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MONARTO CATERING FUNCTIONS
Located 60 minutes (70 kilometres) from Adelaide, Monarto Zoo is one of the largest open-range zoos in the world spanning more than 1,000 hectares, home to more than 500 animals roaming as far as the eye can see. A philosophy of excellence underpins everything we do. This means our approach to every event, whether it’s for twenty people or 500 people, is firmly focused on ensuring every aspect is held to the highest standards. From the early concept stages and planning right through to seamless execution on the day, no detail is too small to consider.
Hosting your event at Monarto Zoo means you will be offered a restaurant style food and wine experience, featuring seasonal cuisine from South Australia’s leading producers, in a natural safari-style setting. We would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about hosting your next function with us. Contact us today and we’ll help you deliver a truly outstanding event experience for you and your guests.
P: 0439998733E: [email protected]
WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO HOST A CONFERENCE, A WEDDING CELEBRATION OR AN INTIMATE PRIVATE PARTY, WE WILL HELP CREATE A TRULY MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR GUESTS.
MONARTO HOSPITALITY
ZOO ENTRY AND ROOM HIRE CHARGES WILL APPLY FOR ALL FUNCTIONS HELD AT MONARTO ZOO. SECURITY CHARGES APPLY FOR ALL AFTER HOURS FUNCTIONS (FROM 4.30PM) .
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COFFEE BREAK
HOT WORKING LUNCH BUFFET
Freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas • $5 per personFreshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas, served with one item from the sweet, savoury or healthy selections • $9 per personAdditional menu items • $5 per item per person
Orange juice served on consumption • $16 per jug
Sweet selectionCustard cream filled profiteroles
Scones, Beerenberg jam, whipped cream
Mini muffins with assorted flavours
Selection of house made cookies
American brownie
Chocolate caramel slice GF
Assorted friands GF
Mini Kytons lamingtons, Beerenberg jam, whipped cream
Assorted Danish pastries
House made carrot cake, cream cheese frosting with dried fruits
Savoury selectionChefs selection of mini wraps including vegetarian
Mini shaved leg ham & swiss cheese croissants
Selection of assorted Vili’s mini savoury pastries
House made mini quiches V
Selection of arancini balls V
Mini bacon & chive omelette slider
Healthy optionsSliced fresh fruits & seasonal berries
Mini yoghurt pots, crunchy granola V
Bran & apple mini muffins
Wholemeal banana bread
Orange & almond slice GF & DF
$42 per person Chefs selection of wraps with gourmet fillings
Antipasto platter with local smoked smallgoods, marinated olives, chargrilled & marinated vegetables, fresh bread
Dips & crudités platter, with two dips, fresh vegetable spears, assorted crackers
Garden fresh salad, tomato, cucumber, Spanish onion, balsamic dressing
Please choose two items from the selection below:Butter chicken, fragrant rice & mint raita
Baked potatoes topped with bacon, cheese, chives, sweet chilli & sour cream
Assorted mini desserts
Selection of local cheeses, quince paste, dried fruit & nuts
Sliced fresh fruits & seasonal berries
Add one snack item $6.00 per personSelection of mini quiches V
Selection of Vili’s mini savoury pastries
Rogan Josh Lamb samosas, minted riata
Sweet potato & cashew empanadas, tomato relish V
Pumpkin & feta arancini balls V
Mini Italian cannoli
LIGHT WORKING LUNCH BUFFET $29 per person
Chefs selection of wraps with gourmet fillings
Antipasto platter with local smoked smallgoods, marinated olives, chargrilled & marinated vegetables, fresh bread
Dips & crudités platter, with two dips, fresh vegetable spears, assorted crackers V
Garden fresh salad, tomato, cucumber, balsamic dressing
Additional $9.00 sliced fresh fruits & seasonal berries
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BREAKFAST CANAPÉS$29.5 per person
Minimum 15 people
Served with freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas & fresh orange juice
Selection of 6 canapésMini shaved leg ham & swiss cheese croissants
Feta, baby spinach, cherry tomato mini quiche V
Mini bacon & chive omelette slider
Mini yoghurt pots, crunchy granola V
Smoked Salmon, horseradish & chive cream mini bagel
Barossa pancetta wrapped mini hash & tomato relish
HIGH TEA$35 per person
Minimum 30 people
Glass of Sparkling Wine
Selection mini wraps with gourmet fillings
Freshly baked buttermilk scones, Beerenberg jam, whipped cream
Selection of mini pastries, cakes & tarts
Assorted macarons
Selection of gourmet quiches V
Mini shaved leg ham & brie croissants
Selection of specialty teas & filtered coffee
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EntréeCold SelectionSA antipasto plate, Barossa smoked prosciutto, gypsy ham, grilled chorizo, pancetta, olives, frittata, white balsamic marinated vegetables, Willabrand fig paste, and grissini
Local kingfish ceviche, shaved coconut, lime, pickled chilli, citrus pearls, micro sprout, shaved radish GF DF
Torched tuna, lotus root, finger lime, avocado mousse, yuzu oil, toasted seeds GF
Confit salmon & horseradish cream rillette, red onion, baby capers, dill oil, toasted brioche crouton
Gin cured atlantic salmon, pickled apple, fennel & radish, cucumber gel, beetroot vinegar GF DF
Chermoula prawn salad, mint, coriander, cucumber, black quinoa, saffron & honey aioli GF DF
Pomegranate & pistachio lamb, heirloom tomatoes, sheep milk feta, garden peas, mint pesto
Creole rubbed lamb, seasoned yoghurt, cracked wheat, smoked red pepper, fine leaf salad, herb oil GF
Smoked duck breast, caramelised yogurt, blood plum, salted olive, mustard leaves, walnuts
Adelaide Hills venison, glazed pear, marinated chèvre, juniper powder, white fig vincotto GF
58° sous-vide beef, edamame, black garlic, pickled enoki mushroom, pea vine GF
Baby gem salad, gem lettuce, speck chards, pangrattato, quail egg, manchego custard, black garlic aioli, herb oil
Marinated king prawns, nam jim pressed watermelon, sweet radish, watercress, chestnut, mint GF DF
Poached chicken Waldorf salad, celery, apple, walnut, Roquefort, mustard oil, fine herb GF
Hot & Warm SelectionGrilled scallops, saffron orange cream, grilled asparagus, chorizo crumb, tarragon infused oil GF
Seared barramundi, cauliflower purée, roast corn, red pepper, chorizo, coriander salsa verde GF
Roasted pork belly, kimchi, steamed pak choi, pear puree, chicharrón GF DF
Moroccan braised duck leg, white bean purée, crispy chickpea, sweet raisin tabouleh GF DF
Mediterranean chicken, skordallia, roast pepper & tomato sugo, fried eggplant, basil DF
Confit & roasted chicken Maryland, cauliflower puree, charred red pepper & caper salsa, toasted almond, broccolini GF
Cajun rubbed chicken breast, roast corn puree, Mediterranean peperonata, sautéed greens, salsa verde GF
Butter poached chicken, beetroot & feta galette, grilled zucchini, caramelised onion & herb emulsion GF
Chicken galantine, roast carrot & honey puree, saffron braised leek, grilled asparagus, blistered vine tomato, red wine jus GF
Twice cooked chicken, artichoke veloute, baked brie & truffle tart, roasted baby vegetables
Confit duck leg, burnt leek, carrot & maple purée, steamed rainbow chard, toasted walnut, fig vincotto
Seared duck breast, orange & anise braised lentils, grilled witlof, baked heirloom vegetables, jus GF
Main CoursePorkSous-vide pork belly, cannellini bean, smoked paprika & chorizo cassoulet, green beans, charred baby corn GF DF
Master stock braised pork, pear puree, gai lan, bok choy, chilli & asian herb salad, crispy shallot, peanut GF DF
Pork cutlet, carrot puree, baked fennel, sesame, thyme & sumac za’atar swiss chard, pan jus GF
12 hour pork shoulder, brik pastry, English spinach, pineapple chutney, tahini yoghurt
Pork two ways, smoked & pulled shoulder, roasted belly, black garlic & chestnut puree, XO green beans, wombok GF DF
SeafoodOrange & cashew crumb Barramundi, tarragon & lemon risotto, snow peas, sugar snaps, champagne cream
Pan fried barramundi, tomato & fennel compote, sweet potato Lyonnaise, asparagus, persevered lemon, fine herbs GF DF
Seared king fish, dessert lime, orzo & crème fraiche, dill, sea parsley, broccolini GF
Pan fried salmon, potato & dill bake, fennel cream, charred radicchio, sweet orange emulsion, asparagus GF
Atlantic salmon fillet, ginger tossed Asian greens, dashi broth, miso butter, shiso, toasted sesame GF
DessertApple custard crumble, blueberry coulis, vanilla ice cream
Bittersweet dark chocolate tart, praline mousse, meringue drops
Rich soft centre chocolate pudding, vanilla bean ice cream, Grand Marnier crème anglaise
Slow cooked lamb shoulder with lemon thyme & parsley, butternut squash mille-feuille, smoked labneh, garden peas
Herb marinated Gawler River quail, pan fried gnocchi, pickled zucchini, saffron & grain mustard
Baked spinach & ricotta cannelloni, roasted tomato & basil sauce, shaved parmesan, pesto V
Nutmeg scented pumpkin pie, apple & squash remoulade, mascarpone, rocket pesto V
Seared scallops, caramelised pork belly, mustard cauliflower, cauliflower cream, nashi crisps GF
Roasted lamb noisette, braised pearl barley risotto, truffled goats curd, green beans, jus GF
Main CourseBeefSlow cooked beef tenderloin, potato velvet, smoked speck & wild mushroom fricassee, buttered beans, thyme jus GF
Charred beef fillet, potato & horseradish hash, mushroom ketchup, balsamic roasted beetroots, mustard butter
Charred beef fillet, parsnip puree, honey & cumin baked heirloom carrots, vegetable crisps, trussed tomato, port jus GF
Beef fillet, charred eggplant puree, lemon & herb crushed chats, grilled broccoli, salsa roja GF DF
Mushroom & shiraz braised beef cheek, garlic, parmesan & herb stuffed Portobello mushroom, vegetable puree, sautéed speck lardons
Beef fillet, sweet onion & parmesan gratin, sautéed mushroom, artichoke, roasted heirloom carrot, red wine jus GF
Slow cooked boneless beef rib, pumpkin puree, charred onion, grilled king oyster mushroom, grain mustard, watercress GF DF
90gm beef fillet, smoked & pulled brisket, rosemary roasted kipfler potato, creamed spinach, blistered tomato, peated jus GF
LambSlow roasted lamb shoulder, parsnip cream, grilled aubergine, onion marmalade, poached tomato, steamed greens GF
Braised lamb rump, thyme & garlic gallet, sous-vide fennel, baked heirloom carrot, fennel, orange dust GF
Grilled lamb cutlet, braised lamb shoulder, mushroom duxelles & mascarpone tart, truffled potato puree, roasted truss tomato, lamb jus
PoultryCharred chicken breast, confit garlic & thyme hash, creamed leek, roasted baby corn, sesame puff
Baked chicken breast, soft parmesan polenta, portobello mushroom, asparagus, truffle jus, thyme crumb
New York baked cheesecake, caramel ice cream
Pistachio cheesecake, white chocolate mousse, sour cherry
Devils chocolate mousse cake, soft chiffon sponge, raspberry jelly
Modern Bombe Alaska, butterscotch ice cream centre, meringue & chocolate shell
Baked lemon tart, toasted meringue, raspberry sorbet
Opera slice, espresso sorbet, chocolate paint, gold leaf
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, creamy vanilla ice cream
Jaffa tiramisu, espresso, syrup soaked savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone, chocolate shavings
Salted caramel layered mousse cake, banana ice cream
White chocolate & cinnamon mousse filled chocolate cake, apple curd
Raspberry & vanilla bean cheesecake, raspberry gel
Crème caramel, almond biscuit, vanilla bean ice cream
Gingerbread, praline & honey parfait, pretzel crumb, pistachio madeleine
Roasted pineapple frangipane tart, caramelised walnut ice cream, chocolate smear
Honey & walnut parfait, salted caramel sauce Bourbon flourless chocolate cake, double vanilla cream GF
Individual King Island cheese plate, fresh & dried fruits, assorted nuts & water crackers
Chef’s selection of mini desserts, served on platters for each table to share
GOURMET DESSERT BUFFETAdditional $14 per person (minimum 60 people)
A chocolate fountain with marshmallows, strawberries & mixed lollies, served with chef’s selection of mini desserts and sliced seasonal fruits
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHEESE PLATTERAdditional $14.5 per person
Selection of Adelaide Hills cheeses, fresh & dried fruits, SA almonds, Barossa quince paste, water crackers & sliced baguette (served to the table)
PLATED DINNERS $79 per personFeaturing set entrée, alternate drop main course and set dessert followed by coffee, tea and petit fours
Dinner – additional alternate service $6.00 per person, per courseDinner – additional choice $12.00 per person, per courseDinner – add pre-dinner canapés $12.50 per person
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CANAPÉS
BBQ BUFFET $40.00 per person
Under 30 guests
Available for lunch & dinner
Continental loaves & artisan breads
Salad selectionGarden fresh salad, tomato, cucumber, Spanish onion, balsamic dressing
From the grill Mumbai grilled chicken, coconut mustard seed beans, minted yoghurt, fragrant rice
Preserved lemon & roast garlic lamb cutlets, gremolata, blackened corn, snow pea salsa, freekeh salad
Sweet selectionSliced fresh fruits & seasonal berries
Add a selection of mini pastries, cakes & tarts for an additional $9.00 per person
BBQ BUFFET $60.00 per person
Over 30 guests
Available for lunch & dinner
Continental loaves & artisan breads
Salad selectionGarden fresh salad, tomato, cucumber, Spanish onion, balsamic dressing
Steamed baby potato, chorizo, sundried tomatoes, rocket, seeded mustard vinaigrette
From the grill Mumbai grilled chicken, coconut mustard seed beans, minted yoghurt, fragrant rice
Barramundi, warm nicoise salad, lemon thyme roasted baby potatoes
Thyme & smoked paprika lamb shoulder, garlic buttered roast corn, crispy kipflers
Low & slow beef ribs, shoestring fries, coleslaw
Sweet selectionMini pastries, cakes & tarts
Sliced fresh fruits & seasonal berries
SUBSTANTIAL CANAPÉSWe recommend complementing your canapés selection with more substantial food items should your event fall over a meal period 1 hour – selection of four canapés & two substantial food items $39.5 per person 1.5 hours – selection of five canapés & three substantial food items $57 per person 2 hours – selection of six canapés & four substantial food items $73 per person
Seafood Panko crumbed whiting, citrus aioli in a bamboo cone
Chicken Chicken karaage, sriracha, kewpie, cabbage, pickled cucumber
Beef Angus beef slider, cheese, caramelised onions, house BBQ sauce, brioche bun
PorkChar-Sui pork bao, Asian slaw
LambLamb yiros, feta, pickled red onion, tzatziki, flatbread
SaladsCaesar salad, baby cos, pancetta, parmesan, egg & garlic crouton
Coconut Thai prawn salad, green papaya, glass noodles, cashews, chilli caramel
VegetarianRoast vegetable fajita, tortilla, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, corn chips
1 hour, selection of 5 canapés• $23.00 per person1.5 hours, selection of 8 canapés• $34.00 per person2 hours, selection of 10 canapés• $42.00 per person
Cold SelectionSeared scallop, chorizo crumb, corn puree
Smoked salmon, cucumber, dill crème fraiche, lemon pearls
Assorted sushi, chicken, seafood, vegetarian with wasabi & soy V
Woodside goats curd, pickled beetroot, sugared walnuts V
Assorted Vietnamese cold rolls, spicy plum & soyPeking duck pancake, cucumber, spring onion & plum sauce
Hot SelectionPork & prawn wontons, coriander peanut pesto
Thai chicken skewer, fresh lime, chilli & mint salad
Arancini, roasted pumpkin, goats cheese, herb panko crumbed V
Vegetable pakoras, lime pickle & mango chutney V
Beef yakitori, green onion, wasabi kewpie mayonnaise
Braised lamb shoulder tart, mustard gratin, tomato chutney
Tempura king prawn, soy & nam jim
Panko crumbed baby whiting, citrus remoulade
Selection of Vili’s cocktail savoury pastries, Beerenberg sauce
Rogan Josh lamb samosa, minted riata
Sweet potato & cashew empanada, tomato relish V
Selection of steamed gyoza, black vinegar
Chicken karaage, sriracha aioli
Sweet selectionWarm mini Spanish donuts
White chocolate panna cotta cups, fresh passionfruit
Custard cream filled profiteroles
Mini Italian cannoli
Salted caramel & chocolate tartlets
Mini lemon curd tarts