Boat Description

Ariston offers a premium and unique space for events, including weddings, parties or private luxury charters. Based on the Greek word meaning “the best”, the vessel definitely lives up to its name. With the finest catering, a curated selection of Australian and international wines, as well as dedicated professional crew and wait staff, Ariston offers an unparalleled Sydney Harbour sailing experience.

Spanning three large levels, including indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, guests can socialise and explore freely while enjoying the views and beauty of Sydney Harbour. Up to 58 people can experience cocktail-style canapés over two levels with up to 30 guests enjoying seated meals.

A premium BOSE surround sound system is fitted on all decks, including iPod and karaoke features. Foxtel, free-to-air TV and DVD playback with modern LED digital TV monitors are perfect for casual viewing, business presentations or your surprise party feature.

Ariston's state-of-the-art conference room is integrated with a strong internet connection that provides internet access and seamless international conferencing. The conference room is also fitted with a 46" LED TV monitor with wifi laptop connection and round social seating for up to 14 people.

Elegant overnight accommodation is available by way of five chic twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms.

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Boat Hire Fees

November to January: $1,100 per hour

Minimum of 35 pax for all Fridays & Saturdays in December

February to April: $1,000 per hour

May to October: $900 per hour

Public Holidays: 30% surcharge on gross charter

Weddings: 30% surcharge on gross charter

Any Other Fees

Wharf Fees: $50 each

Wait Staff: $300 (1 staff between every 10 guests)

BYO Food: $250 (pre-cooked & pre-plattered food)

BYO Beverages: $20 per person (includes ice, eskies, glassware & amenity fees)

No BYO on Fridays & Saturdays in December

Chef: $430 (not required for Grazing Food Menu or BYO Food)

DJs permitted: $250 surcharge applies (speakers provided so just bring decks, table and aux cable, otherwise we can use blu-tooth)

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Food

SUBSTANTIAL GRAZING STYLE FOOD PACKAGE

$38 per person (min 10 people)

5 pieces per person. Delivered fresh on the day of the charter in biodegradable presentation boxes ready to serve. Cocktail napkins included. Dietary requirements on request only.

  • Vietnamese rice paper rolls with chicken or tofu, served with nuoc cham dipping sauce. [GF, V, VEG]
  • Sushi and nori hand rolls including salmon, tuna, prawn, chicken and vegetables - served with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger. [GF, V, VEG]
  • Pulled pork, pulled chicken and rare roast beef sliders with aioli and slaw on brioche roll.
  • Oregano, garlic and lemon zest marinated chicken tenders with tatziki. [GF]

Plus finger sandwiches and wraps, fillings to include a mixed selection from the following list:

  • Smoked salmon and rocket with crème fraiche and chives.
  • Tuna, celery, spanish onion and basil aioli.
  • Shaved ham, cheddar cheese, tomato and seeded mustard mayonnaise.
  • Roast beef, rocket, semi dried tomato and dijon.
  • Tandoori chicken with cucumber yogurt and crisp lettuce.
  • Chicken, avocado, mayonnaise and spanish onion.
  • Turkey, cranberry and camembert.
  • Grilled mediterranean vegetable wrap with hommus. [V, VEG]
  • Egg, chive, mayonnaise and baby spinach. [V]
  • Pumpkin, goats cheese and rocket. [V]

Optional Additions

Antipasto Platter: $155 (min 10 people, can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Rustic italian breads, grissini and flatbreads (including gf options).
  • Oven baked semi dried tomatoes, marinated green olives, grilled eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers, marinated artichokes, persian fetta, smoked salmon, hot sopressa salami and san danielle prosciutto.

Cheese Platter: $155 (min 10 people, can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Selection of local cheeses, dried fruits and assorted crackers (including gf options).

Seafood Platter: $545 (min 10 people, can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli.
  • Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and salmon roe.
  • Blue swimmer crab with fresh lemon wedges.
  • Balmain bugs with tartare sauce.
  • BBQ salmon fillets with grilled baby eggplants, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto.

Dessert Platter: $220 (min 10 people, can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Petite lemon meringue pie.
  • Assorted petite french macarons.
  • Choc dipped strawberries.
  • Petite piquant chocolate brownie.

 

SIDE TABLE BUFFET MENUS

Buffet Menu 1: $112 per person

Canapes:

  • Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
  • Aloo bonda - indian potato fritters with coriander yoghurt (GF, VEG)
  • Portuguese style tuna, caper and parsley tart

Buffet:

  • Assorted boutique bread rolls with butter (v)
  • Chilled pacific oysters with cucumber lime and mirin [2 per person] (gf)
  • Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli [3 per person] (gf)
  • Insalata of finely shaved cabbage, italian parsley pine nut and raisin with grated pecorino (GF, V)
  • Crisp broccolini salad with chilli, lemon and baby capers (GF, VEG)
  • Cocktail potato salad with lemon, caper and grain mustard vinaigrette (GF, VEG)
  • Bbq salmon fillets with fresh rocket and salsa verdi (GF)
  • New orleans jerk chicken cutlets with pineapple salsa and spiced yoghurt dressing (GF)
  • Slow roast lamb shoulder with caramelised shallots and button mushrooms, jus (GF)

Dessert:

  • Seasonal fresh fruit platter (v, gf)
  • Devils chocolate mud cake with double cream (v)

Buffet Menu 2: $136 per person

Canapes:

  • Yellow fin tuna tartare on edible spoon with lime zest and crème fraiche
  • Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
  • Chilli and rosemary marinated lamb skewers with smoked tomato and basil sauce [GF]

Buffet:

  • Assorted boutique bread rolls with butter (v)
  • Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli [3 per person] (gf)
  • Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and black sesame dressing [2 per person] (gf)
  • Smoked tasmanian salmon with fine eschallots, chives, lemon and baby capers (gf)
  • Curly endive and radicchio salad with toasted chia, pumpkin and sesame seeds (GF, VEG)
  • Wild rice and roast sweet potato salad with pomegranate dressing, fetta and fresh parsley (GF, V)
  • Kipfler potato salad with fresh herbs and crisp shallots and light mustard dressing (GF, VEG)
  • Grilled swordfish on vine ripened tomato, with fresh rocket and salsa verdi (GF)
  • Pan fried spatchcock marinated in sage, lemon zest and chilli (GF)
  • Whole roasted beef fillet with red wine and rosemary jus (GF)

Dessert:

  • Petite apple tarte tatin with double cream (V)
  • Individual pavlovas with fresh chantilly cream and berries (GF, V)

 

CANAPE MENUS

Canapé Menu 1: $47 per person (recommended for 2 hour charters only)

  • Portuguese style tuna, caper and parsley tart
  • Corn and zucchini fritter with avocado, olive, tomato and eschalot salsa (GF, VEG)
  • Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin.
  • Mini salmon skewer wasabi miso brush, toasted sesame (GF)
  • Pork, veal and fennel polpette in roasted tomato sugo (GF)
  • Porcini mushroom arancini ball with basil aioli (GF, V)

 

Canapé Menu 2: $65 per person (recommended for 3-4 hour charters)

  • Fresh pacific oysters with shallot and citrus dressing (GF, VEG)
  • Ocean cooked king prawns dill aioli (GF)
  • Steamed prawn and pork dim sim chilli sambal
  • Polenta and truffle chips with shaved parmesan and chives (GF, V)
  • Roast duck and shitake mushroom salad with smoked chilli dressing (GF)
  • Tandoori brushed rock ling pops with coastal honey and sumac yoghurt (GF)
  • Crisp lamb and rosemary pie with piquant chutney
  • Thai chicken curry with steamed fragrant rice and crisp shallots (GF)
  • Mini pavlova with fresh cream and summer berries (GF, V)

Canapé Menu 3: $75 per person inc GST (recommended for 4 hour charters)

  • Peking duck pancakes with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
  • Lime marinated tuna logs with wasabi mayonnaise and baby cress (GF)
  • Corn and zucchini fritter with avocado, lime and coriander salsa (GF, VEG)
  • Kingfish sashimi served on edible spoon with watermelon, pickled ginger and lychee
  • Rare roast beef in yorkshire pudding horseradish cream
  • Aloo bonda indian potato fritters with green chilli yoghurt (GF, VEG)
  • Karaage chicken with kewpie mayonnaise and togarashi
  • Pulled pork slider with apple and fennel slaw grain mustard mayonnaise
  • Roasted tomato arancini filled with mozzarella with garlic aioli (GF, V)

Additional items to add to canape menus: $9.90 per item per person (served in a small bowl or noodle box)

  • Beer battered flathead gougons with tartare sauce and chips
  • Sri lankan fish curry with fragrant rice and fresh coconut sambal (GF)
  • Thai green chicken curry with fragrant rice and crisp shallots (GF)
  • Slow cooked pork ragout with wild mushrooms, garlic mash, gremolata (GF)
  • Sri lankan eggplant and potato curry with fragrant rice and fresh coconut sambal (GF, VEG)
  • Braised beef bourguignon with root vegetables and parisienne mash (GF)
  • Thai red salmon curry with jasmine rice and lychee, kaffir lime and chilli salsa (GF)
  • Fillet of rock ling with ginger and shallots in 8 hour master stock and rice noodles
  • Char sui pork with vegan fried rice and fried eschallots

All charters will attract a chef charge of $300 that are up to 4 hours in charter duration

 

PLATTERS

Antipasto Platter

$155 (min 10 people - can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Rustic italian breads, grissini and flatbreads [including gf options]
  • Oven baked semi dried tomatoes, marinated green olives,
  • Grilled eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers, marinated artichokes, persian fetta,
  • Smoked salmon, hot sopressa salami and san danielle prosciutto

Cheese Platter

$155 (min 10 people - can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Selection of local cheeses, dried fruits and assorted crackers [including gf options]

Seafood Platter

$545 (min 10 people - can be ordered in multiples of 10 only)

  • Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli
  • Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and salmon roe
  • Blue swimmer crab with fresh lemon wedges
  • Balmain bugs with tartare sauce
  • BBQ salmon fillets with grilled baby eggplants, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto

Please note: When ordering platters only, a $65.00 delivery fee will apply (no chef required)

 

BYO Food Fee: $250 flat fee (must be pre-cooked platters, no galley use except for food storage in fridges)

Beverages

Deluxe Beverage Package

$14.50 per person, per hour

Beer:

  • Corona Extra
  • Peroni Nastro Azzuro (imported)
  • Cascade Premium Light

White Wine:

  • Kudos by Ant Moore Pinot Gris NZ 2014
  • Mondiale Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine:

  • Gilardi ‘Ravelet’ Rose French
  • Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet 2015
  • Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2015

Sparkling:

  • Petaluma Croser NV
  • Selection of soft drinks, juices, mineral water, tea and coffee
  • Alternative quality beers and wines will be served if the selection is unavailable

Add Spirits for $10 per person, per hour

 

Exclusive Beverage Package

$30 per person, per hour

Beer:

  • Cascade Premium Light
  • Peroni
  • Corona

Red Wine:

  • Banjo’s Run Pinot Noir 2013
  • St Hallett The Reward Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
  • Banjo’s Run Merlot 2013

White Wine:

  • Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2015
  • Banjo’s Run Sauvingnon Blanc 2011
  • Kudos by Ant Moore Pinot Gris 2014 NZ
  • Champagne:
  • Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut
  • Selection of soft drinks, juices, mineral water, tea and coffee
  • Alternative quality beers and wines will be served if the selection is unavailable

Add Spirits for $10 per person, per hour

 

Pay As You Go Menu

Sparkling Wines:

  • Veuve Cliquot Champagne: $130
  • Petaluma Croser N.V: $58
  • Chandon Brut NV: $55

White Wines:

  • Mondiale Sauvignon Blanc NZ: $40
  • Kudos Pinot Gris NZ 2014: $45
  • Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2015: $60

Red Wines:

  • Gilardi Ravelet Rose French: $49
  • Banjo’s Run Merlot 2013: $62
  • St Hallet Reward Cab Sav 2014: $60
  • Banjo Run Pinot Noir 2013: $38
  • Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2015: $43

Beers:

  • Cascade Premium light: $9
  • Corona Extra: $9
  • Peroni Nastro Azzuro: $9

House Spirits: $10

Soft Drinks, Teas & Coffee: $4

 

BYO Drinks Fee: $20 per person (includes ice, eskies, glassware, amenity fees)