Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Busy Busy & Busy

So starting from Thursday 20th we had a busy busy busy few days.

Starting in Chatswood at a high end car showroom we catered 120 people for the Investment Banker Awards.

Menu ran over 2 hours:

  • ·   Smoked Salmon Blini with Citrus Crème Fresh and Dill
  •     Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini with Spiced Tomato Sauce
  •     Zuchinni & Haloumi Fritters with Citrus Crème Fraiche
  •     House Made Pork and Ginger Dumplings with Soy and Chilli
  • ·   Peking Duck Pancake with Hoi Sin & Chilli
  •    Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce








Then on Friday night we had 2 more canapé parties. One at a local club & the other was a 16th Birthday party. Our sweet 16 menu was a little bit different than our typical menu but the 30+ kids loved it(and so did the adults):
·             Bacon, Fetta & Basil Tarts
·             Mini Cheese Burgers
·             Satay Chicken Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
·             Moroccan Lamb Pies with Tomato Sauce
·             Ham & Cheese Pizzettes
·             Tuna & Avocado Nori Rolls
·             Mini Fish & Chip Boxes

Our Club party was made to feed the masses:
·          Caramelised Onion, Oven Baked Tomato and Goats Cheese Tarts(V)
·          Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini with Spiced Tomato Sauce(V)
·          Crisp Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa(V)
·          Zuchinni & Haloumi Fritters with Citrus Crème Fraiche(V)
·          House Made Pork and Ginger Dumplings with Soy and Chilli
·          Mini Beef Burgers with Swiss Cheese and Caramelised Onions
·          Chicken & Chive Finger Sandwiches
·          Mini Lamb Pies
·          Pressed Turkish Steak Sandwiches with Caramelised Onions, Haloumi & Relish


Saturday night was filled with more canapés a 40th & 50th Birthday:





If you are looking for catering please contact us on 0405 012 506, visit our website www.seasoned.com.au or email us on charlene@seasoned.com.au

We cater in all areas of Sydney and NSW and are your local caterers on Sydneys Northern Beaches.



Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Fire & Ice 50th Birthday - Newport

Cocktails anyone? We had our lovely staff making Cosmopolitans & Mojitos on Saturday night (for a 50th Birthday), along with a beautiful Sangria.




 Menu was a filling canape menu - great food to accompany all those delicious drinks.

        *Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoi Sin & Chilli
*Zuchinni & Haloumi Fritters(V)
*Seared Scallop in Shell with Confit Tomato & Balsamic Glaze
*Seared Tuna with Basil Oil, Salmon Roe and Baby Herbs
*Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki and Flat Bread
*Roast Pumpkin and Ricotta Raviolo with Burnt Butter, Sage and Lemon(V)
*Pressed Turkish Steak Sandwiches with Caramelised Onions and Haloumi & Relish
*Caramelised Onion, Oven Roasted Tomato and Feta Tarts(V)
*Mini Mexican Chicken Fajitas
*Prawn Curry with Rice(Substantial)






If you are looking for catering please head to our website for menu options www.seasoned.com.au or email us at: charlene@seasoned.com.au or 0405 012 506.

We are based on Sydney's Northern Beaches and also close to North Shore, but we also service Sydney and regularly cater in other areas of NSW.


Sunday, 17 June 2012

Post Wedding Buffet

Our clients were married in Fiji 2 weeks ago, but wanted to have a celebration back in Australia for any relatives and friends that couldn't make it overseas. Despite the weather, they were set-up for a great night of festivities. Menu was as follows:


Canapés 
*Gourmet Mexican Bean Pies with Guacamole and Sweet Chilli(V)
*Mini Beef Burgers with Swiss Cheese and Caramelised Onion
*Traditional Tomato and Basil Brushetta(V)




Buffet
*Satay Chicken Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
*Roast Fillet of Beef with Caramelised Eschallots, Truss Tomatoes & Balsamic Glaze
*Glazed Ham with condiments
*Roast Pumpkin and Ricotta Raviolo with Burnt Butter, Sage and Lemon
*Roast Beetroot Salad with Green Beans, Watercress, Roast Spanish Onion & Feta
*Roast Roost Vegetable Salad with Spinach
*Spicy Mexi-bean salad with Salsa, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole & Sour Cream
*Assorted Bread Rolls


If you are looking for catering please ask us for a quote charlene@seasoned.com.au 0405 012 506 www.seasoned.com.au

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

5 Functions in 3 Days = 270 happy guests

So as mentioned on our Facebook page, we completed 5 different Functions in 3 days last weekend, that =270 happy tummies. And yes, we loved every minute of it!!!


Friday 1st June
Our new Partners 'Naked Wines Australia' had another Successful Wine Tasting at Zubi in Newport on the Northern Beaches. Here is there delicious Canape Menu, which was on display but also passed around through everyone sipping on some great wines direct from the maker(yes, no middle man in sight).

·          Caramelised Onion, Oven Baked Tomato and Goats Cheese Tarts
·          Rare Roast Beef Crostinis with Roast Baby Tomatoes and Horseradish Crème
·          Prawn Cocktail Cones w ‘Seasoned’ Cocktail Sauce
·          Smoked Salmon Blini with Citrus Crème Fresh and Dill
·          Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoisin and Chilli
·          Crisp Corn Fritters with Crab, Spiced Avocado and Corn Salsa
·          Seared Tuna with Basil Oil, Salmon Roe and Baby Herbs









Saturday 2nd June
#1
We were lucky enough to cater for Palm Beach Surf Clubs Annual Dinner, there were 85 members in total who were treated to a 3 course meal.



Entree - Alternate
*Prawn & Avocado Salad with Lime Aioli
*Caramelised Onion, Oven Dried Tomato, Fetta Tart with Rocket & Balsamic Dressing
*Bread




Main Buffet Menu  - Served on Shared Platters
*Rare Peppered Beef Salad with Oven Dried Tomato, Rocket, Cornichon and Roasted Spanish Onion
*Rolled Stuffed Chicken Breast w Ricotta Spinach, Pinenuts on a salad of Spinach, Semi Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan and Balsamic Dressing
*Steamed Seasonal Greens
*Roast Root Vegetable Salad
    *Crispy Rosemary Chat Potato




Dessert
    *Individual Apple Crumble Pies with Vanilla Ice Cream


#2
Then our next Function was for Mosman Rugby Club at Rawson Oval in Mosman. We held a canape party for the parents of the Rugby Teams.

Canapé Menu
·          Caramelised Onion, Oven Baked Tomato and Goats Cheese Tarts
·          Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini with Spiced Tomato Sauce
·          House Made Pork and Ginger Dumplings with Soy and Chilli
·          Mini Beef Burgers with Swiss Cheese and Caramelised Onions
·          Chicken & Chive Finger Sandwiches
·          Mini Lamb Pies
·          Pressed Turkish Steak Sandwiches with Caramelised Onions and Haloumi & Relish

Substantial Canapé
·          Fragrant Chicken Curry with Cous Cous & Crispy Eschallots

#3
We were off to an Engagement Party in Curl Curl, yes another Canape Selction was on hand for the couples guests:
Cold Canapé Menu
*Caramelised Onion, Oven Baked Tomato & Goats Cheese Tarts(V)
*Smoked Salmon Blini with Cirtus Crème Fresh & Dill
*Seared Tuna with Basil Oil, Salmon Roe and Baby Herbs

Hot Canapé Menu  
*Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki and Flat Bread
*Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini with Spiced Tomato Sauce(V)
*Mini Beef Burgers with Swiss Cheese & Caramelised Onions
*Seared Scallop in shell with Confit Tomato & Balsamic Glaze

Substantial Canape Menu – ½ & ½
*Fragrant Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice & Crispy Eschallots
*Beer Battered Goujons with House-Made Chips & Tartare


Sunday 3rd June
We were off to Roseville to for a Sit-down lunch for an amazing couple who were having there 60th Anniversary celebration with Family & Friends, they even had a 3-piece band serenading them, very special day for all.


Canapé Menu
    *Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoisin and Chilli
    *Smoked Salmon Blini with Citrus Crème Fresh and Dill
    *Seared Scallop with Pork Crackling, Asian Salad and Chilli Dressing


Main 
    *Poached wagyu beef with paris mash spinach, baby eschallots and wasabi butter
    *Crispy Skinned Barramundi w paris mash, Roasted Baby Eschallots, Peas, Lemon, Watercress & Confit Tomatoes

Dessert 
    *Crème Brulee with Berry Compote and Almond Biscotti
*Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cream, Cherries & Cherry Glaze

Sunday, 27 May 2012

40th Birthday in Bilgola

Well the Chill in the air didn't stop anyone having fun at the 40th Birthday Party we catered for in Bilgola on Saturday night. They're menu was our suggested Canapé style on our website, with 1 slight change....Yummo


Canapé Menu 

  •           Satay Chicken Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • ·          Mini Beef Burgers with Swiss Cheese and Caramelised Onions
  • ·          Mini Lamb Kebabs with Yoghurt Sauce & Tabouli
  • ·          Thai Spiced Fish Cakes with Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • ·          Salt & Pepper Calamari with Roast Garlic and Lime Aioli
  • ·          Masterstock Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Fresh Herbs & Sweet Chilli Dip
  • ·          Caramelised Onion, Oven Baked Tomato and Goats Cheese Tarts
  •         Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoisin and Chilli



    

For all your catering on Sydney's Northern Beaches or North Shore areas needs please call us on 0405 012 506, email us at charlene@seasoned.com.au or visit our website: www.seasoned.com.au

Monday, 21 May 2012

Sit Down Dinner - Point Piper(May)

Last Monday night we did an amazing sit-down dinner for a great client of ours to entertain his 'chinese' delegates at his Point Piper home in Sydney. Take a look at his fabulous menu:

To Start - Canapé Menu
                                        Peking Duck Pancakes w Hoi Sin & Chill
Remnants of Tempura Prawns Spring Roll with Lime Aioli(must have been delicious)
Entrée

Crisp Pork Belly with Parsnip & Pear Puree, Seared Scallop and Glazed Jus

Main


    Seared Lobster Medallions(served in the shell) with Potato Eschallot Gratin, Shaved Fennel & Beurre Blanc


Dessert


   Vanilla Pannacotta with Raspberry Jelly, Almond Tuille & Pistachio Praline



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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Catering delicious Canapes once again on Sydney's Northern Beaches: 21st in Newport to 1st Birthday in Bilgola

Another busy weekend for our kitchen and Chef Sheree, first up on Saturday night was the 21st Birthday in Newport and it was canapes all round, washed down with some freshly mixed cocktails...yum yum



Canapé Menu
·          Turkish Steak Sandwiches w Caramelised Onions, Haloumi & Relish
·          House Made Pork and Ginger Dumplings with Soy and Chilli
·          Satay Chicken Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
·          Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini with Spiced Tomato Sauce
·          Mini Beef Burgers with Swiss Cheese and Caramelised Onions
·          Glazed Crisp Pork Belly with Green Apple Puree
·          Caramelised Onion, Oven Baked Pumpkin and Feta Tarts









Then come Sunday lunchtime it was all about the little ones for a 1st Birthday in Bilgola, we did some yummy mouse-made party food to suit all ages.

Finger Food Menu
·          Mini Beef Pies with Mushy Peas
·          Mini Sausage Rolls with Tomato Sauce
·          Spinach & Cheese Filo Triangles
·          Peppered Beef Filo Triangles
·          Vegetarian Pizzettes
·          BBQ Sticky Ribs
·          Garlic Prawns Skewers with Lemon Mayo
·          Mini Beef & Caramelised Onion Wraps
·          Thai Fish Cakes
·          Mushroom Risotto Balls with Napoli Sauce
·          Smoked Salmon & Shallot Tart
·          Crumbed Fish Gougons with Tartare
               Crumbed Calamari Rings w Tartare Sauce