Cocktail Functions 2009

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“Our menus are based on quality fresh produce, perfectly balanced

flavours and simple, stylish presentation”
Premium cold canapés
Smoked Atlantic salmon on crisp potato rosti with horseradish cream (gf)
Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls with sweet chilli (v) (gf)
Chinese spoons with salmon tartare and cucumber gravlax (gf)
Watermelon cubes with feta, finely shredded mint and ground pistachios (v)(gf)
Tartlet of Greek feta with caramelised onion and oregano (v)
Smoked salmon on nori pancake with wasabi aioli
Assorted mini club sandwiches
Sushi rolls with soy, ginger & wasabi dipping sauce (v) (gf)
Chilli lime prawns with a Thai dipping sauce (gf)
Pesto, semi dried tomatoes & shaved parmesan on crostini (v)
Smoked salmon pinwheels with dried shallots and fresh fennel
Rare beef, caramelised onion & tomato chutney en croute
Vegetable frittata square with pesto & olives (v) (gf)
Premium hot canapés
Tandoori chicken kebabs with cucumber raita (gf)
Gratinated mushroom caps filled with blue cheese and rosemary
Greek lamb kofta meatball with tzatziki
Parmesan crumbed Queen olives (v)
Barbecued scallops wrapped in bacon
Pumpkin, pea and parmesan risotto balls
Grilled highland Wallaby mignons with sweet chilli & rosemary (gf)
Thai chicken balls with kaffir lime and ginger
Italian risotto balls with mushroom and thyme (v)
Salmon, dill & spring onion tart
Homemade sausage rolls with sesame seeds
Roasted vegetable & pesto tart (v)
Gourmet mini pizzas
Mini lamb mignons with sweet chilli & rosemary (gf)
Thai chilli meatballs
Indian samosas with dipping sauce (v)
Spicy chicken satay with peanut sauce (gf)
(gf) – Gluten free (v) – Vegetarian

Little entrée dishes

Chicken Caesar salads
Thai rare beef salads
Thai green chicken curry with jasmine rice and prawn crackers
Italian pumpkin and pea risotto with crispy pancetta (v) (gf)
Indian lamb korma curry with papadums and tomato chutney
Chicken, leek and mushrooms in seeded mustard sauce
Little shepherds pies
Mini fish and chips in paper cones

Cold Platters
Rare beef ciabata rolls with semi dried tomatoes, rocket, and béarnaise
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Slice leg ham platter with crusty loaves and mustards
Antipasto platter with dips, crudités and continental small goods
Fresh rolls of smoked salmon with capers, lemon, rocket, dill aioli
Tasmanian cheeses with fresh fruit and crackers

Sweet selections
Mini lemon tarts
Mini double chocolate pots
Mini meringues with raspberries and cream
Mini Passionfruit panna cotta
Ice creams in cones

Cocktail and Stand Up Functions (inc. GST)

Recommended number of Food service Cost with chef Cost food only
items period
6 canapés per person 1 hour $2.75 per item $2.50 per item
8 canapés per person 1.5 hour $2.75 per item $2.50 per item
10 -12 canapés per person 2 hours $2.75 per item $2.50 per item
Price per item $2.75 each (including a chef to cook) Minimum order is 6 items per person
Price per item $2.50 with food dropped off for you to reheat

If you wish to extend the food service period, or would like more substantial catering, you
can select from the following. Please note that a chef is required for the following
Little entrée dishes $5.00 per item
Cold platters $4.50 per person
Sweet selections $4.50 per item
Tea and coffee $3.30 per person

Staffing
• Should you require waiting staff, the following hourly rates apply.
• (The minimum call out rate is 2 hours per staff member)
Mon - Fri Sat Sun Pub Hol.
• Waiting staff $33.00 $35.00 $40.00 $45.00
• Minimum call out rate is 2 hours per staff member ex Launceston.

Staffing Ratios 80 guests 100 120 150

• Food waiting 2 2 3 3
• Drink waiting 2 3 3 4

Hiring
Item Hire cost only How many Total costing
required
Trestle table $14.00 each
Trestle table cloth $9.00 each
Ice tubs for bev $4.50 each
Ice – 3.5 kg bag $4.00 per bag
Serving trays for $7.00 each
drinks
Champagne flutes $7.20 per dozen
Wine glasses $7.20 per dozen
Beer glasses $7.20 per dozen
Tumbler glasses $7.20 per dozen

Final numbers
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• Please phone through final numbers 7 days prior to your function. We can adjust
final numbers up to 2 days prior but will charge for final numbers as informed at
this time. Please note that quoted prices are for a minimum number of 20 guests.

Payment
• Direct credit, cash, cheque, credit card
• Eftpos ANZ 017042 1109 14006 Matson Catering
• Cheque to Matson Catering
• Phone payment of all major credit cards

Contact Us
• 55 Invermay Road, Launceston
• Post: PO Box 1811, Launceston, 7250
• Email: info@matsoncatering.com.au
• Website: www.matsoncatering.com.au:
• Work: 6331 7302
• Mobile: 0408 136 252