MCEC Cocktail Menu User Guide

: August 10, 2024
: mcec

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Cocktail Menu
Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Selecting a Package:
2. Exploring Dishes:
3. Placing an Order:
4. Enjoying the Event:
- FAQ:
Q: Are there options for vegetarians or individuals with
Q: Are prices inclusive of GST?
Q: Is there an additional charge for events on Sundays or

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Specifications:

Product Name: Cocktail Menu Guide
Price Range: $43.80 – $86.50 per person
Options: One-Hour Package, Two-Hour Package, Three-Hour
Package, Meet in Melbourne Package
Dietary Options: Vegetarian (V), Vegan-Friendly (VF),
Gluten-Friendly (GF)
Additional Information: Other dietary requirements can be
catered for upon request. A 15% surcharge applies for Sunday and
public holiday events. All prices are inclusive of GST.

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Selecting a Package:

Choose from the available packages based on the duration and
pricing that suits your event.

2. Exploring Dishes:

Review the diverse dishes available in the menu guide, noting
any dietary preferences or restrictions indicated.

3. Placing an Order:

Contact the designated service provider to place your order,
specifying the package and any special dietary requirements.

4. Enjoying the Event:

During the event, indulge in the delicious food options provided
in the selected package, celebrating moments with your guests.

FAQ:

Q: Are there options for vegetarians or individuals with

dietary restrictions?

A: Yes, the menu includes options for vegetarians (V),
vegan-friendly (VF), and gluten-friendly (GF) dishes. Other dietary
requirements can also be catered for upon request.

Q: Are prices inclusive of GST?

A: Yes, all prices mentioned in the menu guide are inclusive of
GST.

Q: Is there an additional charge for events on Sundays or

public holidays?

A: Yes, a 15% surcharge applies for Sunday and public holiday
events.

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Sichuan roasted duck breast wrapped in a traditional pancake

Bring Melbourne to your event
Melbourne, where culture, creativity, and flavour collide to create unforgettable moments. Explore diverse dishes and inclusive packages, celebrating our city’s vibrant community.

Design your Canapé Package
One-Hour Package
$43.80 per person
Select
Two x Cold Canapés Three x Hot Canapés (see items)
Two-Hour Package
$52.50 per person
Select
Three x Cold Canapés Three x Hot Canapés One x Substantial Canapés One x Sweet Canapés (see items)

Three-Hour Package
$59.50 per person
Select
Three x Cold Canapés Three x Hot Canapés Two x Substantial Canapés One x Sweet Canapés (see items)
Additional canapé $7 per item Additional substantial canapé $10.50 per item

Meet in Melbourne
$86.50 per person
Two-hour all-inclusive food and beverage package
(see details)

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Cold Canapés
Beef tartare with confit egg yolk and mountain pepper GF
Sashimi salmon, sushi donut with kewpie and sesame GF
Poached chicken rice paper roll with Vietnamese mint and nuoc cham dipping sauce
Gruyere gougères with black truffle custard V
Coffin Bay oysters with buttermilk dressing and sea parsley oil GF
Chicken and charred corn taco with guacamole and salted ricotta
Duck liver parfait toast with cherry gel and pistachio
Spiced sweet potato and black bean tostada with chipotle and coriander V | VF | GF
Sweet tomato tart with basil and olive gravel V | VF | GF
Compressed watermelon, rose water, candy pistachios, coconut labne and pomegranate V | VF | GF
Hot Canapés
Potato spun prawns with native thyme and caper aioli GF
Angus beef burger with American cheese and burger sauce
Lychee cuttlefish bites with ink mayo and micro parsley
Smoked ham and mozzarella empanada with red chimichurri
Steamed chicken and sweetcorn siu mai with yellow bean dressing
Mac and cheese croquettes with basil aioli V
Beef bourguignon pie with smoked tomato relish and bacon crumb
Buffalo cauliflower bites with ranch dressing and dill V | VF | GF
Spiced chickpea and vegetable pie with bush tomato relish V | VF | GF
Sweetcorn and purple kale fritter with spring onion relish V | VF | GF

Substantial Canapés
Za’atar braised lamb tagine with preserved lemon couscous and pistachio labne
Harissa spiced chicken skewers with minted yoghurt and pomegranate GF
Birria pulled Wagyu beef quesadilla with grated Oaxaca and jalapeno relish
Chicken and prawn gyoza with chilli crisp and spring onion
Yellow duck curry spring roll with kaffir lime coconut cream sauce
Sweet potato ravioli, beurre noisette toasted hazelnut and fried sage V
Spiced potato and spring onion bonda with crispy curry leaf V | VF | GF
Saffron bomba rice with smoked pimento, piquillo pepper, black olive and green peas V | VF | GF
Baby king brown mushroom bourguignon with olive oil mash potato and gremolata V | VF | GF
Roast butternut pumpkin arancini with tomato fondue and fried basil V | VF | GF
Sweet Canapés
(V | VF | GF)
Blood orange and dark chocolate tart
Chocolate and berry tart Passionfruit and caramel tart Banana and hazelnut cake, coffee,
and whiskey mousse
Lemon and raspberry brownie

Duck liver parfait toast with cherry gel and pistachio
V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly Please note Other dietary requirements can be catered for upon request. A 15 per cent surcharge applies for Sunday and public holiday events. All prices are inclusive of GST. Applicable across the entire menu.

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Meet in Melbourne
$86.50 per person , all inclusive package

Our tasty welcome package is the perfect kickoff for your multi-day conference. Get ready for a delicious journey that sparks excitement from the start.

Fromage L’Artisan Crafted by third-generation French cheesemaker Matthieu Megard, L’Artisan cheese showcases the terroir of the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy a cheese selection served with fruit, nuts and house-baked sourdough bread

Two-Hour Package
A selection of classic wines from our cellar including beer and non-alcoholic drinks, as per our Beverage Manager’s selection. The classic package includes:
One sparkling wine One white wine One red wine One rosé One beer One non- alcoholic beer One seltzer A selection of soft drinks and juices

Menu

Cold

Hot

Fromage L’Artisan Crafted by third-generation French cheesemaker Matthieu Megard, L’Artisan cheese showcases the unique aspects of the Great Ocean Road region. Enjoy a cheese selection served with fruit, nuts and house-baked sourdough bread V
Roving Oyster Shucker A roaming culinary experience of freshly shucked Australian pacific and rock oysters with condiments including lemon, tabasco sauce and vinaigrette GF Large party? With more than 100 guests, experience our Roving Oyster shuckers. Smaller event? Expecting under 100 guests, enjoy open oysters circulated at your event.
Green mango, sambal and edamame rice paper roll with palm sugar dipping sauce V | VF | GF

Roasted cauliflower, currants and pine nut empanada with traditional chimichurri V | VF
Sichuan roasted duck breast wrapped in a traditional pancake
Activation Station
Market Dumplings Selection of dumplings with soy sauce, chilli crisp and spring onion
Lemongrass beef dumpling Chicken and prawn siu mai Shiitake and ginger gyoza V
The Pie Shop Selection of pies from our bakery oven
Chunky beef Mushroom and cheddar cheese V
Sweet Canapé Tiramisu tartlet with espresso coffee and mascarpone cheese V | GF

V | Vegetarian VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

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Alcoholic Beverage Packages

Select from our collection of local wines, craft beers and seltzers.

Classic Package
(per person)
1 hour $28 2 hours $37 3 hours $45 4 hours $53 5 hours $60
+ Additional half hour $6.50 per person
Standard Inclusions
One ETCH Native flavoured sparkling water
One classic sparkling wine One classic white wine One classic red wine One classic rosé One standard beer One non-alcoholic beer One seltzer Variety of soft drinks and juices Carafes of water

Premium Package
(per person)
1 hour $35 2 hours $43.50 3 hours $52 4 hours $59.50 5 hours $67
+ Additional half hour $6.50 per person
Standard Inclusions
One ETCH Native flavoured sparkling water
One Naked Life mocktail One premium sparkling wine One premium white wine One premium red wine One premium rosé One non-alcoholic sparkling wine One standard beer One premium beer One non-alcoholic beer One seltzer Variety of soft drinks and
flavoured water Variety of fruit juices Carafes of water

Executive Package
(per person)
1 hour $43 2 hours $52 3 hours $60 4 hours $68 5 hours $75
+ Additional half hour $6.50 per person
Standard Inclusions
One signature Four Pillars Gin & Tonic can
One ETCH Native flavoured sparkling water
One Naked Life mocktail One executive sparkling wine One executive white wine One executive red wine One executive rosé One non-alcoholic sparkling wine Two premium beers One non-alcoholic beer One seltzer Variety of soft drinks and
flavoured water Variety of fruit juices Carafes of water

Upgrade
Upgrade your Classic or Premium package by adding our Four Pillars canned mixers for $7 per person upon arrival.
Select one
Rare Dry Gin and Tonic (5.1%) – 250ml Bloody Shiraz Gin and Tonic (5.1%) – 250ml Fresh Yuzu Gin & Soda (5.1%) – 250ml
Alternatively, you can pre-purchase a selected quantity for $14.50 each.

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Cocktails and Mocktails

Add a pre selected amount of cocktails to your beverage package.

Standard Cocktails
$15 each
Select up to two
Espresso Martini Aether vodka, Kahlua, espresso, cocktail syrup and coffee beans
Margarita Batanga Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, lime juice and fresh lime
Negroni Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, Campari, Rosso Vermouth, amaretto and fresh orange
French 75 Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, lemon juice, and prosecco with a lemon twist

Signature Cocktails
$20 each
Select up to two
Clover Club Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and fresh raspberries
Rye Is The Business Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup and fresh mint
Bloody Gin Sour Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin, lemon juice, cocktail syrup and fresh lemon
Blackberry Margarita Batanga Tequila Blanco, Chambord, lime juice, Triple Sec and fresh lime

Mocktails
Naked Life Mocktails
$7 each Gin and Tonic Italian Spritz Caribbean, Lime and Soda
Upgrade
Elevate your event with our Four Pillars activation station when you order minimum 400 of our signature Four Pillars gin cocktails — Clover Club or Bloody Gin Sour. You decide the mix.

Clover Club Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, lemon juice, raspberry syrup and fresh raspberries

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Classic Wines
Sparkling
Cloud Street Sparkling NV, Victoria Rococo Sparkling, King Valley
White
Pettavel Viognier 2022, Yarra Valley Redbank `Victorian Selection’ Pinot
Grigio 2023, King Valley St Ignatius CW Contemplation
Chardonnay 2020, Pyrenees

Red
Re-Write the Rules’ Pinot Noir 2022, Pyrenees St Ignatius CW Contemplation Shiraz 2018, Pyrenees Trentham EstateThe Family’ Nero D’Avola 2020, Murray Darling
Rosé
Mitchelton `The Bend’ Rosé 2021, Goulburn Valley

Premium Wines

Sparkling
Scotchman’s Hill Swan Bay Prosecco, Geelong King Valley
Balgownie NV Brut, Yarra Valley
White
Bellarine Estate James’ Paddock Chardonnay, Geelong Bellarine Peninsula
John Gehrig Riesling 2019, King Valley Michelini Italian Selection Pinot Grigio
2023, Alpine Valley

Red
Blue Pyrenees Estate Section 1 Shiraz 2020, Pyrenees
La Cantina Dolcetto 2022, King Valley Helen & Joey `Alena’ Pinot Noir 2022,
Yarra Valley
Rosé
Tahbilk Grenache Mourvedre Rosé, Goulburn Valley

Executive Wines
Sparkling
Nomads Garden Prosecco, King Valley Tahbilk Coueslant Chardonnay Pinot
Noir Sparkling, Goulburn Valley
White
Fenian Wines Pinot Gris 2023, Mornington Peninsula
Levantine Hill Glen Garvald Chardonnay 2022, Yarra Valley

Red
In Dreams Pinot Noir 2022, Yarra Valley Sally’s Paddock Sasha Cabernet Shiraz,
Pyrenees
Rosé
Levantine Hill Glen Garvald Rosé 2022, Yarra Valley

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Beer and Seltzer
Standard Beer
Stomping Ground Laneway Lager (4.7%) VF
Mountain Goat Pale Ale (4.8%) VF
Premium Beer
Good Land Good Lager (5%) VF Urban Alley Urban Ale (4.2%) VF
Seltzer
Moon Dog Fizzer Piney Limey VF | GF
Non-Alcoholic
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Bridge Road Free Time (<0.5%) VF
Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Vinada Sparkling Chardonnay
ETCH Native Flavoured Sparkling Water
Finger Lime & Lemon Myrtle VF Mountain Pepperberry & Raspberry VF
VF | Vegan-Friendly GF | Gluten-Friendly

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