MANA KAI Private Chef Sydney | Fire Driven Land & Sea Dining | EVENTS SYDNEY

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Smoked chicken dish with raspberry vinaigrette and smoked potatoes
Logo for Mana Kai by McGregor Catering with a gold flame-like symbol on a black background. Catering for events | birthdays | weddings | small intimate celebrations | private dinners

Exclusive Chef Experiences

Chicken and meat being smoked on open fire over wood in a lush tropical setting.

Mana Kai Signature Fire Buffet

Seafood platter featuring oysters, prawns, lime wedges, and dipping sauces, with side bowls of sauce and condiments in the background.

Boutique Buffet Catering

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MANA KAI EXCULSIVE CHEF EXPERINCE

Miso grilled king prawns on watercress
Baby snapper ceviche with radish jelly, herb oil, dill and edible flowers
Crispy pork belly with braised cabbage, dill, daikon cream

4–5 Course Curated Menu In-Home

A refined, restaurant quality tasting menu delivered in the comfort of your home. Each course is thoughtfully composed, plated on site, and served with calm, attentive flow designed for connection, celebration, and memorable moments.

Per Person Pricing

  • Mana Kai Signature Dining: $95 – $145 pp

  • Mana Kai Ocean & Land: $155 – $185 pp

Menus are designed seasonally and curated personally for each guest, guided by fire, land, and sea.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Bespoke menu design

  • Ingredient sourcing

  • On-site cooking & service

  • All equipment required for cooking

  • Kitchen left clean and reset

  • Styled tableware & linen

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

  • Wine pairing: from $55 pp

  • Additional service staff: $45hr

  • Extra course: $35 pp

Mana kia by McGregor Catering Grilled shrimp over open flame with saffron butter sauce | private dining Sydney Mana Kai catering

Mana Kai Signature Dining

Refined • Seasonal • Personal

$95 - $145 per person
Minimum 8 guests

Sample Menu Structure

Welcome bite or small ritual opening | Entrée | Main | Two sides | Dessert |

Menu Style

Seasonal produce | Refined plating | Modern Australian | Pacific influence

Best for:
Intimate dinners | Anniversaries | Relaxed celebration | Chef creates your desired menu

Earth & Coast

OPENING BITE
Whipped Ricotta | Charred Sourdough | Local Chilli Honey | Garden Herbs

ENTREE
Cured Ocean Trout | Citrus | Olive Oil | Shaved Fennel | Dill

MAINS
Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder | Native Herb Jus

SIDES Fire Roasted Pumpkin | Charred Greens Whipped Feta | Smoked Dukkah | Burnt Leaf Salad

DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Truffle ‍ ‍ Citrus Curd Tart | Almond Pastry | Wild Berry

Modern Australian

OPENING BITE
Coal Roasted Scallops | Brown Butter | Burnt Lime | Coconut Emulsion

ENTREE
Kingfish Crudo | Finger Lime | Cucumber | Chilli Oil | Curry Leaves

MAIN
Fire Cooked Beef Sirloin | Red Wine Jus

SIDES Charred Broccolini | Roasted Heirloom Carrots | Twice Cooked Potatoes

DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Truffle ‍ ‍

Native Chocolate | Fire Roasted Pineapple | Passionfruit Lime Sorbet

Mana Kai Ocean & Land

Seafood Led • Luxury • Balanced

$155 - $185 per person
Minimum 8 guests

Sample Menu Structure

Seafood opening bite | Raw or cured seafood entrée | Premium seafood main

Land protein accompaniment | Seasonal sides | Dessert

Possible Highlights

King Prawns | Market Fish | Crudo or ceviche | Fire Finished Protein | Coastal flavors

Best For:
Luxury Home Dining | Special Occasions | Refined Palates

Tide & Ember

OPENING BITE
Oysters | Citrus Granita | Caviar

ENTREE
Scallop Crudo | Fresh Coconut | Lime | Chilli Oil

MAIN
Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder | Umami Butter | Red Wine Jus

Miso Glazed Coal Cooked Prawns | Charred Lime | Micro coriander

SIDES Charred Heirloom Carrots | Wattle Seed Yoghurt

Fire Blistered Greens | Lemon Native Thyme Oil | Garlic Chips

Oak Leaf Salad | Radish | Lemon Dressing

DESSERT
Coconut Panna Cotta | Tropical Fruit

Dark Chocolate Sponge | Mocha Crémeux | Mixed Berry | Salted Caramel Ice Cream

The Coastal Flame Experience

OPENING BITE Freshly Shucked Oysters | Champagne Mignonette | Finger Lime

ENTRÉE Citrus Cured Kingfish Crudo | Fennel | Coconut | Chilli Oil

MAIN Slow Braised Beef Short Rib | Native Pepperberry Jus | Smoked Shallot

Butterflied Coral Trout | Coal Roasted | Lemon Myrtle Butter | Charred Lime | Micro Herbs

SIDES Charred Dutch Carrots | Macadamia Cream | Native Herbs

Fire Blistered Broccolini | Lemon Myrtle Oil | Crispy Garlic

Twice Cooked Potatoes | Herb Butter

DESSERT Deconstructed Coconut | Coconut Crémeux | Toasted Coconut Crumble |Lime Gel | Compressed Tropical Fruit | Micro Mint

Dark Chocolate Sponge | Mocha Crémeux | Mixed Berry | coal torched meringue | Salted Caramel Ice Cream

🌿 Mana Kai Signature Fire Buffet

Open Flame • Land & Sea • Shared with Intention

A live fire dining experience inspired by Pacific ceremony and Australian produce crafted for weddings, milestone celebrations, and elevated private events.

$95–$145 per person

From the Fire

Slow Cooked Tomahawk Steak | Fermented Chilli | Salsa Verde | Smoked Sea Salt | Fresh Watercress

Whole Market Fish Butterflied & Flame Roasted | Citrus | Native Herbs | Garlic Infused Olive Oil | Charred Lemon

Fire Grilled King Prawns | Chilli lime butter

Raw & Ocean Selection

Citrus Cured Kingfish Crudo | Finger Lime | Coconut | Chilli Oil

Freshly Shucked Oysters | Champagne Mignonette | Lemon

Seasonal Sashimi & Nigiri Station
Chef’s daily selection Accompanied by:
House Pickled Ginger | Freshly Grated Wasabi | Artisan Soy

Fire Kissed Sides

Flame Kissed Seasonal Vegetables
Market Produce | Blistered Over Open Flame | Native Herb Oil

Charred Radicchio & Green Oak Salad
Shallot | Fresh Herbs | Radish | Citrus Dressing

Twice Cooked Chat Potatoes
Confit Garlic Butter | Sea Salt

Grilled Stone Fruit Salad
Burrata | Basil | Fig Balsamic

Artisan Additions

Wood Fired Flatbreads | Sourdough Smoked Rustic Rolls | Whipped Cultured Butter | Black Salt | Aged Balsamic Olive Oil

Smoked Capsicum Romesco
Charred Red Capsicum | Toasted Almonds | Sherry Vinegar Dip

Sweet Finish

Fire roasted pineapple, cinnamon sugar

Grilled mango skewer, lime & palm sugar glaze

Citrus curd tartlet, almond crust

Passionfruit cup, coconut crumb

Chocolate fudge cake, mocha cream, honeycomb

Mana Kai By McGregor fire feast signature Fijian Kokoda dish served in a fresh coconut and papaya, Private Chef Sydney, Catering Sydney, Events by Mana Kai Sydney.

🌿 Mana Kai Lovo Feast

Earth Cooked • Fire Roasted • Shared in Ceremony

Slow cooked beneath earth and stone, wrapped in banana leaf, infused with smoke, spice and time.

From the Lovo Pit

Whole Lamb Shoulder
Banana leaf wrapped, native herbs, sea salt, salsa Verde

Spiced Whole Coral Trout
Lemongrass, turmeric, coriander seed, citrus, wrapped in banana leaf

Island Style Chicken
Wood smoked, served with house made fermented chilli sauce

Island Sides

Cassava Two Ways
Earth baked | Crispy fried chips

Charred Greens with Rourou
Fire blistered seasonal greens, coconut, taro leaf

Fijian Kokoda
Citrus-cured market fish, chilli, fresh herbs, freshly shaved coconut cream

Charred Sweet Potato & Pumpkin
Umami butter, smoked salt

Mango & Young Coconut Salad
Fresh micro herbs, watercress, chilli, baby capsicums, cucumber, lime dressing

Earth Baked Taro
Rosemary salt Island Dessert Table

Fire Kissed • Tropical • Shared

From the Fire

Grilled Pineapple Spears
Coconut caramel, toasted coconut

Charred Banana
Palm sugar glaze, lime zest

Whipped Taro & Coconut Gateau

Light taro sponge, coconut mousse,
toasted coconut crumble,
lime zest, coconut cream anglaise

Fresh & Light

Seasonal Tropical Fruit Platter
Watermelon, papaya, mango, pineapple

Young Coconut Cups
Chilled coconut flesh, lime, fresh mint

Passionfruit & Lime Granita
Crushed ice, citrus zest

Tropical Fruit Skewers
Mint Syrup | Toasted Coconut

Buffet table with sliced meats under glass covers, surrounded by bowls of pickles and cheese, and plates with tongs | Sydney Mana Kai By McGregor Catering & Events

Mana Kai ~ meaning spiritual energy through food ~ reflects our belief that every dish carries intention, connection and story.

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Mana Kai ~ meaning spiritual energy through food ~ reflects our belief that every dish carries intention, connection and story. ~

A large seafood platter featuring oysters, prawns, sashimi, and sliced fish, garnished with lime wedges, microgreens, and condiments in bowls. In the background, there are bowls with dipping sauces.