Client: Sydney Heritage Fleet
Event: New Year’s Eve Celebration
HUT DOG catering + events had the pleasure of managing a spectacular New Year’s Eve event for Sydney Heritage Fleet, a renowned organisation dedicated to preserving and showcasing Australia’s maritime history. The event took place at their oldest vessel, James Craig overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbor and Sydney Opera.
The challenge: Sydney Heritage Fleet approached HUT DOG catering + events with a vision of creating a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration that would reflect the organisation’s commitment to preserving maritime heritage while offering a festive and upscale experience for attendees.
Our solution: We created a bespoke New Year’s Eve event that seamlessly blended elegance with maritime flair. We provided a comprehensive range of different services, including:
Open Bar
A premium selection of beverages, including sparkling wine, wines, beers, and non-alcoholic options, served throughout the night by our RSA trained bar staff.
Finger Food on Arrival
Guests were welcomed with a delightful array of finger food, such as smoked salmon rillettes, scallops with garlic butter, and caprese skewers, showcasing both creativity and gourmet flavours.
Buffet station
The highlight of the night featured a carefully curated buffet station offering spicy garlic prawn skewers, bourbon barrel beef brisket, smoked Boston Butt pulled pork, and vegan “Pulled Pork” (spicy pulled Jackfruit). Baked Kipfler potatoes, buttered corn on a cob and salad options, like coleslaw deluxe, green salad of rocket, pear and shaved parmesan, Cyprus Grains with preserved Lemon offered enough side options, allowing guest to indulge in a culinary journey.
HUT DOG station
A delicious addition to the evening was our famous HUT DOG stand, where guests indulged in our Gourmet Ship DOGS featuring free-range Frankfurter, Suzy Spoons vegan sausages, slow cooked Sauerkraut, tasty cheese, pickled gherkins, crispy shallots, and seven sauces to choose from. This interactive food station added a unique and flavourful touch to the celebration.
Dessert
Just right before the clock struck midnight, guests were treated to our delightful dessert options our warm flourless dark chocolate brownie (vegan) and Portuguese Pastel de Nata served with vanilla ice cream, adding a sweet touch to the end of the year 2023.
Execution: Our experienced team thoroughly coordinated every aspect of the event, from logistics to and from the ship, staffing before, during, and after the event, to event decorations that seamlessly incorporated maritime elements. The goal was to create an unforgettable experience that celebrated both the occasion and Sydney’s rich maritime heritage.
Result: The New Year’s celebration exceeded all expectations, leaving Sydney Heritage Fleet and its guests with unforgettable memories. The event successfully integrated culinary excellence with a nod to maritime history, creating an ambiance that resonated with the organisation’s values.
Conclusion: The New Year’s event for Sydney Heritage Fleet showed HUT DOG catering + events ability to tailor immersive experiences that reflect the essence of our clients’ visions. We take pride in contributing to the success of such extraordinary celebrations and look forward to creating more memorable moments in the future.
