Discover a Range of Menu Choices
At Markovina Estate, the culinary experience is prioritised, ensuring your guests leave satisfied. Choose the perfect food service style for your special occasion or consult to customise a menu that aligns with your vision.
Enjoy upon arrival, enjoy either canapés and nibbles or, for a more substantial appetizer, a range of delicious tapas. For main meals, options include a buffet, sharing platters, or a plated meal.
Other menu styles include high teas, grazing tables, garden picnics, or a gourmet BBQ feast.
Canapés
While you are relaxing, a delicious range of canapés are provided as you enjoy the hospitality and expansive gardens that Markovina Estate has to offer.
Tapas and Nibbles Menu
The Tapas & Nibbles menu is ideal for a casual dining experience, featuring a variety of starters, mains, and desserts. Enjoy antipasto grazing platters, rare roast beef crostini, prime beef burgers, butter chicken, and delectable desserts like crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. Menu choices can be customised based on your event’s duration and budget, providing a perfect culinary experience.
Buffet Menu
The buffet menu allows for greater choice in creating your individual menu and more freedom with your table design, as you are not limited by the selection of platters being delivered to your tables. As the most popular menu selection, the buffet is fast-moving and provides a variety of dishes for your guests to choose from.
Plated Menu
We offer flexible pricing on plated menus, allowing you to tailor the dining experience to your event's needs and budget. This means you can customize courses to create the perfect menu. Whether for an intimate gathering or a large event, our adaptable pricing ensures each dish meets your vision and stays within your budget.
Platters Menu
Choosing the platters menu allows your guests to immerse themselves in the ambience of your special day while enjoying a broad range of culinary delights. This option provides an extensive variety of dishes, ensuring guests aren’t limited to one menu choice. It’s a perfect way to enhance their dining experience and make your event truly special.
Delectable Desserts
To provide the perfect finish to your meal, a selection of individual sweet treats is served for your guests to indulge in. This is presented as a buffet, along with a fresh fruit platter and cheese selection.
Tea and coffee are also available throughout the day. Every guest is ensured to be fully satisfied and have plenty of energy to dance the night away
Cocktails
Our talented bar staff can add some cocktail flair to your event. Whether you are after a range of gin cocktails, a range of classics, or an innovative range of modern creations, we will make them all.
If there is a cocktail that best represents your company or group, let us know and we can incorporate that into your event, either as an arrival cocktail, or available throughout.
Premium Beverages & Spirits
As well as the inclusive beverage package, you have the option to choose from our full drinks list. This allows you to create your own offering to have available at your corporate or private event. Premium still wine, sparkling wine, champagne, as well as international premium beers, ciders, and RTDs are just some of the option that can be included.
If you have any other ideas for your event, just let us know.
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Themed Events and Menus
All themed events start with the essentials of a great event – the Dine & Dance package, which includes venue hire, a delicious meal, a beverage package, and a DJ.
Adding a theme is simple. Choose from a variety of themes, get recommendations for theming companies, or bring in your own suppliers. The process is made easy for you.
Markovina Estate is your partner in celebrating any occasion. Whether using the breathtaking gardens or flexible indoor spaces, an extraordinary setting is provided. The dedicated team ensures a seamless and memorable experience.
FAQs
Can we bring our own alcohol?
We are fully licenced and supply a wide selection of beverages.
Unfortunately, no BYO beverages are allowed.
Can we bring in our own caterers?
Onsite kitchens and chefs are available, so outside catering is not allowed. However, if changes to the menus are desired, please discuss the options available.
Does your menu cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, specific dishes are available in each menu to cater for these requirements. Other specific requests can also be accommodated when needed.
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Markovina Vineyard Estate is a distinguished premier wedding and event venue, ideally located in the scenic heart of Kumeu, Auckland.
Contact Details
Phone: (09) 4128608
84 Old Railway Road
Kumeū, Auckland 0892
New Zealand