3 Clough Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Tel: 033 345 2009 • Fax: 033 345 5818 •
Sherree: Cell 083 250 4118 (for bookings) • Renzo: Cell 083 578 8229
E-mail:
Dear Engaged Couple
Thank you for choosing STRAVEN COURT as your wedding venue. We look forward to assisting you to make this the day you always dreamed of. To follow are some menus which we have created, but please feel free to design your own menu from the listing that is also attached, and we can then cost this based on the number of guests attending your wedding.
We courage you to come in and meet with us to discuss your day and from there we can add in the extras that you need, ie: overlays, sashes, centerpieces, wedding cakes and cake stands etc…. This meeting really does give your planning some direction and we are happy to hand over any other contacts you may need, or we can book them for you as required.
These remember are suggestions only – please see Menu Selector too which you can use to create your own menus and we can then cost accordingly. Always remember it is your wedding and you know your guests better than we do, so let us plan together what will make the day a special memory for you and your guests.
THESE MENUS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
· SETTING OF VENUE DAY BEFORE WEDDING
· ALL MEETINGS AS REQUIRED FOR PLANNING AT OUR OFFICES, 3 CLOUGH STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, FINAL SITE VISIT AT STRAVEN COURT
· CO-ORDINATION OF YOUR WEDDING AND PROGRAM FOR THE DAY, INCLUDING YOUR PLANNER BEING FROM ARRIVAL TILL END OF FOOD SERVICE (UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED)
· FOOD WAITRON SERVICE ON THE DAY FOR BUFFET OR PLATED MEAL AS REQUIRED
· F600 CROCKERY AND ELOFF CUTLERY (Upgrade to Dubarry cutlery available at R 3.00 per person)
· EMBOSSED WHITE OR CREAM TABLE LINEN FOR GUEST TABLES, BUFFET TABLES AS REQUIRED, MAIN TABLE, DJ, GIFT TABLE, CAKE TABLE AND ARRIVAL DRINKS TABLES.
· CRUET SETS FOR TABLES
· ALL HEATING EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED FOR MEAL AND HOT PLATES
· TRANSPORT OF FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE STAFF TO THE VENUE
· TABLE NUMBERS IF REQUIRED
· CAKE TABLE AND CAKE KNIFE
· VAT @ 14%
Excluded is Furniture, ie: chairs and chair covers and Glasses, Draping, Décor and Fairy Lights. These can be selected to suit your wedding and we shall arrange this hiring, ie: Tiffany chairs, Ancona chairs with covers and sashes or Wimbledon Chairs.
Please do not hesitate to contact either of us if you have any questions at all regarding your planning. Please note our new office email address is - .
Kind regards
Sherree Hamblin
PARTNER
Straven Court Menu Option 1
Starter Served to each Guest
A choice of one Soup from the following choices
Roast Tomato and Coriander Pesto
Chunky Cream of Mushroom served with a Blue Cheese Crouton
Potato and Leek served with Cracked Black Pepper
Butternut and Honey Glazed Pear
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Main Course Buffet
Spit Roasted Deboned Leg of Lamb served with a Gravy
Roasted New Potatoes
2 Seasonal Vegetables
Mint Sauce
Bread Display
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Dessert Buffet
Peppermint Crisp and Caramel Tart
Pavlova served with Seasonal Fruit and Fresh Cream
Tea and Coffee
R 225.98 minimum of 100 persons / R 212.90 minimum of 120 persons
R 216.45 minimum of 150 persons / R 206.62 minimum of 200 persons
ALL PRICES ARE VAT INCLUSIVE
Straven Court Menu Option 2
Served on the Deck
Trio of Pates served with Freshly Baked Seed Loaf, and Homemade Crostinis
Smoked Salmon, Smoked Trout, Smoked Snoek, Chicken Liver, Biltong and Danish Feta
Roast Red Pepper and Feta, Hummus with Cracked Black Pepper
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Main Course Buffet
Choose ONE of the following Roasts
Roast Chicken Served with Thyme Gravy
Deboned Legs of Karoo Lamb served with Rosemary Scented Jus (supplement R 20)
Garlic Scented Roast Beef served with Red Wine Gravy (supplement R9.00)
Garlic and Herb Scented Oven Roasted New Potatoes
Two Seasonal Vegetables and Greek Salad and Dressing
Traditional accompaniments to Roast Selected
Bread Display
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Dessert Buffet
Please select two items
Lemon Cheese Cake
Peppermint Crisp and Caramel Tart
Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Summer Fruit Salad and Cream
Chocolate and Pecan Nut Brownies
Chocolate and Pecan Nut Torte Served with Cream
Baked Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Topped Profiteroles
Pavlova served with Seasonal Fruit and Fresh Cream
Sherry Trifle
Chocolate Mousse
Tea and Coffee
R 195.98 minimum of 100 persons / R 182.90 minimum of 120 persons
R 186.45 minimum of 150 persons / R 176.62 minimum of 200 persons
ALL PRICES ARE VAT INCLUSIVE
Straven Court Menu Option 3
Plated Starter
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Wrap
Accompanied by a Lime and Coriander Dressing
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Plated Main Course
Roast deboned Leg of Lamb stuffed with Apricot and Pecan Nut
Served with Roast New Potatoes and Minted Rosemary Gravy
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Plated Dessert
Classic Tira Mi Su with Chocolate Cream
Tea and Coffee
R 253.48 minimum of 100 persons / R 240.40 minimum of 120 persons
R243.95 minimum of 150 persons / R 234.12 minimum of 200 persons
ALL PRICES ARE VAT INCLUSIVE
Straven Court Menu Option 4
Plated Starter
Brochette topped with Camembert and Bacon Bits drizzled with a Pecan Nut Dressing
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Plated Main Course
Fillet of Beef Rossini on a Garlic and Herb Crouton
Topped with Chicken Liver and Port Pâté served with Red Wine and Duo of Peppercorn Sauce
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Plated Dessert
White Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse Cake
Tea and Coffee
R 268.48 minimum of 100 persons / R 255.40 minimum of 120 persons
R 258.95 minimum of 150 persons / R 249.12 minimum of 200 persons
ALL PRICES ARE VAT INCLUSIVE
Straven Court Menu Option 5
Plated Starter
Hamblin’s Classic Mille-feuille of Oven-dried Tomato, Grilled Mushrooms and Aubergine
Served with a Basil Pesto and a Garden Salad
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Plated Main Course
Red Wine and Rosemary Braised Lamb Shank served on a bed of Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic and Herb Pomme Puree and Pan Gravy
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Plated Dessert
Duo of Chocolate Mousse topped with Citrus Coulis and Mascarpone
Tea and Coffee
R 250.48 minimum of 100 persons / R 237.40 minimum of 120 persons
R 240.95 minimum of 150 persons / R 231.12 minimum of 200 persons
ALL PRICES ARE VAT INCLUSIVE