Ausdrill Christmas Party
Ultimo Catering & Events are specialists in marquee and Christmas catering, so it was with great pleasure we catered for Ausdrill’s 2-day Christmas party extravaganza, held in a marquee on Ozone Reserve. Located a stone throw from the city and looking over the picturesque swan river, was the perfect spot to celebrate another great year with colleagues and their families.
The first function was held on Saturday night for Ausdrill employees and their partners, the theme of the event was carnival, as the marquee is set up for a period of 3 weeks we ensure it is able to be transformed for every individual clients needs. The entire event was made into a mini carnival which included entertainers on stilts, fire throwers and practically every carnival game you could think of. Guests were entertained by live music in the silk lined marquee, complete with a stage, lights and a huge dance floor. Stunning festoon lantern lighting adorned the outside of the marquee in front of the food stalls – creating a warm and inviting al fresco area to chat and enjoy the food.
Catering for large groups is one of Ultimo’s specialities and a challenge we always look forward to, our head chef designed a custom carnival themed menu for the occasion – Serving 450 guests 8 different festival style food stalls for the main affair.
Sunday was the Ausdrill family fun day, employees were invited to attend with their partners and children for an alcohol free event. The carnival themed was continued for the family fun day but the menu was adapted for the children which included fish and chip cones, mini american sliders, hot dogs plus a whole lot more.
THE MENU
Food Station 1 – Pizzas
Wood fired Pizza – 4 delicious gorumet pizza flavours, cooked freshly onsite in our pizza oven
Food Station 2 – Mexican
Sour range Yucatan chicken quesadilla, corn, avocado and cilantro salsa
Battered fish soft shell taco, chipotle mayo, fresh slaw, mango relish
Pulled pork, caramelized pineapple chutney, fresh rocket, sesame bun
Food Station 3 – Italiano
Lamb meatballs, rich Napoli sauce, mint chutney, tomato and cucumber salad, pita bread
Chicken, sun dried tomato penne, creamy parmesan sauce
Pumpkin, feta and preserved lemon arancini (v)
Food Station 4 – Paella
Paella cooked in a traditional 1.5 metre pan right in front of guests
Chicken, chorizo & Sweetcorn Paella; Rich homemade chicken stock infused with saffron and smoked paprika, sautéed chorizo, free range chicken, sweet corn kernels
Food Station 5 – Indian
Selection curry’s and sides
Butter chicken | Beef Rogan josh | Subzi with sambar and toasted seeds (V)
Selection of chutneys and relishes
Butter Naan bread
Yellow scented rice
Food Station 6 – American Sliders
Peri peri chicken, cheese, caramalised onion, cucumber and tomato salsa
Ground beef patty, fresh tomato, cheddar cheese and tomato chutney
Cracked wheat, lentil and honey, hummus and iceberg (V)
Pulled pork, chipotle mayo and pickled veg
Food Station 7 – English Gourmet Pies
Traditional beef pie, crusted pistachio pastry
Shepherds pie, with creamy mash
Lamb and rosemary pie
Chicken & mushroom pie, golden gruyere
Curry leaf, chickpea and aubergine pie, toasted cumin (V)
Food Station 8 – Dessert
Cinnamon sugar coated donuts (fresh from the donut machine)
Decadent nutmeg, cinnamon& chocolate brownie
Blood orange melting moment
Peach melba triangle, raspberry patisserie, peach gloss
Gelato cart – 5 flavours of icecream
Seasonal fruit salad
Popcorn cart
Ultimo are proud to be associated with the amazing team from Ausdrill. We eagerly await next year’s Christmas party for another opportunity to provide innovative & imaginative party catering to compliment the evening.