Lunch Buffet

FRESHLY BAKED ARTISAN BREADS
with house made pesto, dips and olive oil

CHARCUTERIE AND ANTIPASTO
Locally produced cured meats, free range chicken terrine, pork rillette
with marinated seasonal vegetables, olives and chutneys

SALAD BAR
Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato and fresh basil
French bean, cherry tomato, potato, olives, egg and fresh herbs
Orecchiette pasta, new season peas, roast broccoli, almonds and whipped feta
Mixed lettuce, cured onion, radish, cucumber and red wine dressing

SEAFOOD STATION
Freshly shucked Coromandel oysters
Poached prawns marinated in chilli, garlic and coriander
Sustainable fish fillet served Sashimi style
Condiments to complement

CARVERY
Honey mustard and anise glazed free range Champagne ham
Turkey breast stuffed with onion and sage, cranberry relish
Whole roast beef scotch fillet, with Yorkshire pudding and jus

VEGETABLES
Steamed new potatoes with mint and garlic butter
Sauté of asparagus, broccoli and courgette with toasted macadamia and olive oil
Roast Mediterranean vegetables

DESSERTS
Red velvet and candy cane trifle
Pavlova with lemon mascarpone and fresh berries
Chocolate yule log
House made mince tartlets
Christmas pudding with brandy butter sauce

CHEESE
Locally produced cheeses
with lavosh, crackers, fresh fruit, nuts and quince
Spend the most wonderful time of the year with the perfect host.
Come and enjoy a beautiful Christmas Lunch at Hilton Lake Taupo
together with your family and friends.

Set Dinner Menu

Celebrate this special time of the year and come enjoy this Christmas menu at Hilton Lake Taupo.

Amuse bouche

Free range chicken terrine with mushroom puree,
chicken liver parfait and crispy chicken skin

Grilled Northland scampi with asparagus salad,
tomato emulsion, confit egg and crayfish bisque

Moët & Chandon Ice sorbet

Slow roasted turkey breast with seasonal sage
and onion stuffing served with sweet potato and
cranberry pan jus

Decadent chocolate truffle tart with house made
cherry ice cream and a gingerbread crumb

Children’s Menu

We’d love to welcome your little ones to enjoy a delightful Christmas dinner with us at Hilton Lake Taupo.

ENTRÉE
Chicken bites served with a petit salad and aioli

MAIN
Slow roasted turkey breast with seasonal sage and onion stuffing served with sweet potato and cranberry pan jus

DESSERT
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, seasonal berries and candy cane crumbles

 New Year’s Eve Dinner

Come and celebrate 2019 with our 6-course menu at Hilton Lake Taupo. Bring in the New Year with your friends and family with a bang!

Amuse bouche

Smoked duck breast and duck liver parfait, fava bean, confit egg, brioche and cherry anise jus

Seared scallops, pancetta, smoked pumpkin puree, summer peas and brown butter

Orange sorbet

Taupo lamb back strap and shoulder, wild wheat, carrot, blackened onion, coriander and pan jus

Pistachio cake, poached summer stone fruits, dark chocolate sorbet and pistachio crumb

Bring in the New Year with a bang with your little ones at Hilton Lake Taupo.

ENTRÉE
Chicken bites served with salad and aioli

MAIN
Petit steak with mash and broccolini

DESSERT
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream and seasonal berries

New Year’s Eve Vegetarian Menu

Finish the year in style by celebrating your New Year’s Eve with Hilton Lake Taupo. Enjoy this special 6-course all vegetarian menu to bring in the New Year.

Amuse bouche

Mushroom puree, toasted baguette, granola and fresh herbs

Halloumi, pumpkin puree and summer peas

Orange sorbet

Asparagus and spinach risotto, grilled asparagus and truffle mascarpone

Pistachio cake, poached summer stone fruits, dark chocolate sorbet and pistachio crumb