Lynne’s reputation for serving innovative healthy cuisine was enhanced when the American gourmet magazine “Bon Appetit” requested one of her recipe’s for publication in the USA. Regular guests have often remarked that their meals exceeded expectation and surpass much of what is served in well known Sydney restaurants. Lynne has designed a range of Buffet and Finger Food menus to tempt you (but be warned, do not scrutinise on an empty stomach, as you will become instantly ravenous!)
In today’s society, food allergies have become more prevalent so having an “in house” chef assures ALL the ingredients are known. Charterers can, therefore, be assured that given adequate notice, guests with (sometimes life threatening allergies) can enjoy their meal in confidence.
When meals are prepared “in house”, charterers have the added benefit of being able to “tailor” a gastronomic delight to their particular taste by picking from the “basket” (of all menus) to create a banquet that suits their needs. All a charterer need do is simply cut and paste courses from any of our menus to an email and send it to Lynne, who will promptly quote. It’s this level of service which has contributed so much to our reputation for Sydney Harbour Cruises.
Buffet Menus
Duck and Orange Paté
Tuna and Pineapple Mousse
Blue Cheese Mousse
Buffet
Free Range Corn Fed Filleted Chicken Breast in a curry mayonnaise Sauce, served with rice tossed with toasted flaked almonds and grapes
Leafy Green Salad with Herb Lemon Dressing Crusty, Freshly baked Bread
Dessert
Homemade Carrot Cake
Tea or Coffee
40.00 per person.
NB: The above menu can be varied to include generous portions of King Prawns with Sundancer Sauce and Sydney Rock Oysters.
The menu would then be $58.00 per person.
Duck and Orange Paté
Blue Cheese Mousse
Hot Lamb and Chicken Satays
Buffet
Barbequed tenderloin, grass fed beef eye fillet with home made bernaise sauce.
Potato Salad with Basil and toasted pine nut sauce
Leafy green salad with herb and lemon dressing
Crusty, Freshly baked Bread
Dessert
Pecan Praline Cheesecake
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
Tea or Coffee
$58.00 per person.
NB: The above menu can be varied to include generous portions of King Prawns with Sundancer Sauce and Sydney Rock Oysters at an extra $18.00 per person.
Duck and Orange Paté
Lumpfish Caviar Paté
Tuna and Pineapple Mousse
Buffet
Home Roasted Turkey with Paté de fois gras and Chestnut Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce. Barbequed Glazed Ham*
Grass fed tenderloin beef eye fillet with home made bernaise sauce*
King Prawns with Sundancer Sauce
Sydney Rock Oysters with an optional vinaigrette dressing and limes
Pasta Salad with basil dressing, sundried tomatoes and sugar snap peas
Avocado, spinach, rocket, pinenut and mushroom Salad
Crusty, Freshly baked Bread
Dessert
Hazelnut Meringue and Strawberry Gateau*
Pecan Praline Cheesecake*
Tea or Coffee
$70.00 per person.
* Please choose one of each marked * in Buffet and Dessert for groups under 25 guests. For more than 25 both are served.
Smoked Salmon and Dill Dip
Pineapple and Tuna Mousse*
Prawn and Avocado Mousse*
Seafood Paté*
Buffet
Lobster and avocado salad with ginger and pink peppercorn dressing
King prawns with Sundancer sauce
Sydney rock oysters served with an optional vinaigrette dressing and limes
Balmain bugs with mango sauce
Whole baked Tasmanian ocean trout or Tasmanian Atlantic salmon
Potato salad with green pea and mint mayonnaise
Tossed green salad
Dessert
Hazelnut Meringue and Strawberry Gateau*
Pecan Praline Cheesecake*
Tea or Coffee
$90.00 per person.
* Please choose 3 entrees and 1 dessert for groups of less than 25 guests.
Assorted Sashimi platter:
Seared Tuna with Za’atar and an orange/soy dipping sauce
Seared tandoori Kingfish and a yoghurt/cucumber dipping sauce
Atlantic salmon sashimi
Sydney rock oysters served with an optional vinaigrette dressing and limes
Lobster with an optional macadamia, basil and honey Sauce
Buffet
King prawns with Sundancer sauce
Smoked Tasmanian ocean trout with sweet Bavarian mustard sauce
Whole baked Tasmanian ocean trout or Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon
Seared, tenderloin grass-fed beef eye fillet marinated in lemon grass, ginger, lime juice and Asian spices
Moreton Bay bugs with mango sauce
Leafy salad with mango, avocado, bacon and pecan
Spinach, rocket, roasted capsicum, avocado and toasted sesame seed salad
Crusty, freshly baked bread
Dessert
Hazelnut Meringue and Strawberry Gateau*
Australian and French cheeseboard
Platter of Fresh Fruits
Belgian shell chocolates
Tea/Coffee
$110.00 per person.
Finger Food Menus
Sushi
Seafood pate served with gourmet crackers and crudites
AAA Sydney Rock oysters
Brioche with Smoked Tasmanian Ocean Trout and salmon caviar
Medallions of lobster with a warm honey macadamia and tomato basil dressing
Roasted capsicum, basil, cherry and sundried tomatoes on pesto toast
Cashew and basil tartlets
Jumbo Tiger prawns with a choice of avocado or Sundancer dip
Curry puffs with a Thai cucumber, coriander and peanut dipping sauce
Chicken and lamb sates
Tea and coffee
Belgian shell chocolates
*NB. For groups of less than 25, the selections above will be reduced
$85 per person
Smoked salmon and dill dip served with crudites and gourmet crackers
Blue Cheese Mousse served with savoury biscuits and crudites
Roasted capsicum, basil, cherry and sundried tomatoes on pesto toast
Cashew and basil tartlets
Herb cheeses in golden cases
Scallop bites with sweet Bavarian mustard
Chicken and pistachio nut ribbon sandwiches
Herbed Lamb kebabs with garlic mint yoghurt
Antipasto plate
Coffee and tea
Chocolates
$50 per person
Duck and Orange pate with fresh crusty bread
Smoked salmon and dill dip served with crudites and gourmet crackers
Roasted capsicum, basil, cherry and sundried tomatoes on pesto toast
AAA Sydney Rock oysters
Sushi
Pasture fed Beef Eye fillet with home- made Béarnaise sauce on crusty French bread
Lamb sates
Chicken sates
$55 per person
One of our guests once commented whilst enjoying our fine food… “I think I’ve died and gone to heaven!!” Please note that any of our menus are interchangeable and we can then quote according to your choices. We can also liaise with you to design your dream menu.
When friends or work colleagues are all seated at one large table, the atmosphere is “infectious!”
It is simply a delightful way of entertaining special friends, family or V.I.P. guests celebrating a special occasion.
Formal Dining Menu
(suitable for up to 10 guests)
All guests seated at one large table is a delightful way of entertaining for special celebrations and V.I.P. guests. You are requested to choose the same entree, main course and dessert in advance for all your guests, and to convey your choice on the booking form. Depending on your the cost will range from $60 to $120 per person.
Fine Dining Menus
E1 Saffron angel hair pasta with smoked ocean trout, leeks and mascarpone, wrapped in Smoked Ocean Trout
E2 Citrus prawns and scallops with squid ink linguine
E3 *Carpaccio of venison with extra virgin olive oil, rocket and freshly shaved parmesan cheese
E4 *One dozen A grade large Sydney rock oysters served natural, with fresh limes and / or vinaigrette
E5 *Terrine of roasted summer vegetables with goats cheese and rocket v
E6 Prawns and scallops in champagne and ginger sauce en brioche
E7 Cream of macadamia soup v
E8 Sweet corn and basil soup (served hot or cold) v
E9 *Spicy citrus prawns with rocket and coriander
All Suggestions marked * are ideal for a light lunch.
v denotes vegetarian
M1 Seared, grass fed beef eye fillet, marinated in Lemon Grass, tamarind, ginger, lime juice and spices, served with roast Sweet Potatoes and sugar snap peas and sprinkled with roasted peanut granules.
M2 Rack of Cervena free range farmed venison, with an orange and veal sauce, infused with Cinnamon Bark and served on a bed of pureed parsnip with vegetables.
M3 *Corn fed free range filleted chicken breast with macadamia dressing, mango salsa, avocado, sugar snap peas and roasted macadamia nuts.
M4 Grilled Tasmanian Atlantic salmon on a warm vegetable salad with creamy almond and herb pesto.
M5 Chicken medallions with caramelised apple Sauce and prosciutto with seasonal vegetables.
M6 *Barbecued prawns peri peri with wild rice and mesclun salad.
M7 *Barbecued Lobster whole Lobster with Honey Lime Butter with wild rice and mesclun salad.
M8 Seared Kangaroo with bok choy, and caramelised roasted onion and roast beetroot wedges served with a yoghurt and tarragon yoghurt.
M9 Glazed Duck Breast served with seasonal greens.
M10 Mushroom and asparagus risotto V.
All Suggestions marked * are ideal for a light lunch
D1 *Citron Fromage – A light tangy lemon mousse
D2 Chocolate heart dessert with creme anglais and coffee anglais.
D3 Three berry almond torte – A taste sensation of raspberries, boysenberries, blueberries and strawberries over an almond torte with mascarpone.
D4 *Selection of Australian and French cheeses with seasonal fruit.
D5 Apple and walnut timbale with maple Sauce.
D6 *Tangy orange (or lime) tart with ginger cream.
D7 ‘Wicked’ chocolate mud cake with hot fudge sauce and King Island cream.
D8 Almost as wicked!!! Sticky fig and date pudding with hot fudge sauce and fresh cream.
All of the above precede filter coffee or tea and Belgian Shell Chocolates.
All suggestions marked * are ideal for a light lunch. For more
Sydney Harbour Cruise information click the link.
Some buffet menus are also suitable for small groups. If your group is 10 or less, you may wish to consider the option of dining at the table on the aft deck enjoying one of our buffet menus, please contact us for details or for any Sydney Harbour Cruise information.
We home make and serve great food, using only the freshest and finest quality ingredients. One of our guests once remarked whilst enjoying our fine food:
“I think I’ve died and gone to heaven!”
Drinks
We are delighted to serve quality Australian beer, wines and soft drinks for $12 per person per hour OR you can choose our premium package for $17 per person per hour. We also allow you to bring your own special wines, (ask us for details) OR drink on consumption and choose from Sydney Sundancers’ cellar.
We aim to be worthy of a testimonial with every client. Click for more information on Sydney Harbour Cruise.
Gourmet Sailing
In response to decades of requests for her recipes enjoyed by guests during their cruise, Lynne has published a cook book entitled "Gourmet Sailing...delicious dining on the Great Barrier Reef ...and other delights" in which she has included in the publication her favourite images of our activities taken over the last 30 years (which are the "other delights" in the cook books title)