Gourmet Menus for your Auckland Harbour Cruise

Amada Cruises offers a wide range of delectable menus for your Auckland Harbour cruise to suit whatever dining style you desire - from cocktail parties to buffets or formal plated service. All dishes are prepared the day of your special event in our on board galley by our executive chef, who uses only the finest and freshest ingredients. To complement our menus, we also offer a variety of beverage package options to suit your tastes and budget.

The normal buffet and cocktail menus for our private boat charters are based on a minimum of 20 guests due to the quantity and choice of food provided on these menus. For groups of 20 guests or less we are delighted to offer our formal plated menu options.

Costs shown indicate per person pricing for catering menus and beverage package options only. Please note that the complete pricing of each cruise is comprised of three components: 


For a customised quotation for your next event, please fill out our online quoting form.

Of course, we are happy to accomodate any special requests and/or dietary requirements you or your guests may have. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs for your upcoming special event on Auckland Harbour.

 

 


 

 

 

DELIVERY/PICK UP

Auckland CBD APPLIES TO ALL BOOKINGS $35.00

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE STAFF REQUIREMENTS (INDIVIDUAL VESSEL VARIANCES)

01 – 20 Guests 1 x chef and 1 x waiting staff
21 – 35 Guests 1 x chef and 2 x waiting staff
36 – 60 Guests 1 x chef and 3 x waiting staff
61 – 100 Guests 1 x chef 1 x chefs’ assistant and 3/4 x waiting staff
101 – 130 Guests 1 x chef 1 x chefs’ assistant and 4/5 x waiting staff



 

 

 

 


 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ALL PRICES ARE GST EXCLUSIVE
15% SURCHARGE FOR ORDERS UNDER 15 GUESTS
SPECIAL DIETARY OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST – SURCHARGE MAY APPLY
SELECTION AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 

 


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Standing Breakfast / Brunch Menu

No Chef Required

Please choose 3 Selections – Includes Fruit Platter    $18.20 per person
Please choose 5 selections – Includes Fruit Platter     $22.90 per person
Additional Selections                                                $4.10 per person

SWEET
Mango, Cereal and Date Loaf
Honeyed Berry and Yogurt Pots (GF) (V)
Glazed Fruit Brioche
Mini Danish Selection

MUFFINS
Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Basil and Fetta (V)
Buttermilk Apple Muffin with Cinnamon Streusel
Wholegrain, Cranberry and Pear Muffin

SCONES
Tasty Cheddar, Potato, Rosemary and Olive Scroll
Homemade Lemonade Scones with Anathoth Conserves and Labneh
Cinnamon Glazed Pumpkin Scone

SAVOURY
Breakfast Skewer – Bacon, Mushroom, Cherry Tomato and Chorizo(GF)
Pancetta, Tomato and Egg Bap
Home Smoked Salmon, Kumara Potato Hash and Chive Cream Cheese (GF)
Grilled Mushroom, Pesto and Bocconcini Tart (V)
Panzanella, Artichoke and Grilled Pepper Feta Frittata (V)
Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Egg and Salsa Verde filled Croissant
Pan Toasted Tomato, Basil and Emmental Sandwiches (V)

CHOICE OF
Please Choose
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
OR
Individual Fruit Pots (GF) (V)

European Breakfast Deli Platter

No Chef Required
$7.60 pp

Selection of Cured Meats, Artisan Cheeses and Breads with
Salad Accompaniments and Condiments

Full Chef’s Breakfast

Chef Required
$31.10 per person

ON ARRIVAL
Selection of Mini Sweet Danish and Croissants with Conserves
Fresh Fruit Platter and Individual Mini Yoghurt Pots

HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET
Heritage Style Dry Cured Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Artisan Breakfast Sausages, Hash Browns,
Herb Grilled Tomatoes, Boston Baked Beans and Ciabatta

Tea Selection and Organic Plunger Coffee

Morning / Afternoon Tea Menu

No Chef Required
$3.50 per person per selection

SAVOURY
Croissants – Salami, Tomato & Brie / Smoked Salmon & Avocado / Grilled Capsicum with

Haloumi & Pesto (V)
Pumpkin & Green Olive Scones, Caramelised Onion & Fromage Blanc
Sweet Corn, Caramelised Pepper & Herb Muffins (GF) (V)
Spiced Carrot, Courgette & Cheese Muffin (V)
Hot Smoked Salmon Quiche with Pesto & Roast Tomato
Spanish Potato, Olive & Broccoli Taco Cup (GF) (V)
Haloumi, Mint Potato Cakes with Hot Smoked Salmon (GF)
Egg Bacon, Mushroom Quiche, Tomato Salsa
Beef Sausage Roll with Red Onion and Nutmeg
Spinach, Spring Onion, Ricotta Savoury Roll, Tomato Jam
Tea Sandwich Selection

SWEET
Muffins – Orange Poppy & Pistachio / Blueberry & Lemon Curd / Pear, Ginger & Bran
Scones – Lemonade / Date, Lime & Coconut / Spiced Pumpkin & Cinnamon
Rhubarb, Coconut & Raspberry Loaf (GF)
Cranberry, Apple & Oat Loaf
Apple, Date, Apricot & Walnut Loaf (GF)
Old Fashioned Ginger Gems
Streusel Kuchen – Crunchy Walnut & Brown Sugar topped Apple Slice
Home made Cookie Selection (1 GF)
Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownie
Green Tea & Tropical Fruit Loaf
Orange & Cinnamon Syrup Cake (GF)
Walnut & Date Tea Bread
Lumberjack Cake – Coconut topped Apple & Apricot Cake
Raw Cocoa, Walnut & Date Bliss Bites (GF)

Cocktail Finger food Menus

Chef Required
$3.90 per person per selection

FARM
Smoked Duck with Plum Jelly, Baby Celery and Speculaas
Sumac and Zahtar Lamb Skewers with Tomato Achar (GF)
Peppered Venison Loin and Beetroot on Gnocchi Romaine with Shallot Jam
Ras el Hanout Lamb Slider with Baby Spinach and Mint Pesto
Chicken, Pinenut and Raisin Bisteeya Cigar
Quinoa and Oat Sable with Rare Chimichurri Beef Fillet
Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Truffle Oil
Duck Confit and Forest Mushroom Tarts with Truffle

SEA
Prawn and Watercress Sandwiches with Lemon and Cayenne
Prawn Cakes with Tomato Chilli jam (GF)
Tamarind, Palm Sugar Prawn Cutlet with Micro Coriander (GF)
Sake Marinated Salmon, Quince, Tangelo and Coriander Essence Rice Paper (GF)
Soy and Ginger Salmon Skewers (GF)
Mini Chermoula Tuna Burger, Preserved Lemon and Crème Fraiche
Lemon Smoked Scallops with Chilli Pancetta (GF)

GARDEN
Slow Roast Tomato, Bocconcini and Bruschetta with Pesto and Parmesan
Blackened Eggplant and Whipped Chevre Gougere
Green Pea and Ginger Herbed Tartlet with Hazelnut and Mint Salsa
Crisp Potato and Beetroot Rostii, Olive, Basil and Raisin Tapenade (GF)
Mini Caponata Pizza with Parmesan, Thyme and Olives
Roast Pumpkin, Spinach, Ricotta and Pinenut Empanada
Potato, Mint and Feta Pancake with Imam Biyaldi (GF)

SWEET
Mini Lemon, Ricotta and Almond Cakes (GF)
Raspberry and Rose Petit Meringues with Orange Crème (GF)
Plum and Chocolate Brulee Tart
Classic Pecan and Maple Spiced Tart
Frangelico and Cacao Truffles (GF)
Opera Cake – Dark Chocolate and Coffee layered Almond Sponge
Lemon Meringue Tartlets

Platter Menu

No Chef Required
(10 pax)

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER - $58.00
Today’s selection of fresh fruits with Passionfruit Yoghurt Sauce

ARTISAN SANDWICH PLATTER
Morning Tea Size   $70.00
Lunch Size          $117.00
Selection of Wraps, Petit Clubs and Mini filled Baguettes
(GF available on request – surcharge applies)

SWEET NIBBLES PLATTER – 3pp $52.50
A selection of daily baked delights (includes GF options)

Cocktail Hour Platters

No Chef Required
$123.00 per platter (10 pax)

Approximately 4 pieces per portion
The following items are an indication of platter content; items may vary according to season.

MOROCCAN
Saffron fish cakes, Lamb and fig Cigars, Bastilla chicken Phyllo, Harissa Chicken Drumettes,
Chermoula marinated fish, Cumin, fennel and cinnamon spiced pumpkin, Spicy Minced beef
kebabs

EURO
Cured Meats and Seafood, Grilled Vegetables, Pepperdews, Dolmades, Duck and Cognac Pate
with Home made Chutney and Pickles and Bruschetta and Crusty French Breads

VEGETARIAN
Feta and Chickpea Fritters, Vegetable Pakora, Grilled Artichokes, Feta stuffed Peppadews,
Roast Tomato and Fennel Bruschetta, Pumpkin and lentil Kofta, Crisp Vegetable rice paper rolls,
Cabbage and Chive Dim Sum, Roast Cauliflower and Kumara Frittata

WHOLE HOT SMOKED SALMON FILLETS
Muscavoda, Horseradish, Juniper and Lime Glazed Home Smoked Salmon served with Tomato
Chilli Jam and Kumara Sourdough

Gourmet Bar Snacks

$41.00 per platter (10 pax)

Horipito and Sundried Tomato Pita Crisps, Baked Garlic and Herb Bread Sticks, Paprika and
Parmesan Popcorn, Soy Honey and Sesame Roasted Nuts, Pretzels

Cocktail Hour Platters (Chef Required)

Chef Required
$123.00 per platter (10 pax)

Approximately 4 pieces per portion
The following items are an indication of platter content; items may vary according to season.

FUSION TASTES
Dim Sums, Crisp Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls, Black Bean Squid, Cajun chicken wings, Cumin
spiced Salmon Skewers, Greek Beef Balls, Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls

KIWIANA
Mini Steak and Cheese Pie, Fish Goujons and Potato Wedges, Lamb Burger, Garlic and Herb
Bread Sticks, Asparagus Rolls, Mussel and Courgette Fritters, Smoked Fish Tart, Sausage Rolls

LATIN AMERICA
Pambazo, Beef Empanada, Guacamole, Gorditas, Shrimp Tostadas, Refried Beans with Taco,
Chicken Mole Skewer, Sopaipallas, Onion and Olive Enchiladas, Red onion Tamatillo Salsa

Premium Platters

No Chef Required
$135.00 per platter (10 pax)

PREMIUM RED WINE PLATTER
Smoked and Roasted Duck, Pate, Fennel Salami, Caramelised Cipollini, Pancetta Pastry Sticks,
Olives, Mushroom Babujuans, , Sun blush Tomatoes, Pepperdews, Washed Rind and Blue
Cheese, Grilled Artichokes, Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Grilled Sour Dough and Bruschetta.

PREMIUM WHITE WINE PLATTER
Prosciutto, Roasted artichokes, Feta, Grilled Prawns, Pepperdews, Baba Ganoush, Green
Olives, Brie, Chutney, Grilled Red Peppers Smoked Mussels, Lemon and Garlic Seared Squid
with Baguette and Puglia.

Artisan Cheese Platter

No Chef Required
$88.00 per platter (10 portions)

With Oatcakes, Crackers, Knackerbord and Accompaniments

Standing Fork Food

Chef Required
$9.40 per person per selection

Roast Chickpeas, Cauliflower and Ginger with Baby Spinach, Toasted Pepita
Tamarind Glazed Vegetable, Peppers, Feta, Rocket Haloumi
Broccoli, Baby Beet, Spring Onion, Grilled Baby Carrots, Orange, Mustard & Miso Dressing
Fennel Seed Lamb, Cannellini Beans, Courgette, Radish, Cashew and Mint
Grilled Ras el Hanout Lamb, Freekeh, Walnuts, Chard, Rosemary Mushrooms & Tahini Labneh
Orange Glazed Ham, Kumara Roasted with Maple and Sumac, Poppy Seed and Sesame Yoghurt
Grilled Lemon Chicken, Oregano, Cucumber, Roast Tomato, Black Olives
Duck with Poached Balsamic Figs, walnuts, Grapes, Vinagre de Jerez, and Quinoa
Sesame Glazed Beef Balls, Coriander and Chilli Rice Salad, Cucumber Pickle
Seared Salmon, Buckwheat, Avocado and Watercress Salad with Nori and Black Sesame Salt
Sancho Prawns, Miso Roasted Artichoke and Kumara, Garlic Ume Dressing
Manis Beef Sirloin, Roast Pumpkin, Sweet Aubergine, Shiitake, Herbed Horseradish Mascarpone
and Parmesan

Supper Size

Chef Required
$5.30 per person per selection
Chinese Steamed Hoisin Pork Belly Sandwich
Jerk Fish Taco, Pinto Beans, Guajillo Chiles, Slaw and Avocado
Pambazos of Chorizo, Mexican Salsa and Potato
Mini Steak Burger, With Salsa Verde and Caramelised Onion

Supper Carvery

Chef Required
One selection meat
$11.10 per person
Two selections meat
$12.30 per person
Rosemary and Paprika Roasted Beef Sirloin
Chilli and Mint Grilled Butterflied Lamb Leg
Palm Sugar, Lime and Ginger Glazed Champagne Ham

SERVED WITH
Home-made Condiments, Sliced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Gourmet Salad Leaves, Pickles,
Cheese with Scottish Oat Baps and Artisan Bread Rolls

SALAD CARTONS TO COMPLIMENT YOUR CARVERY
$4.10 each

Classic Caesar Salad
Broccoli Slaw with Fetta, Toasted Seeds and Miso Dressing
Vine Tomato, Cucumber, Capsicum and Olive Salad with Oregano Dressing
Green Bean, Roasted Pepper, Pinenut and Caramelised Onion Salad
Turmeric and Cumin Roast Potatoes
Tamarind Roast Vegetables with Baby Spinach and Toasted Pepita
Gourmet Potatoes with Cucumber, Spring Onion and Wholegrain Mustard Yoghurt Dressing

Buffet Lunch and Dinner Menu

Chef required
Option 1, Canapes / 2 mains, $56.00 per person
Option 2, Canapes / 3 mains, $65.00 per person
Option 3, Canapes / 4 mains, $68.00 per person

CHOICE OF 3 CANAPES FROM THE FOLLOWING
Lemon Glazed Chicken Skewer (GF) - Mini Beef Burger with Tomato Chilli Jam – Risotto, Spinach and
Fetta Cakes (GF)(V) – Lamb and Harissa Savoury – Smoked Salmon and Basil Tartlet –
Courgette and Sundried Tomato Fritter (V)

COMES WITH
Wild Wheat Artisan Bread Selection with Oils

MAINS
Feta and Harissa Roasted Chicken with Farro, Mint and Wolf Berry Salad
Fijian Rum Chicken with Roast Pumpkin and Sage
Pacific Glazed Beef Sirloin, with Rosemary Baked Agria Potatoes and Oranges
Pear-Marinated Leg of Lamb, Sumac and Honey Kumara and Rocket
Roast Ras el Hanout Lamb, Gnocchi Romaine, Vine Tomatoes and Watercress
Cuban Citrus Marinated Pork Loin, Baked Apples, Parsnip and Leeks
Seared Salmon with Pesto, Green Beans, New Potatoes and Radicchio
Marakesh Tuna Loin, Kumara, Tomato, Broccoli Florets with Toasted Sunflower Seeds

A SELECTION OF THREE SEASONAL VEGETABLES AND SALADS WILL BE SERVED TO
COMPLIMENT YOUR MAINS – CHEFS SELECTION

Desserts – choice of

One Dessert   $4.70pp
Two Desserts   $7.00pp
Three desserts $9.40pp

Apple, Pecan and Pinenut Torte with Cinnamon Cream Fraiche
Coconut Cream, Lemongrass and Ginger Tart
Orange and Lemon Catalan Cream, Praline Wafer (GF)
Chocolate Sabayon Tart with Thyme Poached Berries
Roasted Rhubarb, Apple and Cherry with Vanilla Mousse (GF)
Spiced Bread with Red Wine Poached Pears
Dark Chocolate and Black Doris Plum Brownie with Salted Caramel Sauce
Petit Dessert Platter – selection of freshly baked sweets

Cheese Platters

$8.80 pp

Artisan Cheese Selection with Oatcakes and Accompaniments
Award winning Kapiti Kikorangi with Honey Walnut Cake and Fresh Pears
Grana Padano with Balsamic Figs and Knackerbord
Tea Selection and Organic Plunger Coffee

Summer BBQ Menu

Chef required
Option 1, Canapes / 2 mains, $55.00 per person
Option 2, Canapes / 3 mains, $61.00 per person
Option 3, Canapes / 4 mains, $65.00 per person

CHOICE OF 3 CANAPES FROM THE FOLLOWING
Lemon Glazed Chicken Skewer (GF) - Mini Beef Burger with Tomato Chilli Jam – Risotto, Spinach
and Fetta Cakes (GF)(V) – Lamb and Harissa Savoury – Smoked Salmon and Basil Tartlet –
Courgette and Sundried Tomato Fritter (V)

COMES WITH
Artisan Breads to Suit

MAINS
Artisan Sausages from Avon’s Butcher in Glen Innes
Grilled Lamb, with Pecorino, Herbs and Lemon and Basil Carrots
Marinated Sirloin Steaks with Charred Tomatoes and Corn Relish
Mojo Pork Cutlets with Fennel and Bay Leaf
Tahini Marinade Chicken with Honey Yoghurt Sauce
Prime Beef Burger, with Tomato Chutney, Ice Burg and Emmental
Chargrilled Tuna, Avocado Salad Toasted Corn Vinaigrette Pumpkin
BBQ Whitefish, with Tamarind, Ginger and Tomatoes
Summer Kokoda with Prawns, Kumara, Avocado and Coriander
Chermoula Chicken Skewer with Condiments
Chimmi Churri Beef Skewer with Condiments
Lamb Kofta Skewer with Condiments

A SELECTION OF THREE SEASONAL VEGETABLES AND SALADS WILL BE SERVED TO
COMPLIMENT YOUR MAINS – CHEFS SELECTION

DESSERTS – CHOICE OF

One Dessert $4.70pp
Two Desserts $7.00pp
Three desserts $9.40pp

Italian Ricotta, Dried Fruit and Nut Tart
Apple Sour Cream Pie with Caramel Cream
Chocolate, Dried Plum and Whisky Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone
Lemon and Almond Stuffed Profiteroles
Coffee and Butterscotch Roulade with Roasted Hazelnuts
Roasted Fruits with Brown Sugar Meringues
Petit Dessert Platter – selection of freshly baked sweets
Tea Selection and Organic Coffee Plunger

Christmas Buffet Menu

Chef Required
Option 1 2 mains / 1 dessert $50.00 per person
Option 2 3 mains / 2 desserts $59.00 per person
Option 3 4 mains / 3 desserts $65.00 per person

COMES WITH
Wild Wheat Artisan Bread Selection

MAINS
Palm Sugar, Lime Leaf Glazed Champagne Ham OR Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham
Moroccan Whole Roast Chicken, Honey, Grapes and Garlic, Cous Cous and Pistachio Stuffing
Black Sesame Pork Loin with Crispy Skin, Caramelised Miso Bok Choy, Sesame Honey New Potatoes
Slow Cooked Duck Leg, Turmeric and Chilli with Grilled Orange and Cos
Fennel, Herb and Polenta Crusted Salmon, Roasted Leeks, Celery and Wasabi Crème Fraiche
Char-grilled Lamb, Roast Tomato, Cannellini, Feta and Radicchio with Sumac Aioli
Parsley Spinach, Ricotta and Sundried Tomato Salmon and Gurnard “en Croute”
Chermoula Tuna, Wong Bok, Coriander, Red Onion Salad with Toasted Wild Rice
Caper, Thyme and Red Wine marinated Beef Sirloin, Horseradish Parsnips, Green Beans and Sage
Turkey – Brined Turkey with Smoked Fig and Apple Stuffing

SALADS – CHOICE OF 3
Broccoli, Asparagus and Chickpeas, with Roasted Spiced Grapes
Green Beans with Walnuts, Quinoa, Gem Lettuce and Tomato
Fennel and White Cabbage Slaw, White Soy Bean Dressing with Spring Onions
Grilled Carrot with Orange, Rocket and Macadamia, Golden Raisin and Grana Padano
Tumeric and Cumin Roasted Potatoes with Basil
Med Spiced Pumpkin and Pickled Red Onions with Rocket
Kumara roasted with Maple and Sumac, Spinach and Toasted Poppy Seed and Tahini Yoghurt
Snow pea Shoot, Radicchio, Coconut Aubergine, Dates and Feta
Grilled Corn with Truffled Ricotta, Goji, Mint and Cos
Frisee, Iceberg, Chicory, Grapefruit and Apple, Cranberries with White Balsamic and Colza Oil

DESSERTS
Peach and Nectarine Trifle with Vanilla Mascarpone with Hazelnut Wafers
Classic Christmas Pudding with Benedictine Anglaise
Basil, Lime and Strawberry Cheesecake with Strawberry Compote
Chewy Brown Sugar Meringue with Eggnog Custard
Raspberry, Pear and Almond Tart with Cinnamon Apple Caramel Sauce
Apple and Ginger Sour Cream Cake with Whisky Marmalade Oranges
Organic Plunger Coffee and Tea Selection

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