Brisbane AFF Xmas Dinner - Private dining @ Bretts Wharf, Wednesday 30th November

[awilcockson]

I would recommend early purchase, refunds can be done at any time!

Done

Will you be setting up a poll to work out which three dishes are going to be selected from for each course?

 

[markis10]

Done

Will you be setting up a poll to work out which three dishes are going to be selected from for each course?

Yes, a poll should be interesting!

 

[dfcatch]

Done - looking forward to it

 

[straitman]

Paid also.

Looking forward to the night.

 

[Taezar]

Oh Houghton Quills made of the bulk of the wine choice where I was drinking in Gladstone. It was a bit rough I got to say - but after the second really huge glass I didn't really notice it.
I agree with cash bar.
Taez

I have now set up a ticketing site so that interested diners may register and prepay for the dinner, tickets are limited to 25, and have been costed in at $85 on the basis that we will do Menu 1, no alternate drop and have included sides.

https://register.eventarc.com/event/view/5474/tickets/aff-christmas-private-dinner

Payment is via credit card, no surcharge and Amex is accepted! As we are constrained on numbers and there will be a few +1's attending, I would recommend early purchase, refunds can be done at any time!

At this stage it will be a cash bar, a beverage package is available:

Wine:
houghton quills pinot noir chardonnay sparkling
houghton quills classic dry white
houghton quills classic dry red
Beer:
james boags premium light
hahn super dry
xx_x gold draught
Non alcoholic:
mineral water, soft drink , orange juice

$38 for four hours - not sure if this worth it!

 

[samh004]

I’m interested, but wonder how many spots are left, plus don’t know if I’ll be around for this, but looks good.

 

[awilcockson]

I’m interested, but wonder how many spots are left

There's only one way to find out ... hurry up and book. Wouldn't be the same without you Sam

 

[Bundy Bear]

I’m interested, but wonder how many spots are left, plus don’t know if I’ll be around for this, but looks good.

If Sam drove up from the coast then it would be cheaper for himself and me. :idea:

 

[Mal]

Ok, I've signed up. Should be a good night.

 

[PineappleSkip]

Given the illustrious company Pineapple Skip has put money down. Mrs Pineapple also.

Have googled Houghton Quills sparkling pinot chardonnay etc and found one site that suggests its really cheap and another (at twice the price) that says its really fine.

However pretty sure its not available in PNG which is promising. Wines available in PNG range from ordinary to truly horrendous (the latter aged many years in tropical outlets with no air con and tin roofs)

Cheers skip

 

[markis10]

12 tickets have sold for this event as of this morning.

In terms of preference for which options, can people kindly post here using the following numbers and format, 3 selections, eg:

e 6, 1, 2
m 1, 4, 2
d 1, 2, 5

entrée
free range duck, pistachio puree, edamame, toasted sesame 1
mooloolaba calamari ‘twice’, stanthorpe apple salad, pancetta 2
stuffed tomato, chick pea puree, labneh bruschetta 3
noosa spanner crab cakes, corn puree, roasted capsicum salsa 4
new england style seafood chowder – prawns, reef fish, scallops, clams, bacon 5
hervey bay scallops, slow cooked berkshire pork, baby beetroot, goats cheese 6

main
pan fried yellowtail kingfish, heirloom carrot, sesame crusted pumpkin, shimeji mushroom 1
prosciutto wrapped loin of sovereign five star lamb, sebago gnocchi, broccoli served medium 2
roasted pumpkin and ricotta rotolo, grilled asparagus, salsa rossa 3
cape grim sirloin, nettle mash, artichoke, field mushroom, cabernet jus served medium 4
peppered pan fried barramundi, fennel and orange confit, landsborough zucchini flower 5
lemon and parsley crumbed fish, french fries, greek salad, tartare 6

dessert
crème caramel 1
vanilla crème brulee, pistachio and lemon cake, raspberry gel 2
roasted pear, slow cooked rhubarb, vanilla ice cream, walnut crumble 3
sticky date pudding, salted caramel, hazelnut, sesame crisp 4
farmhouse cheeses, quince, grapes, crackers, toasted pistachio fig bread 5


THANKS

 

[awilcockson]

e 2, 6, 4
m 2, 6, 3
d 3, 1, 2

 

[straitman]

E: 2, 5, 6.
M: 2, 4, 5.
D: 3, 4, 2.

 

[Keith009]

e 1, 2, 3 (can't eat shellfish, sorry)
m 2, 5, 4
d 4, 5, 2

 

[dfcatch]

E - 1
m - 1,4,5
d - 2,1,4

 

[Bundy Bear]

Just sent the money through, my 3 choices listed below, am I unlucky 13.

e 1, 2, 3
m 2, 3, 4
d 1, 2, 4

 

[PineappleSkip]

E 6, 5, 4
M 5, 2, 1
D 2, 5, 4

Cheers skip

 

[Taezar]

e:1,2,3
m:4,5,2
d: 3,5,2

Tar
Taez

 

[Mal]

e 1, 6, 4
m 5, 4, 2
d 2, 1, 3

 

[markis10]

I think the Ducks are starting to get nervous!