EVENT & BOOKING INFO

EVENT & BOOKING INFO2021-2022

Welcome to embarkingon the la vie lente journey!

At LA VIE LENTE we offer differentiated service with quality food & beverages as well as the option

of a full décor solution for your function.

1. Select the prefect venue/roomWe have six semi-private/private areas available for functions and we have the Chapel:

Min 25 adults – 60 max capacity | Venue hire R600 & deposit R2000



Min 10 adults – 120 max capacity | Rental POA




Nostalgie

Wild Olive

Boutique

Chapel

The Barn

The Garden

Under the Karob Trees

Reservation Information

PLEASE NOTE that areas will remain available to anyone & everyone until your booking for this area has been confirmed upon receipt of a deposit. The deposit payable when making a reservation, will be the required deposit plus the venue hire fee.

This amount will be deducted from your invoice.

Kindly refer to our cancellation policy on page 4 for more information on refunding the deposit in the event that you need to cancel or move your confirmed booking.

2. DepositThe required deposit needs to be paid no later than 2 (48hrs) days after making a booking to ensure that your booking is not cancelled auto-

matically.

Our banking details are:

CARIN JACK GROUP OF COMPANIES (PTY) LTD

T/A LA VIE LENTE

Cheque account

STANDARD BANK

Nelspruit branch: 05 4952 Account #: 031833454

Please use your name & date of function as per the booking confirmation email that you will receive (e.g Janet 17Jul 2020).

Please also send proof of payment to [email protected]

3. Communication 10 days prior to the eventWe shall need the following information:

Name & surname with the date of your function

Cellphone number

Email address

Number of guests attending

Room/Venue confirmed Menu items chosen

Time guests are to arrive

Approximate time the food should be served

Name/description of function (i.e. Angela’s baby shower)

Please indicate if you have paid the deposit

NB: Please note that the outstanding amount is to be settled 7 days prior to your function.

In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel your booking after payments have been made, the following will apply:

• Any venue hire fee paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellation.

• 90 Days prior to the event a 25% cancellation fee will be levied on any moneys (excluding venue hire fee) paid towards your

function.

• 60 Days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be levied on any moneys (excluding venue hire fee) paid towards your

function.

• 30 Days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be levied on any moneys paid towards your function.

• In such an event and if the full quote has already been paid, we will ensure that the food that was paid for are offered as

take-away. All moneys paid toward drinks will be offered as gift vouchers to the customer. All moneys paid towards hiring

of decor or additional venue hire will be forfeited.

• In the case of hard lockdown due to any National pandemic, you will be offered to reschedule your event. Should you wish

to rather cancel, we will endeavour a 50% refund on all monies paid towards your event.

• Postponement/rescheduling of your reservation after deposit has been paid will only be considered if we are advised in

writing at least 60 days prior to the function and if the rescheduled date is within a period of 3 months from the original

function date (subject to availability). Thereafter cancellation fees apply.

Cancellation & Postponement Policy

Cost Structure

Venue Hire

Food

Drinks

15%Service

Fee

Decor(optional)

A minimum spend of R150 per person for food only.

Drinks will be charged over and above this minimum

amount.

The venue hire includes all items that is functionally

required to enjoy your event. This includes: tables, chairs,

cutlery, crockery and glassware. All items that is required

to make the room/area look pretty is excluded and will be

quoted for separately.

No surcharge applies if you provide your own décor.

Service fee will be charged on all items ordered.

Total

Your deposit amount will be

subtracted from this TOTAL

to determine the outstand-

ing amount to be settled 7

days prior to event.

** If you wish to book more than one venue for your function, an additional venue hire fee will apply on the second venue.

These venue hire fees are available on request.

Process

• Once you have reserved your venue on a specific date, the following process will take place:

• You will require from you to indicate to us your wish list according to the menu items that are available, this will include

also your choice of drinks.

• Should you wish for us to do your décor, you can send us the ideas you have in mind.

• We will in return do a cost estimate for you with everything that we we think you might need and according to your

wish list.

• You would have the opportunity to change/add/remove to the cost estimate as it suits you.

• 10 days prior to your event, we should be furnished with all the final detail (including number of guests attending). • We will update your cost estimate and all monies already paid, will be deducted.

• 7 days prior to the event all outstanding balances must be settled.

Do’s & Dont’s

We have listed a few DO’S & DON’TS :

• Please DO communicate your exact expectations – we actually like over communication!

• DO NOT surprise us too much. Please mention any dietary requirements or other special requests in advance.

• Should you prefer that your guests pay for their own beverages, they can do so by means of cash or credit card on receipt of their

order.

• Please DO NOT damage our venues … We try our best to create a beautiful and sophisticated environment that does not

demand too much extra décor and therefore cost to the customer. This is difficult to sustain when our rooms are damaged by any means – cellotape; masking tape; prestik; etc. Please help us in upholding a beautiful venue for your future functions and for all

of our other guests.

• Please DO NOT smoke anywhere. We shall indicate on the day where smoking can take place to maintain our status as a

smoke-free environment.

• DO NOT pack in jumping castles for your function.

• DO NOT play your own music. In order to protect the ambiance of our entire facility, LA VIE LENTE will provide all background music.

• Please DO consider our trading hours. A R900/hour (or parts of an hour) overtime fee will be applied. You are welcome to start

decorating after 08:00 in the morning on the day of your function, but please communicate and confirm this with LA VIE LENTE.

• Should you wish to provide your own décor, please DO collect these décor items within our trading hours. . If we have to keep/

store customer décor items for longer than 48 hours after the event, special arrangements need to be made with LA VIE LENTE.

• Regrettably we DO NOT accept any cheques, American Express or Diners Club cards.

Menu Options

Plating Fees

Notes to keep in mind when selecting a menuKindly note that prices and the menu items are subject to change without prior notice.

Unfortunately our kitchen is neither KOSHER nor HALAAL certified. We do however use outside caterers should you have

Kosher or Halaal dietary requirements. This will be quoted for on request.

You may choose any of the below menu items to suit your requirements and budget.

As with most things in life, some conditions apply. Fortunately with us, we try to keep it simple – apart from the DO’s & DON’Ts

on the previous page, the only other conditions are:

A plating fee is applicable on ALL food items not procured from LA VIE LENTE.

The following applies even in cases where the items are thank you-gifts (such as a biscuits in a box).

Kindly note that these fees do not contribute to your minimum spend per person amount!

You may avoid paying plating fee as we also bake cakes/cupcakes and

do candy table set-ups. Share your picture with us to quote accordingly!

1. NB!: Minimum of R150 spend per person excluding plating, drinks, décor or service fees

3. Your main function quote needs to include at least one drink per person.

4. Custom packages can be designed.

Items allowed Plating fee

Themed cakes R300/cake

Cupcakes R10/cupcake

Candy table R20/person

Finger Snacks

Mini vegetable lasagne cups R35

Mini lasagne cups R40

Spinach & feta pastries R30

Creamy goat’s cheese choux with caramilised onions R30

Salty éclair with apple & smoked salmon R40

Mini jacked potatoes R25

Mini basil & parmesan cheesecake R35

Potato rosti with smoked salmon R35

Spicy chicken guacamole bites R35

Spicy citrus & mango shrimp cocktail R45

Pesto polenta bites with tomato R25

Mini chipotle chicken tacos with cumin sour cream R35

Caramilsed onion, beetroot & feta tart R35

Rustic heirloom tomato galette with balsamic reduction R25

Pork belly skewers with Vietnamese caramel sauce R45

Rosemary, parmesan olive oil shortbread R20

Avo toast with beetroot hummus R30

Pepperoni basil tomato puffs R30

Chorizo & bocconcini croquette R30

Crispy sweet potato latkes with lamb meatball and mint

yoghurt R45

Chicken strawberry avo cups R30

Chinese green salad baskets R30

Mini hummus & roasted pepper phyllo R30

Halloumi prosciutto & nectarine Bbq skewers R45

Pear walnut & ricotta crostini R35

Shrimp taco with garlic aioli, lettuce and avo R40

Cranberry, brie & prosciutto puff square R40

Mini chicken mayo crostini R25

Mini spinach & feta quiche R30

Mini fillet espetada R40

Smoked salmon, avo pate & orange drizzle bruschetta R40

Ceasar chicken & coleslaw wrap R35

Beef meatballs (2) R20

Prosciutto & melon kebab R30

Baked fig & camembert phyllo pockets served with ginger

glaze R30

Bobotie cigars R30

Shrimp salad tortilla cup R40

Caprese kebab R25

Savoury crostini with bacon, peppadew cream cheese &

chives R30

Spanakopita R30

Salmon & dill fishcake with crème fraiche R40

Parmesan chicken bites with garlic aioli R25

Salami sundried tomatoe cream cheese & basil wrap

roulade R30

Chicken slider with chargrilled pineapple, lettuce and

chili mayo R35

Beef slider with bacon mozzarella cheese, gherkin and

tomato preserve R35

Chicken & peppadew cheese bombs R25

Cucumber, feta and watermelon skewer (seasonal) R25

Mini lamb pie R45

Curried chicken pot pies R40

Pickled beet devilled eggs R25

Poppyseed macaroon with chive cream & salmon R40

Jalapeno phyllo pocket R35

Pulled pork taco R40

Portuguese style chicken kebab R25

Fillet caramilsed onions & camembert bruschetta R40

Tacos with guacamole, tomato salsa, sour

cream & cheddar cheese R30

Add mince to the above R35

Chili prawn, chargrilled pineapple & cucumber skewer R45

Thai chicken salad in rice paper wraps with honey & soy

dipping sauce R35

Mini chicken pies R35

Beef trinchado R45

MOSTLY USED FOR KITCHEN TEA’S/BABY SHOWERS)

SAVOURY

Lemon & lime mini tarts R30

Selection of cakes in a jar R45

Mini Crème Brulee cheesecakes R35

Tiramisu eclairs R30

Chocolate hazelnut cocoa tarts R40

Passionfruit eclairs with Italian meringue R30

Fudge espresso brownie bites R25

Mini salted caramel cheesecakes R30

Vegan matcha & mango cheesecake R35

Strawberrry mousse & honey tuille R30

Vanilla meringue kisses with cotton candy whipped

cream R25

Chocolate cannoli R30

Blackberry macaroons R30

Coffee vanilla tarts (vegan) R35

Cake pops R25

Red velvet cheesecake brownies R30

Summer peach tart R35

Nutella truffles R25

Lemon buttercream mini cakes R30

Lemon poppy seed muffins with cream and passionfruit

glaze R30

Fresh fruit kebab R20

Variety sweet Danish pastries R30

Mini flap jack stack with fresh Chantilly cream

butterscotch drizzle & honeycomb R35

Mini pavlova with cream & fresh fruit R30

Baklava squares R40

Chocolate & caramel cream eclairs R20

Mini lemon meringue R30

Hazelnut brownie R35

Homemade nougat R30

Portuguese style custard tartlets R25

Cheesecake bites R20

Chocolate truffles R20

Mini carrot cake R30

SWEET

Quiches

Spinach & feta quiche R420

Mediterranean vegetable quiche R420

Black mushroom, asparagus & parmesan quiche R450

Salmon & dill quiche R500

Biltong, pear & gorgonzola quiche R500

Carnivore quiche R500

Quiche Lorraine R450

Chicken & peppadew quiche R450

Bobotie & butternut quiche R450

Hashbrown crust bacon & cheddar quiche R420

Maple bacon breakfast pie R450

Serves 8

Breakfast

Hashbrown crust bacon & cheddar quiche (serves 8) R420

Salmon cream cheese & cucumber bagel R65

Vegan sweet potato breakfast quesadilla R35

Baked oatmeal muffins (selection) R25

Granola bars (gluten-, sugar free, vegan) R30

Lemon blueberry pancake pockets R35

Balsamic roasted tomato hummus toast R30

Maple bacon breakfast pie quiche (serves 8) R450

Berry French toast skewers R35

French toast Nutella roll ups R30

Monte Cristo sliders R30

Maple bacon pancake bites R30

Berry & cream cheese Danish pastry R30

Creamy mushroom, brie & pancetta mini croissant R35

Goat cheese, honey & berry crostini R30

Quiche Lorraine bites R30

Bacon skewer with brown sugar glaze R30

French toast shooters R25

Mango & yoghurt parfait R30

Mini selection of omelette R30

Waffle bar/bagel bar with condiments R45

Ham & cheese tomato muffins with basil pesto R30

Italian sausage & sundried tomato stuffed mushrooms R40

Granola breakfast tart with yoghurt & fresh fruit R35

Tomato mozzarella & basil bruschetta R25

Bacon & cherry skewer R25

Mini mushroom & parmesan quiche R30

Mini caprese croissants R30

Fresh fruit kebab R20

Cold omelette wrap with bacon, lettuce, tomato & cream

cheese R35

Variety sweet Danish pastries R30

Variety of bread with butter & preserve R35

Mini croissant R20

Cold cured meat & cheese platter R80

Scrambled egg R25

Crispy bacon R35

Potato bake with mushroom, onion, cream and cheese R35

Stuffed black mushroom with cherry tomato, mozzarella &

balsamic glaze R35

Cheddar & mustard scones R25

Mini croissant with gypsy ham, tomato, lettuce &

sweet mustard R35

Mascarpone toast with burst tomato & basil oil R35

Chicken liver & fried onion bruschetta R30

Bacon & avo stuffed devilled eggs R30

“A party without cake is just a meeting.” Julia Child

Cakes & Tarts

Salted caramel tart with passionfruit R450

Ginger cake with salted caramel pears R500

Blueberry ganache tart R450

White chocolate & cranberry tart R450

Blueberry & vanilla crumble pie R450

Raspberry pink velvet cake with raspberry cream cheese

frosting R500

Salted caramel layered cake R500

Toffee crunch cake R500

Honey mascarpone fig tart R480

Lemon layered cake with fresh fruit R500

Blackberry lime & thyme cake R500

Strawberry lemon cake with blackberry filling R500

Raspberry lemon curd chiffon cake R500

Vegan mango cheesecake R450

Strawberry chamomile naked cake R500

Butterscotch caramel cheesecake R450

Vanilla bean cheesecake R450

Raspberry & chocolate torte R450

Summer berry tart R400

Chocolate Kahlua strawberry buttercream cake R500

Lemon blueberry buttermilk cake R500

Tiramisu cake R450

Double chocolate blackforest cake R600

Malt chocolate mousse tart R450

Whipped mocha mousse tart R400

Lemon curd & strawberry tart R400

Salted pecan nut tart R450

Dolce de leche swirle tart R450

Lavender lemon cake with white chocolate buttercream R500

Maple & walnut cake R600

Earl Grey lavender tart R400

Plum frangipani tart R450

Chocolate vanilla brulee cheesecake R450

White chocolate coconut tart R400

Citrus baked cheesecake R450

Carrot & pecan nut cake R600

Red velvet cake R500

Chocolate ganache cake R500

Lemon meringue tart R450

Milktart R350

Blackberry & coconut tart (vegan) R480

Cupcakes with icing R25

Flavours:

Chocolate

Vanilla

Lemon poppy seed

Red velvet

Carrot

Semi-naked cakes, all decorated with fresh flowers

1 Tier (3 layers) R650



Serves between 8 – 12

High Tea (R200 per person)

Tea

Fruit juice served in flute

First tier: Selection of quaint sandwiches, different

fillings & selection of baked savoury pastries

Second tier: Home baked scones with berry jam & cream

Third tier: Selection of sweet pastries, tartlets & cake

Third tier: Selection of sweet pastries, tartlets & cake

Wine Tasting

5 Tastings with food pairing R200

8 Tastings with food pairing R250

12 Tasting with food pairing R325

3 Tastings, no food pairing R 50

5 Tastings, no food pairing R 80

8 Tastings, no food pairing R100

Starters

Smoked salmon & avo cocktail R45

Red chili & beef empanadas served on rocket R45

Mexican meatballs R45

Rustic veg tarts R45

Baked shrimp & broccoli foil packs R50

Crispy pork belly slices served with fondant and sweet

mustard R50

Prosciutto, fig & camembert cigars with ginger syrup

glaze R35

Zucchini fritters with charred corn & mint dressing R45

Thai pumpkin soup with herbed croutons R45

Polenta bites topped with olive tapenade & basil pesto R35

Fried calamari with garlic aioli R50

Chili ginger & garlic prawns served on a fragrant

cous-cous salad and gremolata R75

Sticky chicken wings with creamy coleslaw R50

Harvest Table

Variety artisan breads & homemade herb butter R35

Chicken liver pate R25

Mediterranean trio with marinated olives,

artichokes & feta R40

Crudité vegetable with beetroot hummus R30

White wine baked camembert with roasted grapes R30

Beef droë wors/biltong R45

Cheesy puffs wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with

sweet onion glaze R25

Deep fried cheese bomb with chicken & peppadew R25

Deep fried cheese bomb with spinach & feta R25

Biltong pate R30

Olive tapenade R30

Salmon pate R35

Any finger snacks from menu can be added

Main Meals

Rosemary & garlic roast beef with Moroccan spiced

carrots R150

Greek chicken kebab platter R150

Rosemary peach chicken with a white wine sauce R145

Roast potato, fillet & asparagus with a beef jus R160

Red wine & caramalised onion slow roasted leg of

lamb R170

Hearty beef stew R140

Orange and maple braised lamb shank with mint

sauce served with herbed mash R180

Lamb loin with parmesan risotto R170

Korean spiced fried chicken wings with blue ranch

dressing R140

Spicy chorizo & mozzarella chicken burger R140

Harissa lamb crispy carrot & haloumi burger R165

Braised pulled short rib & spaghetti R155

Vegan bourguignon R140

Fish 3-ways - butterflied prawn, white wine &

parsley mussels and creamy ginger scallops served

on a garlic aioli R170

Chargrilled chicken kebab with pineapple &

rainbow peppers, served with a spicy sweet

coriander cream & cubed roastedsweet potatoes R145

Green risotto with green vegetable & creamy basil

pesto R130

Chimichurri beef fillet kebab served on

Mediterranean veggie cous-cous R175

Sides & Salads

Roasted sweet potato salad R 30

Chopped Thai chicken salad R 45

Balsamic steak gorgonzola salad R 45

Quinoa, avo and sweet potato timbale R 40

Summer spicy corn salad R 45

Mediterranean chickpea salad R 40

Fried halloumi lentil salad R 45

Shrimp & avo salad R 45

Antipasto salad R 35

Roasted pumpkin hazelnut salad R 40

Citrus fennel & avo salad R 35

Fig, mint & goat cheese salad R 45

Pomegranate & pear green garden salad R 35

Heirloom tomato, burrata & beet salad with

basil oil R 45

Crispy leaf potato bake R 45

BBQ lentil stuffed sweet potato R 45

Maple Dijon roasted carrots R 25

Rustic veggie tarts R 45

Warm lentils with roasted beets, spinach goats

cheese salad R 50

Loaded grilled egg plant R 40

Vegan Thai corn fritters R 40

Grilled fajita veggie skewer R 40

Basmati rice R 30

Chive mashed potatoes R 30

Baked potatoes R 30

Roasted vegetable R 45

Lebanese tabbouleh R 40

Spinach & feta phyllo roulade R 45

Mediterranean baked haddock fillets with herbed

cous-cous R175

Lime & basil grilled salmon steaks with lemon rice R195

Beef lasagne R100

Chicken pie R 95

Mini Moroccan pie with apricot chutney and Greek

yoghurt served with smashed minty peas R175

Pepper crusted rump served on a crispy coriander

sweet potato fondant R145

Chicken korma served on a mini naan with sambals

and raita R135

Curried butternut risotto with coconut cream R130

Creamy prawn with feta, chili, garlic & coriander R175

Creamy white wine & fennel mussel pot R145

Fragrant chicken curry R145

Greek style lamb chops served with olives, crushed

thyme potatoes sundried tomatoes R185

Beef Wellington with pomme puree & jus R185

Beef oxtail with fragrant rice R185

Lamb shank with herbed mash R185

Eisbein, rustic fries & sauerkraut R185

Sticky Bbq pork belly skewers with fresh

apple & fennel salad R170

Prawn pasta with burst tomatoes, basil pesto and

parmesan shavings R175

Toasted chicken mayonnaise sandwich with fries or salad. R45

Linguine Alfredo – our homemade Linguine with ham. R45

Chicken Basket – selection of chicken strips and a

drumstick and fries. R60

Scrambled Egg & Toast R30

- Add Bacon R16

Kids Veg Platter, a delicious platter full of fruit and

vegetables and cheese (optional at R25 extra). R55

Pizza with ham, cheese & pineapple R50

Kids Menu Options

Desserts

Mini Crème Brulee cheesecakes R 35

Tipsy tart & cream R 55

Malva pudding & custard R 45

Crème Caramel R 45

Crème Brulee R 45

Tiramisu eclairs R 30

Chocolate hazelnut cocoa tarts R 40

Passion fruit eclairs with Italian meringue R 30

Fudge espresso brownie bites R 25

Mini salted caramel cheesecake R 30

Vegan matcha & mango cheesecake R 35

Strawberry mousse honey tuille R 30

Vanilla meringue kisses with cotton candy whipped

cream R 25

Chocolate cannoli R 30

Blackberry macaroons R 30

Sesame Panna Cota with maple toffee crisp R 50

Lemon curd, blueberry & almond tea cakes R 60

Raspberry curd tartlets R 50

Eton mess R 50

Summer peach tart R 35

Oreo smores trifle R 50

Drinks & Decor

Over and above our normal Bistro drinks list which includes soft drinks, wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages,

the following drink options are available for functions:

Cumbersome-free décor solution where we shall decorate your table and room, a cost estimate will be provided on your

specific needs/preferences.

Bottomless Filter Coffee & Tea

(Classic, Rooibos & Earl Grey) R40/person

Filter Coffee by the Urn

(2L - thus 10 cups of filter coffee) R220/urn

Tea by the Urn

(2L - thus 10 cups of tea - classic, rooibos & earl grey) R220/urn

Passion Fruit & Rooibos Cooler (750ml) R50/bottle

Pink Berry Lemonade (750ml) R55/bottle

Summer Rose Sangria R18/glass

MCC with candy floss R18/glass

Gin Station R40/person

Mimosa Station R45/person

Summer Rose Sangria R18/person

Mimosa table R35/person

Bubbly with candy floss R18/person

Gin table R40/person

Grape Juice Cooler (1L R60/bottle

Grape Juice Cooler (1L R60/bottle

Apple/Grape/Fruit Cocktail/Orange Juice (1L) R55/bottle

Alcoholic Berry Fizz (1L) R160/bottle

Alcoholic Fruit Punch (1L) R130/bottle

Pimms & Lemonade (1L) R165/bottle

White Sangria (1L) R150/bottle

Wine Tastings can also be offered

Other Lunch Harvest Table Options/Substitutes

Tel: 072 916 7801 | Email: [email protected] | Plot 242, Graham Road (M6) Tiegerpoort, Pretoria East

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