Our Reception Menus Cater for Groups From 30 to 120 Guests

RECEPTION MENU OPTIONS

We have an extensive range of menu options to cater for everyone's taste. From casual cocktail style menus to full service 4 course meals that is sure to please even the fussiest eaters.
 

Avalon Castle
Wedding Reception Options
& Menus

Avalon Castle offers a wide range of menu and wedding reception options to suit up to 100 people sit down and more for a Cocktail Style.

Melbourne Wedding Reception & Menu Options

  • Fantastic communication at a well-kept venue

    I have yet to have my big day (it is later in November) however already the team at Avalon are 5 stars in my books! Fantastic communication, a beautiful and well kept venue as well as reasonable prices have made our dreams a reality.

    I cannot recommend them enough, such an amazing place and seriously so excited for our wedding at Avalon!

  • The Wedding Planners found solutions for every little problem

    Absolutely incredible venue. The owners are very lovely and very extremely helpful. Denise is an amazing gem. She found solutions to every problem and was cheerful and lovely throughout our forgetful process.

    The food is incredible. Great sizes and tastes. And the location speaks for itself. Stunning.

    I could not imagine my wedding day anywhere else.

  • Being able to use the cottage to get ready was fantastic,

    and the morning wedding platter was appreciated too!

    This is a stunning venue in gorgeous surrounds. The gardens are lovely and the place is obviously so loved. The personal touches like seating in the garden, the gazebo they built and the light up tree just make for both special photos but also just lovely gardens to explore. Being able to use the cottage to get ready for the big event was fantastic, love the little touches they have in there, very comfortable and pretty room. The other guest accommodations were bigger than expected and each with their own ensuite is awesome. The beds were comfy and while the theme was present, it was not over the top. Fantastic venue for small-ish weddings. Wonderful staff, great range of food. Cannot believe how much there was to eat throughout the day! A platter for the bridal party before and after the reception was appreciated.

    It was an amazing ceremony. The garden was absolutely gorgeous and is well taken care of so you photos look stunning! The decorating of the Gazebo was phenomenal and was more than I could have hoped.

    Our guest all mentioned how amazingly beautiful the venue was.

  • Service did not miss a beat

    Better than I envisioned. Amazing venue. Amazing food. So many guests made comments about the large portions and amazing quality of meals. Service did not skip a beat!

    Such attentive and friendly staff

  • It is the staff (and possible the Ice cream bar) that makes this place special

    My best friend got married at Avalon Castle yesterday and it was perfect. The venue is stunning, with photo opportunities around every corner.

    The on-site accommodation was comfortable, with all necessities one might need, and plenty of room for the bridal party and close family/friends.  The food served was delicious, and the ice cream bar at the end of dinner was such an amazing idea and loved by everyone.The staff here is what makes this place special. They go above and beyond to ensure the day runs smoothly and will help with anything you might need. I cannot recommend Avalon Castle highly enough. I am so thankful to Yvonne, Aaron and all the staff for helping my best friend have the most magical and special wedding day.

    They genuinely enjoy sharing this special day with everyone involved, and by the end they felt like family.

  • Super impressed with how they accommodated the dietary requirements

    Amazing venue. Had our wedding here recently and we could not have asked for more. The staff were with us every step of the way and were perfect on the day. Of particular note we were super impressed how accommodating they were of the dietary requirements of our guests, ensuring they had good food on par with what everyone else got and even hunting down our vegan friend to make sure she got some canapés. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Choose from a wide range of options.
From cocktail & 3 course or 4 course

All receptions include beer, cider, wine, soft drinks and tea & coffee served throughout the reception starting after the ceremony in the garden.  Spirits are available for purchase over the bar in the dining room.

Liquor / Drinks Include:

  • Soft Drinks & Juices
  • ¨Beers: Great Northen, Pale Ale, Carlton Draught, Carlton Dry and Cascade Premium Light
  • ¨Wines: Sparkling White & Moscato,  Shiraz Red and Sauvignon blanc
  • ¨Coffee and Tea Station with a variety of choices

What you need to know:

  • Pricing and Discounts applied as a per head rate (per person) inc GST
  • Children 4 and under are $20ea if they require a meal
  • Children 5 to 12 years old are$50ea
  • Any professional services working at the reception are charged at $50ea
  • 15% surcharge applies for public holiday. 10% discount applies for the Winter months.
  • Prices are subject to change.

THE ULTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!

The memory of a wonderful dining experience can linger with you for years. We are always evolving and so too, are our menu choices and our dining options.

We offer the follow menu choices but if you have your own ideas, talk to the boss. Yvonne is the castle “Foodie” and she has the most comprehensive knowledge of what each menu consists of.

3 - 4 Course Options

We have set packages for 3/4 course with your chioce of alternating meals with all dietary requirements well catered for, we also offer fully vegan and vegetarian menus allowing but you the flexibility of creating a wedding package that suits your style.

Cocktail Functions

Finger food served over a 4 hour period. We guarantee that your guests will not go hungry

Grazing Stations

Served on our feasting tables. Food styling at its best with a colourful blend of delicate bite-sized portions of fresh food.

Junior Menu

Children love weddings but fancy food brings no joy to toddlers! We have them covered with all the usual kiddie options.

As experienced hosts we aim to exceed your expectations. Everything is taken care of for you! Click here to view other standard inclusions
 
COCKTAIL
3/4 COURSE
 

Avalon Castle
Has a range of meal choices
for all dietary requirements

 

OPTION 1 - COCKTAIL PARTY RECEPTION

  • Potato Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli (V)
  • Herb Crusted Chicken Bites
  • Crumbed Calamari Rings Served with Tartar Sauce
  • Potato Skins with Bacon Salsa and Cheese (GF)
  • Greek Flavoured Lamb Meat Balls (GF)
  • Turkish Pizza Bread (V)
  • Crumbed Prawns with Garlic Mayo
  • Beef Sausage Rolls Served with Chutney and Tomato Sauce
  • Honey Soy Chicken Skewers (GF) (DF)
  • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (GF)
  • Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls served with Soy Sauce (V)
  • Vegetable Samosas Served with Sweet Chilli Sauce (V)
  • Assorted Arancini Balls (V)
  • Meat balls with Tomato and Sweet chilli sauce
  • Assorted Mini Quiche
  • Assorted Sandwiches (V)
  • Cucumber and Cream Cheese Herb Bites (V)
For 70+ guests. Choose from any 12 canapés from the above and below

  •  Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw (DF)
  • Fish and Chips with Tartare Sauce
  • Lamb Ragu Slow braised lamb and tomato ragu with gnocchi finished with parmesan
  • Mini Beef Burgers with Caramelised Onions
  • Yum Cha noodle box
  • Salt and Pepper Squid with salad and tartare sauce
  • Slow braised master stock pork belly, crispy skin and asian salad
  • Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
  • Churros with Chocolate Sauce
  • Cheesecake slice
  • Fresh Fruit Platters
DOWNLOAD COCKTAIL MENU
 

OPTION 2 and 3: 3/4 COURSE TABLE SERVED RECEPTION - Summer Menu

Choice of 4 Canapés

  • Beef Meatballs (GF)
  • Herb Crusted Chicken Bites
  • Crumbed Calamari Rings
  • Potato Skins (GF)
  • Turkish Bread Pizza (V)
  • Assorted Mini Quiches
  • Homemade Sausage Rolls
  • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (GF)
  • Vegetable Samosas (V)
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)
  • Arancini Bites (V)
  • Assorted Sandwiches
  • Cucumber and Cream Cheese Bites. (V) (GF)
  • Assorted Dumplings
  • Crumbed Prawns
  • Sticky Pork Belly
    Slow Braised Master Stock Pork Belly, Crispy Skin and fragrant Asian style salad
  • Arancini Balls (V)
    Pumpkin, mushroom and fetta cheese arancini with salad greens and aioli
  • Salt and Pepper Squid
    Served with mixed green salad and tartare
  • Crispy Coconut Prawns
    Crunchy Prawns served with a green papaya and coconut salad and creamy dipping sauce
  • Classic Bruschetta V
    Rustic combination of tomato, basil, red onion and garlic served on sourdough ciabatta topped with sticky balsamic glaze.
  • Mediterranean Herb Marinated Chicken Salad. GF
    Fragrant herb and citrus marinated chicken with a pearl cous cous and olive salad finished with Salsa Verde dressing.
  • Thai Beef Salad
    Marinated rare eye fillet served on zesty salad with fresh herbs, chilli and lime
  • Traditional Roast Beef
    Classic roasted Porterhouse with Crispy Duck Fat potatoes, seasonal greens a rich gravy and Yorkshire pudding
  • Lamb Shawarma. GF
    Slow braised Middle Eastern Lamb Shoulder with Hummus and a cucumber salad finished with citrus minted yogurt sauce and dukkha.
  • Chicken Cotoletta
    Herb crumbed chicken thigh schnitzel served with roasted potato and a garden salad finished with a rich gravy
  • Mushroom & Thyme Chicken. GF
    Chicken Breast fillet with a farce of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, thyme and mozzarella cheese served with roasted potatoes, seasonal greens finished with a creamy white wine mushroom sauce.
  • Atlantic Salmon
    Seared salmon fillet served with roasted potato and a classic roquette, fennel and aged parmesan salad finished with herbed bearnaise sauce.
  • Porchetta
    Pistachio, Fennel and Herb stuffed pork belly with rosemary salted roasted potato seasonal greens served with Italian Salsa Verde
  • ZucchiniV
    Middle Eastern Spiced Grilled Zucchini with beetroot hummus, herbed tomato salad, dukkha and minted labneh.
  • Chocolate Brownie
    Warm fudgy chocolate brownie served with chocolate ganache, berry compote and Chantilly cream
  • Panna Cotta
    White Chocolate and Vanilla panna cotto with berry compote.
  • Crème Brulée
    Classic Vanilla Crème Brulée served with fresh berries
  • Sticky Date Pudding
    Bathed in a warm butterscotch sauce with whipped cream.
  • Raspberry Cheesecake
    New York baked raspberry cheesecake served with fresh berries and cream​
  • Apple and Berry Crumble
    Cinnamon spiced apple and berry crumble served with whipped cream
  • Ice Cream Bar & Wedding Cake
    6 assorted ice cream flavours
  • Toppings
    Crushed Honeycomb, Crushed Oreo's, Milo, 100’s & 1000’s, Mixed Lollies, Toasted almond and coconut
  • Sauces
    Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel

    Wedding Cake will be placed on the tea and coffee station unless served as an upgrade with berries and cream
DOWNLOAD 3/4 COURSE MENU
 

OPTION 2 and 3: 3/4 COURSE TABLE SERVED RECEPTION - Winter Menu

Choice of 4 Canapés

  • Beef Meatballs (GF)
  • Herb Crusted Chicken Bites
  • Crumbed Calamari Rings
  • Potato Skins (GF)
  • Turkish Bread Pizza (V)
  • Assorted Mini Quiches
  • Homemade Sausage Rolls
  • Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (GF)
  • Vegetable Samosas (V)
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)
  • Arancini Bites (V)
  • Assorted Sandwiches
  • Cucumber and Cream Cheese Bites. (V) (GF)
  • Assorted Dumplings
  • Crumbed Prawns
  • Cauliflower & Parsnip Soup. V GF
    Truffle infused creamy Cauliflower and Parsnip soup served with toasted sourdough.
  • Mushroom and Goats Cheese Tart. V
    Spinach, mushroom and goats cheese tart served with tomato relish.
  • Lamb Ragu
    Slow braised lamb and tomato ragu with gnocchi finished with aged parmesan.
  • Sticky Pork Belly
    Slow Braised Master Stock Pork Belly, Crispy Skin and fragrant Asian style salad
  • Arancini Balls V
    Pumpkin, mushroom and fetta cheese arancini with salad greens and aioli
  • Vegetable Risotto. V GF
    Mediterranean vegetable medley bound in rich Napoli sauc
    • Traditional Roast Beef
      Classic roasted Porterhouse with Crispy Duck Fat potatoes, seasonal greens a rich gravy and Yorkshire pudding..
    • Mushroom & Thyme Chicken. GF
      Chicken Breast fillet with a farce of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, thyme and cheddar cheese served with roasted potatoes, seasonal greens finished with a creamy white wine mushroom sauce.
    • Moroccan Lamb Tagine.
      Slow braised Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder served with pumpkin and almond pearl cous cous, seasonal greens and flat bread.
    • Lamb Rump. GF
      Seared lamb rump with honey roasted carrot, sautéed potatoes seasonal greens and rosemary infused red wine sauce.
    • Porchetta. GF
      Pistachio, Fennel and Herb stuffed pork belly with rosemary salted roasted potato seasonal greens served with Italian Salsa Verde.
    • Confit Duck. GF
      Confit duck leg with smashed herbed potato cake, seasonal greens finished with a red currant infused sauce.
    • Zucchini. V GF
      Middle Eastern Spiced Grilled Zucchini with beetroot hummus, roasted potato, herbed tomato salad, dukkha and minted labneh..
    • Vegetable Lasagne. V
      House made vegetable lasagne served with roasted potato and garden salad and vinegarette dressing.
    • Chocolate Brownie
      Warm Fudgy chocolate brownie served with chocolate ganache, berry compote and Chantilly cream.
    • Panna Cotta
      White Chocolate and Vanilla panna cotto with berry compote.
    • Crème Brulée
      Classic Vanilla Crème Brulée served with fresh berries.
    • Sticky Date Pudding
      Bathed in a warm butterscotch sauce with whipped cream. .
    • Apple and Berry Crumble
      Cinnamon spiced apple and berry crumble served with whipped cream.
    • Raspberry Cheesecake
      New York baked raspberry cheesecake served with fresh berries and cream.
    • Ice Cream Bar & Wedding Cake
      6 assorted ice cream flavours
    • Toppings
      Crushed Honeycomb, Crushed Oreo's, Milo, 100’s & 1000’s, Mixed Lollies, Toasted almond and coconut
    • Sauces
      Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel

      Wedding Cake will be placed on the tea and coffee station unless served as an upgrade with berries and cream
    DOWNLOAD 3/4 COURSE MENU
     

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