BUSINESS EVENTS MENU PLANNING GUIDE
FOOD PHILOSOPHY We believe there are three key ingredients when creating original, beautifully crafted meals: 1.Regionally sourced, fresh produce 2.Meticulous attention to detail 3.Food created with a sense of pride When we create a new dish, we draw upon the experiences you will receive when tasting and enjoying it. Whether sitting down in groups, roving in breaks or on the run between sessions, our menus have been created to cater for you. Wine Matched To Your Event Home to over 150 world-recognised wineries producing a wide array of fine wines reflective of their origin. Today, the Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s most famous wine regions, evident since its foundation. Our wine list is seasonally rotated to showcase the different styles and regions in the Hunter. Supporting Fresh & Local Let us take you on a culinary journey through the Hunter Valley and New South Wales region. Embracing regional food and wine is what we do. We strive to support local Hunter producers and suppliers. Our chefs source the best seasonal ingredients from producers, farmers and winemakers across the region and state.
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SIGNATURE EVENTS “Creating truly memorable moments for your delegates that express a fresh food philosophy.” For any conference/event, nourishing your staff, delegates or visitors with quality catering options is key to their engagement and ensures participation to deliver memorable outcomes for your event. Our signature events are designed to cater for larger groups and are hosted outdoors on the grounds of Rydges Resort Hunter Valley. Our food philosophy is focused on ‘behind the vines’ using fresh seasonal produce from across the Hunter Valley wine country and regional NSW. Our menu is inspired by many different cultures to deliver a culinary delight your attendees will truly enjoy.
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$215PP
HARVEST HUNTER
Minimum 250 guests
Showcasing the best of fresh Hunter Valley produce, a Harvest Hunter event delivers a celebratory experience designed to surprise and delight your delegates. At its heart, a striking giant tipi anchors the setting, styled with soft fairy lights, woven mat flooring, shepherd’s hooks and festoon lighting. Delegates are immersed in the sights and aromas of suckling meats roasting slowly over coals, prepared with native Australian flavours to create a truly memorable experience. Off The Spit Pukara Lamb slow roasted over coals Slow Roasted Porchetta, labna, tabbouleh and flatbread Parray Pastures A selection of the ripest Hunter Valley cheeses from local dairies Olives from local growers, including Woodland Olive Groves Selection of charcuterie, local & handmade Smoked wattle seed & shallot potato salad Market Vegetables Fennel, samphire, soft leaves & lemon myrtle dressing Ancient grains, roasted pumpkin, harissa and wattle labna Native thyme-roasted brassicas Roasted heirloom carrot, sorrel & herb vinaigrette
Backyard BBQ Spice crusted barramundi Wattle seed & quandong chicken Sticky Davidson plum pork belly Lemon & mountain pepper lamb skewers Dessert River mint & cinnamon myrtle pavlova Seasonal fruit Assorted cakes Handcrafted chocolate Includes: 4-hour ‘The Winery Tour’ beverage package Sparkling wine White & red wine Sydney Brewery tap beer, light and non-alcoholic beer
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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$155PP
EAT STREET
Minimum 100 guests Bring a unique atmosphere to your conference or event with Eat Street. Featuring a stall layout, let your delegates pick and choose from a diverse menu. Bao Shack Gochujang beef, spicy mayo & pickled slaw Miso mushrooms & pickled slaw The Nasi Ginger & garlic prawns, sweet & spicy nasi goreng Caramelised pulled pork nasi goreng Wok This Way Wok fried ginger tofu, Thai basil Szechuan chilli chicken Soup Kitchen Add your choice of noodles, fresh herbs and crunchy toppings Laksa Tom yum Mings Dynasty Steamed & fried dumplings served with chili peanut & kaffir soy dipping sauces Pork and chive Vegetarian spring roll Prawn and ginger
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
Dojo Assorted sushi rolls & nigiri Chicken yakitori skewers Miso & caramel eggplant Dessert Coconut, lychee pineapple tapioca Black sticky rice pudding Assorted petite cakes and slices Includes: 4-hour ‘The Winery Tour’ beverage package Sparkling, white & red wine Sydney Brewery tap beer, light and non-alcoholic beer Your Event is Uniquely You Looking for something not listed or want to add something unique to your event? Reach out to the sales and planning team to discuss how we can create and curate bespoke events tailored to you. Including: street food stalls, themed menus for gala dinners, food truck events Signature Event Add-Ons The following items can be added to your stalls to suit your event’s personality. Paella Spit roast Doughnut stall Oyster bar
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$155PP
MEXICO LANE
Minimum 100 guests
Spice up your evenings by celebrating the bold, delicious and vibrant flavors of Mexico! Featuring a stall layout, let your delegates pick and choose from a diverse menu. Taco Truck Build your own taco - choose your base (corn/flour), filling, and three toppings at the Taco Station. Toppings on the sides for guests to mix and match Baja fish - chipotle mayo, lime slaw Al pastor pork - pineapple salsa, pickled red onion Mushroom & black bean - roasted corn, queso, salsa verde El Wokito Garlic & chilli prawns - smoky adobo glaze, sesame lime slaw Sweet soy carnitas - wok-tossed pork with caramel chili sauce La Cazuela Served with corn chips, and toppings all on the side for guests to mix and match Chicken mole rojo - rich cocoa chilli sauce Tofu tinga - smoky chipotle tomato sauce, pickled onion Cilantro rice Quinoa roasted sweet potato, kale, charred corn, black beans, and mango salsa, with chilli–lime dressing
Dojo Del Nachos “Carne Fiesta” Beef Nacho Topper Smoky chipotle beef, black beans, jalapeño crema, pico de gallo, and crisp tortilla shards “Pollo Verde” Chicken Nacho Topper Shredded lime chicken, charred corn salsa, salsa verde, Shredded cheese, avocado crema, and a squeeze of fresh lime “La Tierra” Vegan Nacho Topper Smoky chipotle jackfruit, vegan queso, refried black beans, roasted peppers, and coriander-lime drizzle Dulce Tentación Churro bites, cinnamon sugar, chocolate & dulce de leche sauces Coconut tres leches Mexican chocolate rice pudding, with cinnamon & orange zest Mango, coconut and tajin tapioca Includes: 4-hour ‘The Winery Tour’ beverage package Sparkling, white & red wine Corona, Balter, light and non-alcoholic beer
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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QUICKSTART BREAKFAST
$21.50PP Served standing up Freshly sliced seasonal fruits Berry yoghurt parfait topped with granola Fresh baked Danish pastries & mini muffins The Juice Farm orange & apple juice Vittoria coffee & selection of artisan teas Add any of the below for $7.50 per item per person Mushroom and zucchini frittata Bacon & egg muffin with hollandaise Caramelised onion & goats cheese tartlet Smoked salmon & crème fraiche pancake Mushroom cap with avocado and feta
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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$42PP
PLATED BREAKFAST
Minimum 30 guests
Treat your delegates to a delicious two-course breakfast worthy of any café. Inclusive selections Selection of The Juice Farm juices Vittoria coffee & selection of artisan teas Infused water Choose one of the following items to be pre-set on the table for arrival Apple & coconut bircher muesli Fresh fruit salad with berry yoghurt Yoghurt parfait with toasted granola and berries Danish plate (2 x freshly baked Danishes) Estate honey coconut & chia seed pudding with freeze-dried fruits
Hot Items Please choose one item Smashed avocado Eggs on sourdough toast with bacon, avocado, dukkah & Binnorie Dairy feta Eggs benedict Smoked leg ham, wilted spinach, & eggs on sourdough toast with hollandaise Mediterranean breakfast Shakshouka, grilled halloumi, eggs on sourdough toast & light herb salad Hunter breakfast Scrambled eggs, thick-cut bacon, breakfast sausage, slow roasted tomato & sautéed mushrooms with sourdough Lovedale breakfast Scrambled eggs, slow-roasted tomato, wilted spinach, smashed avocado & mushrooms with sourdough
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team | all seafood is imported
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BREAKFAST BUFFET
$44.50PP Minimum 30 guests Bakery Freshly baked Danish and croissants served with butter, preserves & honey Cold Yoghurt parfait with toasted granola & berries Fresh-cut seasonal fruits Hot Thick-cut bacon Free-range scrambled eggs Breakfast sausages Potato & herb rosti or hash brown Sautéed mushrooms Slow-roasted tomato Inclusive Selections Selection of The Juice Farm juices Vittoria coffee & selection of artisan teas Infused water menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team | all seafood is imported
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BREAKFAST ADD ONS $10PP PER ADD-ON
Freshly Squeezed Three freshly squeezed juices added to your breakfast Freshly Picked - served at the centre of the table Seasonal fresh fruit platters & vegetable crudites with dip Smooth Moves Choice of three mini smoothies added to your breakfast
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team
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FULL DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE Minimum 15 guests
Includes Use of main meeting/conference venue from 8am – 5pm 1 x flipchart for your event Bowl of fresh fruit available throughout the day Morning and afternoon tea served with barista coffee cart & a selection of teas Nourishing buffet or working lunch Notepads, pens, mints & iced water Add-ons Continue the conversation beyond the conference sessions and connect with colleagues, partners, and industry peers over canapés and drinks, from $49 per person: 30 mins Canapes 1 hour Bev package Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team
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HALF DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE Minimum 15 guests
Includes Use of main meeting/conference venue from 8am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm 1 x flipchart for your event Bowl of fresh fruit available throughout the day Morning or afternoon tea served with barista coffee cart & a selection of teas Nourishing buffet or working lunch Notepads, pens, mints & iced water Add-ons Continue the conversation beyond the conference sessions and connect with colleagues, partners, and industry peers over canapés and drinks, from $49 per person: 30 mins Canapes 1 hour Bev package Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team
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MENU 1 | DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE MENUS Minimum 15 guests
MORNING TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
BBQ vegetable puff with tamarind chutney
Sliced seasonal fruit
Fresh baked cinnamon scrolls
Freshly baked double choc chip cookie
Whole fruit
Whole fruit
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Served with iced tea
Served with iced tea
LUNCH
ADD-ONS | Minimum 25 portions
Build Your Own | Poke Bowl Sushi rice and shredded cabbage topped with smoked salmon or tofu and edamame beans with your choice of dressings and toppings
Extra salad to lunch? Asian slaw with ginger dressing
$9 pp
Add sweet to lunch? Green tea tiramisu cake
$5 pp
Extra savoury to afternoon tea? Duck and shiitake mushroom pie with Asian ketchup
$5 pp
Soft drinks on consumption Select with your planner
$5 per can
Salad Thai glass noodle salad with chili and lime dressing Hot Grilled chicken skewer with Gochujang glaze Coconut vegetable rice Chinese beef stir-fry Drink Fruit infused mineral water menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team. all seafood is imported
The Menus Our day delegate menus operate on a daily rotation. Please confirm with your planner which menu you will be served.
Allocation & Adjustments
Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
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MENU 2 | DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE MENUS Minimum 15 guests MORNING TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
Spiced lamb fatayer with zaatar yoghurt
Sliced seasonal fruit
Pistachio donut with rose petal powder
Freshly baked almond and apricot cookie
Whole fruit
Whole fruit
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Served with iced tea
Served with iced tea
LUNCH
ADD-ONS | Minimum 25 portions
Build Your Own | Mezze Plate Hummus with warm chickpeas and chili lemon sauce, labneh with local olive oil and sumac, smoky babaganoush, green tahini, falafel, grilled pita bread
Extra salad to lunch? Spiced pumpkin and chickpea salad with roasted sesame dressing
$9 pp
Add sweet to lunch? Coffee and walnut cream cake
$5 pp $5 pp
Hot
Extra savoury to afternoon tea? Ricotta and spinach filo with green tahini dressing
Braised lamb mansaf with rice and quinoa pilaf, almonds, golden raisins, mint and pomegranate.
Soft drinks on consumption Select with your planner
$5 per can
Salad Fattoush salad with sumac buttermilk dressing
Crushed baby potatoes with olive oil and herbs Marinated chicken bites, shawarma spice, parsley, garlic toum Drink Fruit infused mineral water menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team | all seafood is imported
The Menus Our day delegate menus operate on a daily rotation. Please confirm with your planner which menu you will be served.
Allocation & Adjustments
Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
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MENU 3 | DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE MENUS Minimum 15 guests MORNING TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
Sausage roll with bush tomato chutney
Sliced seasonal fruit
Mini Lamingtons
Freshly baked Anzac cookie
Whole fruit
Whole fruit
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Served with iced tea
Served with iced tea
LUNCH
ADD-ONS | Minimum 25 portions
Build Your Own | Local Cheese Platter Selection of hard, soft and aged cheeses from Hunter Belle Dairy Co and Binnorie Dairy, bread, crackers and accompaniments
Extra salad to lunch? Lemon myrtle and shallot potato salad
$9 pp
Add sweet to lunch? Rocky road slice
$5 pp
Salad Pear, rocket, beetroot and candied walnut salad with Pukara Balsamic
Extra savoury to afternoon tea? Braised lamb and olive empanada
$5 pp
Soft drinks on consumption Select with your planner
$5 per can
Hot Baked barramundi with Hunter Valley Jade Estate white, tomatoes, garlic and thyme Roasted brassicas with almond and preserved lemon Braised pork in Sydney Brewery cider with apple and fennel Drink Fruit infused mineral water menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team. all seafood is imported
The Menus Our day delegate menus operate on a daily rotation. Please confirm with your planner which menu you will be served.
Allocation & Adjustments
Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
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MENU 4 | DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE MENUS Minimum 15 guests MORNING TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
Spinach and feta roll
Sliced seasonal fruit
Assorted biscotti
Freshly baked double choc chip cookie
Whole fruit
Whole fruit
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Served with iced tea
Served with iced tea
LUNCH
ADD-ONS | Minimum 25 portions
Build Your Own | Antipasto Plate Selection of Spanish and Italian cheese and charcuterie served with mustards, chutneys and selection of breads and crackers
Extra salad to lunch? Penne pasta salad with romesco and smoked almonds
$9 pp
Add sweet to lunch? Mini lemon curd tart
$5 pp
Extra savoury to afternoon tea? Wild mushroom and taleggio croquette
$5 pp
Soft drinks on consumption Select with your planner
$5 per can
Salad Panzanella salad - vine-ripened tomatoes, basil and for di latte Hot Beef and thyme meatballs in tomato sugo with crispy potatoes Harissa eggplant with chickpea and tomato Charred chicken skewer olive tapenade Drink Fruit infused mineral water
The Menus Our day delegate menus operate on a daily rotation. Please confirm with your planner which menu you will be served.
Allocation & Adjustments menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team. | all seafood is imported
Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
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MENU 5 | DAY DELEGATE PACKAGE MENUS Minimum 15 guests MORNING TEA
AFTERNOON TEA
Beef and red bean empanada
Sliced seasonal fruit
Portuguese tart
Freshly baked almond and apricot cookie
Whole fruit
Whole fruit
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Vittoria coffee & artisan tea selection
Served with iced tea
Served with iced tea
LUNCH
ADD-ONS | Minimum 25 portions
Build Your Own | Burrito bowls Fragrant rice bowls filled with tomato, corn and pickled onion, finish with your choice of puffed tofu bites or pork belly bites, cheese, jalapeños and tomatillo salsa
Extra salad to lunch? Mexican style slaw
$9 pp
Add sweet to lunch? Mini churros with chocolate sauce
$5 PP
Salad Jalapeño and sweetcorn potato salad
Extra savoury to afternoon tea? Sweet potato and cashew taquito
$5 pp
Hot
Soft drinks on consumption Select with your planner
$5 per can
Black bean chili sin carne Slow cooked beef mole Chicken fajitas Drink Fruit infused mineral water menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team. | all seafood is imported
The Menus Our day delegate menus operate on a daily rotation. Please confirm with your planner which menu you will be served.
Allocation & Adjustments
Morning and afternoon tea items are catered to one piece per person. Please speak with your event planner prior to your event if you wish to adjust.
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HUNTER VALLEY PICNIC FROM $20PP Minimum 15 guests
Providing the option of a takeaway lunch to have on departure or enjoy on the resort grounds. Enjoy a picnic box filled with the following:
Gourmet Picnic box
Classic Picnic box
$45.00 per person
$20.00 per person
Gourmet sandwich/roll/wrap
Gourmet sandwich/roll/wrap
Cheese and crackers
Piece of fresh fruit
Piece of fresh fruit
Sweet item
Sweet item
Juice/water/soft drink
Chocolate/muesli bar Juice/water/soft drink
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team | all seafood is imported
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FROM $65
SHARE PLATTERS
One platter caters for 8-10 guests
Pokolbin Ploughman’s Platter
Fried Food Platter
Mini Pie & Sausage Roll Platter
$120.00
$120.00
$120.00
Choose any four fried food favourites below:
A selection of gourmet pies and sausage rolls with
Salt and pepper squid (DF)
hand-made fillings served with condiments
A selection of Hunter Valley cheeses alongside hand-made charcuterie and locally grown olives, all paired with grilled and marinated accompaniments, condiments and crisp breads
Spring rolls (V, DF) Tempura prawns (DF) Vegetable samosas (V)
Hunter Valley Cheese Platter
Vegetarian arancini(GF, V)
$100.00
Cocktail fish pieces (10 per platter)
A selection of Hunter Valley cheeses (including one
Karaage chicken bites
soft cheese, one hard cheese, and one ripened
Aloobonda(GF, V)
cheese) served with crisp apple, fruit and nut mix, fig paste, muscatels, crisp breads and grissini
Dessert Platter $100.00
Antipasto Platter
Petit four friands, mini tarts, profiteroles, chocolate
$70.00
almond brownies, lemon cheesecake, red velvet
Sushi Platter $100.00 Assorted nori rolls carefully crafted and served with soy sauce and wasabi Vegetarian options available Sandwich & Wrap Platter $100.00 6 x wraps cut into 2 (12 pieces) 5 x sandwiches cut into 4 (20 pieces) Gluten-free platter available -$110.00 per platter
A selection of grilled and marinated vegetables, with
Fresh Fruit Platter
locally grown Woodland Olive Grove olives and
$65.00
assorted condiments and crisp breads
Selection of seasonal fresh fruit sliced and plattered
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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FROM $35PP
CANAPÉ MENUS
Minimum 20 guests
Classic Selection
Executive Selection
Premier Selection
$35.00 per person
$48.00 per person
$58.00 per person
Your choice of 2 hot and 2 cold canapés
Your choice of 3 hot and 3 cold canapés
Your choice of 3 hot and 3 cold canapés
(30 minute service)
(1 hour service)
(1.5 hour service)
Cold Canapés
Hot Canapés
Grazing Boxes | $14.50 Per Item
Antipasto vegetable skewer
Mushroom and mozzarella arancini
Add any of the below to your selection
Mushroom and fontina tartlet
Pulled pork and caramelised onion croquette
Pumpkin caramelised onion and goats cheese tart
Prawn twist with harissa and lemon aioli
Sundried tomato, bocconi & pesto blini
Char siu pork puff
Rare beef with chimichurri
Karaage chicken with yuzu aioli
Oysters with raspberry mignonette
Potato, corn & manchego cheese croquette
Assorted sushi with soy & wasabi
Peri chicken pastizzi
Miso prawn skewer with ponzu
Beetroot and feta arancini
Duck fat latkes topped with blood orange gel
Peanut satay chicken skewer
Tom yum prawn noodles Mediterranean rissoni & charcuterie Chicken nasi goreng Japanese noodle bowl Dhal & coconut rice Beef nachos Mussels in white wine Prawn & herb roll Mini bratwursts Fisherman's basket ( + $ 4 p p s u r c h a r g e )
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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FROM $84PP
BUFFET MEAL OPTIONS
Minimum 30 guests Salads | Select 2
Sides | Select 2
Grain salad with pickled pomegranate, dukkah, macadamias
Garlic and herb roasted potatoes with rosemary and sea salt
Smoked beetroot, rocket, and chickpea with Hunter Valley goat cheese
Roasted brassicas with hazelnut butter
Japanese potato salad with chives and local truffle oil
Lemon and fennel steamed rice with native finger lime zest
Charred cabbage, radicchio, and feta with Hunter Valley olive tapenade
Roasted root vegetables with Hunter Valley honey and thyme glaze
Sweet potato, pickled fennel, and pear
Steamed garden greens
Harissa roasted cauliflower, lentils, rocket leaves, and sultanas with roasted almonds
Grilled corn with olive oil, smoked paprika
Hot Items | Select 3
All buffets are served with assorted bread rolls, sliced fruit and assorted French style pastries & cakes.
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with a Hunter shiraz reduction Tandoori chicken thigh with coriander yoghurt Smoked beef brisket with chimichurri Tofu and coconut curry with carrot and zucchini Roasted pork belly with Hunter Valley apple cider and spiced maple glaze Beef wagyu and onion jam sausage with caramelised Hunter semillon onions
After something more substantial? Simply add extra items to your buffet for the following price. | $5pp per item Salads Hot Items | $15pp per item | $10pp per item Sides
French lentil & shiitake ragout with native wattleseed Lemon myrtle and pepper berry chicken skewer with Pukara olive oil Baked barramundi, cherry tomatoes, garlic, Pukara olive oil, fresh oregano menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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UPGRADE YOUR BUFFET
FROM $7.50PP
Australian Prawns Market Price
Carvery POA per person
(4-6 prawns per person)
Please speak to the sales and planning
Fresh Australian prawns served with lemons and a range of traditional and modern condiments
team to discuss having a chef-curated carvery added to your buffet
East Coast Oysters Market Price (3 oysters per person) Freshly shucked East Coast Oysters served with lemons and a range of traditional and modern condiments Sushi $10.00 per person Assorted nori rolls carefully crafted and served
Hunter Valley Cheese $10.00 per person A selection of Hunter Valley cheeses (including one soft, one hard and one ripened
cheese)
served
with
crisp
apple, fruit and nut mix, fig paste, muscatels, crisp breads and grissini
with soy sauce and wasabi Vegetarian options available Gourmet Selection Of Sweet Tarts $10.00 per person
Antipasto $7.50 per person A selection of grilled and marinated
(3 tarts per person) Tasty selection of tarts, including chocolate,
vegetables,
lemon meringue and mixed fruits
assorted condiments and crisp breads
Woodland
with Olive
locally Grove
grown
olives
and
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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PLATED LUNCH & DINNER OPTIONS “Our plated lunch and dinner menus are ideal for formal sit-down events such as a sponsor lunch or gala dinner” With various spaces available to host a sit-down lunch or dinner, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is the perfect place to host your next event. Let us create a themed meal to suit your requirements, matched with our wide selection of wines available in a two or three-course meal. Two course set menu: $79.00 per person Three course set menu: $93.00 per person Alternate serve: $5.00 per person, per course
(max. of 2 choices per course)
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team
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PLATED LUNCH & DINNER MENUS Minimum 30 guests Entrée Salmon pastrami, arugula, rye, horseradish, pickles Chicken, apple gel, carrot jam, crispy chicken skin Smoked duck, pickled cherries, beetroot, tahini and cocoa nib granola Beetroot tartare, whipped goats cheese, brassica textures Pork belly, kimchi, daikon, gomashio Marinated burrata, prosciutto, lavosh, orange and balsamic gel Prawns, miso corn, squid ink, sesame and fermented chili
Main Market fish, buk choy, kasundi curry, crisp onion lemon oil Pork neck, purple cabbage, corn purée, agrio Chicken supreme, beluga lentils, zucchini, witlof Beef, caramelised kumara, carrot jam, charred leek Lamb, smoked potato puree, wilted greens, pomegranate Roasted spiced pumpkin, ancient grains, macadamia cream, carrot top pesto
Dessert Coconut tapioca, grilled pineapple salsa, kaffir lime New York cheesecake, chocolate meringue sheets, smoked orange gel, chocolate soil Raspberry pebble, raspberry gel, cherries, strawberry crumb Coconut and lemon myrtle panna cotta, native lime sherbet, bitter gel Passionfruit tart, coconut mascarpone, mango Blackberry, earl grey, meringue and cream menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team all seafood is imported
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FROM $39 PP
BEVERAGE PACKAGES The Winery Tour
Hunter Valley Favourites
$39 pp
| 1 hr
$50 pp
| 1 hr
$47 pp
| 2 hrs
$60 pp
| 2 hrs
$54 pp
| 3 hrs
$69 pp
| 3 hrs
$60 pp
| 4 hrs
$75 pp
| 4 hrs
$65pp
| 5 hrs
$79 pp
| 5 hrs
WINES Sparkling Briar Ridge Blanc de Blancs Sparkling
BEER
WINES
Rosé
Hahn Premium Light | Bottled
Choice of any 4 wines
De Iuliis Estate Rose
And a choice of 1 tap beer
Sparkling
Sydney Brewery Range:
Briar Ridge Blanc de Blancs Sparkling
White | Choice of one
Lager
Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek Range:
Pale Ale
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
BEER Hahn Premium Light | Bottled
White
And a choice of 2 tap beers
Mount Pleasant - Cellar Aged Elizabeth Semillon
Sydney Brewery Range:
NON-ALCOHOLIC
First Creek Classic Chardonnay
Lager
Great Northern Zero
Hungerford Hill Pinot Gris
Pale Ale
Red | Choice of one
0% white/red wines available
Tulloch Verdelho
Limitied Addition | Seasonal
Briar Ridge Duck Duck Bull Range:
Selection of soft drinks and juices
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Package Upgrades Additional beers and wines are available from our extended list on a consumption basis
Red Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz De Iuliis Special Release Sangiovese First Creek Botanica Pinot Noir Tulloch Cabernet Sauvignon
NON ALCOHOLIC Great Northern Zero McGuigan Zero Sauvignon Blanc Selection of soft drinks and juices
NOTE: Depending on final numbers and type of package there may be additional costs associated with security, as per our RSA guidelines. menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Responsible Service Of Alcohol Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is committed to patron care. We adhere entirely to the Liquor Act, which reflects our responsible service of alcohol. The act states, "All licensees, nominees and staff of licensed premises have a responsibility to ensure that the liquor is sold and supplied to patrons in a responsible manner”. It is also an offence to supply and allow liquor to be sold to or consumed by a person under the age of 18 years or unduly intoxicated. Public Holidays A 15% surcharge will apply for all NSW Public Holidays. GST All prices include GST and are subject to change due to government legislation. Minimum Numbers A surcharge will apply should minimum numbers not be met for any particular menu. Special Dietary Requirements Our team of qualified chefs takes great care in preparing menu items; however, some food products may contain allergens to which individual guests may be allergic. Your Rydges Meetings Planner will be available before your event to discuss any special dietary requirements with you. Food Safety The team at RydgesResort Hunter Valley take great pride in holding a HACCP. (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Food Safety System Certification. This ensures that we consistently deliver a high-quality product whilst complying with the international codex principles of HACCP.
Event Service Surcharge Minimum catering numbers for any private dinner events/functions are 30 guests. Cash bars are only available on request at the time of booking and are subject to the Resort Management Team’s discretion. A minimum beverage spend will be advised, should this not be achieved, and the difference will be charged as a surcharge. Events that are catered for or continue after midnight attract a $1500.00 minimum surcharge. All prices are correct at the time/date of publication; however, RydgesResort Hunter Valley reserves the right to change prices and content without notice due to market conditions. All food and beverage consumed in meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, public and function areas must only be what the Resort has provided. Security The Resort upholds the principles of Responsible Service of Alcohol. In accordance with the liquor license applicable to these premises, the Resort reserves the right to refuse service to persons suspected of being under the age of eighteen (18) years and to any person who shows signs of intoxication. The Resort also reserves the right to remove the offending guest/s from the premises or to close the bar entirely. In these circumstances, the Event Manager will be notified and will be invited to assist in the removal of any offending guests. Important note: Functions with delegates on a beverage package of more than 2 hours require the following Crowd Controllers at the organiser’sexpense (prices available from your Rydges Meeting Planner). Please note this will also apply to late-night bar requests. 100 - 200 attendees, 1 crowd controller | 201 - 300 attendees, 2 crowd controllers 301 -400 attendees, 3 crowd controllers | 401 - 500 attendees, 4 crowd controllers 501 - 600 attendees, 5 crowd controllers | 601 -700 attendees, 6 crowd controllers We thank you in advance for your support throughout your event.
menu subject to change | dietary options available, please ask our team
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RYDGES RESORT HUNTER VALLEY 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale NSW 2325
ENQUIRIES + 61 2 4991 0000 rydges.com/huntervalley