New Season 2024-2025 Menu - Tasting Night at Ayers House

Embark on a culinary voyage steeped in history as we proudly open our doors to the public, and to our upcoming hosts of events and weddings to be held at Ayers House.

We invitie you to savor the delights of our brand-new menu for the season of 2024/25 at the iconic Ayers House!

Nestled within the walls of this historic landmark, our culinary team invites you to indulge in a symphony of flavors that pay homage to the rich heritage of South Australia.

From the grandeur of the Victorian era to the modern innovations of today, each dish is a culinary masterpiece crafted with precision and passion.

Join us in the opulent surroundings of Ayers House and experience the fusion of past and present, where every bite tells a story of culinary excellence. Don't miss this unique opportunity to dine in elegance and sophistication.

For our upcoming hosts and couples, this is the night! Join us as we guide you through the selection process, ensuring that your event is a culinary sensation that will leave your guests raving. We will sample an array of mouthwatering dishes expertly curated by our talented chefs. From elegant appetizers to show-stopping main courses, our menu offers something to delight every palate.

Reserve your spot now and let us help you create an unforgettable dining experience that will be the highlight of your event!

The menu is still TBC , each course will be served alternately around the table;

Menu

V=Vegan, VG=Vegetarian, GF =Gluten Free, DF=Diary Free

Entree

Silver Whiting Fillets Crumbed & Fried with a Sicilian vegetable caponata and roasted garlic aioli

Massaman Style Crab & Mushroom Croquettes with pickled cucumber, tamarind & lime mayo with peanut crumble DF

Slow Cooked Tahi Red Beef Curry with salad of watermelon, green papaya and bean shoots, fried Kaffir lime leaves and cashews GF DF

Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken Breast with red lentil dahl, salted lime yoghurt, mint oil and House made Naan

Pork Belly in Sweet Spiced soy with rice noodles, caramelised eggplant and herb salad GF DF

Baked Potato Gnocchi in Napolitana sauce, Fiore Di Latte Mozzarella with Salsa Rosso VG

Tasmanian Feta Filo Roll with Baba Ganoush, roasted baby carrots and pickled rhubarb VG

Grilled Tofu with shiitake XO sauce, sesame dressing, herb salad and wonton crisps V

Entrée Sharing Platters

Replace 2 choices of entrée with 3 sharing platters (Inc. 1 vegetarian);

Sweet Basil & Chili Chicken with fragrant herbs, lime and soy glaze and jasmine rice GF DF

Fiore Di Latte with mixed tomato, capsicum, shaved fennel and herb salad VG GF

Potato Gnocchi with various mushrooms, garlic cream, baby spinach and parmesan VG

Blue Swimmer Crab & Prawn Linguine with roasted cherry tomatoes, bisque and herbs

Vietnamese Slow Braised Pork with black rice, spicy vegetable salad, cashew and crispy shallots GF

Slow Braised Beef Ragu with crunchy polenta, marinated artichokes and gremolata GF

Main

Chargrilled Fillet of Beef with bacon jam, baby spinach, saffron & olive oil Roma tomatoes and jus GF DF

Chargrilled Fillet of Beef with gingery carrot puree, soy braised mushrooms, Bok Choy and jus GF

Spice Roasted Butternut Pumpkin with green pea tahini, smoked almonds, witloof and dark plum vinaigrette V GF

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet with creamed leeks, white bean hummus, capers and saltbush butter GF

Cone Bay Barramundi Fillet on Edamame crush with ginger, spring onion and sesame dressing GF

Chargrilled Chicken Breast in herb & lemon marinade with charred sweetcorn, romesco sauce, chorizo and chimichurri GF

Grilled Chicken Breast with Lebanese spices, smoky chickpea crush, green beans and roasted red onion pickle GF

Corn Fed Grilled Duck Breast on pearl cous cous, caramelised pumpkin, wilted watercress and sweet spiced jus

All mains are served with Chef’s potato dish of the day

Dessert

Mixed Berry Baked Crumble with double cream and blueberry sorbet

Affogato & Gianduja Chocolate Semifreddo Torte with hazelnut praline GF

Eton Mess meringue, strawberries, cream and lemon curd with strawberry sorbet and mint GF

Layered Tropical Sorbet terrine with pineapple & mint salsa, Margarita cocktail syrup and palm sugar wafer GF

Rhubarb & Cardamom Crème Brulee with Baklava

Dark Chocolate Mousse with citrus chips, coconut yoghurt gelato V GF

During the meal you can taste wines from the Premium I drinks Package

-Landers Sparkling - Landers Sauv Blanc - Landers Shiraz Touriga

And a select group of wines from the Premium II and Premium III drinks package for free!

All other drinks are available for purchase.

Please advise of any dietary requirements that you or your guests may have, either via notes on your Eventbrite booking or via Email: [email protected]

BOOKING CONDITIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION

Terms and Conditions (Please ensure ALL members of your booking are made aware of our Terms & Conditions);

Payment

• $80 per person all-inclusive and includes GST.

• Strictly no exchange or refund on tickets.

• Ayers House Weddings & Events management reserves the right to cancel events, 24 hours notice will be given of cancellation prior to the event. In the case a cancellation occurs, payment will not be refunded, a credit for future tastings (on a date of your choice) will be placed on file.

Table Allocations

• Table allocations are made at the discretion of Ayers House Weddings & Events

• Tables are set for the confirmed number of guests in your booking, not shared with other parties

COVID-19 Guidelines

• Ayers House will be guided by prevailing South Australian Government COVID-19 guidelines at the time of event. In the event of any changes, we will keep you informed.

• In the event of Ayers House are unable to hold the event, full payments will be refunded.

Other

• Limited paid parking facilities on the grounds of the property. Alternatively, U-Park Frome St is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

• It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that all attendees (invitees and other persons attending the event under booking) behave in an orderly manner during the event. Any person deemed to be creating an undue disturbance, annoyance or inconvenience to patrons and staff, before, during or after the event will be asked to leave the premises and/or in extreme cases to terminate the event – these actions are at the absolute discretion of Ayers House Weddings & Events management.

• Any variances to the booking terms, conditions, and special arrangements are only valid with prior written arrangement from Ayers House Weddings & Events management.

• Ayers House Weddings & Events management reserves the right to cancel events, 24 hours notice will be given of cancellation prior to the event. In the case a cancellation occurs, payment will not be refunded, a credit for future tastings (on a date of your choice) will be placed on file.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia