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Standard 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. On public holidays a 15% surcharge applies.
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  • Standard Buffet 1
  • Standard Buffet 2
  • Standard Buffet 3
  • Standard Buffet 4
  • Standard Set Menu 1
  • Standard Set Menu 2
  • Standard Buffet - Option 1

    $38.00 pp, Children $2.80 per year to age 12.

    Roast Dinner Option “A”

    To Start
    Pea & Ham Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter.
    Followed by
    Crackling Roast Loin of Pork – with apple sauce, apricot chutney & 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

    Roast Dinner Option “B”

    To Start
    Pea & Ham Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter.
    Followed by
    Roast Leg of Lamb - served with mint jelly & 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.
    Baked Rum n’ Raisin Cheese
    French Vanilla Ice Cream

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    Standard Buffet - Option 2

    $42.00 pp, Children $3.00 per year to age 12.

    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 Rump of Beef - cooked medium rare, carved & served with 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
    Apple & Cinnamon Strudel - dusted with sugar & served with Chantilly cream.
    Pavlova - a Kiwi tradition served with Strawberries, Kiwifruit & fresh cream.
    Seasonal fresh Fruit Platter - served with yoghurt & berry swirl.
    French Vanilla Ice Cream
    To Finish
    Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea

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    Standard Buffet - Option 3

    $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
    Honey Baked Ham - scented with cloves & carved from the bone.
    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.
    Seasonal fresh Fruit Platter - served with yoghurt & berry swirl.
    French Vanilla Ice Cream
    To Finish
    Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea

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    Standard Buffet - Option 4

    $54.00 pp, Children $3.80 per year to age 12, 50 Adults minimum.

    To Start
    Classic Minestrone Soup - served at the table with a warm dinner roll & butter.
    Salads
    Seafood Salad - of chilli & lime marinated mussels & plump shrimps.
    Moroccan Pumpkin & Chickpea Salad – mildly spiced & dressed.
    Classic Waldorf Salad - crisp apple, celery & walnuts.
    Greek Salad - ripe olives, vine tomatoes & feta cheese.
    Rustic Potato & Kumara Salad – with sour cream & bacon.
    Caesar Rocket Salad - Parmesan croutons, shredded chicken & classic dressing.
    Carvery
    Crackling Roast Loin of Pork – with apple sauce & apricot chutney.
    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
    Chicken Marbella - with Kalamata olives, figs, sauvignon blanc & oregano.
    Cajun Seared Fresh Fish Fillets - with Chipotle.
    Gourmet potatoes – with lemon butter.
    Provençal style Roast Vegetables - extra virgin olive oil,
    caramelised onions, garlic & herbs.
    Pumpkin & Feta Tortellini - with creamy mushroom sauce.
    Desserts
    Zesty Lemon tart
    Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake
    Baked Rum n’ Raisin Cheesecake
    Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad
    To Finish
    Premium Selection of NZ Cheeses – with crackers & grapes.
    Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea

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    Standard Set Menu 1

    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
    Roast Leg of Lamb
    Carved & served with mint jelly & gravy,
    buttered new potatoe & a medley of seasonal roasted vegetables.
    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.

    Desserts
    Dickens’ Apple Pie
    Served hot with custard & ice cream.
    OR
    Old Fashioned Sherry Trifle
    Served with runny cream.

    To Finish
    Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee or Tea

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    Standard Set Menu 2

    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
    Butterfly Sirlion of Pork
    With apricot brandy cream sauce,
    rosemary infused gourmet potatoes & baked zucchini.

    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.

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