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Fins at Plantation House
Reception Dining Experience
Fins Plantation House is managed by celebrity chef Steven Snow’s professional team from Fins Restaurant. With 27 year’s experience, and year after year ‘ Chef Hat’ awards, Fins weddings are top level dining. We are about quality. Steven Snow will personally ensure your wedding exceeds everything you ever dream of.
Our cuisine is creative and innovative, specializing in local and organic produce, line caught fish and seafood, premium meat and interesting vegetarian options.
With prior notice we can cater for all dietary requirements and will happily customize a menu should you be seeking for example a full vegan menu.
Canapés
Post Ceremony
We suggest that you do not rush the post ceremony experience. The pressure is over and this is the fun part of the afternoon! We recommend a light food offering while you are having your bridal photos (usually one hour for photos). We include a complimentary photo hamper for the bridal party (1 bottle of Sparkling Wine, 4 flutes, 4 beers).
*Please note, our menus are seasonal and can change with no further notice
YELLOWFIN TUNA SASHIMI
On Japanese pickle
TEMPURA FISH & CHIPS
With green tea salt and lemon
SEA SALT & SANCHO PEPPER SQUID
On radish and apple salad
BBQ BEEF PANCAKES
With kim chi and wasabi mayo
HOUSE MADE SAUSAGE ROLL
Local free-range pork, trendy tomato sauce
BANGALOW SWEET PORK BAO
With spiced green papaya
LAMB & RED WINE MINI PIES
Whipped potato top
WORLDS BEST SPANISH ANCHOVIES
On risotto cakes with fennel puree
AGEDASHI TOFU (vegan)
Silken tofu, Japanese wakame, yuzu, soy
CUDGEN CORN CAKES (vegan)
With pulled jackfruit chutney
CHATS IN THEIR JACKET (vegetarian)
Crème fraiche, truffle and chives
Live Food Bars
Interactive and Theatrical with Chefs Cooking Live Amongst Your Guests
We suggest 2 to 4 live food bars to be served before being seated for dinner. These can either be in place of canapés or designed as a stand up entree.
*Please note, our menus are seasonal and can change with no further notice
RAW BAR
Freshly shucked Pacific and Rock oysters with: Chardonnay and Shallot vinaigrette Local fish ceviche cured in lime & coconut
TASTE OF ORIENT
Peking duck pancake with Davidson plum sauce Steamer bar with pork and vego gyoza, ponzu Spanner crab coconut cake, wasabi mayonnaise
DUDE MEAT DUDE
Pulled pork sliders, kim chi and wasabi Crispy chicken wings BBQ lamb kofta, minted yoghurt, coriander
TACO BAR
Flame grilled shredded chicken, corn, chipotle mayo Black beans, coriander, limey guacamole Grilled fish, Asian slaw, wasabi mayo
CHARCUTERIE AND FROMAGE
‘Salumi’ bresaola, fennel salami, pork loin with juniper ‘Cheese Please’ selection of local and international cheese Pickled vegetables, lavosh and house made sourdough
FROM THE GARDEN (vegetarian + vegan)
Pumpkin aranchini, yuzu mayo Zucchini fritter with whipped labna, preserved lemon, Crispy rice cake, green papaya & young coconut salad, nam jim dressing
BBQ BAR
BBQ scallops with sake, mirin & lime Grilled halloumi with lemon Chicken satay skewers
Seated Dinner: Classic
Reception Dining Experience
Fins at Plantation House is managed by celebrity chef Steven Snow’s professional team from Fins Restaurant. With 26 years of experience and year after year ‘Chefs Hat’ awards, Fins weddings are top level dining. We are about quality. Steven Snow will personally ensure your wedding exceeds everything you ever dreamt of.
Our cuisine is creative and innovative, specializing in local and organic produce, line caught fish and seafood, premium local meat and interesting vegetarian options.
Fins at Plantation House offer 3 different options for your reception:
Elegant Alternate Drop Wedding 2 course;
Luxe Grazing Wedding 2 course;
Prestige Cocktail Wedding.
HOT AND COLD SASHIMI
With nori dust, seaweed mayonnaise, watercress, ginger chips, tobiko caviar, hot shallot and lime
Type: Entrée
SEARED SCALLOPS
Jamón Serrano, cauliflower purée, smoked tomato, crispy wakame, braised leek, port wine reduction
Type: Entrée
BANGALOW SWEET PORK AND KING PRAWN
Korean style BBQ pork belly with char grilled King prawns, green papaya salad and mild chilli-lime dressing
Type: Entrée
SLOW COOKED GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS DUCK
Crispy coconut rice cake, native pepper, aromatic herb salad, Vietnamese sugar cane citrus broth
Type: Entrée
TEMPURA ZUCCHINI FLOWERS (vegan)
Cashew ‘cheese’, sumac green apple, lime olive oil
Type: Entrée
GRILLED GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAIN SPATCHCOCK
Spanish style with red grapes, sherry butter On the bone (Elegant Alternate Drop) – Deboned thigh fillet (Luxe Grazing Style)
Type: Main Courses
SNOWY’S FISH
Pan seared line caught fish of the day with Riesling and parsley, fennel purée
Type: Main Courses
BBQ GRASS FED CASINO BEEF SKIRT
Cooked medium rare with cauliflower purée, tempura enoki, white miso butter
Type: Main Courses
FINS FAMOUS PAELLA
Spanish saffron rice, local fish, mussels, King prawns, chargrilled chicken, chorizo and squid
Type: Main Courses
HOUSE MADE GNOCCHI (vegetarian)
Local Shroom Brothers mushrooms with sage, truffle and lime
Type: Main Courses
SIDES
Crunchy Garlic and Rosemary Roast Potatoes and Local Seasonal Vegetables
Type: Main Courses
Seated Dinner: Share
Reception Dining Experience
Fins at Plantation House is managed by celebrity chef Steven Snow’s professional team from Fins Restaurant. With 26 years of experience and year after year ‘Chefs Hat’ awards, Fins weddings are top level dining. We are about quality. Steven Snow will personally ensure your wedding exceeds everything you ever dreamt of.
Our cuisine is creative and innovative, specializing in local and organic produce, line caught fish and seafood, premium local meat and interesting vegetarian options.
Fins at Plantation House offer 3 different options for your reception:
Elegant Alternate Drop Wedding 2 course;
Luxe Grazing Wedding 2 course;
Prestige Cocktail Wedding.
HOT AND COLD SASHIMI
With nori dust, seaweed mayonnaise, watercress, ginger chips, tobiko caviar, hot shallot and lime
Type: Entrée
SEARED SCALLOPS
Jamón Serrano, cauliflower purée, smoked tomato, crispy wakame, braised leek, port wine reduction
Type: Entrée
BANGALOW SWEET PORK AND KING PRAWN
Korean style BBQ pork belly with char grilled King prawns, green papaya salad and mild chilli-lime dressing
Type: Entrée
SLOW COOKED GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS DUCK
Crispy coconut rice cake, native pepper, aromatic herb salad, Vietnamese sugar cane citrus broth
Type: Entrée
TEMPURA ZUCCHINI FLOWERS (vegan)
Cashew ‘cheese’, sumac green apple, lime olive oil
Type: Entrée
GRILLED GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAIN SPATCHCOCK
Spanish style with red grapes, sherry butter On the bone (Elegant Alternate Drop) – Deboned thigh fillet (Luxe Grazing Style)
Type: Main Courses
SNOWY’S FISH
Pan seared line caught fish of the day with Riesling and parsley, fennel purée
Type: Main Courses
BBQ GRASS FED CASINO BEEF SKIRT
Cooked medium rare with cauliflower purée, tempura enoki, white miso butter
Type: Main Courses
FINS FAMOUS PAELLA
Spanish saffron rice, local fish, mussels, King prawns, chargrilled chicken, chorizo and squid
Type: Main Courses
HOUSE MADE GNOCCHI (vegetarian)
Local Shroom Brothers mushrooms with sage, truffle and lime
Type: Main Courses
SIDES
Crunchy Garlic and Rosemary Roast Potatoes and Local Seasonal Vegetables
Type: Main Courses
Dessert
We have designed plated desserts or, dessert station.
Classic Alternate Drop and Grazing Menu
Select 2 deserts to be served alternately to your guest.
Dessert Station
Select up to 5 different desserts, where guests help themselves.
Dark Belgium Chocolate Torte
Strawberry and black pepper ice-cream, Brookfarm macadamia nut oil emulsion
Lemon Myrtle Pannacotta
Lemon myrtle and ginger syrup, almond crumb
Black Sapote Bavarois
Beetroot brownie, strawberry, coconut foam, young coconut sorbet
WHITE CHOCOLATE AND MARGARITA PROFITEROLES
Choux pastry filed with a white chocolate and margarita mousse, raspberry coulis
LEMON TART
Short crust pastry filled with a home-made lemon curd
PAVLOVA
Seasonal tropical fruits, Italian meringue topped with Chantilly cream
PROFITEROLE
Choux pastry filled with crème patissière
TIRAMISU
Layard of Savoiardi biscuit soaked in espresso, Kalhua mascarpone and chocolate
CINNAMON DUSTED DOUGHNUT
Chocolate and chilli dipping sauce
Cocktail
Prestige Cocktail Wedding available.
Our chefs will cook live amongst your guests, and a menu will be designed catered to your needs upon request.
Beverages
You are welcome to select either a beverage package or beverages on consumption.
Below, we share with you our most popular and crowd pleaser option:
Sparkling
Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek Brut, Hunter Valley, NSW
White
Tyrrell’s ‘Moore’ Creek’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter Valley, NSW
Rose
Bouchard Ainé & Fils, Burgundy, France
Red
Tyrrell’s ‘Moore’s Creek’ Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW
Beers/Cider
Balter XPA, Balter Lager, Balter Captain Sensible, Apple Cider
Kids Package
Selection of soft drinks and juices. Kids package applies to all guests under 18 yrs. Other beverages available upon request. Beverage package applies to all guests over 18 years Beverage packages start at the conclusion of the ceremony, for the entire duration of the reception
Cocktail Bar
Your guests will be offered a cocktail to enjoy with their pre-dinner canapes. A barman will be shaking cocktails to order in front of you. You can pre-organise your cocktail list such as; Kaffir Lime and Chilli Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, Aperol Spritz, Passion fruit + Belvedere Spritz or more simply a Gin and Tonic Bar!
Spirit Bar
Your guests will be ordering their choice of spirits through our bartender. Our range of spirits includes Belevedere Vodka, Glenmorangie Original Scotch Whisky, Jack Daniels Bourbon, Bundaberg Original Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Ink Gin, Brookie’s Dry Gin et. al.
Cash Bar
You don’t have to pay for everything. You can choose to not include some beverage into your package but offer a cash bar instead. Your guest will open a tab with our bartender and pay for their own drinks at the end of the night or simply tap and go. Your drinks package will begin on the conclusion of your ceremony. You may want to consider an on consumption offering prior to the ceremony.
Coffee and Tea (available upon request, charged on consumption)
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We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries.
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