Indulge in a vibrant buffet of global flavours, fresh artisan salads and a decadent dessert spread that delights every sense.
Indulge in a vibrant buffet of global flavours, fresh artisan salads and a decadent dessert spread that delights every sense.
1⁄2 hour chef’s selection of 4 finger food items on arrival, served on rotation
Olives, cured meats, bocconcini, marinated vegetables, dips and grilled Turkish bread.
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, onion Marmalade, sliced Abbotts Bakery bread
Herb and lemon crumbed chicken pieces with chipotle mayonnaise
Chargrilled beef, asado style, parsley chimichurri sauce (gf)
Chermoula lamb shoulder, pomegranate & sumac spiced salad (gf)
Kingfish, pico de gallo (salsa), paprika mayo (gf)
Tortellini filled with ricotta, sundried tomato, swiss mushrooms with saffron cream (v)
Accompaniment: bread rolls served with butter
Choice of three side options
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 salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt (v)(gf)
Roasted red capsicum & orecchiette pasta salad (v)
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 (vg)(gf)
Choice of two dessert options
Dark chocolate mousse, candied orange (gf)
Petite pavlova, balsamic strawberries (gf)
Salted caramel chocolate tart, hazelnut (gf available)
Lemon tart, freeze dried berry (gf available)
Chocolate brownie (gf)
Rose and pistachio panna cotta, earl grey syrup (gf)
(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan
Pricing Options
2024
2025
Finger Food | Main
per person (2 hour service period)
$66.00
$70.00
Main | Dessert
per person (2.5 hour service period)
$66.00
$70.00
Finger Food | Main | Dessert
per person (3 hour service period)
$81.50
$86.50
Antipasto Upgrade
per person
$15.00
$15.50
Inclusions | Qualified chef, crockery, cutlery, buffet ware and disposable napkins.
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 are inclusive of GST
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