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Wedding and Event Catering

Marriner Group Catering

We are passionate about good food and wine!

As one of Melbourne’s most iconic and unique venues, we proudly present Executive Chef David Ricardo and his exceptional team. They are dedicated to crafting dining experiences that delight and exceed your guests’ expectations.

With 27 years of culinary expertise in Melbourne and Hong Kong’s top restaurants, including Pearl and Chin Chin, David brings a wealth of knowledge to our kitchen. His achievements include earning two chef’s hats as Head Chef at Pearl Restaurant & Bar and hosting The Age Good Food Guide Awards on multiple occasions, where he served some of the most respected chefs and restaurateurs in the industry.

David believes that function and event dining should reflect the same passion and quality that Melbourne’s renowned restaurants are known for. Our vision is to serve premium, contemporary dishes that celebrate Melbourne’s vibrant food culture and the elegance of the Plaza Ballroom.

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Lemon tart, Biscoff cream, meringue shards, marshmallow, streusel, lemon thyme

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David and his team promise a gastronomic sensory experience using modern techniques, contemporary styles and with a particular emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced and seasonal produce, as reflected in the stunning seasonal menus that are readily adapted to individual clients’ needs.

We are extremely flexible with their catering offerings, with menus inspired by Melbourne’s food culture.

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Pumpkin tortelloni, brown butter, sage, caramelised milk solids, pecorino

Pumpkin tortelloni, brown butter, sage, caramelised milk solids, pecorino

Vanilla sponge, coffee buttercream, dark chocolate, biscuit crumb, whipped ganache

Vanilla sponge, coffee buttercream, dark chocolate, biscuit crumb, whipped ganache

Ōra King Salmon, saffron fennel, harissa, yoghurt, ancient grains, citrus

Ōra King Salmon, saffron fennel, harissa, yoghurt, ancient grains, citrus

Middle eastern spiced quail, beetroot and fig, labna, Oloroso, puffed grains

Middle eastern spiced quail, beetroot and fig, labna, Oloroso, puffed grains

Mexican style roasted spatchcock, corn mousse, mole pablano, pickles

Mexican style roasted spatchcock, corn mousse, mole pablano, pickles

Orange almond cake, cardamom Chantilly, orange, blueberries, dried rosemary

Orange almond cake, cardamom Chantilly, orange, blueberries, dried rosemary

Confit duck cotoletta, salted lemon gel, winter slaw, green peppercorn

Confit duck cotoletta, salted lemon gel, winter slaw, green peppercorn

Chocolate Swiss roll, honeycomb, hazelnut, chocolate anglaise

Chocolate Swiss roll, honeycomb, hazelnut, chocolate anglaise

Seared scallops, caramelised celeriac, macerated golden raisins, morcilla, vanilla and cocoa fruit vinaigrette

Seared scallops, caramelised celeriac, macerated golden raisins, morcilla, vanilla and cocoa fruit vinaigrette

Meet Our Executive Chef

David Ricardo came to the role at Marriner Group 10 years ago, bringing over 27 years’ experience to the role of Executive Chef, after an impressive stint with The Lucas Group in both Melbourne and Hong Kong. Having worked at restaurants such as Chin Chin and Pearl, he has been awarded two chef’s hats by The Age Good Food Guide Awards.

David and his team specialise in providing a unique dining experience and surpassing clients’ expectations. With a strong focus on style and quality, we promise a gastronomic sensory experience using modern techniques and contemporary styles, placing a particular emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced and seasonal produce.

“It’s no longer acceptable for venues to produce ‘function food’. By using my experience to bring restaurant-quality, contemporary Australian cuisine into some of Melbourne’s greatest venues, the Marriner Group has the opportunity to create something truly special.”

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Slow cooked Sher Wagyu beef cheek, eggplant, rice noodle, black vinegar broth

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