Wedding Packages at Ellerslie

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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-to-the-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 roomPrivate lounge and bar for the bridal party (pending availability)Picturesque gardens for your photographsSpecially designed banquet or set menuLinenSpecial service options for the bridal tableCake table with silver cake knifePresent tableOnsite parkingA dedicated supervisor for your eventAn 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 canapés 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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PLATED OPTIONEntree, main, dessert - additional $10.00 per person including GST on chosen package

Minimum 8 guests - maximum 25 guests

Cold StarterAntipasto 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 purée 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

DessertsA 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 StarterAntipasto and seafood plate

MainsSelection of buffet dishes

DessertsSelection of buffet desserts

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packagesWedding Package Two

Minimum 75 guests - $78.00 per person including GST


Selection of oven fresh breads

Antipasto

A selection of roast pork, salami, peppered beef and

handmade terrines

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

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

Wedding Package One



Selection of oven fresh breads

Antipasto

A selection of salami, peppered beef, smoked chicken

and pâté

Seafood

Fresh half shell oysters with champagne vinegar and lemon

Marinated New Zealand mussels

Seafood salad with marie rose 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


Wedding Package Four

Pacific Island cuisine



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

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.

Wedding Package Three

Indian cuisine



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

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

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Wedding Package Five

Cocktail style



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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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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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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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


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


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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Champagne

Nicolas Feuillate Brut Rosé $130.00

Gosset Grand Reserve Brut $120.00

Nicolas Feuillate Reserve Particuliere $110.00

Methode Traditionelle

Daniel Le Brun Vintage $60.00

Daniel Le Brun Brut NV $55.00

Daniel Le Brun NV 375ml $28.00

Oyster Bay Sparkling $42.00

Open House Sparkling $34.00

Open House Sparkling Piccolo $8.50

Aromatics

Mt Difficulty Target Gully Riesling $48.00

The Ned Pinot Gris $48.00

Mt Difficulty Rosé $48.00

Wither Hills Pinot Gris $46.00

Mahi Twin Valleys Gewürztraminer $46.00

Trinity Hill Viognier $45.00

Te Whare Ra “D” Riesling $44.00

Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Gris $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



Martinborough Te Tara (Martinborough/Wairarapa) $40.00

Pinot Noir


Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg (Central Otago) $52.00


Two Tracks (Marlborough) $42.00

Port and Dessert Wines

Crofts Fine Tawny $85.00

The Ned Nobel Sauvignon Blanc $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) $32.00

Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) $32.00

Kopiko Bay Pinot Noir (Marlborough) $32.00

Kopiko Bay - by the glass $ 7.00

Spirits Double

Smirnoff Vodka $ 7.00

McKenna Bourbon $ 7.00

Brandy $ 7.00

Gordon’s Gin $ 7.00

Grants Whisky $ 7.00

Coruba Rum $ 7.00

Bottled Beer

Corona $ 7.50

Becks $ 7.50

Stella Artois $ 7.00

Steinlager Pure $ 7.00

Steinlager Classic $ 6.00

Speight’s Gold Medal Ale $ 6.00

Lion Red $ 6.00

Steinlager Light $ 5.50

Other Beverages

Red Bull $7.00

Soft Drink - Glass $ 3.50

Soft Drink - Carafe $12.00

Juice - Glass $ 3.50

Juice - Carafe $12.50

Waiwera Infinity 500ml $ 3.50


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Package One

$36.00 + GST per person for 3 hours

$12.00 + GST per person per hour thereafter

Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Kopiko Bay Pinot Nior

Open House Sparkling

Steinlager Classic

Speight’s Gold Medal Ale

Lion Red

Steinlager Light

Orange juice

Soft drinks

Package Two



Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Oysster Bay Chardonnay

Oyster Bay Merlot

Oyster Bay Sparkling

Stella Artois

Steinlager Pure


Steinlager Light

Orange juice

Soft drinks

Package Three



Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc

Wither Hills Chardonnay

Delegats Reserve Cabernet Merlot


Corona

Stella Artois

Steinlager Pure


Steinlager Light

Orange juice

Soft drinks

Package Four



Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Osyster Bay Chardonnay

Oyster Bay Merlot


Stella Artois

Steinlager Pure


Steinlager Light

Orange juice

Soft drinks

Smirnoff Vodka

Coruba Rum

Gordon's Gin

McKenna Bourbon

Brandy


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Non-Alcoholic Package

$21.00 + GST per person (available for 5 hours)

Fruit punch served on arrival

Unlimited carafes of soft drink

Soft Drink Package


Unlimited carafes of soft drink

Fruit Punch Package


Unlimited carafes of fruit punch

Cocktail Beverage Package

Minimum of 40 guests

Drink on arrival $12.00 + GST per person

One hour package $22.00 + GST per person

Two hour package $30.00 + GST per person

Choose up to 2 of the following cocktails:

Kiwifruit Margarita

José Cuervo Especial, Kiwifruit liqueur, Cointreau, lime, sugar syrup

Apple Martini

Apple Sours, Absolut Citron, Cointreau, lime, sugar syrup

Bellini

Peach Purée & a hint of Peach Liqueur topped with Daniel Le Brun NV

Mojito

Barcardi, Anejo Reserva, mint, cane sugar, lime, soda


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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