Banquet Menus - Cairns Convention Centre

fresh regional producemenuCAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE

welcomeIn line with our food philosophy our newmenu has an even greater emphasis on thewonderful array of produce that grows inTropical North Queensland.By sourcing the region’struly unique foods whichinclude wild and farmedseafood, lush dairy products,tasty beef and pork, poultry,macadamia nuts, coffee, tea,spices, hearty traditional and Asianvegetables, fresh salad staples and exotictropical fruits, we are able to offer the bestlocally grown produce to our guests.The Cairns Convention Centre is worldrenowned for its unique brand of tropicalhospitality. We lookforward to working withyou to delivermemorable culinaryexperiences for yourdelegates.Perry StevensEXECUTIVE CHEF

From the naturally exotic Daintree rainforest regionjust north of Cairns, comes the world’s first Australianorigin chocolate made from locally grown cocoa, sugarand dairy product. The spectacular flavours andproperties of the chocolate and cocoa products are partlydue to the unique ecosystem of the Daintree region.breakfast

eakfastEarly StartHealthy StartPersonal Buffet BreakfastAssorted Flakey Danish Pastries,Croissants and Homemade Muffins@ $12.00 per personMixed Mareeba Nut Treacle Muffinwith Bush Lemon Frost@ $11.00 per personEnglish Muffin Filled with Eye Bacon,Egg and Cheddar@ $16.00 per personSelection of Cereals and GrainsStewed Prunes, Pears, Apples andPeachesNatural and Coconut YoghurtsFresh Tropical FruitsSultanas, Dates and Raw NutsFresh Fruit JuicesFreshly Brewed Coffee and Tea@ $26.00 per personFreshly Baked Croissants,Danish Pastries and MuffinsSliced Tropical FruitsChampagne Ham, Tableland Cheddarand Freshly Baked RollsBacon, Cream Cheese andChive Frittata with Tomato CompotFreshly Brewed Coffee and TeaFresh Fruit Juices@ $30.00 per personFreshly Brewed Coffee & Tea

Ninety percent of Australia’s coffee is grownin the region surrounding Cairns.morning & afternoon tea

morning & afternoon teaCHOOSE ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING :Sweet OfferingsMini Tolga Butternut Scones with FreshLime ButterShanty Creek and Almond Drops withWhipped Strawberry ButterWalnut and Raisin Scones withSkybury Coffee ButterKuranda Honey Lemon Cake withCaramel IcingMixed Berry SliceHomemade Spiced Apple CrumbleMuffinRich Chocolate Macadamia BrowniesChocolate Dipped Coffee VienneseFresh Citrus Shortbreads with LemonSugarFreshly Baked Anzac BiscuitsBowen Mango and Coconut IceSpiced Pumpkin Delice with ChocolateCrumbCoconut Cake with Pineapple FrostingSavoury MomentsAtherton Sweet Potato and SmokedCheddar Damper with Bush TomatoChutneyCarrot and Zucchini Muffins withWhipped Chive CheesePeppered Corn and Reggiano Damperwith Herb ButterParmesan and Herb Straws withAssorted DipsMinted Onion TartletsGallo Cheese Pinwheels with SpicedFruit ChutneyBush Spiced Tomato and CheeseSavoury SconesAll Served with Freshly Brewed Coffee,Tea and Pocket Fruit@ $9.30 per person

lunch

stand up buffet :tabletop buffet :Originating in South America and commonlymistaken for a vegetable, the avocado is a fruit.Selected varieties have been planted extensivelythroughout the Atherton Tablelands just west ofCairns and form the basis of a significantcommercial industry in the region.

lunch : standup buffetSELECT TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING + ONE SALAD SETSomething cold @ $34.00 per personCaesar Style Salad topped with SpicedBiboohra Chicken and CroutonsShaved Leg of Junee Lamb with BabySpinach, Roasted Onions and MintedPeas finished in Misty MountainYoghurt (GF)Yellow Fin Tuna, Kipfler, KalamataOlives and Vine Ripened Tomato Saladwith Pommery Dijonnaise (GF)Soused Reef Mackeral on SaffronSoaked Vegetables with Lemon PaprikaDressing (GF)Grilled Eggplant, Mushrooms andCapsicum Ragout on Black Eye Beans(V)(GF)Chickpea and MediterraneanVegetables in Almond Oil and SpicedRaisin Dressing (V)(GF)Slow Cooked Marinated Kilcoy Beef inThai Spices with Fire RoastedCapsicum and Rice Noodles (GF)Seared Strips of Biboohra Chicken,Caramelised Onion and Baby Spinachin Walnut Oil (GF)SELECT TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING + ONE SALAD SETSomething hot @ $36.00 per personBiboohra Chicken Saute ProvençaleFinished with Gallo Feta, Rice Pilaf(GF)Slow Cooked Tableland Beef withCaramelised Onions, RoastedCapsicum and Olives (GF)Spiced Atherton Potato and PeasFinished with Tomato and Onion(V)(GF)Goujons of Reef Fish Rolled inCoconut Crumb with Chilli LimeMayonnaiseMarinated Tableland Beef in SilkwoodPepper and Tomato Jus with Lima BeanSaute (GF)Sweet Potato, Broad Bean and SpinachTagine with Savoury Cous Cous (V)Seared Biboohra Chicken, Mushroomand Spinach in Misty Mountain CreamSauce and Roasted Atherton Chats(GF)Cajun Crumbed Reef Fish Goujonswith Lemon TartareCauliflower, Leek and Sweet PotatoGratin in Gallo Cheese Sauce (V)Simmered Butter Chicken (GF)Slow Cooked Beef Madras withPapadums (GF)Lamb Vindaloo Finished with MistyMountain Yoghurt and Cucumber Raita(GF)Chickpea and Mixed Vegetable Kormawith DahlA stand up menu may be altered to a sit down event for an additional cost of $4.80 per person.

Salad Sets SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWINGTraditionalGarden SaladChat Potato SaladBaby BeetrootTableland SlawTomato and Basil(V)(GF)FavouritesPontiac, Egg and Gherkin SaladCaesar Salad BarRoma Tomato, Spanish Onion andKalamataSavoury Rice, Almond, Spinach andSultanaRocket, Pumpkin and PepitaLifestyleSweet Potato, Mushroom and OnionSaladRocket, Pinenut and Parmesan inHoney Mustard DressingSpiral Noodle, Feta and CapsicumSaladTomato and Bocconcini with GreenOnionsGreen Bean, Walnut and RaspberrySaladExoticSavoury Cous Cous with CuminDressingBlackened Zucchini, Capsicum andOnionMixed Asian Leaves with Sprouts andPeasRed Cabbage, Pecan Nut and DatesRice Noodle, Black Sesame andCoriander SaladSouthernSpiced Yam and Corn SaladChicory, Walnut and Celery in CiderVinegarCauliflower, Carrot and Zucchini inCurry DressingRice, Capsicum and Green OnionSaladColeslawQueenslanderAvocado, Grapefruit and SilkwoodPepper SaladAtherton Potato and CaramelisedOnion in Tumeric DressingCos Lettuce, Flaked Shanty CreekAlmond and Scorched Pear SaladShredded Cabbage, Carrot and Onionin Chili Coconut DressingTomato and Garlic Chive SaladextrasFreshly Sliced Tropical Fruits withGagarra Honey Glaze@ $5.00 per personScorched Pineapple and Coconut Cake@ $5.00 per personBaskets of Whole Fruits@ $4.50 per personBeverage PackJugs of Assorted Soft Drinks&Fresh Juice@ $5.00 per person

lunch

lunch : table top buffetSELECT TWO SALADS:SELECT TWO MAIN DISHES:SELECT TWO SIDES:Green Bean, Walnut and RaspberrySaladRocket, Pinenut and Parmesan SaladPontiac, Pinenut and Gherkin SaladRoma Tomato, Spanish Onion andKalamata SaladTurmeric Rice, Baby Spinach, Almondand Sultana SaladRoasted Mediterranean VegetableSaladAtherton Chat Potato and TomatoNiçoiseSpiral Noodle, Gallo Feta andCapsicum SaladSeared Fillet of Reef Fish Topped withPrawns and Safron Butter Sauce (GF)Eggplant and Zucchini Ratatouille withHerb Damper (V)Marinated Tableland Beef in SilkwoodPepper and Tomato Jus (GF)Biboohra Chicken Provençale Finishedwith Gallo Feta (GF)Goujons of Reef Fish Rolled inCoconut Crumb with Chili LimeMayonnaiseSeared Rib Fillet Steaks withCaramalised Onions and WhippedCafé Butter (GF)Cauliflower, Leek and Sweet PotatoGratin with Vintage Gallo Cheddar (V)Seared Biboohra Chicken, Mushroomand Spinach in Misty Mountain CreamSauce (GF)Lima Bean, Bacon and Onion Sauté(GF)Roasted Atherton Pontiac PotatoesFinished in Misty Mountain Cream andHerbs (V)Savoury Rice Pilaf Finished withScorched Garlic Oil (V)Chickpea and Yam Tagine Finishedwith Almonds (GF)Saffron Linguini in Rocket Pesto (V)Mixed Grill of Tuscan Vegetables withTruffle Oil (GF)(V)Steamed Tableland Vegetables (GF)(V)Kipfler, Green Bean and KalamataNisçoise (GF)(V)Freshly Baked Bread Rolls and FreshlyBrewed Coffee and Tea IncludedFinish with Fresh Fruit Platters@ $47.00 per personSERVICE DURATION 1 1/2 HOURSWe would be delighted to provide a costingshould you require longer service.

Sugar cane is a member of the grass family and has been grownin Cairns since 1882. Ninety five percent of Australia’s sugarcane is grown in Queensland and 85% is exported.cocktail functions

cocktail functionsRainforest Canape @ $12.00 per personChoose Three:Smoked Ocean Trout and Chive Creamin Onion DamperHoisin Duck and Shallot CupsAdd Four Hot:@ $16.00 per personAsparagus and Peanut Rolls (V)Spiced Lamb Koftas with MintedYoghurt (GF)Galloland Camembert and Strawberryon Walnut Melba (V)Tableland Pumpkin Mousse onPumpernickel with Spiced Peanuts (V)Reef Prawn and Guaccamole withCajun Mayonnaise in Pastry CupsCarpaccio of Beef with Parmesan andPesto CrostiniMoroccan Spiced Gallo Silk on DriedDate (V)(GF)Duck Liver Parfait and Baguette withOnion MarmaladeThai Sesame Chicken Patties (GF)Mini Yellow Tail Tuna Hollandaise TartsGround Tableland Beef Cups Toppedwith Grated PotatoPersian Feta and Baby Spinach Falafel(GF)(V)Szechuan Pepper Chicken with Tomatoand Chili Jam (GF)Goujons of Reef Fish and CoconutLime DipSERVICE DURATION 1 1/2 HOURSWe would be delighted to provide a costingshould you require longer service.

corporate mix

corporate mixCold Platters Of:Cups and SaucesParma Ham, Fig and Mint CrostiniIndividual Cups of:Reef Fish Ceviche, Chilli LimeMayonnaise (GF)Whipped Duck Liver Parfait andCiabattaSilkwood Pepper and Mango Shots(V)(GF)Avocado, Gallo Tilsit and HazlenutSalads (V)(GF)Flat Breads, Olives and Dukka (V)Mushroom and Pea Risotto (V)(GF)Tortelini Pesto with Freshly GratedParmesan (V)(GF)Biboohra Chicken in Spiced PeanutSauce(GF)Beef Madras with Minted Yoghurt (GF)Crumbed Reef Fish on Fries@ $43.00 per personSERVICE DURATION 2 1/2 HOURSWe would be delighted to provide a costingshould you require longer service.

tableland marketmenu

entree :mains :dessert :

entree

entreeBreadsOnion and Garlic Ciabatta withBalsamic and Olive Oil@ $1.60 per personTurkish Bread with Roasted Garlic andChilli Oil@ $1.60 per personEntreesMareeba Avocado and Ruby GrapefruitSalad with Steamed Reef Prawns andCajun Mayonnaise@ $17.00 per personBaked Gallo Feta Tartlet Topped withHerb Roasted Cherry Tomatoes andKalamatas, Rocket Pesto@ $17.00 per personSpiced Breast of Biboohra Chicken onPecan and Pinenut Cous Cous withPumpkin Chutney@ $18.00 per personChilli Soused Fillet of Reef Fish onRoasted Tomato Compot, Finished withLemon Capsicum Oil@ $20.00 per personSpears of Asparagus with Goats CheeseBake, Vincotto and Peppered PuffPastry@ $19.00 per personSeared Reef Prawns and Cured Tunawith Coconut 'Slaw', Peanut andAvocado Tartare, Chilli Oil@ $20.00 per personCarpaccio of Volcanic Fillet of Beeffrom Morganbury Farm with Parmesanand Fresh Basil Pesto@ $20.00 per personChicken Liver Parfait with HomemadePiccalilli and Ciabatta@ $18.00 per person

The region surrounding Cairns is a feast for the senses.The rolling hills are covered in tropical fruit and teaplantations, farms, wineries and boutique dairies and thecoast is home to some of the best seafood in the world.mains

mainsBaked Fillet of Crimson Snapper withKipfler, Spinach and Onion Sauté,Lemon Butter Sauce (GF)@ $38.00 per personRoast Supreme of Biboohra Chicken onPontiac and Pancetta Saute, MustardDill Cream and Asparagus (GF)@ $32.00 per personEastern Spiced Vegetable Torte onSauce Tagine with Wilted Spinach(V)(GF)@ $32.00 per personSeared Tenderloin of Beef withAtherton Potato and Onion Mash,Tomato Jus and Beans (GF)@ $40.00 per personSeared Breast of Biboohra Chicken onMascarpone Polenta, Roma TomatoCoulis and Mushroom Onion Sauté(GF)@ $32.00 per personConfit of Duck in Black Cherry Jus withGingered Mash and Mixed Pea Sauté(GF)@ $37.00 per personSlow Cooked Brandied Veal Wrappedin Filo Pastry with Sweet Potato Rostiand Buttered Peas@ $38.00 per personBaked Fillet of Nannygai on GratedYam and Onion, Brocolli Pesto andGrilled Eggplant (GF)@ $37.00 per personSeared Fillet of Saddletail on GratedKumera and Green Onion with CurryButter Sauce and Broccolini (GF)@ $37.00 per personRoasted Volcanic Fillet of Beef withSpiced Nantua Butter Sauce SautéedPontiacs and Crispy Onions (GF)@ $39.00 per person

The Atherton Tablelands, just west of Cairnsis home to many boutique dairies producinga wonderful array of organic, awardwinning products.dessert & cheese

dessert & cheeseFresh Lime Tart with MacadamiaTreacle and Macerated Strawberries@ $20.00 per personBaked White Chocolate Cheesecakewith Scorched Oranges and Irish Cream@ $20.00 per personSkybury Coffee and ChocolateMarquise with Mt. Uncle Rum Syrupand Hazlenut Croquant@ $20.00 per personHomemade Pavlova with CoconutMisty Mountain Cream and BerryCompot@ $20.00 per personMixed Shanty Creek Nut Caramel Slicewith Gagarra Honey Glaze andEmerald Creek Vanilla Ice Cream@ $21.00 per personCoffee Fudge and Mango Mousse Cakewith Raspberry Glaze@ $20.00 per personPatisseries Favourites PlatterSelection of Mini Cakes, Pastries andTartlets with Vanilla AnglaiseChocolate Platter@ $23.00 per personChocolate Trio of White ChocolateChessecake, Mini Choux andChocolate Coffee Truffle Cake@ $23.00 per personGallo Dairyland CheesePlatterHeritage Cheddar, Gallozola and BaciBrie with Assorted Biscuits andHomemade ChutneyCombination Platter@ $23.00 per personSelection of Mini Cakes, Pastries andTartlets with Vanilla Anglaise&Heritage Cheddar, Gallozola and BaciBrie with Assorted Biscuits andHomemade Chutney@ $23.00 per personFreshly Brewed Coffee and Tea toFinish

everages

everage packagesPER PERSON 1 HOUR ............11/2 HOURS ....2 HOURS ..........3 HOURS ........4 HOURS ..........5 HOURSSTANDARD $22.50........$25.40........$28.60........$34.50........$38.50........$44.40PREMIUM $25.20........$29.60........$32.70........$38.50........$44.50........$50.40StandardWines from Australia’s finest vinyards :Rothbury Sparkling CuveeRothbury Sauvignon BlancRothbury Shiraz CabernetIncluding :Draught Beer, Soft Drinks and JuicePremiumPremium Wines from Australia’sleading wine makers:Lorimer Chardonnay Pinot NoirSelect a White Wine from:~ Lorimer Semillon~ Lorimer Sauvignon Blanc~ Lorimer ChardonnaySelect a Red Wine from:~ Lorimer Cabernet Merlot~ Lorimer ShirazIncluding :Draught Beer, Soft Drinks and Juicebeverages on consumptionBY THE GLASSHouse Sparkling $8.00House White $8.00House Red $8.00Draught Beer $7.00Draught Beer (Light) $6.50Soft Drink $4.00Juice $5.00Mineral Water $4.00

special attentionThe Cairns Convention Centre takes particular care to caterfor specialised dietary needs including Kosher and Halal.Our team of professionals take great pride in the preparationof a variety of menus. Planning is important to ensure thatyour event is the most successful ever.Our Catering Team welcome the opportunity to discuss anyspecial requirements you may have.All rates are quoted in Australian dollars and are inclusive ofGoods and Services Tax (GST).Please Note :A 20% surcharge on total food and beverage may beapplicable to functions held on public holidays.All prices are effective from 1 January 2013 - 31 December2013 and are subject to alteration or increase.CAIRNSCONVENTIONCENTRECnr Wharf & Sheridan StreetsCairns Queensland AustraliaCorrespondence to:PO Box 8084 CairnsQueensland 4870 AustraliaT : (07) 4042 4200 Intl Code: (617)F : (07) 4052 1152E : sales@cairnsconvention.com.auwww.cairnsconvention.com.auA Queensland Government initiative operatedby AEG Ogden (Cairns) Pty Ltd