1. food and drink
2. desserts and baking

sample function menu...
ideas for your next special event of function...
welcome ...
welcome to the fat seagull restaurant bar & takeaway and thank-you for enquiring about holding your next special occasion
with us. we are proud to offer a unique venue here in central cowes, on fabulous phillip island.
covering two levels in a comfortable, sleek and modern design, we are proud to extend to your guests our extensive
cosmopolitan menu along with the stunning beachside dining phillip island is so well known for.
our location in the cowes CBD ensures your guests have access to ample parking, and convenience, as well as the many
attractions phillip island offers its millions of visitors each year.
our upper level, featuring the bayview room, affords your guests fantastic views over westernport bay. the versatility of the
bayview room ensures any event or function - from intimate celebrations and business meetings to weddings, christmas
parties and birthday parties - are perfectly hosted.
we understand that your event is important, regardless of size. should you have 10 or 100 guests, our team have many, many
years of experience successfully hosting and catering for a variety of events and functions, and will strive to ensure all your
needs are met.
this document is designed to give you an idea of the many different types of functions styles and packages that you may like to
consider for your guest’s enjoyment. please remember that all our menus are tailored in price and content for each function,
however, the samples you see here are some of our most popular selections. feel free to contact us for pricing & further details.
should we be able to assist further, simply phone (03) 5952 3106 or email [email protected], and we will happily tailor
any further requests or requirements you may have. we are open seven days for lunch and dinner from 11am.
we are sure you will enjoy the fat seagull experience...
proposed dining options...
sample canape selections...
gourmet canape selection
for our premium hand-made canapes & hors-d’oeuvres, please select 4 canape selections & 2 substantial
selections OR 6 canape selections (with no substantial selections) if preferred.
all our canapes are hand-served over a 2 hour period, with one of each dish allocated per person.
these selections are some of our most popular canape offerings, however please
do not hesitate to request our full listings, or request an item not otherwise listed .
cold canapes:
goats cheese tartlets filled with basil creme fraiche & olive
ratatouille & goats cheese tartlets
mixed mini sushi rolls (vegetarian, prawn & salmon)
pancetta, melon & feta skewers
tasmanian oysters, red wine vinaigrette & shallot dressing
atlantic salmon on brioche, w/ lemon dill cream
pesto, chicken & sundried tomato fritata
chilled prawns, lemon herb aioli
roasted baby beet, feta & mango salad on sourdough
traditional caprese: buffalo mozzarella, roma tomato, basil
hot canapes:
oven roasted tandoori chicken, mint yoghurt papadam
beef porterhouse skewer, thai style peanut satay sauce
steamed pork dumplings, coriander & chilli
char-sui chinese pork belly, hoisin sauce, cucumber
zucchini & haloumi fritters
arancini (mushroom, chicken or prawn), tomato sugo
japanese crumbed prawn w/ wasabi & soy
prawn & vegetable rice paper rolls
spring lamb potato topped pie
fried basil, sundried tomato, pesto & mozzarella tartlets
blue cheese, smoked chicken &
goats cheese stuffed mushroom, olive tapanade, fried sage
spinach, feta & dill croquettes
beef samosa w/ tamarind dipping sauce
substantial options:
served as ‘grazing’ items (mini-meal requiring cutlery)
buttered chicken w/ batsami rice, coriander, riata
grilled Mediterranean vegetables, pine nuts, spinach ravioli
mini antipasti platters w/ chargrilled vegetables,
beef shanghai noodle stirfry with chinese fungi
classic beef stroganoff, kiphler mash
thai seafood ‘takrai’, lemongrass, chilli & garlic, jasmine rice
risotto della casa: sundried tomato, fresh basil, chicken breast
prawn & tamarind rice noodle stir-fry
dessert canapes:
mini two-fruit pavlova, lemon cream chantilly
strawberry profiterole, rose icing
petit dark or white chocolate eclairs
mini-tobelerone cheesecakes
homemade custard tarts
pistachio & lindt chocolate strawberry skewers
mini citrus tarts with blood orange coulis
apple & rhubarb crumble tartlets
ask how you can add our devilish milk, dark or white
chocolate fountain with dipping candies, fresh
strawberries, and marshmellows!
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sample buffet selections...
option one - standard carvery option two- seafood, carvery & extras
served as a buffet carvery, for your guests to enjoy. served as a buffet carvery, for your guests to enjoy.
to begin: to begin:
baskets of crusty, freshly baked bread rolls baskets of crusty, freshly baked bread rolls
main fare & accompaniments: seafood platters of tasmanian oysters, whole prawns
slow roasted gippsland lamb, infused with rosemary & garlic & greenshell mussels
mustard crust gippsland beef topside, oven roasted med-rare main fare & accompaniments:
slow roasted gippsland lamb, infused with rosemary & garlic
thyme, honey & sesame roasted pumpkin, sweet potato &
baby carrots mustard crust gippsland beef topside, oven roasted med-rare
green beans, broccoli, spinach vegetable medley tossed classic chicken cacciatore w/ kalamata olives, basil &
through garlic & butter house napoli
tossed greek salad w/ kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, dory fillets poached w/ root vegetables in lemon butter sauce
feta cheese, & roasted capsicum
salad of roasted beetroot, pumpk in, haloumi w/ rocket & aioli
condiments: mint jelly, red-wine gravy
tossed greek salad w/ kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes,
to finish (please select 2 for either buffet package):
feta cheese, & roasted capsicum
individual tobelerone cheesecakes w/ seasons fruit &
choc-hazelnut sauce & cream. (GF)
thyme, honey & sesame roasted pumpkin, sweet potato &
baby carrots
warm pear & almond torte, w/ nana’s brandy custard
& vanilla ice-cream (GF)
green beans, broccoli, spinach vegetable medley tossed
through garlic & butter
creamy new york baked cheesecake,
berry compote & double cream
condiments: mint jelly, red-wine gravy, tartare, thousand
island dressing
baci hazelnut stacks, w/ roasted hazelnuts, chocolate swirls
& double cream (GF)
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sample a la carte selections...
two & three course a la carte selections
2 course: served alternate drop (50/50): please select a maximum of 2 entrees or desserts & 3 mains
3 course: served alternate drop (50/50): please select a maxium of 2 entrees, 2 desserts & 3 mains.
baskets of crusty, freshly baked bread rolls.
to begin (select 2):
- three mushroom risotto, grated Parmesan, rocket & truffle oil (GF)
- chorizo sausage, roasted beets, pinenut & goats cheese salad
- thai prawn & avocado salad, house sweet-chilli & lime dressing (GF)
- baked blue cheese, prosciutto & leek tartlets, rocket & aioli
- greek-style lamb brochettes: premium marinated lamb, grilled vegetables & house tzatziki (GF)
main fare (select 3 max):
- gippsland beef fillet wrapped in bacon, roasted medium rare. accompanied with a three mustard sauce, rosemary
potatoes, sesame carrots & beans (GF)
- grilled NZ dory fillets alongside herb rubbed baby chat potatoes & light salad. Finished w/ a lemon butter & caper sauce. (GF)
- crispy sk inned whole baby founder, topped w/ our Thai chilli, tamarind & palm sugar sauce, aside asian slaw.
- Mediterranean risotto: grilled marinated eggplant, capsicum and zucchini in a light white wine & cream sauce.
Finished with fresh basil & parmesan cheese (GF, V)
- seafood pad takrai: thai style sizzle plate of mixed seafoods (mussels, scallops, prawns, calamari) in our lemongrass
& chilli syrup, w/ asian greens & jasmine rice. (GF)
- basil infused oven roasted chicken breast, alongside a spinach, capsicum & pumpkin medley, w/ pancetta & apricot glaze (GF)
- homemade chicken and sundried tomato filled ravioli, dressed with napoli, fresh basil mushroom & cream
- caramelized duck breast w/ calvados & apple; baby carrots, green-beans and parsley chat potatoes
to finish (select 2):
- individual tobelerone cheesecakes w/ seasons fruit & choc-hazelnut sauce & cream. (GF)
- modern mint chocolate ripple, lashings of coee-cream & chocolate swirls
- warm pear & almond torte, w/ nana’s brandy custard & vanilla ice-cream (GF)
- creamy new york baked cheesecake, berr y compote & double cream
- baci hazelnut stacks, w/ roasted hazelnut & chocolate swirls & double cream (GF)
(GF) - denotes menu items that can be prepared gluten free on request, please advise if required.
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sample fingerfood selections...
fingerfoods & casual canapes
value pack
ideal for a casual function, these fantastic value packages
offer plenty of variety, catering for all tastes. our fingerfoods
are served buffet style at the commencement of your function
for your guests to enjoy at their leisure.
providing 1000+ individual pieces*
assorted mini quiches, mini dim-sims, cocktail spring rolls,
chinese dumplings, chicken goujons, pork fingers,
meat balls, chicken tenders, mini party pies,
assorted pizza squares, salt and pepper squid, potato bites
assorted condiments & sauces.
gourmet pack
providing 600+ individual pieces*
assorted savoury sausages, assorted pizza squares, potato
bites, salt & pepper squid, assorted fresh sushi,
prawn cutlet rolls, chicken medallions, crumbed
camembert, gourmet pies, chicken satay skewers
assorted condiments & sauces.
deluxe pack
providing 700+ individual pieces*
prawn money bags, prawn cutlet rolls, mini chicken
kiev balls, beef & chicken wellingtons, assorted vol au
vents, spring rolls, chicken tenders, mixed quiches,
mini arancini balls, assorted steamed dumplings,
falafel bites, thai curry puffs.
mixed eclairs & profiteroles, pastries & danishes
luncheon pack
providing 80+ individual pieces*
toasted antipasto panini, fresh salmon & cucumber
baguettes, roast beef, spinach & pickle rolls,
gourmet salad bagels, chicken mango & watercress
wraps, other rolls available on request.
mixed mini muffins, slices & danishes.
high tea pack
providing 600+ individual pieces*
homemade chicken & corn sausage rolls, mini beef
bourginon pies, chicken & cucumber sandwiches, freshly
baked danishes, assorted slices, tartlets and cakes
our devilish milk, dark or white chocolate fountain with
dipping candies, fresh strawberries, marshmellows.
assorted condiments & sauces.
complimentary tea & coffee station.
chocoholics anonoymous
chocolate lovers unite! add our devilish milk, dark or
white chocolate fountain with dipping candies, fresh
strawberries, fruits & marshmellows to any of our
casual packages w/ filtered tea & coffee.
assorted condiments & sauces.
* product numbers are indicative and based on attendance of 50-60 guests.
numbers may also vary slightly owing to product availabilities
proposed beverage options...
great value drink packages...
the fat seagull is proud to extend a number of great value beverage packages for your guest’s enjoyment:
OPTION ONE - fixed or open bar tab
enjoy the ease of an open bar tab for your guests, with beverages charged on consumption.
you can limit the amount you wish to spend or the selection available simply by letting us know your requirements.
OPTION TWO - our standard beverage package (30+ guests)
two hours $34, three hours $41, four hours $48, five hours $55 (prices per person) & includes unlimited:
- cascade light, victoria bitter, carlton draught
- chalk hill blue bubbles brut australian sparkling
- the fat seagull red: private release coonawarra cabernet merlot
- the fat seagull white: private release adelaide hills sauvignon blanc
- assorted soft drinks & orange juice
OPTION THREE- our premium beverage package (30+ guests)
two hours $45, three hours $52, four hours $59, five hours $65 (prices per person) & includes unlimited:
- boags premium light, crown larger, corona, carlton draught, pure blonde, coopers sparkling ale
- marquis de la tour brut french champagne
- d’arenberg mclaren vale footbolt shiraz
- leaping lizard margaret river semillion sauvignon blanc
- the stump jump adelaide hills chardonnay
- tulloch estate cabernet sauvignon
- assorted soft drinks & orange juice
ADDITIONAL BEVERAGE SERVICES spirits - include first or top shelf spirits with your beverage selection:
first pour: add $9 per person, per hour, to the above package of your choice
(includes: jim beam white label, johnny walker red, gordon's gin, smirnoff vodka, bacardi rum, bunderberg rum)
top shelf: add $12 per person, per hour, to the above package of your choice
(includes the first pour selection, plus: napoleon brandy, wild turkey, baileys, midori, malibu, jameson’s irish whisky)
customised bar selection:
alternative to our set bar packages, we welcome you to select your own open bar for your guests to enjoy and pay directly on
consumption at their own expense. please contact us for further details and available beverages.