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The Venue
Casual and relaxed, and with a personable ambience are some of the first impressions of visitors through the doors at Hickinbotham of Dromana's winery & cellar door.
In winter the blazing open log fire welcomes all, and in the warmer weather, the sun streams in the windows filtered through the gums that surround the building. No matter what the season, the restfulness of the countryside seeps through.
As a wedding venue, Hickinbotham, unlike many dedicated reception centres can cater to a wide range of requests, allowing the intended couple to feel that it is truly 'their own' wedding.
"We have had some beautiful weddings here on the grounds, with settings ranging from real 'fairy tale' stuff, to simple & elegant", says Terryn Hickinbotham, who coordinates the events. "The best thing about our place, is the relaxed atmosphere, everyone who comes here seems to just kick back and have a good time. What more can you ask at a wedding, except for great food and sensational wine, which we also have plenty of, at a realistic cost! I think the enjoyment people have had, is confirmed when the couples return for lunch for their wedding anniversary, which happens often."
The venue can comfortably seat 100 people, but can cater for larger numbers, for a cocktail style affair, with ample space for dancing.
A new brick paved courtyard has increased the available space for guests during the warmer months. The entire area faces west overlooking the vines and affords wonderful views of Port Phillip Bay and the setting sun.
The Hickinbotham Wedding Package
 We specialize in the more casual and relaxed wedding reception, for those who wish the day to be a celebration shared with friends and family. We can arrange your wedding to suit your own imagination, and there are a number of options we can offer.
You may opt for a fully sit-down 2 or 3 course affair, or a more casual finger food entrée with a sit-down main, with your wedding cake to be served as dessert. Some people prefer the cocktail wedding, which is always an option for the late afternoon.
The cost varies depending upon the menu you select. From $35 per head for the cocktail wedding, from $50 per head for the 2 course option, and from $60.00 per head for 3 courses (although prices may vary slightly over the next 12 months).
The menu can be changed to suit all special needs, including vegetarians and gluten-free. Please notify us of any of these special requirements and number of vegetarians, fourteen days prior to the event.
Wines can be provided on a consumption basis, by the bottle at Restaurant prices (these range from $21 to $39 per bottle). We suggest you come and taste the wines prior and select which wines you would like served.
Beer and soft drink can be provided at bar prices.
A non-refundable booking/cleaning fee of $200 is payable to book your date.
3 course sample Wedding Menu
Choice for entrée; either sit-down fare, or a finger-food entrée which is ideal to promote mingling of guests.
Entrée: Sit down entrée (choose two)
- Smoked salmon on rocket salad with fresh asparagus and chive dressing.
- Warm chicken salad on mixed lettuce with avocado and parmesan.
- Roast pumpkin and baby spinach risotto with shaved parmesan.
- Sweet potato, noodle and leek frittata served warm with fruit relish.
Or Fingerfood entree (Select five choices) *Served hot, #vegetarian
- *Sesame chicken tenders
- Assorted ribbon sandwiches
- *Stuffed mushroom caps#
- Cheese and fruit platters#
- *Assorted bruschetta#
- Antipasto and dip platters#
- *Assorted mini quiches#
- Smoked salmon on chive blini
- *Vegetarian Frittata#
- Californian rolls & sushi
- *Potato wedges with sour cream
- *Gourmet sausage rolls served with homemade chutney
- *Flame grilled meatballs with sweet chilli sauce
Main: (Choose 2 + Vego option)
- Chicken breast fillet served on a bed of risotto and topped with a creamy Taminga and Mushroom, or pesto sauce
- Pan-seared ocean trout on an orange and fennel salad
- Grilled Scotch fillet steak served with Pinot Grape sauce on a potato gratin
- Peppered lamb straps on Rosemary and garlic chat potatoes
- Vegetarian lasagne topped with tomato and roasted capsicum salsa
Dessert:
- Chocolate macadamia brownie served with berry coulis & vanilla ice-cream
- Strawberries doused in Strawberry Elixir, served in a brandy basket
- Or Wedding cake served with berry coulis and double cream
Price for the three course dinner is from $60 per head.
Price for the two course option is from $50 per head.
The Hickinbotham Cocktail Wedding
Following is a sample cocktail wedding for up to 150 guests; from $35/head.
Fingerfood options (Select eight choices)
* Served hot, # denotes vegetarian options)
- *Sesame chicken tenders
- Assorted ribbon sandwiches
- *Stuffed mushroom caps#
- Cheese and fruit platters#
- *Assorted bruschetta#
- Antipasto and dip platters#
- *Assorted mini quiches #
- Smoked salmon on chive blini
- *Vegetarian Frittata#
- Californian rolls & sushi
- *Chicken satay skewers Rare roast beef & pesto on crouton
- *Potato wedges with sour cream
- *Gourmet sausage rolls served with homemade chutney
- *Flame grilled meatballs with sweet chilli sauce
This is a very informal type of wedding and works well in the afternoon.
The menu can be selected to suit all special needs, including vegetarians or gluten-free diets. Please notify us of any of these special requirements and number of vegetarians, fourteen days prior to the event.
Wines can be provided on a consumption basis, by the bottle at cellar door prices (these range from $23 to $40 per bottle). We suggest you come and taste the wines prior and select which wines you would like served.
Beer and soft drink can be provided at bar prices on a consumption basis. Recently we have begun making our own German Pilsener style beer, which is an excellent point of difference and style for your friends to admire. Alternatively we have an Irish stout, which is thick and creamy with a beautiful licorice taste. Naturally we stock Cascade light for those lighter drinkers.
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