Sunday Lunch- Princes' Gate Hotel, Rotorua, 6 December
We enjoyed our Christmas lunch & the great service here so much, last year, that we have decided to return. We have asked for the same menu, but requested more dessert choice:
FIRST COURSE Tomato & Bocconcini Salad (v) Fresh tomato & bocconcini cheese salad with fresh pear, roquette leaves, balsamic dressing & garlic crouton
SECOND COURSE Manuka Smoked Champagne Ham Glazed with maple & rum served with a medley of roasted baby vegetables, crockpot mashed potato & sweet country mustard sauce
Or
Apricot & cranberry stuffed sous-vide turkey breast Apricot, Cranberry, & Rosemary stuffed Turkey, Pan Roasted and served with Roast parsnip, Caramelised shallot, Creamed Mushroom, Riesling & Veal demi Glaze
or
Ratatouille Crumble (v) Ratatouille of Mediterranean vegetables with a cheesy herb and nut topping served with creamy mashed potato and fresh garden salad
THIRD COURSE
Christmas Pudding (v) Vanilla & Kawakawa Custard and Fresh berries
Or
Apple and Seasonal Fruit Crumble With a crunchy buttery top, served with custard
or
Fruit Salad Fresh fruit served with Plain yoghurt.
COST: $84.00pp. (Includes door-to-door-transport & 3-course lunch.
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17.6% Nah
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