evil c Posted October 4 (edited) Have decided to create a separate thread for the hifi Show dinner on the (4th November) Saturday night. Due to the fantastic occasion we had last time at the Belgian Beer Cafe I have made enquiries on costs for the dinner and drinks packages. The combined dinner and drinks package doesn't look like it would be economical for large numbers of people and sure there would be a big variation in how much each individual drinks , (hint :Tubularbells/Yamaha Man) with a smattering of Teetotallers . So best option might be to select from the Set Menu ($55 for 3 course) or Banquet ($45 for 3 Course but only choice Pork for main). Anyway have attached PDF's plus pasted list of menu for everyone to peruse and give feedback on preferences. [mention=125306] al[/mention] [mention=105306]scuzzii[/mention] [mention=110116]blakey72[/mention] + 1 [mention=113319]frankn[/mention] [mention=132644]elcamry[/mention] [mention=109782]Hensa[/mention] [mention=108439]Sir Sanders Zingmore[/mention] [mention=150921]Martykt[/mention] [mention=122789]Tubularbells[/mention] [mention=131641]darth vader[/mention] [mention=136594]illusion[/mention] [mention=151620]Sime[/mention] [mention=132180]Rob181[/mention] [mention=121595]Black Orange[/mention] [mention=104378]joz[/mention] (?) [mention=133337]gillmaverick[/mention] [mention=149865]125dBmonster[/mention] (?) [mention=116153]evil c[/mention] [mention=142792]Max054[/mention] [mention=109524]Stump[/mention] @Darren69 @Spyne Set Menu Options Belgian Banquet For groups of ten or more Like to share amongst friends and colleagues? $45 per Head Appetisers: Butcher’s Block Our house charcuterie platter: paper thin slices of prosciutto, grilled chorizo, venison & smoked duck terrine, house marinated mt zero olives, char-grilled sour dough and onion jam (nf,df) Belgian Cheese Croquettes A blend of soft Belgian cheeses, crumbed, rolled and served bite-size with a chunky tomato relish, rocket & lemon (v,nf) From the Sea: Mussels Mariniere Portarlington mussels with white wine, celery, onion, leek, garlic & thyme, steamed in traditional pots (gf,nf) Chips with Mayonnaise (v,nf,gf,df) Calamari Coconut and polenta dusted calamari with a belgian chopped salad of red cabbage, apple and fennel, with chilli lime dressing (n,df) Off the Farm: Pork Knuckle 1.4kg roasted pork knuckle with crackling, sauerkraut and apple sauce (gf,nf) Winter Vegetable Salad Warm roast vegetable salad with cous cous, spinach, and pomegranate, finished with a manuka honey & yoghurt dressing (v) Dessert Taster: Mini Belgian Waffles Bite sized waffles with Chantilly cream & berries (v,nf) * Catering for dietary requirements can be a little tricky with a share menu, however, should you require any adjustments or have any questions please contact our event coordinator v = vegetarian gf = gluten free nf = nut free df = dairy free Edit: we need to commit to a single set menu as a group which has been overwhelmingly chosen as the Belgian Banquet at $45 each for meal only. Edited October 10 by evil c 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hensa Posted October 4 (edited) Nice work, Evil - you're all over it! Happy to go with whatever the majority decide on food and drinks packages and would choose the Banquet menu only because pork knuckle would be my top choice for main anyway.. Edited October 4 by Hensa 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martykt Posted October 4 Agreed, great work @evil c !! The Pork Knuckle does sound good but then again so does the Chocolate Pudding for desert...... Why do they always make these things so difficult..... oh well happy to go with the majority !! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gillmaverick Posted October 4 Great Work Mate.....Happy to go with whatever majority decide for the food too.....Also Gold drinks package for the hours we will be there looks good.....Im already hungry.......Thanks.. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil c Posted October 4 2 hours ago, gillmaverick said: Great Work Mate.....Happy to go with whatever majority decide for the food too.....Also Gold drinks package for the hours we will be there looks good.....Im already hungry.......Thanks.. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Got to agree the Pork Knuckle sounds very enticing! @gillmaverick Read my thoughts regarding the drinks packages and I did indeed mean to mention the Gold Package looks the best value while providing some sort of quality drinks selection wise. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sime Posted October 4 I’ll be happy to pay for steak and waffles. So I assume the meal deals are not inclusive of drinks, and that that is a separate deal? I don’t not drink at all so I’d prefer not to pay for alcohol, but that won’t stop me from paying for any packages that’s inclusive, I’m sure someone will consume on my behalf. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil c Posted October 4 I’ll be happy to pay for steak and waffles. So I assume the meal deals are not inclusive of drinks, and that that is a separate deal? I don’t not drink at all so I’d prefer not to pay for alcohol, but that won’t stop me from paying for any packages that’s inclusive, I’m sure someone will consume on my behalf. No don't know of any meal packages including alcohol under $80 or so.You are quite free to choose individually on the night whatever you like as long as we meet the minimum number which I think we should easily.Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjtaylor2809 Posted October 4 As much as the Pork Knuckle sounds fab & that I very much enjoyed last year’s event....drinking red wine at a beer tasting, alas I’ve made the cardinal sin of bringing over the wife & child this year so I’m spoken for!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scuzzii Posted October 4 Well done ClivePork knuckle for me please. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
125dBmonster Posted October 4 Nice work Clive, all sounds good and on for desert. Will be there Mate @Aussieamps likes a good feed as well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Orange Posted October 4 Great work Clive.... Can't go past the Pork Knuckle !.....Not sure I can wait that long.. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darth vader Posted October 4 You've done it again Cilve IU've had too much whiskey tonight to make proper sense of it all, but I'll do my best to make sense of it tomorrow. Sign me up for whatever everyone else goes for. Please make sure that they have inhaling steaks ready to go for @Yamaha Man he dont like to waste time chewing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tubularbells Posted October 4 All looks pretty good to me however as a few have already suggested personally I cannot go past some good old pork knuckle. (Besides it will be hilarious watching the inner cave man some out of our group of SNA'ers as there rip through it fingers and teeth style ). It also alleviates any squabbling around the dreaded wedding meat/chicken arrangement where you always tend to get your least preferred option so you end up trying to bribe the guy next to you for a swapsie. So my vote is for the $45 Banquet (the Vegematics within the group can sort themselves out with a lettuce leaf from elsewhere) Drinks wise. yeah the gold option has some tasty choices so im happy with that. Also means if the dinners crap i'll have some nice options for a liquid dinner instead. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
:) al Moderator Posted October 4 belgian banquet looks good evil ! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darren69 Posted October 4 (edited) Clive thanks for your efforts with this, very much appreciated and I will be there, I have to keep an eye on my Hi Fi Show Husband @frankn . Will be fantastic to catch up with some members and meet others in the flesh. I will add to the other PITA's and say I will be happy to go with the majority, which, due to everyone stating they will go with the majority, means that no majority actually exists. Quite a quandary. As we might be sharing, I will be sure to have my Combantrin chokkies before I come down. But Jesus, look at the beers. We don't even have those at the local Dans up here Bogan-Ville. Also, as this is Melbourne, I need to say that I don't have enough hair for a hipster bun. Not even a very small pom pom. A very average lint ball is all I could probably manage. @Tubularbells will be great to meet up mate and I will be able to think up many smart @rse comments relating to your fondness of 'the pork knuckle' prior to the event. Possibly even some self-sniggering during the flight southwards which might alarm some passengers but might also stop that baby crying. @125dBmonster is also the charcuterie expert so watch what he goes for. @evil c please add me to the list. Edited October 6 by Darren69 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martykt Posted October 4 7 minutes ago, Darren69 said: Also, as this is Melbourne, I need to say that I don't have enough hair for a hipster bun. Not even a very small pom pom. A very average lint ball is all I could probably manage. It's okay Daz..... we know you're from up North.... A Nollsy 'Flavour Saver' will have to suffice...... 😬 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sime Posted October 4 (edited) Ive never had pork knuckle, though I've me a few %@#& knuckles. Edited October 4 by Sime 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
125dBmonster Posted October 4 @Darren69 Most things go well with pork including a few ciders Will be good to catch up Mate Booking flights now actually as the weather isn't much for working outside today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tubularbells Posted October 4 35 minutes ago, Darren69 said: will be great to meet up mate and I will be able to think up many smart @rse comments relating to your fondness of 'the pork knuckle' prior to the event. Possibly even some self-sniggering during the flight southwards which might alarm some passengers but might also stop that baby crying. Ha fire away my friend but bare in mind im somewhat resilient to "meat" related jokes after being told to go pull some pork at many a gtg. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamaha Man Posted October 5 Have a prior engagement fellas, sorry. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankn Posted October 5 21 hours ago, evil c said: Seafood Provençale mussels, freshly shucked oysters, coconut prawns, salmon rosettes, lemon pepper calamari and a selection of dipping sauces (gf,nf) sounds nice.......... while ya'll sharing the single pork dish I'll consume these. Gold drinks package sounds good also. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max054 Posted October 5 Looking awesome Evil assuming I have an income by then I might just tag along. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stump Posted October 5 Can you add me to the list please. Pork Knuckle for me(No seafood or Drinks) Stump 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JukKluk2 Posted October 5 Can I thoroughly recommend the Leffe Brune from the tap beer list. On one of many nights back in my drinking days (like @Sime I too am a non-drinker nowadays*) a few pints of this totally numbed an abscess I had lurking under a tooth. I recommend it on the basis of taste, not dental therapy. Give it a go @Darren69, you might wake up with a top-knot. Would love to be there but parts of the body aren't up to it. Perhaps next year. *This is a star. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
