Franquette Soirée x
Retford Park

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Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Soirée

Set within the heart of the Southern Highlands on Gundungurra Country, Retford Park is a place of quiet grandeur and enduring beauty. Just five minutes from Bowral’s town centre, this iconic estate features a ‘Portuguese Pink’ mansion, stately gardens and a rich history. It’s one of the region’s most photogenic backdrops, framed by hedges and oaks and deeply connected to the story of James Fairfax AC.

Together with Retford Park, Franquette Soirée now offers a refined and relaxed option for couples seeking a seamless ceremony and cocktail hour experience.

With vows exchanged in the gardens, champagne by the pool or in the Green Room and golden hour portraits set against the symmetry and grandeur of Retford Park, Franquette Soirée takes care of your arrival beverages, furniture hire and post-ceremony drinks and canapés.

It’s all delivered with the kind of French-inflected hospitality that’s become our signature.

CATERING & BEVERAGE

Pre-ceremony glass of French sparkling

Selection of 4 canapés

One-hour beverage package post-ceremony

Food and beverage service by our professional team

FURNITURE STYLING

For the ceremony:

40 x La Chaise Du Jardin

For the post-ceremony:

1 x elegant bar setup

3 x lounge ensembles

Each includes one Côte à Côte love seat, two Plein Air chairs, one Petite Table, & one Parasol

$89 PER GUEST

Prices are GST inclusive. Food and Beverage minimum spend requirements apply based on your preferred date. Special pricing applies on Sundays, Easter and long weekends. Venue must be booked directly with Retford Park.

Sample Menus

  • COLD

    Sydney Rock Oyster, Mignonette Dressing
    Cured Trout, Ginger, Avocado
    Bluefin Tuna, Tapenade, Stone Fruit
    Blue Eye Cod Brandade, Dijon, Brioche
    Beef Tartare, Brown Butter, Cracker
    Ham & Béchamel Croquette, Black Garlic Aioli
    Chicken Liver Parfait Gougère, Port Gel, Chervil
    Pork Rillette, Cornichons, Croutons
    Pumpkin Tart, Goat Cheese, Walnut
    Almond Mousse Tart, Peas, Chives

    HOT

    Vannamei Prawn, Seaweed Beurre Blanc, Chives
    Abrolhos Scallop, Apple Emulsion, Chervil
    Spanner Crab, Lemon Aioli, Rice Cracker
    Fish Liver Toast, Preserved Lemon, Capers
    Beef Flank, Peppercorn, Brioche
    Chicken Pop-Corn, Aioli, Parsley
    Pork Croquette, Dijon, Chives
    Mini Croque-Monsieur, Ham, Béchamel
    Pressed Potato, Smoked Sour Cream, Chives
    Truffle & Mushroom Cromesquis
    Cauliflower Pop-Corn, Smoked Paprika Sauce

    SUBSTANTIAL

    Mini Baguette, Ham, Comté, Cornichon
    Beef Slider, Gruyère, Dijon, Cornichon
    Beef Bourguignon, Carrots, Onion, Red Wine Sauce
    Bouillabaisse, Poached Fish, Rouille
    Confit Salmon, Cucumber Sauce, Roe
    Butternut Slider, Gruyere Cheese, Aioli
    Vol Au Vents, Ratatouille, Basil

    DESSERT

    Macaron Selection
    Rum & Vanilla Canelé
    Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry, Praline
    Hazelnut & Almond Frangipane Tart, Rhubarb
    Bergamot Meringue Tart

  • SPARKLING
    NV Charles Pelletier Brut Blanc de Blanc Bourgogne

    WHITE WINE (select 1)
    2023 Les Peyrautins Sauvignon Blanc Pays d’Oc
    2024 Cuvée Dissenay Chardonnay Pays d’Oc

    RED WINE (select 1)
    2024 Les Peyrautins Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc
    2023 Les Peyrautins Syrah Grenache Pays d’Oc

    BEER
    1664 Kronenbourg Alsace France 5.0%
    Peroni Leggera 3.5%

  • BOWRAL FIZZ
    Local Gin, Local Honey, Lemon Juice, Soda Water, Rosemary

    YUZU MULE
    Vodka, Lemon Juice, Yuzu Puree, Ginger Beer

    ORIGINAL MARG
    Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Homemade Sugar Syrup

    MEXICAINE MARG
    Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Homemade Jalapeno Syrup, Fresh Chilli

    APEROL SPRITZ
    Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Soda, Orange Slice

    OLD GERMAIN SPRITZ
    St Germain Elderflower, Sparkling Wine, Soda, Dried Lime, Rosemary

    PIMM’S SPRITZ
    Pimm ’s, Lemonade, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine, Dried Lime, Rosemary

    CLASSIC NEGRONI
    Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

    FRENCH MARTINI
    Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice

    ESPRESSO MARTINI
    Vodka, Kahlúa, Vanilla Syrup, Little Marionette Coffee

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