wedding packages at ellerslie

www.ellerslie.co.nz | 09 524 4069 | [email protected]

Just as you dreamt it would be

Ellerslie Event Centre – the backdrop to your happily ever after. Ellerslie Event Centre – the backdrop to your happily ever after.

At Ellerslie Event Centre we understand that your special day should be everything you imagined it to be, unforgettable and tailored to you.

With beautiful grounds, top-class cuisine, elegant rooms and the iconic Ellerslie racecourse – planning your wedding day is stress-free at Ellerslie Event Centre.

Champagne CelebrationThe Cuvée Bar and Lawn is a glamorous and sophisticated setting for your celebration. With an indoor-outdoor flow onto a private lawn, your guests can mix and mingle while wandering wait staff serve champagne apéritifs and exquisite canapés.

Dinner and DancingWhether you’re after something modern or like to keep things traditional, we have a number of rooms with a variety of different layout options to suit wedding parties of all styles and sizes. For those who like a little glamour, there is the stunning Pakuranga Hunt room that boasts striking chandeliers and an ornate ceiling. Or if you prefer a blank canvas to apply your own unique theme, we can help with that too.

Picture PerfectOur beautiful grounds are a divine backdrop for picture perfect wedding photos. You can also hold your ceremony at our delightful wedding gazebo under the shade of grand old oak trees for a truly romantic setting or you may wish to hold your reception in a marquee on the Champagne Lawn and enjoy the expansive views.

We have a wide range of different rooms and spaces that can be tailored to suit any style and size wedding.


All of our wedding packages include:

- Venue hire of your reception room- Private lounge and bar for the bridal party

(pending availability)- Picturesque gardens for your photographs- Specially designed menu- White or black linen- Service to the bridal table- Low staging for head table, up to 12 guests- Cake table with silver cake knife- Present table- Onsite parking- A dedicated supervisor for your event- An experienced professional Event Coordinator to offer you

advice, planning and on the day support

As well as choosing your wedding package, you’ll need to choose your beverages. Flexible and once again tailored to your needs, choose from one of our beverage packages, or arrange a bar tab or cash bar.

To add that extra sparkle to your special day we also offer any of the following options:

Pre-dinner drinks canapés: starting from $9.20 per personA tempting selection of delectable morsels prepared by our exceptional chefs for your guests to enjoy.

Gorgeous Gardens: set-up charge of $460 Say your vows amongst the magical gardens of Ellerslie – a truly idyllic tranquil setting.

Unique to you:So that your special day is exactly how you imagined, think about those special touches – the flowers, lighting, decorations, a dance floor, and entertainment. At Ellerslie Event Centre we understand that it’s all about the finer details, so we’re here to assist you in any way with any extras you wish to include.

Weddings held from Sunday to Thursday will receive 10% off the package prices above.

Per person price from Style

Wedding Package One $75.00 Buffet

Wedding Package Two $82.00 BuffetWedding Package Three $72.00 Indian Cuisine BuffetWedding Package Four $75.00 Pacific Island Cuisine BuffetWedding Package Five $80.00 Cocktail Wedding Package Six $85.00 Plated Menu

All prices include GST

When you book your wedding at Ellerslie, you will receive a free wedding planner to

help you towards your special day.

Wedding Package OneMinimum 75 guests - $75.00 per personMinimum 40 guests - $80.00 per person

Selection of oven fresh breads

Antipasto- A selection of salami, peppered beef, smoked chicken and pâté

Seafood- Fresh half shell oysters with champagne vinegar and lemon- Marinated New Zealand mussels- Seafood salad with Marie-Rose sauce

Salads- Greek salad with cows feta cheese, calamata olives and red

onions- Fresh herb couscous with sumac- Mixed leaf salad with spring onion and tomato- Sour cream and cucumber raita

Hot dishes- Smoked loin of pork- Portuguese peri peri chicken- Grilled South Island salmon steak smoked rock salt, butter

and capers- Rosemary roasted baby potatoes- Medley of seasonal vegetables

Carvery- Honey baked ham or- Sirloin of Angus beef

Desserts- Triple chocolate fudge cake- Lemon, lime and yoghurt cheesecake- Fresh fruit salad with chantilly cream- Pavlova with kiwifruit

Tea and coffee

Wedding Package TwoMinimum 75 guests - $82.00 per personMinimum 40 guests - $90.00 per person

Selection of oven fresh breads

Antipasto- A selection of roast pork, salami, peppered beef and handmade terrines

Seafood- Fresh half shell oysters with balsamic and lime wedges- South Island river run salmon filled with pickled cucumber and aioli- Tiger prawns with fresh herbs and cocktail dipping sauce

Salads- Cracked grain freekeh salad with yellow bell peppers and parsley- Buffalo tomatoes with bocconcini cheese and black pepper- Sticky mild chilli kumara salad- Baby mixed salad greens with French dressing

Hot dishes- Red wine poached Angus tenderloin medallions on potato

gnocchi with baby onions and tarragon- Chicken breast tikka masala with basmati rice and coriander- Smoked loin of pork- Potato gratin with cream and garlic finished with parmesan

cheese- Wok stirfry vegetables

Carvery- Honey baked ham or- Carved roast leg of Canterbury lamb with rosemary

Desserts- Cappuccino gâteau soaked in Kahlua- Lemon coconut cheesecake- Swiss apple and raisin torte with whipped cream- Fresh fruit salad in rum syrup

Selection of New Zealand cheeses and falwasser crackersTea and coffeewww.ellerslie.co.nz | 09 524 4069 | [email protected]

Wedding Package ThreeIndian cuisineMinimum 100 guests - $72.00 per personMinimum 40 guests - $82.00 per person

Mains- Lamb korma curry- Butter chicken curry- Gujrati style vegetarian curry with chickpeas and lentils- Pakoras- Spiced potato and cauliflower- Ratatouille of vegetables- Fluffy white rice- Garden fresh salad- Cucumber salad- Kidney bean salad- Garlic bread- Freshly baked bread rolls with butter

Desserts- Passionfruit cheesecake- Chocolate log- Fresh fruit salad served with whipped cream- Selection of tartlets including pecan, meringue, fruit and

mini eclairs

Tea and Coffee

Wedding Package FourPacific Island cuisineMinimum 100 guests - $75.00 per personMinimum 40 guests - $80.00 per person

Mains- Honey baked ham and mustard- Corn beef with onions- Honey and sesame chicken pieces- Chow mein - stir fried vegetables with chicken- Sweet n’ sour pork- Crumbed orange roughy- Mussels marinated in a coconut sauce- Pacific oysters- Seafood salad- Taro- Roasted potatoes- Mushrooms in sauce- Vermicelli- Selection of summer salads- Freshly baked bread rolls with butter

Desserts- Chocolate log- Cheesecake- Fruit salad- Pavlova

Tea and coffee

If you wish to add an oven roasted pig (supplied and cooked) to your menu there will be a charge of $57.50 per pig for Ellerslie Chefs to carve it. Conditions apply - please speak with your Event Coordinator.


Wedding Package FiveCocktail styleMinimum 75 guests - $80.00 per personMinimum 40 guests - $85.00 per person

Canapés on arrival (tray served)- Smoked salmon with capers and crème fraiche on rye- Venison shortloin seared with peppercorns and beetroot jam- Sundried tomatoes with cream cheese on focaccia bread

Mains (tray served)- Thai chicken salad- Asian spiced duck with egg noodles and coriander- Angus pure tenderloin of beef with sesame seeds and mini

potato cakes- Portabella mushrooms filled with Kapiti blue cheese, bread

crumbs and grilled- Chicken satays with peanut dipping sauce- Mini mushroom vol-au-vents- Crumbed fantail prawns with remoulade sauce

Antipasto Platter (set up at a station)- Cheeseboard with dried fruit and water crackers

Sweets (tray served)- Selection of petit fours to include mini tartlets and profiteroles

Wedding Package SixMenu plated dinnerMinimum 75 guestsEntrée, main, dessert - $85.00 per personEntrée, choice of two mains, dessert - $95.00 per person

Minimum 40 guestsEntrée, main, dessert - $90.00 per personEntrée, choice of two mains, dessert - $100.00 per person

Entrée- Manuka smoked breast of chicken on micro greens with corian-

der pesto dressing- Trio of seafood - seared scallops, salmon tartar and king prawns

with reduced balsamic vinegar and hemp oil dressing- Smoked South Island salmon mousse in a petite filo basket with

cucumber, pickle and roast red capsicum dressing- Seared venison loin cut wafer thin with pink peppercorns on a

salad of rocket with red onion relish- Salad of vine tomatoes and bocconcini on baby cos with sumach oil- Kitchen-cured gravlax of New Zealand salmon with vanilla salt

and feijoa vodka finished with dil on potato and snow pea shoots salad- Angus prime beef fillet rolled in black and white sesame seeds

cooked rare on a bed of salad greens finished with horseradish crème

MainsSeafood / Fish- Fillet of South Island Aorangi salmon on capsicum and

courgette spaghetti with truffled pumpkin mash finished with Hawke’s Bay saffron

- King prawns, scallops and line fish in a cream and chardonnay sauce on lemon pepper tagliarini and baby spinach

Chicken / Duck- Breast of free-range chicken filled with camembert and mediterra-

nean pesto on sweet potato purée and almond cream beans- Pot roasted chicken poulet with camaroe red rice risotto on a

potato galette and balsamic jus- Pan seared duck breast with allspice and honey on a ragout of

black beans, lentils and pumpkin accompanied with baby bok choy finished with black cherry sauce

Beef- Grilled Angus prime tenderloin wrapped in pancetta with roast

peppers and red onions on a pumpkin risotto cake finished with madeira sauce

- Roast Angus prime sirloin of beef with a black pepper and mustard crust on a golden kumara cake and wilted mixed greens

Lamb / Venison / Pork- Rack of spring lamb rubbed with rosemary and garlic oven

roasted with potato and mediterranean pesto duchesse finished with merlot reduction

- Loin of New Zealand lamb seasoned with wild horopito pepper on potato gratin with onion marmalade and creamed spinach

- Grilled pork fillet glazed with apple syrup on wild mushroom ri-sotto and beetroot confit finished with apple and chardonnay jus

- Medallion of farm venison seared rare with lemon pepper potato and pumpkin mash and wilted greens on black cherry sauce

Desserts- Galliano hazelnut semifreddo with forest berry compote- White chocolate panna cotta with passionfruit coulis and fresh cream- Rich bourbon and chocolate devil cone with crème fraîche and

French chocolate shards- Apricot peach schnapps cheesecake with cinnamon anglaise

accompanied with a shot of schnapps- Lime and mascarpone tart with a hint of orange finished with

Hawkes Bay saffron custard- Selection of sorbet and icecreamwww.ellerslie.co.nz | 09 524 4069 | [email protected]

Cold options$4.60 per person per item (minimum two selections)

- Selection of sushi and sashimi with soy and wasabi- Mini bagels with South Island smoked salmon and crème fraîche- Baby brioche with feta and sundried tomatoes- Saffron and poppy seed profiteroles with venison and brandy pâté- Hummus on gluten free brown rice bread with roast red

pepper- Shrimp cocktail shots with lemon balsamic- Spicy smoked chicken on crostini

Hot options$5.20 per person per item (minimum two selections)

- Croissants with ham and brie- Chorizo wrapped in brioche with basil sour cream- Tempura-battered prawns with sweet Thai chilli sauce- Petit gourmet savouries- Mini venison and fig burgers with tomato relish- Potato and fresh herb rosti- Vegetarian rice paper rolls with oyster sauce- Cajun chicken wings- Salt and pepper squid with citrus dipping sauce- Thai fish cakes with spiced coriander salsa- Vegetarian spring rolls

Tapas cocktail$6.90 per person per item (minimum two selections)

- Asian spiced duck breast on crispy noodles with sweet soy- Seared Yellowfin tuna with fig balsamic and micro watercress- Wafer thin air dried prosciutto ham with orange and

onion marmalade- Salmon and dill mousse with bagel crisps- Bocconcini and vine ripened tomatoes with black pepper and

basil oil- Quail egg Caesar salad with baby cos and anchovy dressing- Antipasto with artichoke hearts, black olives, chargrilled

peppers and feta cheese- Seared scallops with vanilla vinegar and Asian baby herbs- Venison pâte with pine nuts and brandy with melba toast

All items served in individual dishes at a tapas station and also available as tapas entrees


Plated buffet option

Cold StarterIndividually plated selection of cold and seafood items

Mains- Individually plated selection- Side dishes served in bowls to the table

Dessert- Individually plated selection of dessert items

Note: not available with the Pacific Island Cuisine or Indian Cuisine Packages

Plattered buffet optionAll platters will be brought to the Bridal table for self service

Cold Starter- Antipasto and seafood plate

Mains- Selection of buffet dishes

Desserts- Selection of buffet desserts

Note: this option is also available at $115 per table for any additional VIP tables

Or upgrade to a plated main optionAdditional extra $10 per person on your chosen packageMinimum 8 guests – maximum 25 guests

Cold Starter- Antipasto and seafood plate

Mains (choose two options from below)- Fillet of South Island Aorangi salmon on capsicum and

courgette spaghetti with truffled pumpkin mash finished with Hawke’s Bay saffron

- Breast of free range chicken filled with camembert and Mediterranean pesto on sweet potato puree and almond cream beans

- Grilled Angus prime tenderloin wrapped in pancetta with roast peppers and red onions on a pumpkin risotto cake finished with Madeira sauce

- Rack of spring lamb rubbed with rosemary and garlic, oven roasted with potato and Mediterranean pesto duchesse finished with merlot reduction

- Grilled pork fillet glazed with apple syrup on wild mushroom risotto and beetroot confit finished with apple and chardonnay jus

Desserts- A delicate montage of Chef ’s finest desserts


Included in each package, the head table will get the option of being served either a plated buffet or a plattered buffet.

ChampagneNicolas Feuillatte Brut Rosé $145.00Gosset Grand Reserve Brut $130.00Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Particuliere $120.00

Méthode TraditionelleDaniel Le Brun Brut NV $58.00Trinity Hill Sparkling $50.00Te Hana Sparkling Cuvée $39.00Open House Sparkling $35.00Daniel Le Brun NV (375ml) $30.00Te Hana Sparkling Cuvée (200ml) $10.00

AromaticsMt Difficulty Rosé $52.00Mt Difficulty Target Gully Riesling $50.00The Ned Pinot Gris $48.00Mahi Twin Valleys Gewürztraminer $47.00Te Whare Ra “D” Riesling $46.00Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Gris $46.00

ChardonnayTrinity Hill Gimblett Gravels $60.00Mahi (Marlborough) $52.00Wither Hills (Marlborough) $44.00Trinity Hill (Hawkes Bay) $40.00

Sauvignon BlancWither Hills Rarangi (Marlborough) $56.00Mt Difficulty (Central Otago) $50.00Wither Hills (Marlborough) $44.00Martinborough Te Tara (Martinborough/Wairarapa) $42.00Trinity Hill (Hawkes Bay) $40.00Pinot NoirWither Hills (Marlborough) $65.00Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg (Central Otago) $54.00Russian Jack (Martinborough) $42.00

Red VarietalObsidian Cabernet Merlot $50.00Angus the Bull Cabernet Sauvignon $48.00Tatachilla McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon $45.00St Hallett Gamekeepers Syrah (Barossa Valley) $44.00Trinity Hill Syrah (Hawkes Bay) $43.00Trinity Hill “The Trinity” Merlot (Hawkes Bay) $43.00

House WinesKopiko Bay Chardonnay (Marlborough) $34.00Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) $34.00Kopiko Bay Pinot Noir (Marlborough) $34.00Kopiko Bay Merlot (Marlborough) $34.00Kopiko Bay Varietals - by the glass $7.50

Port and Dessert WinesCrofts Fine Tawny $85.00The Ned Nobel Sauvignon Blanc $48.00

Spirits (doubles)Smirnoff Vodka $7.00McKenna Bourbon $7.00Brandy $7.00Gordon’s Gin $7.00Grants Whisky $7.00Coruba Rum $7.00

Bottled BeerCorona $8.00Becks $8.00Stella Artois $7.50Stella Artois Légère $7.50Steinlager Pure $7.50Macs Gold $7.00Steinlager Classic $6.50Steinlager Light $6.00Speight’s Gold Medal Ale $6.00Lion Red $6.00

Non-alcoholic BeveragesJuice - Carafe $12.50Juice - Glass $4.00Soft Drink - Carafe $12.00Soft Drink - Glass $4.00Red Bull $6.50Waiwera Infinity 500ml $3.50

Wines subject to availability. All prices include GST

Package One$40.25 per person for 3 hours

$13.50 per person per hour thereafter

WineKopiko Bay Sauvignon BlancKopiko Bay ChardonnayKopiko Bay Pinot NoirOpen House Sparkling

BeerLion RedSpeights GoldSteinlager ClassicSteinlager LightStella Artois

Non-AlcoholicOrange juiceSoft drinks

Package Two$51.75 per person for 3 hours


WineTrinity Hill Sauvignon BlancTrinity Hill ChardonnayTrinity Hill “The Trinity” MerlotTe Hana Sparkling

BeerSteinlager PureStella ArtoisSpeights GoldSteinlager Light


Package Three$63.25 per person for 3 hours


WineWither Hills Sauvignon BlancWither Hills ChardonnayTrinity Hill “The Trinity” Merlot

BeerSteinlager PureStella ArtoisCoronaSpeights GoldSteinlager Light


Package Four$69.00 per person for 3 hours


WineTrinity Hill Sauvignon BlancTrinity Hill ChardonnayTrinity Hill “The Trinity” MerlotTe Hana Sparkling

BeerSteinlager PureStella ArtoisSpeights GoldSteinlager Light


SpiritsSmirnoff VodkaCoruba RumGordon’s GinMcKenna BourbonBrandyTe Hana Sparkling


Beverage Packages

Non-Alcoholic Package$24.15 per person(available for 5 hours)Fruit punch served on arrivalUnlimited carafes of soft drink

Soft Drink Package$20.70 per person(available for 5 hours)Unlimited carafes of soft drink

Fruit Punch Package$20.70 per person(available for 5 hours)Unlimited carafes of fruit punch

Cocktail Beverage PackageMinimum of 40 guests

Drink on arrival $21.60 per person

One hour package $34.50 per person

Two hour package $46.00 per person

Choose up to 2 of the following cocktails:

Kiwifruit MargaritaJose Cuervo Especial, Kiwifruit liqueur,Cointreau, lime, sugar syrup

Apple MartiniApple Sours, Absolut Citron, Cointreau, lime, sugar syrup

BelliniPeach Purée & a hint of Peach Liqueur topped with Open House Sparkling

MojitoHavana Club Anejo Reserva, mint, cane sugar, lime, soda


Do you offer accommodation?Novotel and Ibis hotels are within a four minute walk. We can obtain a competitive quote for you or your guests at your request.

Do you have parking?Yes, we have free onsite car parking available.

Does Ellerslie provide any decorations in the packages?We provide white or black linen tablecloths and napkins. We can arrange any additional decorations at an additional cost. Please note: Oval tables only have white linen as an option.

Can we do our own decorations?You are more than welcome to organise your own decorations, however if you require the room early there may be associated costs. Alternatively we work with several theme designers who can help create your beautiful décor.

How many people can fit on each table?The guest tables seat 10 people per table. The head table can be set for 2 - 12 people as required. Extra guests on head table will incur additional costs.

Is venue hire included in the costs?Yes, all our wedding menu packages include reception venue hire costs. This includes a room for your reception as well as a room to use as a bridal suite prior to entering the reception room (pending availability). Hire of the outdoor gazebo, including seating for 40 guests, for ceremonies is an additional $460. Hire of a private room for ceremonies will incur a standard room hire fee.

When do we need to pay and what forms of payment do you accept?A deposit is required in order to secure your booking. The deposit will be either $500 or 10% of the booking (whichever is greater). Final payment is due five days before the wedding. Final numbers must also be confirmed five days before the wedding. Payment can be made by credit card, EFTPOS or Direct Credit. Cash is accepted at the main office building during office hours (Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm). No personal cheques will be accepted more than 8 working days prior to the wedding date.

Is there a discount for children?Children under 12 will receive a 50% discount and children under five are free.

Can we bring our own alcohol?Generally no, however you may bring your own toasting A corkage charge of $12.00 per bottle applies.

Can we bring our own food?Generally no, however we make exceptions for special cultural dishes on request. Exceptions can also be made upon negotiation for marquee weddings.

What time does the bar close?Our bar license runs up until 12.00 midnight, however this may be able to be negotiated with your Event Coordinator prior to the evening. Additional charges apply for extending the finishing time and Ellerslie Event Centre holds the right to close the bar at any time should you breach our liquor license.

Will there be other weddings on at the same time?Our wedding package prices do not cover exclusivity. There may be another wedding on at the same time within the Event Centre. We have expansive facilities, and can easily cater for more than one wedding simultaneously without any disruption.

Is a dancefloor included?We can provide a dancefloor for an additional cost:Up to 200 guests $230200 – 500 $345500 – 700 $460

Is there a marquee available for our wedding reception?Yes, we have a 12m x 20m silk lined marquee located on the Champagne Lawn that is available from November to March. Please contact our Event Coordinator for pricing and availability.

www.ellerslie.co.nz | 09 524 4069 | [email protected] All prices include GST

Ellerslie Event Centre Ellerslie Racecourse

80 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland 1050Phone 09 524 4069www.ellerslie.co.nz

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