Mid Year AFF XMAS Drinks and Dinner - 30 June 2012, Hilton Surfers Paradise, QLD

[Deleted member]

I'm actually a very good cook and have mastered a number of Luke Mangans dishes, I would give my left you know what for a private class with him for a night, even if it was cooking for you and the rest of this rowdy crowd of AFFers

This sounds like a challenge. Maybe we need to find a venue to showcase your skills for a select group of AFF's
Sounds like a challenge for Bossreggie.

 

[munitalP]

Many AFFers have sampled my cooking, usually at my home.

External organisation unneeded :shock:


Back on topic....

The news I want to share is...

 

[munitalP]

I would officially like to announce that:

Mr Andrew Mason, the manager of Velocity Airline Partnerships who reports direct to the GM will be attending this event as our special guest and key note speaker!

Velocity have jumped in as our primary sponsor and have offered a to attend the event and also avail themselves to a Q&A on Velocity and their "Game Change Program!"

Thank you Velocity!

As a big round of applause and a big thank you, please consider your travel plans to the event to include Virgin Australia - mine certainly do!

munitalP

 

[dfcatch]

I would officially like to announce that:

Mr Andrew Mason, the manager of Velocity Airline Partnerships who reports direct to the GM will be attending this event as our special guest and key note speaker!

Velocity have jumped in as our primary sponsor and have offered a to attend the event and also avail themselves to a Q&A on Velocity and their "Game Change Program!"

Thank you Velocity!

As a big round of applause and a big thank you, please consider your travel plans to the event to include Virgin Australia - mine certainly do!

munitalP

Well my plans would have included VA, indeed I tried very hard to include them on the itinerary - but it all came down to cost. $$$ is king, and QF was significantly cheaper.

 

[TonyHancock]

Great stuff. Already have my DJ flexi fares booked and upgraded with points. Definitely looking forward to hearing Andrew Mason.

Well done munitalP!

 

[Deleted member]

I would officially like to announce that:

Mr Andrew Mason, the manager of Velocity Airline Partnerships who reports direct to the GM will be attending this event as our special guest and key note speaker!

Velocity have jumped in as our primary sponsor and have offered a to attend the event and also avail themselves to a Q&A on Velocity and their "Game Change Program!"

Thank you Velocity!

As a big round of applause and a big thank you, please consider your travel plans to the event to include Virgin Australia - mine certainly do!

munitalP

I suppose I could drive to BNE. Fly to OOL hire another car ........ Well maybe not.

 

[Deleted member]

Nice coup munitalp. I still want to see you cook though.

 

[QF WP]

Great work munitalP on getting a high calibre guest speaker. Will look forward to his oration. Not sure that Mrs LW will feel quite the same, but she will be concentrating on the food.

 

[straitman]

munitalP,

Please include myself +1 as probable, late, attendees.

I will confirm within the week.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

she will be concentrating on the food.

As Sir Humphry Appleby would have said, very courageous comment Minister!

Congratulations munitalP for the speaker............but you can still count me in on a taste test when you and Luke have the cook-off at 20 paces. I eat anything, as long as I don't have to a) cook it, b) clean it or c) wash up after it......:mrgreen:

 

[Ricardo]

Is this event still open to attend?

Thanks

 

[Ricardo]

Don't forget for those of you staying at the Hilton who have no status, there is a promo code hiding that will get you instant gold.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using AustFreqFly

This could be useful for a HH zero like me ....

 

[penegal]

Is this event still open to attend?Thanks

As far as I know, yes... however given the pre-work and organisation required, I think MutinalP would prefer accurate RSVPs ASAP...

 

[Ricardo]

As far as I know, yes... however given the pre-work and organisation required, I think MutinalP would prefer accurate RSVPs ASAP...

Interrogative - a reply RE attendance MY2012 AFF D&D (Salt LM) @ Hilton SP (GC) would be needed ASAP .......
... Will check with 'her indoors' and see if I can go AWOL for the night ....

TTFN

ps sounds like an event not to be missed ?

 

[Deleted member 29185]

ps sounds like an event not to be missed ?

Can't speak for others, but I'm really looking forward to this get together. Sounds like a lot of fun. Coincidentally we'll be also staying for 4 days at HSW just prior to this event (23rd to 27th if anyone is around then)........can one get Hiltoned-out?

 

[QF WP]

Can't speak for others, but I'm really looking forward to this get together. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Likewise I am getting excited - but probably because I can't go on bossreggies' AKL weekend so this is the next best thing for me...

Coincidentally we'll be also staying for 4 days at HSW just prior to this event (23rd to 27th if anyone is around then)........can one get Hiltoned-out?

only when one loses their status, but for us all it's about retention - so unlikely.

 

[penegal]

Coincidentally we'll be also staying for 4 days at HSW just prior to this event (23rd to 27th if anyone is around then)........can one get Hiltoned-out?

I will be "around" then to close out the Australian financial year, however I will be staying at my house (a novelty for me).

If you want to do dinner/drinks one evening send me a PM... Did someone say Chilli?

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Did someone say Chilli?

Why? Do you want me to bring some of that Byron Bay mango and cocnut.........or Sam's dog :shock:?

 

[Deleted member 29185]

On to more important issues, could someone clarify the menu? It was all run together and I've no idea about the deserts (I think I've sorted the entree and mains out though, but certainly not 100% there......chimchurri with barramundi :shock. Suggestions about just what is on the set menu???

Entree
Baby beetroot, shaved fennel, grapefruit, yoghurt dressing V
Hiramasa kingfish sashimi, ginger, eschallot, Persian feta
Tempura prawns, coconut, lime, Asian coleslaw
Charcuterie board

Main
Pan fried gnocchi, seasonal vegetables, parmesan V
Grilled Barramundi, fennel puree, chimichurri
Pork cutlet 250g Berkshire Kurobuta, green beans, café de paris butter
Beef Fillet 200g (150 days grain-fed, black angus), green beans, bearnaise (served medium)

French Fries Green Salad

Dessert
Luke’s liquorice parfait, lime syrup and tuile
Meredith sheep’s milk yoghurt cheesecake,
textures of mango Chocolate fondant,
Valhrona mousse cone, white chocolate semifreddo
Selection of sorbets, fresh fruit, sesame tuile

 

[samh004]

Why? Do you want me to bring some of that Byron Bay mango and cocnut.........or Sam's dog :shock:?

I’m not sure chilli would pass muster as a disability dog, she’d be lapping up the attention from everyone in sight!