Tawharanui Lodge offers very attractive inclusive wedding packages to tailor your day and your menu to your requirements catering for all dietary and cultural requirements.
We have a minimum of 40 guests and a maximum of 100 and self-catering is unavailable.
Venue Hire Pricing:
40 – 54 guests $1995
55 – 69 guests $2995
70 – 100 guests $3995
What is included in the venue hire?
- Ceremony
- Wooden arch on the lawn
- Ceremony benches, tableware, table, chairs, linen napkins, selection of decorations & outdoor furniture
- Rustic dining tables for upto 100 guests
- Custom bridal table tailored to your bridal party
- Rustic wine barrels to use for your cake stand and cutting station. Silver knife included.
- Two easels for your signage and seating plan
- Car parking for guests on-site
- Set up and pack down
- Staff
- Sound system & microphone
- Wedding coordinator on the day
- List of recommended vendors (celebrant, photographers, florists, hair & makeup artists, wedding cakes)
Gourmet BBQ Package
$115pp / ($175pp including all inclusive 4hr drinks package.)
The drinks package can be extended at $15pp per hour.
Canapes (choose 4 canapes)
- Smoked salmon, chive cream, capers or Roast beef, horseradish on mini toasts.
Spiced meatballs. BBQ hoisin sauce, sesame. - Fish goujons, tartare sauce
- Flat bread, Caramalised red onion and feta
- Thai prawn cakes, dipping sauce
- Arancini, garlic aioli
- Polenta bites, spicy salsa
- Crispy pork won ton, soy
Salads (choose 3 salads)
- Green seasonal salad
- Honey mustard creamy slaw
- Asian slaw, crispy noodles, roasted peanuts, tangy Vietnamese dressing
- Orzo pasta, spinach, pine nuts, roasted orange kumara and capsicum, lemon herb vinaigrette
- Wild rice salad, rocket, cranberries, pistachio, orange vinaigrette
- Corn Salad, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, fresh herb dressing
*Garlic dinner rolls are included*
Hot Dishes
- Maple glazed champagne ham with selection of mustards
- Crispy roast potatoes
- Choose two additional dishes:
- Mediterranean spit roasted NZ lamb
- Whole scotch fillet slow roasted over charcoal
- Pork slow roasted, crackling, apple sauce
- Bacon wrapped chicken thighs, cranberry stuffing
Optional Extras
- House smoked salmon fillets, caper butter sauce – $6.00pp
- Stir fried garlic and ginger prawns – $5.00pp
Dessert
- Desserts served with Wedding Cake
- Tea & Coffee
- Choose 3 additional desserts:
- Classic cheesecake of choice
- Decadent chocolate brownie, whipped cream, raspberry sherbet
- Mini pavlova, whipped cream, seasonal fruit
- Lemon curd tarts, whipped cream, blueberries
Relaxed Food Truck Menu
**Perfect if you’re looking for a more relaxed vibe**
Pricing
$65pp // $125pp includes all-inclusive 4 hour drinks package
Canapés (Choose 4 canapés)
- Smoked salmon, chive cream, capers or roast beef, horseradish on mini toasts
- Spiced meatballs, BBQ hoisin sauce, sesame
- Fish goujons, tartare sauce
- Flatbread, caramelised red onion and feta
- Thai prawn cakes, dipping sauce
- Arancini, garlic aioli
- Polenta bites, spicy salsa
- Crispy pork wonton, soy
Main
- Smash burgers – toasted brioche buns, two beef patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, burger sauce
- Crispy fries
- Creamy honey mustard slaw
Dessert
- Desserts served with Wedding Cake
- Tea & Coffee
- Choose two additional desserts:
- Classic cheesecake of choice
- Decadent chocolate brownie, whipped cream, raspberry sherbet
- Mini pavlova, whipped cream, seasonal fruit
- Lemon curd tarts, whipped cream, blueberries
Supper
- Selection of savouries
The drinks package can be extended at $15pp per hour.
We have a selection of local and imported beer, a selection of NZ sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot gris, rose, pinot noir, and french sparkling. Non-alcholic beverages are also available.
Alternatively, you may wish to run a cash bar or tab. We are flexible with these arrangements and can discuss the best option that may suit you.
We have breakfast available for guests staying the night of the wedding and for those who wish to return the next day.
Continental breakfast & full cooked breakfast including bacon, eggs, kransky, hash browns, coffee, tea & juice.