2007 Christmas Functions at Hudsons in the Gardens

All menus are inclusive of venue hire and include Christmas Table Arrangements. You are more than welcome to bring Bonbons if you wish.

Hudsons in the Gardens are fully licensed and we have an excellent range of wines. A drinks package includes our own label Red and White Bottle Wine from Bullers of Rutherglen in Victoria.

Evening function are liable for a security fee of $20.00 per hour from commencement to the end of your function.

A $250 deposit is required to confirm your booking and final numbers must be confirmed 48 hours prior to the event. This will be the minimum number that you are charged for – you are welcome to increase your numbers.

Please note the minimum number of guests required for each menu.

Payment in full must be made on the day of the function. We accept American Express Credit Cards only and use of this card attracts a fee of 3% for each transaction. We are happy to accept a cheque or eftpos transfer.

An excellent DJ is available for $250 – contact Hugh Ford on 0411 444 395, or if you prefer a band, Annie and the Armadillos on 0422 076 313 or Tuchasoul on 0421 999 721.

Download menus in Word format.

Menu A

2007 Two Course Pre-Christmas Luncheon Buffet

Entree

Antipasta Platter with Dolmades, Selection of Pates, Olives, Sundried Capsicum, Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Chargrilled Eggplant, Artichokes and Bocconcini served with Melba Toast (Platters placed on individual tables)

Cold Buffet Main Course

Hudson’s Roast Sirloin of Beef, Prime Leg Ham, Roast Turkey Breast
Cranberry Sauce, Fruit Chutney
Petit Dinner Rolls
Tossed Green Salad
Potato Salad with Egg and Fresh Sahllots
Cous Cous Salad with Mint and Coriander

Buffet Dessert

Trio of Cheeses with Fresh Fruit, Flourless Orange and Almond Slice , Fruit Mince Tarts

Price: $28.00 per head (Either Entrée and Main Course or Main Course and Dessert – all guests must have the same choice)

Drinks Package (Two Hour)

A two hour package may be added to the above menu and this would include Red and White Bottle Wine, Champagne, Light and Heavy Beer, Orange Juice, Mineral

Water and Soft Drinks

Price: $43.00 per head (includes Drinks Package

(Minimum 40 guests)
 

Menu B

2007 Three Course Pre-Christmas Luncheon Buffet

Entree

Selection of Fresh Dips – Guacamole, Hummus and Beetroot served with Turkish Bread and Melba Toast

Hot Buffet Main Course

Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Balls, Cranberry Sauce and Roast Turkey Jus
Roast Sirloin of Beef with a Red Wine Jus
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Hot Buttered Chats with Dill
Petit Dinner Rolls

Buffet Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Terrine, Trio of Cheeses with Fresh Fruit, Fruit Mince Tarts with King Island Cream

Price: $35.00 per head

Drinks Package (Two Hour)

A two hour package may be added to the above menu and this would include Red and White Bottle Wine, Champagne, Light and Heavy Beer, Orange Juice, Mineral

Water and Soft Drinks

Price: $50.00 per head (includes Drinks Package)

(Minimum 40 guests)
 

Menu C

2007 Australian National Botanic Gardens
Evening Deluxe Cocktail Party

Cold Canapes

Glass Noodle Salad with Black Pepper Chicken on Spoons
Lamb Souvlaki
Wild Mushroom Crostini with Mascarpone and Sherry Vinegar
Fillo Tartlets with Seared Duck and Tomato Sesame Chutney
Smoked Trout on Toasted Rye with Parsley Caper Salsa
Rolled Courgette Ribbons with Mint, Chillies and Goat’s Cheese
Sushi Allsorts
Pumpkin and Hazelnut Pesto Bites
Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles with Hollandaise
Tasmanian Smoked Salmon on Wontons with Pickled Ginger and Sour Cream
Pacific Oysters with Tomato, Chilli and Coriander

Hot Canapes

Citrus Swordfish Brochette with Pomegranate Dipping Sauce
Saffron Chicken Skewers with Sweet Tomato Jam
Vegetable Pakoras with Minted Yogurt Dip
Mini Beef Mignons with Basil Bearnaise
Chermoula Prawns
Crisp Asparagus Rolls with Cheese and XO Sauce
Risotto Cakes with Preserved Lemon Mayonnaise
Spicy Chicken Goujons with Sweet Chilli Mayo
Caramelised Red Onion and Fetta Tartlets
Grilled Prawns with Tequila Mayonnaise
Cumin Scented Kofta Brochette

Drinks (Two Hour Period)

Hudsons Red and White Bottle Wine, Champagne, Light and Heavy Beer, Orange Juice and Mineral Water

Staff to Serve

Experienced mature professional waiting staff are included

Glass Hire

Hire of all necessary glassware, heating equipment etc. is included

Two Hour Period

Price: $38.00 per head (six items per person)

$44.00 per head (eight items per person)

$50.00 per head (ten items per person)

(Minimum 40 guests)

Menu D

2007 Australian National Botanic Gardens
Evening Christmas Dinner Menu

Entree (Served Alternately)

Tasmanian Smoked Salmon on Fresh Herb Frittata with Mixed Salad Leaf and
Saffron Aioli
Wild Mushroom and Chive Risotto with Shaved Grana Padana

Main Course (Served Alternately)

Seared Eye Fillet of Beef on Fresh Herb Mash with Bellpepper Jam and Port Jus Chicken Supreme with Bocconcini, Pinenuts and Baby Spinach on Fresh Herb Mash with Tomato and Oregano Puree
Tossed Mixed Vegetables
Petit Dinner Rolls

Dessert (Served Alternately)

Apple Pear and Cinnamon Pudding with King Island Cream
Orange Brulee Tart with King Island Cream

Coffee

Freshly percolated Lavazza Coffee and Twinings and Herbal Teas

Drinks (Four Hour Period)

Red and White Bottle Wine, Champagne, Light and Heavy Beer, Orange Juice and Soft Drinks

Price: $72.00 per head

(Minimum 40 guests)
 

Menu E

2007 Australian National Botanic Gardens
Evening Pre-Christmas BBQ

Hot Canapes

Petit Lamb and Rosemary Pies, Vegetarian Cocktail Spring Rolls, Garlic Prawns, Aubergine and Pinenut Pizzette, Vegetable Samosas

From the BBQ

Prime Scotch Fillet
Chargrilled Chicken Breast Fillet
Chipolata Sausage
Caramelised Onions
Hot Buttered Chats with Dill

Vegetarian Option Available

Salads

Tossed Green Salad
Cous Cous Salad with Mint and Coriander
Petit Dinner Rolls

Desserts

Petit Lemon Tarts
Fresh Fruit Platter
Petit Berry Frangipani Tarts
Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Terrine

Drinks (Four Hour Period)

Red and White Bottle Wine, Champagne, Light and Heavy Beer, Orange Juice, Mineral Water and Soft Drinks

Price: $67.00 per head

(Minimum 40 guests)
 

Menu F

2007 Australian National Botanic Gardens
Evening Pre-Christmas Buffet Dinner

Hot Finger Food

Petit Chicken Pies, Aubergine and Pinenut Pizzette, Garlic Prawns, Vegetarian Cocktail Spring Rolls, Vegetable Samosas

Buffet Main Course

Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Balls, Cranberry Sauce and Roast Turkey Jus
Roast Sirloin of Beef with a Red Wine Jus
Hot Honey Glazed Leg Ham
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Hot Buttered Chats with Dill
Petit Dinner Rolls
Leafy Green Salad with Avocado and Fresh Basil Dressing

Buffet Dessert

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Passionfruit Meringue Tart with King Island Cream
Flourless Orange and Almond Cake with Double Cream
Cheese and Fresh Fruit Platter

Coffee

Freshly percolated Lavazza Coffee and Twinings and Herbal Teas

Drinks (Four Hour Period)

Red and White Bottle Wine, Champagne, Light and Heavy Beer, Orange Juice
Mineral Water and Soft Drinks

Price: $72.00 per head

(Minimum 40 guests)
 

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