CATERING KIT
INTRODUCTION Welcome to Rydges Newcastle. We know that the way to anyone's heart is through their stomach-so rest assured we have you covered. We have a range of delicious menus to get you through your next conference or to highlight that special event or celebration. Our Executive Chef, John, prides himself on good wholesome food with a nod to local produce and suppliers. From conference day packages, to detailed sporting team menus, to elegant three course meal dinners there is a carefully prepared menu for all occasions. We look forward to welcoming you.
In seafood dishes, the origin is labelled as: [A] = Australian | [I] = Imported | [M] = Mixed Origin Please note, all menus are subject to change.
DAY DELEGATE PACKAGES Half Day Plenary room hire from 8.00am-12.00pm or 1.00pm-5.00pm daily Welcome tea and coffee on arrival Tea break, freshly brewed coffee and a light snack Lunch from Day Delegate Package menus Full Day Plenary room hire from 8.00am - 5.00pm daily Morning tea break, freshly brewed coffee and a light snack Lunch from Day Delegate Package menus Afternoon tea break, freshly brewed coffee and a light snack Inclusions for all Day Delegate Packages Welcome tea and coffee on arrival Projection screen, flipchart and whiteboard Private event Wi-Fi
$66PP
$79PP
Half Day Package
Full Day Package
DAY DELEGATE MENUS MONDAY
TUESDAY
Morning Tea
Morning Tea
Berry muffins
Granola bar slice
Vegetable frittata
Mixed Danish pastries
Seasonal fruit platter with sliced melon and berries
Seasonal fruit platter with sliced melon and berries
Lunch
Lunch
Gourmet bread rolls
Naan bread Pumpkin, chickpea and freekah salad
Garden salad tomato, cucumber ribbons, carrot, Spanish onion
Kachumber salad
Creamy potato salad with bacon and shallots
Chicken tikka masala and condiments
Grilled orange roughy fillets with lemon herbs and capers [A]
Slow cooked cardamom lamb with cucumber raita
Grilled Portuguese-style chicken thighs
Pilaff rice
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit platter
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit platter
Mini dessert and sweets platter
Apple and date slice
Afternoon Tea Fresh baked custard
Afternoon Tea
Portuguese tarts
Assorted friands
Whole fruit bowl
Whole fruit bowl
DAY DELEGATE MENUS WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Morning Tea
Morning Tea
Fresh baked scones with strawberry jam and vanilla cream
Smoked ham and Swiss cheese croissants
Seasonal fruit platter with sliced melon and berries
Seasonal fruit platter with sliced melon and berries
Lunch
Lunch
Gourmet bread rolls
Pita breads
Traditional Greek salad
Fatoush salad with hummus and labna
Pesto rigatoni salad with Mediterranean vegetables
Israeli couscous, roast vegetable and date salad
Grilled salmon with lemon capers and fennel [A]
Slow cooked lamb with sumac yoghurt
Chicken and chorizo paella
Chicken shwarma-bbq chicken thigh
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit platter
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit platter
Section of mini desserts and macarons
Housemade baklava
Afternoon Tea Cheese and lavosh crackers, fresh and dried fruit platter Whole fruit bowl
Afternoon Tea Mezze platter-Olives, vegetable sticks, hummus and dolmades Whole fruit bowl
DAY DELEGATE MENUS FRIDAY Morning Tea Granola, berries and yoghurt cups Seasonal fruit platter of sliced melon and Berries Lunch Steamed baobuns Vietnamese slaw with Nuoccham dressing and crunchy noodles Stir fry of seasonal vegetables and steamed brown rice Thai chicken curry and rice Korean Bulgolgi beef and kimchi Fresh sliced seasonal fruit platter Mini desserts and cakes Afternoon Tea Egg custard tarts Whole fruit bowl
REFRESHMENT BREAKS Morning/Afternoon Tea | $14 pp Chef’s selection of sweet or savoury items Whole fruit bowl Freshly brewed coffee and selection of teas
Refreshment Upgrades Continuous tea and coffee
$8.00 per person
Soft drinks
$4.50 per person
Bottled water
$4.00 per person
Fresh juice shots
$5.00 per person
Fresh smoothie shots
$7.00 per person
Sliced fruit plate
$5.00 per person
Cheese board
$7.00 per person
House beer, wine or sparkling
$8.00 per person per glass
Barista Coffee Cart
On Request
FROM $14PP
BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST PACKAGES Breakfast On The Go | $26 pp Granola, berries and yoghurt cups Ham & cheese croissants Seasonal fruit platter Orange, apple & pineapple juice Freshly brewed tea and coffee
FROM $27PP Hot Plated Breakfast | $39 pp Minimum 20 guests Scrambled eggs Rasher bacon Beef chipolatas Sauteed mushrooms and spinach Hash browns Vegetarian option on request
Continental Breakfast | $29 pp Granola, berries and yoghurt cups Ham & cheese croissants Cold meats and cheese Mixed pastries, muffins and breads Condiments & preserves Seasonal fruit platter Orange, apple & pineapple juice Freshly brewed tea and coffee
Additional Inclusions Seasonal fruit platter Orange, apple & pineapple juice Freshly brewed tea and coffee
LUNCH & DINNER
SET MENUS
$71PP
$87PP
2 COURSES
3 COURSES
Entrée
Main
Dessert
Wild fennel and yuzu cured salmon, pickled fennel, orange and caper chive crème fraiche
Potato and semolina gnocchi with rich tomato sugo, herb ricotta, pecorino and local greens
Brown butter and popcorn parfait, candied popcorn, hazelnut praline and muscat caramel
Togarashi tempura king prawns, black garlic mayonnaise, wakame slaw [M]
Chicken ricotta and pistachio roulade with creamed pumpkin, seasonal greens and salsa verde
Smashed meringue with yuzu curd, caramelized pineapple and coconut gelato
Confit pork belly with macadamia nut cream, five spiced apples, xo and puffed grains
Sous vide lamb rump, smoked carrot hummus, salt baked beets, labna and dukkah
Belgian chocolate cremeux with raspberry, brownie crumbs and brulée cream
Ricotta ravioli, pumpkin cream, sage butter and pecorino
Seared Daintree barramundi with seasonal vegetable nage, pea puree and chive hollandaise [A]
Steamed fig and date pudding with whiskey butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean gelato
Seared beef tataki with ponzu dressing and pickled vegetables
Flame grilled Riverina rump steak with duck fat thyme potato pave, heirloom carrots and jus
Soft centered chocolate pudding with seasonal berries vanilla bean gelato
Smoked duck with parsnip cream cherry tonkatsu dressing
Slow angus beef brisket, miso carrot puree, black garlic mayonnaise, puffed grains and kimchi
Roasted beetroot and carrot hummus, with dukkah
Tandoori cauliflower with coconut pumpkin puree, almonds and broccollini
Individual or shared Hunter Valley cheese plate with fruit, nuts, quince paste and house made lavosh crackers
Cauliflower pakora with mango chutney
Roasted pumpkin with romesco sauce and kale
Seasonal roasted vegetable stack with vegan cheese
Stuffed baby peppers with quinoa brown rice and salsa verde
BBQ BUFFET
$75PP MINIMUM 20 GUESTS
Cold Selection Selection of artisan breads Chefs garden salad, Greek salad and house made coleslaw Selection of condiments
Hot Selection Thick gourmet beef sausages Char grilled min steaks Grilled lemon and herb chicken thighs Baked chat potatoes with parsley butter Seasonal vegetables with olive oil and sea salt
Sweet Selection Freshly sliced melon, seasonal fruit and berries Mini desserts and cakes
CANAPÉS & PLATTERS
CANAPÉS
FROM $30PP MINIMUM 20 GUESTS
Classic Selection
Executive Selection
Premier Selection
$30.00 per person
$40.00 per person
$50.00 per person
Your choice of 2 hot and 2 cold canapés (1 hour service)
Your choice of 3 hot and 3 cold canapés (1.5 hour service)
Your choice of 4 hot and 4 cold canapés (2 hour service)
Hot Selection
Cold Selection
Tuna tataki on tapioca and squid ink puffed cracker [A]
House made sushi nori rolls -katsu chicken-smoked salmon-vegetarian
Pulled beef brisket sliders with kimchi slaw
Whipped goats cheese and caramelised onion tartlets
Tempura king prawns with kewpie mayonnaise and furikake [M]
Salmon gravlax crème fraiche and caper blinis
Pork belly bites crunchy Vietnamese slaw and nuoccham dressing
King fish ceviché with chipotle mayonnaise on tortilla crisp bread [A]
Slow cooked lamb pita with hummus lemon and sumac yoghurt
Smoked chicken and curry mayonnaise on pappadum crisps
Spiced roast pumpkin with coriander labna on pappadum
King prawn salsa with lime mayonnaise on brioche croute
Cauliflower pakora with mango chutney and yoghurt
Semi dried tomato bruschetta with Binnorie Persian feta
Jalepeño poppers with smoked cheddar and bacon
Chef’s selection of rice paper rolls with dipping sauce
Korean style chicken wings
Tahini beetroot and quinoa bites
Lamb kofta with hummus Snapper and prawn cakes with harissa [A] Tempura vegetables with dipping sauce Sweet potato with hummus and baba ghanoush
CANAPÉ ADD-ONS Canapé Upgrades | Add $10.00 per person House made sushi nori rolls -katsu chicken-smoked salmon-vegetarian Sydney Rock Oysters with wakami and ponzu dressing [A] Fresh king prawns with ponzuand cocktail sauce [A]
Substantial Selection | Add $12.00 per piece Fish and chips boxes with tatare [A] Beef slider, American cheese and caramelised onion Gnocchi with tomato sugo and herbed ricotta Halloumi slider with baby spinach and relish
Sweet Selection | Add $10.00 per piece Chefs selection of macarons Mini lemon curd and meringue tarts Mini ice-creams/gelato tubs Chocolate profiteroles filled with crème patisserie
PLATTERS
FROM $90PP
We recommend 1 platter per 10 people.
Australian Cheese Platter | $140.00 per platter
Crudités and Dip Platter | $90.00 per platter
Selection of three Australian cheeses
Selection of dips
Served with quince paste, crackers, nuts and dried fruit
Served with seasonal vegetables sticks and crackers
Antipasto Platter | $120.00 per platter
Sandwich and Wrap Platter | $110.00 per platter
Selection of cured meats, olives, grilled vegetables
Selection of gourmet sandwiches and wraps
Served with pickles and assorted bread
Vegetarian and gluten free options available
Petite Party Platter | $100.00 per platter Gourmet mini pies and sausage rolls,
Sweet Tooth Platter | $120.00 per platter Chefs selection of mini cakes, desserts and macarons
quiche Lorraine and spinach and fetta filo's Fruit Platter | $110 per platter Mezze Platter | $100.00 per platter Flat bread, house made selection of dips, olives, dolmades, shawarma skewers
Freshly sliced seasonal fruit
BEVERAGES
BEVERAGES
FROM $30PP
Standard Package
Premium Package
$30 pp | 1 hr
$39 pp | 1 hr
$37 pp | 2 hrs
$49 pp | 2 hrs
$42 pp | 3 hrs
$57 pp | 3 hrs
$47 pp | 4 hrs
$69 pp | 4 hrs
Beer & Cider
Sparkling
Beer & Cider
Sparkling
Sydney Brewery Lager
Zilzie Sparkling
Sydney Brewery Lager
Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco
Sydney Brewery Pale Ale
The Lane Lois Blanc de Blanc Sparkling
Sydney Brewery Pale Ale Sydney Cider The Original
White Wine
Sydney Cider The Original
White Wine
Sydney Brewery Mid Strength
Zilzie ‘BTW’ Chardonnay
Sydney Brewery Mid Strength
Cascade Premium Light
or
Sydney Brewery Pilsener
Dalfarras Rosato Rose
Zilzie ‘BTW’ Sauvignon Blanc
Asahi
Yealands Petal & Stem Sauvignon Blanc
Cascade Premium Light
Laneway Chardonnay
Zilzie ‘BTW’ Cabernet Merlot
Non-alcoholic
Red Wine
or
A selection of soft drinks
Rymill The Yearling Cabernet Sauvignon
Zilzie ‘BTW’ Shiraz
and juices
Woodstock Deep Sands Shiraz
Non-alcoholic A selection of soft drinks and juices
Red Wine
RYDGES NEWCASTLE Wharf Road & Merewether Street, Newcastle 2300 NSW ENQUIRIES + 61 2 4907 5000 rydges.com/newcastle