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The Gold Menu

UNSW Cocktail menus

Hot

Balinese chicken satays with peanut sauce

Arancini -fried roast tomato risotto balls with napolitana sauce

Thai fish cakes with homemade sweet chilli sauce

Zucchini fritters with beetroot dip

Moroccan lamb meatballs with coriander yoghurt dipping sauce

Chicken Yakitori skewers marinated in soy and mirin

Spinach and fetta filo triangles

Mushrooms Kilpatrick – baked whole button mushrooms, bacon, Worcestershire

Tempura fish pieces with tomato and caramelised onion dipping sauce

Vegetarian spring rolls with homemade sweet chilli sauce and soy dipping sauce

Chicken, ginger and coriander steamed buns

Mini French toasted ham and cheese finger sandwiches

"Tiny Schnitzels" - platters of veal goujons with lemon wedges

Beef meatballs with spicy Spanish style tomato sauce

Crumbed chicken goujons with lime and coriander yoghurt

Crumbed fish goujons with tartare sauce

Mini lamb Turkish pizza (Pide) with tahini yoghurt dressing

Gourmet mini sausage rolls

Gourmet mini pies with either: Chicken and leek OR Lamb and rosemary

 

Hot or cold

Mini quiche with either: Sweet potato and basil, Smoked salmon and dill,

Smoky bacon, Goats cheese, leek and red capsicum

 

Calzone filled with either: Roasted pumpkin, pine nuts and black olives OR Eggplant, basil and tomato OR Mushroom and herb OR Curried potato and pea

 

Cold

Festive salmon whirl - smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill in crepe

Platter of felafel, vine leaves and babaganoush

Selection of sushi rolls served with ponzu dipping sauce

Party mix of mixed nuts, Japanese crackers, chilli marinated Kalamata olives

Cheese twists - puff pastry batons layered with Gruyere

Grissini bread sticks wrapped with prosciutto

Frittata pieces, either: Onion and mascarpone OR Zucchini and almond

 

Selection of dips with Turkish bread OR vegetable crudités (select 3):

Babaganoush OR Hommos OR Guacamole OR Syrian red pepper, walnut and pomegranate OR Red bean salsa OR Cucumber, yoghurt, mint and green chilli

 

Bruschetta with either: Tomato and basil OR Crushed peas and bacon OR Roasted capsicum, goats cheese and basil OR Mascarpone and prosciutto

 

Selection of gourmet finger sandwiches with either:

Roast chicken with fresh herbs and homemade mayonnaise OR Peppered egg with homemade mayonnaise OR Cucumber, watercress, butter and pepper

 

Mini knot rolls with either: Smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill OR Roast beef with watercress and horseradish OR "Antipasto" - chargrilled red pepper, chargrilled zucchini, pesto and Brie

 

Sweet

Selection of rose water scented Lebanese pastries

Tiny homemade muffins (raspberry, banana and coconut, apple cinnamon) Cake fingers (Chocolate and walnut OR White chocolate and sesame)

The Premium

UNSW Cocktail menus

Menu 1

 

Grilled quail breast with prosciutto and sage

Roasted capsicum, goats cheese and basil bruschetta

Mini crab sandwich with parsley and tarragon

Baby pea and cherry tomato arancini with napolitana sauce

Caramelised coconut king prawn with green chilli, lime and coriander dressing

Ponzu marinated beef Tataki

Salmon tartare tartlet with cucumber and salmon roe

Potato and chive griddle cake with red onion confit and sour cream

Thai chicken and corn cake with homemade sweet chilli sauce

 

Menu 2

 

Peking duck pancake

Butterflied king prawn with lime and chermoula

Tempura of asparagus, zucchini, eggplant, beans and beancurd with ponzu sauce

Ricotta, parsley and bacon dumpling with napolitana sauce

Three mushroom ragout tartlet

Grilled swordfish with salsa verde on mini toast

Vietnamese rice paper roll with iceberg lettuce, bean sprouts, lime, noodles and sesame omelette

Scallop, lemongrass and fresh coconut salad

Mini chicken Tikka skewer with mango chutney

 

Menu 3

 

Salt and chilli squid

Mini lamb burger with tzatziki

Marinated artichoke fried with parmesan, sage and rosemary crust

Thai caramelised pork belly and fresh pineapple

Freshly shucked oyster with lemon and pepper

Mini bocconcini with olive, basil and dried tomato

Tartlet of sugar cured tuna with fresh cucumber pickle and sesame seeds

Pink grapefruit, cashew and toasted coconut salad

BBQ quail breast with lemon, garlic and oregano

Options Extra style for your Cocktail menus

Substantial stand up dishes

These dishes can be served in a noodle box or a small china bowl

 

Corn-fed chicken on a bed of tabouleh with tahini yoghurt
Tagine of felafel, chickpeas, red peppers and green peppers on couscous with mint and basil garnish
Saffron paella with fresh green peas, garnished with prawns, calamari and mussels
Tapas style beef meatballs with spicy tomato sauce and dipping baguette
Chickpea salad with coriander, cherry tomatoes and parsley
Tagine of chicken and preserved lemon on couscous
Wild mushroom risotto scented with truffle oil and served with fresh parmesan
Potato gnocchi with smoked mozzarella and tomato basil sauce
Beef Bourguignon with jasmine rice
Salad of duck confit with cucumber and sesame seeds
Nicoise salad with home cured tuna
Pumpkin Marsala on almond saffron rice with chickpea wafer
Balinese chicken curry with jasmine ric
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Thai beef salad
Vietnamese fried pork with lime and lemon grass and jasmine rice
Spicy Thai salad of chargrilled salmon and green mango
Kway Teow noodles tossed with Chinese sausages and chicken
Kway Teow noodles tossed with Asian greens and tofu
Javanese salad of steamed vegetables, tofu and egg served on steamed rice with a warm, freshly roasted peanut sauce
Lamb Rogan josh on basmati rice with yoghurt and coriander garnish

 

Oyster bar

Freshly shucked oysters with lemon and lime wedges; ginger, soy and shallot sauce; homemade cocktail sauce

 

 

BBQ finger food 

Banana leaf parcels of fish marinated in Balinese spices

Minced prawn and fish cakes flavoured with coriander, coconut, chilli and lemongrass on sugarcane skewers

King prawns with garlic and parsley butter

Seared grain-fed striploin beef with a selection of sauces - ponzu with shallots, Béarnaise, hot spicy BBQ -

served on large platters with pistol skewers

Two bite steak sandwiches with BBQ onions and homemade mayonnaise

Bratwurst in brioche buns

Chicken Tikka skewers with mango chutney

Balinese chicken satays with peanut dipping sauce

Spicy yogurt marinated lamb cutlets

Lamb fillet marinated in oregano, lemon and olive oil, barbequed in vine leaves

Mini corn on the cob with herb butter and cracked pepper

Colourful vegetables on satay sticks with warm, freshly roasted peanut sauce

Corn fritters with chilli relish

There are so many other options: A BBQ on the balcony, a sushi bar or seafood bar…gelato…dessert buffets, the list goes on

 

UNSW Dinner menus
 

Entrée

Please select one dish

 

Mediterranean Mezze plate - Greek salad, felafel and stuffed vine leaves, hommos and Turkish bread

Salad of chickpeas, fried cauliflower and eggplant pickle

Tasmanian ocean trout gravlax with a parsley and coriander vinaigrette

Ravioli of cauliflower, mascarpone and sage with freshly ground pepper

Crumbed Atlantic salmon cakes with dill cream

Salad of potato, preserved tomato, watercress and crisp prosciutto

Wild mushroom risotto with fresh parmesan

Glass noodle salad of chicken and squid with lime and chilli dressing

Flathead mousseline with lemon and champagne sauce

Salad of Tasmanian mussels and calamari tossed with sorrel, tomato and champagne vinegar dressing

Indian spiced potato cakes with fresh basil and tomato chutney

Salad of seared beef served warm with lime, lemongrass and Thai herbs

 

 

 

Main course

Please select one dish

 

Fillet of beef with seeded mustard butter sauce

Fillet of beef with rustic Provencal ratatouille and sautéed eschalot potatoes *

Grilled lamb fillet with Yarra Valley fetta and olives on a bed of rocket

Chilli jam marinated loin of lamb with homemade potato salad *

Pan-fried veal fillets rolled with spinach and pine nuts, served on rocket with lemon juice and parsley

Duck confit with green beans, kipfler potatoes, preserved tomatoes and black olives *

Seared corn-fed chicken breast with braised green lentils and witlof

Roasted corn-fed chicken with bread sauce, roast potatoes and old-fashioned gravy *

Atlantic salmon, spinach and mushrooms baked in puff pastry with beurre blanc

Grilled salmon with red capsicum, sugar snap peas, ponzu and shitake mushrooms

Individual fish and baby vegetable pie

Pan-fried fillet of blue eye cod with salad of chickpeas, parsley, tomato, Spanish onion and lemon juice

 

To accompany the main course

 

Steamed chat potatoes with fresh herbs * unless a starch is otherwise stated in the dish

Steamed vegetables

Green salad

Sour dough bread roll

 

Dessert

Please select one dish

 

French Brie and vintage Australian cheddar plate with dried fruit and water crackers

Layers of puff pastry, caramelised pear and crème chiboust

Fresh fruit trifle of liqueur sponge cake, berries, cream and homemade jelly

Passionfruit tart in sweet almond pastry with strawberry and mint salad

Cinnamon pannacotta with cherry granita

Terrine of Grand Marnier soaked chocolate mud cake and vanilla ice cream with raspberry coulis

Zabaglione with fresh strawberries and balsamic vinegar

Floating island with orange caramel sauce and crème anglaise

Steamed double chocolate pudding with warm chocolate sauce

Rich treacle and pecan tart

Cherry and almond frangipan tart sprinkled with kirsch and fresh mint

Apple and rhubarb crumble, served warm with vanilla bean custard

 

Coffee and selection of tea with biscotti

 

 

Beverages

 

Bennetts Lane NV Brut

Vintage Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage Hills Hunter Valley Merlot

Local beers and light beer

Orange juice, soft drinks and mineral water

 

Package details

 

Package price includes 4.5 hours service, menu and beverages as above, professional waitstaff, crockery, cutlery, glassware and linen

 

UNSW

Premium dinner menus, Winter 2007

 

Entrée

Please select one dish

Braised and fried pork belly with mint, bean sprouts, fried eschalots and lemongrass

Terrine of white rabbit, prunes and bacon with watercress, roasted hazelnuts and sour dough toast

Salad of roasted beetroot, lentil du puy, English spinach and Gorgonzola with caramelised walnuts

Slow roasted tomatoes on puff pastry with eggplant confit and basil garnish

Chargrilled field mushroom on rosemary and sage polenta with herb butter

Marinated artichokes, asparagus and cured tomatoes on balsamic dressed rocket

Potato gnocchi with smoked mozzarella and tomato basil sauce

Atlantic salmon gravlax with seared scallops and saffron potatoes

Baby octopus, baby squid and mussels tossed with rocket, basil and saffron dressing

Tartare of Atlantic salmon on sushi rice with lime zest avocado puree

Roasted scampi on a salad of green papaya, kaffir lime and mint ($13.20pp surcharge)

Tataki of sand whiting with preserved lemon, pickled ginger and Banyuls vinaigrette

Saffron and rosemary-scented risotto with sautéed king prawns

Confit of ocean trout on English spinach with salmon roe, crisped shredded leek and herb oil

Timbale of whiting fillet with oysters poached in chive beurre blanc

Seared tuna carpaccio with Kalamata olives, capers, roasted red capsicum, chilli, parsley and tarragon

 

Main course

Please select one dish

Rosemary rubbed fillet of beef with whole roasted garlic OR salsa verde, and wilted English spinach

Grilled fillet of grain-fed beef with Bordelaise sauce, bone marrow and celeriac puree

Crepinette of oxtail stuffed with parsley and brioche

Roasted loin of lamb with field mushroom Provencal and rosemary jus

Rack of lamb, on the bone, roasted with a garlic, herb and bread crust and sherry vinegar jus

Fillet of veal baked in salt crust with English spinach and veal jus

Roasted saddle and leg of white rabbit with morel mushrooms, peas and confit baby onions

Pot au feu - confit of duck in consommé with braised chicken and veal, and winter vegetables

Grilled duck breast and braised duck leg with orange and star anise sauce

Chicken breast stuffed with tarragon and chestnuts, crushed new potatoes and a salad of olives,

capers and yellow teardrop tomatoes

Gastronomy’s individual schnapper pie

Baked coral trout stuffed with leeks and cepes mushrooms with beurre blanc

Grilled fillet of Atlantic salmon with sorrel cream sauce

Steamed red emperor wrapped in Chinese cabbage with ginger, shitake mushrooms and Sichuan

pepper

Roasted barramundi served with artichoke stuffed with ratatouille and herbs

Braised fillet of blue eye cod with saffron and tomato fumet

Roasted winter vegetable flan with Persian fetta and green olive, basil and tomato

 

Our chef will select accompaniments to best compliment your main course, such as:

Potato and parsnip gratin

Steamed chat potatoes with fresh herbs

Pan-fried turned potatoes

Steamed jasmine rice

Green salad with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and olive oil dressing

Salad of Asian greens with soy, lime and sesame seed oil dressing

Seasonal vegetables

Sour dough bread

 

Cheese and dessert

Please select one dish

 

Selection of premier cheese with glazed fruit, homemade quince paste and lavoshe (platter for each table

or individual plates)

Gorgonzola dolce with poached pear, muscatels and Pane Croccante

Rose water bavarois with walnut wafer and quince compote

Floating island with crème anglaise and chocolate wafers

Nougat semifreddo with coffee gelato and shards of praline

Individual pear tarte tatin, served warm with caramelised pan juices and vanilla bean ice cream

Cinnamon panna cotta with cherry granita

Passionfruit tart with citrus salad

Orange-scented rhubarb crème brulée with almond tuile

Chocolate Marquise with pistachio anglaise and a sugar cloud

 

Coffee and selection of tea with biscotti and Hand-made chocolate truffles

 

Beverages

 Bennetts Lane NV Brut

Vintage Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage Hills Hunter Valley Merlot

Local beers and light beer

Orange juice, soft drinks and mineral water

 

 

Conferences  
 

Scientia Conference menu

Includes morning tea, lunch and either arrival tea and coffee or afternoon tea

If you would like both arrival tea and coffee and afternoon tea served add $5.00 per person + GST

 

On arrival

Coffee and a selection of teas, Biscotti

 

Morning tea

Daily selection of biscuits and slices, such as:

Orange poppy seed, chocolate and walnut fingers, caramel pecan butter biscuits, lemon biscuits

Coffee and a selection of teas, orange juice, mineral water

 

Lunch

Selection of gourmet sandwiches on a variety of breads including multigrain, white, wholemeal, rye, Turkish, bagels, baguettes and wraps such as :

Chicken, fresh herbs, lettuce and mayonnaise OR Smoked salmon with cream cheese and dill OR Char-grilled vegetables with Brie and pesto, OR Rare roast beef, Dijon mustard and watercress OR Double smoked ham with cheddar, Dijon and alfalfa sprouts

 

Premier cheese and crackers

Seasonal fresh fruit platter

 

Coffee and a selection of teas, orange juice, mineral water

 

Afternoon tea

A selection of biscuits and slices, coffee and a selection of teas

 

Premium Conference menu

Includes morning tea, lunch and either arrival tea and coffee or afternoon tea

If you would like both arrival tea and coffee and afternoon tea served add $5.00 per person + GST

 

On arrival

Coffee and a selection of teas, Biscotti

 

Morning tea

Our home made tiny muffins: Raspberry, banana and coconut, blueberry

Or

Dark chocolate fudge cake fingers, mini orange cakes and orange jaffa cakes

Or

Selection of freshly baked mini pastries

 

Coffee and a selection of teas, orange juice, mineral water

 

Lunch

Selection of assorted gourmet rolls and sandwiches, as above

Our own mini quiches in a variety of flavours, such as:

Sweet potato and basil, Smoky bacon, Smoked salmon and dill

 

Roasted red pepper and tomato risotto cake

Mixed leaf salad

 

Premier cheese and crackers

Seasonal fresh fruit platter

 

Coffee and a selection of teas, orange juice, mineral water

 

Afternoon tea

A selection of biscuits and slices, coffee and a selection of teas


 

Corporate Conference menu

Includes morning tea, lunch and either arrival tea and coffee or afternoon tea

If you would like both arrival tea and coffee and afternoon tea served add $6.50 per person + GST

 

On arrival

Selection of freshly baked mini pastries

Such as apple lattices, cherry lattices, custard and sultana scrolls, passionfruit pastry

Or

Homemade mini muesli and fruit muffins

 

Coffee and a selection of teas - Java green, chamomile, peppermint and English breakfast

 

Morning tea

Our pastry chef's selection of sweet bites

Such as hazelnut and jam cookies, apricot kisses, vanilla butter crescents, double chocolate sandwiches, raspberry almond layers

Selection of seasonal whole fresh fruit

 

Orange juice and ruby red grapefruit juice

Coffee and selection of teas

 

Lunch

Please select 1 dish

Char-grilled chicken with lemon and rosemary

Beef Bourguignon with jasmine rice

Osso bucco “classic” with soft polenta

Vietnamese fried pork with lime and lemon grass and jasmine rice

 

Please select 1 dish

Home-made potato gnocchi with napolitana sauce

Tagine of felafel and chick peas with couscous

Eggplant parmigiana

Vegetarian Kway Teow noodles

 

Please select 2 dishes

Mixed leaf salad

Caramelised balsamic onion, baby spinach, sweet potato, pine nuts, olive and fetta salad

Avocado, asparagus, cherry tomato salad with balsamic dressing

Caesar salad with bacon or oven-dried tomatoes

Beetroot and mint salad

 

Selection of gourmet sandwiches

on a variety of breads including multigrain, white, wholemeal, rye, Turkish, bagels, baguettes and wraps

 

Premier cheese and crackers

Pear and frangipan tart

 

Orange juice and mineral water

Coffee and a selection of teas with biscotti

 

Afternoon tea

Mini white chocolate mud lamingtons

Selection of seasonal whole fresh fruit

Coffee and selection of teas

 

 

Active Ate Conference menu

Includes morning tea, lunch and either arrival tea and coffee or afternoon tea

If you would like both arrival tea and coffee and afternoon tea served add $6.50 per person + GST

 

On arrival

 

Homemade mini muesli and fruit muffins

 

Orange juice and ruby red grapefruit juice

Coffee and selection of teas - Java green, chamomile, peppermint and English breakfast

 

 

Morning Recharge

 

Individual snack packs of Australian dried apricots, pears and muscatels with roasted almonds, raw cashews and macadamias

 

Fresh berry frappé

Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries pureed with apple juice and ice

Coffee and selection of teas

 

Lunch

 

Lamb skewers with lemon and oregano

Chicken Lawar (green bean and bean sprout salad with minced spiced chicken, served cold)

Pita bread felafel wrap hot off the grill

 

Avocado, asparagus, cherry tomato salad with balsamic dressing

Pumpkin and sweet potato salad with roasted seeds and nuts

 

Rye and wholegrain breads

 

Premier cheese and crackers

Seasonal sliced fresh fruit platter

 

Orange juice and mineral water

Coffee and selection of teas

 

 

Afternoon rejuvenation

 

Meringue bites in traditional, chocolate and passionfruit

Parmesan shortbread

 

V8 Vegetable Juice and V8 Citrus Splash “poppas”

Coffee and selection of teas

 

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Phone 02 9663 4840      Fax 02 9663 4841  enquiries: catering@gastronomy.com.au
Updated Monday May 05, 2008
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"Voted in the top five caterers in Sydney and Melbourne"
The Financial Review

 

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Award winning caterers,
Boardroom caterer of the year 2003 and 2004, Venue caterer of the year 2003, catering Sydney, boardroom catering, catering parties sydney, catering functions sydney, event catering, wedding catering, conferencing, on site catering, award winning catering. We believe Gastronomy produces the best food in sydney! , We promote Australian Gastronomy and professionalism in all our endeavours.  "Gastronomy Australia" , "Technique Gastronomy" , and "Gastronomy, the art and science of food" are all registered by Gastronomy Australia Pty Ltd ABN 70 085 262 737. Good eating!

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a world where many companies try to be every thing to every person, Gastronomy has a singular and passionate dedication: the best possible food and service.

Gastronomy’s vision is one of quality and creativity.

Small formal gatherings to the largest of events receive care and attention and showcase our philosophy of consistent high standards. The skills of our trained and motivated staff are focused on quality and service. We tailor our wine selections, menus and service to our clients and their guests. Your imagination and expectations are the fuel to our creative fire.

Our services.....

As a Gold Licensed Caterer and holder of a caterers liquor license, Gastronomy can provide the best food, wine and service that Sydney has to offer.

Whether its lunch with the CEO, your dinner for 200, or 2000 people for your sydney conference, we provide well trained and friendly waitstaff, a variety of stunning venues within Sydney and beyond, and menus to suit your theme and budget. Theming, flowers, entertainers and event management, we can help recommend some of the most stylish professionals in town.

Wedding catering, Boardroom catering, Conferences, Fabulous Events

We deliver......

'Thank you so much for a fabulous evening. We all really appreciated the extra special care and attention you gave us.'
Saskia Havekes - Grandiflora

'On behalf of the foundation, please accept our sincere thanks and congratulations on a job well done'
Peter Hilland and Aimee Mason - Sydney Childrens Hospital Foundation

'Thank you for a professional job under some unforeseeably difficult conditions. The team managed to prepare and deliver a delicious dinner, despite the hurdles which arose on the day. Overall the evening was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.'
Chris Sharp - SBS Corporation, Australia's Multicultural Broadcaster

Since the day gastronomy opened I have been a client, and 7 years later the quality, the service and the staff still get it right every time.
Margaret Brewer - Eli Lilly

"The best food I have had on the campus since 1952"
Emeritus Professor, UNSW