AQUAVA
BOUTIQUE CATERING
Add a touch of style to your next event with our selection of pre dinner canapés that are designed to enjoy with a sunset cocktail or glass of bubbles
Pre Dinner Canapés
Sugar cured Salmon with avocado and baby herbs
Fresh melon and Parma ham with basil and vintage balsamic
Porcini mushroom and parmesan arancini
Baby beetroot, labna, dukkah and micro herb salad
Coffin Bay Oyster with finger lime caviar
Crisp potato and pancetta fritters with spiced tomato jam
Heirloom tomato and purple basil crostini
Local king prawns with citrus aioli and Tahitian lime
Sweet corn and white truffle shooter
An elegant cocktail canapé dinner is a popular option for larger guest numbers and a more relaxed and social dining experience
Cocktail Dinner Menu
Entrée
Indian spiced chicken with crème fraiche, fennel and cucumber ribbons Vanilla cured Atlantic salmon with avocado puree and baby fennel salad
Goats curd and flaked pastry tartlet with beetroot jam and micro herbs
Coriander, chilli and pickled ginger sushi roll with soy and fresh lime
Roasted butternut, sage and parmesan arancini
Sesame crusted beef with sweet soy, red chilli and coriander
Sweet corn and shallot fritters with sticky chilli jam
Main
Charred chorizo with saffron potato and spiced tomato chutney
Slow braised lamb shoulder croquette with vanilla pommes puree and vincotto jus
Crisp Italian style pork belly with cauliflower crème ,rosemary salt and pistachio
Prosciutto wrapped chicken roulade with velvet potato and baby herbs
Local Emperor fillet with fresh tomato, lime and basil salsa
Sticky beef rib with celeriac crème and spring pea essence
Dessert
Belgium chocolate torte with toasted hazelnut brittle
Crisp Italian meringue, lemon curd and strawberry gel shooter
Passionfruit tart with vanilla bean mascarpone and lavender
Coffee bean panna cotta with French sable and salted caramel
Tropical pineapple cloud with mango gel and coconut essence
Our dinner menu offers a more traditional formal dining experience, with 2-3 courses. Menu selections are presented either as alternate drop or banquet style platters
Dinner Menu
Entrée
Black figs with silken goats curd, chorizo soil, shaved pecorino, vincotto and live baby herbs
Ocean Trout carpaccio with local king prawn, chilli, ginger, garlic, baby fennel, and Tahitian lime
Prosciutto, dukkah and house made labna with vine ripened tomato, baby basil and sour dough shards
Sticky Asian Pork Belly, crisp wontons, chilli bok choy, fresh ginger and coriander salad
Slow braised beef rib with sheep's milk yoghurt, sumac, young mint and sweet pea essence
Seafood three ways – Oyster with citrus soy, Chilli King Prawn with avocado puree and micro herbs, Sugar cured Atlantic Salmon with apple and baby fennel salad
Main
Vanilla poached local Emperor fillet on sweet corn puree with fresh tomato and basil salsa and caramel butter
Peppered Beef Sirloin with butternut confit, pommes pave, buttered asparagus and vincotto demi glaze
Dukkah and herb centred Chicken roulade with citrus beurre blanc, crisp snow peas, shaved prosciutto and micro herbs
Marsala glazed Duck with celeriac crème, chilli broccolini and black cherry reduction with pea leaves
Garlic and rosemary roasted suckling Pork with truffled cauliflower essence, macadamia soil and black fig glaze
House made Potato Gnocchi with porcini crème, shaved pecorino, asparagus, olive oil and baby basil
Dessert
Belgium Chocolate Torte and buttermilk semifreddo with hazelnut brittle and chocolate paint
Condensed milk Parfait and mango sorbet with fresh tropical fruits and coconut marshmallow
Pinot Noir poached Corella Pear with double crème, flaked pastry and warm caramel fudge
Crystalized Limoncello tart with vanilla crème, lavender and Persian fairy floss
White Chocolate Bavarois with strawberry gel, vanilla strawberries, fresh mint and French sable
Liquorice Panna Cotta with citrus curd, fresh passionfruit, burnt Italian meringue and raspberries
Degustation menus are available for a progression of seasonal and inspirational dishes, designed with flavour in mind to add the wow factor to any function or event
6 Course Degustation
First Course
Saffron and Labna raviolo with black olive petals, heirloom tomato with baby basil and extra virgin olive oil
Black figs with parmesan crème, crisp prosciutto, dukkah, vintage balsamic and micro herbs
Second Course
Ocean Trout carpaccio with wakame shards. spiced crème fraiche, chilli, pickled beetroot and Tahitian lime
Seafood Three Ways - Oyster with citrus soy, Chilli King Prawn and avocado puree with micro herbs, Sugar cured salmon with green apple and baby fennel salad
Third Course
Sticky Asian Pork Belly with crisp wontons, chilli bok choy, fresh ginger and coriander salad
Marsala glazed Duck with celeriac crème, black cherry, chilli and baby pea leaves
Cleanser Ruby finger lime and pomegranate granita
Fifth Course
Grain fed Fillet of Beef with fondant potatoes, crisp pancetta shards, silken butternut and madeira jus
Peppered Saddle of Lamb with baby heirloom carrots, asparagus, soubise crème and Pinot Noir glaze
Sixth Course
Tropical pineapple cloud with mango gel, coconut essence and wild violets
Liquorice Panna Cotta with citrus curd, fresh passionfruit, burnt Italian meringue and raspberries
Please contact us for a customised quote
Start and complete your dining experience with our additional options to complement any dinner menu
Additional Options
Optional addition of Crusty breads to start and Artisan cheese boards to finish
Breads
Crusty bread with vintage balsamic and whipped butter
Cheese Board
Selection of Artisan cheeses with crisp breads, lavosh, fresh grapes and pecans
Our grazing menus are an ideal catering option for brunch, luncheons, pre dinner meets or any daytime event including boating. Menu selections can either be delivered on platters or presented onsite as a grazing table for you and your guests to enjoy
Grazing Menu
Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps
Variety of sandwiches and wraps with Chef’s selection of fresh, gourmet fillings
Freshly baked wild strawberry and Belgium chocolate muffins
Tropical fruit board
High Tea
A delightful selection of house made mini desserts, cakes and tarts, macaroons, savoury treats, gourmet sandwiches and seasonal tropical fruit
Antipasto & Artisan Cheese Selection
Premium Australian and imported soft, semi hard and hard Artisan cheeses with crisp breads,lavosh, crusty French sticks, antipasto selection, house made quince paste and dips, black figs, strawberries and fresh grapes
Charcuterie, Antipasto & Artisan Cheese Selection
Selection of Australian and imported cured, smoked and cooked meats, premium soft, semi hard and hard Artisan cheeses with crisp breads, crusty French sticks, antipasto selection and dips, black figs, strawberries and fresh grapes
Mini house made desserts
Local Seafood
An array of beautiful Whitsunday seafood, King Prawns, Oysters, local Crab, sugar cured Salmon and sea Scallops with Tahitian lime and dipping sauces
Mini house made desserts
Tropical fruit board
We are also happy to liaise with you to create the perfect menu to suit you and your guests for your next function or event
Please contact us for a customized quote
As Aquava operate from a commercial kitchen and do not have a shop front or restaurant, we do not offer tastings.
If you would like to visit the gallery on our website, this shows what is indicative of our style and portion sizes.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like additional information regarding your menu selection.