RNZYS Events Brochure Nov 2022_Mar 2023

OUR FACILITIES

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Home of the America’s Cup, is a spacious, multi-functional building at the foot of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in Westhaven Marina. We offer seven versatile function rooms to cater to any event, whether it be a day meeting, gala dinner, wedding or cocktail party.

The RNZYS building has a distinctive nautical appearance where sundrenched decks and rooms offer superb vistas over Westhaven Marina, City, Waitemata Harbour and the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

AUDIO / VISUAL

We have standard AV equipment on offer. Additional daily costs apply. *available in

Flipchart $70 Whiteboard $50

Small Data Projector & screen $200

*Committee Room, Commodore's Room, Quarterdeck, Dinghy Locker

Large Data Projector & screen *Ballroom only $400

HD TV *Crow’s Nest & Members Lounge $200 Lectern & Microphone $85 Wireless Handheld Microphone $35 Lapel Microphone $85 Stage *Ballroom only $350 Private WIFI Connection $60

Onsite Technician *per hour (min. 3 hours) $85

We are able to arrange an onsite technician to assist set up & manage all audio visual for your event. We would recommend this if your event uses multiple devises, also managing sound and video presentations.

WiFi

We offer a complimentary WIFI connection. However, should the suc cess of your function rely on the internet connection we recommend booking a private wifi connection.

DECOR / ENTERTAINMENT

DANCERS

Get the dancefloor started or breakup the evening with a live dance performance. Jazz, ballroom, latin, cabaret and more.

From $1999

MUSIC

Create a vibe with our range of talented musicians and DJs. Solo, duo, trio or full band available. From $1000

CASINO TABLES

Bring a taste of Las Vegas to your event with blackjack, roulette tables - complete with friendly dealers (tokens only, no cash exchanged)

From $1850

PHOTOBOOTH

Give your guests an opportunity to strike their best pose with a photobooth. Variety of themed backdrops and props to choose from.

From $860

QUIZ

Spark some friendly competition with our interactive multi media quiz. Hosted by a Quiz Master or a hilarious drag queen

From $440

AJ HACKET BRIDGE CLIMB OR BUNGEE

Book a bungee jump or climbing tour of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and join us for post drinks and nibbles.

From $150

LA LUMIERE

Custom lighting and draping that transforms a room - chandeliers, string lights, pendants and curtain lights.

From $850

FLOCK FURNITURE

Elevate your event with a selection of custom lounge seating, bar stools and tables.

From TBC

FLORALS

Gorgeous handcrafted florals for table settings or accented around lighting and room features.

From $65 per table

CROW’S NEST

Offering spectacular views over the Harbour Bridge and catching the all day sun through the large north facing windows, this room is warm and inviting all year round. The only room located on the third level, it offers both privacy and prestige, suitable for board meetings or private dining.

30m2 10 10 $629 $504

MEMBERS LOUNGE

Uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge and the Waitemata Harbour make this a very special room, convenient for board meetings, breakfast presentations, or smaller cocktail and dinner functions.

COMMODORE’S ROOM

Our Commodore's Room is ideal for meetings, cocktail and dinner functions. Its L-shaped space offers the flexibility of a breakout area, or a casual stand-up area for coffee breaks or pre-dinner drinks.

COMMITTEE ROOM

What has for a long time been reserved for historic club events only is now also available for hire. The Committee Room is steeped in history and has stunning views over the Westhaven Marina. From board meetings and seminars to small private dinners or cocktail parties, this room is sure to impress.

DINGHY LOCKER

A striking bar with timber floors, large glass doors opening out to an extensive deck at the water’s edge of the marina. The Dinghy Locker boasts spectacular views of the harbour, marina and city lights. Primarily dedicated to club racing events, the Dinghy Locker is also available for private hire and is ideal for functions ranging from BBQs, cocktail and birthday parties.

QUARTERDECK

Situated on the first floor, the Quarterdeck showcases elevated views over the Westhaven Marina, the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland City and the Sky Tower. The room is stunning, simple and elegant and has a large covered balcony that can be used for pre-dinner drinks or as a dancefloor. This space impresses every time.

SQUADRON BALLROOM

Located on the ground floor, featuring a distinct nautical theme, this is a very versatile room with an open atrium and extended patio. This spacious room is popular as a conference and exhibition venue or can be used for large-scale breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktail functions. The Dinghy Locker can also be hired with this space to extend the area further and create a pre-function space.

BREAKFAST

Buffet

$65 pp (min 45 people)

COLD

Orange juice ƒ

Cereal selection - homemade muesli, weetbix, cornflakes & cows milk ƒ Individual yoghurts with toppings

Individual bircher muesli

Seasonal fruit ƒ

Danish & toast selection served with butter and jam

HOT ƒ

Scrambled eggs

Smoked bacon

Local butcher pork sausages

Sautéed herbed button mushrooms

Baked tomatoes & harissa butter

Hash browns

Nespresso coffee, Harney & Sons Teas

Continental

$46 pp (min 10 people) ƒ

Orange juice ƒ

Cereal selection - homemade muesli, weetbix, cornflakes & cows milk ƒ Individual yoghurts with toppings ƒ Fresh seasonal fruit platter & blueberry yoghurt ƒ Danish & toast selection served with butter and jam ƒ Nespresso coffee, Harney & Sons Teas

DAY

COFFEE BREAK

Buffet Lunch of your choice (see page 18)

Non-Alcoholic Beverage

LUNCHES

Minimum order for 15 guests applies

LIGHT & HEALTHY

Harrisa-honey chicken, curried cauliflower & chickpeas, yoghurt dressing & pita croutons *GF ƒ

Tabbouleh salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, couscous *DF, V, VG

Yoghurt & cumin with hummus and pita bread (V)

Leafy greens, roasted almonds, grilled aubergine, pomegranate dressing & halloumi cheese *V, GF

Fresh fruit *VG, GF, DF

Nespresso coffee, Harney & Sons Tea

OLD SCHOOL

Chef’s choice dish *DF, GF, VO, VGO

Roasted Pork Belly, braised red cabbage, salsa verde *DF, GF, VO, VGO

BBQ Beef Brisket, red pepper & chipotle sauce *DF, GF, VO, VGO

Baby potatoes, rosemary & lemon

Caesar chicken salad, croutons, egg *VO, GFO

Mini donuts

Nespresso coffee, Harney & Sons Teas

COLD BUFFET

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Selection of Turkish bread sandwiches and wraps – chicken, cold cuts, vegetarian *DF, GF, VGO

Assorted Sushi - chicken, salmon, vegetarian *GF, DF

Slow baked beetroot, cucumber, tomato, red onion & feta rocket salad *V, GF, VGO

Chocolate Brownie *GFO

Nespresso coffee, Harney & Sons Teas

CANAPÉS

Cold Canapés

Salmon ceviche, yuzu gel, pickled pear, micro coriander *DF, GF

Goats cheese truffles, pickled beetroot relish, black sesame seeds & smoked honey *GF

Beef tartare, brioche, crispy capers *DF

Seared yellow-fin tuna, lime & soy gel, wasabi mayo, pickled daikon, rice crackers *GF, DF

Bloody Mary oyster shooter *GF, DF

Assorted sushi with wasabi, soy sauce & pickled ginger *GF, DF, VO

Smashed avo, red salsa, baby cos lettuce cups *GF, DF, V

Smoked mussel pate, salmon roe on bilinis

Hot Canapés

Five spick duck pancake, hoisin & spring onion *DF

Miso roasted aubergine, sesame seeds, cabbage and sesame dressing *DF, V, VG

Spring rolls, samosas, sweet chilli sauce *V, DF

Mexican chicken tinga mini tostadas & pickled onions *GF

Filipino style chicken skewers, lemongrass & ginger *GF, DF

Teriyaki salmon skewers *GF, DF

Beef & beetroot dutch croquettes & chilli salsa

*GF, DF

Mini quesadillas and mexican salsa *GF, V

Korean popcorn chicken & kimichi mayo *GF, DF

NIBBLES TO SHARE

Prices are per platter.

We recommend one platter per 8-10 people. Please note that our nibble platters are meant as finger food and are suitable to be served along with drinks, they are not suitable as a stand-alone dinner option.

Antipasto platter 125

Cheese board (4 cheeses) with dried fruit & crackers, chutney *V, GF 125

Assorted sushi, soy, wasabi, pickled ginger *GF, DF 79

Assorted Sandwiches *GF, V, DF available 78

Mini Chicken Wraps *DFO 69

Mini Veggie Wraps *V, DFO 65

Assorted Italian Arancini *V 55

Mini bagels with smoked salmon, cream cheese, black pepper, lemon 78

Karaage Chicken kimchi mayo 79

Spicy potato wedges with sour cream & chives *GF 67

Salt & pepper squid, lemon mayonnaise 65

Prawn twisters,Thai dipping sauce *DF 60

Asian sampling (vegetable spring rolls, samosas and prawn twisters) *DF 79

Mini sausage rolls with tomato sauce 79

Filipino style chicken, lemongrass & ginger *GF, DF 79

Crumbed fish, remoulade, lemon 67

Chocolate Brownie *GF 70

Mini donuts 73

Fruit Platter 69

PLATED MEALS

2 COURSE 3 COURSE

Any two courses of your choice

All guests will eat the same meals

$87 per person

1 x entrée, 1 x main & 1 x dessert of your choice

All guests will eat the same meals $97 per person

2

SET MENU ALTERNATE DROP 3 COURSE

COURSE

Any two courses of your choice with two dishes chosen for each course

The chosen dishes are served alternatively around the table; your guests are free to exchange the plate with their neighbour if they wish $100 per person

1 x entrée, 1 x main & 1 x dessert of your choice with two dishes chosen for each course

The chosen dishes are served alternatively around the table; your guests are free to exchange with their neighbour if they wish $110 per person

ENTRÉE SELECTION

Carprese Salad heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil

Chicken and Asparagus Terrine watercress emulsion

Crispy Pork Belly apple bacon jam, apple batons, radish

Kokoda fermented chili, cucumber, avocado, coriander, coconut sauce

Seared Beef fillet smoked egg yolk, sherry gel, pickled shallots, rocket

Goats Cheese and Hazelnut Roll beetroot

* all entrées are served with fresh bread and butter

MAIN SELECTION

Crispy Chicken Breast garlic puree, seasonal fricasseed, jus

Roasted Market Fish confit tomato, compressed cucumber, roasted capsicum, gazpacho sauce

Beef Sirloin onion puree, green beans, peppercorn sauce

Lamb Rump carrot cumin puree, baby carrot, thyme jus

Roasted Pork Scotch kumara puree, shaved fennel, cider jus

DESSERT SELECTION

Seasonal Cheesecake vanilla cheesecake, Seasonal berry, sable crumb

Chocolate Marquis cherries, sponge, organic hazelnuts

Coconut and Kaffe Lime Panna Cotta lime gel, toasted coconut chips Deconstructed Pavlova compressed seaonal fruit, coconut cream

Assortment of Petit Fours to share

* dessert includes freshly brewed Nespresso coffee and Harney & Sons teas.

BUFFET OPTIONS

SEAFARER'S BUFFET | $115 pp

Antipasto station

Selection of cold cuts and cured meats, seasonal NZ cheeses, assorted dips and marinated vegetables

Seafood Station

Chipotle goddess prawns, smoked salmon, smoked fish rillettes, green lip mussels with coconut dressing, oysters with red wine shallot vinegar, homemade pickles

Salads

Baby potato salad, soft boiled eggs, spring onions, mayonnaise

Leafy greens, brown rice, savoury muesli, charred broccoli & green beans edamame, miso dressing

Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, orzo salad

Moroccan chickpea and cauliflower salad with baby spinach

Hot Dishes

Roasted Market fish sauté greens, tomato butter sauce

Braised leg of lamb, cumin roasted carrot and confit garlic jus

Roasted pork scotch, braised cabbage and mustard jus

Paprika and lemon chicken thigh pilaf rice and thyme jus

Slow cooked spiced beef brisket, caramelized onion roasted potato, spiced jus

Roasted carrots, harissa lentil, baby spinach, chimichurri Vegan ricotta pasta with caponata

Honey glazed ham with pink peppercorn and fennel

Desserts

Seasonal cheesecake

Fresh seasonal fruit

Chocolate brownie, chantilly cream

Raspberry frangipane tarts

Christmas Dessert options

swap with dessert dishes from above or add for $8pp, per dish

White chocolate Christmas log Christmas chocolate truffles Trifle

CAPTAIN'S BUFFET | $122 pp

Antipasto

Selection of cold cuts and cured meats, seasonal NZ cheeses, assorted dips and marinated vegetables

Seafood Station

Chipotle goddess prawns, smoked salmon, smoked fish rillettes, green lip mussels with coconut dressing, oysters with red wine shallot vinegar, homemade pickles

Salads

Baby potato salad, soft boiled eggs, spring onions, mayonnaise

Leafy greens, brown rice, savoury muesli, charred broccoli & green beans edamame, miso dressing

Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, orzo salad

Moroccan chickpea and cauliflower salad with baby spinach

Pasta heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved parmesan, pine nuts

Greek salad with rocket, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta

Hot Dishes

Fish, paella, tomato and capsicum sauce

Braised beef, roasted root vegetable, rosemary jus

Crispy Pork belly, olive and basil crush baby potato, shaved fennel, cider jus

Roasted chicken breast, horopito gnocchi, rocket, parmesan, pine nuts, seeded mustard cream sauce

Lamb leg, Moroccan spiced cauliflower and chickpeas, garlic yoghurt

Honey glazed ham with pink peppercorn and fennel

Desserts

Seasonal cheesecake

Fresh seasonal fruit

Chocolate brownie, chantilly cream

Raspberry frangipane tarts

Christmas Dessert options

swap with dessert dishes from above or add for $8pp, per dish

White chocolate Christmas log Christmas chocolate truffles Trifle

SUMMER WALK 'N FORK

$110 pp | the perfect menu for mix and mingle cocktail-style event. Serving time 2hrs

Cold Buffet

Antipasto station

Homemade and imported cold cuts and sliced meats, seasonal NZ cheese selection, assorted dips and marinated vegetables

Seafood Station

Green lip mussels with coconut dressing, coriander lime prawns, gravlax, homemade pickled vegetables and chutney Salads

Roasted root vegetable salad with Canadian maple dressing Quinoa, pickled beetroot, feta and kale salad

Walk and Fork Selection

Please select from the list on the right

Dessert

Christmas dessert mixed platter, fruit salad, mince pies, fruitcake, bread and butter pudding

Walk and Fork Menu

Your choice of 5 options:

• Hangi style beetroot espuma with rice crisp

• Spanish potato bravas, crispy chorizo, paprika aioli

• Pickled crudités and cauliflower hummus

• Summer tangelo corn medley cups

• Pasifika mussel cocktail

• Rare tuna mini poke bowl

• Braised pork mini poke bowl

• Honey rosemary buttermilk fired chicken

• Prawn & potato croquette with sesame seeds, apricot and mango chutney

• Mini lamb kebabs with sumac yogurt

• Patagonian beef short ribs with chimichurri

Extra choice $5 per person - per item

* All portions are between 40-50g plus garnish

* All items served in bamboo plates or biodegradable cups.

BBQ MENU

LIGHT BBQ

$60 per person

• Basket of fresh assorted bread, butter

Salads ƒ

Leaf salad & dressing ƒ Salad bar to include tomato & cucumber ƒ Potato salad

From the BBQ ƒ

Local butcher sausages ƒ 150g beef burger pattie ƒ Fried onions ƒ

Roasted kumara, beetroot, parsnip & pumpkin

Add Dessert - $6pp per option

Seasonal cheesecake

Fresh seasonal fruit

Chocolate brownie, chantilly cream

Raspberry frangipane tarts

FULL BBQ

$75 per person ƒ

Basket of fresh assorted bread, butter

Salads ƒ

Leaf salad & dressing ƒ

Salad bar to include tomato & cucumber ƒ Potato salad

From the BBQ ƒ

Thyme & lemon yoghurt marinated chicken thighs ƒ

Beef medallion with black pepper, garlic & herbs ƒ

Local butcher sausages ƒ

Roasted kumara, beetroot, parsnip & pumpkin

Add Dessert - $6pp per option

Seasonal cheesecake

Fresh seasonal fruit

Chocolate brownie, chantilly cream

Raspberry frangipane tarts

BEVERAGE OPTIONS

PAYMENT OPTIONS

When serving beverages at your function with the RNZYS, select a

• Bar tab with a $ limit

• Cash bar - guests purchase their own beverages with eftpos or cash

ADD ONS

Arrival drink

Bubbles from $11 Cocktail from $14 Mumm Champagne from $25 Grand Cordon Mumm on request | $110 per bottle Wine on the table

BEVERAGE PACKAGES

• Beverage package - unlimited beverage per hour *details below your choice of wine tier, house beer & spirit selection, non-alcoholic *Limited to functions of over 100pax and do not apply to 21st Birthdays. T&C's apply.

HOUSE

Brancott Estate: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Brut Cuvee

PREMIUM SQUADRON HOUSE SPIRITS

Stoneleigh Rapaura: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Deutz Marlborough Cuvee

Church Road McDonald: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah Deutz Marlborough Cuvee

Absolut Vodka Beefeater Gin Havana Club Rum Jameson Irish Whiskey

1 hour - $40 per person

2 hour - $50 per person

3 hour - $60 per person

4 hour - $65 per person

5 hour - $75 per person

1 hour - $45 per person

2 hour - $55 per person

3 hour - $65 per person

4 hour - $70 per person

5 hour - $80 per person

1 hour - $55 per person

2 hour - $65 per person

3 hour - $70 per person

4 hour - $80 per person

5 hour - $90 per person

BEVERAGE LIST

BOTTLED WINE SELECTION BEER SELECTION

Champagne & Methode Traditionelle

Mumm Grand Cordon 110 Deutz Marlborough Cuvee 80 Brancott Estate Reserve Brut Cuvee 55

Sauvignon Blanc Brancott Estate 55

Stoneleigh Rapaura 75 Church Road Mcdonald 80 Chardonnay Brancott Estate 55

Stoneleigh Rapaura 75 Church Road Mcdonald 80

Pinot Gris Brancott Estate 55

Stoneleigh Rapaura 75 Church Road Mcdonald 80

Red Wine

Brancott Estate Pinot Noir 55

Stoneleigh Rapaura Pinot Noir 75 Church Road Mcdonald Syrah 85

Bottled Beer from $10 Peroni Asahi BRB IPA BRB Light 2.5%, Somersby Cider Peroni Libera 0.0% Non Alcoholic Soft Drinks Fresh Juice Antipodes Still or Sparkling East Imperial Tonics East Imperial Ginger Beer

Draft Beer from $14 Dinghy Locker Only Asahi Peroni Asahi Black Carlsberg Rotating Craft Beer

Spirits from $10 Absolut Vodka Beefeater Gin Havana Club Rum Jameson Irish Whiskey

HOUSEKEEPING NOTES

Prices & Members Discount

All prices are subject to change, and GST inclusive unless otherwise noted. Prices are detailed at the non–member rates. RNZYS members receive a 10% discount on food prices and a 20% discount on beverage prices.

Dietary Requirements

Please advise of any dietary requirements upon confirming the final number of your attendees, please provide the guests full name.

Changes to Menus

Personalised menus are available at an additional cost. Please ask our event management team for details.

External Food and Drinks

Please be advised that we do not allow any food and/or drinks not prepared and served by the RNZYS on our premises.

Venue Access

We open at 8:30am, however we are happy to open the venue earlier if required. All functions need to finish by 12:00am and the venue needs to be vacated by 12.30am

Parking

All day parking is complimentary to members and event guests of the RNZYS. Customers are only allowed to park in spaces within the white lines. Yellow lines are reserved for Berth holders ONLY. When parking is required for more than 3 hours 8:00am4:00pm Monday to Friday, please register your car details and phone number at the computer next to reception.

Additional Staffing

Depending on the size/style of your event, additional staffing may be required. Once details about catering and beverage service are finalised, we can provide a quote. From $34.50 per hour, per agent staff.

COVID-19 Guidelines

Please ask our event management team for the most updated requirements relating to COVID 19 restrictions and requirements. Security RNZYS reserves the right to employ security for the property and people with the costs added to the client’s account, where it is felt the need is required.

For events serving alcohol, we require 1 security guard per 80-100 guests from the start of your function until the last person leaves. This is $80 per hour, per guard.

TESTIMONIALS

Wendy Mauer, IB4T

"A quick thank you for a fantastic event! Skippers and bar men were awesome and food was outstanding. Everyone was asking when we can do it again, so fantastic result all around. Our COO said best team building event he has ever attended. Thumbs up to you all for making our event a success!"

Kerry Greene, Maritime Events

"Yesterday certainly was a wonderful day to be a New Zealander. I just wanted to take the time to drop you a note to congratulate the RNZYS on their hosting of members yesterday. A wonderful result, but an incredible delivery by you and the team. The atmosphere was electric and the team pulled out all of the stops to ensure a wonderful experience for all."

Frank Olsson, New Zealand Europe Business Council

“To everyone involved, the function worked very well for us last night. Everybody was happy and food and service were great – all staff so attentive and kind.”

Leone Keane, Techweek

"THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart for the venue, for putting on such an incredible service and for your wonderful staff. The families, teachers and especially kids absolutely loved the night and all sponsors and stakeholders left with joy in their heart and confidence in the future of Tech in NZ."

Amanda Richards, Island Cruising NZ

"I would like to thank you for your assistance in organising our Members Club night on Friday 12th April. The room looked lovely, the staff attentive and the buffet was the best yet. It was our most successful and enjoyable evening so far."