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CQU Catering Compendium 2015
Soft Beverages
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
$3.40pp
Orange Juice (2Lt)
$7.50
Apple Juice (2lt)
$7.50
Mineral water sparkling
$3.00
Soft drinks
$3.00
Bottled Water (600ml)
$2.50
Morning and Afternoon Tea
Option 1 – Delicious and Light
$7.00pp
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
Chef’s selection of house baked cakes, slices and biscuits
Option 2 – Sweet, Savoury & Fruit
$8.50pp
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
Chef’s selection of house baked savoury scones, petite cakes and biscuits
Seasonal fruit platter
Option 3 – Substantial and Salubrious
$ 14.50pp
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
Chef’s selection of house baked savoury scones and muffins, leg ham and vintage
cheddar croissants, petite cakes and biscuits
Seasonal fruit platter
Option 4 - Design Your Own
Gourmet biscuits (2 per serve)
Devonshire scones-sweet and savoury
Croissants with jam and butter
Muffins (sweet or savoury)
Mini Quiche Lorraine
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$2.40pp
$3.80pp
$3.60pp
$2.50 each
$2.20 each
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Breakfast Seminar
Option 1 - The Networker
$ 15.50
Individually Wrapped Warm English muffin Filled with a Farm Fresh Poached Egg, Smoked
Bacon and tomato relish
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter
Orange and Apple Juice
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
Option 2 – The Energiser
$17.50
Fluffy Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs
Smoked Crispy Bacon
Ripe Tomato, Basil and Onion Stew
Sautéed Field Mushrooms
Assorted Freshly Baked Bread Basket
Orange and Apple Juice
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
Option 3 - The Impresser
Creamy Bircher Muesli topped with Nuts and Blueberries
Eggs Benedict with your predetermined choice of Salmon or Leg Ham
Seasonal Fruit Selection
Orange and Apple Juice
Freshly brewed bean coffee and assorted teas
Option 4 – Design your Own
Please discuss your requirements with our catering coordinator
$22.50
Platters
Cheese
SMALL
(8 – 10
persons)
$34
MEDIUM
(11-15
persons)
$46
LARGE
(16-20
persons)
$62
$32
$42
$58
$32
$38
$44
$42
$53
$64
$39
$45
$52
$46
$58
$72
$59
$68
$88
Selection of hard, soft and mild blue cheese accompanied
with crackers and grissini
Seasonal Fruit
Selection of sliced and dried fruits
Spa Dip & Chip
Trio of house made dips with crisp pita chips, Turkish bread,
and vegetable crudités
Gluten Free
A selection of sweet potato frittata, rice paper rolls, Thai
chicken cakes, beef satay skewers.
Cold Canapés
Chilled and refreshing and may include salmon and
cucumber rounds, Bononcini cherry tomato and basil
stacks, assorted tartlets, various loaded crostini,
Mediterranean bites, sweet potato frittata, assorted dips
with grissini.
Hot Canapés
An assortment of hot finger food may include- beef satay
skewers, Thai chicken cakes, pumpkin and ricotta
pinwheels, assorted savoury tartlets, mini mushroom
arancini, lamb kofta balls, haloumi bites – Mouth-watering!
Gourmet Deluxe
Delicate, Delightful, Delicious and may include Kaitafi
prawns, crab cakes, assorted savoury skewers, oven baked
fresh asparagus wrapped with prosciutto, crumbed stuffed
olives, Salmon Gijons, Medium Rare Beef Crostini, Mini
Fillet Mignons, mini duck salads – the ultimate!
Sandwiches
Option 1 - Gourmet Sandwiches
$15.50pp
4 point gourmet sandwiches
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Orange Juice and Mineral Water
Option 2 – Baguettes and Wraps
$18.80pp
Selection of baguettes and wraps Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Platter
Orange Juice
Option 3 - Deluxe High Tea Finger Sandwiches
$25.00pp
Fillings may include (4) of the following –
- Smoked Salmon, caper and dill mayonnaise
- Cucumber and cream cheese
- Prosciutto, semi dried tomato spread and olive
- Leg Ham and Brie
- Chicken Waldorf (apple, celery & walnut)
- Devilled egg and mignonette lettuce
- Rare Roast Beef and Horseradish
- Shaved Turkey and Cranberry relish
Option 4 - Design Your Own
Four Point Sandwiches
Six Point Sandwiches
Wraps, Bagels, Focaccia
Gluten Free Alternatives
$5.80pp
$8.50pp
$7.00each
$8.50pp
Frittata, Rice Salad, Chicken Salad □
GF
Vegan Alternative
$8.50pp
Pumpkin and Chickpea Patties □
V
Sweet Potato Frittata □
V
Char grilled Vegetable skewers □
V
Sandwiched out??
Try our noodle boxes filled with delicious nutritious salads.
$12.50pp
 Chilled Marinated Lamb pieces with zesty yoghurt on traditional Greek Salad.
 Chicken Cesar Salad with crunchy croutons.
 Thai Beef Salad with Coriander and crispy noodle topping.
 Marinated and chilled honey/soy mini Beef Kebabs with Brenda’s beautiful Coleslaw and
a mini Bread Roll.
 Char Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Salad with soft Danish fetta, Olives with Crostini. V
Add Seasonal Fruit Platters, Orange Juice and Mineral Water for an extra $6.50pp
Lunch Bags
Perfect for lunch on the go, picnic style lunches and large groups breaking into different
areas. Each pack comes in its own individual lunch bag ready to grab and go.
Option 1 – Regular
$15.00pp
(Vegetarian or Meat)
Your choice of Roll, Wrap or Sandwich
A piece of seasonal fruit
A Muffin, Slice or Cake
A bottle of water
Option 2 – Superior
$16.50pp
(Vegetarian or Meat)
Your choice of Roll, Wrap or Sandwich
A piece of seasonal fruit
A Muffin, Slice or Cake
Cheese and Crackers
Your choice of juice or water
Fabulous Fork Food
$16.50pp
Choice of two
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
Self-served from our warmers, on medium or large bamboo boats with bamboo
spoons
Moroccan Lamb Tagine with apricots, preserved lemon and spiced couscous
Thai Green Chicken curry with minted yoghurt and mini pappadams and fluffy
Jasmin rice
Akal’s Signature Crispy Chicken in Special Sauce and steamed Jasmine Rice
Tasty Singapore Noodles with Beef or Chicken
Penne with Chorizo, Chicken, Haloumi and Sage
vii) Hearty Beef Stroganoff with Crème Fraiche and Dill Pickle □
GF
viii) White Fish Coconut Curry with Naan Bread and Rice
ix) Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni □
V
x) Vegetable and chick pea Curry □
V
Dine with us.
For something different, why not bring your guests to our dining room buffet for breakfast,
lunch or dinner.
University Staff
$10.00pp
Non – University Staff
$15.00pp
The Aussie BBQ
Our hot BBQ items are delivered to you in stylish warmers that include flame fuel to keep
your meal hot. We also include all serving tongs, plastic plates, napkins and cutlery. If you
require crockery and cutlery please add $3.00pp
Option 1 - Burger Bonanza
$18.00pp
Juicy Australian Ground Beef Burger
Caramelized Maple and Rosemary Onions
Tasty Thin Sausages
Fillings Galore including Sliced Tomatoes, Shredded Lettuce, Cheddar, Beetroot and
Pineapple
Fresh Buttered Burger Buns
Assorted Condiments
Vegetarian: Vegetable and Haloumi Kebabs (BY REQUEST ONLY)
Option 2 - Plush & Popular
$37.00pp
Juicy and Tender 150g Rib Fillet Steaks
Marinated Succulent Grilled Chicken Breasts
Tasty Pork Sausages
Caramelised Maple and Rosemary Onions
Mini Bread Rolls with butter portions
Vegetarian: Vegetable and Haloumi Kebabs (by request)
Choose any 3 Salads from Brenda’s Beautiful Salad Selections below
Condiments and Sauces
Option 3 - Grilled and Gorgeous
Fresh Tasmanian Salmon Parcels with lemon and dill
Grilled Local Prawns with garlic butter, white wine and parsley
Beef Kebabs with honey soy marinade
Greek Lamb and rosemary rissoles with minted yoghurt
Vegetarian: Char grilled Vegetables - Aubergine, Mushrooms, Zucchini &
Red and Green Capsicum (by request)
Assorted crusty bread with whipped herbed butter
Choose any 4 Salads from Brenda’s Beautiful Salad Selections below
Condiments and Sauces
Brenda’s Beautiful Salad Selections
i) German Broken Potato Salad
ii) Fresh Tomato, Basil and Bocconcini Salad
iii) Baby Spinach tossed green Salad
iv) Traditional Cesar Salad
v) Roasted Pumpkin, Rocket and pine nut Salad with honey soy dressing
vi) Crunchy Asian Slaw
vii) Crisp Greek Salad
viii) Beetroot and Fetta Salad
ix) Sweet Potato and Pearl Cous Cous Salad
x) Italian Panzanella Salad
$52.00pp
Alcoholic Beverages
Please contact our Catering Coordinator for additional requirements.
House Red and White Wine
$16.80 bottle
Sparkling
$ 17.50 bottle
Mid Strength Beer
$ 4.80 ea
Vodka Cruisers
$ 5.80 ea
Eskies, ice and glassware are available on request for an additional cost.
Catering & Event Specialists
We can provide professional staff for your function or conference. This will give you the
edge whilst leaving you to the important things, like connecting with your delegates. Leave
the worrying to us.
Professional Service Staff
Your own Chef to serve
$38.50/hour
$45.50/hour
Hire Equipment
We have a range of hire equipment available. Price includes delivery and collection.
Trestle Tables (1.8m)
Bain Marie
Table Cloths (White Linen)
Hot Water Urn
Ice
Eskies
Water Cambro
$15.00 per day
$50.00 per day
$12.50 each
$22.00 per day
$4.00 per bag
$25.00 per day
$15.00 per day
The Venues
Catering services are available either within The Rockhampton Student Residences Dining
Hall, Pilbeam Hall if available or delivery to your preferred choice of venue, either on or off
campus can be arranged. The Senior Common Room is delightful and will comfortably seat
up to 50 guests for a sit down function or 60 delegates for a conference. The Senior
Common Room is available at no charge if we cater for your event. The room is also
available for $150.00 / half day and $250.00 / full day, if your event is not catered for by us.
The Fine Print….
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Final numbers for all functions MUST be confirmed via EMAIL
[email protected] by midday, 5 days prior to your function or
conference.
All cancellations must be advised at least 2 days prior to your event. Any
cancellations less than 2 days’ notice will incur a 50% charge of the quoted and 100%
if cancelled on the day of the function.
Any damages and breakages to equipment or crockery etc will be charged at
replacement value
GST
All prices are exclusive of GST.
ORDERING
To place and order, please email:
[email protected]
When ordering please also provide
Day and Date of Delivery
Time of Delivery
Building name and room number
Appropriate Cost Code OR Billing Address
Contact Name and phone number and mobile number
DELIVERIES
Deliveries are made between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Deliveries outside of these
times can be arranged at additional cost – please discuss options with our catering team
before finalising your order.
Deliveries to venues on campus are free of charge. All off campus deliveries incur a $15
delivery fee.
FUNCTION SET UP STYLES
1. Theatre - Popular for meetings, announcements, product launches
This is the simplest style, reflecting the seating found in a theatre or cinema with chairs
aligned in consecutive straight rows.
Positives:
-
-
All of the seats are facing
forwards towards the front of
the function room.
Maximum seated capacity is
achieved for the function room.
Negatives:
-
-
The audience is closed in,
needing to push past other
audience members to
enter/exit the seating area.
Aisles are required to ensure sufficient access to seating area.
There is no provision for note taking or consumption of plated food and
beverage.
Audience interaction is hindered as audience members don't face each other.
2. Classroom - Popular for training, conferences, lectures.
This style reflects the seating found in a school or lecture theatre, with chairs and trestle
tables aligned in consecutive straight rows.
Positives:
-
All of the seats are facing forwards
towards the front of the function room.
Allows for note taking and
consumption of plated food and
beverage.
Negatives:
-
-
Again the audience is closed in, making
it difficult for audience members to
enter or exit
Aisles are required to ensure sufficient
access to seating area.
Seating capacity is reduced by the trestle tables. .
Audience is less likely to interact as they are not facing each other.
3. Herringbone - Popular for training, conferences, lectures.
This style is very similar to Classroom, however each consecutive row of chairs and tables
are angled inwards.
Positives:
-
-
All of the seats are angled inward towards the podium.
All of the seats are facing forwards
towards the front of the function
room
Allows for note taking and
consumption of plated food and
beverage.
Negatives:
-
-
Again the audience is closed in,
making it difficult for audience
members to enter or exit
Aisles are required to ensure
sufficient access to seating area.
Seating capacity is reduced by the trestle tables.
Audience is less likely to interact as they are not facing each other.
4. U Shape – Popular for training, conferences, workshops, meetings
As the name suggests this style is in the shape of the letter U, with the tables & chairs
arranged in an open ended configuration with the audience facing inwards.
Positives:
-
-
The open end allows for a focal
point or presentation area.
Allows presenter to approach and
engage with each audience
members.
Audience interaction is enhanced,
with audience members facing
each other.
Negatives:
-
Inefficient use of floor space, with
seating capacity reduced..
A large proportion of the audience are seated side-on to the presentation
area.
5. Horseshoe – Popular for large meetings, presentations, team briefings
This style is very similar to U Shape, however there are no tables, only chairs arranged in an
open ended configuration with the audience facing inwards.
Positives:
-
The open end provides a focal point
and allows for a presentation area.
Allows presenter to approach and
engage with each audience member.
Negatives:
-
-
Inefficient use of floor space, with
seating capacity reduced.
Aisles are required to ensure
sufficient access and egress to
seating area.
There is no provision for note taking
or consumption of plated food and beverages.
6. Hollow Square - Popular for discussions
This style is similar to U Shape, however there are four sides and no open end, with the
audience all facing inwards.
Positives:
-
-
Audience interaction fully
enhanced, with audience members
all facing each other
Allows audience to consume plated
food and beverage easily
Negatives:
-
Seating capacity is reduced
Does not allow for a main
presentation area or focal point.
7. Boardroom - Popular for small meetings, one on one interviews, small
presentations, team briefings.
This style is a smaller version of the Hollow Square or U Shape, however there is a large
elongated table, with the audience all facing inwards.
Positives:
-
Encourages audience
interaction as they all face
inwards
Negatives:
-
Restricts the position of a
presentation area or focal
point, typically to the end of
the table
8. Banquet - Popular for breakfast, lunch or dinner events.
This style is similar to a round dinner table, with the audience seated around the
circumference facing inwards.
Positives:
-
Audience interaction fully
enhanced, with audience
members all facing each
other
Negatives:
-
The audience is closed in,
needing to push past other
audience members to
enter/exit the seating area
9. Cabaret - Popular with training sessions, working lunch or team workshops.
This style is similar to Banquet style, however there is an open end, with the audience
seated in an arc facing forwards.
Positives:
-
The open end allows for a focal
point or presentation area.
Negatives:
-
Inefficient use of floor space,
with seating capacity reduced.
10. Cocktail - Popular for parties, social
events.
This style is unlike any others with no chairs or tables. It is literally standing space. Buffet
tables can be placed around the perimeter for food/drinks stations. High cocktail round
tables are also a nice addition to this set up.
Positives:
-
Most efficient use of floor space, with
maximum room capacity available.
Audience interaction greatly
enhanced, with audience members
able to freely mingle and roam.
Negatives:
-
Audience is standing with no
opportunity to sit and rest.
Does not allow for note taking or
consumption of plated food and
beverage.