Here is a sample of the sumptuous cuisine that our Chef is creating at The Lodge this year. Individual items on the Menu will change from time to time, depending on the availability of the freshest produce and dining trends.

Canapes
nightly selection of the "Chef's Daily Delights" served at the Bar from 6:00 pm

Dinner Menu 1

Chicken, potato and leek soup, topped with fried eschallots

Salad of goat's cheese, lavender honey, baby beets, chervil and fresh asparagus

Roasted pork belly with warm potato salad, braised red cabbage and caraway jus

Espresso poached pears, Kahlua tiramisu with almond praline

Dinner Menu 2

Antipasto platter with a selection of smoked meats, vegetables, olives and house-baked ale bread

Risotto of prawns, sugar snaps and semi-dried tomato topped with parmesan chips

Braised lamb shanks, cheese and spinach pie, stuffed tomato and tzatziki

Sticky date pudding with frangelico butterscotch sauce

Dinner Menu 3
WHITE CHRISTMAS

Fondue with a trio of Australian cheese, crisp vegetables, cured meats and sourdough

Festive Christmas buffet with a selection of roast meats, vegetables and condiments

Rum and raisin bread & butter pudding with warm custard

Dinner Menu 4

Roasted pumpkin and sage soup topped with sour cream and chives

Cajun spiced Wagyu beef, caponate, smoked eggplant and crisp lavosh

Chicken breast with grilled polenta, tomato and basil salad, topped with roasted capsicum aioli

Chocolate and peanut butter cheese cake with ice cream

Dinner Menu 5

Seafood chowder topped with chorizo sausage

Fried brie, rocket and pear salad with tomato chutney and aged balsamic

Roasted veal sirloin on mushroom and thyme risotto topped with roasted garlic jus and parsnip chips

Cherry, Chambord and white chocolate creme brulée with biscotti

Dinner Menu 6

Selection of home-made dips, chicken liver pâté, cheese and ciabatta

Salt and pepper squid, Peking duck and snow pea salad, wasabi aioli and chilli jam

Beef cheek pie with smoked cheese mash and green beans

Salted chocolate and caramel tart with brown butter ice cream

Dinner Menu 7

Bacon and split pea soup topped with crisp pork crackling

Crab and corn fritters layered with smoked salmon, fennel, horeseradish and sour cream

Atlantic salmon, Thai green curry broth and jasmine rice

Selection of Australian cheese with seasonal fruit

If you love food, then The Lodge is THE place to stay. Match our fabulous menu with wine from our extensive cellar selection and you're assured of an amazing dining experience.