Catering
Chef Hussein el Weshahy has an innate knowledge of the cuisine of the Mediterranean and Middle-East informing his catering style. He has an enduring passion for food and a lifetime of food-focused adventures. From Alexandria, on the Mediterranean, and around the world, Hussein is inspired in the unique creation of many mouth-watering dishes.
From the beautiful Far North Coast of New South Wales to the metropolis of the Gold Coast, Hussein leaves no nook unturned in his search for local, top-quality, fresh produce. His use of exotic and authentic spices to enhance flavours ensures the best quality food imaginable for all to enjoy.
Hussein can cater for any special dietary requirements including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, halal, paleo and nut allergies.
The catering arm of Hussein’s Melting Pot trades as “Design ‘n Dine”.
Corporate Catering
Corporate catering by “Design ‘n Dine” can provide a unique dining experience for corporate events such as team-bonding, festive occasions or private corporate dinner-meetings. Reward your staff or impress those select customers and VIPS.
At a venue of your choice, Hussein will provide a professional, tempting and memorable corporate dining experience created from the Menu Choices below.
Home & Private Catering
Home and private catering by “Design ‘n Dine” provides excellence in home-catering services, personalised to suit your desires. Design your menu from the choices below or, if you have any special requirements, consult further with Hussein for novel ideas to create an unforgettable catered dining experience.
At a venue of your choice, Hussein will add delicate finishing touches to provide a high-quality home or private dining experience with excellent presentation. Feast your eyes, and tantalize your taste-buds. Choose your dining experience from Hussein’s delicious and innovative dishes from the following Menu Choices.
Menu Choices
Finger Food
- Tandoori Lamb Cutlets with Yoghurt Raita
- Thai Chicken Drumsticks with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce
- Vietnamese Rice-paper Spring Roll
- Mixed Sushi Platter
- Peri Peri King Prawns on Crispy Lavash Bread
- Honey and Pistachio Moroccan Spring Roll with Harissa Mayonnaise
- Mini Goat Cheese and Caramellised Onion Tart
- Roast Beef and Potato Rosti with Horseradish and Sour Cream Dressing
Barbecue
All choices include fresh local seasonal salad
- Marinated Malaysian Chicken Kebabs
- Middle Eastern Beef Skewers
- Rosemary and Garlic Lamb Cutlets
- Peri Peri Prawn Skewers
- Seasonal Vegetable Skewers
- Marinated BBQ Squid
- Egyptian-style Beef Kofta
- Gourmet Beef Sausages
Spit Roast
- Fresh local seasonal salads
- Roasted vegetables
- Mediterranean dips
- Mixed condiments
Three-course Meal
Menus as follow:
Menu 1
- Pan Seared Scallops with Baby Fennel, Roma Tomato Salad and Chili Lime Dressing
- Grilled Lamb Tenderloin with Chili Honey Pistachio Nuts, Babba Ghanoush and Seasoned Greens
- Cointreau Chocolate Mousse with Caramellised Orange
Menu 2
- Ricotta, Caramellised Onion and Walnuts Homemade Ravioli with Beurre Noisette
- Crispy-Skin Tasmanian Salmon with Creamy Mashed Potato and Honey-glazed Tender Carrots and Seasonal Greens
- Vanilla Bean and Pistachio Semi-freddo with Honeycomb and Berry Coulis
Menu 3
- Dukkah-Crusted Beef with Roasted Baby Beets, Kipfler Potato, Seasoned Greens and a Red Wine Jus
- Moroccan Spiced Chicken Breast on Saffron Rice with Toasted Slivered Almonds Drizzled with Tangy Tahini and Yoghurt Sauce
- Vanilla Bean Pannacotta with Berri Coulis and Honeycomb
Multicultural Degustation
(choose 5 savoury and 1 dessert)
Savoury
- Sardine Fillets with Grilled Polenta
- Panko-Crumbed Chicken Tenderloin with Japanese Mayo
- Beef Carpaccio
- Panko-Crumbed Camembert with Plum Sauce
- Thai Chicken Drumette with Chilli Dipping Sauce
- Vietnamese Rice Paper Roll with Nuoc Cham
- Caramellised Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
- Grilled Squid with Capers, Fennel and Red Onion Salad
Dessert
- Orange and Ricotta Italian Donuts
- Orange and Chocolate Mousse with Cointreau
- Pistachio Semi-freddo with Honeycomb
Buffet
All choices with a selection of Middle-eastern Dips and Salads and breads
- Moroccan Beef Tagine, Honey and Pistachio and Fruity Couscous
- Lebanese Chicken with Saffron and Slivered Almond Rice
- Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
- Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable and Haloumi Stack with Spicy Napoli Sauce
- Egyptian Special – Saffron, Sultana and Pistachio Steamed Rice, Chicken with Honey, Almond and Dates, Harissa and Tomato-Baked Mixed Vegetables