Ballara Menu – Platinum and Diamond Sit Down Menu
Entrée
served with freshly baked dinner rolls
Entrees – Soup
Minestrone Soup
Traditional minestrone soup served with shaved parmesan & parmesan crisp
Asian Wonton Soup
Chicken broth with pork wontons and Asian greens
Pumpkin Soup
Roast pumpkin, caramelised onion topped with sour cream & croutons
Chicken and Corn Soup
Creamy chicken & corn soup with garlic butter croutons
Entrees – Pasta & Risotto
Chorizo and Roast Pumpkin Risotto
White wine creamy risotto with chorizo, roasted pumpkin, green peas & feta cheese
Duck, Merlot and Mushroom Ravioli
Duck, merlot & mushroom ravioli served with a reduced red wine, mushroom & pancetta sauce
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni with a tomato and basil Napoli and shaved parmesan
Gnocchi Fromage
Gnocchi with a mild gorgonzola cream sauce and roasted walnuts
Tortellini Boscaiola
Veal and sage tortellini with a creamy bacon and mushroom sauce
Pancetta and Mushroom Risotto
Creamy risotto with white wine, pancetta, mushroom, sundried tomato, spinach & Goat’s cheese
Entrées continued
Caramelised Pork Belly
Pork belly with aromatic sauce and Asian vegetable slaw
Sundried Tomato Arancini
Trio of arancini with spicy roasted bell pepper & tomato sugo
Teriyaki Barramundi
Fresh barramundi on wilted Asian greens and teriyaki sauce
Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Salad
Marinated lamb, served on a salad of semi-dried tomatoes, roasted sweet potato, mixed lettuce, topped with feta cheese and a sumac, citrus & honey
Moroccan Chicken
Dukkha spiced chicken served on a warm Moroccan style couscous with chickpeas, dried fruit & nuts, topped with a tomato and cardamom sauce
Pulled Beef Brisket
Slow cooked beef, smoky barbecue sauce on potato rosti, sriracha mayo and watercress, rocket & radish salad
Caramelised Onion Tart
Caramelised onion with Goat’s cheese tart, tomato chutney & reduced balsamic with roquette salad
Lamb Koftas
Cumin scented lamb koftas, tahini and honey yoghurt and minted couscous
Salmon Caprese
Salmon fillet topped with a fresh tomato, bocconcini & basil salad drizzled with balsamic & olive oil
Confit Five Spice Duck Salad
Rocket, watercress and mint salad with cucumber ribbons and pomegranate seeds, topped with confit duck leg and drizzled with a hoisin vinaigrette
Beef Rendeng
Slow cooked beef medallion in an aromatic coconut sauce with a cucumber herb salad and roti bread
Open Chicken Spring Roll
Marinated chicken strips, Asian herb and julienne salads with a ginger soy dressing
Mains
served with your choice of sides
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breast
Three cheese filled chicken breast, wrapped in prosciutto, with pesto sauce and creamy risotto
Rosemary and Porcini Lamb
Lamb backstrap marinated with garlic, rosemary and pomegranate molasses, served with a porcini, masala and rosemary sauce on rosemary & garlic potato mash
Miso Glazed Barramundi
Miso glazed barramundi with a wasabi aioli on a potato and green onion pancake
Beef Short Rib
Slow cooked beef short ribs served on pea smash with red wine teriyaki sauce & sweet Asian pickle
Scotch Fillet Steak (200gm)
Scotch fillet steak served on creamy potato mash with your choice of sauce: green peppercorn and brandy
OR red wine jus with caramelised onions OR creamy mushroom OR red wine teriyaki sauce with fried enoki
Eye Fillet Steak (250gm) (+$5.00pp)
Eye fillet with red wine jus and caramelised balsamic shallots, wilted spinach and potato galette
Coconut and Kaffir Lime Chicken
Chicken marinated in lime, chili & coriander, Thai inspired filling, jasmine rice and coconut & kaffir lime sauce
Ginger Soy Salmon
Seared salmon with a ginger soy sauce on skordalia mash
Lamb Shank
Lemon and rosemary lamb shank with mint gremolata on creamy polenta
Chicken Duxelle
Chicken breast with a bacon & chive duxelle, served with a Dijon mustard, white wine & cream sauce
Caramelised Pork Belly
Twice cooked pork belly, parsnip mash and chili caramel sauce – can be served with or without scallops
Beef Cheeks
Slow cooked beef cheek with a merlot and port reduction on potato and white bean mash
Salsa Verde Barramundi
Butter glazed barramundi with a French salsa verde herb sauce on crispy potato rosti
Chicken Bocconcini
Chicken breast stuffed with bocconcini, mozzarella, basil & spinach, with a tomato & basil sugo
Glazed Duck Breast
Honey ginger duck breast glazed and roasted resting on a red cabbage ragout
Rogan Josh Curry
Lamb rogan josh curry with cumin scented rice and kachumber salad and pappadum
Main Sides
Main Sides
Select 1 per table
– included as standard in Platinum or Diamond packages
Steamed seasonal vegetable medley, Roasted vegetable medley, Garden salad, Greek salad
Asian vegetable medley with ginger and garlic, Balsamic glazed carrots with sugar snap peas
Optional Main Sides
Price per table
Garden salad OR Greek salad – $20, Homestyle crispy fries – $25, Duck fat potatoes – $30
Rocket, parmesan & pear salad **based on seasonal availability – $20
Optional Extras
Price per table
Antipasto platter – $65, Charcuterie board – $65, Fruit platter – $45, Fruit & cheese platter – $65
Grazing station – at pre-dinners: 1 round table serves 50 people – $400. 1 long trestle serves 80 people – $650
Trio of dips platter with Turkish bread and crudités – $40, Seafood platter – P.O.A.
Dessert
Steamed Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding
Carmel centred chocolate pudding with a salted caramel sauce and ice cream
Lemon Meringue
Sweet shortbread tart filled with tangy lemon curd, topped with fluffy meringue
Salted Caramel & Macadamia Cheesecake
Caramel & white chocolate cheesecake with roasted macadamias, nut praline & salted caramel sauce
Pandan and Coconut Panna Cotta
Pandan infused coconut cream panna cotta, served with tropical fruit and lemongrass syrup
Apple Crumble Tart
Warmed apple tart topped with crunchy crumble with cinnamon cream and vanilla ice-cream
Honeycomb Chocolate Indulgence
Chocolate & macadamia brownie, with chocolate fudge sauce, honeycomb, and toffee ice cream
Sticky Date and Banana Pudding
Sticky date and banana pudding with butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream and banana crisps
Rhubarb and Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake served with a rhubarb & strawberry compote, white chocolate mousse & berry coulis
White Chocolate and Raspberry Pudding
White chocolate & raspberry pudding, white chocolate ganache, raspberry compote & whipped cream
Salted Caramel Mousse
Layers of crunchy pretzel crumb, salted caramel mousse and freshly whipped cream, drizzled with salted caramel sauce and topped off with a delicious caramel popcorn pretzel treat.
Toblerone Cheesecake
Hazelnut & honey praline baked chocolate cheesecake with chocolate ganache and praline crumble
Raspberry and Mango Bliss
Layers of raspberry and mango crème with raspberry compote in a glass with a crunchy sweetcrumb topping
Dessert Tasting Plate
This option is in lieu of 50/50 service of plated desserts. Each guest will still receive an individual plate, but each plate will have three mini desserts. Included in Diamond Package or $2.00 per person for
Platinum Package. You can select from either a Mixed Trio or a Chocaholic Trio and the chef will then
create the plates for your special day. Each guest receives the same trio items.
Roaming Dessert / Sharing Platters
This option is in lieu of 50/50 service of plated desserts. Staff will walk around with platters of assorted mini desserts as selected by our chef, so that guests can enjoy these sweet treats while mingling or dancing instead of having to sit down for seated dessert service. Included in Diamond Package or $2.00 per person for Platinum Package.
Beverages
Ballara Receptions beverage packages all include ice water, soft drinks, orange juice & Cascade Light Beer
Ballara House Beverage Package
(Included as standard in package)
Tables will be set with your choice of red & white wine, heavy beer, ice water & lemon squash
Included in our standard house range are:
White: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscato
Red: Shiraz Cabernet & Cabernet Merlot
Bubbly available throughout the whole function
Ballara Deluxe Beverage Package
(Additional price per person, if extending function surcharge applies)
Available in addition to the standard beverage package you can select another white wine, red wine, sparkling and beer – cider is also added into the package
White wines include: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, & Pinot Grigio
Red wines include: Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Ballara Classic Beverage Package
(Additional price per person, if extending function surcharge applies)
Available in addition to the standard beverage package you can select another white wine, red wine, sparkling and beer – cider is also added into the package
White wines include: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, & Pinot Grigio
Red wines include: Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Spirits
A range of spirits can be added in as an inclusive package for the duration of your wedding.