Menu Planner – Grinners Catering Newcastle / Lake Macquarie / Hunter

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Please make your selections from the following options.

Tick the box to choose that Item. We will work out quantities.
We allow for 300g of meat PP. This can be reduced if you want to stick to a budget.
Children 4 to 12 are charged at a reduced rate. Under 4 are free.
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We specialise in quoting menus to a budget. So, if you have a strict budget, we can plan a menu for you.

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Finger Food / Starters
(Choose approx 7 items)
Classic Finger Food / Starters
Classic Finger Food / Starters
- Chicken Goujons: Tender Chicken Breast Fingers with a Crunchy Coating.
- Whiting Goujons: Tender Whiting Fingers with a Crunchy Coating.
- Flame Grilled Meat Balls: Bite size Flame Grilled meatballs. DF, NF, EF.
- Chicken Tenders Sweet Chilli: Chicken Fingers with a Crunchy Sweet Chilli Coating. HOT!
- Chicken Wings Buffalo: For those who love a bit of heat.
- Karaage Chicken: Asian style tasty treats.
- Cocktail Pies: Mini Beef Pies.
- Chicken Wings BBQ Texan: Grilled BBQ wings with a big Texan flavour.
- Chicken Satay Skewers: Tender Chicken Skewers marinated in a mild Peanut sauce.
Premium Finger Food / Starters
Premium Finger Food / Starters
- Bruschetta: Diced Tomatoes & Onion served on slices of Baguette and topped with Fetta, Fresh Basil (when available) & a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze.
- Pork Sliders: Pulled Pork &, Zesty Coleslaw served on petite Buns.
- Mini Ham & Cheese Croissants: Buttery Mini Croissants with ham, melted cheese and Wholegrain Mustard.
- Arancini Balls: Bite sized balls of golden crumbed rice and a Sundried tomato and basil pesto stuffing. VE.
- Chilli Squid: Fingers of Squid with a chilli crumb.
- Salt & Pepper Calamari: Tasty bite size pieces of calamari in a Salt and Pepper crumb.
- Premium Cocktail Pies: Angus Beef, King Island Beef, Chicken and Leek.
- Lamb Kofta: Tender, tasty morsels of lamb.
- Pizza Bites: A variety of cute, little Pizzas.
Platters
Grazing Platters
Grazing Platters
- Crackers & Dips: Premium crackers and Dips.
- Crudités & Dips: A selection of Vegetable Fingers and Tasty Dips.
- Cheese & Crackers: A variety of Australian Cheeses and Premium Crackers.
- Antipasto: A selection of cured meats, olives, artichoke hearts, semidried tomato & cheeses.
- Mixed: A tasty mix of all the above on one platter.
Triangle Sandwiches
Triangle Sandwiches
- Roast Chicken & Salad:
- Roast Beef & Salad:
- Ham & Salad:
- Lentil Pattie & salad:
- Curried Egg:
- Shredded BBQ Chicken with Mayonnaise:
- Chicken, Mayo & Avo:
- Salad:
Cocktail Wraps
Cocktail Wraps
- Roast Chicken & Salad:
- Roast Beef & Salad:
- Ham & Salad:
- Lentil Pattie & salad:
- Shredded BBQ Chicken with Mayonnaise:
- Chicken, Mayo & Avo:
- Salad:
Sweet Platter Options
Sweet Platter Options
- Sweet Pastries: A combination of Apple, Blueberry & Custard Danish Pastries.
- Finger Cakes, Muffins & Slices: A variety of small Cakes & Slices. Such as – Caramel Slice, Chocolate Brownies, Apple, Carrot, Cherry, Chocolate, Banana, Rocky Road, Blueberry.
- Fruit Platter: Fresh Watermelon, Rockmelon, Pineapple, Strawberry & Grapes when available.
Mains / Meats
All meats come with accompanying condiments / gravy. Choose 2 items for under 30 people and 2 to 3 options for over 30 people.
Classic Meat Options
Classic Meat Options
- Roast Beef: Tender Roasted Beef served with Gravy. GF, DF
- Roast Pork: Succulent Roasted Pork served with your choice of Gravy & Apple Sauce. GF, DF
- Roast Chicken: Juicy Roast Chicken served with our Kitchen made Gravy. GF, DF
- Chicken Satay Kebabs: Large Chicken Satay Skewers.
- Beef Lasagne: Slow cooked Bolognese sauce, layered with pasta and topped with béchamel sauce and parmesan cheese.
- Turkey: Juicy, Tender Roast Turkey Breast served with your choice of Cranberry Sauce & Gravy.
- Glazed Ham: Tasty Glazed Ham served with your choice of Mustard & Gravy.
Classic Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Classic Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Vegetarian Lasagne: Tasty, Vegetarian alternative to the Beef Lasagne. VE
- Lentil Patties: VG, GF
- Plant Based Chicken Strips: VG, GF, NF
- Plant Based Beef Strips: VG, GH, NF
Premium Meat Options
Premium Meat Options
- Beef Brisket: Tender Marinated Beef Brisket served with a red wine gravy.
- Roast Lamb: Tender Roast Lamb Served with red wine gravy and mint sauce.
- Beef Cheeks: Tender Beef Cheeks served in a Tomato & Red Wine Gravy.
Premium Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Premium Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Vegetarian Lasagne: Tasty, Vegetarian alternative to the Beef Lasagne. VE
- Lentil Patties: VG, GF
- Plant Based Chicken Strips: VG, GF, NF
- Plant Based Beef Strips: VG, GH, NF
Hot Sides
Choose up to a maximum of 5 Hot Sides and Salads combined.
Classic Options
Classic Hot Sides
- Peas & Corn: Colourful addition to any Buffet. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Steamed Baby Potatoes: Steamed Baby Potatoes, in their jackets. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE. Served with Sour Cream on the side.
- Honey Carrots: Thinly Sliced Carrots, Steamed & Served with a Sweet Honey Glaze. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Corn Cobs: Half Cobs of Fresh, Steamed Corn. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE. Butter on the side.
- Beans: Fresh Beans. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE. Butter on the side.
Premium Options
Premium Hot Sides
- Baked Potato: Potato coated in oil, Seasoned with Garlic Salt and baked to perfection. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Baked Sweet Potato: Gold Sweet Potato coated in oil, Seasoned with Salt and baked to perfection. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Baked Pumpkin: Chunks of Grey Pumpkin coated in oil, Seasoned with Salt and baked to perfection. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Baked Root Vegetable Salad: Hearty Chunks of Carrots, Beetroot, Sweet Potato & Red Onion roasted to perfection and served with Baby Spinach, Fetta & a Balsamic Vinegar Dressing. NF, EF, VE.
- Cauliflower & Broccoli Au Gratin: Florets of Cauliflower & Broccoli baked in a Rich Creamy Cheese Sauce. NF, EF, VE.
- Fried Rice: Steamed Rice, Vegetables, Bacon & Egg Stir Fried with a Smoky Soy Sauce. A Kids Favourite.
- Potato Bake: The Dish That Keeps Your Guests Coming Back for More. Hearty Slices of Potatoes Layered and Baked with Cream, Garlic, Chicken Stock and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Sweet Potato makes a great addition to this all time favourite. GF, NF, EF, VE.
Salads
Choose up to a maximum of 5 Hot Sides and Salads combined. All salads come with dressing on, except for the Fresh Garden Salad which has it on the side.
Classic Options
Classic Salads
- Fresh Garden Salad: A Combination of Fresh Lettuce Mix, Lebanese Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot and Red Capsicum. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE. A selection of dressings on the side.
- Neapolitan Salad: Al dente Penne Pasta lightly bathed in Basil Pesto & Olive Oil then combined with Plump Perino Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella. VE, NF
- Coleslaw: The all-time Aussie Favourite of Finely Shredded Cabbage, Grated Carrot with a Sweet Mayonnaise Dressing. VE, NF, GF
- Creamy Pasta Salad: Al dente Pasta Elbows combined with Grated Carrot, Cubes of Fresh Celery & Capsicum, Spring Onion with a Creamy Mayonnaise dressing and sprinkled with fresh Parsley. VE, NF, GF
Premium Options
Premium Salads
- Greek Salad: Classic Mix of Lebanese Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Fetta and a Greek Dressing. GF, DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Quinoa & Chickpea Salad: A Healthy Salad of Quinoa, Chickpea, diced Cucumber, Capsicum & Red Onion. Dressed with olive oil, lemon juice & red wine vinegar. Sprinkled with chopped Parsley & Seasoned to taste. DF, NF, EF, VG, VE.
- Potato Salad: Diced, Steamed Potato, Spring Onions & Bacon in a Honey & Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise. GF.
- Rice Salad: Basmati Rice, Finely Dice Capsicum, Apples, Celery, Spring Onions, Iceberg Lettuce, Slivered Almonds, in a Lemon & Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise. GF, DF, EF, VG, VE.
- Caesar Salad: An all time classic. Crisp Cos Lettuce, Freshly Cooked Diced Bacon and Croutons all combined in a Rich Caesar Dressing with Parmesan Cheese. NF, EF. Anchovies can be added upon request.
- Waldorf Salad: Diced Red Apple, diced Celery, Grapes, Cos Lettuce & Toasted Walnuts in a Greek Yogurt Dressing. GF, EF, VG, VE.
- Root Vegetable Salad: Small cubes of Carrots, Beetroot & Sweet Potato baked to perfection then cooled and served with Baby Spinach, Fetta & a Balsamic Vinegar Dressing. NF, EF, VG.
Barbecue
Barbecue
- Rump Steak: Rump Steak Marinated in a Mustard, Onion & Beer Marinade.
- Beef Sausages: Skinny 100% Australian Beef Sausages. GF.
- Beef Pattie: 120g Patties. Wack one on a Fresh Hamburger bun with Egg, Bacon & Onion for a Hearty start to the day.
- Chicken Satay Skewers: Medium Size Chicken Satay Skewers.
- Chicken Wings Texan: The big taste of Texas on the Humble Chicken Wing.
- Chicken Wings Buffalo: For those that like a little Heat.
- Onion: You can’t have a BBQ without the aroma and taste of caramelised onions.
- Bacon: Crispy Bacon. A must have for any breakfast BBQ.
- Fried Egg: We only use Free Range Eggs.
- Mushrooms: Mushrooms cooked on the hot plate in Butter & Garlic.
- Lentil Patties: VG, GF
- Spicy Smoked Chipotle Vegan Sausages: VG, GF
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Dinner Roll & Butter
- China Plates & Cutlery
- Eco Disposable Plates & Cutlery
- Napkins
- Tea & Coffee
- After Dinner Mints
- Soft Drinks & Water
- Disposable Cups
Cakes
Served with appropriate accompaniment, such as custard, cream, fruit, etc.
Cakes
- Black Forest Gateau: 14 serves/cake
- Carrot Supreme Gateau: 14 serves/cake
- Jaffa Cake: 16 serves/cake. GF
- Mud Cake Gateau: 16 serves/cake
- Hummingbird Cake: 16 serves/cake
- Red Velvet Cake: 16 serves/cake
- Pumpkin & Ginger Cake: 14 serves/cake
- Tiramisu Gateau: 16 serves/cake
- Orange & Almond Cake: 16 serves/cake. GF, DF
- New York (Baked) Cheesecake: 16 serves/cake. GF, DF
- Blueberry Brule (Baked) Cheesecake: 16 serves/cake.
Muffins
Served with appropriate accompaniment, such as custard, cream, fruit, etc.
Muffins
- Apple
- Apple & Cinnamon
- Banana & Walnut
- Blueberry
- Double Chocolate
- Raspberry
- Raspberry & White Chocolate
Slices
Served with appropriate accompaniment, such as custard, cream, fruit, etc.
Slices
- Caramel Slice: 15 serves. GF
- Carrot Cake Slice: 15 serves.
- Chocolate Brownie: 15 serves.
- Apple Slice: 15 serves/slice.
- Hummingbird Slice: 18 serves.
- Lemon Slice: 18 serves/slice.
- Mint Hedgehog Slice: 18 serves/.
- Red Velvet Slice: 18 serves.
- Rocky Road Slice: 15 serves.
- Vanilla Slice: 14 serves.
- Jaffa Slice: 14 serves. GF
- Cadbury Flake Cheesecake Slice: 18 serves.
- Macadamia Slice: 15 serves.
Tray Cakes
Slabs of cake that can be cut into single, economical pieces. Served with appropriate accompaniment, such as custard, cream, fruit, etc.
Tray Cakes
- Chocolate:
- Banana:
- Carrot:
- Orange:
- Lemon:
- Sultana:
- White Chocolate & raspberry:
Pastries
Served with appropriate accompaniment, such as custard, cream, fruit, etc.
Pastries
- Danish Pastries: A selection of Sweet Danish Pastries.
Christmas
Served with appropriate accompaniment, such as custard, cream, fruit, etc.
Christmas
- Plum Pudding with Custard: Slices of Newcastle’s Famous Pudding Lady Pudding with hot custard. From $7.70
- Plum Pudding with Custard: Individual puddings from Priestley Gourmet with hot custard. From $5.50
- Individual Pavlova: Served with Real Whipped Cream, Strawberries, kiwi Fruit & Passionfruit. From $4.50
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Finger Food / Starters

Classic Finger Food / Starters

Premium Finger Food / Starters

Platters

Grazing Platters

Triangle Sandwiches

Cocktail Wraps

Sweet Platter Options

Mains / Meats

Classic Meat Options

Classic Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Premium Meat Options

Premium Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Hot Sides

Classic Options

Premium Options

Salads

Classic Options

Premium Options

Barbecue

Miscellaneous

Cakes

Muffins

Slices

Tray Cakes

Pastries

Christmas

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