Cuisine & & Dining Experience at Settlers Country Manor
From beautifully presented canapés and grazing tables enjoyed upon arrival in our garden setting to elegant meal service within the Manor’s reception hall, every dining experience at Settlers Country Manor is thoughtfully designed to complement your function.
Choose from generous buffet selections featuring a variety of dishes or refined plated menus, each crafted to suit the style and flow of your event. Our culinary offering delivers a seamless balance of flavour, presentation, and professional service, ensuring your celebration feels cohesive from the first course to the final toast.
All menus are prepared onsite by our experienced kitchen team and can be tailored to suit your function format, guest numbers, and cultural preferences. Whether you are planning a relaxed cocktail-style gathering or a formal dining event, our approach ensures every guest feels considered and well cared for.
Settlers Country Manor is proud to provide a dining experience that enhances both the atmosphere and overall enjoyment of your event.
01 Arrival Drinks & Canapé Experience
Begin your celebration in style as guests gather across the manicured grounds of Settlers Country Manor for arrival drinks, canapés, and beautifully presented grazing tables. Our picturesque garden setting provides a relaxed yet refined environment, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests to connect and unwind.
Our curated selection of freshly prepared canapés and abundant grazing displays are designed to complement the flow of your function, paired seamlessly with beverages served from the garden bar. Each element is thoughtfully presented and professionally serviced, ensuring a smooth and memorable welcome experience.
As your event progresses, guests can transition effortlessly into the Manor’s elegant reception spaces, allowing for a natural blend of outdoor ambience and indoor sophistication.
02 Buffet Dining Experience
Designed to suit a wide range of functions and celebrations, our buffet menus offer a generous and thoughtfully curated dining experience that encourages a warm, social, and engaging atmosphere. Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, the buffet format provides flexibility, variety, and guest-friendly service.
As one of West Auckland’s established function venues, Settlers Country Manor regularly caters for events of varying styles and sizes, including corporate functions, milestone celebrations, and multicultural gatherings where choice and adaptability are essential.
Presented on our signature white marble buffet table with elegant gold detailing, the dining experience combines refined presentation with relaxed enjoyment within the Manor’s distinctive heritage surroundings. Guests can explore a diverse selection of dishes while enjoying a natural flow throughout your event.
Prepared onsite by our experienced kitchen team, buffet menus can be tailored to suit your function style, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences. Additional specialty dishes can also be incorporated, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and well cared for.
03 Plated dining experience
Our plated dining experience offers a refined and structured approach to function catering, ideal for events that value elegance, seamless service, and a polished atmosphere. Perfectly suited for formal gatherings within the Manor, each course is carefully prepared and professionally delivered to complement the flow of your event.
With extensive experience hosting a wide range of functions and celebrations, our kitchen and service team coordinate every entrée, main, and dessert with precision. This ensures a smooth, well-paced dining experience, allowing hosts and guests to relax and enjoy the occasion.
Designed to enhance both corporate and private functions, plated service at Settlers Country Manor provides an elevated dining experience defined by quality, presentation, and attentive hospitality.
04 Dessert & Sweet Experience
Conclude your function with a dessert experience that is as memorable as the celebration itself. At Settlers Country Manor, guests may enjoy either an elegant plated dessert served as part of your set menu or a beautifully styled buffet dessert spread presented on our signature white marble table with refined gold detailing.
Designed to complement both formal dining and relaxed event styles, our dessert offerings provide a visually striking centrepiece while creating a natural gathering moment for guests. The selection can be tailored to suit your function style, guest preferences, and dietary considerations.
Our experienced team will seamlessly coordinate dessert service in line with your event schedule, ensuring a polished and delightful finale for your guests.
05 Beverage & Bar Experience
Enjoy a beverage package thoughtfully designed to complement the flow and atmosphere of your function. Guests may begin with refreshing drinks served from our licensed garden bar before transitioning seamlessly into the Manor’s elegant indoor bar.
Our experienced bar team delivers professional, attentive, and efficient service throughout your event, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for hosts and guests alike. A carefully curated selection of wines, sparkling options, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages provides something for every guest.
For events seeking a more tailored experience, beverage packages can be customised to include signature cocktails, premium spirits, or upgraded selections, allowing flexibility to suit different preferences, styles, and budgets.
From relaxed garden mingling to sophisticated indoor celebrations, our beverage service enhances every toast, conversation, and memorable moment of your function.
FAQ
Can you cater for different dietary requirements?
Yes. Our kitchen team regularly caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other dietary requirements. We request that all dietary needs are confirmed prior to your wedding day so we can ensure every guest is safely and thoughtfully accommodated without disruption to your reception service.
Can we bring in our own caterers?
Yes, external catering is permitted. We understand the importance of cultural and specialty cuisine for many celebrations. Please speak with our team to discuss requirements, logistics, and venue guidelines.
Can we bring in additional dishes to add to the buffet?
Yes. Additional cultural or family dishes can be incorporated into your buffet selection.
Can we BYO wine?
Settlers Country Manor is a fully licensed venue. BYO wine may be possible; please speak with our team to discuss corkage fees and availability.
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Every unforgettable celebration begins with an extraordinary setting. Step into the timeless charm of Settlers Country Manor, where our team will guide you through the grounds, showcase our ceremony and reception spaces, and present the packages available for your celebration.
60 Years of Wedding & Function Expertise
With over 60 years of experience, Settlers Country Manor is one of Auckland’s leading wedding and function venues. From intimate garden ceremonies to large multicultural celebrations, our team delivers seamless, beautifully coordinated events that exceed expectations.
Phone: 09 411 7809
Email: info@settlersmanor.co.nz
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