Vanilla Ice Cream To Finish
Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea
Two Courses - $38.00 pp, Three Courses - $46.00 pp, 10 Adults minimum.
To Begin
Grilled Garlic Ciabatta
OR
Baked Pumpkin Soup
Topped with pistachio & Parmesan cheese.
Main Choices
Butterfly Sirlion of Pork
With apricot brandy cream sauce,
rosemary infused gourmet potatoes & baked zucchini.
OR
Traditional Roast Turkey
With roast potato, kumara & pumpkin, chipolatas, & stuffing,
with cranberry sauce & gravy.
OR
Market FRESH Fish
FRESH fish of the day, panfried & served on a saffron risotto with
a medley of seasonal vegetables & a coconut & lime veloute.
Dessert
Old English Xmas Pudding
With brandy anglaise.
OR
Old Fashioned Sherry Trifle
Served with runny cream.
Two Courses - $40.00 pp, Three Courses - $48.00 pp, 10 Adults minimum.
To Begin
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Marinated prawns on a Chiffonade nest,
topped with our house Marie-Rose & avocado.
OR
Chargrilled Bell Pepper & Vegetable Terrine
With feta & pistachio salsa.
Main Choices
Roast Ribeye of Beef
Aged & cooked medium rare, served with Wasabi mash,
seasonal vegetables, Portobello mushrooms & port wine jus.
OR
Dickens’ Scallops Sauté
Plump scallops tossed with button mushrooms in Sauvignon Blanc,
lemon pepper, cheddar & cream.
Served on a mushroom & chive risotto with a salad bouquet.
OR
Roasted Breast of Turkey
Stuffed with pancetta, figs & thyme, served with chipolatas,
oven dried vine tomatoes, Provençal roast vegetables & rich gravy.
Desserts
Rum & Raisin Cheesecake
With banana toffee sauce.
OR
Old Fashioned Sherry Trifle
Served with runny cream.
To Finish
Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea
More information about functions and conferences are available here.
