Function Venue in Balmain

Cat & Fiddle Bistro menu options for functions. Enquire today!

Perfect for crowd-pleasing corporate functions, birthday celebrations, social group gatherings, engagement parties and even wedding receptions. Read our frequently asked questions here.

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P: 02 9973 6757
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Choice of Mains and Dessert Menu

$85 per head

TO START - SHARING

Mt Zero Olives

orange, chilli, garlic, fennel

Wood Fired Flat Bread

Confit Garlic, Zatar

Hummus

seeds, sumac, olive oil

Mixed Salumi Plate

local producers, pickles

Stuffed Zucchini Flower

w ricotta, parmesan and chives

MAINS - CHOICE OF 1

Chicken Schnitzel

chips, slaw, mushroom sauce

Fish and Chips

flat head fillets, pale ale batter, tartare sauce, lemon

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne

spinach, ricotta, tomato sugo, crisp salad

Steak and Chips

220g sirloin steak, Dianne sauce, chips

Fish of the Day

heirloom tomatoes, greek basil , lemon, olive oil

Wood Roasted Pumpkin

charred pumpkin, rocket, honeycomb, pistachio, buffalo mozarella, lemon sherry dressing

SIDES - TO SHARE

Rustic chips

rosemary salt

Classic Salad

iceberg lettuce, spanish onion, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon sherry dressing

DESSERT - CHOICE OF 1

iceberg lettuce, spanish onion, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon sherry dressing

Banoffee Pie

bananas, caramel, whipped cream, chocolate

Summer Splice

grapefruit granita, vanilla zabaglione

Affogato

vanilla ice cream, espresso, chocolate

all prices are subject to change due to market prices and seasonal availability

Feast Sharing Menu – $70 per person $75 per person w dessert

TO START - SHARING

Mt Zero Olives

orange, chilli, garlic, fennel

Wood Fired Flat Bread

confit garlic, zatar

Hummus

seeds, sumac, olive oil

Mixed Salumi Plate

local producers, pickles

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

w ricotta, parmesan and chives

NEXT - SHARING

Charred Pumpkin

wood roasted pumpkin w rocket, buffalo mozarella, topped with honeycomb and lemon sherry vinaigrette

Blue Eye Cod

with wilted spinach and lemon

Lamb Ragu

8 hour braised whole lamb w pancetta on fresh egg papperdelle

Rustic chips

rosemary salt, aioli

TO FINISH

Boozy Tiramisu

marsala, brandy, strega, chocolate and mascarpone
Zucchini Flowers

Seafood Feast – Sharing Style $110 per peson

 

TO START - SHARING

Oysters

Champagne dressing, lemon

Crab Slider

rocket, truffle hot sauce

King Fish Carpaccio

kiwi fruit, chilli, fennel, lemon

Hervey Bay Scallops

wood roasted w epic butter

NEXT - SHARING

Blue Eye Cod

heirloom tomatoes, Greek

BBQ Octopus Greek Style

Oregano, lemon

Mozzarella Salad

Peach, tomato, crisp lettuce, basil

Rustic chips

rosemary salt, aioli

To Finish- not sharing

Rasberry Tart

vanilla zabaglione
Zucchini Flowers

Canapes

Packages

Little More 35 pp choice of 2 cold 2 hot 2 skewers ( for groups of 30 max )

Gimme More 55 pp choice of 2 cold 2 hot 2 skewers 2 buns

Gimme the Lot 80 pp choice of 2 cold 2 hot 2 skewers 2 buns 1 substantial 1 dessert

COLD

Cracker Kimchi

4.5 ea

yellowfin tuna, sesame

Peking Duck Pancake

4.5 ea

cucumber, hoisin

Anchovy Crostini

4.5 ea

onion jam, parmesan cheese

Pea Crostini

4.5 ea

mint, pecorino

Sydney Rock Oysters

4.5 ea

cucumber and kombu salsa

WARM

Porcini Arancini

5 ea

aioli, parmesan

Pork and Fennel Sausage Roll

5 ea

Party Pies

5 ea

beef, chicken, vegetarian

Pork Dim Sim

5 ea

Corn Croquette

5 ea

parmesan and truffle aioli

BBQ Steamed Pork Buns

5 ea

Pork and Chive Dumpling

5 ea

Prawn Dumpling

5 ea

SKEWERS

Lamb

8 ea

Greek oregano, lemon

Chicken Jerk Rub

8 ea

w/ yoghurt

Pork Belly

8 ea

w/ BBQ sauce

Beef

8 ea

green peppercorn mustard

Veggie Stack

8 ea

mixed veg, harissa relish

BUNS

Falafel Slider

12 ea

hummus, crisp lettuce, garlic sauce

Fish Slider

12 ea

fried John Dory, crisp lettuce, tartare

Beef Slider

12 ea

wagyu patty, sticky cheese, beetroot, pickles

Jerk Chicken Roll

12 ea

slaw, tangy sauce

Prawn Roll

12 ea

coriander, truffle hot sauce, cucumber

Pork Belly Bao

12 ea

BBQ sauce, cucumber, shallots

SUBSTANTIAL

Salmon Poke Bowl

17 ea

sesame, cucumber, brown rice, chilli

Jerk Chicken Snack Pack

17 ea

pickles, garlic sauce, flat bread

Fish and Chips

17 ea

fried gurnard, tartare, lemon, rosemary

Pasta Cones

17 ea

choose from pork, beef, vegetarian, vegan

DESSERT

Cannoli

6 ea

mocha, ricotta cream, vanilla

Mini Tarts

6 ea

lemon meringue, strawberry cream, chocolate misso, pistachio
BBQ Pork Belly Skewers

Antipasto Platter (feeds 10ppl) $75

Prosciutto, bresaola, ham, wood fired flat bread, tapenade, labneh, grapes, mixed olives, grilled vegetables, hummus dip, gorgonzola, pecorino.

Drinks Menu

SOMETHING CLASSIC

Rita’s Pinot Grigio 750ml Carafe

28

2021 Eden Hall 'Springton' Riesling Eden Valley SA 150 ml, 250 ml, Bottle

11, 16, 50

2022 Grove Estate 'Think Outside the Circle' Fiano Hilltops NSW 150ml, 250ml, bottle

9, 14, 39

2022 Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough NZ 150ml, 250ml, bottle

10, 15, 45

2021 Artigiano Pinot Grigio Veneto Italy 150ml, 250ml, bottle

9, 14, 39

2022 Bunnamagoo Pinot Gris Mudgee NSW 150ml, 250ml, bottle

10, 15, 45

2019 Saint and Scholar Chardonnay Adelaide Hills SA 150ml, 250ml, bottle

12, 17, 55

2021 Terra Sancta 'Mysterious Diggings' Pinot Noir Central Otago NZ 150ml, 250ml, bottle

13, 18, 59

2021 Bunnamagoo Tempranillo Mudgee NSW 150ml, 250ml, bottle

10, 15, 45

2020 Nativo Organic Sangovese Puglia Italy 150ml, 250ml, bottle

9, 14, 39

2021 Stage Door Wine Co. Grenache Shiraz Motaro Barossa Valley SA 150ml, 250ml, bottle

11, 16, 49

2017 Karrawatta 'The Meddler'Malbec Longhorne Creek SA

95

bottle only

2018 The Alchemist Élixir' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River WA 150ml, 250ml, bottle

13, 18, 60

2021 Warrmate Syrah Yarra Valley VIC

83

bottle only

2022 Coppabella Singe Vineyard Prosecco Tumbarumba NSW 150ml, bottle

10, 43

NV Mount Lawson Sparkling Cuvee Mudgee NSW 150ml, bottle

9, 39

NV Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Tours-sur-Marne Champagne France

150

Rita’s Rosé 750 ml carafe

28

2021 Mt Lawson Rosè Mudgee NSW 150ml, 250ml, bottle

9, 14, 39

2021 Les Hauts Plateaux Alpes De Haute France 150ml, 250ml, bottle

11, 16, 49

wines are subject to availability

FAQs

May I bring my own cake?

Yes, we are very happy for you to do so. Depending on the numbers, there may be a small cakeage flat fee of $25, but this will be discussed at the time of your booking.

May I bring my own decorations?

Yes, we are happy for you to decorate as you wish! Our Bistro is already a beautiful space so it doesn’t need much, but we will leave it to you!

Is there a minimum spend for functions at Cat & Fiddle Bistro?

If you are booking the whole venue then there may be a minimum spend on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

How many people can the Bistro hold?

We can seat about 120 people at full capacity. Obviously, subject to Covid restrictions, this number may not be possible. Please discuss with staff at the time of booking.