CONFERENCE MENU COLLECTION 2012
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
OVERVIEW
At Laissez-faire we are committed to sourcing the best single ingredients available at the right time from the right supplier, and maximising our purpose-build kitchens and team of chefs to best utilise each of those raw ingredients.
We work with premium and local seafood and beef suppliers, artisan cheese producers and quality local fruit and vegetable growers to develop inspiring, seasonal driven menus that will bring the best produce to your table.
Our food and beverage team passionately believe that food and wine are fundamental to the success of any event large or small, and is committed to providing an unforgettable experience though innovative and creative cuisine, and outstanding service.
Our team has enjoyed creating this menu and beverage selection for your next event and we look forward to working with you during the year.
For a tailored package or further information please contact:
Laissez-faire Catering T: 02 9209 4810 E: admin@laissez.com.au E: www.laissez.com.au Suite 8002, 2 Locomotive Street Australian Technology Park Eveleigh NSW 2015
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
BREAKFAST
MENU ONE
MENU TWO
MENU THREE
Freshly baked low fat muffins
Freshly baked Danish pastries
BLT - Bacon, Lettuce, tomato and Avocado
Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels
Bite size warm ham and Swiss cheese croissants
Roasted capsicum, zucchini frittata, tomato and onion compote
Seasonal fresh fruit skewers
Fresh forest berries with low fat yoghurt
Fresh orange juice and still water
Fresh orange juice and still water
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Seasonal fruit platter Fresh orange juice and still water Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
MENU FOUR
Toasted fruit muesli cup, low fat yoghurt, fresh berries
HOT OPTIONS Turkish eggs- Poached eggs and baba ghanoush on grilled Turkish bread Chorizo, potato, marjoram & cheese omelette on sourdough toast
Please select one hot option from the list Mushroom and cheese omelette on sourdough toast Organic orange juice Seared double smoked ham with pesto infused fluffy eggs on five grain high top loaf Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Tasmanian smoked salmon with scrambled eggs served on toasted rye bread Simple bacon and eggs, sautéed mushrooms on toasted soft wood fired bread
Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager Please note menu’s one, two and three are served as a stand-up buffet. Menu four is served as a sit down table buffet. Staff and equipment charges apply, Ask for our office for a detail quote Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
MORNING AND AFTERNOON TEA
Morning and afternoon teas are served with Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Assorted danish pastries Assorted freshly baked low fat muffins Banana bread with cinnamon ricotta Bancha slice – vegan (Bancha tea, apples, figs, oranges, sultanas, raisins) BLT - Bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado Cannoli with ricotta and lemon Chocolate mud cake Fresh fruit salad with low fat youghurt Fresh seasonal fruit skewers with vanilla and mint glaze Ham and cheese quiche Ham and swiss cheese croissant Herb scones with chive mascarpone House made scones with raspberry jam and chantilly cream Mini friands (GF) Muesli bars – yoghurt and choc top Selection of assorted premium biscuits Spinach and feta muffins Any two items Any three items
Beverages only – per person Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas with fresh orange and apple juice Fresh orange juice and mineral water
Hire a commercial “Espresso Machine” and serve macchiato to cappuccinos Juice station – For a real pick me up during the day, your colleagues will enjoy juices from a range of fresh ingredients.
Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager Staff and equipment charges apply, Ask for our office for a detail quote
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
WORKING LUNCH MENU ONE
MENU TWO
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED?
Selection of gourmet rolls with a variety of fillings
Selection of tortilla wraps with a variety of fillings
JUICE STATION – Squeeze the most out of your group
Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Peri Peri marinated chicken skewers
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Classic ceasar salad with garlic croutons
For a real pick me up during the day, your colleagues will enjoy juices from a range of fresh ingredients.
Fresh orange juice and mineral water
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Our staff will be on hand to inform of all the benefits from natural extracts such as wheatgrass and ginseng.
Fresh orange juice and mineral water
MENU THREE
MENU FOUR
Selection of gourmet rolls with a variety of fillings
Selection of gourmet rolls with a variety of fillings
Assorted sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger
Persian meatballs in a tomato, split pea and saffron sauce
Wild rocket, roasted roma tomato, shaved pecerino cheese, balsamic and honey dressing
Risotto of chestnut, enoki and swiss brown mushrooms topped with freshly shaved pecorino
Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Fresh orange juice and mineral water
Fresh orange juice and mineral water
Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager Minimum 30 guests and all prices are listed per person - Staff charges will apply if your event numbers are less than the minimum required
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
PACKED LUNCH
MENU ONE
MENU TWO
MENU THREE
“Tortilla wrap” - Herb marinated chicken breast with avocado and salad
“Cantina roll” - Smoked leg ham, avocado, olive tapenade and semi-dried tomatoes
‘Panini roll’ - Chicken schnitzel, bacon, lettuce and a caesar dressing
Golden pumpkin and feta risotto cake topped with lime aioli
Spanish frittata of potato, rosemary and red bell pepper
Caramelized onion, tomato, basil, goat’s cheese quiche
Blueberry friand
Tasty cheese, dried fruit and water crackers
Muesli bar
Selection of bottled 300ml orange juice or 500ml still water
Selection of bottled 300ml orange juice or 500ml still water
MENU FOUR
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED?
‘Herb focaccia’, with goat’s cheese and roasted marinated Mediterranean vegetables
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas are available at an extra $3.00 per guest.
Selection of bottled 300ml orange juice or 500ml still water
Spinach and ricotta roll Deluxe cookies Selection of bottled 300ml orange juice or 500ml still water
Please note that each packed lunch selection requires a minimum order. Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager. Minimum 30 guests and all prices are listed per person - Staff charges will apply if your event numbers are less than the minimum required
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
ALL DAY CONFERENCE
MENU ONE
MENU TWO
ALL MENUS INCLUDE
On arrival freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
On arrival freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Morning tea with assorted freshly baked low fat muffins
Morning tea with banana bread
Fresh orange juice and mineral water
Lunch - Selection of tortilla wraps with a variety of fillings
Lunch - Assorted lavosh wraps and rolls with a variety of fillings
Lamb and herbs pies
Thai beef rice-paper rolls with sweet chilli and coriander sauce
Rigatoni pasta with pesto sauce, fresh mushrooms and green beans
Asian slaw of red cabbage, carrot, onion and fennel
Seasonal fruit platter
Seasonal fruit platter
Afternoon tea with chocolate mud cake
Afternoon tea with a selection of our signature macaroons
MENU THREE
MENU FOUR
On arrival freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
On arrival freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Morning tea with house made scones with raspberry jam and chantilly
Morning Tea with herb scones with chive mascarpone and Danish pastries
Lunch - Assorted rolls with a variety of fillings
Lunch - Assorted finger sandwiches with a variety of fillings
Grated zucchini and parmesan frittata Asparagus, baby spinach, capers and mire poix red peppers with balsamic vinaigrette
‘Malay Style Chicken Skewers’, marinated in spices and lemongrass, served with roasted peanut sauce
Seasonal fruit platter
Swiss brown mushroom and leek risotto
Afternoon tea with assorted cookies
Salad of yellow grape tomatoes, snow peas, red capsicum and mint Seasonal fruit platter Afternoon Tea with healthy bars
Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager Minimum 30 guests and all prices are listed per person - Staff charges will apply if your event numbers are less than the minimum required Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
ALL DAY CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE MENU ONE
MENU TWO
ALL MENUS
On arrival freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
On arrival freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Are served as a stand up buffet
Fresh orange juice and iced water
Fresh orange juice and iced water
Morning tea with Danish pastries and warm croissant of leg ham and vintage cheddar
Morning tea with baker’s selection of spinach and feta muffins and fruit friands
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Fresh orange juice and iced water
Fresh orange juice and iced water
Lunch with Tagine of Lamb Shoulder, Salted
Lunch with Crispy Skin Salmon, Crushed
Lime Couscous
Kipfler Potatoes, Sauce Gribiche
Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes, Ricotta & Parmesan
Risotto with italian porcini, asparagus, parmesan
Roasted Pumpkin, Eggplant & Bean Salad
Roasted Pumpkin & Lemon Couscous
Caesar salad with smoked chicken breast and parmesan wafers
Cannellini Bean & Cherry Tomato salad
Can be served as a sit-down lunch surcharges will apply
Fresh seasonal fruit platters Fresh seasonal fruit platters Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas Fresh orange juice and iced water
Fresh orange juice and iced water Afternoon tea with lamingtons
Afternoon tea with raisin scones with organic preserve and Devonshire cream
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Freshly-brewed Toby’s Estate organic and sustainable coffee and a selection of fine teas
Fresh orange juice and iced water
Fresh orange juice and iced water
Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager Minimum 30 guests and all prices are listed per person - Staff charges will apply if your event numbers are less than the minimum required Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
POST CONFERENCE CANAPES & DRINKS
MENU ONE
MENU TWO
MENU THREE
Mediterranean Antipasti Selection of freshly sliced cured meats, marinated Kalamata and Sicilian olives, oven roasted tomatoes, chargrilled capsicum
Mediterranean Antipasti Selection of freshly sliced cured meats, marinated Kalamata and Sicilian olives, oven roasted tomatoes, chargrilled capsicum
Mediterranean Antipasti Selection of freshly sliced cured meats, marinated Kalamata and Sicilian olives, oven roasted tomatoes, chargrilled capsicum
Andrew Peace Masterpiece Sauvignon Blanc
Tortine di ossobuco (Mini Osso Buco pie)
Garlic and oregano marinated lamb fillet burger
Andrew Peace Masterpiece Cabernet Merlot
Tortine di pollo e porro (Mini Chicken and leek pie)
Guacamole cup with Roquefort cream
Andrew Peace Masterpiece Sauvignon Blanc
Portuguese roast chicken pancake with citrus mayonnaise
Andrew Peace Masterpiece Cabernet Merlot
Andrew Peace Masterpiece Sauvignon Blanc
Regular and Light beer
Andrew Peace Masterpiece Cabernet Merlot
Regular and Light beer Orange juice and mineral water Service duration: 30 minutes only
Orange juice and mineral water Regular and Light beer Service duration: 1 hour only Orange juice and mineral water Service duration: 1 hour only
Must be taken in conjunction with a conference package Gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for on request - please ask your Event Manager Minimum 30 guests and all prices are listed per person - Staff charges will apply if your event numbers are less than the minimum required Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
GENERAL INFORMATION
CATERING REQUIREMENTS Your event manager will discuss with you your catering requirements, ideally three weeks prior to your event. At this time if you have any special requirements please let us know. Additional charges may apply for some dietary requirements. An Event Order will be produced outlining the catering and associated services required for your event. CONFIRMATION OF NUMBERS To ensure the success of your event, we ask that you indicate the approximate number of guests seven days prior to your function. The guaranteed number of guests is required five working days prior to your function. This is the minimum number for which you will be charged. SURCHARGES • Continuous tea and coffee is available and pricing is on request • For conference and seminar functions with fewer than 30 guests additional staff charges will apply • For dinner and cocktail functions with fewer than 50 guests additional staff charges will apply • To allow sit-down with any stand-up only/buffet menu an extra $5.00 will apply per person • Functions held on weekends and public holidays will incur additional staff charges PLEASE DISCUSS WITH YOUR EVENT MANAGER • Function finishing after midnight will incur a labour levy of $3.50 per guest per hour after midnight • Menus served with “alternate choice” will incur a surcharge of $5.00 per course per guest • All surcharges are based on the Minimum Number provided three days prior to your function • Please note we will cater for approximately 10% of Minimum Numbers as vegetarians INFORMATION We can tailor our food to suit your needs and your event. Please discuss your food and beverage ideas with your Event Manager. Due to health and safety issues, all food and beverages remain the property of the caterer and can not be taken away by the client after an event. Menus are priced on a per person basis. All menus stipulate Minimum Numbers; please consult your Event Manager for functions with fewer guests. Other charges may apply. Menu prices are effective to 1st January 2013, but we reserve the right to change prices if affected by extreme market conditions and seasonality. All menu prices are inclusive GST
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
Laissez-faire Catering • T 02 9209 4810 • E admin@laissez.com.au • www.laissez.com.au
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