Social Events

"The whole afternoon was a wonderful success thanks to your incredibly high standards in providing excellent food with excellent service. In the words of one "Juan Samaranch"...'it was the best party ever!!'"John Buxton - GRAZING Customer

A CELEBRATION OR ANY EVENT!

We are happy to accommodate your exact catering requirements to make your function a success. From a lavish corporate dinner to a relaxed cocktail party - we will find the perfect option for your special event or celebration.

FUNCTION MENUS

GRAZING is focused on quality produce and our menus are designed to reflect what is fresh from our own edible gardens. Choose your course options from our seasonal menus.

MENU 1 – Under 20 Guests – Choice of two options per course. 2 course menu $50 or 3 course menu $65.

MENU 2 – 20 Guests and over – Alternate service of 2 options per course. 2 course menu $50 or 3 course menu $65.

All menus include tea and coffee and side serves of either seasonal organic vegetables or salad from the garden.

EXTRAS

• CHEESE AND FRUIT PLATTERS - $5 per head
• ADDITIONAL CHOICE IN ANY COURSE - $5 per head
• CANAPÉS - Includes bread and dips and a selection of 4 canapés. $15 per head

 Grilled Turkish Breads and a selection of our
seasonal garden inspired dips
 Mini beef koftas with cucumber and mint dipping sauce
 Caramelized onion, goats cheese and dried tomato tartlets
 Steamed pork and chive dumplings served in Asian spoons
with our own sweet soy sauce
 Homemade chicken, bacon and herb sausage rolls
 Demitasse of spring garden soup
 Heirloom garden tomato brucshetta with fresh basil
 Thai-style fish cakes with pickled cucumber and ginger salad
 Rice paper rolls filled with spring vegetables, prawns (or hoisin chicken or spicy marinated tofu) mint, coriander and bean shoots
 Smoked fish sausage sliced and served on a crouton
with a lemon caper aioli
 Zucchini, sumac and dill fritters with lemon yogurt
 Mini croissants filled with homemade herb pesto or olive tapenade
 Puff pastry triangles filled with a choice of duck and mushroom
or feta and mushroom
 Smoked salmon on a chive and cracked pepper fritter
with truffled sour cream
 Duck liver and fresh thyme parfait on toasted baguette topped with diced tokay jelly

• 'CAKEAGE' - $2.50 per head

A SPECIAL AMBIENCE FOR A CELEBRATION!

The historic village of Gundaroo is situated just 29km from the heart of Canberra, yet it could be another world away! Gundaroo is an easy 25 minute drive from the city centre. Settled in 1825, the village boasts a unique facade of well-preserved heritage buildings and tranquil country surrounds.

THE ROYAL HOTEL

This landmark building was originally built in the early 1830s, probably as a travellers inn. On 27th March 1865 it opened as The Royal Hotel. The hotel is classified by the National Trust as a building of historic significance. The building lay in limbo for many years until May 2003 when new owners Mark and Jennie Mooney re-opened it after extensive renovations. The building is extraordinary with its two foot thick stone walls, five huge open fireplaces and hand cut ironbark ceilings and floorboards. It provides guests with a fantastic ambience to enjoy award winning cuisine. As well as the main building, the premises include stone stables. The Stables have had an interesting history in the life of the Royal Hotel. They housed the coach, horses and driver for Cobb and Co as the first stop on the Queanbeyan to Sydney Route.

THE RESTAURANT

GRAZING is our award winning restaurant located inside the 1865 national trust Royal Hotel. The restaurant has achieved a reputation for friendly yet professional service and fine food, which attracts many repeat visitors and those traveling from afar. The restaurant has huge open fireplaces and a number of private dining rooms for function use. The kitchen is led by a talented young Chef, Tom Moore. Tom produces innovative, award winning menus focused on fresh local farm produce, such as yabbies, local grain-fed beef, lamb and kid. The restaurant has been awarded many prestigious culinary honours including “THE 2008 AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARD”.

THE STABLES

The Stables provide the perfect ambience for any function. We can seat up to 160 people with our beautiful garden pavilion attached. The Stables are a magical setting for a dinner. The stone walls and high pitched dark timber ceilings reflect the warm glow of candlelight. With our garden pavilion attached we can cater for large numbers. Enjoy direct access to our garden and courtyard areas, for a magical social event.

THE GARDEN PAVILION

This beautiful white marquee can be opened up for day time events with views out over the garden. At night time it becomes a fairytale setting with thousands of fairy lights twinkling under the silk lining.

The arched windows, or open sides allow tranquil views over the Chef's Garden and down over the paddocks to the poplars which define the meandering course of the river.

The marquee can be heated for cooler evenings. In warm weather it can be opened up and it has direct access to the gardens.

The marquee sits on classic black and white pavers. It's elevated position gives a bird's eye view of our edible gardens. Twenty eight garden beds grow heirloom vegetables for our menus and these along with our pastel rose gardens and herb parterre are surrounded by local white granite.

TRANSPORT

We are happy to suggest a local coach company to enable your guests to enjoy fully the occasion without the hassle of driving. We are also happy to recommend a limousine service if required.

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