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MENUS 2020:VENUE – HET VLOCK
CASTEEL
FLOATING CANAPES, served by waiters
Choose at least 4 or 5 pp [or as many as you wish] @ R13 each for plated and buffet
style menus
   o Biltong truffles with handmade rosemary and parmesan crackers
   o Lamb curry bunny chow/ vetkoekie
   o Wraps with tikka chicken pineapple and lettuce
   o Sticky pork riblets

   o   Different skewers such as:
   o   Parma ham, melon and fresh figs[seasonal],
   o   Basil marinated chicken and pesto,
   o   Spicy petite meat balls and peppadew,
   o   Lamb koftas with tzatziki,
   o   Chicken kebabs with a satay or herb and citrus mayo or basil mayo
   o   Caprese salad [tomato, mozzarella, olives] with a balsamic glaze and basil pesto
   o   Seasonal fruit with a honey and lavender dip
   o   Camembert, strawberry, olives with balsamic glaze
   o   Watermelon, feta, olives, fresh basil
   o   Strawberries, castor sugar and vodka [Choose 1 or a combination or as you wish]

   o   Mini boeries served with gourmet smoortjie
   o Petite puff pastry squares with different toppings such as grilled rosa tomatoes, feta
     and basil pesto; or smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill; or green fig preserve, brie

       For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                     Wellington, 7655
and sweet chilli dressing; or grilled beef fillet and red onion marmalade [Choose 1 or a
      combination or as you wish]
    o Small savoury tartlets with different fillings such as bacon and ham or spinach and feta
      or caramelised onion and goats cheese
    o Different chipolatas [small sausages] served with homemade sweet mustard sauce or
      Vietnamese style with a sticky dressing and sesame seeds
    o Spring rolls or samosas with sweet chilli dipping sauce or fruity mango chutney
    o Char grilled prawns with a lime and dill mayo or creamy coconut sauce [R5 pp extra]
    o Steak strips served with chips and a dipping sauce
    o Elegant cones with sliced biltong, droewors, mixed nuts and dried mango and cranberry [R8
        pp extra]
    o Grilled beef fillet on bruschetta with parmesan slivers, caramelised onion and balsamic glaze
    o Gourmet soups such as butternut and apple, potato and leek, creamy biltong and brandy,
        mushroom and port, tomato and basil served in white espresso cups [Served hot in winter,
        cold versions available in summer]
    o   Mini crayfish rolls with a tartar and lemon dressing [R5 pp extra]
    o   Petite hamburgers or sliders: Pulled pork with shredded pickled cabbage/ lamb with fresh
        herbs
    o   Vetkoekies with homemade jams, grated cheese .
    o   Roosterkoekies with farm churned butter and homemade preserves, grated Gouda cheese
        [R5 pp extra]
    o   Plankie vleis consisting of fillet with red onion marmalade, pesto and rocket, served on
        wooden boards[ R7 extra]

OTHER OPTIONS TO CONSIDER FOR CANAPEES
O Flat breads with mezze style toppings such as olives, hummus, sundried tomatoes, beef strips,
    mozzarella, pestos etc [R50 pp]
o Festive Harvest table with artisan style bread, crackers, Boland cheeses, preserves, fresh
    seasonal fruit, dips, olives [R60 pp]
o   Mediterranean platters with cold meats such as peppered beef, Parma ham, salami, cheeses,
    olives, spicy nuts, hummus, onion marmalade, ciabatta bread, bread sticks, marinated vegetables
    [ R80 pp]
o   Freshly baked ciabatta bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olives, dukka and 2 types of
    Huguenot cheeses [R50 pp]
o   Platters with fresh country vegetables and fruit, served with dips such as hummus, pesto, tzatzki
    [R40 pp]
    Stations such as:
o   Roosterkoek with jams and spreads [R30 pp]
o   Potato wedges with a variety of dipping sauces such as aioli, green goddess herb sauce,
    homemade mustard, tartare, herb mayo [R20 pp]
o   Slider bar with home made patties, pulled lamb or pork, caramelised onions, cheese wild rocket,
    cole slaw [R30 pp]
o   Taco bar with chilli con carne mince, taco shells, sour cream, fresh coriander [R30 pp]
o   Pizza bar, building your own pizza with cheeses, bacon, ham, mushrooms, biltong, pesto, etc
    [R40]

DIFFERENT MENU OPTIONS

        For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                      Wellington, 7655
NOTE: We do a minimum of THREE courses [wedding cake and late night
snacks do not count as courses]

NOTE:
The starter as such cannot be served as canapees. It is just what it is,
something small and light before the main course. Canapees should keep
guests entertained for at least 2 hours while photos are taken and it should be
filling for a hungry crowd that time of day.

A. PLATED
  Menu 1
  Starter:
  Savoury crumpets topped with smoked salmon, finished with a champagne mayo, caviar and fresh
  herbs
  OR
  Platters for each table consisting of handmade breads served with butter, biltong, green fig
  preserve, olives and gouda and Brie cheese

  Main course:
  [Men ] Marinated beef fillet, grilled to perfection, served with a sauce of your choice [port,
  mushroom and brandy; pepper]
  [Women] Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and ricotta
  accompanied by a creamy potato dauphinoise, a medley of grilled baby vegetables and syrupy
  pumpkin fritters

  Dessert:
  Dark chocolate creme brulee or chocolate brownie with ice cream and a Bar one choc and liquor
  sauce

  R 275 pp

  Menu 2
  Starter:
  Biltong, summer berries, croutons and parmesan slivers served on a bed of baby leaves with a
  dried fig vinaigrette or balsamic glaze

  Main course:
  Slow roasted lamb shank served with creamy potato bake; OR mustard infused mash; OR
  crushed baby potatoes and spinach; served with grilled seasonal vegetables and pumpkin fritters
  with cranberries

  Dessert:
  Love is Sweet dessert table with a selection of decadent desserts such as a rich chocolate
  mousse; meringue pavlova with fresh fruit; New York style cheese cake; fresh fruit platters and
  full cream ice cream

  Price: R 290 pp

     For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                   Wellington, 7655
Menu 3
  Starter:
  Perfectly oven - baked bacon, ham and cheese tartlets with a balsamic glaze, topped with dressed
  baby herbs and balsamic swirls

  Main course:
  Pepper crusted fillet of beef with a creamy mushroom and port sauce or sauce of your choice
  Duo of potato - crispy potato wedges and potato in phyllo
  Seasonal vegetables with fresh herbs

  Dessert:
  Individually baked vanilla cheese cake with a berry and liquor coulis

  Price: R270 pp

Menu 4
  Starter:
  Bread to be served to each table – Handmade bread with biltong mousse, ciabatta with sundried
  tomato pesto and cheese, mealie bread with flavoured butter

  Main Course:
  Grilled Norwegian salmon with a champagne and butter sauce served with asparagus and baby
  potatoes
  OR
  Rock salt crusted rack of lamb with a rosemary and garlic jus served with parmesan crushed
  potatoes and seasonal vegetables [Choose 1 option]

  Dessert:
  Decadent chocolate tart served with cinnamon cream or spiced dark choc sauce
  OR
  Flavoured crème brulee
  OR
  Brownie trifle with a shot of liqueur
  [Choose 1 option]

  Price: R300 pp

  OTHER EXCITING OPTIONS TO INCORPORATE AS PART OF PLATED
  OR BUFFET STYLE MENUS

  o Salad deli with a selection of fresh salads such as Caesar, Caprese, Greek, avocado,
    strawberries and caramelised nuts, couscous salad with dried apricots, almonds and
    cranberries, bowls of olives, feta, etc, and a selection of gourmet dressings [R60 pp]
  o Cheese boards with a selection of cheeses, crackers, freshly baked breads, biltong,
    homemade preserves, fresh seasonal fruits, to be served instead of canapes, or before/as
    dessert or to enjoy as late night snack [R40 – R60 pp]
  o Bread, spreads and a choice of 3 soups [ R50 pp]
  o A sorbet of your choice to be served before main course to clean the palate eg. strawberry
    and chardonnay; honey, lime and ginger; etc [R20 pp]

     For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                   Wellington, 7655
o Platters or beautiful cake stands with sweet treats served on each table [ 4 - 5 treats pp, R50
     pp]
 o   Candy bar [Price depending, R40 pp]
 o   Cheeses used to create a gorgeous wedding cake served on silver stand, wine barrel or
     vintage stand, presented with fresh fruit/ flowers/ preserves and nuts/cake topper of your
     choice - can be served as part of canapes [Price on request, depending on cheeses used]
 o   Groom’s cake – different cheeses assembled to form a cake, with crackers, nuts, preserves,
     served as late night snack [Price depending on type of cheeses used]
 o   Late night snacks such as mini hotdogs/boeries, mini hamburgers, gourmet pizzas, gooey
     Emmenthaler toasties, flavoured popcorn, mini magnums, Dom Pedros, French style Fries
     with dipping sauces [Price depending on choice, usually R20 per option]
 o   Coffee bar/truck [Price on request]
 o   Ice cream machine serving sumptuous soft serve with flake or toppings [Price on request]
 o   Popcorn machine serving flavoured popcorn {Price on request]
 o   Oyster King [to form part of canapes] [Price on request]
 o   Charcuterie deli [Price on request]

B. BUFFET STYLE MENUS
 Menu 1
 Starter: [Plated]

 Antipasti platter [served on small wooden boards] consisting of bruschetta, Brie, matured cheddar,
 olives, salami, pastrami, onion marmalade, rocket

 Main Course:
 Slow roasted leg of lamb with a Merlot and rosemary jus
 Chicken Cordon Bleu with feta and peppadew or traditional home style chicken pie
 Smoked pork neck with apples poached in red wine /dried fruit/tangy homemade mustard sauce
 Savoury rice
 Crispy roasted potatoes
 Pumpkin and butternut fritters with a honey and vanilla syrup
 Broccoli, bacon and cheese salad or grilled vegetables

 Dessert:
 Deconstructed malva pudding served with a salted caramel sauce and ice cream [winter]

 Ice cream bar with a variety of sauces [chocolate and fudge] and toppings [caramel popcorn, fresh
 berries, mini meringues, mini marshmallows, fudge] [summer]

 Price: R290 pp

 MENU 2

 Starter:
 Bread platter with sour dough bread, traditional vetkoekies, butter, green fig preserve and
 camembert cheese

 Main course:
 Greek style leg of lamb with pearl onions and fresh herbs
 Homemade chicken pie with a mushroom sauce
 Savoury and basmati rice
 New potatoes with parsley butter and garlic or roasted potato wedges

     For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                   Wellington, 7655
Broccoli, bacon and feta salad
Butternut and honey bake with nuts and cinnamon topping

Dessert:
Small treats such as koeksisters, amarula fudge, rice crispie treats, brownies, petite cheese cakes

Price: R270 pp

Menu 3 [Winter]

Starter:
Cape Malay; or Thai butternut soup; or creamy mushroom and port soup [choose 1] , served with
freshly baked bread

Main course:
Slow roasted leg of lamb with a red wine and rosemary sauce and mint jelly
Chicken Cordon Bleu with a feta and peppadew topping
Lamb/Venison/Beef pie with a creamy mushroom sauce
Savoury rice
Roasted potato wedges
Sweet potato with an orange and butter sauce or pumpkin tart with a caramel sauce or pumpkin
fritters
Green bean and bacon casserole or broccoli and cauliflower bake with 3 cheeses

Dessert:
Pancake bar with cinnamon sugar, milk tart filling, bananas and caramel, fresh fruit and cream,
chocolate sauce

Price: R280 pp

Menu 4 [Summer]
Starter:
Bruschetta with grilled rosa tomatoes, feta and basil pesto creme on a bed of leaves
OR
Rustic flatbread topped with carpaccio [ostrich or springbok/kudu] with cream cheese, fresh figs,
and a pinotage infused balsamic jus

Main:
Slow roasted leg of lamb with a choice of mint or pepper and brandy sauce
Rolled, deboned chicken with a cheese stuffing
Roasted pork neck with an apple and marmalade sauce
Baby potato salad
Grilled vegetable and pasta salad
Summer salad with asparagus, mange tout peas, cranberries, nuts, and a pomegranate dressing

Dessert
Meringue pavlova with vanilla infused whipped cream ice cream and summer berries

Price: 280 pp

Menu 5

   For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                 Wellington, 7655
Starter:
 Antipasti platters presented on each table, consisting of a selection of cold meats, olives,
 cheeses, preserves and ciabatta bread or small antipasto boards served to each guest

 Main course:
 Roast pork with dried fruit and balsamic baby onions
 Provencal chicken dish with olives , white wine and sundried tomatoes
 Couscous or Basmati rice or Savoury rice
 Crispy roasted potatoes or creamy potato bake or creamy parmesan mash
 Grilled seasonal vegetables
 Caprese salad on a bed of fresh baby leaves with basil pesto

 Dessert:
 Yummy baked chocolate cheesecake with a liqueur sauce and praline slivers

 Price:R265 pp

C. FEAST / BUFFET TO THE TABLE/FAMILY STYLE

 Menu 1

 Starter:
 Artisan style bread with Boland cheeses, biltong pate, preserves, fresh fruits
 Main Course:
 Mezze style platters presented on large platters or wooden boards on each table. Each platter
 serves 10 guests.
 Roasted peppered fillet of beef with a Bernaisse sauce
 Prego chicken skewers or grilled chicken breasts stuffed with bacon, ricotta and red onion
 Grilled salmon trout fillets topped with dried cranberries, pine nuts and Italian parsley
 Mediterranean baby potato salad
 Char grilled pear or nectarine or avocado on a bed of leaves with camembert , honey roasted
 nuts and a whole grain mustard dressing
 Deconstructed Caprese salad

 Dessert
 Mini Dom Pedros, mini magnums, floating/served by waiters

 Price: R300 pp

 Menu 2

 Starter:
 Seafood terrine with a lemon tartar
 OR
 Springbok carpaccio with rocket, parmesan slivers and balsamic glaze
 served with herby bread sticks or sourdough bread on mini wooden boards

 Main course: [Served on large wooden serving boards to each table]
 Succulent lamb shanks cooked in red wine and fresh herbs, served on a bed of mash or crushed
 baby potatoes and grilled seasonal baby vegetables

 Dessert:

    For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                  Wellington, 7655
Mini jars displayed according to your ‘theme’/look: Chocolate mousse, cheese cake, crème
 brulee, peppermint crisp, lemon meringue

 Price pp: R280

 SALADS:
    o   Caprese with mozzarella, tomato and basil
    o   Fresh garden salad with organic leaves, feta, olives and Het Vlock Casteel gourmet dressings
    o   Roasted beetroot, butternut, feta, rocket and cranberries/pumpkin seeds and balsamic glaze
    o   Couscous with nuts, pomegranates, coriander, feta
    o   Broccoli salad with bacon, cheddar cheese nuts and a mayo and sour cream dressing
    o   Grilled vegetable with feta and fresh herbs
    o   Watermelon with feta red onion, rocket [seasonal]
    o   Bean salad with baby peas, French style beans, bacon, sundried tomato
    o   Mediterranean pasta salad
    o   Caesar salad with boiled egg, parmesan, croutons and nuts

    R20 pp per salad choice

    Kiddies Meals [Main course]
    Only available with plated mains for adults
    Only for kids under 12 years. Above 12 years are treated as adults
    Kids under 3 years: Parents may bring their own food. No food available before allocated dinner time.

    Chicken cordon blue with chips
    Beef burger with chips and tomato ketch up
    Boerewors roll with wedges and tomato ketchup
    Pizza slices with chippies
    Chicken nuggets with chippies
    Toasted ham and cheese with chippies

    R60 per kid

COFFEE & TEA STATION
 Filter coffee and tea, self service
     o Served after main meal till 11 pm
          R500

    o Served on the deck with canapes/predrinks and after main meal till 11 pm
         R800

    o   Served throughout the day
        R1 000

 LATE NIGHT SNACKS
 Served at 23h30 latest [
    o Gourmet pizza slices
    o Cheese and ham toasties
    o Plankie vleis [sirloin or filet] with a sauce and chippies
    o Small boeries with a gourmet smoortjie
    o Mini magnums [summer]
    o Fried chippies with different dipping sauces
    o Springrolls and samoesas with a chilli coriander dipping sauce
    o Cheeses, fruits, preserves and savoury biscuits served on wooden platters

    For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                  Wellington, 7655
R30 pp

[All the above menus are suggestions. You can also compile your own menu /
combine menus and then ask for a quote on the chosen menu]

OTHER IDEAS/MENUS TO CREATE A WEDDING DAY TO
REMEMBER:
   o   High Tea
   o   Picnic style menu with hampers or baskets
   o   Breakfast or brunch
   o   Food market or food stalls

   o   Farm style menus
   o   Snack style menu
   o   Food and wine pairing
   o   Tapas style food
   o   Bowl food
   o   Cheese platters instead of dessert
   o   Cheese cake table for dessert with different types of cheesecakes

All the above ideas to be planned and discussed with the caterer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

   1. Please remember that prices on these menus are just for 2019. There will possibly be an increase
       in the prices if you plan to get married in 2020. A final quote can only be done 6 months before the
       time
   2. All prices include VAT.

       For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                     Wellington, 7655
3. If different main options are chosen, an extra R20 pp will becharged. A detailed seating plan will be
            needed for serving the food.
   4. A service fee of R12.50 pp [for 2019] should be added to all menu prices.
   5. If the wedding cake is served as dessert, a fee of R10 pp will be charged.
   6. Waiters - rate of R90 per hour for 7 hours per waiter - 1 waiter per 15 – 20 guests, depending on
            style/ type of function.
   7. FINAL head count should be made available at least 14 days before the function, an invoice will
            then be sent which should be paid at least 10 days before the date of function. The service
            providers such as the DJ, photographer and 2nd shooter , videographer, coordinators, should be
            included in guest total.NO decrease in number of guests will be allowed after confirmation date [14
            days before the time]
   8. Flowers/decorations/decoration items, table cloths for buffet tables, dessert and coffee
            tables must be provided by you. Ask caterer/ venue for more information.
   9. Buffet menus: A buffet menu is a buffet style main course not “an eat as much as you like buffet”.
   10. Children eating from buffet: 10 years and younger – half price/4 years and younger: free
       9.    We do not do Halal or Kosher meals. It will be your responsibility to arrange this with a
Halal/Kosher certified catering company. We will gladly serve the food, at a handling fee of R20 pp.
   11. Catering for special dietary requirements/individual requirements such as vegetarian, vegan,
            gluten – intolerant, etc. can be arranged with caterer. They will be charged the same price as rest
            of guests.
   12. Menu options/ tailor made menus suited to your preference and budget can be discussed with
            caterer.
   13. No outsourcing [when own food is brought in] of products /food allowed to ensure high quality is
            maintained at all times.
   14. No take – away of food allowed. All left over food remains the property of the caterer. Left over
            food are handed out to staff and our local shelter. Food not suitable for human consumption such as
            bones go to our local Dog and Cat Rescue.
   15. Certain ingredients are seasonal and as we try to keep our ecological footprint as light as possible,
            we try to use only local produce and not any imported products.
   16. Tastings are not included in our price but can be arranged with caterer.
           A fee of R600 per person is charged, minimum of 2 and max 6 persons allowed.
           Tastings will only be available from Mon to Wed.
           To be tasted: 2 canapes, 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 desserts. [If you prefer to not taste all of these,
            the price stays the same.]
           Your choice of food to be tasted should be made available at least 2 weeks before the tasting.

            YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY BEST BUSINESS CARD

            For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                          Wellington, 7655
PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IF YOUR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
ABOVE MENU OR TERMS & CONDITIONS

     For more information contact, Linda Bruyns Tel [021] 873 2350  Cell [082] 647 8131 Email linka@telkomsa.net
                                                   Wellington, 7655
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