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Canapés and cocktail parties
Minimum of 12 of each canape.
Cold canapés - $3.00 each
Mini finger club sandwiches
Sushi rolls with soy, ginger & wasabi dipping sauce (gf) (v)
Vegetable frittata with basil pesto (v) (gf)
Italian bruschetta with tomato, basil, red onion (v)
Rare beef en croute, caramelised onion and semidried tomato
Vietnamese rice paper rolls with mint & coriander (v) (gf)
Thai style chilli lime prawn salads in spoons (gf)
Mini Szechwan beef in crisp wonton
Cold canapés - $3.50 each
Parmesan tarts with Persian feta, caramelised onion, semidried tomato (v)
Shredded pork belly and apple spoons with crunchy crackling (gf)
Smoked ocean trout on zucchini, lemon blinis, wasabi aioli
Smoked salmon pinwheels with wasabi aioli and crispy shallot
Hoi Sin chicken rice paper rolls
Smoked salmon on crisp potato rosti & horseradish cream (gf)
Fresh Pacific oysters with mirin, soy, lime and ginger (gf) POA
Cold substantial - $5.00 each
Leg ham and brie rolls with seeded mustard
Smoked salmon rolls with rocket, capers and aioli
Cold platters $8.00 per person
Antipasto Platter: deli meats, Kalamata olives, pickled onions, gherkins, wasabi cheese, breads
3 dip platters with crudités, flat bread
Tasmanian cheese and fruit platter with crackers
Hot canapés $3.00 each
Mini beef mignons wrapped in speck
Spanish beef empanadas
Barbecued scallops wrapped in prosciutto (gf)
Pumpkin, pea and parmesan risotto balls (v) (1.5 per serve)
Mushroom and thyme arancini balls with garlic aioli (v) (1.5 per serve)
Polpettini: Italian chicken, pork, lemon, herb meatballs
Thai chicken balls with kaffir lime and ginger
Roasted vegetable tartlet with pesto (v)
Goat’s cheese and caramelised red onion tartlet (v)
Indian samosas with dipping sauce (v)
Homemade shepherds pies with minted pea mash
Sesame chicken satays with peanut sauce (gf)
Smoked salmon, dill & spring onion tart
Mushroom caps with sage and rosemary stuffing, parmesan
Greek feta and spinach in crispy filo triangles (v)
Mini spring rolls with dipping sauce (v) (2 per serve)
House made mini sausage rolls with tomato relish (1.5 per serve)
Chicken and leek pies
Tempura fish with tartare
Panko crumbed chicken tenderloins
Hot canapés $3.50 each
Tandoori chicken kebabs with mint raita
Thai salmon cakes with sweet chilli
Greek lamb kofta skewers with tzatziki
Coconut crumbed prawns with mango chutney
Chinese pancakes with duck breast, spring onion and hoi sin
Hot substantial $5.00 each v
Pulled pork hoi sin soft shell tacos
Mini beef burger sliders with tomato relish and rocket
Mini chicken burger sliders with wasabi mayo
Mini Bowls (Hot) $7.50 each v
Beer battered fish and chips with tartare and lemon
Navarin of lamb with bush damper crust
Panko crumbed squid with lemon chilli aioli
Indian lamb korma curry with papadums
Cassoulet with chorizo, tomato, white beans & olives
vThese items need a chef to prepare on site
(v) Vegetarian (gf) Gluten free
Canapé quantities guideline:
1 hour / 1.5 hours / 2 hours / 3 hours / Over 3 hours4-6 canapés per person / 6-8 canapés per person / 8-10 canapés per person / 10 canapés per person
1 bowl food dish
desserts / 10 canapés per person 2- 3 mini bowl dishes
desserts
Chef and waiting staff additional cost
Barbecue
A fun and relaxing way to feed your guests. Our focus on beautiful Tasmanian produce allows our barbecue menus to be fresh, easy and delicious. You have the choice of having Matson Catering staff your event, or we can deliver the food and you can manage the rest yourself.
Gourmet Barbecue Buffet
Meats (please select 3)
Gourmet Tasmanian lamburgers
Cajun char grilled chicken (gf)
Cressy Lamb and rosemary sausages
Malaysian chicken satays with peanut sauce (gf)
Greek lamb kebabs with tzatziki (gf)
Sirloin steak with fresh herb marinade (gf)
Moroccan chicken with minted yoghurt
Macquarie Harbour salmon fillets with lemon and dill butter (gf)
Homemade veggie burgers (v)
Served with…
Jacket potatoes with sour cream and chives
Crusty bread
Salads (please select 3)
Greek salad with tomatoes, feta, cucumber, red onion, olives
Tossed garden leaf salad with vinaigrette
Beetroot, fresh dill & goats cheese salad
Rocket, pear & parmesan salad
Roast pumpkin, spinach, semidried tomato & chickpea salad
Pearl barley and puy lentil salad with sweet potato, beans, roasted baby tomatoes, spicy mustard vinaigrette
Warm salad of roast vegetables
Caesar salad with parmesan, bacon, garlic croutons
Penne pasta salad with pesto
Tomato, red onion, Kalamata olive, basil vinaigrette
Options
Dips, antipasto, or cheese platters on arrival $8.00 pp
Canapés from $3.00 ea
1 course (BBQ) $35.00
2 course (see dessert options below) $40-$50 pp
Chef and barbecue additional cost
Waiting staff additional cost
Crockery, cutlery, serviettes package $5.00 pp
Disposables $3.00 pp
· Prices are for food and delivery within Launceston.
Buffet
Gourmet Buffets are a wonderful balance for entertaining, where the food is delicious and simple without sacrificing style. Guests help themselves to as much or as little as they want. You have the choice of having Matson Catering staff your event, or we can deliver the food and you can manage the rest yourself.
Meats (please select 3)
Hot roast Longford sirloin of beef, mustard crust (gf)
Scottsdale roast leg of pork with apple sauce (gf)
Whole sugar baked leg ham (gf)
Moroccan chicken with cous cous (gf)
Chicken wrapped in prosciutto, tarragon mustard cream sauce
Poached Macquarie Harbour salmon with lemon and dill mayonnaise (gf) (cold)
Rosemary, garlic and lemon butterflied leg of lamb (gf)
Roast Turkey breast with orange and cranberry jus (gf)
Salads (please select 3)
Greek salad with tomatoes, feta, cucumber, red onion, olives
Tossed garden leaf salad with vinaigrette
Beetroot, fresh dill & goats cheese salad
Rocket, pear & parmesan salad
Roast pumpkin, spinach, semidried tomato & chickpea salad
Pearl barley and puy lentil salad with sweet potato, beans, roasted baby tomatoes, spicy mustard vinaigrette
Warm salad of roast vegetables
Caesar salad with parmesan, bacon, garlic croutons
Penne pasta salad with pesto
Tomato, red onion, Kalamata olive, basil vinaigrette
Served with…
Crispy garlic and rosemary potatoes
Options
Dips, antipasto, or cheese platters on arrival $8.00 pp
Canapés from $3.00 ea
1 course (main) $35.00 pp
2 course (see dessert options below) $40-$50pp
Chef and waiting staff additional cost
Crockery, cutlery, serviettes package $5.00 pp
Disposables $3.00 pp
· Prices are for food and delivery within Launceston.
Plated Sit down
If you are wanting to impress dinner guests, then a full-service Tasmanian plated dinner is for you
Entrees $15.00
Spinach, leek and pumpkin tart, micro herb salad, basil and tomato relish (v)
Rannoch farm quail with sweet corn and coriander fritters
Cajun chicken salad, lemon, mint and coriander dressing (gf)
Smoked salmon and rocket salad, lemon myrtle blinis, wasabi aioli
Tiger prawn salad on zucchini noodle pancake (gf)
Greek lamb salad with feta, olives, rocket, oregano (gf)
Swiss brown mushrooms, herb stuffing, parmesan wafers &balsamic glaze (v)
Crispy pork belly on Asian mint and coriander salad
Tasmanian tasting plate: a selection of gourmet local tastes (set entrée only)
Main Courses $35.00
Longford sirloin of beef, roasted vegetables & cabernet stock reduction (gf)
Crispy skin chicken breast with tarragon, seeded mustard cream sauce (gf)
Scottsdale pork belly, star anise orange caramel glaze (gf)
Atlantic salmon fillet, fresh herb crust and lemon beurre blanc
Slow cooked lamb shoulder withcapers, thyme, garlic and red wine jus (gf)
Tenderloin of beef, pink eye crush, seasonal greens and cabernet stock reduction (POA)
Rannoch Farm quail with crispy speck, asparagus, potato pave and redcurrant glaze
Roasted Cressy lamb rump with herb crust, mint jus
Vegetarian: Roasted red pepper with risotto and basil pesto (v)
(v) Vegetarian (gf) Gluten free
Options
Canapés from $3.00 ea
1 course (main) $35.00 pp
2 course (entrée and main) $50.00 pp
3 course (see dessert options below) $55-$65.00 pp
Chef and waiting staff additional cost
· Prices are for food and delivery within Launceston.
SHARED PLATTER
In the tradition of a Roman banquet, the food is plattered on the table for the guests to feast upon.
The pace is unhurried.
Meats (please select 3)
Char grilled butterflied quail with honey soy ginger glaze
Atlantic salmon with lemon and parsley crust sauce beurre blanc
Tasmanian sirloin beef with a cabernet stock reduction
Platters of medium rare sirloin of beef with mushroom and thyme jus
Chicken, spinach and prosciutto saltimbocca
Greek butterflied leg of lamb
Roasted pork belly, star anise orange caramel glaze
Accompanied with
Roasted seasonal vegetables
Mixed green leaf salad
Sauté potatoes with sea salt and rosemary
(v) Vegetarian (gf) Gluten free
Options
Canapés from $3.00 ea
Dips, antipasto, or cheese platters on arrival $8.00 pp
1 course (main platters) $40.00 pp
2 course (main and see dessert options below) $45-$55.00pp
3 course (entree, main, dessert) see dessert options below $60.00- $75.00pp
Chef and waiting staff additional cost
· Prices are for food and delivery within Launceston.
Sweets
Sweet treats - $4.00 each
Apple and cinnamon muffins
Blueberry muffins
Chocolate chip cookies
Coconut lemon slice
Homemade chocolate and raspberry brownie
Homemade carrot cake
Meringue and raspberry slice
Orange and almond slice (gf)
Homemade coconut macaroons (gf)
Mini Desserts $5.00 each
Espresso coffee crème brulee (gf)
Mini Passionfruit panna cotta (gf)
Double chocolate mousse (gf)
Mini lemon curd tartlets
Salted caramel chocolate cheesecake
Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake
Mini rhubarb and apple and star anise crumble
Raspberry cream meringues (gf)
Ice creams in mini waffle cones
Mini chocolate profiteroles
Dessert Buffet (please select 2) - $15.00 per person
Strawberry meringue gateau
Blueberry and lemon cheesecake
Double chocolate mousse
Hot apple crumble
Summer berry trifle
Fresh fruit salad
Citrus lemon tart
Plated Desserts - $15.00 per person
Citrus Lemon tart, passionfruit coulis, King Island cream
Ice cream terrine, fresh berries, raspberry coulis & almond bread
Tasmanian berry summer pudding
Warmed chocolate fudge cake, raspberry coulis and ice cream
Vanilla bean panna cotta with summer fruits (gf)
Orange and almond cake, citrus coulis, double cream (gf)
Hot sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce
A selection of Tasmanian cheeses with fresh fruit, apple paste, and lavosh
FAQS
How will the Food be delivered?
The food will be delivered by us at an appointed time. Cold food is presented either on white melamine platters, or in quality disposable boxes if you prefer.
Hot food will be delivered in an insulated food container, either plattered, in bulk for you to platter, or in quality disposable boxes if you would prefer. If you aren't planning on eating the food until later, we can have the food on domestic sized oven trays, ready for you to heat and serve.
For fully staffed cocktail functions, we can provide a chef and waiting staff. We will generally turn up about ½ an hour prior to service.
Do I need waiting staff?
The Formal Plated and Shared Platter options both require staffing.
Other options staffing depends on how much you want to do yourself. We offer a full range staffing service. Our staff are professionally trained, and wear our uniform with a name tag.
For any professional or business event over more than 1 hour, we would absolutely recommend that you utilise staff.
For any at home functions, it can be very wise to use staff, as it can be a burden trying to serve and entertain guests at the same time. We will also clean up and take anything away, leaving your place spotless.
Staffing guideline:
Staff requirements / Cocktail / BBQ / Buffet / Sit down / PlatterBeverage service / 1:40 / 1:40 / 1:40 / 1:40 / 1:40
Food Service / 1:50 / 1:50 / 1:50 / 1:30 / 1:30
Chef / 1:80 / 1:40 / 1:30 / 1:20 / 1:30
Staff Hire
Food and Beverage Waiting Staff: Mon to Fri: $42.00 per hour. Sat: $45.00 per hour. Sun: $48.00 per hour.
Chef and Kitchen staff: Mon to Fri: $45.00 per hour. Sat: $50.00 per hour. Sun: $55.00 per hour.
All rates are per staff member per hour. Minimum hire of 2.5 hours per staff member.
Staff are charged out ex Launceston.
Dietary requests
With prior notice, we are happy to cater for all dietary requirements.
What about Drinks?
We can either supply drinks on either a package or on consumption basis, or can supply the drink service staff if you prefer to purchase your own. We can provide a chilling service, ice, and glassware.
Children’s meals
Children aged 12 and over Full adult tariff
Children aged 11 and under Kids menu available upon request or ½ adult price on above menus
Delivery charges may apply for all drop offs outside of the Launceston area that do not require staff
Do you have portable ovens?
For any functions that require a chef, we also provide our own portable ovens and/or barbecues
Equipment Hiring Prices (when part of a Function Package)
Glassware hire (champagne, wine, beer, tumblers) / $9.00 per dozenCoffee cup/saucer/teaspoon & side plate / $1.70 per set
Carafes (1 litre) / $2.50 each
Ice (3.5kg bag) / $4.50 per bag
White chair / $6.00 each
6 foot Trestle table (0.75m wide) / $15.00 each
Table linen trestle cloth / $12.00 each
1 Course (includes: side plate, side knife, main plate & cutlery, white paper serviettes, salt & pepper shaker, coffee cup and saucer) / $5.00 per person
2 Courses (includes: same as 1 course plus entrée or dessert plate and cutlery) / $8.00 per person
3 Courses (includes: same as 1 course plus entrée and dessert plates and cutlery) / $10.00 per person
Items can be picked up and/or returned / FREE of charge
*Fees may apply for items to be delivered and/or collected / $45 per hour
Cost of staff to set up function – per hour, minimum 2.5 hours per staff member ex Launceston / See staff charges
Terms and Conditions for functions 2016
Confirmation of Reservation
· Deposit: a non-refundable deposit of $500 is payable upon booking to confirm your reservation.
· We cannot hold or confirm a date until the deposit and completed booking confirmation form is received.
· All payment details are on the booking confirmation form