Author Archives: Vatel Restaurant

New Year’s Eve at Vatel

Tuesday 31 December 2024

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Dégustation Menu

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Dear all

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and we are starting to get inquiries about that particular evening.

We will be offering two seatings on that particular night:

First seating from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm and Second seating from 8.15 pm to end of night

Booking is essential via email at eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au or 91813961 or BEST text Philippe direct on 0419 636 304.

Please indicate which seating you would like to go for at the time of your booking

A text will be sent the day before for you to confirm your attendance

Looking forward to seeing you all on the night !

Please find below the menu for Sunday 31 December 2023.

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Duck Parfait
Pear and ginger chutney, preserves and crostini
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Blue swimmer crab souffle
Seasonal leaves
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Slow cooked Scotch fillet
Red wine and grain mustard jus, Paris mash
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Passion fruit tart
Vanilla bean ice cream

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$98.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50 per person

Book now to ensure your place at this event.

For bookings:
Telephone (02) 9181 3961
SMS 0419 636 304
Email eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au

Please reserve your table early as we have been booked out for the past few years on this occasion.

Looking forward to see you all, and in the meantime Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year!

Christmas Party at Vatel

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT VATEL!

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Join us for our Annual Christmas Party at Vatel with Peter and Marie from Viva the Duo with Corinne Andrews!

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Looking forward to seeing you all and don’t forget, a Santa Hat is “de rigueur” for the night!

In 1889 the French Government inaugurated what would be one of the most recognized monuments in the World, The Eiffel Tower!

We will revisit this period of French history during our Christmas Party!

Arrival from 6.30.00/6.45 pm for 7.00 pm start.

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Set Menu

MOOLOOLABA KING PRAWNS
Nicois salad and lime dressing
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ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Forest mushroom and cognac sauce, Paris mash
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YULE LOG
Chocolate and Hazelnut variation

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$85.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.50 per person

Book now to ensure your place at this event.

For bookings:

SMS Philipppe on 0419 636 304
Email eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au

Bastille Night at Vatel

 Saturday 13 July 2024

 

Bastille Day is fast approaching, and we will keep with the tradition, once again, of making it a memorable and fun night of fine food and entertainment with our musicians Peter and Mary from Viva the Duo!

This year we will celebrate the life of Josephine Baker, one of the most celebrated performers

heading the revues of the Folies Bergeres in Paris during the Roaring Twenties

We will organize a friendly Banana dance competition at Vatel!( accoutrement provided!)

You are welcome to join us from 6.30/6.45 for 7.00 pm start

Booking is essential. SMS Philippe on 0419 636 304

Looking forward to seeing you all again!

We will send you a text for you to confirm your booking and number of guests the day before.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

BASTILLE NIGHT AT VATEL

 

Set Menu

Hors d’oeuvre

Tomato and black bean with melba Toast

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Cassolette “de la Mer”

Medley of seafood with Gruyere “ au gratin”

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Beef Wellington

Beef tenderloin cooked in Puff pastry, truffle jus

Side of Paris mash

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Arlequin

Almond macarons and raspberry sorbet

Enjoy the evening with our musicians, Peter and Mary from Viva the Duo!!

4 course meal – $95.00

BYO Wine only, Corkage – $6.50 per person

 

 

Regional Dinner: Normandy

REGIONAL DINNER

 

Wednesday 5 June 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I will be hosting a regional dinner Wednesday 5 June on Normandy.

Please find below the menu for the evening.
Dinner will be served at 7.00pm sharp.

SMS Philippe on 0419 636 304

We will commemorate  D Day …

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Croquette de Camembert
Camembert fritter, pear and ginger chutney, mesclum leaves
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Sole au Cidre
lemon sole cooked in cider, Pilaf rice and braised leeks
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Tarte Tatin
Apple tart and vanilla bean ice cream
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$72.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.00 per person

Les Vacances de Mr Vatel!

Les Vacances de Mr Vatel!

 

Thursday 21 March 2024

 

Early January I went back to France with my partner Natasha

For the first time  I enjoyed the many visits and places I saw with a tourist eye , something I would like to share with you all. Expect anecdotes and special tips on traveling to France!

You are welcome to join us from 6.45 pm for 7.00 PM start on Thursday 21 March

Booking via SMS to Philippe on 0419 636 304

Looking forward to seeing you all!

 

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Vichyssoise

Leek and potato soup finish with Blue swimmer crab and fresh herbs

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Assiette du pecheur

Seared barramundi and Jervis Bay Mussels, Pilaf rice, sauce ravigote

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Tarte aux fraises

Strawberry tart and yoghurt sorbet

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$72.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.00 per person

Valentine’s at Vatel

Dear all,

Join us to celebrate Valentine’s at Vatel 2024!
We are offering a four course Degustation for the occasion.

We will be offering two seatings on that particular night:
First seating from 5.30/ 6 pm to 8.00 pm and
Second seating from 8.15 pm to end of night.

Bookings are essential
via email at: eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au
or phone: (02) 9181 3961
or BEST text Philippe direct on 0419 636 304

Please indicate which seating you would like to go for at the time of your booking.
I will send you a text the day before, for you to reconfirm your booking.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the night!

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Wednesday 14 February 2024

Four course Menu

Appetizer
Sugar cured Atlantic salmon, cucumber salad
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Pissaladiere
Tomato tart with confit onion, burrata and basil
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Twice Roasted Pork belly
Wilted spinach, Paris mash, sauce ravigote
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Chocolate Variation
Milk chocolate layers, raspberry ice cream

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$85.00 per person
BYO Wine only
Corkage – $6.00 per person

Regional Dinner: Le Berry

Thursday 23 March 2023

Dinner will be served at 7.30 pm sharp.
There will be a cooking demonstration as well as a presentation on the region.

Bookings are essential SMS Philippe  on 0419 636 304
You can also book online at eat@vatelrestaurant.com.au
Please provide a mobile number, and number of guests.

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Regional Menu


Creme de lentilles verte aux Truffes

Green lentils soup with Black Truffles and croutons
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Porc au Cidre
Cider braised Pork, cabbage fricassee, pommes Chateau
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Le Poirat
Pear tart, ginger and cinnamon ice cream

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$70.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.00 per person

Classical Tunes with Stuart Farrance

Dear all,

I would like to invite you all to join us for an evening of Classics Tunes on Thursday 27 October with Stuart Farrance

Stuart has been a trusted and attentive Maitre D’ at Vatel for years . He is a man of many talents including being classically trained as a musician!

Previously Stuart has performed professionally as a pianist in many of Sydney’s venues such as the Intercontinental hotel, Opera house to name a few.

He will be playing hits from the 40’s onwards during this very special evening!

Booking via SMS to Philippe on 0419 636 304

Dinner will be served at 7.30 pm sharp.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

CLASSICAL TUNES
With Stuart Farrance

Thursday 27 October 2022

Buckwheat Galette

Seafood savoury crepe with mesclum leaves

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Beef Vigneron

Slow cooked Black Angus in red wine with bacon and mushroom
Macaroni cheese and Grilled Fennel

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Raspberry Souffle

Vanilla bean Ice cream

$75.00 per person
BYO wine only
Corkage $6.00 per person