Explore our thoughtfully crafted menu options featuring a diverse selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, perfect for any occasion.
Explore our thoughtfully crafted menu options featuring a diverse selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, perfect for any occasion.
Potato rosti, pepperonata, baby basil (v)(vg)(gf)
Goats cheese tartlet, capsicum pearls, baby basil (v)
Roma Tomato, onion & basil cornetto, balsamic pearls (v)
Corn tortilla with chilli avocado crema, tomato & cilantro dressing(v)(vg)(gf)
Shiitake mushroom & water chestnut tartlet, Szechuan soy (v)(vg)(gf available on request)
Pumpkin, sage &lemon arancini, grated pecorino, basil aioli (v)
Sriracha macaroni cheese bites, pickled cucumber (v)
Sweet potato croquettes, hummus (vg)(gf)(df)
BBQ corn& green pea fritter with tomato kasundi (v)(vg)(gf)
Steamed vegetable gyoza with soy dipping sauce (v)(vg)
‘EFC’ panko crumbed Swiss mushrooms with chipotle romesco (v)(vg)
Roast vegetable ‘sausage roll’ with tomato relish (v)(vg)(gf)
Polenta ‘chips’ with spiced eggplant relish (v)(vg)(gf)
Korean bbq tofu skewers, ponzu dressing (v)(vg)(gf))
Thai vegetable spring roll, coriander, lime & sweet chilli (vg)(df)
Pumpkin & almond samosa, coconut -mint raita (vg)(df)
Moroccan vegan wellington (gf)(vg)(df)
Vegan lentil & chickpea curry pot pie (gf)(vg)(df)
Ratatouille pithivier, aioli (v)
Chocolate peanut slice (gf)(df)(vg)
Spiced vegan carrot & sultana mini muffin (vg)(gf)
Add a premium finger food to your menu from $7.50 each
Shitake & tofu bao, pickled carrot, cucumber, mint, coriander & sriracha mayo (v)
Vegan ‘burger’ pattie, spinach, roasted capsicum, hummus, slider roll (vg)
Add a substantial item to your menu from $16.00 each
Shiitake yakitori, edamame, eggplant curry & Vietnamese mint (v)(vg)
Roasted pumpkin, sweet potato salad with capsicum, chickpea and sumac yoghurt(v)(vg)(gf)
Roasted cauliflower, cumin and kale salad tahini dressing (v)(vg)(gf)
Falafel, quinoa, radish edamame, chilli citrus dressing (gf)(vg)(df)
Capunti pasta forest mushroom, truffle oil & pecorino (v)(vg no cream/pecorino)
(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (vg) vegan
Pricing Options
2024
2025
5 finger food selections
per person (1.5 hour service period)
$27.00
$28.50
8 finger food selections
per person (2 hour service period)
$43.50
$46.00
10 finger food selections
per person (2 hour service period)
$51.00
$54.00
Plentiful offering
per person (3 hour service period)
$66.00
$70.00
Selection of 10 finger foods and your choice of either a substantial item or 2 premium finger food selections. This package will ensure your guests are well and truly full.
Inclusions| Qualified chef, platter-ware, crockery, cutlery, buffet ware as required & napkins
Platters served to each table, ensuring your guests have a variety of menu options, encouraging interaction amongst your guests.
Caramelised Onion Tart, Cashew “Feta”, Heirloom Beetroot, Micro chard, Vincotto
Dips: Pumpkin Seed Hummus, Beetroot & Burnt Eggplant, with Turkish Bread
Spanish Style “Meatballs”, Roasted Capsicum, MT Zero olives, Tomatoes, Saffron & Paprika (GF)
Choice of two options
Eggplant, Portobello Mushroom & Tofu baked with ginger & Soy; Beansprout Salad (GF)
Chermoula roasted Whole Cauliflower, Baby Spinach, Freekah & Apricot Salad, Smoked Almonds,Sesame-Lemon dressing (GF)
Roasted Pumpkin, Zucchini & chickpea Tajine, Falafel crumbs, Pomegranate seeds & Mint (GF)
Capunti Pasta with wild mushrooms, fennel and Tofutti Ragout, Rocket, Basil & Pine nut Salad
Accompaniment: bread rolls served with Extra Virgin olive oil and Balsamic
Choice of two options
Coconut Pannacotta, spiced Pineapple compote
Tofutti Cheesecake, Macerated Berries
Three Melon salad, earl grey syrup, Passion fruit seeds, Vegan Yoghurt
Thai spiced cold Rice Pudding, Mango, Toasted Mung Beans
The plated menu offers a formal dining experience, with your choice of two unique dishes, served alternately to your guests
1⁄2 hour chef’s selection of 4 finger food items on arrival, served on rotation
Ricotta and sundried tomato tortellini, Swiss mushrooms & saffron cream
Roasted cauliflower, spinach, caramelised onion & almond salad with tahini dressing
Capunti pasta, forest mushrooms, pecorino, roquette & truffle oil drizzle
Heirloom tomato, buffalo mozzarella, wild rocket, balsamic pearls
Red onion marmalade tatin, torched Meredith Goats cheese, baby spinach, celeriac puree, compressed fennel, salted walnuts, beetroot gastrique
Grilled asparagus, honey-baked garlic & radicchio risotto, shaved pecorino
Creamed forest mushroom crumble tart, beetroot puree, heirloom beets, poached pear, fried leek & lemon vincotto
Rosewater harissa baby carrot, Lebanese eggplant, broad beans, pumpkin seed hummus, fried chickpeas, pomegranate molasses
Mediterranean vegetable mosaic, skordalia, freekeh salad, Zaatar crouton
Accompaniment: bread rolls served with butter
Dark chocolate fondant, raspberry cream
Spiced panna cotta tart, saffron poached pear & pistachio
Lemon syrup sponge, citrus curd, meringue & sherbet
Rich chocolate mousse, candied citrusSteamed ginger & apple pudding, maple cream, apple crisp
Passionfruit brulee, white crumb, mango & mint salad
Pavlova, balsamic strawberries
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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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