Catering Service Marsden Park , Sydney

Christmas Menu

Christmas menu 2024

To place your order, please email info@passionforcatering.com.au or call Carmen on 0410631309

Grazing box we include double cream brie, aged cheddar, blue cheese, Greek peppered figs, grapes, crisp bread, smoky eggplant dip, hummus dip, marinated olives, candied nuts, cured meats, pickles (enough for 10 people as a starter) $160.00

Seafood box – 1kg fresh large prawns, 2 dozen oysters, 500gr smoked salmon with dipping sauce and lemon $220.00

Christmas dessert box – Chocolate mousse filled profiteroles dipped in white chocolate, mini fruit mince tarts & berry trifle shooters (15 pieces of each, total 45 pieces) $195.00

Seasonal Christmas fruit box – Sliced melon, mango, berries & cherries (medium box) $125.00

Homemade focaccia – Ready to heat & serve. Serves 8 ppl $18.00

Honey glazed leg ham – Ready to be carved. Approx. 4kg $165.00

Boneless lamb shoulder braised with cinnamon, bay leaves & dates. Approx. 3kg $185.00

Turkey breast with a filling of pistachio & sage and with sweet and sour cherry sauce. Approx. 3kg $195.00

Homemade lasagne, layers of tasty Bolognese sauce, cheesy bechamel sauce. Serves approx. 9 people $74.00

Large pasta shells, filled with ricotta & spinach, topped with tomato basil ragu and cheesy sauce. Serves approx. 9 people $98.00

Roast vegetables – chat potatoes, pumpkin & carrots. Serves 10 as a side $49.00

Creamy potato, egg & prawn salad. Serves 10 as a side $54.00

Traditional Greek salad with dressing separate. Serves 10 as a side $45.00

Caesar salad with dressing separate. Serves 10 as a side $45.00

Pasta caprese salad. Serves 10 as a side $45.00

Minimum order is $500.00. Pick up available from Rouse Hill or free delivery within 10kms, otherwise delivery fee applies

All deliveries are made on Tuesday 24^th Dec by 3pm
We deliver everything cold with heating instructions where needed

Unfortunately, we are unable to make any changes to this menu and this is the only menu available on the 24^th Dec

Corporate

CHOOSE JUST LUNCH OR ADD IN MORNING TEA AND / OR AFTERNOON TEA WITH EXTRAS BELOW

Individual meal packs also available

DAY 1

Morning Tea

Assorted mini muffins
Assorted cocktail quiche
Seasonal fruit platter

Lunch – buffet

Roast beef with gravy
BBQ’d marinated chicken pieces
Greek salad
Creamy pasta salad
Fresh bread rolls with butter

OR

Lunch – finger food

Assorted wraps
Vegetarian rice paper rolls with fresh mint & coriander and dipping sauce
Middle Eastern marinated chicken skewers with yogurt coriander
Beef pies
Cheese & spinach pastries

Afternoon Tea

Aged cheddar, brie, hummus, marinated olives and crackers
Chocolate brownies

DAY 2

Morning Tea

Scones with jam & cream
Ham & cheese croissant
Seasonal fruit platter

Lunch – buffet

Traditional beef lasagne
Creamy vegetable & chickpea curry
Chicken pesto pasta salad
Roast pumpkin & feta salad
Fresh bread rolls with butter

OR

Lunch – finger food

Assorted sandwiches
Soba noodle salad with veggies
Porcini mushroom arancini
Sausage rolls
Marinated drumettes with spicy mayo

Afternoon Tea

Aged cheddar, brie, hummus, marinated olives and crackers
Assorted friands

DAY 3

Morning Tea

Banana bread with butter
Spinach & cheese pastries
Seasonal fruit platter

Lunch – buffet

Chicken cacciatore
Penne in a ratatouille sauce
Caesar salad
Smokey paprika & seeded mustard potato salad
Fresh bread rolls with butter

OR

Lunch – finger food

Assorted wraps
Honey soy chicken rice paper rolls with dipping sauce
Lamb kofta skewers with tomato relish
Pea & ricotta fritters
Chicken pies

Afternoon Tea

Aged cheddar, brie, hummus, marinated olives and crackers
Assorted pastries

Lunch add on dessert options

Fruit platter
Cheese platter
Antipasto platter
Cheesecake
Chocolate mousse cake
Baklava cigars
Custard filled profiteroles
Tiramisu

Coffee/tea options
Hire of Nespresso coffee machine with supply of coffee pods, assorted tea, sugar, milk, cups & stirrers

We cater for all dietary needs. Please advise dietary requirements on confirming your order

Drop Off Catering

Grazing box we include 3 types of cheese, quince paste, peppered figs, dried fruits, grapes, crisp bread, dips, marinated olives, nuts, cured meats, pickles, marinated mushrooms, pickled octopus, dolmades, grilled veggies and homemade focaccia (enough for 10 people as a starter) $160.00

Assorted sandwich box – 12 sandwiches cut into quarters  $85.00

Assorted wraps box – 12 wraps cut in half Fillings include smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, Spanish onion & rocket. Chicken schnitzel, mayo, cheese & mixed leaf. Tzatziki, falafel, roast capsicum & baby spinach $130.00

Canape box # 1 – arancini balls filled with porcini mushroom & mozzarella, spinach & feta filo triangles and Middle Eastern chicken skewers with yogurt coriander dressing (15 pieces of each) $149.00

Canape box # 2 – lamb kofta with tomato relish, homemade sausage rolls and pea & ricotta fritters (15 pieces of each) $149.00 

Sliders box # 1 – 20 x beef brisket, caramelised onion and tomato relish sliders $130.00

Sliders box # 2 – 20 x pulled pork and Greekslaw sliders $130.00

Dessert box – mini lemon tartlets, tiramisu shooters, salted caramel and chocolate tartlets & baklava cigars (10 pieces of each)  $165.00

Minimum order is $500.00, Free delivery within 10kms from Rouse Hill, otherwise small delivery fee applies

We deliver ready to be served in disposable kraft boxes and dishes

Funerals, Wakes & Memorials

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING

Grazing box we include 3 types of cheese, quince paste, peppered figs, dried fruits, grapes, crisp bread, dips, marinated olives, nuts, cured meats, pickles, marinated mushrooms, pickled octopus, dolmades, grilled veggies and homemade focaccia (enough for 10 people as a starter) $160.00

Assorted sandwich box – 12 sandwiches cut into quarters  $85.00

Assorted wraps box – 12 wraps cut in half Fillings include smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, Spanish onion & rocket. Chicken schnitzel, mayo, cheese & mixed leaf. Tzatziki, falafel, roast capsicum & baby spinach $130.00

Pastries box – homemade cocktail beef pie, sausage roll and assorted quiche  (15 pieces of each) $149.00

Canape box # 1 – arancini balls filled with porcini mushroom & mozzarella, spinach & feta filo triangles and Middle Eastern chicken skewers with yogurt coriander dressing (15 pieces of each) $149.00

Canape box # 2 – lamb kofta with tomato relish, homemade sausage rolls and pea & ricotta fritters (15 pieces of each) $149.00 

Sliders box # 1 – 20 x beef, pickles and tomato relish sliders $130.00

Sliders box # 2 – 20 x pulled pork and Greekslaw sliders $130.00

Morning tea box – mini friands, muffins, brownies and danishes (15 pieces of each) $145.00

Dessert box – mini lemon tartlets, tiramisu shooters, salted caramel and chocolate tartlets & baklava cigars (10 pieces of each)  $165.00

Seasonal fruit platter – medium approx. 30 people $85.00, large approx. 50 people $125.00

Hire of Urn with supply of coffee, assorted tea, sugar and milk is $120.00. Return pick up fee applies depending on location

Hire of commercial Nespresso coffee machine with supply of coffee pods, assorted tea, sugar and milk is $250.00. Return pick up fee applies depending on location

Service staff required to assist with Nespresso coffee machine $180.00 (max. 3 hours)

Disposable biodegradable tongs $0.60 each 

Disposable biodegradable small plates $0.30 each 

Disposable cutlery packs $0.50 each

Disposable coffee cups & stirrers $0.30 each

Minimum order is $500.00, Free delivery within 10kms from Rouse Hill, otherwise small delivery fee applies

We deliver ready to be served in disposable kraft boxes and dishes

Middle Eastern Feast

• Smoky Babaganoush
• Hummus
• Assorted Pickles
• Home-Made Zattar Bread
• Tabbouleh Salad
• Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
• Spinach & Ricotta filled Pastries
• Lamb Kofta Kebabs
• Shish Tawouk (Lebanese chicken kebabs)
• Spiced Rice with Chicken
• Baklava Cigars
• Seasonal Fruit Platter

Minimum 30 people

Ultimate Aussie BBQ

• Scotch Fillet Steaks
• Thin Beef Sausages
• Chicken Kebabs
• BBQ’d Vegetables
• BBQ Corn on Cob
• Creamy Pasta Salad
• Smokey Paprika & Seeded Mustard Potato Salad
• Mixed Leaf Garden Salad
• Bread Rolls & Butter
• Vanilla Cheese Cake
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
• Condiments

Chef and BBQ included onsite, minimum 50 people

The Aussie Banquet

• Roast Beef with Gravy
• BBQ Marinated Chicken Pieces
• Homemade Mini Beef Pies
• Baked Rosemary Potatoes
• Mixed Leaf Garden Salad
• Creamy Pasta Salad
• Coleslaw Salad
• Bread Rolls & Butter
• Vanilla Cheese Cake
• Seasonal Fruit Platter

Minimum 30 people

The Greek Banquet

Mezze Bar: smoky eggplant dip, tzatziki dip, pita bread, dolmades, marinated Kalamata olives, tender pickled octopus, pea & ricotta fritters, spanakopita, grilled Mediterranean vegetables

• Greek Style Marinated Lamb Shoulder
• Lemon & Oregano BBQ Chicken Pieces
• Beef Moussaka
• Rosemary Baked Potatoes
• Butter Beans with Fresh Parsley & Garlic
• Greek Salad
• Baklava Cigars in Rosewater Syrup
• Orange Blossom Semolina Filo Parcels

Minimum 30 people

The Italian Banquet

Antipasto station: Sliced cured meats, green marinated Italian olives, bocconcini, grilled mushrooms with balsamic vinegar, Italian style octopus, grilled marinated vegetables, tomato, onion & basil bruschetta, house made rosemary focaccia

• Italian Style Beef Stew with Potatoes
• Grilled Chicken Fillets with a Mushroom & White Wine Sauce
• Traditional Eggplant Parmigiana with Homemade Passata Sauce & Mozzarella
• Homemade Beef Lasagne
• Pasta Caprese Salad
• Fresh Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Olives & Croutons Salad
• House Made Tiramisu
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter

Minimum 30 people

Grazing table, Canapes & Substansials

Grazing table we include 3 types of cheese, quince paste, peppered figs, dried fruits, grapes, crisp bread, dips, marinated olives, nuts, cured meats, pickles, marinated mushrooms, pickled octopus, dolmades, grilled veggies and homemade focaccia

Hot Canapes

• Beef Ragu Arancini Balls with Capsicum Salsa
• Porcini Mushroom Arancini Balls with Garlic Aioli
• Prawn & Saffron Arancini Balls with Garlic Aioli
• Pork Meatballs with Honey, Ginger, Chili & Coriander Sauce
• Spinach & Feta Filo Triangles
• Lamb Shank Filo Cigars with Balsamic Glaze
• Pea & Ricotta Fritters
• Lamb Kofta with Tomato Relish
• Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Coriander Dressing

Cold Canapes

• Roast Beetroot & Goats Cheese Tartlets
• Antipasto Skewers
• Smoked Salmon on Blini, Sour Cream & Chives
• Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
• King Prawn Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
• Peking Duck, Cucumber & Shallot Pancake with Hoisin Sauce
• Prosciutto & Fig Jam Tartlet with Whipped Blue Cheese
• Prawn San Choy Bow
• Beetroot Cured Salmon, Cucumber & Sour Cream
• Peppered Rare Roast Beef, Caramelised Onion and Horseradish & Dill Mayo

Substantials

• Pulled Pork with Greekslaw on a Soft Milk Bun
• Beef Brisket with Caramelised Onion & Tomato Relish on a Soft Milk Bun
• Southern Style Chicken with Cheese & Slaw on a Soft Milk Bun
• Lamb Shank Risotto with Parmesan Cheese
• Hokkien Noodles with Chicken & Asian Greens
• Battered Fish, Chips and Tartare Sauce
• Ravioli in a Rich Ripened Tomato Sauce
• Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder with Tzatziki & Rosemary Baked Potatoes
• BBQ Lemon Chicken with Green Beans

Minimum 30 people

Additional Extras – Sandwiches, Wraps & Salads

Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps

• Chicken, avocado, mixed leaf & mayo
• Ham, Swiss cheese, tomato relish & mixed leaf
• Tzatziki, falafel, roasted capsicum & rocket
• Egg, lettuce & mayo
• Tuna, mayo, alfalfa & cucumber
• Swiss cheese, mustard relish & salad

We use a mix of white and wholemeal bread (gluten free, dairy free, vegan available on request)

Salads

• Greek Salad: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Capsicum, Spanish Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Oregano
• Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad: Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Capsicum, Radish, Shallots, Fresh Mint & Parsley, Grilled Lebanese Bread
• Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad: Chopped Parsley, Tomato, Shallots, Mint, Bulgur (Optional)
• Pasta Caprese Salad: Pesto, Tomato, Bocconcini
• Potato Salad: Smokey Paprika, Seeded Mustard
• Chickpea & Lentil Salad: Tomato, Cucumber, Shallots, Mint, Parsley, Lemon, Olive Oil
• Roast Pumpkin Salad: Baby Spinach Leaves, Feta Cheese, Diced Pumpkin & Walnuts
• Moroccan Salad: Roquette Leaves, Tomatoes, Couscous, Barley, Coriander, Mint, Honey And Cumin Dressing
• Caesar Salad: Cos Leaves, Crispy Bacon, Chunky Croutons, Egg, Caesar Dressing

Canape Desserts

Canape Desserts

• Mini Lemon Tartlets
• Tiramisu Shooters
• Mini Crème Brulees
• Black Forest Shooters
• Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tartlets
• Pannacotta with Raspberry Jelly Shooters
• Greek Doughnuts with Honey And Pistachios
• Fresh Fruit Salad Shooters with Double Cream and Passion Fruit
• Chocolate Mousse filled Profiteroles Dipped in Chocolate
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake Shooters
• Custard, Semolina and Rosewater Filo Cigars
• Baklava Cigars with Crushed Pistachios and Syrup