Weddings at the National Press Club Uniquely you 2017 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence Best Wedding Caterer in the ACT & Regions 2018 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence Best Wedding Caterer in the ACT & Regions
AWARDED 2017 & 2018 SAVOUR AUSTRALIA FOR EXCELLENCE GOLD FOR WEDDING CATERER IN THE ACT & REGIONS Celebrate your wedding day with family and friends in the prestigious, iconic & elegant setting of the National Press Club; catering for guest numbers from 20 to 230 people. Every aspect of your celebration, from entertainment to flowers & table decorations are considered. To help take away some of the stress of planning your wedding, our award winning team of professionals are ready to help. Recently awarded the 2017 National Wedding Caterer SILVER by Savour Australia and 2018 Australian Capital Territory Wedding Caterer Winner, you are assured of a flawless event. It is the extras such as access to our exclusive bridal retreat; personally designed menus for guest tables; audio visual including lectern & microphone, a roving microphone, data projectors & screens; 5m x 5m parquetry dance floor to bust out your best moves; a menu tasting prior to the reception to lock down your favourite dishes; in addition we ll make the room sparkle with coloured back drop lighting; skirted bridal, cake & gift tables; a wishing well and chair covers; we ll even throw in a complimentary membership to the National Press Club, nearby accommodation for guests, security and free parking. We are happy to meet you on weekends or whenever suits you best. If you d like more information, take a look at our wedding package and have a chat to one of our team on (02) 6121 2199.
Make a statement with your wedding at the iconic National Press Club. Award-winning catering, a professional team, personalised service and packages for all will ensure your love story will be a memorable celebration.
Plated Wedding Packages ONE COURSE $38 per person Main Only TWO COURSE $56 per person Choice of set entree & main TWO COURSE $52 per person Choice of set main & dessert THREE COURSE $59 per person Choice of set canape, main & dessert FOUR COURSE $69.00 per person Choice of starter, set entrée, main and dessert FOR THE TABLE Cob loaf house churned rose butter START Mud crab salad compressed melon green horseradish macadamia granola ENTREE Seared scallops ash smoked bacon creamed labna pomegranate oat crumb Air dried beef Bresaola red onion and Canberra gin marmalade tomato salsa sourdough crisp 12 hour cooked pork belly sesame baked apple hazelnut confit fennel scratchings cherry balsamic (GF) Cauliflower and heirloom tomato carpaccio five spiced smoked almonds and Meredith s chevre (V, GF)
* Allow our Chef s to create the menu and receive a discount of $4pp
MAIN Baked spatchcock celeriac puree crispy pancetta red currants grapes mulled wine jus petite garden leaves (GF) Northern Victorian Tajima Wagyu rump (mb6) espuma mashed Dutch cream potatoes confit heirloom baby vegetables Cumberland jus crisp scarlet kale (GF) Butternut pumpkin, pesto and pinenut quiche goats cheese, fig and petite garden greens Vincotto balsamic (V) Crispy skin King reef barramundi fillet buttered asparagus chestnut veloute maple compressed apples crisp Iberico Jamon baby watercress and nasturtium (GF) Confit duck leg spiced red cabbage confit parsnip cranberries Cointreau and nutmeg juices (GF) DESSERT Opera slice -almond jaconde espresso buttercream dark chocolate ganache Cointreau mascarpone Mango Galliano Box - Opalys chocolate and Galliano mousse mango vanilla bean sponge cherry coulis Traditional lemon tart double cream musk lolly pebbles raspberry pate de fruits freeze dried raspberry Raspberry Charlotte - Jaconde sponge raspberry bavarois, popcorn, gel, sorbet * Alternate serve additional $8.00 per person
Sharing Platters $62.00pp minimum 20 guests STARTER SHARING PLATTERS Per table Selection of freshly baked Artisan bread rolls with butter Charcuterie style platter - wood smoked Mediterranean vegetables Shaw River buffalo mozzarella Prosciutto salami olive tapenade Barossa bark King prawns (GF) Coffin Bay oysters (GF) MAIN MEAL SHARING PLATTERS Per table: Slow roasted rosemary lamb shank (GF) Twice cooked pork belly with baked apple (GF) Grilled herbed spatchcock (GF) Crispy skin salmon with tomato olive salsa (GF) SIDES SHARING PLATTERS Per table: Duck fat new potatoes lemon thyme (GF) Charred asparagus capers preserved yuzu peel pinenut buffalo mozzarella (V,GF) Kohlrabi slaw pickled ginger dressing (V,GF) SWEET PLATTERS Per table: Opera slice Lamington macarons (V) Pecan and dark chocolate mud cake (V) Portuguese custard tart Caramel slice (V)
Interactive Wedding Packages Saturday and Sunday only $75pp Minimum 150 guests Food service runs over 2.5 hours GOURMET ANTIPASTO BAR ON ARRIVAL King prawns, Mary Rose sauce wood smoked Mediterranean vegetables Coffin Bay oysters buffalo mozzarella Prosciutto salami olive tapenade Herb focaccia BARBEQUE ON THE BALCONY Includes Beef and herb Aussie gourmet sausages Selection of mini baguette rolls and a variety of condiments Choice of 3 Barbeque items: Rosemary lamb cutlets (GF) Thai and chilli prawn skewers (GF) Satay chicken skewers (GF) Lamb kofta tahini dressing (GF) Pork and fennel sausages Buffalo chicken wings Tofu and vegetable kebabs (V, GF) Choice of 2 salad items: Caesar salad Greek salad (V, GF) Country style potato and bacon salad (GF) Garden salad (V, GF) Asian slaw (V, GF) Roaming canape Choice of 3 items: Coffin Bay oysters strawberry and chili salsa (GF) Tempura reef fish sauce gribeche Alaskan king crab and tobikko pancake maki Marco Pierre Whites mussel and saffron soup (GF) Prawn and ginger rice paper roll ponzu dipping sauce Riesling, coriander, ginger and chili poached Boston Bay mussels (GF) Compressed watermelon gazpacho celery (GF) (V) Pea and mint soup (V) Spicy pork bun Miso beef sushi wasabi mayonnaise Moroccan spiced chicken empanada Mediterranean vegetable and pesto mini quiche (V) Three cheese croquette (V) Peking duck spring roll sweet chili sauce
SUBSTANTIAL Select1 item: Potato gnocchi burnt butter, sage (V) Risotto pancetta, mushrooms and peas Margarita pizza (V) Mac and cheese (V) PATISSERIE Opera slice Lamington macarons Pecan and dark chocolate mud cake (V) Portuguese custard tart Caramel slice (V) Doughnut wall ICE CREAM AND GELATO BAR Choice of 6 flavours List provided on request Served from the ice cream trolley in waffle cones or in small cups with a variety of toppings and garnishes FROMAGERIE Section 28 Raw Milk Fontina - Adelaide Hills, South Australia Manchego Style Iberico 33-3 - La Mancha, Spain Milawa Blue Milawa, Victoria Tintenbar Triple Cream Byron Bay, New South Wales Mornac Bleu D Auvergne - Mornac Auvergne, France L Original Brie Brie, France Winter fruit paste Barossa bark Kurrajong Kitchens lavoche sea salt falwasser
Canape Package 4 PIECES (40 MINUTES) $20 per person 6 PIECES (60 MINUTES) $24 per person 8 PIECES (80 MINUTES) $28 per person 10 PIECES (100 MINUTES) $32 per person * Create your own package (60 minutes) Select any 6 cocktails $32pp WATER Coffin Bay oysters strawberry and chili salsa (GF) Tempura reef fish sauce gribeche Alaskan king crab and tobikko pancake maki Marco Pierre Whites mussel and saffron soup (GF) Pink pepper crusted sashimi Yellowfin tuna, nashi, snow pea, soy and white sesame dressing Wood smoked salmon cream cheese blinis Prawn and ginger rice paper roll ponzu dipping sauce Riesling, coriander, ginger and chili poached Boston Bay mussels (GF) LAND Compressed watermelon gazpacho, celery (GF) (V) Pea and mint soup (V) Spicy pork bun Miso beef sushi, wasabi mayonnaise Moroccan spiced chicken empanada Mediterranean vegetable and pesto mini quiche (V) Three cheese croquette (V) Wild mushroom Arancini (V) Pulled lamb shoulder and apple slaw slider, vanilla brioche Peking duck spring roll, sweet chili sauce SUGAR Cherry slice (V) White Christmas (V) Carrot and walnut cake (V) Portuguese custard tart (V) Chocolate almond tart Orange macadamia gingerbread (V) Chocolate caramel crunch (V) * Additional pieces $5pp
Beverage Packages Beverages can be served on consumption, a bar tab or dry till, and our Sommelier is happy to meet to discuss a tailored wine package. Lily Package Angove Chardonnay Pinot Noir Lily Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Lily Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Australian & Imported Beer and Cider Selection Mineral Water, Soft Drinks & Juice (5 hours) $48 per person (4 hours) $40 per person (2 hours) $22 per person Tyrrell s Package Tyrrell s Moore s Creek NV Sparkling Brut Tyrrell s Moore s Creek Shiraz Tyrrell s Moore s Creek Chardonnay Australian & Imported Beer and Cider Selection Mineral Water, Soft Drinks & Juice (5 hours) $54 per person (4 hours) $46 per person (2 hours) $25 per person Bunnamagoo Package Bunnamagoo Estate Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay Bunnamagoo Estate Riesling Bunnamagoo Estate Shiraz Australian & Imported Beer and Cider Selection Mineral Water, Soft Drinks & Juice (5 hours) $58 per person (4 hours) $52 per person (2 hours) $32 per person
Beverage List available on Consumption Minimum $15.00 spend per person Sparkling Wines Bunnamagoo Pinot Noir Chardonnay $46.00 Tyrrell s Moore s Creek Brut NV $34.00 Angove Chardonnay Pinot Noir $29.00 White Wines Bunnamagoo Riesling $46.00 Hungerford Hill Pinot Gris $38.00 Tyrrell s Moore s Creek Chardonnay $33.00 Lily Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $29.00 Red Wines Bunnamagoo Cabernet Sauvignon $46.00 Tyrrell s Moore s Creek Shiraz $36.00 Angove Studio Series Merlot $32.00 Lily Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot $29.00 Basic Spirits Absolut Vodka $7.50 Bombay Sapphire Gin $7.50 Johnny Walker Red Scotch $7.50 Bundaberg Rum UP $7.50 Jim Beam Bourbon $7.50 Australian & Imported Beer Selection Carlton Crown Lager $8.50 Kosciuszko Pale Ale $8.50 Hahn Super Dry $7.50 Carlton Draught $6.50 Great Northern Mid strength $6.50 James Boags Light $5.50 Cider Apple Thief Granny Smith (330ml) $9.00 Bulmers Pear (330ml) $8.00 Other Soft Drink $4.50 Juice $5.00 Mineral Water $5.50
Those Little Extras $12 per person Bridal retreat Wishing well Chair covers Chair Band in the colour of your choice 5m x 5m parquetry dance floor Complimentary membership to the Club Personally designed menus for guest tables Skirted bridal, cake and gift tables Menu tasting for four prior to the reception Coloured ceiling and back drop lighting Security is provided and parking is free Audio visual including lectern and microphone, roving microphone, data projectors and screens
We can help you with Alfresco Wedding Ceremony Design your own premium menu selection with our Executive Chef, Daren Tetley Fairy lights in the bridal backdrop, bridal and cake tables Wedding vendors recommendations Centrepieces, coloured sashes, or maybe that little something extra from A Touch of Elegance Accommodation at one of the many luxury hotels within walking distance from the Club Personalised Cocktail Bar with a cocktail named after you Gelato bar with seven types of gelato served with waffle cones and all the trimmings French Champagne for the bridal party, or for all your guests Personalised Lolly or Popcorn Station KIDS We are happy to serve the little ones smaller portions of the menu being served, or if they would be happier with chicken nuggets, chips, sauce and salad, with soft drink and finished with a big bowl of ice-cream or fresh cut fruit for dessert, we can do that too! Children 12 years and under $ 25.00 Children 12 years to 17 years $ 45.00
Alfresco Wedding Ceremony FROM $850 We ll have all that you need set up and waiting for you Seating on outdoor chairs for 40 guests; Aisle way carpet runner, topiary trees and a signing table. All set in your choice of beautiful garden setting such as Old Parliament House or Lennox Gardens We can arrange a stunning Archway for you and even serve canapes and bubbles to your guests
Terms & Conditions Confirmation of Booking All reservations must be confirmed in writing and be accompanied by a security deposit to the value of the venue hire and a signed copy of the terms and conditions. If security deposits are not received Management reserves the right to reallocate the venue to another client without notification. An additional fifty percent (50%) is required no less than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the event. The balance of the total estimated amount for the event is required sixty (60) days before the event unless credit arrangements have been made with the Club. All reservations made twenty one days or less prior to the event date must be paid for in full, immediately, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Club. Payment must be made via EFT or credit card (charges apply) by due date unless other arrangements have been made with the club. If payment installments as noted above, are not met, the Client will indemnify the Club for any disbursements incurred pursuing the debt or incurred behalf of the Client. The Club reserves the right to cancel the event should payment installments not be met and retain any monies paid. Guaranteed Numbers All private function quotations are based on a minimum number of guests. A guaranteed minimum number of guests is required two (2) weeks prior to the event. This is the final number for charging. A final number of guests including dietary requirements is required four (4) full working days prior to the event. This will be considered the final numbers for catering. Additional numbers will only be accommodated where possible. Minimum Spend All events held on weekends will be subject to a minimum spend of $10,000 unless other arrangements have been made with the Club. Events held on week days (Monday to Friday) are subject to a minimum spend as determined by the Club. Goods and Services Tax (GST) All prices quoted are GST inclusive unless otherwise stated. Cancellation By Client Cancellations of confirmed events must be received in writing and will be subject to the following: Weekday events: Ninety (90) days prior to event: No cancellation fee will be incurred and security deposit will be fully refunded. Thirty One to eighty-nine (31-89) days prior to event: No refund of the security deposit will be made. Cancellation charge will be equal to the standard venue hire charge. Fourteen to thirty (14-30) days prior to event: A cancellation fee of fifty percent (50%) of the total projected revenue will apply. Seven to thirteen (7-13) days prior to event: A cancellation fee of seventy five percent (75%) of the total projected revenue will apply. Six (6) days or less prior to event: A cancellation fee of one hundred percent (100%) of the total projected revenue will apply. Weekend events (Saturday & Sunday): Security Deposits are not refundable One Hundred & Twenty (120) days prior to event: Security deposit is forfeited. Thirty One to One Hundred & Nineteen (31-119) days prior to event: No refund of the security deposit will be made. A cancellation fee of forty percent (40%) of the total projected revenue will apply. Seven to thirty (7-30) days prior to event: A cancellation fee of eighty percent (80%) of the total projected revenue will apply. Six (6) days or less prior to event: A cancellation fee of one hundred percent (100%) of the total projected revenue will apply. Ancillary Services and Miscellaneous Charges: The client will be responsible for the sum total of charges for any outside services booked or costs incurred by the Club, on the client s behalf. Cancellation
By National Press Club The Club may cancel a Confirmed booking at any time due to circumstances beyond its control (force majeure), or any other event, which in the reasonable opinion of the Club, causes the Club to be unsafe or inappropriate to hold the event. The Club shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to the Client or any third party in consequence of the cancellation. In the event of a cancellation under this clause the Club will refund the Deposit and any additional payments made by the Client, if in the Club s reasonable opinion, the Client is not in any way responsible for the cancellation. Dietary Requirements Notification of your guests Medical and Religious dietary requirements are required (4) full working days prior to the event. Please provide the names of guests with dietary needs. Please ensure that your guests inform the wait staff of their requirements to ensure they get the correct meal. Meals prepared in accordance with your dietary requests and not used will be charged as additional meals. Change of Date Change of date requests will only be considered by the Club thirty one (31) days or more prior to the earliest of newly requested date and existing booked date, and where the facilities are still available. The Club reserves the right to charge an administration fee for any agreed change of date. New dates are subject to any additional terms or charges for the new date (for example minimum weekend spend). It is the client s responsibility to notify guests, entertainers, contractors and subcontractors of the change. The Club reserves the right to change the date or venue of a function or event if the venue is required for the staging of a National Press Club Address or other national interest event. The Club will work with the client to move to another venue at no additional expense to the client. Compliance Clients will be responsible for ensuring the orderly behavior of their guests. The Club Management reserves the right to intervene when necessary. CCTV Surveillance operates throughout the Club and will be made available to an authorized lawful authority upon request. (e.g.: Police or regulators) For events larger than 150pax, security may be required. Additional Fees apply. Beverage License Under Liquor Licensing Laws the Club has an obligation to ensure that patrons do not become intoxicated, disturb the neighborhood, or in certain locations within the Club be under the age of 18. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) will be enforced by our staff and guests will be refused service, if in the opinion of the Club they are intoxicated, violent or disorderly or behaving in an inappropriate manner. We require your assistance to ensure our obligations are not breached. No alcohol will be served or sold after midnight. Glassware is not allowed to be taken outside. Food and Beverage No food or beverage may be brought into the premises for consumption during the event, unless approved by the Club in writing. Food served at a function is for consumption on Club premises during the function. In accordance with the Club s food safety policy, no food is to be removed from Club premises. Indemnity The client is liable for and indemnifies the Club from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages and expenses for which the Club shall or may be or become liable or suffer in respect of: a) Damage to the Club premises, furniture, fixing or other property arising out of or in the course of the function where through their actions, the actions of their guests, contractors or subcontractors or event except to the extent it arises from the negligence or default of the Club. b) Injury to or death of any persons arising out of or in the course of the function or event except to the extent it arises from the negligence or default of the Club. c) Dietary requirements except to the extent it arises from the negligence or default of the Club d) Any breach of this agreement by the client. Insurance The Club takes no responsibility for damage or loss
of goods to any equipment or merchandise left in the Club, prior, during, or following the event. Organisers should arrange their own insurance as appropriate. Displays and Signage No items are to be nailed, attached, pinned, screwed or glued to the walls, floors, ceiling or fittings of any area of the venue unless otherwise approved by Management. All equipment, displays and signs must be removed within forty eight (48) hours of an event. No responsibility will be taken by the Club for any loss. Room Allocation The Club reserves the right to assign an alternative room or venue for the function. If final numbers decrease or increase significantly from those advised at the time of reservation, the Club may substitute a more appropriate room of our choice. Any changes will be discussed with the client when the decision is made. Time Extension for Events Prior arrangements must made and agreed with the Club. Entertainment / Noise The club can arrange entertainment for your function. You are also welcome to organise your own entertainment, however any entertainers must have approval from Club Management ensuring suitability for our venue and our conditions must be adhered to. The client liaises with the club on their desired entertainment and ensures that their requirements adhere to club policy. The client engages the performer directly and goes into agreement with the performer. The performer must appear, perform and otherwise comply with reasonable requests of the client with respect to the appearances specified and must adhere to club policies. Performers are not permitted to exceed any noise levels, which, in the opinion of the club, may disturb other guests of the club, disrupt the normal operations of the club or disturb the quiet and good order of the neighbourhood. Occupation health and safety requirements stipulate that appropriate footwear is worn during the act & whilst bumping in & out (no thongs). Performer s attire must be suitable for the venue. Performers must adhere to timing and once set up and ready to perform must take direction from club supervisors in the case of sound levels, going over-time, when to take breaks etc. Performers will invoice the client directly. No responsibility is taken by the club for any invoicing between the performer and client. Performers must have relevant insurance. Changes These terms and conditions are subject to change by notice. Date of Function: Estimated attendees: Name of Function: Function Details: I, the undersigned, agree to that I have read and agree to all terms and conditions stated above: Name: Signed: Dated: 2017 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence Best Wedding Caterer in the ACT & Regions 2018 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence Best Wedding Caterer in the ACT & Regions