Beach Babylon Beach Babylon

Functions

Group Bookings & Private Functions

beach babylon is situated on the ground floor of 232 oriental parade directly across from oriental bay beach. groups of 25 or more are encouraged to order from our set menu. private functions are available for groups of 50 or more & are subject to a booking fee & minimum spend.  christmas functions are available from mid-november for groups larger than 8 people.  BYO (wine only) is available for christmas set menu bookings, but not for private functions.   

Private Functions
Food & Drink

with retro new zealand inspired cuisine we have a range of finger food & canapés or we can design a menu to suit your budget & tastes. we also have a large range of wines, tiki beach cocktails including an impressive rum selection & over 30 boutique beers to keep everyone happy. we have flexible bar tab options with subsidised, set priced & full bar tabs available.

What We Can Offer

  • a beautiful location & great venue with an indoor & outdoor area
  • a quality sound system available that connects to any mp3 player or device
  • available monday to sunday with a late licence
  • staff to help you create an effortless function & clean up afterwards
  • a booking fee of $150*
  • set-up & hire of a PA system with a microphone for $50 or a data projector for $100

*note: we have a minimum spend required, dependent on the date & start time. from $2000 sunday-thursday, friday & saturday nights from $3000.  a higher minimum spend is applicable over the summer & christmas period.   please email info@beachbabylon.co.nz for further information. 

Set Dinner Menu

(2 courses $40 per person or 3 courses $50 per person, for groups of 25 or more)

Entrées

salt & szechuan pepper calamari, smoky aioli  

popcorn chicken, smoked paprika aioli 

dukkah spiced halloumi fries, beetroot dip, lemon wedge (vegetarian)

Mains

 slow roasted pork belly, potato puree, fennel-apple slaw, pomegranate jus
pan-fried polenta cakes, portobello mushrooms, slow-roasted capsicum, courgette, grilled halloumi, romesco sauce, green goddess dressing (vegetarian, vegan on request, gluten-free on request)
fish of the day, please ask our wait staff for today's dish
scotch fillet steak, bearnaise, truffle salted hand-cut chips, green beans, jus (gluten free on request)

Desserts

whittaker’s chocolate fondue, brownie or marshmallows gf

salted dark chocolate tart, caramel popcorn, salted caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
lemon & blackberry cheesecake, white chocolate shavings, cream
pina colada pannacotta, real pineapple lump, chocolate coconut ice cream

v = vegetarian, df = dairy free, vg = vegan & gf = gluten free (or can be modified to be gluten-free)

Drink & Bar Tabs

beach babylon has a large range of craft beers, wine, tiki beach coctails & spirits.

Bar Tabs

you can manage your bar tab in a number of ways

  • open bar
  • bar tab that includes selected drinks
  • 50% subsidised tabs (50% paid by guest & 50% charged to your tab)
  • set subsidised drinks prices (i.e. $2 beers & $3 wines with your guests paying $2 or $3 and the shortfall being charged to your tab)

Beach Babylon Signature Drink Options

Punch Bowls (serve 35-40 drinks)

$170

beach babylon sangria punch bowl red wine, brandy, passionfruit, orange juice & citrus fruit toppped with lemonade

 
$180

parade popsicle (our most popular) punch bowl the perfect oriental parade pick-you-up. a tangy potion of vodka, archer’s peach schnapps, apple sours, orange & cranberry juices

 
$180

the tropical hurricane (also popular) punch bowl white rum, fresh guava nectar, mango nectar, passionfruit syrup & fresh lime; a mouth-watering whirlwind of tropical flavours

 

non-alcoholic tropical punch bowls are available for $50

check out our drinks page to see our extensive beer & wine selection

Food

we will design a set menu with you for a sit down dinner or you can select some of the following platters or canapés for a cocktail party

Platters (serves 20-25 guests)

$30
large bowls of chunky hand-cut fries with aioli & tomato sauce (v), (gf) & (ve)
 
$30

fresh bread with aged balsamic vinegar & olive oil, cashew-nut pesto & hummus platter (v) & (ve)

 
$55
cheeseplate - selection of imported & local cheeses with fruit paste & toasted bread (v)
 
$60
vegetarian or deli meats anti-pasto platters of olives, marinated vegetables, cheeses & deli meats with grilled bread (v) & (ve)
 
$60

seafood plate – salt & pepper calamari, fish goujons & sautéed prawns

 
$55

swiss, four cheese or, blue cheese fondue with fresh bread

 
$55

dark chocolate or salted caramel fondue with fruit & marshmallow

 
$60
fresh fruit platter of fresh seasonal fruit & dipping yoghurt (v), (gf) & (ve)
 

Finger Food Platters (serves 20-25 people)

$55
roast beef on crostini with béarnaise sauce
 
$55
crostini with fresh tomato & coriander salsa & feta (v) & (ve)
 
$50
vegetarian spring rolls & samosas with sweet chilli sauce (v)
 
$55

dukkah spiced halloumi bites with beetroot dip (v)

$50

salt & pepper calamari with a paprika aioli

 
$55

spicy popcorn chicken  with smoky mayonnaise 

 
$55
fish goujons with a lemon, caper & parsley dressing
 
$55
mini quiches & mince pies
 
$55
spicy chorizo sausages with homemade tomato sauce
 
$55
chilli prawns with chipotle mayo (gf)
 
$55

lemongrass chicken skewers with a nam jim (gf)

 
$55

sticky pork ribs with bbq sauce (gf)

 

Sweet Platters

$55
fresh fruit with marshmallows, chocolate sauce & dipping yoghurt (v), (gf) & (ve)
 
$55
brownie & sweet slices platter including: dark chocolate brownie, ginger crunch, and caramel slice (v)
 

Cold Canapés (price per seve)

$2.5
cream cheese stuffed baby red pepper with black olive tapenade on toasted bread (v)
 
$3

smoked salmon on rye with avocado butter & black pepper

$2.5

seared fillet of beef with béarnaise on crostini

$2.5

smoked chicken, roasted red pepper & caramalised onion tarts

$2.5

mushroom, blue cheese & pine nut tarts (v)

$2.5

sweet corn fritters with crème fraiche & pesto (v)

$2

vegetable samosas with a sweet ginger, minted yoghurt dipping sauce (v)

$2.5
brochette of grilled cajun corn-fed chicken with a yoghurt & mint dipping sauce (gf)
 
$2.5

brochette of thai spiced prawns with a tomato & coriander salsa (gf)

$3
scallops wrapped in bacon with thyme, lemon and garlic butter (gf)
 
$2.5
fish goujons with homemade tartare sauce & lemon wedges
 

Sweet Canapés

$2
chocolate dipped strawberries (v) & (ve)
 
$2
dark chocolate brownies & slices (v)
 
$2.5
christmas cake & mince pies (available in november & december) (v)