Food
Cheryl's dinner-hamper food and beverage service is not to be missed.
So prior to arrival, make sure you arrange a romantic fireside diner hamper. (Hamper information & pricing)
Monreale's' dinner hampers are a delightful feast, platter after platter of freshly prepared fare that would equal many five star restaurants
After you have checked in, unwind with a glass of wine or two, and enjoy simple food pleasures in the comfort of your cottage or retreat.
After which indulge in any or all of the following...
- Change into your fluffy robes and slippers...
- Languish in our beautiful spas with the fire flickering in the background......
- Enjoy your favourite CD or just listen to the quiet...
Monreale's quality food service
- We offer a selection of three or four course, hot - freshly prepared dinner hampers.
- We also arrange on request hot breakfast hampers for guests that want self contained accommodation without having to cook.
- Delightful special occasion hampers/platters "cheese and wine" and "strawberries and wine indulgence".
- In-house Dining
- There are few boutique accommodation businesses (with a registered food premises) that prepare on site, fresh hot food when a romantic dinner as part of the experience. The in-house service delivery means guests can enjoy wine with their dinner without having to worry about driving.
Example of one of the hamper's on the menu
Winter Escape Hamper
- Soup du Jour with crusty baguette.
- Slow cooked beef in red wine served in individual ramekins
- Creamy potato mash
- Green beans
- Simple French salad.
- Desert of the moment.
- Red, White or Sparkling Yarra Valley wine.
Availability of restaurants
Often when visiting any region for a short break, one of the major problems you encounter is the food experience.
Even if you arrange self contained accommodation, more often than not you or your partner want a holiday not a day out in the kitchen.
You will find that on weekends a number of restaurants or cafes will be open, but unfortunately during any mid week visit the situation changers dramatically.
The restaurant experience can be quite grim depending on the town you are visiting.
The position is no different in the Dandenong's, you have a choice of only a few restaurants that remain open 7 days per week, so book your dinner evening before arrival.
On the other hand, arranging a Monreale hamper as this will alleviate all your cares in this regard and make the visit especially memorable.
The produce used in Cheryl's hampers are all sourced locally and therefore the fresh food experience does become a reality.
The menu changes to meet the seasonal availability of produce and because many of the dishes are served hot also cater for the time of year, that is, summer courses will obviously be different to winter.
Hampers can also be enjoyed in the garden as a picnic.
Small weddings and dinner parties
Can be arranged in the country house dining room or catered marquee, special conditions apply.
Mini conferences
Can be arranged in the country house dining room or catered marquee, special conditions apply.
