Weddings & Special Occasions

Weddings at Merricks General Wine Store

Thank you for considering our venue for your wedding.�Merricks General Wine Store dates back to the rural 1920’s era, & our building still stands with its two front gable bays & shady veranda all built in simple vernacular materials.� The store’s location is at the foot of the beautiful equestrian trail from Red Hill & looks out over the magnificence of Westernport Bay.

There are two large rooms with high ceilings & comfortable wooden floors, each opening onto decks. There are two fireplaces – one inside & outside. The kitchen is led by Patric Repellin, the menu has a country feel with French inspiration.� The regional wines match beautifully with her menu, especially the vineyards represented at MGWS - Baillieu Vineyard, Elgee Park as well as a select range of Friends and Neighbours.�

PackagesPlease peruse our entertaining options, & speakdirectly to our us, so that your event is tailored to your needs.�

Canapé & Supper Selection

Canapé SelectionCold

freshly shucked oysters w lime, ginger & vodka granitemarinated prawn w chilli, lemon & corriandertuna tartare w wasabi mayonnaise salmon gravlax on corn fritter w horseradish creamchilled gazpachio w goats cheese creampork & cranberry terrine w bangali chutneyjamon serrano w rock melon (wrapped)goats cheese cream and smoked paprika on croutons

Hot caramelized onion & olive pissaladièremini grass fed beef burgermarinated & grilled lamb skewergruyère cheese gougèresalted cod brandade fritter w aiolimini quiche lorraine

Supper Selection

mushroom & parmesan risottoseafood curry with steamed ricebeef Bourguignon w pomme puréelamb tagine w couscous

Canapé & Supper Selection

$60 per person Choice of six canapéscanapés will circulate for 2 hours

additional or dessert canapés $12 per person

$80 per person Six canapés and supper canapés will circulate for 3 hoursfollowed by individual supper dishes or grazing table

$85 per person Three courses from our menu selectionChoice of 2 entrees, 2 mains & 2 dessertsBread & local olive oil, sides for the tableTea & coffee

Additional items:Cheese Platter $12 per personAdded Canapés $12 per personWedding cake as dessert $8 per person

Dinner Packages

Midweek Dinner *excluding public holidays$70 per person3 courses seasonal menu entreé / main / dessertno choice, sharing or individual

Dinner Menu Selection

Entréehouse cured salmon gravlax w tiny capers and horseradish creampulled duck confit salad w fennel, roasted carrots, almond & pomegranatevine – ripened tomato salad w goats cheese & aged balsamic dressingentrée platter to share: (a selection of entrée and charcuterie) local mussel escabèche w vegetables, salted cod brandade fritter & aioli

MainO’Connor scotch fillet w potato gratin dauphinois, butter “café de Paris”seared market fish fillet w spiced cauliflower purée, shellfish & saffron saucebraised ox cheek Bourguignon w pommes cocottesroasted free range chicken leg w sautéed muchroom, pancetta & kipfler potato, rosemary jus.� slow roasted pork shoulder w braised white beans, fennel & sage vegetarian options on request

Dessert vanilla crème brulée

nougat parfait w seasonal fruit

lemon, meringue tarte

chocolate delice

cheese plate

Beverages Packages

$50 per person

Soft drinks, fruit juice & sparkling water

Sparkling: Australian Sparkling Wine

Beer: James Boag’s Premium, Coopers Pale Ale, Cas-cade Premium Light Beer

White, Red & Sweet Wine: One selection of each from a limited selection of our wine list

$70 per person

Soft drinks, fruit juice & sparkling water

Sparkling: One selection from our wine list

White & Red Wine: Two selections of each from our wine list

Dessert: One selection from our wine list

Beer & Cider: James Boag’s Premium, Coopers Pale Ale, Red Hill Brewery Golden Ale or Scotch Ale, Mock Red Hill Cider, Mornington Peninsula Brewery Pale Ale or Witbier and Cascade Premium Light

Brunch Menu Selection

Brunch menu tailored to your guestsBefore or after your function, sharing brunch with your family and friends in our heritage store.� Brunch

For groups of over 20 $35 per person

To start- merricks muesli w seasonal fruit & vanilla yoghurt

To follow (shared or alternate)

sweet corn fritters w bacon, tomato & rocket

toasted banana bread w berries & maple mascarpone

juice tea & espresso coffee

Terms and Conditions

BeveragesWine, beer, soft drinks are charged on consumption or choose from our beverage packages.�

Booking your function at Merricks General StoreWe anticipate there will be details that you wish for your function that are not listed.� We are happy to tailor your event package to accommodate your individual requirements.�

After our initial meeting we will hold your booking date open for 7 days upon which a $1,000 deposit is required to secure your booking.� This deposit is refundable until 30 days prior to the function date.�

The menu is a seasonal representation and may be subject to change.�Menu and dietary requirements must be confirmed 14 days prior to the event.The final number of guests attending must be confirmed 7 days prior to the event, charges will be based on this number. Balance of payment is due on confirmation of the final numbers.

For evening events

The bar and music will finish at 11pm and guests must be departed by midnight due to our licensing restrictions.