Wedding Venue
Josephine’s Restaurant seats up to 100 guests in the Pavilion Room. It overlooks the grounds of the Briars with its gardens and unique natural surroundings. With its rustic character combined with its ambience, the atmosphere is set.
Josephine’s has the style, grace and character of “Josephine” – wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, for whom the restaurant is named. The property has, through the Balcombe family, founders of the Briars, historic links with Napoleon Bonaparte.
We can accommodate weddings with guests from 25 to 100 people. Our function co-ordinator can assist you to create your own individual theme for the occasion.
Wedding Venue Options
Our functions offer mouth watering dishes, varying in taste and style. In conference with our chef and our function co-ordinator Ms. Ceza Catomore we can tailor a menu to suit your individual requirements
Following are our range of wedding menu selections. We are happy to accommodate any requests for special dietary requirements.
Josephine’s Restaurant’s reputation for excellence and interesting selections extends to our comprehensive Wine list which offers a variety of local and regional Australian wines.
MENU 1
CANAPES
Chef’s selection of Canapés on arrival
ENTRÉE
* Marinated Lamb skewers w Tzatziki dressing
* Chicken & Bacon in a Thyme White Wine sauce served w pastry
* Roasted Butternut Pumpkin and Macadamia Nut Soup
* Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad
* Traditional Bruschetta
* Garlic Prawn Cutlets w a mango salad
* Smoky Pork Hock Fritters with a mustard cream
* Chilled Trio Seafood Plate
MAIN
* ½ Spatchcock Chicken infused w herbs and served w a Vegetable Risotto
* Atlantic Salmon topped with a Honey Soy & Coriander Seed dressing and served with seasonal
vegetables.
* Beef Wellington served w a Rich Mushroom Sauce
* Lamb Rump dressed in a Rosemary Jus and served w Bacon infused Potato Mash
* Twice Cooked Roasted Pork Belly in a Red Current Glaze
DESSERTS
* Rich Chocolate Pudding
* Lemon citrus tart
* Raspberry & Almond Tart
* Chocolate & Strawberry Tart
* Choc Honeycomb Cheesecake
FINGER FOOD MENU
COLD FOOD SELECTION
* Marinated Tarragon Scallop Spoons
* Variety of Sushi
* Mini Rice Paper Rolls
* Spinach & Roasted Capsicum Crepe Rolls
* Herbed Mini Pancakes with Sour Cream, Chives & Smoked Salmon
* Platters of Chef’s Selection of Homemade Dips
HOT FOOD SELECTION
* Mini Thai Fish Cakes
* Marinated Chicken Drummets
* Satay Chicken Skewers
* Marinated Mussels
* Mini Spring Rolls
* Gourmet Mini Quiches
* Spicy Mini Meatballs
* Homemade Sausage Rolls
* Chicken & Brie Vol Au Vents
* Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki
* Cooked Prawns with Dipping Sauce
* Mixed Selection of Asian Style Yum Cha
Please select 3 COLD and 4 HOT Finger Food Items.
GRAZING SELECTION
* Thai Beef & Spinach Salad
* Traditional Nicoise Salad
* Prawn & Chorizo Penne
* Asian Pork Fillet w Asian vegetable and hokkien noodles
* Chicken Penne with Sun-dried Tomatoes in a White Wine & Cream sauce
* Mediterranean Lamb Risotto with olives, feta & vegetables in a rich Napoli sauce
Please select 3 Grazing Items
1 Cheese Plate 1 Fruit plate
BUFFET MENU
CANAPES
Chef’s selection of Canapés and finger food.
MAIN COURSE
* Selection of cold meats
* Grilled fish of the day
* Roast Beef & Lamb
* Chicken Galantine
* Selection of Salads: - Potato Salad
Greek Salad
Rice Salad
*Pasta Dish
*Roast Vegetables
*Vegetable Quiche
DESSERT
*Grandeur Desserts – Platters of desserts served to the table with tea & coffee.
Dessert will be served to guests at the tables.
Beverages
You are welcome to come and try our wines for your selection.
Packages: Beverages run for 5 hours
Package 1: $30.00 per person
Killawarra Brut
Lindemans Chardonnay
Lindemans Shiraz Cabernet
Carlton Draught / Cascade lite
Soft Drink / Juice
Package 2: $36.00 per person
Killawarra Brut
Geppetto Semillon Sauvignon
Hickinbotham Coffee Rock Merlot OR Geppetto Shiraz
Carlton Draught / Cascade lite
Soft Drink/Juice
Package 3: $40.00 per person
Geppetto NV Brut Sparkling
Red Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Hickinbotham Merlot
Crown / Cascade Lite
Soft Drink/Juice
Package 4: $50.00 per person
Geppetto NV Brut Sparkling
Red Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Foxy’s Pinot Gris
Hickinbotham Merlot
Geppetto Shiraz
Crown / Carlton Draught / Cascade lite
Softdrink / Juice
You may also place a tab on the bar with your own Selections at bar Prices.
Menu Costs
Menu 1: 5 Hours
Includes canapés on arrival
3 Courses – Entrée, Main & Dessert followed by Tea & Coffee
50/50 Alternate Menu
$70.00 per person ( 1st Nov – Mar 31st . Min of 80 guests )
$65.00 per person ( 1st Apr – Oct 31st . Min of 60 guests )
Cocktail Function: 5 hours
$65.00 per person. ( max 150 guests )
Buffet Menus: ( 5 hours )
Includes canapés and finger food on arrival.
Extensive Buffet with Dessert, Tea & Coffee
$ 75.00 per person
If you wish to have your Wedding Cake served as a dessert with cream, fruit and coulis our Chef will serve Cheese & Fruit as a 5th Course.
Children’s menu Options: $30 per child under 13
- Chicken nuggets and Chips
- Fish and chips
- Pasta bolognaise
Includes Softdrinks.
Followed by Icecream with topping.
Inclusions
- White Table Linen and Serviettes
- Bar Flowers
- Candle holders & vases if required
- Chair Covers for Bridal Table
- Complete co ordination of your wedding through consultation with our experienced & professional staff.
- Bridal / Cake table cloths, Cake knife
- Tulle on 4 poles
Additional Items
- Room Hire Fee – NO CHARGE
- Centre pieces if required.
- Extra chair covers $6.50 per chair
- $300 to have your Ceremony held in our gardens and must commence 1 hour before Reception start time.
* Menu selections subject to change.
Conditions & Bookings
- BOOKINGS: Tentative bookings with no obligation or deposit will automatically lapse after 14 days.
- CONFIRMATION: A minimum Deposit/Bond of $500.00 must accompany the confirmation of any function booking. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation, unless the date can be re-booked, in which case 50% of the deposit paid will be refunded. All cancellations must be received by written notice. The value of any damage or breakages of restaurant equipment, furniture, fittings, glasses, crockery caused by the behaviour or carelessness of guests, will be reasonably assessed after the function and deducted from the Deposit/Bond and the balance refunded.
- FINAL ATTENDANCE: A guaranteed minimum number of guests attending the function is required 7 days prior to the function. This number of guests will be charged for plus any additional guests. No refund once final payment has been made.
- MENU: final menu selections must be confirmed approximately 1 month prior to the function.
- PRICE VARIATIONS: Every possible effort is taken to maintain prices, but these are subject to change at the management’s discretion to allow for market and wage cost variations. It may be necessary due to fluctuations and availability of supplies to make reasonable substitutes to the selected menu.
- DURATION: The prices in this handout are all-inclusive and are based on a function duration of 5 hours. Should you wish to extend the function past the official time of completion, there will be a minimum surcharge of $180.00 per half hour and all beverages will be charged on consumption during the extended time.
- The two areas of the Restaurant will be available for formal functions where there is a minimum of 80 guests and the menu is selected from the Wedding/Function Package. All other function use of the two areas will be by consultation.
- METHOD OF PAYMENT: Final payment must be made in full one full week prior to the function. Payment be accepted by cash, personal or bank cheque, VISA, M/Card or AMEX.
- LOSS OR DAMAGE: Organisers are financially responsible for any damage sustained to the property by their guests attending a function in any part of the property. Josephine’s Restaurant reserves the right to refuse further service, exclude or eject any or all objectionable persons from the function area and the property without liability. A fee will be levied (minimum of $200) for any cleaning up required resulting from unacceptable behaviour. Josephine’s will take all possible care to protect the property of guests, but accepts no responsibility for damage or loss during or after functions. We recommend that organisers effect their own liability insurance. Confetti or Rice will not be permitted in the restaurant or gardens. (Rose petals are acceptable in the garden but not in the restaurant).
- Notice of any particular dietary requirements must be received at least 5 days prior to the function date. ( Coeliac, diabetic, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan.)
- The premises are fully licensed and all beverages consumed on the premises must be purchased from the Licensee.
- All care will be taken of any wedding cake dropped off prior to your wedding but Josephine’s will not accept responsibility for any deterioration or damage that may occur whilst in our care.
Customer Declaration:
I, ______________________________________________, acknowledge that I have read and understood the details of the conditions.
Signed __________________________________
Date: ________________
Function Date___________________
Deposit/Bond Received $ Date:
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