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Old Parliament House Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record, working as the in-house caterers for some of the most significant and prestigious organisations in the world including New

2 Old Parliament House Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record, working as the in-house caterers for some of the most significant and prestigious organisations in the world including New York s Guggenheim Museum, London s Parliament Square, and iconic Australian venues such as Sydney Town Hall, Old Parliament House, Australian Museum and The Mint. We are also the catering partners of choice for global and domestic industry leading corporations. The RA team at Old Parliament House are amongst the most skilled, innovative and enthusiastic in the industry, and this will be felt throughout your entire journey with us. Our skills have been honed on years of diverse and creative client engagements, and our experience is reflected in our capacity to respond intelligently to the ever-evolving contemporary food culture. We understand what it takes to create extraordinary dining, finely executed in every detail and in the perfect setting. When success is your only option, allow us to inspire your absolute confidence. Within this menu there are a number of interesting package names that you will wonder about. Old Parliament House is a beautiful and important historical building in Canberra, but one of its most iconic features is actually found just outside the structure itself: the Rose Gardens. We have inspired our package names from some of the stunning flowers you can admire here year-round. Enjoy our culinary Christmas trip down a rose lane. 2

3 Contents There are few pleasures greater than sitting down to a finely crafted and impeccably executed meal. Create your own festive menu to delight your guests from our sumptuous buffet selection. 3 Cocktail Packages Delicious bite sized morsels, we have a selection to impress your guests. 4 Live Stations Is your style classic or creative? Utilise our experience to create moments of perfection with every mouthful. 5 Beverage Selection A selection of packages designed by our sommelier. 6 Equipment Hire Let us help you will all the details that can make the difference to your event. 7 Capacities & Floorplans Take your pick from one of our stunning function spaces.

Plated Lunch & Dinner Christmas Burgundy Ice Plated Lunch Or Dinner Large deep purple bush, cluster flowered, Floribunda rose Christmas two course plated meal Christmas three course plated meal

4 Plated Lunch & Dinner Christmas Burgundy Ice Plated Lunch Or Dinner Large deep purple bush, cluster flowered, Floribunda rose Christmas two course plated meal Christmas three course plated meal Includes a selection of T2 teas and freshly brewed Lavazza coffee Entrée Selection Slow cooked pork belly, cauliflower puree, Bok Choy slaw and apple jus (GF) Leek and asparagus tart, smoked salmon, dill and lime crème fraîche Avocado, tomato and beetroot, wild rocket, feta, balsamic reduction (V) (GF) Spinach, leek and bacon Spanakopita, lemon vinaigrette (V) Main Selection Pear glazed turkey breast, roasted vegetable roots, cranberry sauce (GF) (DF) Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cabbage slaw, cauliflower purée, apple jus (GF) Lemon honey chicken supreme, vegetable braise, pistachio and curry butter (GF) Crispy salmon fillet, potato gratin, tossed green beans, salsa verde (GF) Slow braised beef sirloin, désirée mash, blistered tomato, rosemary jus (GF) Two cheese fried polenta, smoked heirloom tomato, coriander and parsley salad (V) (GF) Dessert Selection Fruit Christmas pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream Dried fruit and pistachio cake, crème Anglaise, macerated strawberries Berry and coffee semi-freddo, warm chocolate sauce Lime mascarpone, mango and coconut pavlova (GF) Shared seafood platters set on the table prior to/with the entrée are available, at an additional cost. The platters include Ocean King prawns with lime aioli and Marie Rose sauce and Sydney Rock oysters, served natural. 4

Build Your Christmas Buffet Christmas Double Delight Buffet Medium red & cream bush, large flowered, Hybrid Tea rose Breads, two warm dishes, two salads and one dessert Breads, three warm dishes,

5 Build Your Christmas Buffet Christmas Double Delight Buffet Medium red & cream bush, large flowered, Hybrid Tea rose Breads, two warm dishes, two salads and one dessert Breads, three warm dishes, three salads and two desserts Includes a selection of T2 teas and freshly brewed Lavazza coffee Warm Dish Selection Pear glazed turkey breast, roasted vegetable roots, cranberry sauce (GF) (DF) Oven roasted leg of ham with maple syrup and orange, kipfler potato and cooking jus (GF) (DF) Sous-vide cooked beef ribs, slow roasted vegetables roots, garlic and lemon thyme smoky BBQ jus (GF) (DF) Slow braised chicken breast, green beans, crispy speck, almonds lemon and tarragon sauce (GF) (DF) Crispy skin King salmon fillet, steamed basmati and wild rice, coriander and shallots dill butter (GF) 24 hours roasted pork leg, steamed Asian greens, sesame and soy dressing ginger and star anise jus (GF) (DF) Leek and ricotta parcel, wilted baby spinach and walnut, lemon oil (V) Salad Selection Chicken Waldorf salad with cashew and Persian feta (GF) Panzanella salad with green beans and sweet corn (V) Traditional potato salad with shallots and seeded mustard mayonnaise (V) (GF) RA s seasonal garden salad (V) (GF) (DF) Chef s pasta salad, golden beetroot, bocconcini and rocket (V) (GF) Dessert Selection Fruit Christmas pudding, crème Anglaise Chocolate mud cake slice, berry compote Seasonal fruit platter (GF) (DF) Belgium waffle, chocolate sauce, fresh berries Chocolate fondant, raspberry coulis Seafood platters are available, at an additional cost. The platters include Ocean King prawns with lime aioli and Marie Rose sauce and Sydney Rock oysters, served natural. 5

Cocktail Packages Sweet Dream Canapé Package Small pink Patio rose Two cold and two hot canapés Recommended for 1h cocktails Golden Wings Canapé Package Medium yellow Shrub rose Four cold and four

6 Cocktail Packages Sweet Dream Canapé Package Small pink Patio rose Two cold and two hot canapés Recommended for 1h cocktails Golden Wings Canapé Package Medium yellow Shrub rose Four cold and four hot canapés Recommended for 2h cocktails White Cloud Canapé Package Small white Climbing rose Four cold, four hot and 2 substantial canapés Recommended for 3h cocktails Additional cold/hot canapés can be included in packages. Substantial canapés can be included in packages. Cold Canapé Selection Scallop, Szechuan dressing, crispy shallots (GF) (DF) Smoked salmon Bellinis, chive crème fraîche Pork, thyme, brandy rillette, cornichons and croutons Goat s cheese and caramelised onion tartlet (V) Roast beef, horseradish and parmesan Hot Canapé Selection Kentucky chicken lollipop, smoked BBQ sauce (GF) (DF) Homemade chicken nuggets truffle cream, parmesan, garlic and thyme Haloumi, feta and sundried tomato puff (V) Lamb and cumin croquette Five spices quail breast, Yorkshire pudding, crème fraîche and chives Dessert Canapé Selection Mini fruit mince pies Chocolate truffle (GF) Lemon or blueberry tart Warm chocolate tart Mini berry and stone fruit salads with micro mint (GF) (DF) Substantial Canapé Selection Flaked ocean trout salad (GF) (DF) Salmon confit slider, crème fraîche, Spanish onion, capers Lamb and couscous sausage roll RA s beef burger Handmade noodles, roasted pumpkin, soft tofu, shiso dressing (V) 6

7 Live Stations Live Stations A little twist to your event some interactive fun for your attendees! (minimum 30 guests) Carvery Station Chef s selection of two slow roasted pig, lamb shoulder, flaked salmon or roast grass fed beef Noodle Bar Chef s selection of two cold Szechuan style noodles (stir fried beef, chicken and prawn, or bean shoots, carrots and Asian greens) Pie Cart Selection of mini gourmet pies: chicken and leek, Aussie beef, spinach and mushroom Pizza Bar Selection of two chef s choice of bocconcini and basil, Hawaiian, meat lovers, spicy Asian or traditional Italian Dumpling Cart Selection of pork, seafood and vegetarian dumplings steamed fresh with condiments Gelato Bar Selection of two chef s choice of Nice Cream gelato and sorbet served in waffle cone Chocolate Fountain Milk, dark or white chocolate, served with strawberries and marshmallows Additional seasonal fruit available upon request Espresso Bar Barista-made fresh Lavazza coffee Please discuss dietary requirements for live stations with your event coordinator. The selection of Live Stations above is not exhaustive; we can offer others, such as Menzies Martini Cocktail Station, BBQ station, candy bar, etc. please discuss any ideas with your event coordinator. 7

8 Beverage Selection Sweet Haze Package Medium pink bush, cluster flowered Floribunda rose Rothbury Estate Sparkling Cuvée 2012 Saltram Makers Table Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Saltram Makers Table Shiraz Carlton Draught on tap, Cascade Premium Light Soft drinks, chilled juice and water Mama Mia Package Medium orange bush, large flowered Hybrid Tea rose Choice of Seppelt Chardonnay (Victoria) OR Hartogs Sauvignon Blanc (Western Australia) Choice of Seppelt Shiraz (Victoria) OR Hartogs Cabernet Merlot (Western Australia) Seppelt The Drives Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling (Victoria) Peroni and Carlton Draught on tap, Cascade Premium Light Soft drinks, chilled juice and mineral water Golden Celebration Package Medium yellow Shrub rose Cape Schanck T Gallant Pinot Grigio (Victoria) AND Yarra Ridge Sauvigon Blanc (Yarra Valley) Cape Schanck T Gallant Pinot Noir (Mornington Peninsula) AND Ingoldby Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale) Maison De Grand Esprit Les Petites Vignettes Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling (France) Peroni and Carlton Draught on tap, Little Creatures Bright Ale, Stella Artois, Cascade Premium Light Soft drinks, chilled juice and mineral water Twice in a Blue Moon Package Medium mauve bush, large flowered Hybrid Tea rose Let our team bespoke an amazing package to rock, shock and delight you. Will include delicious concoctions, such as Kir Royale Champagne cocktails! Magic Carpet Non-Alcoholic Package Small pink Ground Cover rose Soft drinks, chilled juice and mineral water Supplements or substitutions for packages are possible, please discuss options with your event coordinator. Please note that for all outdoor events, tap beer is unavailable; we will, however, endeavour to provide appropriate substitutes. PACKAGE OPTIONS 1h package 2h package 3h package 4h package 5h package Sweet Haze TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Mama Mia TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Golden Celebrations TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Twice in a Blue Moon TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Magic Carpet* TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Beverages On-Consumption/Bar Tab/Cash Bar Minimum spend, or a labour charge may apply. Sweet Haze beverage package wines Mama Mia beverage package wines Golden Celebration beverage package wines Additional wines and pricing available upon request. Cascade Light Carlton Draught Peroni Stella Artois Corona Fat Yak Little Creatures Bright Ale OR Pale Ale Guinness Draught House pour Premium spirits Soft drinks/chilled juices 8

Equipment Hire In-House Equipment Hire Restaurant Associates at Old Parliament House offers a limited amount of audio-visual equipment, available for hire with any event.

9 Equipment Hire In-House Equipment Hire Restaurant Associates at Old Parliament House offers a limited amount of audio-visual equipment, available for hire with any event. Whiteboard and markers Flipchart and markers Pin board Electronic whiteboard Microphone and lectern Roaming microphone Free standing screen Laptop Conference telephone Projector and screen package (Courtyard Room or Private Dining Room 1 only) Additional conference stationery Photocopying/printing Colour photocopying/printing Dance floor Internet - complimentary Additional Equipment Hire For any additional equipment hire that may be necessary for your event, we recommend Elite Sound and Lighting; the company is the preferred AV supplier for Old Parliament House, and are fully heritage trained. They are able to provide a wide range of items you may require, such as a stage, data projector, lights, etc. Please contact them on or info@elitesoundandlighting.com. Other Suppliers Restaurant Associates at Old Parliament House have a number of reliable suppliers that we are able to recommend for accommodation, theming/decorations, flowers, music, photography, etc. Please contact your event coordinator with the details of what you would like, and we will provide a suggestion. All equipment hire is subject to availability. 9

10 Capacities & Floorplans CAPACITY CHART Cocktail Theatre Banquet Cabaret Boardroom U Shape Classroom Hollow Square Café Full Members Dining Room Members Dining Room Members Dining Room Members Dining Room Members Bar Secretariat Private Dining Room Private Dining Room Courtyard Room (café) Terrace Café The Terrace King s Hall House of Representatives Chamber - Senate Chamber (main) 46 (up) 106 (main) 46 (up) House of Representatives Courtyard Senate Courtyard

11 Capacities & Floorplans MAIN FLOOR QUEEN VICTORIA TERRACE BRIDGES IN PDR1 PDR2 MDR1 MDR2 MDR3 BAR SECRETARIAT R KINGS HALL S MAIN ENTRANCE, KING GEORGE TERRACE 11

12 Capacities & Floorplans LOWER FLOOR QUEEN VICTORIA TERRACE ENTRANCE OPH CAFE OR THE COURTYARD ROOM HOUSE OF REPS COURTYARD SENATE COURTYARD TERRACE CAFE THE TERRACE MAIN ENTRANCE KING GEORGE TERRACE 12

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