Review - Willow Glen (Visited)

COUNTRY, BBQ | $2200K |

Willow Glen looked really nice. It was just a "by-the-way" that we actually went there too. There is a lot of decking and a few areas for mingling that are all a little unique. The Cafe/Restaurant area was not not air conditioned and that was a concern, it was really muggy inside.

934 Gordonton Road, Gordonton 3281

Very summery and relaxed environment. Lots of decking and different decking levels. Very nice pergola set ups. Nice small garden sections to walk around in and lots of photo moments. The above image is of the ceremony area in winter I am guessing as none of the flowers etc have grown.

There is not a lot of photos on their facebook page so the photos on here are all from when we went to visit for a coffee (which was great by the way).

Their website is pretty basic and does not do them justice as well, The mobile version is even worse then that.

$2200 Venue
This price includes the following:

Full venue hire including gardens, decks and reception area
Complete set-up on the day as pre-arranged with the bride and groom
Garden set up for ceremony with umbrella’s and up to 10 chair
Exclusive use of the reception area from 10am
Formal table settings with white linen, napkins and chair covers
All furniture, crockery, cutlery and glassware
Cake table, cake knife and cake cutting service
Vases / fishbowls with sand and /or stones, if required
Wishing well for gift envelopes, if required
Service by our fully trained waitressing and bar staff
Note: We are fully licensed until 12 midnight

Canapé Menu
After the ceremony a delicious range of canapés can be served to your guests
on platters.
Please choose 4 options from the following items.
1. Cheese Ball Bites - Bite sized cheese ball coated in nuts on a pretzel stick
2. Asian Meatball - A pork and beef meatball in a Asian style sauce
Gluten free option available on request
3. Bite Size Tartlets - Filled with smoked chicken, camembert and cranberry
jelly
4. Blinis [mini savoury pancake] - Cream cheese and smoked salmon
topped with dill
Gluten free option available on request
5. Mini BLT - Bacon, lettuce and tomato on a bite size sourdough roll with
tarragon mayonnaise
Gluten free option available on request
6. Fritter Bites [GF] - bite size sweet corn fritters with sour cream and chilli
sauce
7. Chorizo Stick - Chorizo Italian sausage stack with cheese, olives, herbs
8. Mini Stuffed Mushrooms [GF] - Nuts, basil pesto, cream cheese
9. Pork Wontons - Pork mince and Shitake mushrooms in a crispy wonton
10.Mini Spring Rolls - Mixture of vegetables wrapped in a crispy wonton
pastry
Cost: $15 plus GST per person
(Please note: We are required by law to have food available when serving
alcohol)
Dinner Buffet – Menu Options
Option One
fresh breads and butter
the choice of two carvery / hot meats
three side dishes
one dessert accompanied with fresh fruit salad
tea and filter coffee.$50 plus GST per person
Option Two
fresh breads and butter
the choice of three carvery / hot meats
four side dishes
two desserts accompanied with fresh fruit salad
tea and filter coffee.
$65 plus GST per person
Option Three
fresh breads and butter
the choice of three carvery / hot meats
five side dishes
three desserts accompanied with fresh fruit salad
tea and filter coffee.
$75 plus GST per person
Children (up to 12 years) may have buffet option or a children’s platter
for $14 per child.
If you wish to only have wedding cake as a dessert option with tea
and filter coffee deduct $8 per person.
Carvery / Hot Meat Options
1. Champagne Ham - glazed and served with mustard
2. Roast Pork - with apple sauce
3. Lamb Roast - with mint sauce, rosemary & red wine jus
4. Beef Roast - with rich brown gravy
5. Chicken Drumsticks - oven baked in a sticky honey soya
6. Chicken Breast - stuffed with basil pesto, cream cheese wrapped in
streaky bacon
Sides – Salad and Vegetable Options
Salads
1. Greek Salad - cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta
2. Willow Glen Slaw - mix of red and white cabbage, carrots, red onion
with a mild dressing
3. Pasta Salad - capsicum, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, basil drizzled with
a light dressing
4. Couscous Salad - baby spinach, feta, topped with roasted seasonal
vegetables
5. Mesclun Salad - tossed in a light dressing
Vegetables
1. Broccoli and Cauliflower - served with a cheesy white sauce
2. Steamed Asparagus - with garlic and parmesan (in season)
3. Baby Carrots - with a honey glaze
4. Minted Peas
5. Steamed Green Beans (in season)
6. Roasted Vegetable Medley - potato, pumpkin, kumara
7. Baby Potatoes - with a parsley and garlic butter
Dessert Options – all served with seasonal fruit salad
1. Homemade Baked Cheesecake – a variety of flavours available
2. Berry and Apple Crumble - served with ice cream
3. Chocolate Log - homemade sponge rolled with cream and berries
4. Pavlova - topped with cream and seasonal fruits
5. Sticky Date Pudding – served with butterscotch sauce
6. Chocolate Brownie – served with cream

7. Plum and White Chocolate Shortcake – served with cream