Alto

Alto Wedding

Thank you for considering alto tower restaurant at the Telstra Tower for your wedding. We offer a unique

venue, where every guest will rotate past the bridal table during the evening. Alto will ensure your

wedding is organised in a smooth and professional manner, and we are confident your guests will enjoy their

visit to one of Canberra’s most unique locations, whilst offering the most magnificent views in the city. We

ask you to take a little time to read the rest of our information. Should you need clarification on any aspect

please do not hesitate to contact us on 02 62475518.

Please note that our menus are adjusted seasonally, and prices are current to 31st December 2012.

Venue Hire

Venue hire is inclusive of food and beverage charges. We do however have minimum charge if booking out

the whole venue, this depends on time of year and day of the week, between $2500 for lunch year round and

$10 -15,000.00 for dinner. We can cater for up to 220 guests. Please call to get an accurate quote.

Planning

Final arrangements and menu selections should be made with alto two weeks prior to the wedding date. With

final numbers received five working days prior to the wedding along with the final payment. The numbers

advised would be the minimum charged. We welcome the opportunity of working with you in planning your

wedding to ensure a memorable day for all the right reasons.

Confirmation of Bookings

Confirmation of your booking must be made in writing with the date, estimated number of guests and time

the function is to commence and any details which might be pertinent to your booking. A deposit of $1000 is

required to confirm your booking. Cancellation fees will apply if cancellation is within 30 days of function

date.

Duration of Function

Usually the duration is six hours for evenings and four hours for lunchtime bookings, this is flexible for

evenings but not lunch, as we have to prepare for our dinner service.

Terms and conditions

Alto Restaurant will not accept responsibility for damage or loss to third party equipment or

personal belongings prior to, during or after functions. Any damage to the Restaurant is the financial

responsibility of the client.

Alto reserves the right to pass on credit card payment fees. This charge may vary with out notice according

to our bank’s facility fees. We currently charge a 3% transaction fee for amex and diners, nothing for Visa &

Mastercard.

In accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines, no alcohol package is to exceed a five (5) hour

duration. Guidelines require that intoxicated persons will not be served. There will be no refund for people

who are not served due to intoxication.

All decorations other than bridal table and candles are the responsibility of the client to provide. All confetti,

rice and glitter the use of glitter as a table decoration and the throwing of rice or confetti on the grounds and

inside alto is not allowed.

Any excessive cleaning will be charged at $100.00 per hour.

Menu

all menus are a sample only and will change during the year with the seasons.

ENTREE

Oysters

Natural oysters shucked to order and served with a mignonette granita

Duck and Pork

Duck breast and pork terrine, pickled cherries and house bread

Kangaroo and Pea

Kangaroo pithivier, green peas and merlot jus

MAIN

Fish and Broad beans

Pan roasted market fish, citrus confit potatoes, shellfish broth and broad beans

Pork and Apple

Slow cooked crispy skin pork belly, roasted apple, celeriac remoulade and vichy carrots

Beef and Brandade

Fillet of Black Angus, brandade potato and asparagus tips

DESSERT

Chocolate

Chocolate delice , white chocolate praline, malt ice cream

Pannacotta

Burnt honey pannacotta, spiced pear compote

Alto Cheeseboard

A selection of local and international cheeses

Two course alternate Drop $70.00

Three course alternate Drop $80.00

Cakeage $10.00

Canapes

Freshly Shucked Oysters with mignonette granita

Tuna and nori rolls with soy and mirin dressing

Roasted mushroom cups stuffed with tomato jam and pesto

Smoked salmon toasts with escallot salsa and dill

Falafel balls, cucumber yoghurt and hummus

Parmesan, green pea and garlic fried risotto balls

Zucchini puffs with dill yoghurt sauce

Ocean trout and chive rillettes

Salt and pepper calamari

Thai salad of coconut chicken breast, mint, coriander, lime and chilli

Prawn and dill profiterroles, lemon mayonnaise

Pissaladiere- French style pizza with olives, anchovies and caramelised onion

Chorizo, roasted red pepper and blue cheese peseta

Pork, apple and fennel sausage rolls, spicy tomato relish

Mini rare roast beef and horseradish rolls

Shish lamb kofta with tahini and yoghurt dressing

$4.90 per canape per person

Package A

McWilliams red and white, alto sparkling, full and light strength local beer, soft drinks and orange juice

1 hour $21.50

2 hours $28.50

3 hours $32.50

4 hours $38.50

5 hours $42.50

Package B

McWilliams red and white, alto sparkling, full and light strength local beer, basic spirits, soft drinks and

orange juice.

1 hour $28.50

2 hours $36.50

3 hours $42.50

4 hours $45.50

5 hours $55.50

Deluxe Package C

The Pass Sauvignon Blanc, Elderton Shiraz, Stefano Lubiana sparkling,

full and light strength beer, basic spirits, soft drinks and orange juice

1 hour $32.50

2 hours $38.50

3 hours $45.50

4 hours $52.50

5 hours $65.00

Package D

Beverages charged on consumption. We serve beverages according to your selection and instructions. A

running tab is maintained and presented at the conclusion of the function. As some wines can be in short

supply, we would like to receive your wine selection at least one week prior to the function. When making

your selection please ask for a current wine list.

indication only: wines subject to change without notice and beer at alto's discretion. Basic spirits are

standard single shot mixed with either soft drink or orange juice. No cocktails or shots are included.

Total Pricing

As an example,

Wedding 1 sit down dinner

A selection of 3 canapes at $4.90 each $14.70

Three course alternate drop $80

Beverage package A for 4 hours $38.50

10 x Children $25.00

$14.70

$80.00

$38.50

Total $133.20 per person

$123.20 x total number of guests 100 + 10 children @ $25.00 each = $12,570.00

Wedding 2 Sit down dinner entrée & main serving wedding cake as dessert

Two course alternate drop $70

Beverage package B for 5 hours $55.50

Cakeage $10

$80.00

$55.50

$10.00

Total $145.50 per person

$145.50 x total number of guests 100 = $14,550.00

Wedding 3 Cocktail party

A selection of 8 canapes at $4.90 each $39.20

Beverage package C for 4 hours $38.50

$39.20

$45.50

Total $84.40 per person

$84.40 x total number of guests 100 = $8,440.00

All prices are per person

Please call Zeljka or Melissa on 62475518 if you have any questions or would like to

book alto.