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Function Catering
We Do Bountiful Harvest TablesLight LunchesCocktail-stylePlattersPlated MenusBuffet MenusBraai MenusBrunch MenusHigh Tea MenusExquisite Function Catering Tailored to Your Unique Vision
At The Venue, we believe the cuisine for your event should be as remarkable as the occasion itself. Our dedicated function catering team takes great pride in crafting exquisite menus tailored to your unique vision and tastes.
We specialize in transforming your specific event requirements into an extraordinary dining experience for you and your guests. With our exceptional cuisine and attentive service, we ensure your function is a seamlessly elegant affair that leaves lasting memories.
We specialize in transforming your specific event requirements into an extraordinary dining experience for you and your guests. With our exceptional cuisine and attentive service, we ensure your function is a seamlessly elegant affair that leaves lasting memories.
Plated Menus
Buffet Menus
Braai Menus
Canapé Menus
Harvest Table
High Tea Menu
Brunch Menu
Platters
Halaal & Kosher Events
The Venue can cater for Indian Cuisine and our meat is from a reliable Halaal supplier.
However, our kitchen is not a Halaal-friendly kitchen.
Should you wish to host a strictly Halaal or Kosher function, our Executive Chef will work with a certified Halaal or Kosher caterer to ensure all your catering needs are met. Surcharge applicable.
However, our kitchen is not a Halaal-friendly kitchen.
Should you wish to host a strictly Halaal or Kosher function, our Executive Chef will work with a certified Halaal or Kosher caterer to ensure all your catering needs are met. Surcharge applicable.
Plated MenusExplore our Plated menus
Menu 1
R245 per person
Menu 2
R355 per person
Menu 3
R355 per person
Menu 4
R455 per person
Menu 5
R625 per person
*Minimum 20 persons
*Prices inclusive of VAT, subject to change
*Prices inclusive of VAT, subject to change
Plated StartersChoose one of the following
- Roast chicken, mushroom and cheddar phyllo tartlet, homemade tomato jam, broket feta, roast garlic emulsion, baby leaf salad with pickled red onion and Julienne carrot
- Slow braised pulled pork belly croquettes, chimichurri, miso emulsion, Miso soubise, coriander and pickled carrot and cabbage slaw
- Potato Gnocchi with roast tomato and bell pepper ragout, Grana Padano, fresh basil, crispy onions and charred onion pearls
- Caesar salad, Coss lettuce, chives, garlic croutons, crispy bacon and Caesar dressing
Main CourseChoose one of the following
- Chicken Cordon Bleu with golden fried lyonnaise potatoes, Emmental and brie cream sauce and seasonal roast vegetables
- 200g A-Grade beef Sirloin with black pepper cream, potato rosti, whole roast carrots with honey emulsion and grilled Zucchini
- Butter fried linefish, Pea and truffle risotto, mange tout, broccoli stems, confit tomatoes and green oil
- Oven roast cauliflower, confit aubergine, hummus, crispy onions, toasted almonds, light curry oil and sage
Plated DessertsChoose one of the following
- 3 nut chocolate brownie, cookie crumble, chocolate creme patisserie and vanilla ice cream
- Creme brulee torte, macerated grilled nectarines, broken meringue and marshmallow
- Baked white chocolate and espresso cheesecake, salted butterscotch, caramel popcorn, ginger cookie
Buffet MenusExplore our Buffet menus and Build your OWn
Main Course
Option 1
R275 per person
- Roast chicken and mushroom butter puff pastry pie
- Hasselback potatoes with sour cream and chives
- Oven roast vegetable and rocket salad with grain mustard and honey vinaigrette and broken feta
- Greek salad
Option 2
R365 per person
- A-Grade beef sirloin with wild mushroom and truffle cream
- Spanish roast chicken and bell pepper phyllo parcels
- Tabbouleh salad with cucumber, tomato, red onion, chopped fresh herbs and Danish feta
- Confit butternut, beetroot and blue cheese salad with rocket, toasted almond and pecan granola and beetroot vinaigrette
- Potato au gratin with sweet onion, mushroom and cheddar
Option 3
R475 per person
- Open fired Beef filet with Grana Padano, caramelized onion and chimichurri
- Miso Blackened Norwegian salmon, lemon oil asparagus, spring onion, grilled lemon and fennel
- Deboned honey orange and thyme chicken thigh kebabs
- Golden baby potatoes, homemade aioli, cornichons, red onion, capers, microgreens
- Heirloom tomato and bocconcini salad, charred onion vinaigrette, basil, broken feta and pickled red onion
- Roast cauliflower and confit aubergine, hummus, crispy onions, toasted almonds, light curry oil and sage
- Freshly baked brioche with whipped spiced butter, olive oil and balsamic
Dessert
Option 1
R65 per person
- Cape Malva Pudding with homemade creme anglaise
Option 2
R95 per person
- Sticky chocolate pudding with vanilla ice cream and Callebaut chocolate sauce
Option 3
R110 per person
- White chocolate and espresso cheesecake with salted butterscotch, caramel popcorn, white chocolate garnish
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- Apple pastry foldovers with cinnamon sugar, chantilly cream and pecan nut and almond praline
*Minimum 40 persons
*Prices inclusive of VAT, subject to change
*Prices inclusive of VAT, subject to change
Braai MenusTraditional South African Barbecue Feasts
Classic Braai MenuR265 per person
- Deboned BBQ chicken thigh kebabs with smoked garlic mayonnaise
- Beef boerewors
- Greek salad – Cucumber, red onion, lettuce, olives and Danish feta
- Curried pasta salad with fried peppers and sweet caramelized onion, fresh herbs
- Oven roast vegetables
Premium Braai MenuR420 per person
- Spiced Karoo lamb chops
- Deboned BBQ chicken thigh kebabs with smoked garlic aioli
- Beef Boerewors
- Maple roast baby potatoes, sweet potato and carrot salad, toasted pumpkin seeds and almonds, broken feta
- Green salad of Broccolini, mange tout, fine beans, rocket, avocado and apple with a lime yogurt dressing
- Open fire grilled corn on the cob with chive truffle butter
- Traditional Ciabatta “braaibroodjies” with onion jam and mature cheddar
Basic Spitbraai MenuR360 per person
- A-Grade spiced Lamb cooked on the spit, garlic and rosemary infused BBQ glaze
- Golden lamb Suet roasted baby potatoes and onions
- Curried pasta salad with fried peppers and sweet caramelized onion, fresh herbs
- Greek salad – Cucumber, red onion, lettuce, olives and Danish feta
Premium Spitbraai MenuR450 per person
- A-Grade spiced Lamb cooked on the spit, garlic and rosemary infused BBQ glaze
- Peri-Peri chicken thigh kebabs with chive sour
- Golden lamb Suet roasted baby potatoes and onions
- Traditional homemade Garlic, fresh herb and parmesan baguettes
- Curried pasta salad with fried peppers and sweet caramelized onion, fresh herbs
- Caprese salad – basil pesto, mixed tomatoes, bocconcini, pickled red onion and fresh basil
- Roasted butternut and confit beetroot salad with broken gorgonzola cheese, sweet onions, toasted pecan nuts and baby leaves, beetroot vinaigrette
Canapé MenusGourmet Bite-Sized Appetizers
Option 1
R60 per person
Option 2
R120 per person
Option 3
R175 per person
Option 4
R235 per person
Option 5
R290 per person
Savoury Canapés
- Roast butternut, thyme and goat’s cheese tartlets with beetroot chutney (V)
- Wild mushroom arancini, truffle aioli, shaved button mushrooms (V)
- Mini potato rostis with confit cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion and baby basil (V)
- Jalapeno and cheddar bombs with sweet chilli and sour cream (V)
- Salt and baby squid, nuoc cham, lemon emulsion and herb salad served in bamboo cups
- Slow-roast pork belly yakitori with honey soy, sesame and miso
- Chicken liver mousse cupcakes with port wine gel, crispy onions and micro greens
- Pulled BBQ beef brisket croquettes, chimichurri, coriander
- Panko crumbed Venamei prawns with sweet chilli and paprika aioli
- Beef fillet tataki skewers, peppadew and red onion salsa, spring onion
- Chorizo and sweet chicken roulade skewers, Paprika emulsion
- Smoked salmon trout blinis, pickled cucumber, deep-fried capers and salmon roe
- Mini bacon and cheese beef burgers with tomato ragout and BBQ mayonnaise
- Salami, bocconcini and tomato skewers with basil pesto and balsamic glaze
- Mini snoek samosas, apricot, caper and lemon aioli
- Pulled pork tacos, sauce vierge, chilli soy bean and coriander
- Sticky Korean fried chicken yakitoris with spring onion, sesame and coriander
- Beef filet tartare bouches, roast garlic emulsion, fermented mustard, garlic chips and micro greens
- Tempura broccoli stems with sesame soy ponzu (V)
- Roast bell pepper and confit tomato bruschettas with roasted almond and sumac cream cheese and pickled red onion (V)
- Pickled vegetable, jasmine rice and coriander vietnamese spring rolls with sesame ponzu (V)
- Golden fried Pulled pork belly wontons with chilled Miso soy dashi
- Sizzling chicken potstickers, sticky honey sesame ponzu, toasted sesame seeds, spring onion
- Herb crumbed beef rissoles with smokey BBQ aioli
- Pulled salsa verde softshell Lamb tacos, sauce vierge, coriander and basil
- Deboned Peri peri chicken thigh kebabs with chive sour cream
Dessert Canapés
- Macaroons
- Cake pops
- Salted caramel mousse tartlets
- Peppermint crisp tarts
- Mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
- Mini lemon meringue tarlets
- 3 nut chocolate brownies
- Espresso creme brulee
- Pecan and apple crumble tartlets with chantilly cream and cinnamon sugar
- Raspberry Mille Feuilles
- Caramelized banana and peanut butter phyllo pockets with crispy wonton pastry
Harvest TableAbundant and Fresh Buffet-Style Offerings
Option 1
R185 per person
Option 2
R255 per person
Option 3
R355 per person
Harvest Table
A selection of wood-fired breads, cheeses and charcuterie displayed on a styled table where guests can then help themselves. Please note all items on the harvest table will be subject to availability as well as seasonality.
- Selection of freshly baked wood-fired breads, homemade puff pastry cheese straws, melba toast and Vegetable crisps
- Selection of locally sourced artisanal cheeses – for example Cambrini, goats chevin, blue, mature cheddar, brie, Huguenot etc. Cheeses selected will be subject to availability
- Cold meat and charcuterie selection – Pastrami, Serrano ham, Hickory smoked ham, Toscana Salami and oak-smoked chicken breast
- Chicken liver pâte, smoked snoek pâte, karoo biltong pâte
- Locally sourced seasonal preserves – preserved fig, passion fruit preserve, tomato chili jam, apricot jam, raspberry jam, aubergine chutney, Melon preserve etc.
- Whipped butters – truffle and chive, miso and nori, sumac spiced
- Fresh fruit – for example grapes, watermelon, spanspek, bananas
High Tea MenusElegant Afternoon Delicacies
Classic High Tea MenuR250 per person
- Caramelized onion, mushroom and cheese puff pastry tartlets with homemade tomato chutney and broken feta
- Golden potato rostis with basil pesto, confit rosa cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, creme fraiche and pickled red onion
- Pulled pork puff pastry foldovers with chimichurri aioli
- Chipotle chicken tortillas with rocket and mozzarella
- Carrot gateau with cream cheese frosting, pecan nut brittle, toasted almonds and candied orange peel
- Roasted green apple crumble pies with chantilly cream
- Mini Oreo cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
Premium High Tea MenuR320 per person
- Mini brioche salmon bagels with caper and dill cream cheese, pickled cucumber and red onion
- Cocktail croissants with honey roast streaky bacon, mature cheddar, rocket and onion marmalade
- Cucumber and avocado sandwiches
- Smoked chicken and brie phyllo tartlets with homemade tomato chutney and broken feta
- Wild mushroom and truffle bouches, truffle emulsion, chives
- Callebaut chocolate log, chocolate mousse, white chocolate shards, edible flowers
- White chocolate and espresso cheesecake, butterscotch, salted caramel popcorn
- Lemon patisserie tartlets, burnt meringue, candied lemon peel
- Macerated berry mini pavlovas, chantilly cream, passion fruit
Brunch MenusSavour a Delightful Morning Spread
Buffet Brunch MenuR290 per person
- Ham, mature cheddar and caramelized onion quiche with broken feta
- Seasonal fruit cups with greek yogurt, muesli and honey
- Wood-fired breads, croissants, freshly-baked muffins and scones
- Preserves, chantilly cream, grated cheddar and whipped butter
- Selection of cold meats and cheeses
- Spinach and feta egg au gratin, parmesan panko crumble
- Bacon-wrapped and honey-roasted beef chipolatas with rosemary
Classic Plated Brunch MenuR145 per person
Main CourseChoice of one of the following (pre-selected)
- Croissant french toast, honey roast streaky bacon, chive creme fraiche, honey and caramelized banana
- Full english breakfast, beef chipolatas, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomato, streaky bacon, scrambled egg, farm loaf toast
- Eggs Benedict, Braised onions, creamed spinach, smoked Hickory ham and Hollandaise sauce
Premium Plated Brunch MenuR225 per person
StarterChoice of one of the following (pre-selected)
- Overnight Madagascan vanilla oats, pecan nut, almond and coconut granola, stewed apple and pear
- Flapjack tian’s with chive sour cream, blueberry compote, crispy streaky bacon and maple syrup
- Hickory ham, mushroom and cheese puff pastry tartlet with tomato chutney and broken feta, rocket, sweet basil aioli and balsamic glaze
Main CourseChoice of one of the following (pre-selected)
- Croissant french toast, honey roast streaky bacon, chive creme fraiche, honey and caramelized banana
- Full english breakfast, beef chipolatas, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomato, streaky bacon, scrambled egg, farm loaf toast
- Eggs Benedict, Braised onions, creamed spinach, smoked Hickory ham and Hollandaise sauce
PlattersVariety of Tasty Selections for Any Occasion
OptionsServes 6-8 guests substantially or 10-12 guests as a snack
Meat Platter
R1450
- Peri peri chicken kebabs
- Herb crumbed beef rissoles
- Honey roast Beef chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon
- Sticky oriental Pork neck satays
- Homemade sweet mustard and chili paprika aioli
48 Items
Pastry Platter
R1100
- Spinach and feta phyllo tartlets with onion fennel jam and feta
- Bobotie empanadas with homemade fruit chutney
- Curried chicken, sweet onion and broccoli puff pastry tartlets
- Pulled honey soy pork and mozzarella phyllo parcels
48 Items
Mini Burger Slider Platter
R1250
- Pulled pork sliders with carrot and cabbage slaw, pickled onion and coriander
- Panko crumbed Chicken sliders with brie, avocado and sriracha mayo
- Bacon and cheese beef sliders with tomato ragout and BBQ aioli
48 Items
Fresh Platter
R1050
- Caprese skewers, basil pesto and balsamic glaze
- Seasonal fruit skewers with vanilla passion fruit glaze
- Aubergine and Zucchini roulade with sun dried tomato and pepper pesto and feta
- Roasted butternut, red onion and beetroot satays, honey vinaigrette, blue cheese and toasted sesame seeds
48 Items
Cheese Platter
R1450
- Selection of locally sourced artisanal cheeses
- Preserves and butter – preserved fig, melon, tomato chili jam etc
- Crackers, melba toast and breadstick
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter
R1950
- Selection of locally sourced artisanal cheeses
- Selection of Locally sourced charcuterie and cold meats
- Preserves and butter – preserved fig, melon, tomato chili jam etc
- Crackers, melba toast and breadstick and wood fired breads
Add-OnsAdditional Offerings
- Roosterkoek station – Butters, preserves, cheeses etc
- Braai stations – braai broodjies, fillet kebabs, chicken thigh kebabs etc
- Oriental wok station – pulled pork noodle, chicken hotpot etc
- Buffet to the table mains – food served on platters to the table
- Calamari/fish and chips station – served in bamboo cones
- Dessert stations – waffle station, Eton mess station, ice cream cone station
Senses Food ConceptsCatering Services Across The Winelands & Cape Town
While our culinary team is dedicated to making every event at The Venue absolutely extraordinary, their talents extend far beyond our grounds. As a full-service catering company, Senses Food Concepts offer their award-winning cuisine and impeccable service for off-site events across the Winelands region and Cape Town.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or lavish gala, our catering experts will work closely with you to create a completely personalized menu using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients. Don’t let their home base at The Venue fool you – this talented catering team is ready to bring their magic to your special occasion, wherever it may be.
Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or lavish gala, our catering experts will work closely with you to create a completely personalized menu using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients. Don’t let their home base at The Venue fool you – this talented catering team is ready to bring their magic to your special occasion, wherever it may be.
Catering TestimonialsCompliments to THE Chef
Important Information
We are dedicated to accommodating a wide range of dietary preferences and requirements. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements in advance to ensure proper arrangements can be made.
We strive to provide all menu items; however, availability may vary due to seasonal changes.
All prices listed are inclusive of VAT.
Our menus are subject to change.
Please note that prices are subject to change and are only fixed upon issuance of a formal invoice.
We strive to provide all menu items; however, availability may vary due to seasonal changes.
All prices listed are inclusive of VAT.
Our menus are subject to change.
Please note that prices are subject to change and are only fixed upon issuance of a formal invoice.