An unforgettable evening
Your School Ball At Ellerslie
Ellerslie Racecourse 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland 1050 Phone 09 524 4069 www.ellerslie.co.nz
What can we do for you? location, location, location Set at the iconic Ellerslie racecourse, you’re sure to experience a thrilling night at this unique venue. Situated just 10 minutes away from downtown Auckland and beside the Greenlane off ramp on the Southern Motorway, Ellerslie Event Centre is easily accessible from anywhere in Auckland.
The Perfect fit We have many different rooms available, so you can choose the perfect size for your ball. We can accommodate between 50 and 750 people with ease.
Personal service Together we will make it happen - with many years experience hosting school balls we will help you plan everything, right down to the tiniest detail.
What you get: O Exclusive use of one of our function rooms O Staging and an expansive dance floor O Choice of one of three delicious buffet dinner menu options O Complimentary glass of fruit punch on arrival O Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages – soft drinks and mineral water O Professional security staff for the evening O Wait staff O Coloured napkins to match your theme
cost Students: $59.50 per person including GST Teachers: The special price of $50.00 per person including GST
enquire about holding your school ball at llerslie and receive our specially prepared 2011 school ball checklist - everything you need to ensure your ball is the highlight of the year! www.ellerslie.co.nz
menus menu 1 Selection of ciabatta rolls with olive oil
carvery Ellerslie Swiss baked ham Grain-fed angus rump
hot Thai crumbed chicken schnitzel with lemon sauce Beef and basil lasagne with tomato and cheese Singapore vegetable noodles with sweet chilli sauce Potato wedges with ham and sour cream Seasonal vegetables with mint butter
salads Mesclun with tomato, spring onion and cucumber
menu 2
Tuscan pasta salad with roast red peppers
Selection of ciabatta rolls with olive oil
Potato with honey mustard dressing
hot
Home made coleslaw
Southern fried chicken with corn fritters
Desserts
Asian jasmine rice with prawns and scallops
Chocolate fudge cake
Vegetarian lasagne with eggplant and mushroom with mozzarella cheese
Caramel profiteroles
Potato wedges with ham and sour cream
Fresh fruit salad
Seasonal vegetables with mint butter
Ice cream
salads
Tea and coffee
Mesclun with tomato, spring onion and cucumber Tuscan pasta salad with roast red peppers Potato with honey mustard dressing Home made coleslaw
Desserts Brandy snaps Fresh fruit salad Cookies and cream cheesecake Ice cream Tea and coffee
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swap, one for one? swap the carvery for a pasta station or add a pasta station for an additional $5 per person
fresh pasta station Choose one pasta from the following: Tagliatelle Spaghetti Fettuccine Linguine
menu 3 Selection of wholemeal bread rolls
hot Baked skinless chicken breast with lemons and olive oil Seafood egg noodles with sweet basil Stir-fry beef with spring onions and red pepper Steamed baby gourmet potatoes Seasonal vegetables with olive oil
Choose one sauce from the following: Smoked mushroom and cream Tomato and basil Bolognaise Marinara
swap a main dish for one of the following: Thai green fish curry on scented jasmine rice Butter chicken with coriander and basmati rice Smoked pork loin with BBQ sauce and onion marmalade
swap a salad for one of the following: Japanese noodle salad with nuts and miso Toasted Israeli couscous salad with fresh mint
salads Cos lettuce salad with cottage cheese
Chilli salsa salad with corn crisps, tomato, spring onion and chilli
Couscous with herbs and olives
Beetroot, orange and apple salad
Baby salad greens with mung beans
swap a dessert for one of the following:
Red pepper and egg plant salad
Mixed berry yoghurt cream cake
Desserts
Vanilla pannacotta on strawberry coulis
Fresh fruit salad
Chocolate croquembouche
Yoghurt cheesecake
Zucotto gateaux
Low fat ice cream
Tower of lemon meringue kisses
Tea and coffee
Passionfruit mousse ala “Bombe Alaska”
Add some sparkle candy station From $4.50 per person rices include all containers, candy, theming, utensils P and take home bags or boxes.
add that extra oomph to your night by adding on any of the following extras!
mini magnums From $3.00 per person et our staff to hand out mini magnums later in the G evening
f ish n, chips/chicken n, chips Prices from $6.00 Individually served Fish n’ Chips or Chicken n’ Chips in a cone at around 10pm
top up the drinks
tip: incorporate your theme into your candy choices!
Two bottles of sparkling grape juice served to each table $12.50 per bottle A can of Red Bull for each guest $6.50 per person
Top up the food canapes ´ on arrival From $4.80 per person Sushi and sashimi with soy sauce and wasabi Chorizo wrapped in brioche with basil sour cream Tempura battered prawns with sweet thai chilli sauce Mini venison and fig burgers with tomato relish Vegetarian spring rolls
chocolate fountain $4.00 per person (minimum of 200 guests) A mixture of fruit, marshmallows and profiteroles to dip www.ellerslie.co.nz
Yummm... gooey chocolatey goodness!
ue r t e m o c o d s Dream
options audio visual requirements
entertainment
Really make your night one to remember with the latest special effects lighting from fog machines to computerized, coloured laser light shows – it’ll get everyone on the dancefloor!
Sets the atmosphere, gets you out of your seat and on the dancefloor!
We also have lecterns, microphones and staging available for important speeches – announce your King and Queen of the Ball in real style.
Theming If you can dream it, we can make it happen! Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas to create the perfect theme, or you have something more specific in mind, meet with one of our theme designers and they’ll help you create a memorable theme and bring it to life. Think glamour, elegance and glitz then let it all flow from there… Theme ideas:
O Jewel of India O Latin American O New York, New York O Monte Carlo O Je T’aime Paris
NZDJ has many years experience DJ’ing school balls and can cater for all your musical requirements. With top of the line sound systems, they can provide sound for up to 1000 people. Their large range of sound and lighting options means that they are able to customise a DJ entertainment package that suits your theme, your demands and your budget. For more information or to book one of NZDJ’s DJ’s for your special night, speck to your Ellerslie Event Coordinator
Ellerslie Racecourse 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland 1050 Phone 09 524 4069 www.ellerslie.co.nz