Menu Compendium - HOTA

Menu Compendium

‘Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.’

Ruth Reichl

Contents

3Breakfast

Stand up breakfast p4

Plated breakfast p4

7Breaks

Morning tea and afternoon tea p8

Refreshments p8

Tea and coffee p9

11Lunch

Designer lunch p12

Picnic boxes p14

High tea p15

17Canapés

Canapés p18

Hand-held dining p19

Cold platters p29

23Plated Options

Lunch or dinner p24

Dinner buffet p26

29Beverages

Local package p30

Silver package p32

Gold package p34

Non-alcoholic p26

On consumption p37

38Executive Chef

41Contact us

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to HOTA, Home of the Arts. Let us inspire your imagination! Please enjoy our compendium of culinary delights.

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‘I’ll eat some breakfast, then change the world!’

Hairspray

A delicious and healthy way to start the working day, our beautiful breakfasts are served with chilled juice, tea and coffee.

Breakfast

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Breakfast

Stand Up Breakfast

Minimum 50 people

$33 per person

Select three gourmet options, served with a selection of chilled tropical juices and freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Gourmet options:• Individual coconut chia pudding topped with fresh fruit and toasted almonds (gf) (df) (v)

• House made granola pot, yoghurt and bush honey (gf) (v)

• Freshly baked mixed berry muffins (v)

• Hazelnut danish pastry twist (v)

• Mixed mushroom and goat’s feta tart (v)

• Smoked salmon, dill and spinach quiche

• Flaky croissant filled with ham and Swiss cheese

• Smoked bacon and fried egg in a toasted English muffin (df)

• Pork and fennel sausage in mini baguette, with tomato relish (df)

• Breakfast burrito of roast red peppers, red kidney beans, egg and cheese (v)

PlatedBreakfast

Minimum 50 people

$42 per person

All plated breakfasts include:

• A selection of chilled tropical juices

• Freshly brewed tea and coffee

• Warm brioche and mini croissants, served with preserves (v)

• Individual coconut chia pudding topped with fresh

fruit and toasted almonds (gf) (df) (v)

Please select one plated option:

• Fluffy scrambled egg, double smoked bacon, roast tomato, field mushroom with Vienna toast

• Arts Benedict, English muffin topped with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce

• Mushroom, spinach and feta omelette, toasted sourdough and tomato chutney (v)

• Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with rocket, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta and a poached egg (v)

• Smoked salmon bagel, roasted tomato and asparagus, topped with béarnaise

• Sweetcorn cakes and avocado salsa, tomato relish and crispy bacon (df)

• French toast with ham and Gruyère cheese, served

with spiced tomato chutney

We can also cater for less than 50 guests with an additional fee.

(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (df) dairy free4

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‘Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have our tea first?’

Alice In Wonderland

Breaks

A delicious selection of goodies for morning and afternoon tea, all served with freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, Dilmah teas and iced water.

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Something Sweet• Individual passionfruit cheesecake

• Warm house made scones, served with jam and cream

• Cranberry, nut and coconut protein balls (gf)

• Lemon drizzle cake topped with toasted almonds

• Milk chocolate and almond nut brownie (gf)

• Sweet mini muffin selection, served warm

• Baked Portuguese custard tarts

• Sliced Queensland tropical fruit platter (gf)

Something Savoury• Petit leek, spinach and three cheese tart (v)

• Mini brioche sliders with roast beef, rocket and onion jam

• Roast pumpkin, fennel seed and feta roll (v)

• Savoury sun-dried tomato, herb and goat’s cheese muffin (v)

• Warm mini croissant with shaved ham, cheddar and tomato relish

• Bruschetta of rocket pesto, shaved pear, ricotta and prosciutto

Breaks

Minimum 50 people $10 per person One choice $13 per person Two choices $16 per person Three choices

Morning And Afternoon Tea / Refreshments

Something ExtraEnhance your conference with added extras.

• Selection of roasted nuts, including cashews, macadamias and peanuts (gf) (v) $3 per person

• Fresh oven baked cookies $5 per person

• Mini ice-creams $3 per person

• Assorted chocolates $3 per person

• Energy drink $5 per person

• Whole seasonal fruit $2 per person

• Portable popcorn machine $3 per person (minimum 25 pax)



Enjoy the smooth taste of our freshly brewed Lavazza coffee, or the rich flavours of our Dilmah tea selection.

$4 per cup Freshly brewed Lavazza coffee and Dilmah teas

$4 per cup Coffee cart with espresso coffee machine and barista (minimum 100 cups). Barista $41 per hour (minimum 3 hours service).

Tea & Coffee

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‘Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.’

Orson Welles

Design a custom lunch package to suit you and your guests. With a variety of tasty selections you can tailor the menu to include light options only, or add our gourmet hot dishes for a more substantial lunch offering.

Lunch

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ColdPlease select two fillings:

• Italian soppressata*, Swiss cheese, cucumber and tomato relish in a baguette

• Smoked leg ham, American cheddar, tomato and Dijon mustard sandwich

• Smoked eggplant, sun-dried tomato pesto, Spanish onion and shredded carrot in a tortilla wrap (v) (df)

• Classic tuna with crisp leaf lettuce, cucumber and mayonnaise sandwich

• Marinated chicken breast, smashed avocado and creamy mayonnaise in a baguette

• Classic egg, oak lettuce and mayonnaise sandwich (v)

• Smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, Spanish onion and cucumber tortilla wrap

• Corned beef, sliced cucumber and double brie with mango chutney baguette

Please select one salad:

• Classic Caesar salad

• Crisp bean salad with kalamata olives, tomato, crumbled feta and rocket, red wine vinegar (gf) (v)

• Vietnamese inspired salad with rice noodle, fried shallots and chilli lime dressing (gf) (df) (v)

• Baby potato and Spanish onion salad with seeded mustard dressing and chives (gf) (df) (v)

• Roasted Mediterranean vegetable, herb and quinoa salad, aged balsamic dressing (gf) (df) (v)

*Soppressata - an Italian dry salami.

We can also cater for less than 50 guests with an additional labour fee.

(gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian (df) dairy free

Designer LunchMinimum 50 people $35 per person Three cold items, two desserts, juice and water $45 per person Three cold items, two hot items, two desserts, juice and water $4 per person Tea and coffee

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HotPlease select two hot items:

• Vegetarian tagine with kutjera*, macadamias and preserved lemon served with pearl couscous (v) (df)

• Thai green chicken curry with baby corn and jasmine rice (gf) (df)

• Slow cooked pork shoulder, shaved fennel and chat potatoes with warm apple chutney (gf) (df)

• Petit fillet of barramundi accompanied by garden peas and bacon ragout* (gf) (df)

• 12-hour rosemary infused lamb, curried potato and cauliflower with a yoghurt dressing (gf)

• Lentil and root vegetable lasagne with blistered cherry tomatoes (v)

• Red wine braised beef and baby vegetables served with potato puree (gf)

• Confit* of salmon in orecchiette* pasta with peas, mascarpone* and dill

DessertsPlease select two desserts:

• Sliced Queensland tropical fruit platter (gf)

• Flourless hazelnut Nutella slice and double cream

• Baked cheesecake tart topped with balsamic glazed strawberries

• Raspberry and white chocolate friand (gf)

• Traditional tiramisu made with Grand Marnier and dark chocolate

• Lemon myrtle* sable biscuit with strawberries and vanilla cream

• Selection of petit fours and macarons

*Kutjera - an Australian native tomato, of similar size to a grape.

*Ragout - a highly seasoned dish of small pieces of meat stewed with vegetables.

*Confit - slow cooked in oil.

*Orecchiette - Southern Italian pasta shaped as a bowl or ear.

*Mascarpone - a soft, smooth, rich flavoured cream.

*Lemon myrtle - a sub-tropical native Australian plant, with strong lemon flavour.


Designer Lunch

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Box 1• Corned beef, sliced cucumber and Swiss cheese with mango chutney in Turkish bread

• Roast corn, quinoa, red capsicum, Spanish onion and Swiss chard salad with lemon olive oil (gf) (df) (v)

• Flourless chocolate and almond brownie (gf)

• Whole piece of seasonal fruit

• Fruit juice or bottled water

Box 3• Marinated chicken breast, field tomato, double brie and onion relish in a tortilla wrap

• Roast Mediterranean vegetable and chickpea salad, baby spinach and honey yoghurt dressing (gf) (v)

• House made carrot cake with lemon cheese frosting



Box 2• Shaved leg ham, seeded mustard, rocket, tomato and Swiss cheese baguette

• Greek salad with continental cucumber, tomato, Spanish onion, Kalamata olives and crumbled feta (gf) (v)

• Freshly baked raspberry and white chocolate friand (gf)



Pop outside for some fresh air during lunch and enjoy a freshly packed lunch box beside our beautiful Evandale Lake. The HOTA Parklands has many beautiful outdoor areas for your guests to explore. Each box is full of house-made gourmet delights ready and waiting for your delegates to take and enjoy.

Minimum 50 people $28 per person Select one picnic box for all guests

Picnic Boxes



Whether you are celebrating, networking or simply want to impress your guests, high teas are an elegant option for any event. Enjoy a beautifully designed high tea menu with sweets, savoury options, sparkling wine and tea and coffee, prepared by our award winning Executive Chef.

Minimum 50 people From $45 per person

For a beautifully designed, personalised high tea including; • Sparkling wine with strawberries

• Gourmet finger sandwiches

• Warm scones with jam and cream

• Petit four cakes and pastries

• Freshly brewed tea, coffee and chocolates

High Tea


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‘If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.’

J.R.R. Tolkien

Select a variety of gourmet canapés for your cocktail reception or networking event.

Canapés

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Canapés

Minimum 50 people

One hour package $28 per person. Select three cold and three hot options. Two hour package $40 per person. Select four cold, three hot and one hand-held dining option. Three hour package $55 per person. Select four cold, five hot and two hand-held dining options.

Cold• Smoked salmon and herb rillettes* served in a pastry shell

• Sliced parma ham, fresh tomato and bocconcini roll (gf)

• Compressed watermelon with lemon, mint, feta and pine nuts (gf) (v)

• Sesame crusted seared rare tuna with wakame* salad (gf) (df)

• Cured ocean trout with sour cream on blinis

• Beef tartare* with onions and capers, on crisp toast (df)

• Slow roasted beetroot tart, with honey labnah* and spicy dukkah (v)

• Vietnamese prawn and herb rice paper roll served with sweet dipping sauce (gf) (df)

• Mixed sushi, served with pickled ginger and soy sauce (gf) (df)

Hot• Saffron arancini with aioli dipping sauce (v)

• Steamed prawn gyoza*, with ginger and soy (df)

• Pork and fennel mini sausage rolls, caramelised onion jam

• Vegetarian spring rolls with sweet chilli jam (df)

• Warm prawn and sesame toast (df)

• Spiced barramundi rice cakes with lemon aioli (gf) (df)

• Spinach and feta cheese filo with a tomato relish

• Crispy chickpea falafel with curried yoghurt dip (gf) (v)

• Caramelised onion and goat’s cheese tart (v)

• BBQ pork wonton with a chilli plum sauce (df)

• Prosciutto and parmesan croquettes

• Chicken and lemongrass wonton, with sweet chilli sauce (df)

• Sweet potato and cashew empanada with spicy tomato chutney (df)

*Rillettes - a French dish of meat, poultry or fish, slowly cooked, shredded and preserved with fortified wine.

*Wakame - marinated seaweed, sesame and chilli salad.

*Beef tartare - diced beef tenderloin, garnished with capers, gherkins and parsley.

*Labnah - cream cheese made from yoghurt.

*Gyoza - Japanese dumpling typically fried and steamed.

We can also cater for less than 50 guests with an additional labour fee.



*Porcini - brown mushroom, creamy in flavour.


Cold• Confit* of tuna with nicoise salad (gf) (df)

• Thai beef salad, rice noodles and herbs (gf) (df)

• Peking duck in a Chinese pancake with spring onion

and plum sauce (df)

Hot• Salt and pepper squid with rocket and fennel (gf) (df)

• Veal sausage and gnocchi in tomato and herb sauce

• Beef, caramelised onion and cheese sliders

• Satay chicken skewers with a chilli peanut style sauce (gf) (df)

• Beer battered flathead and chips with caper and pickle mayonnaise (df)

• Porcini* risotto with shaved parmesan and truffle oil (gf) (v)

• Bbq pork with spring onion in a steamed lotus bun (df)

• Mixed wontons and dumplings with dipping sauce

(df)

Hand-Held Dining

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*Ceviche - marinated in lime juice.


• Assorted roasted nuts, crisps and parmesan twists (df) (v) $50

• Antipasto platter of salami, prosciutto, semi dried tomatoes, roasted olives, marinated mushroom, feta and crusty bread $130

• Selection of gourmet dips served with toasted Turkish bread (v) $60

• Fresh platter of mixed sushi, including seafood, meat and vegetarian rolls, served with soy sauce, wasabi and mayonnaise (gf) (df) $90

• Seafood platter of whole cooked prawns, marinated tuna loin, mussels, smoked salmon, scallops ceviche* and calamari (gf) (df) (minimum 2 platters) $180

• Australian and imported cheese board of farmhouse cheddar, brie and blue cheese, served with dried fruits, quince paste and crackers $140

• Petite sweet platter with small cakes, mini macarons and gourmet sweet pastries $110

• Platter of mixed sandwiches and gourmet wraps $100

• Sliced Queensland tropical fruit platter (gf) (df) (v) $80

Options

Our platters are the perfect addition to your networking drinks or morning and afternoon tea selections, with a variety of options designed to serve at least 10 guests.

Cold Platters

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Cold Platters

‘One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.’

Luciano Pavarotti

Enjoy a uniquely created menu, chosen by you to delight your delegates. We pride ourselves on serving you the very best meals, made with produce of the highest quality. Savour every moment of your lunch or dinner with a beautifully plated two or three course menu, served with freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Plated Options

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Minimum 50 people $60 per person. Plated two course menu, alternatively served $75 per person. Plated three course menu, alternatively served

Lunch Or Dinner

EntreePlease select two of the following:

• Potato gnocchi, Swiss brown mushroom, Napoli and shaved parmesan (v)

• Masterstock of pork belly, pickled carrot and cucumber, soy bean and ginger shallot dressing (gf) (df)

• Salmon confit*, nicoise salad, lemon and chive vinaigrette (gf) (df)

• Quail ballantine filled with herb farce, braised red cabbage and red wine reduction

• Rare Thai beef salad, pickled cucumber, bean sprouts and herbs, chilli lime dressing (gf) (df)

• Porcini* mushroom risotto, crumbled goat’s cheese and baby herbs (gf) (v)

• Gravlax* of salmon with cress, radish and baby caper, orange dressing (gf) (df)

• Snapper and scallop cannelloni, grilled local prawn, braised leek and mushrooms, finished with vanilla cream sauce

• Caramelised tomato and eschallot tart, goat’s curd, watercress and witlof salad

• Confit* duck pithivier*, wilted spinach and lentil jus

MainPlease select two of the following: Poultry and Game

• Roasted breast of chicken stuffed with goat’s cheese and basil, potato puree, broccolini and Madeira jus (gf)

• Chicken bourguignon, creamed potato, baby carrot, caramelised onion, mushroom and pancetta (gf)

• Twice cooked confit duck leg, potato tortilla, sautéed silver beet, asparagus, orange scented jus (gf)

From the field

• Slow roasted beef sirloin, potato mille fuille, buttered beans, Swiss browns and red wine jus (gf)

• Grilled beef tenderloin paired with beef cheek parmentier*, spinach, roasted baby beetroot, red wine jus (gf)

• Double lamb cutlet with lamb pavé, pea smash, blistered cherry tomatoes, fondant potato and rosemary red wine reduction (gf)

• Slow cooked pork shoulder with a macadamia crust, potato puree and apple, finished with madeira jus (gf)

From the sea

• Steamed fillet of orange roughy, crushed potatoes in herbs, frisee salad, lemon butter (gf)

• Crispy skin Atlantic salmon with ham hock broth, white beans and sautéed vegetables

• Pan-seared Cone Bay barramundi, herb crushed potato cake, ratatouille and salsa verde

• Seared Queensland prawns and marinated squid, saffron potato, diced fennel and peas with a light bouillabaisse* sauce


*Porcini - brown mushroom, creamy in flavour.

*Gravlax - cured raw salmon.

*Pithivier - round, enclosed pie made with puff pastry.

*Parmentier - accompanied by potatoes.

*Bouillabaisse - Mediterranean fish soup.


DessertPlease select two of the following:

• Strawberry and roast white chocolate semifreddo, seasonal berries and raspberry jelly (gf)

• Baked dark chocolate in a sweet pastry shell with vanilla bean ice-cream

• Vanilla infused cream cheese parfait, mango puree, broken shortbread and passionfruit ice-cream

• Rich chocolate marque on chocolate genoise* with raspberry sorbet

• Coconut and vanilla panna cotta with pineapple and mint salsa, pineapple crisp (gf)

• Coffee and Tia Maria crème brulee with almond biscotti

• Eton mess* with vanilla cream, fresh berries, meringue drops and raspberry coulis (gf)

• Frangipani tart with seasonal fruit served with strawberry and balsamic ice-cream

• Three ways chocolate plate; chocolate macaron, petite chocolate tart and rich chocolate ice-cream

Chef’s Signature SelectionWant something themed or personalised? Our Executive Chef will work with you to design the perfect menu to suit your event. Menu starting from $85 per person, based on a three-course meal.

*Genoise - Italian sponge cake.

*Eton mess - meringue dessert.

Please note that our menus include alternate drop fees.Our Plated Options can be tailored to cater for less than 50 guests; however an additional labour fee is required.


Added Extra

Why not add something extra to your dinner package, with a gourmet cheese plate served to each table.

• Australian and imported cheese board of farmhouse cheddar, brie and blue cheese served with dried fruits, quince paste and crackers. $100 per table

Enhance Your Dinner

Add Chef’s selection canapes to your two or three course dinner.; two items for $7 per person

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Antipasto

• Marinated mushrooms, Persian feta, kalamata olives, prosciutto, slow roasted tomatoes, grilled asparagus, bocconcini, double smoked leg ham, grilled eggplant • Assorted bread basket with fresh butter

Salads

Please select two of the following:• Roast pumpkin, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, feta and wild rocket (gf) (v) • Baby spinach, tandoori eggplant, tomato, cucumber and coriander yoghurt (gf) (v) • Penne pasta, with semi dried tomato, pesto and ricotta (v)• Vietnamese inspired salad with rice noodles, fried shallots and chilli lime dressing (gf) (df) (v) • Mediterranean couscous with spiced vegetables, rose water vinaigrette (v) (df)

Vegetables

Please select three of the following:

• Roast chat potatoes with chives and sea salt (gf) (df) (v)• Honey glazed carrots and fresh green beans (gf) (v)• Roasted cauliflower with lemon and chilli oil (gf) (v)• Balsamic glazed roasted beetroot (gf) (v)• Steamed broccoli with burnt almond butter (v)

From the Carvery

Please select two of the following:

• Roast chicken breast with thyme and bread stuffing • Lamb legs roasted with rosemary and olive oil (gf) (df) • Succulent pork loin with sage and garlic (gf) • Roast sirloin of beef, rubbed with mustard and herbs (gf) (df)

Minimum 50 people$63 per person

Dinner Buffet

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Desserts Buffet desserts include a sliced Queensland tropical fruit platter, freshly brewed tea, coffee, chocolates and:

Please select two of the following:

• Selection of mini petit fours • Chocolate savoy served with fresh cream• Tiramisu with espresso and Grand Marnier• Pastry puffs filled with vanilla custard and chocolate sauce • Lemon polenta cake (gf)• Caramelised banana pudding served with butter scotch sauce and double cream

Dinner Buffet

Something Extra

Add something extra to your dinner buffet with a uniquely designed food station, tailored to suit a particular theme or region.

Gourmet Barbeque

Treat your guests to a unique experience with our gourmet bbq buffet, hosted in the great outdoors or in one of our specialised function spaces.

Minimum 60 people$90 per personGourmet bbq includes; antipasto options, selection of salads and desserts and,Please select three of the following:• Lamb cutlets served with zesty salsa verde• Grilled Queensland Prawns with lemon aioli• Portuguese chicken fillet and piri piri sauce• Ginger and coriander crab cakes, with chilli and lime dressing• Seared Atlantic salmon accompanied by remoulade sauce • Italian pork and truffle sausage with caramelised Spanish onion

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‘Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.’

Casablanca, 1942

No show without punch! Our beverage packages offer a choice of sparkling wine, white and red wines and local, imported and craft beers.

Beverages

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White Wine

Bay of Stones Sauvignon Blanc SAThe palate showcases tangerine, orange peel and tropical fruit flavours, leading to a soft, textural and savoury finish.

Bay of Stones Chardonnay SAThis wine shows fresh melon and peach with subtle toasty oak on the nose. The palate is round and gen-erous, with fresh stone fruit, subtle oak and a soft, creamy finish. Serve chilled with seafood, chicken or creamy pasta dishes.

Deakin Estate Moscato VICDeakin Estate Moscato is light and fresh with sweet tropical fruit, green apple, hints of lime and musk stick.

Red Wine

Bay of Stones Cabernet Sauvignon SARound and full on the palate, showcasing dark fruits and velvety tannins.

Sparkling Wine

Bay of Stones Sparkling Brut Cuvee NV SAThe refreshing lemon citrus aromas of chardonnay are in harmony with the red currant characters of pinot noir. Generous citrus fruit flavours are enhanced with creamy, nutty yeast characters providing both richness

and structure. The wine finishes soft, crisp and clean.

Two hour package $30 per personThree hour package $37 per personFour hour package $43 per personFive hour package $50 per person

Please select one of the following options:

Local Package

A full wine list can be provided upon request. A corkage fee of $12 per person will apply for events with sponsored beverages, at the discretion of management. Additional charges apply for cash bars and beverages on consumption.

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Beers

• Big Head• Twisted Palm Pale Ale • Duke Helles (mid-strength)• Hahn Premium Light• Monteith’s Apple or Pear Cider

Non-Alcoholic

Coca Cola, soft drinks, juices and iced water are included in all packages.

Something Extra

Enhance your beverage package by adding Corona and Crown Lager options for $5 extra, per person.

Cocktails on arrival can be provided upon request from $10 per person.

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White Wine


The Grayling Sauvignon Blanc NZThis wine shows delightful ripe fruit characters of grapefruit, passionfruit and blackcurrant leaf highlights. The fruit aromas follow through as intense flavours, good palate weight and crisp acidity.

Brancott Estate Pinot Gris NZThis wine displays fresh ripe stonefruit aromas of peaches and apricots with Nashi pear and underlying tropical rockmelon aromas which follow through to the palate. The palate is rich, full and weighty with subtle spicy notes of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Red Wine


The Grayling Pinot Noir NZBlueberries and plum characteristics on the nose complexed with earth and toast oao notes. These flavours follow through on the palate and finish with dark supple tannins, hints of bitter chocolate, tobacco leaf, spice and oak.

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Shiraz SAA full-bodied wine with big spicy black fruits taste, and subtle oak flavours with a silky finish. This is a beautiful accompaniment to red meats.

Campo Viejo Tempranillo SPAINRich in aromas and pronounced in intensity of the ripe red fruit which transitions to sweet notes of vanilla and other sweet spices. On the palate it is perfumed, soft and fresh with a long finish that leaves memories of red fruit, vanilla and cocoa.

Two hour package $35 per personThree hour package $43 per personFour hour package $49 per personFive hour package $56 per person

Silver Package

A full wine list can be provided upon request.

A corkage fee of $12 per person will apply for events with sponsored beverages, at the discretion of management.

Additional charges apply for cash bars and beverages on consumption.

HOTA, Home of the Arts has a policy to serve guests in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. Management and staff support the Responsible Service of Alcohol and in doing so follow the Queensland Liquor Act of 1992.

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Sparkling Wine

Azahara Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV VICBright acidity balanced by a creamy, malty body with fresh lemon, camembert and bready flavours and a good lengthy finish. A fine persistent mousse.

Beers


Non-Alcoholic


Something extra


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White Wine


Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc NZThis wine exhibits aromas of tropical fruit, fresh pineapple and passionfruit with underlying citrus notes that follow through to flavours on the palate of honeydew melon and grapefruit zest overlaid with

tropical fruit and rich weighty structure.

Church Rd Chardonnay NZComplex and multi-dimensional, with a core of stonefruit and citrus, overlaid with aromas of roasted nuts, caramel, gunflint and smoke. The palate is powerful yet restrained with fine textured, great length and balanced fresh acidity.

St Helga Eden Valley Riesling SADelicate aromas of lime pith and white florals. The palate is refined and pure, with intense lime flavours

enhanced by focused acidity and a mineral, chalky finish.

Red Wine


Stoneleigh Latitude Pinot Noir NZSmoky, spicy oak with black cherries and black forest berries on the nose leads into black doris plum, dark chocolate and berry fruit on the palate. The palate is rich, with soft supple tannins. A finely structured and textural wine.

Gramp’s Barossa Shiraz SASpicy black fruits with dark chocolate and licorice overtones, supported by well-integrated vanilla / cinnamon oak. The palate is rich and flavoursome, showing intense, sweet berry fruit flavours with a spicy edge; the tannins are full yet soft and well rounded, with a fine velvety texture.

Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon SATannins are evident at first, before giving way to a mid-palate filled with ripe cassis, olive tapenade and complex briary hints.

Two hour package $40 per personThree hour package $48 per personFour hour package $55 per person

Gold Package

A full wine list can be provided upon request.



HOTA, Home of the Arts has a policy to serve guests in a responsible, friendly and professional manner. Management and staff support the Responsible Service of Alcohol and in doing so follow the Queensland Liquor Act of 1992.

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Sparkling Wine

Deutz Marlborough Cuvee NZThe nose is fresh and lifted with toasty and bready notes. Fleshed and rounded, the palate shows bright red berries with underlying grapefruit flavours balanced by secondary yeast autolysis characters of toasted nuts. Elegant and well balanced with a long, lingering aftertaste.

Beers


Non-Alcoholic


Something Extra


Provide a glass of Mumm Sparkling on arrival for your guests, for an extra $9 per person.

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One hour package $12 per personTwo hour package $14 per personThree hour package $16 per personFour hour package $18 per personFive hour package $20 per person

Non Alcoholic



Water

• Mount Franklin Spring Water• Mount Franklin Sparkling Water

Soft Drinks

• Coke• Coke Zero• Sprite • Lift

Fresh Juices

• Orange Juice• Pineapple Juice

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One hour package $12 per personTwo hour package $14 per personThree hour package $16 per personFour hour package $18 per personFive hour package $20 per person

Wine

A full list of wines can be provided upon request.

From $34 bottle.

Beers

• Big Head $8• Twisted Palm Pale Ale $8• Duke Helles (Mid strength) $8• Hahn Premium Light $7

Premium Beers

The following premium beers are avilable from $9 each.• Corona• Crown Lager• Peroni Nastro• Asahi Super Dry• 4 Pines Kolsch

Ciders

The following ciders are avilable from $9 each.• Monteith’s Apple Cider• Monteith’s Pear Cider• Stones Premium Ginger Beer

Spirits and Liqueurs

A full list of spirits and liqueurs can be provided upon request. From $8.50 a glass.

Non-alcoholic beverages

A full list of non-alcoholic beverages can be provided upon request. From $4 each.

On Consumption


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‘Food brings people together. It’s great to see people enjoying the creations we make and serve.’

Brian Meade

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Brian Meade

Award winning Chef Brian Meade, has held the title of Executive Chef at HOTA, Home of the Arts, for over 10 years. Having travelled around the world, Brian’s knowledge of different cuisines inspires him when creating and preparing authentic dishes for his guests to enjoy.

For Brian, food is his art. He combines his love for Asian flavours, European styles and French cuisine to create unique dining experiences, whilst sourcing and serving fresh, high quality Australian produce.

Pride and satisfaction go hand in hand when Brian sees his food bringing people together. With a flair for classic desserts, Brian’s Crème Brulee is reason alone to join us here at HOTA, Home of the Arts, and immerse your guests in our culinary delights.

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Our Events TeamWe can cater for a wide variety of events ranging from all-day business events, product launches, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, gala dinners and even wedding receptions and ceremonies. Our award winning Executive Chef, Brian Meade, and his team can create the perfect menu to complement your event.

Contact DetailsContact us for a site inspection or quote

135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

P: 07 5588 4084

E: [email protected]

Technical ServicesHOTA, Home of the Arts truly is a world-class facility, supported by a team of highly trained technicians who are well equipped to service the technical requirements of any event.

All of our performance spaces and function rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art conference facilities and sophisticated audio visual systems. The team of professional staff at HOTA, Home of the Arts will work in partnership with event organisers to create a truly memorable event.

Location DetailsHOTA, Home of the Arts is centrally located in Surfers Paradise.

Gold Coast Airport is conveniently located 33 minutes from the city centre and offers extensive domestic and international services – 33 min (27.2 km) via M1 and State Route 3.

Brisbane Domestic and International Airport is a little over one hour’s drive north via the M1 – 1 h 5 min (86.2 km) via M1.

Broadbeach – GCCEC, The Star and Sofitel – 15 min (6.3 km) via Gold Coast Hwy/State Route 2.

Surfers Paradise – QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise Marriott, Watermark Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Mantra & Peppers Hotels – 12 min (3.4 km) via Thomas Dr.

Main Beach – Palazzo Versace, Sheraton Mirage Resort and Sea World Resort – 20 min (7.5 km) via Main Beach Parade.

Boat Arrivals –HOTA, Home of the Arts is accessible by boat from hotels located in Surfers Paradise and Main Beach.

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Menu Compendium - HOTA