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AT GRAND MERCURE WELLINGTON
CELEBRATIONSCHRISTMAS
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FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS BY FORAGE
Private celebrations, both large and intimate, are social and memorable occasions and menus at Forage Kitchen + Bar feature the very best festive seasonal and local produce in a stylish setting. For families, friends and colleagues alike, Forage provides timeless dining experiences for festive season celebrations.
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CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH MENU
$120 per personGlass of bubbles on arrival or glass of sparkling grape juice
Artisan bread selection with salted butter medallions and house made dips
SOUP
Tomato and coconut
ANTIPASTO SELECTION
Continental, cured cuts of sliced meats, pâtés & selected condiments
SEAFOOD SELECTION
Poached Akaroa salmon with wasabi aioli and dill cream cheese (gf)Half shell Pacific oysters with Otaki lemons, Lea & Perrin sauce
Peel and eat prawns (gf)Marinated half shell Coromandel mussels (gf)
SALAD SELECTION
Cos lettuce with avocado, tomato, cucumber, snow pea shoots with garlic aioli (v)Tomato and buffalo mozzarella cheese salad, balsamic, cracked black pepper and olive oil
Israeli couscous salad with chopped apricots, peppers and lemon (v)Assorted sushi selection with soy sauce and wasabi
HOT SELECTION
Cauliflower and fennel gratin with mozzarella cheese (v)Agria potato and Kikorangi blue cheese croquettes (v)
Glazed baby carrots with maple and herbs (v)Dukkah dusted roast lamb rump on green pea purée (gf)
CHEF’S CARVING STATION
Manuka honey, citrus and cloves glazed Champagne ham with traditional apple sauceRoast turkey breast with cranberry stuffing
Roast O.P ribs with Yorkshire pudding and gravy
DESSERT SELECTION
Christmas pudding with eggnog custard and whipped vanilla bean creamChef ’s selection of sweet items
Chocolate fountain with cookies, seasonal fruits and marshmallowsKapiti cheese selection with dried fruits, nuts and crackers
Christmas tartlets
V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS
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PRE-CHRISTMAS PLATED MENU
$60 per person Minimum numbers apply
Glass of bubbles on arrival
TO START
Artisan breads with butter medallions
ENTRÉE
Otaki Mushrooms and walnut pansottiwith rich tomato fricassee, shaved parmesan, Kalamata olives, micro watercress
MAIN
Turkey tenderloinswith tasty chestnut stuffing and wrapped in double smoked bacon
on a horseradish and potato purée, baby carrots and a mulled wine jusor
Heretaunga black Angus eye filletCreamed spinach amandine, pommes dauphinoise, shiraz demi glaze
DESSERT
Christmas pudding with brandy spiked eggnog custard, white chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream
orWhite chocolate and raspberry cheese cake with almond praline and caramel ice cream
TO FINISH
Tea infusions and freshly brewed coffeeChristmas mince tartlets
PRE-CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU
$39.95 per person
Artisan bread selection with salted butter
TO START
Tomato and coconut
ANTIPASTO SELECTION
Continental, cured cuts of sliced meats, pâtés and selected condiments
SEAFOOD SELECTION
Poached Akaroa salmon medallions with wasabi aioli and cream cheese (nuts)Shrimps dressed with cocktail sauce (gf)
Marinated NZ green lipped mussels in lemon and lime dressing (gf ,nuts)
SELECTION OF FRESH MARKET SALADS
Carrot and raisin salad with herb mustard dressings (v,gf)Tomato and buffalo mozzarella cheese salad with fresh basil, balsamic glazed
Iceberg lettuce with cocktail tomato, cucumber, green beans and red onion
FROM THE CARVERY
Pineapple and brown sugar glazed Champagne ham with apple relishand dark cranberry jus
HOT SELECTION
Roast turkey breast with cranberry stuffingRoast sirloin of Angus beef and grapes with tarragon sauce (gf, nut)
Steamed Otaki vegetables with Pomace olive oil and toasted nuts (v) (gf)Sautéed gourmet potatoes with onions, garlic and fresh thyme (v) (gf)
DESSERT SELECTION
Christmas pudding with brandy spiked eggnog custard and whipped vanilla bean creamChef ’s selection of sweet items
Fruit cocktail with Maraschino cherries
TO FINISH
Tea infusions and freshly brewed coffee and Christmas tartlets
V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS
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CHRISTMAS CANAPÉ SELECTION
Canapés functions are priced for a one hour duration
Please add $5 per person, per additional hour
Minimum numbers apply
Three Hot / Three Colds $26 per personFour Hot / Four Cold $28 per person
Five Hot / Five Cold $29.50 per person
COLD
Spicy eggplant, mushroom and hummus tart (v) (nut)Mini polenta rounds with roasted tomato and walnut pesto (v) (gf)Cream cheese and grape bites coated in crusted pistachio nuts (v, gf)
Filo basket filled with smoked chicken apricot and capsicum chutney (nut)Wok fried prawns with a chilli mango and coriander salsa (gf)
Assorted sushi selection (gf)
HOT
Mini turkey sliders with brie and cranberry (nut)Champagne ham filled mini vol-au-vent with apricot relish (nut)
Sundried tomato and mozzarella arancini with truffle scented aioli (v)Mini beef mignon topped with béarnaise sauce (nut)
Satay chicken skewers (gf)Smoked salmon filled baby potatoes with chive cream cheese (gf)
V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS
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PRE-CHRISTMAS MENU
$70 per person Minimum numbers apply
TO START
Artisan breads with butter medallions
ENTRÉE
Cream of cauliflower and blue cheese served with focaccia crostini and drizzled with avocado infuse oil (gf) (nut)or
Pan seared scallops served with a caper and Parma ham crumb, fennel and cucumber salad, almond skordallia (gf) or
Venison Carpaccio with beetroot gel, forest mushrooms salad, nut crumble and wasabi aioli (gf)
MAIN
Turkey tenderloinswith tasty chestnut stuffing and wrapped in double smoked bacon
on a horseradish and potato purée, baby carrots and a mulled wine jusor
Heretaunga black Angus eye filletCreamed spinach Amandine, pommes dauphinoise, shiraz demi glaze
DESSERT
Christmas pudding with brandy spiked eggnog custard, white chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream
orWhite chocolate and raspberry cheese cake
with almond praline, caramel ice cream
TO FINISH
Tea infusions and freshly brewed coffeeChristmas mince tarts
V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS
Organise your Christmas event call our team on tel: (04) 385 2119 or email: [email protected]
345 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, New ZealandPhone +64 (04) 385 9829 | Email [email protected]
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