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The perfect setting Beautiful tranquil grounds with lush expanses of velvety lawn. Elegant rooms with picturesque views of grand established gardens. What better backdrop to celebrate your special day? Tantalising menus Our team of seasoned professionals prepare delightful cuisine that will impress you and your guests. Experience and culinary innovation combined with a focus on freshness and quality are what makes our menus special. Every little detail We appreciate that it's the little things that count. Our experienced Event Coordinators can offer just the right finishing touches - they'll assist every step of the way to ensure your wedding planning is stress free and your special day is memorable. Convenient location All this is located just miutesfrom the CBD and with the advantage of extensive parking and an on-site hotel. There's even a helipad, for those who like a dramatic entrance.! !
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We have a wide range of different rooms and spaces that can be tailored to suit the style and size of your wedding. Champagne celebration The Cuvée Champagne Bar is a glamorous and sophisticated setting for your celebration. With its fabulous up-tothe-minute interior design and indoor-outdoor flow onto a private lawn, it's the perfect spot for a contemporary cocktail wedding. Your guests can mix and mingle while wandering wait staff serve champagne apéritifs and exquisite canapés (crayfish medallion with crème fraîche and dill on pumpernickel, anyone?) Dinner and dancing We have a number of rooms with a variety of different layout options that suit traditional and modern wedding parties of all sizes. Would you like a formal dinner menu with table service, or a delicious buffet banquet? Those who like a little glamour may choose the stunning Pakuranga Hunt room and let the striking chandeliers and ornate ceiling set the scene. Others may prefer a 'blank canvas' on which to apply a theme. From the simple to the sublime, we have a room to suit. Garden of Eden Our beautiful gardens are a divine backdrop for picture-perfect wedding photos. You can also hold your ceremony at our delightful wedding gazebo under the shade of grand old oak trees for a truly romantic setting. And you may wish to hold your reception in a marquee on the Champagne Lawn and enjoy the expansive views. Come in and see us - we'll show you around.
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All of our wedding packages include: Venue hire of your reception room Private lounge and bar for the bridal party (pending availability) Picturesque gardens for your photographs Specially designed banquet or set menu Linen Special service options for the bridal table Cake table with silver cake knife Present table Onsite parking A dedicated supervisor for your event An experienced and professional Event Coordinator to offer you advice, planning, on the day support and special touches Our wedding package menus can be tailored to suit your tastes and requirements. As well as deciding upon your wedding package (or tailoring one to suit), you'll need to select your beverages. You can choose from one of our cost-effective beverage packages, or arrange a bar tab or cash bar. Would you like to offer your guests canapÊs with their pre-dinner drinks? We have a tempting selection to choose from, starting from $8 + GST per person. Then it's up to you to decide on any extras‌ flowers, lighting, decorations, a dance floor, entertainment - all of which we can assist you with or you're welcome to coordinate yourself. Would you like to use our gardens for your ceremony? A set-up charge of $400 +GST applies. Weddings held from Sunday to Thursday will receive 10% off the package price.
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menu
bridal table
PLATED OPTION Entree, main, dessert - additional $10.00 per person including GST on chosen package Minimum 8 guests - maximum 25 guests Cold Starter Antipasto and seafood plate Mains (choose two options from below) Fillet of South Island Aorangi salmon on capsicum and courgette spaghetti with truffled pumpkin mash finished with Hawke's Bay saffron Breast of free range chicken filled with camembert and mediterranean pesto on sweet potato purÊe and almond cream beans Grilled angus prime tenderloin wrapped in pancetta with roast peppers and red onions on a pumpkin risotto cake finished with madeira sauce Rack of spring lamb rubbed with rosemary and garlic oven-roasted with potato and mediterranean pesto duchesse finished with merlot reduction Grilled pork fillet glazed with apple syrup on wild mushroom risotto and beetroot confit finished with apple and chardonnay jus Desserts A delicate montage of Chef’s finest desserts PLATTER OPTION Available for bridal tables and VIP tables - additional $10.00 per person including GST on chosen package NB: All platters brought to Bridal Table for self service Cold Starter Antipasto and seafood plate Mains Selection of buffet dishes Desserts Selection of buffet desserts
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packages Wedding Package One
Wedding Package Two
Minimum 75 guests - $70.00 per person including GST Minimum 40 guests - $75.00 per person including GST
Minimum 75 guests - $78.00 per person including GST Minimum 40 guests - $85.00 per person including GST
Selection of oven fresh breads
Selection of oven fresh breads
Antipasto A selection of salami, peppered beef, smoked chicken and pâté
Antipasto A selection of roast pork, salami, peppered beef and handmade terrines
Seafood Fresh half shell oysters with champagne vinegar and lemon Marinated New Zealand mussels Seafood salad with marie rose sauce
Seafood Fresh half shell oysters with balsamic and lime wedges South Island river run salmon filled with pickled cucumber and aioli Tiger prawns with fresh herbs and cocktail dipping sauce
Salads Greek salad with cows feta cheese, calamata olives and red onions Fresh herb couscous with sumac Mixed leaf salad with spring onion and tomato Sour cream and cucumber raita Hot dishes Smoked loin of pork Portuguese peri peri chicken Grilled South Island salmon steak smoked rock salt, butter and capers Rosemary roasted baby potatoes Medley of seasonal vegetables Carvery Honey baked ham or Sirloin of angus beef Desserts Triple chocolate fudge cake Lemon, lime and yoghurt cheesecake Fresh fruit salad with chantilly cream Pavlova with kiwifruit Tea and coffee
Salads Cracked grain freekeh salad with yellow bell peppers and parsley Buffalo tomatoes with bocconcini cheese and black pepper Sticky mild chilli kumara salad Baby mixed salad greens with French dressing Hot dishes Red wine poached angus tenderloin medallions on potato gnocchi with baby onions and tarragon Chicken breast tikka masala with basmati rice and coriander Smoked loin of pork Potato gratin with cream and garlic finished with parmesan cheese Wok stir fry vegetables Carvery Honey baked ham or Carved roast leg of Canterbury lamb with rosemary Desserts Cappuccino gâteau soaked in Kahlua Lemon coconut cheesecake Swiss apple and raisin torte with whipped cream Fresh fruit salad in rum syrup Cheeseboard Tea and coffee
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packages Wedding Package Three Indian cuisine
Wedding Package Four Pacific Island cuisine
Minimum 100 guests - $68.00 per person including GST Minimum 40 guests - $78.00 per person including GST
Minimum 100 guests - $70.00 per person including GST Minimum 40 guests - $75.00 per person including GST
Mains Lamb korma curry Butter chicken curry Gujrati style vegetarian curry with chickpeas and lentils Pakoras Spiced potato and cauliflower Ratatouille of vegetables Fluffy white rice Garden fresh salad Cucumber salad Kidney bean salad Garlic bread Freshly baked bread rolls with butter
Mains Honey baked ham and mustard Corn beef with onions Honey and sesame chicken pieces Chow mein - stir fried vegetables with chicken Sweet'n’ sour pork Crumbed orange roughy Mussels marinated in a coconut sauce Pacific oysters Seafood salad Taro Roasted potatoes Mushrooms in sauce Vermicelli Selection of summer salads Bread rolls
Desserts Passionfruit cheesecake Chocolate log Fresh fruit salad served with whipped cream Selection of tartlets including pecan, meringue, fruit and mini eclairs Tea and Coffee
Desserts Chocolate log Cheesecake Fruit salad Pavlova Tea and coffee If guests wish to add an oven roasted pig (supplied cooked) to their menu there will be a charge of $50.00 + GST per pig for Ellerslie Chefs to carve it. Conditions apply - please speak with your Event Coordinator.
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packages Wedding Package Five Cocktail style Minimum 75 guests - $75.00 per person including GST Minimum 40 guests - $80.00 per person including GST Served on arrival Smoked salmon with capers and crème fraiche on rye Venison shortloin seared with peppercorns and beetroot jam Sundried tomatoes with cream cheese on focaccia bread Mains Thai chicken salad Asian spiced duck with egg noodles and coriander Angus pure tenderloin of beef with sesame seeds and mini potato cakes Portabella mushrooms filled with Kapiti blue cheese, bread crumbs and grilled Chicken satays with peanut dipping sauce Mini mushroom vol-au-vents Crumbed fantail prawns with remoulade sauce Antipasto Platter Cheeseboard with dried fruit and water crackers Sweets Selection of petit fours to include mini tartlets and profiteroles
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plated dinner
Minimum 75 guests Entree, main, desserts - $80.00 per person including GST Entree, choice of two mains, desserts - $90.00 per person including GST Minimum 40 guests Entree, main, desserts - $85.00 per person including GST Entree, choice of two mains, desserts - $95.00 per person including GST Entrée Manuka smoked breast of chicken on micro greens with coriander pesto dressing Trio of seafood - seared scallops, salmon tartar and king prawns with reduced balsamic vinegar and hemp oil dressing Smoked South Island salmon mousse in a petite filo basket with cucumber, pickle and roast red capsicum dressing Seared venison loin cut wafer thin with pink peppercorns on a salad of rocket with red onion relish Salad of vine tomatoes and bocconcini on baby cos with sumach oil Kitchen-cured gravlax of New Zealand salmon with vanilla salt and feijoa vodka finished with dil on potato and snow pea shoots salad Angus prime beef fillet rolled in black and white sesame seeds cooked rare on a bed of salad greens finished with horseradish crème Mains Seafood / Fish Fillet of South Island Aorangi salmon on capsicum and courgette spaghetti with truffled pumpkin mash finished with Hawke's Bay saffron King prawns, scallops and line fish in a cream and chardonnay sauce on lemon pepper tagliarini and baby spinach Chicken / Duck Breast of free-range chicken filled with camembert and mediterranean pesto on sweet potato purée and almond cream beans Pot roasted chicken poulet with camaroe red rice risotto on a potato galette and balsamic jus Pan seared duck breast with allspice and honey on a ragout of black beans, lentils and pumpkin accompanied with baby bok choy finished with black cherry sauce Beef Grilled angus prime tenderloin wrapped in pancetta with roast peppers and red onions on a pumpkin risotto cake finished with madeira sauce Roast angus prime sirloin of beef with a black pepper and mustard crust on a golden kumara cake and wilted mixed greens
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plated dinner
Lamb / Venison / Pork Rack of spring lamb rubbed with rosemary and garlic oven roasted with potato and mediterranean pesto duchesse finished with merlot reduction Loin of New Zealand lamb seasoned with wild horopito pepper on potato gratin with onion marmalade and creamed spinach Grilled pork fillet glazed with apple syrup on wild mushroom risotto and beetroot confit finished with apple and chardonnay jus Medallion of farm venison seared rare with lemon pepper potato and pumpkin mash and wilted greens on black cherry sauce Desserts Galliano hazelnut semifreddo with forest berry compote White chocolate panna cotta with passionfruit coulis and fresh cream Rich bourbon and chocolate devil cone with crème fraÎche and French chocolate shards Apricot peach schnapps cheesecake with cinnamon anglaise accompanied with a shot of schnapps Lime and mascarpone tart with a hint of orange finished with Hawkes Bay saffron custard Selection of sorbet and Movenpick icecream
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canapé
selection
Cold options $4.00 + GST per person per item Selection of sushi and sashimi with soy and wasabi Mini bagels with South Island smoked salmon and crème fraîche Baby brioche with feta and sundried tomatoes (V) Saffron and poppy seed profiteroles with venison and brandy pâté Hummus on gluten free brown rice bread with roast red pepper (G) (V) Shrimp cocktail shots with lemon balsamic Spicy smoked chicken on crostini Hot options $4.50 + GST per person per item Croissants with ham and brie Chorizo wrapped in brioche with basil sour cream Tempura-battered prawns with sweet Thai chilli sauce Petit gourmet savouries Mini venison and fig burgers with tomato relish Potato and fresh herb rosti (V) (G) Vegetarian rice paper rolls with oyster sauce (G) Cajun chicken wings Salt and pepper squid with citrus dipping sauce Thai fish cakes with spiced coriander salsa Vegetarian spring rolls Tapas cocktail $6.00 + GST per person per item All items served in individual dishes at a tapas station (Also available as tapas entrees) Asian spiced duck breast on crispy noodles with sweet soy Seared Yellowfin tuna with fig balsamic and micro watercress Wafer thin air dried prosciutto ham with orange and onion marmalade Salmon and dill mousse with bagel crisps Bocconcini and vine ripened tomatoes with black pepper and basil oil (V) Quail egg Caesar salad with baby cos and anchovy dressing Antipasto with artichoke hearts, black olives, chargrilled peppers and feta cheese (V) Seared scallops with vanilla vinegar and Asian baby herbs Venison pâte with pine nuts and brandy with melba toast
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beverage
selection
Champagne Nicolas Feuillate Brut Rosé Gosset Grand Reserve Brut Nicolas Feuillate Reserve Particuliere
$130.00 $120.00 $110.00
Methode Traditionelle Daniel Le Brun Vintage Daniel Le Brun Brut NV Daniel Le Brun NV 375ml Oyster Bay Sparkling Open House Sparkling Open House Sparkling Piccolo
$60.00 $55.00 $28.00 $42.00 $34.00 $8.50
Aromatics Mt Difficulty Target Gully Riesling The Ned Pinot Gris Mt Difficulty Rosé Wither Hills Pinot Gris Mahi Twin Valleys Gewürztraminer Trinity Hill Viognier Te Whare Ra “D” Riesling Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Gris
$48.00 $48.00 $48.00 $46.00 $46.00 $45.00 $44.00 $42.00
Chardonnay Martinborough Vineyards (Martinborough/Wairarapa)$68.00 Mahi (Marlborough) $50.00 Wither Hills (Marlborough) $42.00 Delegats Reserve (Hawkes Bay) $42.00 Oyster Bay (Marlborough) $40.00 Two Tracks (Marlborough) $36.00 Sauvignon Blanc Wither Hills Rarangi (Marlborough) $54.00 Mt Difficulty (Central Otago) $48.00 Wither Hills (Marlborough) $42.00 Oyster Bay (Marlborough) $40.00 Martinborough Te Tara (Martinborough/Wairarapa) $40.00 Pinot Noir Wither Hills (Marlborough) Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg (Central Otago) Oyster Bay (Marlborough) Two Tracks (Marlborough)
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$65.00 $52.00 $48.00 $42.00
Port and Dessert Wines Crofts Fine Tawny The Ned Nobel Sauvignon Blanc
$85.00 $48.00
Red Varietal Trinity Hill ‘The Trinity’ Merlot (Hawkes Bay) $46.00 Trinity Hill Syrah (Hawkes Bay) $45.00 Delegats Reserve Cabernet Merlot (Hawkes Bay) $45.00 Angus the Bull Cabernet Sauvignon (Sth Australia) $45.00 Oyster Bay Merlot (Hawkes Bay) $42.00 St Hallett Gamekeepers Syrah (Barossa Valley) $42.00 Imprint Cabernet Shiraz (Sth Australia) $30.00 House Wines Kopiko Bay Chardonnay (Marlborough) Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) Kopiko Bay Pinot Noir (Marlborough) Kopiko Bay - by the glass
$32.00 $32.00 $32.00 $ 7.00
Spirits Smirnoff Vodka McKenna Bourbon Brandy Gordon’s Gin Grants Whisky Coruba Rum
Double $ 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 7.00
Bottled Beer Corona Becks Stella Artois Steinlager Pure Steinlager Classic Speight’s Gold Medal Ale Lion Red Steinlager Light
$ 7.50 $ 7.50 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $ 5.50
Other Beverages Red Bull Soft Drink - Glass Soft Drink - Carafe Juice - Glass Juice - Carafe Waiwera Infinity 500ml
$7.00 $ 3.50 $12.00 $ 3.50 $12.50 $ 3.50
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beverage
packages
Package One $36.00 + GST per person for 3 hours $12.00 + GST per person per hour thereafter
Package Three $55.00 + GST per person for 3 hours $18.00 + GST per person per hour thereafter
Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc Kopiko Bay Pinot Nior Open House Sparkling
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc Wither Hills Chardonnay Delegats Reserve Cabernet Merlot Oyster Bay Sparkling
Steinlager Classic Speight’s Gold Medal Ale Lion Red Steinlager Light
Corona Stella Artois Steinlager Pure Speight’s Gold Medal Ale Steinlager Light
Orange juice Soft drinks Package Two $45.00 + GST per person for 3 hours $15.00 + GST per person per hour thereafter Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Oysster Bay Chardonnay Oyster Bay Merlot Oyster Bay Sparkling Stella Artois Steinlager Pure Speight’s Gold Medal Ale Steinlager Light
Orange juice Soft drinks Package Four $59.00 + GST per person for 3 hours $19.00 + GST per person per hour thereafter Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Osyster Bay Chardonnay Oyster Bay Merlot Oyster Bay Sparkling
Stella Artois Steinlager Pure Speight’s Gold Medal Ale Steinlager Light
Orange juice Soft drinks
Orange juice Soft drinks Smirnoff Vodka Coruba Rum Gordon's Gin McKenna Bourbon Brandy
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beverage
packages
Non-Alcoholic Package $21.00 + GST per person (available for 5 hours)
Cocktail Beverage Package Minimum of 40 guests
Fruit punch served on arrival Unlimited carafes of soft drink
Drink on arrival $12.00 + GST per person One hour package $22.00 + GST per person Two hour package $30.00 + GST per person
Soft Drink Package $18.00 + GST per person (available for 5 hours)
Choose up to 2 of the following cocktails:
Unlimited carafes of soft drink
Kiwifruit Margarita JosĂŠ Cuervo Especial, Kiwifruit liqueur, Cointreau, lime, sugar syrup
Fruit Punch Package $18.00 + GST per person (available for 5 hours)
Apple Martini Apple Sours, Absolut Citron, Cointreau, lime, sugar syrup
Unlimited carafes of fruit punch
Bellini Peach PurĂŠe & a hint of Peach Liqueur topped with Daniel Le Brun NV Mojito Barcardi, Anejo Reserva, mint, cane sugar, lime, soda
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questions frequently asked
Do you have much parking? We have free onsite car parking available
Can we do our own decorations? You are more than welcome to organise your own decorations, however if you require the room early there may be associated costs. How many people can fit on each table? The guest tables seat 10 people per table. The head table can be set for 2 - 12 people as required. Extra guests on head table will incur additional costs. Is venue hire included in the costs? Yes, all our wedding menu packages include reception venue hire costs. This includes a room for your reception as well as a room to use as a bridal suite prior to entering the reception room (pending availability). Hire of the outdoor gazebo for ceremonies is an additional $400 + GST When do we need to pay and what forms of payment do you accept? A deposit is required in order to secure your booking. The deposit will be either $500 or 10% of the booking (whichever is highest). Final payment is due five days before the wedding. Final numbers must also be confirmed five days before the wedding. Payment can be made by credit card, EFTPOS or Direct Credit. Cash is accepted at the main office building during office hours (Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm). No personal cheques will be accepted more than 8 working days prior to the wedding date. Is there a discount for children? Children under 12 will receive a 50% discount and children under five are free. Can we bring our own alcohol? Generally no, however you may bring your own toasting champagne (there is a limit of two bottles per table). A corkage charge of $10.00 + GST per bottle applies. Can we bring our own food? Generally no, however we make exceptions for special cultural dishes on request. Exceptions can also be made upon negotiation for marquee weddings. What time does the bar close? Our bar license runs up until 12.00 midnight, however this may be able to be negotiated with your Event Coordinator prior to the evening. Additional charges apply for extending the finishing time and Ellerslie Event Centre holds the right to close the bar at any time should you breach our liquor license. Will there be other weddings on at the same time? Our wedding package prices do not cover exclusivity. There may be another wedding on at the same time within the Event Centre. We have expansive facilities, and can easily cater for more than one wedding simultaneously without any disruption. Does Ellerslie provide any decorations included in the packages? We provide white linen tablecloths and napkins as well as 2 candles per table (available in white, black, red or forest green). We can arrange any additional decorations at an additional cost.
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