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STARTER canapes CANAPES Oyster Lime, chilli, coconut sambal Confit ocean trout Prawn cracker, hoisin mayonnaise, ginger, garlic pickled cucumber Salmon and spring onion sushi Rice puff, soy kewpie, shiso Seasoned tuna Ash lavosh, tuna mayonnaise, capers, basil Herbed fetta Shaved asparagus, barberries, olive, caper tile Five spice roasted duck breast Soy shiitake velvet, wonton crisp, spring onion, coriander Wagyu Bonito and sesame rice cake, wasabi dressing, enoki, watercress Tom yum roll Sweet chilli hoisin sauce Crushed truffled peas Daikon, nori silver salt Filo tartlet Whipped goat s cheese, smoked tomato, baby basil WARM CANAPES Chilli prawn Cumin and lemon potato cake, coriander aioli, sumac salt Seared scallop Pea and macadamia skordalia, harissa, sea salt flax shard Smoked barramundi Lemon myrtle aioli, yam chip, sea vegetable Lamb Lemon and oregano pie, whipped fetta, pickled onion, mint salad White polenta cake Lamb loin, truffle mayonnaise, asparagus and parsley salad Smoked paprika and potato croquette Spicy gazpacho Steak and fat chip Potato chip, seared beef, tarragon mayonnaise Zucchini chip Sour cherry jam, coriander salt Chicken and coriander dumpling Black vinegar and soy dressing Cheddar, cauliflower and choux bun Golden syrup, bush spices, summer herbs
SLIDERS & BUNS $6.00 per item Gua Bao steamed bun Red braised beef, kimchi aioli, coriander Corn tortilla Fried barramundi, avocado, black bean, green chilli salsa Prawn and pork chilli ash slider XO mayonnaise, Asian herbs Fried chicken popcorn bucket Ranch dressing Haloumi Buttermilk bun, fig jam, rocket and mint salad HANDHELD $8.00 per item Fried chicken popcorn bucket Ranch dressing Chipotle chicken Pickled cucumber and red cabbage slaw slider Pita pocket Hummus, fresh beans, lamb, pickles, tomatoes Fish and chips Herb remoulade ($5.00 surcharge) Potato, pea and cauliflower fritter Date and tamarind chutney Togarashi fried silken tofu Roasted sesame dressing, spring onions, enoki Pea, pecorino and truffle arancini, aioli verde Vietnamese mushroom and pomelo salad Crushed vermicelli roll SAVOURY BOWL DISHES $14.00 per item Roasted barramundi Pickled tomato, butterbean mash, kale salsa verde Hot smoked salmon Charred broccolini, lemon yoghurt Chicken breast Spicy Russian dressing, zucchini, pickles, herbs Duck breast Satay sauce, Asian granola, pressed cucumber Pork belly Sour cherry, preserved cabbage, mustard cream Seared hanger steak Béarnaise foam, straw potatoes, watercress Togarashi fried tofu Beans, edamame and broccolini salad, sesame ginger dressing STARTER CONT. handheld
NOSH ON grazing $24.00 per person, select 7 dishes Stracciatella, young basil, pickled chilli, green tomato, ash salt, tapenade Cumin roasted cauliflower, tahini yoghurt, barberries, coriander Italian cabbage salad, parmesan, chilli, pea, mint, radish, lemon dressing Polenta chips, parsley and green olive mayonnaise Roasted asparagus, capers and almond burnt butter, shaved radish Potato and manchego croquettes, sauce romesco Roasted peach, charred radicchio, parsley and almond salad Artichokes, chilli pecorino, baby spinach salad, shallot dressing, toasted pine nuts Roast potatoes, fetta, oregano, black olives Many tomatoes and basil salad, marinated buffalo mozzarella, ash grissini Green beans, shaved mushrooms, cider crème fraiche, salted hazelnut Split pea hummus, roasted mushroom, okra, green beans, matbucha Roasted heirloom carrots, harissa and lemon dressing, parsley, coriander Sweet potato and thyme tart, crumbed fetta, zhoug, barberries Whipped ricotta, crushed peas and broad beans, green chilli, mint SHARED DISHES MEAT + FISH $10.00 per person, per dish Braised octopus, chorizo, potato and pickled garlic salad prawn and lobster buttermilk slider, tarragon Swedish sauce Gin and wattle seed cured salmon, lemon gel, horseradish yoghurt, pickled cucumber, sea succulent Seasoned tuna, miso mayonnaise, crushed edamame, shiso, wasabi sesame seeds Pomegranate, green chilli and mint snapper carpaccio, falafel crisps Black kingfish, lemon cucumber, lemon myrtle, macadamia cream, seaweed $18.00 per person, per dish Turmeric baked barramundi, cauliflower, pickled zucchini, cashew coriander salsa Chicken breast, star anise pumpkin cream, grilled oyster mushroom, edamame, tatsoi Seared duck breast and confit duck leg, bok choy, orange and coriander jus, spring onions Mountain pepper cured kangaroo, smoked curd, Davidson plum salt, caramelised carrot Lamb arayes, pickled shallots, broad beans, peas, dill
LITTLE ITALY For those that enjoy the pleasures of shared dining experiences, we have combined some of the Italian favourites for an abundant antipasto spread $32.00 per person BAO It s impossible to resist these hot and steamy buns! Watch our chefs as they prepare pillowy buns in an open bar, bringing you and your guests authentic flavours from the likes of south and east Asia $8.00 per item Selection of two to three menu items per person Braised pork, pickled cucumber, onion and peanut salad BBQ duck, hoisin, chilli, spring onion Cured salmon, grilled asparagus, capers, fresh lemon, shaved beetroot, roe, dill Wagyu beef bresaola, whipped truffle ricotta San Daniele prosciutto, gnocco fritto Polenta chips, parsley and green olive mayonnaise Stracciatella, young basil, chilli, green tomato, ash salt Fried chicken, kimchi aioli, Asian slaw Red braised lamb, dark chilli paste White cut chicken, ginger and spring onion dressing, sambal olek Cumin beef and bean stir fry Fried silken tofu, burn miso mayonnaise, spring onion, shiitake Parmesan wedge, vincotto Crumbed prawns, lemon and roasted garlic aioli Pickled fennel, button mushroom, basil, chilli CEVICHE Prepared in front of your guests by our crazy-talented chefs, this South American coastal dish utilises traditional curing methods and citrus flavours - making it a perfect spring and summer appetizer. Heritage tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt Roasted semolina dusted zucchini flowers Mixed marinated olives Ciabatta, olive and garlic breads $11.00 per item Selection of two to three menu items per person Salmon, red onion, roe, green chilli, lime Tuna, cucumber, avocado, sriracha, tostada Scallop, lime, tequila, coriander, palm heart Kingfish, passionfruit, radish, cumin, garlic Torched cobia, tiger s milk, sea vegetables, potato chips Something a little different... SOMETHING NEW food station Tomato, tofu, coriander, chilli, avocado Beef, shallot, chilli, tomato, sweet potato crisp
CANAPES Waffle tart Passionfruit lamington Wattleseed truffle Petite profiterole Fruit jubes Mini cheese cake Salted cashew banoffee pie HANDHELD Donut Chocolate and hazelnut Lime brulee tart Pomegranate gel, crispy plum Chocolate brownie, gold leaf Flourless orange cake Building block Blood orange éclair Freeze dried mandarin Puff pastry tart Peach and cream BOWL DISHES Chocolate panna cotta Chocolate soil, passionfruit curd, passionfruit crisp Pandan pot de crème Kaffir lime marshmallow, mango, cashew brittle Ice cream pop; choc and mint, cranberry heart Vanilla Mille feuille Blueberry, apricot Caramel and coconut naked cake Silver candy and violets Peanut slice Peanut butter ice cream, caramel chocolate, peanut snow, salted caramel praline Pomegranate macerated berries, Halva ice cream, cinnamon sesame tuile Passionfruit and basil bar Lychee and coconut sand Frangipane tart Strawberry gum peach, crunch, elderflower crème fraiche DESSERT need we say more?
THE MAKERS TABLE food&desire s cheese table hosts an exclusive variety of artisan cheeses from TwoTall Chef, accompanied with the perfect assortment of fruit and nuts. ENCORE yea! $22.00 per person Selection of three exclusive Australian artisan cheeses selected by Two Tall Chef: hard, washed rind, white mould and blue Accompanied with: Rosemary caramelised pecan, smoked almonds Caraway carrot jam Sour cherry chutney Clusters of fresh red grapes White wine poached pears Preserved figs Homemade lavosh sails, fruit bread, Yarra Valley crackers, sourdough
COCOA HIT AIRY LITTLE TREATS Saving the best for last, our popular chocolate bar. $12.00 surcharge in lieu of plated dessert or $32.00 per person. Add fresh berries $8.00. Minimum of 100 guests. Chocolate shards; dark chocolate and berries, white dried rose petals and pistachio,dark raspberry and silver candy, milk hazelnut and dried cherries, milk candied violet, white chocolate, raspberry and walnut Orange jaffa truffle Chocolate and black berry tart Chocolate ganache, gold leaf White chocolate, coconut, fresh raspberry Chocolate waffle tartlet, buttered popcorn Caramel and coconut naked cake, silver candy, violets Chocolate almond halva Chocolate and hazelnut donut Our in-house pastry team work up a treat when creating these delicious little cakes. They also highly recommend the fresh berries for that added juicy-freshness! $12.00 surcharge in lieu of plated dessert or $32.00 per person. Add fresh berries $8.00. Minimum of 100 guests. Caramel and coconut naked cake, silver candy, violets Flourless chocolate cake, ganache, raspberries Strawberry and burnt butter genoise cake Vanilla pavlova, cream, passionfruit, mango, pineapple, passionfruit crisp Lemon and rose cremeux filo tart, peach, pistachio Blood orange éclair, freeze dried mandarin Yuzu lamington Mini cheesecake, salted caramel, raspberry
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