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.

Mains

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.

PRICE,
per person


  • 2 course menu           $47.99 + GST

  • 3 course menu           $57.99 + GST

  • SALAD, add          $8 + GST

  • FROMAGE, add        $14 + GST