80% of our produce is sourced locally withinNew South Wales
We believe in the importance of offering unused food items to local charity organisations
We offer local wines, including a Semillon sourced from the Three Ponds Vineyard in Broke, within the
near by Hunter Valley Region.
With clean air, natural pastures & an abundance of pristine water we believe Merriwa in the Upper
Hunter Valley is the perfect environment for raising quality beef & lamb
From gala events to conferences, weddings and everything in between, here at Harvest & Soul we have your next function covered.
At Harvest & Soul we enjoy working closely with our clients to deliver a highly personalised and immersive event experience.
Fresh, seasonal and locally sourced our menus are created using the highest quality ingredients available.
We believe healthy, nutritious food is at the heart of every successful event and the key to Life!
Our commitment to sourcing local produce is to ensure we continue to create a sustainable future for our next generation.
Come and experience your next event with us.
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Three Course Christmas Banquet $132.00 per person Inclusions:• Christmas themed Entrée, Main & Dessert • Five-hour silver beverage package • Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The
Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Christmas Buffet Package $104.00 per person Inclusions:• Antipasti Selection• The Main Course• Dessert Buffet• Four-hour silver beverage package • Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The
Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Christmas Share Plates $125.00 per personInclusions:• Antipasti platters served on arrival• Christmas Feast of main meal sharing plates• Assorted petit fours of cakes, tarts & slices• Five-hour silver beverage package • Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The
Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Christmas Two-hour Canape Package $85.00 per personInclusions:• Six Harvest Gold canapés• One Mini Meal• Chef selection of assorted Christmas themed petit sweets• Four-hour silver beverage package • Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The
Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Fresh seafood upgrades are available for all Christmas packages
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To StartA basket of locally baked fresh sourdough rolls served to your table
EntréePlease select one dish • Grilled jumbo prawns with Hunter Valley champagne buerre blanc & salsa
verde(gf)• Twice cooked pork belly with brandy apple puree, melon caviar & balsamic
reduction (gf, df)• Potted confit duck with rosemary, star anise & crisp melba toast(gf)• Spiced sweet potato wedges with chickpeas and a tahini and lime dressing (gf,
df, vegan)
MainsPlease select two dishes • Roasted turkey Ballotine with Chestnut stuffing, sweet potato mash, asparagus,
prosciutto & cranberry compote (gf)• Honey marinated smoked pork fillet with roasted chat potatoes buttered peas
roasted Dutch carrots & a spiced orange jus (gf)• Mustard crusted Manning Valley beef sirloin served with roasted vegetables,
steamed asparagus & a rich homestyle pan gravy• Root vegetable strudel with bush tomato compote & a kale pomegranate &
walnut salad (vegan)
DessertPlease select one dish • Plum pudding with brandy custard, vanilla bean ice cream & strawberry mint
salad• Hunter Valley botrytis trifle with poached peaches, almond sponge Chantilly
cream (gf)• Individual pavlova with passionfruit glaze mixed wild berries & vanilla bean
cream(gf) • Chocolate nougat semi-freddo with raspberries & meringue shards
To Finish Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Terms & ConditionsMinimum 30 guests Sunday surcharges apply
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To Start
Christmas themed Antipasti platters of delicious cheeses, grilled vegetables & premium meats carefully selected by our executive chef
The Main Course
Hot buffet of: • Freshly baked sourdough rolls • Roasted striploin of Manning Valley beef• Roasted Christmas turkey with cranberry chutney• Honey & orange glazed ham • Homestyle gravy • Baked pumpkin & root vegetables• Glazed carrots• Buttered peas • Chefs’ selection of gourmet salads
Christmas Themed Dessert Buffet
Chefs’ selection of cakes & slices served with fresh fruits & whipped Chantilly cream
To Finish Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Add Fresh Seafood Selection $40.00 per person Fresh king prawns, Port Stephens oysters, natural mussels served with tomato & caper salsa & baked Tasmanian ocean trout served with a dill & tomato beurre blanc
Terms & ConditionsMinimum 30 guests Sunday surcharges apply
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To StartA basket of locally baked fresh sourdough rolls served to your table
Christmas Feast Share Plates
Served to the centre of guest tables• Freshly baked artisan bread rolls• Mustard rubbed roast Manning Valley beef sirloin,• Orange & honey glazed ham, • Roast turkey breast with cranberry chutney, • Homestyle baked potatoes & pumpkin with roasted cocktail onions• Buttered beans & carrots • Matching condiments & chutneys • Jugs of homestyle pan gravy
Petit Four Platters
• Chef Selection of assorted mini cakes, tarts & slices
To Finish Freshly brewed Newcastle Sprocket Roasters coffee & specialty ‘The Organic Tea Project’ tea, served buffet style at the end of your event with Christmas chocolates
Add Prawns $15.00 per person Fresh Prawns served with cocktail sauce & lemon wedges
Upgrade to a Dessert Grazing Table add $17.00 per person Decadent spread of sweets including chocolates, cakes, fresh fruits, confectionary & marshmallows with dipping chocolate. Then decorated with flowers & a variety of nuts, dried fruit & pretzels
Terms & ConditionsMinimum 40 guests Sunday surcharges apply
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Harvest Gold Canapes Hot items• Variety of mini gourmet pies• Oven baked spanakopita with a cucumber riata (veg)• Corn & tofu gyoza with a sesame & chilli citrus ponzu (vegan) - handmade by Nagisa • Pork & cabbage dumplings with a citrus & soy dipper (dairy free) - handmade by Nagisa • Peking Duck Spring rolls with plum dipping sauce (dairy free) • Vegan kakiage (Japanese fritters) with a daikon dipping sauce (vegan) Cold items• Caramelized onion & Hunter Belle Blue Moon cheese tartlette (veg)• Mini vegetable frittata with tomato jam & baby herbs (veg) • Tomato & basil mini bruschetta with black olive crumble (veg, gluten free upon request)• Prawn mini bruschetta with rocket & preserved lime aioli (gluten free upon request)• Smoked salmon, avocado & dill cream cheese pinwheels, served on a cucumber discs
(gluten free)
Harvest Platinum Canapes Add $2.00 per itemHot items• Chilli bean nacho tarts with guacamole & salsa (veg)• Yakitori chicken kebabs • Wild mushroom & Binnorie goats cheese tartlet (veg) • Twice slow cooked pork belly spoons in ginger & sweet soy (dairy free) • Handmade chicken & prawn spring rolls with nam jim dipper (dairy free)Cold items• Selection of handmade nigiri sushi with soy, wasabi & pickled ginger • Smoked chicken & avocado tartlet with chiffonade kale (Gluten free available on request)• Port Stephens oysters with salsa verde & angel hair chilli (gluten free, dairy free)• Tuna tataki spoons with fine Spanish onion, citrus sesame dressing & crisp fried garlic
(gluten free)
Mini Meals• Rueben sliders on dark rye with pulled corned Manning Valley brisket, swiss cheese,
sauerkraut, sliced pickles & piquant sauce. (Gluten free available when requested prior to event date – surcharges apply)
• Mini Hunter Valley beef cheeseburgers with shoestring fries • Butter chicken curry boats on jasmine rice with green mango chutney• Braised peppered Manning Valley beef boats with garlic roasted chats (gluten free & dairy
free)• Chilli bean tofu with steamed jasmine rice (vegan, gluten free)
Dessert CanapesChef selection of Christmas themed petit sweets
Terms & ConditionsMinimum 30 guests Sunday surcharges apply
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Bottle GlassSparkling wine:The Duchess Non-Vintage Cuvee, Hunter Valley, NSW $32.00 $8.50
White wine:Monkey Place Creek Chardonnay, Hunter Valley, NSW $30.00 $8.50Scarborough Off Shoot Verdelho, Hunter Valley, NSW $38.00 $10.00Three Ponds Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSW $45.00
Red wine:Monkey Place Creek Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW $30.00 $8.50 Scarborough Off Shoot Pinot Noir Rose, Hunter Valley, NSW $38.00 $10.00Seppelt The Drives Pinot Noir VIC $38.00 $10.00Lock & Key Pinot Noir, Hunter Valley $42.00
Beer & Cider:James Boags Premium Light(2.5%) $7.00Iron Jack Crisp Lager (3.5%) $7.00 Hahn Super Dry (Low Carb Premium Lager) $7.50Furphy ( Refreshing Ale) $7.50James Boags Wild Rivers $8.505 Seeds Crisp Apple Cider $8.50Tooheys Old (Dark Ale) $7.00
Crafted @ Murrays Brewery Port Stephens:Angry Man (American Ale) $9.00Murrays 262 (Blonde Ale) $9.00
Non-alcoholic Beverage: Fruit juice varieties $4.50Assorted soft drinks $4.50Bottled Water (600ml) $4.00
Spirits:Basic Spirits $8.50
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Silver Beverage Package
Sparkling wine:The Duchess Non-Vintage Cuvee, Hunter Valley, NSWWhite wine:Monkey Place Creek Chardonnay, Hunter Valley, NSW Red wine:Monkey Place Creek Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSWBeer & Cider:James Boags Premium Light (2.5%)Furphy (Refreshing Ale) 5 Seeds Crisp Apple Cider Non-alcoholic:Soft Drink & Juice Varieties
Gold Beverage Package
Sparkling wine:The Duchess Non-Vintage Cuvee, Hunter Valley, NSWWhite wine:Scarborough Off Shoot Verdelho, Hunter Valley, NSWThree Ponds Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSWRed wine:Seppelt The Drives Pinot Noir, VICScarborough Off Shoot Pinot Noir Rose, Hunter Valley NSW Beer & Cider:James Boags Premium Light (2.5%)Furphy (Refreshing Ale) Angry Man (American Pale ale) 5 Seeds crisp Apple CiderNon-alcoholic:Soft Drink & Juice Varieties
Terms & Conditions Beverage packages cater to a minimum 30 guestsThe same beverage package must be purchased for all guests
Silver Beverage Package
4 hours - $40.00 per person
5 hours - $50.00 per person
Gold Beverage Package
4 hours - $58.00 per person
5 hours - $65.00 per person
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Cash Purchases of Beverages & Beverage on Consumption
Guests may purchase their own beverages during the course of your event or beverages can be charged on a consumption basis. This method of beverage service is also known as a bar tab.
Select your BeveragesSelect two (2) wines and three (3) beverages from our cider, full strength& mid strength beer selection. Please note a sparkling wine & light beer will always be served alongside your beverage selection. Please see beverage list above.
Minimum SpendPlease see minimum spend pricing structure below, this is applicable to beverages services on a cash or consumption basis. However, if this structure does not suit the needs of your event please contact our friendly event coordinators to discuss alternate options.
Terms & Conditions (see extended terms attached)Beverage cater to a minimum 30 guestsMinimum spend pricing tiers are applicable based on the length the bar is open & service style
Bar staff only
2 hours - $700 minimum spend
3 hours - $850 minimum spend
4 hours - $950 minimum spend
5 hours - $1050 minimum spend
Table service of beverages
2 hours - $1400 minimum spend
3 hours - $2000 minimum spend
4 hours - $2600 minimum spend
5 hours - $3200 minimum spend
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We are committed to delivering a safe and successful function. We have legal obligations relating to alcohol which we must abide by and conditions stipulated on our liquor licence. In addition, we will manage the function using the measures outlined below to reduce any risk and harm to guests, staff and the community. Whilst it is our responsibility to manage the service of alcohol, we require that you nominate a 'go to' person at the function (must be over 18), who we can call upon to assist with any issues which may arise during the function. All our staff are trained in the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). The bar closes 15 minutes before the end of event and alcohol will not be supplied after this time. All drinks must be consumed within 30 minutes after closing.
ALCOHOL/ BEVERAGESThe hirer must ensure that patrons/ guests do not bring their own alcohol into the specified event venue whilst the venue is under a Harvest & Soul -Catering & Events liquor license. Alcohol is only permitted to be purchased through Harvest & Soul - Catering & Events during your event. Alcohol will only be served to people over the age of eighteen (18), in accordance to all State and Federal laws concerning the supply of alcohol.A minimum of eighteen (18) days’ notice must be provided if liquor is to be served at your event to ensure all liquor event notifications can be provided to Licensing NSW within the required time period Alcohol:
Will only be served in standard drink sizesWill not be served unless non-alcoholic and low alcoholic beverages are availableWill only be served and consumed in the designated function areaIs not permitted in the venue's toiletsService will not extend past an 6hr durationSubstantial amount of food must be purchased when beverages are requested for an extended amount of time. Staff will provide recommendations upon booking. We will: Ask for acceptable forms of identification as proof of age, this includes passport, driver's license & over 18 ID card Not serve alcohol to minors (persons under 18 years of age)Not serve alcohol to intoxicated guestsStop serving alcohol if guests show signs of intoxication (before the situation gets out of hand)Restrict the number of beverages served to guests each time they approach the bar Not serve alcohol to drunk or disorderly guests and, as required by law, they will be asked to leave the venueAsk each guest prior to re-filling their glass with alcoholAdhere to the trading hours listed on our liquor licenseCollect unattended drinks and empty glasses regularlyMinors must be accompanied by a parent/responsible person at all times. If minors are found consuming alcohol the parents/responsible person will be contacted to manage the situation. Food will be available during the entire time or at regular intervals when alcohol is being served.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in advance.