Congratulations on your engagement! The in Sydney specialises in hosting creative and memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions in one of the world s most beautiful cities overlooking Hyde Park and Sydney s famous St Mary s Cathedral. We are delighted you are considering us as a venue for your special day. Under the new management of globally renowned Restaurant Associates, The Australian Museum is where the passion for food and a spectacular venue fuse. With extensive experience in operating in some of the world s best known museums, Restaurant Associates is dedicated to offering contemporary solutions and impeccable service to our clients. To assist in your planning we have produced a number of wedding packages specially created by our Executive Chef, designed to suit our spectacular function rooms. These packages are just a sample of what we can do to make your wedding day a success. To view any of our function rooms or talk to one of our dedicated Wedding Specialists please call now on 02 9320 6182 Also, speak to our Wedding Specialist to discuss affordable and easy ways to enhance your wedding reception such as adding floral centre pieces, organza table runners, napkin rings, children menus, table platters of anti-pasti and other delights.
CLASSIC BANQUET WEDDING PACKAGE - $165.00 per person Selection of 2 x premium canapés on arrival with pre dinner drinks 3 courses, alternate served from the banquet menu with dinner rolls 5 hour SAPPHIRE beverage package Bottle of Pommery - French Champagne for the Bride & Groom on arrival or for toasting 1:15 Staff ratio 5 Hour event duration Terrace venue hire included (use of second venue is a $5.00 per person supplement) Menu tasting for 4 people Personal bridal attendant on the day of the event to assist with your every need Access to the Private bridal suite for bridal party The wedding cake cut & served on table platters with tea & coffee Standard theming package including chairs with white or black chair covers with an organza or stain sash in your choice of colour Minimum 80 Paid guests UPGRADE AVAILABLE, PLEASE ASK THE EVENTS MANAGER FOR FURTHER OPTIONS
CLASSIC COCKTAIL WEDDING PACKAGE - $150.00 per person Eight Bite Size Premium Canapés 4 Premium cold canapés 4 Premium hot canapés Four Substantial Premium Canapés 2 Hot substantial canapés 2 Cold substantial canapés Two Premium Dessert Canapés 1 Hot canapé 1 Cold canapé Bride & Groom s wedding cake cut & served on platters with tea & coffee station 5 hour SAPPHIRE beverage package (Second tier - complimentary upgrade) Bottle of Pommery French Champagne for the Bride & Groom on arrival or for toasting 1:25 Staff ratio 5 Hour event duration Terrace venue hire included (use of second venue is a $5.00 per person supplement) Menu tasting for 4 people Personal bridal attendant on the day of the event to assist with your every needs Access to the Private bridal suite for bridal party Minimum 100 Paid guests Tailor your package to include from the Deluxe Canapés Menu
PREMIUM CANAPES BITE SIZE (COLD) Fresh shucked Sydney rock oysters, Vietnamese dressing Ceviche of kingfish, pink grape fruit, mint Cured Woodside ocean trout, avocado mousse Smoked salmon éclair, crème fraiche hicken and green mango rice paper roll Poached organic chicken, lemon, basil sandwich Cape grim beef tartare with a twist Seared beef crouton, olive tapenade, parmesan Serrano Jamon, reggiano parmesan Tartlet of pumpkin, feta, coriander (v) Johnny Love Bite tomato and cherry gazpacho, basil oil (v) Vine ripe cherry tomato, basil and mozzarella dips (V) BITE SIZE (HOT) Salt cod cakes, pea and lettuce tartare Seared scallop gow-gee, sesame, soy, ginger relish Duck confit and onion tartlets Saltimbucco quail breast, spicy dipping sauce Chicken, thyme, mushroom puff Pork and fennel sausage roll Mini patchetts beef pie, tomato relish Beef cheek cromesqui Crisp roast pork belly, truffled mash Slow cooked beef short rib, dashi, eggplant Lemon goats curd croquette (v)
SUBSTANTIAL PREMIUM CANAPES SUBSTANTIAL (COLD) Ceviche of kingfish, pink grape fruit & mint Smoked ocean trout, guacamole QLD Spanner crab, apple & lychee Chicken liver pate, port jelly on toast Spicy Thai beef salad Heirloom tomato salad, tomato sorbet, basil (V) Cucumber, mint and crème fraiche sandwich (V) SUBSTANTIAL (HOT) Steamed snapper, fennel, tapenade Piri piri chicken burger Pork belly sliders, pickled jalapeños Lamb belly wrap, mint yoghurt Pumpkin, sage, gruyere quiche (v) Hot baby spiced eggplant and parmesan fritters Steak sandwich, cheddar cheese, dijon mustard
DESSERT CANAPES DESSERT (COLD) Kaffir lime & lemon curd macaroon Raspberry friand Chocolate truffle Lemon or blueberry tart Ice cream or sorbet cone, popping candy Chocolate and hazelnut brownie Elder flower jelly, mixed berry Raspberry compote, mascarpone mousse Strawberries and cream Mango and basil salad DESSERT (HOT) Warm chocolate tart Nutella puff Mini orange crepes Mini Chocolate fondant, raspberry sorbet Deep fried mini mars bar DELUXE CANAPE MENU AVAILABLE FOR UPGRADE S
BANQUET MENU ENTREE SELECTION Sea and river Hiramasa kingfish sashimi with pink grapefruit, pickled ginger, yuzu, soy and mirin jelly Marinated Tasmanian striped trumpeter with lychee, Granny Smith apple, lime and kalamata olive Balmain bug salad with avocado mousse, cucumber and mint Harvey Bay scallop with smoked bacon, pumpkin and squid Ink vinaigrette* Land and grass Thirlmere free range chicken and baby leek terrine, local truffles, toasted brioche Jumbo quail, cos lettuce, quail egg, parmesan crouton Carpaccio of Cape Grim beef tenderloin with parmesan, chilli, capers, grissini Tortellini of oxtail with mushrooms, fresh ginger, kelp broth Soil and seeds (from local gardens) Heirloom tomato salad, fresh goat s curd, basil puree, lemon salt (v) Baby beetroot, pink grape fruit, torn mint, Persian feta (v) MAIN SELECTION Sea and river Poached mulloway, organic root vegetables, basil pesto Steamed red snapper with tofu, cultivated mushrooms, shiso dressing Pan-fried king salmon, artisan chorizo, creamed leek, preserved lemon, tomato salsa Land and grass Slow roasted Salt Bush lamb rump, parsley butter, olive oil crushed potato* Rangers Valley beef strip loin, ragout of beef cheek, parmesan, Swiss brown mushrooms, asparagus Ballontine of free range chicken maryland, garlic mash, heirloom vegetables, rosemary jus Slow cooked Thirlmere duck breast, heirloom baby beetroot, cocoa butter jus Soil and seeds (from local gardens) Semolina gnocchi, wild mushrooms, organic asparagus, burnt sage butter (v) Confit of portobello mushroom, Japanese pumpkin, pecorino, pine nut dressing (v)*
DESSERT Soil, seeds and dairy (from local gardens) Blackberry and apple crumble, clotted cream* Local autumn poached fruits, elderflower syrup, vanilla ice cream Organic chocolate ganache, coconut ice cream, chocolate and coconut crumbs Pain perdu of banana cake, banana sorbet* White chocolate parfait, dried cranberries, rosemary and raspberry compote Chocolate fondant, salted caramel, vanilla bean ice cream A selection of premium Australian cheeses served with fruit paste, lavosh, digestive biscuits, dried organic mango, caramelised walnuts, almonds ($5.00 pp supplement
BEVERAGE PACKAGES SAPPHIRE BEVERAGE PACKAGE Rothbury Estate Sparkling Cuvée 2010 Saltram Makers Table Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Saltram Makers Table Shiraz Cascade Premium, Pure Blonde, Cascade Premium Light Soft drinks, orange juice & water EMERALD BEVERAGE PACKAGE (Optional upgrade for $10.00 per guest) CREW MEALS Peach Bellini Cocktails on arrival Les Petites Vignettes Pinot Noir Chardonnay Choice of white: 2009 Coldstream Hills Chardonnay OR 2010 Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling Choice of red: 2008 St Huberts Cabernet Sauvignon OR 2008 Penfolds Bin 138 Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz Choice of one beer; Kronenbourg 1664, Matilda Bay Fat Yak Pale Ale, Stella Artois Includes: Pure Blonde and Cascade Premium light Soft drinks, orange juice & water OPTION 1: Includes sandwich platter and bottled soft drink $15.00 OPTION 2: Includes sandwich platter, whole fruits, Danish pastries, bottled soft drink $25.00 OPTION 3: Includes main meal, bread roll, garden salad, finger dessert, bottled soft drink $45.00 Additional bottled drinks (Water, soft drinks or Coca Cola variety) $4.00