COCKTAILPARTYMENUS

ABOUTME

It’sbeenawhilesinceIknockedthetastebudsoffPeteEvans andManuFieldelwhenmysisterSammyandIwonMyKitchenRulesin2011.

Sincethen,I’velandedaregularsegmentonTheMorningShow,hostedmyownTVshow,FoodForLife,andhavebeenperforminglivecookingshowsinfrontofaudiencesatshowsliketheGoodFoodandWineShowformanyyearsnow.Plusthere’salotmoreinstorethisyear!

Butit’snotmediathatdrivesthispassionatefoodie!Ilovetoeat,butmoreimportantly,Ilovetofeed.

IusedmyMKRwinasalaunchpadforasuccessfulcateringandconsultingbusiness,fillingbelliesandputtingsmilesonfaceswithmydeliciousfood.IcookforsomeamazingclientssuchasGoogle,Porsche,andPlaystation,andI’vealsoconsultedformanypopularretailbrands(SpecialK,Aldi,JamesSquire,Thermomix,Barillaetc),forwhomI’vedevelopedeasy anddeliciousrecipesthatyoucantryathome.

WhatreallyinspiresmeisFwords– Food,Friends,FunandFamily.Foodissocial,it’saspecialexperience.Iwanttobethereonthatspecialdayandsharethemoment,whetherit’sabirthday,weddingoramazingnewproductlaunch.It’saboutbeingpartofthewholeexperience,notjusthidingawayinakitchen.Seeinghappyfaceseatingmyfoodiswhatfeedsmyfoodiesoul!

Keepingupmycreativejuicesisimportant,andI cancustomdesignamenutosuitanythemeorbudget.ThiswayIgettodiscoveroldtraditionalrecipesfromaroundtheworld,keepupwithnewfoodtrendsandutilise freshseasonalproduce.

Ultimately,theaimofBella’sFeastcateringistoprovideanunforgettableexperienceforyourspecialoccasion.It’ssimple:deliciousfoodcookedfrommyheart,apersonalapproachandahighstandardofprofessionalservice.

MyteamandIlookingforwardtocateringyourspecialevent!

xoxo Bella

Ourcocktailpartymenufeaturesdishescookedfromtheheartwithfresh,seasonalproduce.Yourguestswillbetreatedwithexcitingflavourswhichpayrespecttorecipesfromaroundtheworld.

Everyheadisdifferent,sowedon’tchargeperhead.Instead,wechargepercanapé– thatwaywecancustomise themenutoyourbudget,lengthofpartyandpersonaltastes.Thechoiceisyours!

Forafulldinnertimeservice,werecommendyouchoose3small,2substantialand1large/bowlcanapéperhead,plusadessertfor½theguests(theotherhalfaresweetenoughalready).Thatbeingsaid,you’refree toorderanycombinationofdishesyoulike.We’rebigonfillingbellies,soifyourguestsarebigeaterssimplyaddonsomeextrafoodorasmallgrazingtable.

Mixitupwithpescatarian,meatandvego options(trustus,themeateaterswilllovethesetoo!).Plus,don’tforgettothrowinsomedairyandglutenfreedishesforthoseofuswithsensitivetummies.

Wecanalwaysrecommendamenuforyou...orifyouhaveafavouritefoodorspecialthemeatyoureventwhynotletuscustomdesignamenu?

Whateveryouchoose,there’sonethingforcertain– thefoodwillbedelicious,theserviceflawlessandthepartywillgooff!

Contactustobookyoureventtoday:info@bellasfeast.com.auwww.bellasfeast.com.au

SMALLOursmallcanapésaredesignedtobebeeatenin1-3bites,andonlyrequire1free hand.Theyaretheperfectwaytostartoffyourevent,withbigpunchyflavoursandjustenoughoomphtogetthepalatereadyforthebignightahead,withoutbeingtoofilling.

Quinoafalafelballs,nativespinachandtahinisauce,sumac(gf,v)$2.70Misoeggplant,tofu,edamamehumusinseaweedwafflecone(vegan, lf)$4.00Savoury sablé,gorgonzoladolce,figjam,candiedwalnut(v)$2.80Chickpeacrisp,roastedsweetpotato,freshgreenchutney(vegan,gf,lf)$2.50Roastedcauliflowerhumus,cucumber,dukkah (vegan,gf,lf,paleo)$3.00Beetrootwaffle cone,roastbeets,goatscheese,beetdust(v)$3.90Brioche,marscarpone,dehydratedshiso,chives(v)$2.90|addcaviar(p)$0.50Pankococonutprawns,umamimayo(lf,p)$3.70Saganaki mussels,tomatosugo,feta,dill(gf,p)$3.00Butterpoachedlobster,smokedpaprika,grapefruit,chives(gf,p,paleo)$4.10Smokedtuna,hazelnuts,salsaverde incharcoalwafflecone(lf,p)$4.20Whitecorndagwood shrimp,chipotleketchup(gf,lf,p)$3.60Roastedwaterchestnuts,streakybacon,maplechipotleglaze(gf,lf)$2.80Poachedchickenwaldorf,applecrisp(gf,lf,paleo)$3.50Rareroastbeef, beetrootrösti,hotenglish mayo(gf,lf)$3.20

SMALL,CONTINUED

Littletarts:$3.70v Duckpatescentedwithjuniperandbay,freezedriedcherryv Labneh,hickorysmokedsalmon,pastramispiceonbasiltart(p)v Redcapsicumavjar,feta,toastedsunflower(v)

NotforkidsNuggets:turkey$3.20|mussel$3.00|okra$2.60v Bloodymary buffalosaucew/fennelseedv Thaibasil,chilli andpeanutpestov Argentiniangreenchimmichurri

Arancini:$3.50v Porcinimushroom,truffled aioli(v)v Seafoodpaella,saffronaioli(p,lf)v Porkandvealbolognese,herbedaioli(lf)

Raw/Tartare: tuna$3.10|scallop$3.50|salmon$3.50v Limeceviche,avocado,coriander,crispyshallots(lf,gf,p)v Grilled,w/kecap manis,edamame,garlicchives(lf,p)v Filipinostylew/coconutmilk,tamarind,kafir lime,chilli (lf,gf,p)v Blackolives,parsley,lemonzest(p,gf,lf)

Meatballs:$3.40v Butterchickenandalmondmeatball,yoghurt,mint(gf)v Duckandchorizoalbodingas,sofrito (lf)v Turkeyswedish meatballs,quincesauce

Oysters:$3.80v Grilled,w/smokedasado sauce,pancetta,coriander(lf,gf)v Saltedyellowbean,daikon,blacksesame(lf,gf,p)v Tasmanianmountainpepper,balsamic(lf,gf,p)

Sassysausage rolls$2.50v Porkandfennel,figbalsamicsaucev 5spiceduck,sriracha hoisinv Moroccanlamb,harissarelishv Turkeyandsage, cranberryrelishv Kangarooandmacadamia,bushtomatorelish

SUBSTANTIALHerewestarttogettothebusinessendofthings.Thesedishesare 3-5bitesandaretobeeatenstandingup.They’resubstantialenoughtokeep‘em goingformostoftheevening,andsmallenoughtogiveyourguestsabroadrangeofflavoursensations.

v Searedscallop,spanish morcilla,grannysmith(gf,lf)$5.50v Twicecookedporkbelly,pommespommespuree,watercress(gf) $6.00v Roastbeets ‘n’carrots,tahiniyoghurt,hazelnut,mint(gf,v)$4.50v SpicedBBQlambcutlet,walnutpistou (gf,lf,paleo)$6.50v Beef andgreenoliveempanadas,chimichurri $5.50

Loadedpotatojacks:v Smashedbrazilian blackbeans,avicado,pico degallo (vegan,gf)$4.50v Turkishsujuk sausage, caramelisedonion,feta,spinach(gf)$5.20v Poutine,withbeefragu andsmokedcheddarbechamel (gf) $5.60

Inariw/brownrice:$4.40v Spicykorean bbq beef,cucumber,blacksesame(gf,lf)v Braisedshitake,pickledradish,shichimi togarishi (vegan,gf,lf)

Mac‘n’cheesew/pankocrust:v Maple,baconandjalapeno$4.00v Truffleandsmokedcheddar(v)$4.00v Lobsterandchive(p)$5.50

Skewers/Brochettes:$4.50v Lemongrassbeef,pear,greennahm jim (gf,lf)v Polishstylepork,pruneandspeck(gf,lf)v Galangalspicedlambkofta,housemadesatay(lf)

Sliders:$6.20v Softshellcrab,kim chimayo,iceberg(lf,p)v Southernfriedorganicchicken,housemaderanch,slawv Grilledhalloumi,eggplant,harissarelish(v)

Toasties/Grilledcheese: $4.70v Cubano withbaloney,swiss cheese,american mustard,picklesv Pepperoni,wildoregano,tomatosugo,whitemozzarellav Triplecheesew/parmiggiano,whitemozarella,american cheddar(v)

BOWLSANDFORK FOODLet’sface it.Afterafewdrinks,weallwanttogolarge.Ourlargebowlsarethesizeofadecentrestaurantentrée,andaretheperfectwaytobeatthosehungerpains(especiallyafterafewdrinks!)

Parmesanandsage gnocchi,burnedbutter,zucchini,sunflower(v)$12Sweetpotatovermicellli,shitake,greens,reddragonsauce(vegan,gf,lf,paleo)$11Bakedsnapper,freekeh tabbouleh,tahiniyoghurt,pomegranatedressing(p)$13Smokedpaprikaprawns,whitecorngrits,chimmichurri,bonito(gf,p)$13Southwestprawnsalad,hominy,blackbeans,palmheart(gf,p)$13Syrianpoachedchicken,grilledeggplant,pilaf,dukkah (gf,lf)$12Texanstyleturkeychiliconcarne,quinoa,pico degallo,tostadas(gf,lf)$12.50Porklarb salad,Thaiherbs,mustardgreens,greenpeppercorn(lf,gf,paleo)$12Chermoula lamb,pearlcous cous,seasonalveg,pickledturnip(lf)$13Slowcookedcambodian beef,wildrice,sweetpotato,greens(gf) $13

Onabriocheroll,servedwithasideoftatertots:$11v Poachedprawn,russian dressing,edamame,dillv Vietnamesepulledpork,pickledcarrot,sriracha comebacksaucev Pulledlamb,mushymintypeas,pickledredonionv Beerbbq beef brisket,polskieogorki,crispyshallots

DESSERTSForthosewithasweettooth,amealisnevercompletewithoutalittlesomethin’somethin’attheend.Treatyourguestswithoneofoursignaturedesserts.

Mascarponemousse,amaretti,candiedorange,poppy(gf,v)$6.50Scentedchocolatepot,shirazjellies,freezedriedraspberry(gf,v)$6.50Churros,smokedchilli darkchocolatesauce(v)$5.00Maceratedstrawberryshortcakemess,rosecrystals(v)$6.00Kirschchocolatepot,sourcherryjam,chantilly,ricecrispies (gf,v)$6.00Tartletofbananajam,dulcedeleche,roastedcashew(v)$4.00Pumpkinspiceloukoumades (greek doughnuts),honeysyrup,pepitas (lf,v)$3.50Rawcacao+ avocadomousse,blueberrycompote,coconut(vegan,lf,gf,paleo)$6.00Goldenturmericlattepannacotta,candiedpistachio,edibleflowers(lf,gf)$5.50Tartletofcharredpineapple,coconutyoghurt,kafir lime(v)$3.90Minimacarons (multipleflavours)(gf,lf,v)$2.50Espressomarshmallows(gf,lf)$2.50

Littleballs:$3.00v Cherry,coconutanddarkchocolatetruffles(gf,v)v Saltedcaramelandpeanutsnickersballs(gf,v)v Chocolateandhazelnutferrero rawcher (gf,lf,vegan,paleo)v Date,almondandmatcha balls(gf,lf,vegan,paleo)

CONTACTUS

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V- vegetarianP- pescatarianLF- lactosefreeGF- glutenfreePaleoandVegan optionsavailable

Allpricesareperunitexgst,andincludeallchefsfees. Pleasenotethatminimumordersapplyforeachdish,andsomedishesare soldinlots -wecancertainlyguideyoutowardsgettingtherightmixforyoureventandyourbudget.Minimumfoodspendis$1500exgst.

Keepinmindthatsomedishesmaynotbepossibletoprepareatyourchosenvenue,dependingonwhatequipmentisavailableonsiteandwhatweareabletoeasilybringinourtruck.Forlargerevents,youmayconsiderhiringinextraequipment,butwedotryandavoidthisextracostforyouifwecan.

Waitersarechargedextraat$35/hour,andwerecommendawaiterforevery 50guestsorpartthereof.Dependingonthetimesofyourevent,andthetypeandamountoffoodyouorder,youcanexpectyourcocktailpartytocostanywherebetween$30and$50perheadinc gst.