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AT GRAND MERCURE WELLINGTON

CELEBRATIONSCHRISTMAS

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FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS BY FORAGE

Private celebrations, both large and intimate, are social and memorable occasions and menus at Forage Kitchen + Bar feature the very best festive seasonal and local produce in a stylish setting. For families, friends and colleagues alike, Forage provides timeless dining experiences for festive season celebrations.


CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH MENU

$120 per personGlass of bubbles on arrival or glass of sparkling grape juice

Artisan bread selection with salted butter medallions and house made dips

SOUP

Tomato and coconut

ANTIPASTO SELECTION

Continental, cured cuts of sliced meats, pâtés & selected condiments

SEAFOOD SELECTION

Poached Akaroa salmon with wasabi aioli and dill cream cheese (gf)Half shell Pacific oysters with Otaki lemons, Lea & Perrin sauce

Peel and eat prawns (gf)Marinated half shell Coromandel mussels (gf)

SALAD SELECTION

Cos lettuce with avocado, tomato, cucumber, snow pea shoots with garlic aioli (v)Tomato and buffalo mozzarella cheese salad, balsamic, cracked black pepper and olive oil

Israeli couscous salad with chopped apricots, peppers and lemon (v)Assorted sushi selection with soy sauce and wasabi

HOT SELECTION

Cauliflower and fennel gratin with mozzarella cheese (v)Agria potato and Kikorangi blue cheese croquettes (v)

Glazed baby carrots with maple and herbs (v)Dukkah dusted roast lamb rump on green pea purée (gf)

CHEF’S CARVING STATION

Manuka honey, citrus and cloves glazed Champagne ham with traditional apple sauceRoast turkey breast with cranberry stuffing

Roast O.P ribs with Yorkshire pudding and gravy

DESSERT SELECTION

Christmas pudding with eggnog custard and whipped vanilla bean creamChef ’s selection of sweet items

Chocolate fountain with cookies, seasonal fruits and marshmallowsKapiti cheese selection with dried fruits, nuts and crackers

Christmas tartlets

V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS


PRE-CHRISTMAS PLATED MENU

$60 per person Minimum numbers apply

Glass of bubbles on arrival

TO START

Artisan breads with butter medallions

ENTRÉE

Otaki Mushrooms and walnut pansottiwith rich tomato fricassee, shaved parmesan, Kalamata olives, micro watercress

MAIN

Turkey tenderloinswith tasty chestnut stuffing and wrapped in double smoked bacon

on a horseradish and potato purée, baby carrots and a mulled wine jusor

Heretaunga black Angus eye filletCreamed spinach amandine, pommes dauphinoise, shiraz demi glaze

DESSERT

Christmas pudding with brandy spiked eggnog custard, white chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream

orWhite chocolate and raspberry cheese cake with almond praline and caramel ice cream

TO FINISH

Tea infusions and freshly brewed coffeeChristmas mince tartlets

PRE-CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU

$39.95 per person

Artisan bread selection with salted butter

TO START

Tomato and coconut

ANTIPASTO SELECTION

Continental, cured cuts of sliced meats, pâtés and selected condiments

SEAFOOD SELECTION

Poached Akaroa salmon medallions with wasabi aioli and cream cheese (nuts)Shrimps dressed with cocktail sauce (gf)

Marinated NZ green lipped mussels in lemon and lime dressing (gf ,nuts)

SELECTION OF FRESH MARKET SALADS

Carrot and raisin salad with herb mustard dressings (v,gf)Tomato and buffalo mozzarella cheese salad with fresh basil, balsamic glazed

Iceberg lettuce with cocktail tomato, cucumber, green beans and red onion

FROM THE CARVERY

Pineapple and brown sugar glazed Champagne ham with apple relishand dark cranberry jus

HOT SELECTION

Roast turkey breast with cranberry stuffingRoast sirloin of Angus beef and grapes with tarragon sauce (gf, nut)

Steamed Otaki vegetables with Pomace olive oil and toasted nuts (v) (gf)Sautéed gourmet potatoes with onions, garlic and fresh thyme (v) (gf)

DESSERT SELECTION

Christmas pudding with brandy spiked eggnog custard and whipped vanilla bean creamChef ’s selection of sweet items

Fruit cocktail with Maraschino cherries

TO FINISH

Tea infusions and freshly brewed coffee and Christmas tartlets

V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS V - VEGETARIAN / GF - GLUTEN FREE / NUTS - CONTAINS NUTS


CHRISTMAS CANAPÉ SELECTION

Canapés functions are priced for a one hour duration

Please add $5 per person, per additional hour

Minimum numbers apply

Three Hot / Three Colds $26 per personFour Hot / Four Cold $28 per person

Five Hot / Five Cold $29.50 per person

COLD

Spicy eggplant, mushroom and hummus tart (v) (nut)Mini polenta rounds with roasted tomato and walnut pesto (v) (gf)Cream cheese and grape bites coated in crusted pistachio nuts (v, gf)

Filo basket filled with smoked chicken apricot and capsicum chutney (nut)Wok fried prawns with a chilli mango and coriander salsa (gf)

Assorted sushi selection (gf)

HOT

Mini turkey sliders with brie and cranberry (nut)Champagne ham filled mini vol-au-vent with apricot relish (nut)

Sundried tomato and mozzarella arancini with truffle scented aioli (v)Mini beef mignon topped with béarnaise sauce (nut)

Satay chicken skewers (gf)Smoked salmon filled baby potatoes with chive cream cheese (gf)



PRE-CHRISTMAS MENU

$70 per person Minimum numbers apply

TO START

Artisan breads with butter medallions

ENTRÉE

Cream of cauliflower and blue cheese served with focaccia crostini and drizzled with avocado infuse oil (gf) (nut)or

Pan seared scallops served with a caper and Parma ham crumb, fennel and cucumber salad, almond skordallia (gf) or

Venison Carpaccio with beetroot gel, forest mushrooms salad, nut crumble and wasabi aioli (gf)

MAIN

Turkey tenderloinswith tasty chestnut stuffing and wrapped in double smoked bacon

on a horseradish and potato purée, baby carrots and a mulled wine jusor

Heretaunga black Angus eye filletCreamed spinach Amandine, pommes dauphinoise, shiraz demi glaze

DESSERT

Christmas pudding with brandy spiked eggnog custard, white chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream

orWhite chocolate and raspberry cheese cake

with almond praline, caramel ice cream

TO FINISH

Tea infusions and freshly brewed coffeeChristmas mince tarts


Organise your Christmas event call our team on tel: (04) 385 2119 or email: [email protected]

345 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, New ZealandPhone +64 (04) 385 9829 | Email [email protected]

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