Functions
Semola Restaurant Orewa Auckland Functions
Celebrate at Semola
Whether you’re hosting an intimate family celebration in our restaurant, a cocktail party in the Whiskey Bar, or a grand event throughout our entire venue, Semola is ready to cater to all your needs.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your vision, and let us help you turn your special occasion into an unforgettable celebration.
BISTRO PLATED MENU $89 PER PERSON
TO START
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Spicy Fish Tartare
chilli paste, lime, seaweed cracker GF/DF
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Max’s burrata
heirloom tomato, olive, roasted peppers, crusty focaccia GFA/V
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Chicken Liver Parfait
red onion marmalade, olive oil crackers GFA
MAINS
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Handmade Gnocchi
caramelised onion soubise, blue cheese, brown butter hazelnut GF/V
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Leigh Fish
ginger sauce, cream cheese beignets, baby carrots, almond
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Braised Lamb Shoulder
hazelnut puree, mint salsa verde, pea, lamb bone & vadouvan sauce GF/DFA
SIDES FOR THE TABLE
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Hand Cut Red Kumara Fries
kawakawa mayo GF/DF
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Iceberg Wedge Salad
pecorino ranch dressing, toasted almond GF/V
DESSERT
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Tiramisu
dark chocolate, marsala mascarpone, espresso, cocoa V
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Meringue
Meringue lemon curd, tonka bean cream, young coconut, lemon gelato V
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Cheese board
fruit, honeycomb, preserves, crackers GFA/V
BISTRO SHARING MENU $75 PER PERSON
TO START
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Focaccia
fennel, Piwakawaka Estate olive oil, aged balsamic V/DF
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Wood-fired Olives
orange, chilli, rosemary V/GF/DF/VG
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Croquettes
ask your server for today’s flavour
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Chicken Liver Parfait
red onion marmalade, olive oil crackers GFA
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Fried Calamari
Marie Rose, lemon, pepper salt GF
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Smoked Leigh Fish Pate
pickled shallot, preserved lemon, dill, crackers GFA
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Max’s Burrata
heirloom tomato, olive, roasted peppers, crusty focaccia GFA/V
MAINS
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Coastal lamb shoulder
orange & umeboshi BBQ glaze
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Risotto
mixed mushrooms, truffle crema, chive GF/V
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Hand Cut Red Kumara Fries
kawakawa mayo GF/DF
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Iceberg Wedge Salad
pecorino ranch dressing, toasted almonds GF/V
DESSERT
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Tiramisu
dark chocolate, marsala mascarpone, espresso, cocoa V
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Cheese board
fruit, honeycomb, preserves, crackers V
FUNCTIONS | EVENTS
Our canapés are handcrafted, bite-sized delights designed for seamless, stylish dining-perfect for cocktail events, corporate functions, and celebrations.
Served as a roaming selection, they allow guests to mingle while enjoying a variety of seasonal flavours.
CLASSIC CANAPÉS $39pp
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Chicken liver parfait, brioche, marsala-soaked raisins
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Smoked fish pate, pickled shallot, preserved lemon, lavosh
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Haloumi, vine tomato, basil, cracker
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Mushroom arancini, kale pesto
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Southland cheese rolls
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Spiced lamb skewers, chilli, peanut
PREMIUM CANAPÉS $55pp
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Creamed paua, frybread, wakame
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Coconut prawns, lime mayonnaise, chilli
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Cauliflower, truffle & cheese arancini
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Milk bread, whipped feta, broad bean, mint
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Smoked duck breast, coriander, capsicum, palm sugar dressing
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Oat biscuit, brie, Pohutukawa honey, walnut mustard
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Pork rillettes, cornichon, fennel crostini
Our Fork & Walk menu offers a perfect balance between sit-down dining and cocktail-style service.
Designed for events where guests want something more substantial than canapés but without the formality of a plated meal, these generously portioned dishes are easy to enjoy while standing and socializing.
CLASSIC WALK & FORK $39pp (choose 3)
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Caramelised yoghurt, braised lamb shoulder, spiced cauliflower
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Spicy fish tartare, charred shitake, seaweed crackers
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Pork belly, brown butter apple, walnut
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Popcorn chicken, lime mayonnaise, paprika
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Risotto, forest mushrooms, truffle crema
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Gnocchi, caramelised onion soubise, blue cheese
PREMIUM WALK & FORK $55pp (choose 3)
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Squid ink tagliatelle, puttanesca, prawn, squid, oregano
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Market fish, ginger, cream cheese, carrot, almond
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Pork belly, miso custard, preserved lemon, shisho
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Gnocchi, veal bolognaise, parsnip
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Eye fillet, whipped potato, bone sauce, crispy onion
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Truffle, pea & bacon risotto, grana Padano, fried herbs
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Beef tataki, wasabi mayo, shallot, tamarind sauce
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Fish crudo, apple, celery, buttermilk
Seasonal variations may apply. A minimum order of 15 guests is required.
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