Catering
From buffet spreads and roving canapés to elegant multi-course sit-down dinners, our catering partner Blanco Horner delivers exceptional menus designed to impress and delight every guest.
Jump to: Breakfast, morning & afternoon tea | Conference | Cocktail | Dinner | Beverage
Adelaide Town Hall is where history meets hospitality.
Our caterer Blanco Horner has a range of Australian menu packages underpinned by a focus on clean, fresh, sustainable and ethically farmed local produce.
Working with local meat and seafood farmers who deliver fresh, chemical-free goods direct to the kitchen, ensuring supreme quality.
Adapting to seasonal changes keeps the menu as fresh as possible and allows our chefs to get creative with menus and produce to deliver impressive dishes.
Our menus
Breakfast, coffee and morning & afternoon tea
Our menu covers everything from hearty hot breakfasts to quality espresso, plus sweet and savoury bites perfect for any break.
Seated Hot Breakfast ($45 per person)
TO START
Freshly brewed coffee, a selection of boutique teas and orange juice
ON TABLE
Freshly baked Danish pastries or
Coconut chia pudding with poached fruit, pepita and sunflower seed crumble vg + gf
FOLLOWED BY SEATED BREAKFAST PLATE
Double smoked bacon, poached free range eggs, roasted tomatoes, sautéed Swiss brown mushrooms, smashed avocado, toasted sourdough bread
Stand Up Buffet Breakfast ($40 per person)
- Freshly brewed coffee, a selection of boutique teas and orange juice
- Freshly baked Danish pastries
- Coconut chia pudding with poached fruit, pepita and sunflower seed crumble vegan + gf
- Caramelised onion, thyme & feta quiche v
- Egg and bacon breakfast slider, tomato relish
Espresso Coffee
Espresso coffee made to order POA
Coffee Breaks
Freshly brewed Vittoria coffee, a selection of boutique teas, orange juice
- On arrival ($9pp)
- 1/2 Day continuous service ($15pp)
- Full day continuous service ($19pp)
Sweet Selections ($7.5 per item)
- Buttermilk scones with Beerenberg raspberry jam and cream Chantilly nf
- Fresh baked Danish pastries
- Portuguese custard tart
- Wattle seed and Davidson plum tea cake nf
- Coconut chia pudding with macerated berries, pepita and sunflower seed crumble vegan + gf
Savoury Selections ($7.5 per item)
- Pork, fennel & caramelised apple sausage roll nf
- Sesame bagel, peppercorn smoked Tasmanian salmon, dill crème fraiche, preserved lemon nf
- Pumpkin, spinach, and fetta quiche, onion jam, rocket nf
- Barossa smoked bacon, sunny side up free-range egg breakfast slider, tomato relish nf
- Croque monsieur, bechamel, smoked ham, Alexandrina cheddar nf
Coffee & Tea break with a sweet treat ($14 per person)
- Freshly brewed coffee, a selection of boutique teas and orange juice
- Chef’s selection of a sweet treat
Conference catering
From large all-day conferences to small workshop lunches, our menu covers everything from hearty meals to small bites.
All day catering ($70 per person, Minimum 50 guests)
- Continuous service of freshly brewed coffee, a selection of boutique teas
- Morning tea and afternoon tea
Working lunch includes:
- Daily selection of sandwiches
- Selection of two daily salads
- Orange juice, still and sparkling water
- Healthy treat
Happy hour ($40 per person)
Perfect for post conference networking
Includes 1 hour of drinks and Chef’s selection of canapes
Working lunch ($45 per person)
House made artisanal breads and wraps (choice of three)
- Chicken Waldorf, chicken, mayonnaise, crisp apple, celery, walnuts df
- Roasted beef, mustard pickle, baby spinach, cheddar cheese, Spanish onion nf
- Double smoke ham, sundried tomato, provolone, basil pesto, rocket nf
- Egg, chive, toasted sesame and kewpie mayonnaise
- Peppercorn smoked Tasmanian salmon, dill crème fraiche, preserved lemon nf
Salads (choice of two)
- Roasted butternut pumpkin, aged balsamic, toasted seeds, shaved pecorino romano, fried sage gf
- Continental cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh mint, dill seed dressing, ricotta salata gf
- Roasted cauliflower, cumin, celery, raisins, toasted walnuts, chives, yoghurt gf
- Royal Blue potato, baby spinach, shallot, chives, honey and mustard dressing gf
- Soba noodles, snow peas, Chinese cabbage, ginger and sesame dressing df
- Savoy cabbage, heirloom radish, red pepper, parmesan and champagne vinegar gf + nf
Includes
- Healthy treat
- Orange juice, still and sparkling water
Buffet lunch ($55 per person)
Main platters (choice of two)
- Salmon, vegetable and smoked speck cassoulet, dill, lemon cream sauce (gf + nf)
- Oven roasted lemon thyme chicken Ballantine, spiced pumpkin puree, jus gras (gf + nf)
- Lamb rump, herbed pearl couscous and compressed cucumber, sumac yoghurt (nf)
- Honey glazed duck breast, pickled pumpkin, date and almond couscous, duck fat jus gras (df)
- Roasted pork belly, celeriac mash, braised fennel, apple puree, watercress chimichurri (gf + nf + df)
- Flank steak, creamy olive oil pomme puree, bone jus (gf + nf + df)
Upgrade to Scotch Fillet + $5
Upgrade to Eye Fillet + $10
Salads (choice of two)
- Soba noodles, snow peas, Chinese cabbage, ginger and sesame dressing (df)
- Roast butternut pumpkin, aged balsamic, toasted seeds, shaved pecorino Romano, fried sage (v + gf)
- Continental cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh mint, dill seed dressing, ricotta salata (v + gf)
- Roast cauliflower, cumin, celery, raisins, toasted walnuts, chives, yoghurt (v + gf)
- Royal Blue potato, baby spinach, shallot, chives, honey and mustard dressing (v + gf)
- Savoy cabbage, heirloom radish, red pepper, parmesan and champagne vinegar (gf + nf)
Includes
- Healthy treat
- Orange juice, still and sparkling water
Add extra
- Soft drinks ($4 per person)
- Fresh fruit platters ($4 per person)
Cocktail menu
For those seeking canapés and nibbles for roving and networking events, our cocktail menu offers a delicious selection.
Pre-Event (1 Hour, $18 per person)
- Heirloom beetroot tarte tatin, whipped ricotta, preserved lemon & chives nf
- Ponzu marinated tuna, toasted sesame aioli, chilli & wakame on nori nf + gf
- Marinated & charred beef, toasted brioche, pickled shallot & confit garlic aioli nf
*This package pricing is exclusively available when combined with a seated lunch or dinner experience. For stand-alone, one-hour events, the package is priced at $22.50 per person.
Networking Event (2 Hours, $48 per person)
- Heirloom beetroot tarte tatin, whipped ricotta, preserved lemon & chives nf
- Ponzu marinated tuna, toasted sesame aioli, chilli & wakame on nori nf + gf
- Cucumber, hummus, fried chickpea, pomegranate, shiso & shaved macadamia vegan + gf
- Pumpkin arancini, sage, smoked almond and mozzarella & confit garlic emulsion gf
- Pork, fennel and caramelised apple sausage roll & tomato relish nf
- Marinated & charred beef, toasted brioche, pickled shallot & confit garlic aioli nf
- Wattle seed blini, pepper smoked salmon, crème fraiche & salmon roe nf
Additions
Canape options
- Additional canape ($7.5 per item)
- Additional substantial canape ($10 per item)
Dessert ($7.5 per item)
- Spiced apple tart, vanilla custard & torched meringue gf
- Chocolate cannoli, roasted hazelnut & coco nibs powdered vanilla sugar
- Crème brûlée profiterole, crème patisserie filling & torched brûlée nf
Celebration dinner (4 Hours, $95 per person)
- Heirloom beetroot tarte tatin, whipped ricotta, preserved lemon & chives nf
- Ponzu marinated tuna, toasted sesame aioli, chilli & wakame on nori nf + gf
- Cucumber, hummus, fried chickpea, pomegranate, shiso & shaved macadamia vegan + gf
- Pumpkin arancini, sage, smoked almond and mozzarella & confit garlic emulsion gf
- Pork, fennel and caramelised apple sausage roll & tomato relish nf
- Marinated & charred beef, toasted brioche, pickled shallot & confit garlic aioli nf
- Wattle seed blini, pepper smoked salmon, crème fraiche & salmon roe nf
- SA poached prawn rillette, brioche torpedo roll, lime & black pepper crisp nf
- Beef burger, cheddar cheese, house Zuni pickles & burger sauce nf
Desserts
- Spiced apple tart, vanilla custard & torched meringue gf
- Chocolate cannoli, roasted hazelnut & coco nibs powdered vanilla sugar
- Crème brûlée profiterole, crème patisserie filling & torched brûlée nf
Dinner menu
Thoughtfully curated for conferences, corporate functions and special events, our dinner menu brings together quality ingredients, polished service and a memorable dining experience.
Antipasto platters (shared, $22 per person)
- Capocollo, prosciutto, casalingo, arancini, marinated red and green tomato, burrata, grilled zucchini, capsicum, olives, grilled focaccia
Entree Selection
- Raw marinated king fish, lemon verbena compressed apple, miso emulsion & sea succulents gf + nf + df
- Brown sugar and salt rubbed chicken thigh, curried carrot puree & Thai herb salad gf + nf + df
- Master stock pork belly, soy greens, xo sauce, peanut & pork scratching crumb gf + df
- Honey glazed duck breast, pickled pumpkin, date and almond couscous & duck fat jus gras df
- Whipped ricotta, roasted tomato, hot honey, fresh basil & toasted focaccia nf
Pasta
- Spinach and ricotta cannelloni, Napolitana sauce, arugula & parmesan salad gf + nf
- Casarecce pasta, slow cooked beef ragu, parmesan & parsley nf
- Rigatoni pasta, mushroom cream sauce, parmesan & truffle oil nf
- Pancetta and pea gnocchi, onion and parmesan cream sauce & chives nf
Main course selection
- Koji roasted salmon, lemon myrtle & green pea risotto with native sea succulents gf + df + nf
- Roasted chicken breast, pumpkin, thyme & buckwheat risotto, mustard cream sauce gf + nf
- Seared lamb rump, buttered potato puree & peperonata gf + nf + df
- Spiced duck breast, yellow curry sauce, bok choy & curry leaf gf + nf + df
- Roasted pork belly, celeriac mash, braised fennel & watercress gf + nf
- Eye fillet, cauliflower puree, crushed kipfler potato & chimmi churri gf + nf + df
All main courses served with shared
- Savoy cabbage, heirloom radish, red pepper, parmesan & champagne vinegar gf + nf
Dessert selection
- Chocolate marquise, salt and pepper strawberries, chocolate wafer & creme fraiche nf
- Coconut and white chocolate ganache, fresh grapes, lime & yuzu dehydrated meringue gf + nf
- Red wine poached pear, salted caramel cremeux, biscoff crumble & pear crisp nf
- Honey and wattle seed cheesecake, ginger shortbread & Davidson plum nf
- Cheese Plate, Onkaparinga Brie or Alexandria Cheddar, Quandong paste & toasted fruit loaf
Includes
- Freshly brewed Vittoria coffee and a selection of boutique tea
Menu pricing
| 2 courses | $75 per person |
| 3 courses | $95 per person |
| Share platter (mains, two choices) | +$12 per person |
| Choice entree (per choice) | +$10 per person |
| Choice mains (per choice) | +$12 per person |
| Choice dessert (per choice) | +$10 per person |
| Alternate drop (per choice) | +$10 per person |
Additions
| Children's meal (under 10 years, includes main course, dessert and beverages) | $55 per person |
| Live food stations/grazing table/cheese platters | POA |
| Haigh's Chocolate Slab (3kg of South Australian couverture chocolate. We provide a hammer and chisel for your guests to chip off their own piece of decadence) | $400 per slab |
Beverage menu
Elevate your event with beverage packages designed to suit every occasion.
- NV Bremerton “Dulcie” Sparkling
- Bremerton “Betty Lu” Sauvginion Blanc
- Bremerton “Racy” Rose
- Bremerton “Tamblyn” Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Merlot
- Coopers Pale Ale, Coopers Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- The Hills Cider
- Soft drinks, orange juice, water
| 2 hours | $39 per person |
| 3 hours | $46 per person |
| 4 hours | $53 per person |
| 5 hours | $60 per person |
| Additional hours (1 hour) | $7 per person |
- NV Bremerton “Dulcie” Sparkling
- Bremerton Vermentino
- Bremerton Fiano
- Bremerton Tempranillo Graciano
- Bremerton “Selkirk” Shiraz
- Coopers Pale Ale, Coopers Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- The Hills Cider
- Soft drinks, orange juice, water
| 2 hours | $46 per person |
| 3 hours | $55 per person |
| 4 hours | $64 per person |
| 5 hours | $73 per person |
| Additional hours (1 hour) | $9 per person |
- Tarot NV Prosecco
- Tarot Rose
- Tarot Pinot Grigio
- Tarot Grenache
- Coopers Pale Ale, Coopers Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- The Hills Cider
- Soft drinks, orange juice, water
| 2 hours | $39 per person |
| 3 hours | $46 per person |
| 4 hours | $53 per person |
| 5 hours | $60 per person |
| Additional hours (1 hour) | $7 per person |
- NV Palmetto, Blanc De Blanc, South Australia
- Very Special Riesling, Clare Valley
- Acme Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills
- Acme Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills
- Very Special Shiraz, McLaren Vale
- Coopers Pale Ale, Coopers Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- The Hills Cider
- Soft drinks, orange juice, water
| 2 hours | $46 per person |
| 3 hours | $55 per person |
| 4 hours | $64 per person |
| 5 hours | $73 per person |
| Additional hours (1 hour) | $9 per person |
Spirits Bar ($6 per person)
- Client supplies x3 varieties of spirits
- Blanco Horner to provide bar service, glassware, fruit garnishes & mixes
- To be served conjunction with a beverage package
- Opened and served after main course only until 30 mins prior to completion of event
- Coopers Pale Ale, Coopers Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro
- The Hills Cider
- Soft drinks, orange juice, water
| 1 hour | $25 per person |
| 1.5 hours | $27.50 per person |
| 2 hours | $30 per person |
| 3 hours | $35 per person |
| 4 hours | $40 per person |
| Additional hours (1 hour) | $5 per person |
