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PLEASE RSVP ASAP here or to Narelle or Cherie.
Due to the Order of Ticket/Seat Allocation, we need to purchase as a group - Abbey will then allocate/seat half the group on one side of the table & half on the opposite side of the table.
Admission to the Banquet is by Pre-paid Tickets only. TICKETS go on sale TODAY 1st February 2010 and usually sell within the first few weeks.
$78.50pp - NO Concessions/discounts
Doors open at 5.45 pm. Guests to be seated by 6.20 pm for the Opening Ceremony.
For seating convenience your Banquet ticket has been numbered.
The number corresponds to a place setting on the long banquet tables.
Seating is allocated on purchase of tickets.
Although costuming is optional, we encourage you to enter into the spirit of the event and dress to impress.
Seating is on long benches at trestle tables.
Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of mulled wine.
The Banquet is fully licensed and wine, beers, cider and mead can be purchased.
Please note: No BYO.
The procession to the High Table by your hosts and Guests of Honour precedes the serving of the first remove.
Your meal consists of two removes, each consisting of several dishes, and an issue.
EXAMPLE ONLY!!! - THIS MENU WAS FOR 2009 BANQUET
FIRST REMOVE
Medieval Cheese and Ale Fondue with Crusty Bread
Venison and Juniper Berry Pies
Stew of Rabbit and Vegetables
Ginger and Honey Glazed Carrots
Baked Lamb Shanks with Rosemary Jus
Pear and Rosewater Custard Tarts
Salat – Green Salad of Lettuce and Herbs with Balsamic Vinaigrette
SECOND REMOVE
Spiced Roast Pork with Pomegranate Sauce
(Whole Pig To Be Carried around Tables and served on Platters)
Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese and Shallot
Roasted Salmon Skewers with Dill Cream Sauce
Garden Peas steamed in Chicken Broth with Mint
Roast Beef Ribs with Caramelised Onion Chutney
Stuffed Apples with Dried Fruit Nuts and Honey Wine Syrup
Bread and Butter Pudding
ISSUE
Assorted Cheeses, Nuts Fresh and Dried Fruit Platters
VEGETARIAN - Extra Selections (these will be plated for vegetarians individually)
Spinach and Fetta Pastries
Chickpea Pilaf
Tomato and Onion Egg Tarts
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne
Salat of Garden Greens
Medieval Cheese and Ale Fondue with Crusty Bread
Venison and Juniper Berry Pies
Stew of Rabbit and Vegetables
Ginger and Honey Glazed Carrots
Baked Lamb Shanks with Rosemary Jus
Pear and Rosewater Custard Tarts
Salat – Green Salad of Lettuce and Herbs with Balsamic Vinaigrette
SECOND REMOVE
Spiced Roast Pork with Pomegranate Sauce
(Whole Pig To Be Carried around Tables and served on Platters)
Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese and Shallot
Roasted Salmon Skewers with Dill Cream Sauce
Garden Peas steamed in Chicken Broth with Mint
Roast Beef Ribs with Caramelised Onion Chutney
Stuffed Apples with Dried Fruit Nuts and Honey Wine Syrup
Bread and Butter Pudding
ISSUE
Assorted Cheeses, Nuts Fresh and Dried Fruit Platters
VEGETARIAN - Extra Selections (these will be plated for vegetarians individually)
Spinach and Fetta Pastries
Chickpea Pilaf
Tomato and Onion Egg Tarts
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne
Salat of Garden Greens
The Steward of the Feast will guide you through the manners and customs expected of those attending a Banquet.
Please pace yourself: food will be plentiful.
Wassail! Enjoy the Abbey Medieval Banquet.
Special Note:
- Maxi Taxi has been arranged to transport guests to the Caboolture Railway Station after the event.
Cost is $10 per person.
Fares must be pre-booked with the Museum prior to the event.
As the Event draws near, we will organise location/time to gather and co-ordinate transporting everyone to the site at Bribie.
Edited by AbsinthAngel, 01 February 2010 - 01:56 PM.
... Great food, great company.... comfy dresses... yup... Life is indeed sweet!
