Sitdown Menu for Parties or Events
Sitdown Menu for Parties or Events
Why Sit-Down Dinners Will Always Be a Favourite one
Nothing says, “timeless tradition” like a sit-down meal for a wedding food catering in Melbourne. This choice still reigns as one of the most time-honoured traditions for event planning and hosting. From understated and elegant to extraordinary and extravagant, here are some things we love about sit-down meals — and how we here at Big Flavours Catering can help you create the dinner of your dreams!
Why We Love “Real Meal” Events
Although many trends — from rental food trucks to make-your-own snack bars — are making waves in the world of event planning, there’s still nothing like a traditional, plated meal. Here are a few reasons we love the old-fashioned approach:
- Luxury — Guests will feel like royalty as beautiful, complete dishes are presented to them.
- More time on your hands — Guests will have more time to talk and enjoy festivities or networking as food is served in one go. No lines to stand in means more time to work or party!
- Celebratory feel — If you’re looking for that “Real wedding feeling” or a “formal dinner with colleagues”, nothing takes you there like a gorgeous plate of food in an aptly decorated space.
What to Watch for When Planning your Formal Dinner
There can, of course, be drawbacks to any type of meal service. When planning a sit-down dinner wedding reception or a sit-down lunch to celebrate a company event, you’ll need to factor is a few potential problems. Luckily, we have ready-made solutions for you!
1. You need to hire more staff for plating and passing out dishes to your guests. You can avoid these costs by asking family members or colleagues to assist us in setting up and distributing plates, or have a grab-and-go station where plated dishes are passed out to guests as they take their seats.
2. Pre-selected meals mean some guests won’t like what they get. While it may be impossible to please every guest, Our delicious sit-down menu makes it easier than ever. Choose alternate drop options wherein you can choose two dishes which are served alternately to each guest. You can even customise your own menu to include allowances for dietary restrictions or cultural observances. Still worried that someone won’t like the food? Consider ordering a small supplement of basic soups, salads and breads for picky guests to nosh on while dinner is served.
Need more information on pulling off the perfect plated meal service? Contact us for more tips, tricks and to learn how we can give you and your guests the customised lunch, dinner or barbecue delights catering!
SITDOWN MENU
We will create a unique dining experience for you and your loved ones. We are a local produce first company and believe in using the best & freshest local produce to create our food. Our talented chefs have worked in some of the best fine dining establishments in Melbourne & we make each of the items on the menu with great passion in our kitchen.
Entrée
- Risotto Verde, King prawn, fennel, bottarga G/F
- Cheese Soufflé, Champagne rhubarb, Beetroot, Macadamia V
- Cured Ocean Trout, Avocado, Smoked Eggplant, Buttermilk G/F
- Paroo Kangaroo Tartare, quail egg, truffle cream, roe
- Duck Rillette, beetroot, apple, Cornichons, salted butter croutons
Mains
- Grilled Lamb rump, creamed spinach, glazed eggplant, black garlic
- Roasted southern grain porterhouse, shitake ketchup, pomme anna, jus G/F
- Goulbourn Pork belly, witlof, white onion, apple cider G/F
- Charred salmon, pearl barley, mussels, roe emulsion
- Aylesbury duck leg, charred onion, orange, broad bean, sauce soubise G/F
- Butter poached chicken breast, black rice, forest mushroom, Consommé́ G/F
- Herb gnocchi, caramelised cauliflower, walnut pesto, parmesan crisp V
- Smoked cauliflower, golden raisins, spiced macadamia, preserved lemon Vegan
Desserts
- Eton mess- lemon curd, coulis, biscuit soil, crème Chantilly, berries
- Chocolate Marquise, cocoa soil, caramel popcorn, chocolate paper
- Burnt meringue, pistachio cream, compressed fruits, honeycomb G/F
- Coconut Panacotta, parfait, mango, white chocolate, mint G/F
- Raspberry cheesecake, meringue, sable, sorrel
salads
- Iceberg, roquette, edamame beans, cherry tomatoes, herbs, miso D/F
- Garden salad, chives, French vinaigrette G/F, D/F
- Red oak, baby fennel, zucchini ribbons, pecorino cheese, orange vinaigrette G/F
- Charred broccoli, buckwheat, pomegranate, roast pumpkin, parsley, sour cream G/F
- Rainbow quinoa, kale, broccoli, orange, kohlrabi, sherry vinaigrette G/F, D/F
Fromage
Adelaide Hill Triple Brie, Maffra Reg Gum aged Cheddar, Stilton, fresh & dried fruit, quince, toasted walnuts & water crackers.
This menu requires a Chef to prepare your meals to ensure the food is cooked to highest standards you expect from us. Our staff will arrive at your event prior to ensure all preparation is done before your guests arrive.
We can supply professional waitstaff who will look after you & your loved ones making sure everyone is catered for & well pleased
We require kitchen equipment such as an oven, cooktop, microwave, fridge/cool room & cleared bench space for us to be able to cook & serve food on the day. We can organise our own equipment in case the venue doesn’t have the required equipment. At the end of the day before we leave, we will make sure your space is clean & without mess.
- G/F– Gluten Free
- V– Vegetarian
- D/F– Dairy free
PRICE, per person
- 2 course menu $47.99 + GST
- 3 course menu $57.99 + GST
- SALAD, add $8 + GST
- FROMAGE, add $14 + GST
We are able to accommodate dietary requirements on request. *In case of unavailability of a product, we will provide a replacement product of either same or higher quality. If you can’t find what you are looking for please get in touch with us on 03 -99961655 or email us on enquiry@bigflavours.com.au and we can customise the menu for your event to give it your personal touch!
