Franq

Franq, our vintage 1965 Citroën van, brings a touch of French charm to any event. With Franquette’s signature crêpes and galettes prepared on-site, Franq offers a taste of France that guests can savour. Blending authentic flavours with a hint of nostalgia, Franq brings people together over simple and delightful moments.

  • SIMPLETTE (GF)
    Ham, Cheese

    VÉGÉTARIENNE (GF)
    Spinach, Marinated Pumpkin, Feta, Mushrooms

    BRAIDWOOD CLASSIC (GF)
    Smoked Chicken, Cheese, Potatoes, Braidwood Black Garlic Aïoli

    L’AMÉRICAINE (GF)
    Beef Brisket, Cheese, BBQ Sauce, American Cheddar, Caramelised Onions

  • Butter, Sugar

    Butter, Sugar, Cinnamon

    Homemade Lemon Curd

    Franquette Salted Caramel

    Nutella

    Nutella, Strawberries

    Chocolate

    Chocolate, Strawberries

    Maple Syrup

    Maple Syrup, Strawberries

Sit down & Cocktail Soirées

Available for 10+ guests, our cuisine draws its inspiration from the traditions of French gastronomy, brought to life with a fresh, contemporary take.  Guided by the spirit of la bonne franquette, our menus celebrate seasonal ingredients and thoughtful presentation, offering dishes that are delicious and inviting.

Sample Menus

  • MEAT

    Duck rillettes, apple and calvados puree on crostini
    Fillet mignon with bearnaise sauce (GF)
    Smoked wagyu, seeded cracker, goats curd, celery (GF)
    Chicken, tarragon and mayo sandwich squares
    Compressed watermelon, smoked duck breast, whipped feta, pistachio, mint (GF)
    Beef cheek pie, pea puree and tomato relish
    Rye crostini, whipped brie, thyme and pancetta
    Chicken liver parfait, brioche crouton, pickled red onion, espelette pepper
    Beef tartare en croute
    Venison tartare, tapioca cracker, beetroot, goats curd (GF)

    SEAFOOD

    Potato rosti with horseradish crème, gravlax and avruga (GF)
    Sydney rock oysters with sauce mignonette (GF)
    Crumbed calamari, tarragon mayonnaise
    Crab and cream fraiche tarts with dill and salmon roe
    King prawns, avruga vinaigrette, fresh herbs (GF)
    Scallop ceviche, horseradish, beetroot cracker (GF)
    Half shell Harvey Bay scallops, sauce vierge (GF)
    Fried cuttlefish, sea urchin roe hollandaise Crumbed snapper fillet, sauce gribiche
    Petit cod pie with rouille
    Poached salmon, and caper rillette, tapioca wafer (GF)
    Squid ink cracker with tuna tartare and pickled baby onions (GF)
    Herb crusted tuna with mayonnaise and crispy capers

    VEGETARIAN

    Arancini Milanese, aioli
    Toasted gruyere and sage sandwiches
    Marinated artichoke, goats curd, hemp seed shortbread
    Truffled pea, goat cheese tart
    Chickpea panisse, blue cheese mousse, roasted hazelnut
    Petit pois croquette, sauce vierge
    Beetroot chip with horseradish cream and fresh fig (GF)
    Quail eggs with sesame spice crust
    Eshallot Tart Tatin with chive and chervil creme fraiche
    Mushroom pate on brioche with grated quail eggs

    VEGAN

    Tapioca cracker, eggplant, roast capsicum, soft herbs (GF)
    Zaatar potato fritter, red onion jam (GF)
    Cucumber, goat curds, pickled beetroot, capers (GF)
    Lightly battered vegetables, hollandaise

    SPOONS
    (served on ceramic spoon)

    Pea and ricotta tortellini, beurre noisette
    Beef cheek tortellini with sage beurre noisette
    Ocean trout tartare, finger lime and caviar dressing (GF)
    Crab tortellini, bouillabaisse foam

    SWEETS

    Chocolate and passionfruit pave, coconut, caramelised banana
    Cinnamon sugar donuts, chocolate dipping sauce
    Lemon meringue tarts
    Mini chocolate coated ice cream balls (GF) (various flavours available)

  • Spanner crab and chervil risotto with champagne beurre blanc (GF)

    Braised lamb shoulder with mash and fennel and celery salad (GF)

    Cheeseburger, royal

    Mixed mushroom tortellini, beetroot puree, pine nut, currant dressing (V)

    Citrus cured salmon, fennel and orange salad (GF)

    Beef bourguignon with parsnip cream and crisp mushrooms (GF)

    Coq au vin, Paris mash (GF)

    Pan fried dory fillets with caper and sage burnt butter (GF)

    Grilled octopus, grape, watercress, skordalia sauce (GF)

    Kingfish crudo with creme fraiche, finger lime and pomegranate (GF)

    Beef tartare en croute

    Celeriac remoulade char grilled Octopus and squid ink mayo (GF)

  • Duck rillettes, apple and calvados puree on crostini

    Smoked wagyu, seeded cracker, goats curd, celery (GF)

    Chicken liver parfait, brioche crouton, pickled red onion, espelette pepper

    Beef tartare en croute

    Venison tartare, tapioca cracker, beetroot, goats curd (GF)

    Sydney rock oysters with sauce mignonette (GF)

    Crab and cream fraiche tarts with dill and salmon roe

    Half shell Harvey Bay scallops, sauce vierge (GF)

    Squid ink cracker with tuna tartare and pickled baby onions (GF)

    Herb crusted tuna with mayonnaise and crispy capers

    Marinated artichoke, goats curd, hemp seed shortbread

    Truffled pea, goat cheese tart

    Beetroot chip with horseradish cream and fresh fig (GF)

    Quail eggs with sesame spice crust

    Eshallot Tart Tatin with chive and chervil creme fraiche

    Mushroom pate on brioche with grated quail eggs

    Tapioca cracker, eggplant, roast capsicum, soft herbs (GF)

    Zaatar potato fritter, red onion jam (GF)

    Cucumber, goat curds, pickled beetroot, capers (GF)

    Pea and ricotta tortellini, beurre noisette (served on ceramic spoon)

    Beef cheek tortellini with sage beurre noisette (served on ceramic spoon)

    Ocean trout tartare, finger lime and caviar dressing (GF) (served on ceramic spoon)

    Crab tortellini, bouillabaisse foam (served on ceramic spoon)

  • Puff pastry galette, stracciatella, heirloom tomato, citrus salt

    Seared venison carpaccio, horseradish, blackberry vinaigrette, rye crumb

    Roasted red onion, pecorino, thyme and pine nut tortellini, roast fennel puree with beurre noisette

    Prosciutto wrapped pork fillet with apple and celeriac remoulade (GF)

    Seared scallops wrapped in speck with cauliflower puree, caper and raisin vinaigrette (GF)

    Cider pickled mackerel, pickled onion, cucumber, horseradish, dill (GF)

    Ocean trout ceviche with beetroot jelly, pickled fennel and eggplant chips (GF)

    Grilled king prawns, prawn tortellini, rouille and bouillabaisse foam

    Duck tortellini with beetroot puree, pine nut and currant dressing

    Celeriac remoulade char grilled Octopus and squid ink mayo (GF)

    Kingfish ceviche with parsley oil, lemonade fruit, tapioca crumbs and baby greens (GF)

  • Pan fried barramundi, globe artichoke puree, herb emulsion (GF)

    Roast lamb rump, white bean and young garlic puree, broad bean, tarragon jus (GF)

    Roasted duck breast, cavolo nero, sautéed grapes, sauternes jus (GF)

    Confit duck leg, puy lentils, cumin roasted carrots (GF)

    Roasted pork loin, fennel puree, scorched pearl onions, apple compote (GF)

    Beef fillet, potato galette, sautéed baby spinach, cafe de paris butter (GF)

    Crispy lamb shoulder with cabbage, peas, black sausage and pork crackling

    Pan fried dory fillets, cauliflower puree, caper and sage burnt butter (GF)

    Roasted organic chicken breast, celeriac puree, petit pois

    Lamb shoulder galette, crushed peas, goats cheese, queen garnet plums, pea fronds (GF)

    Braised beef cheek galette, Paris mash, crispy mushrooms and smoked garlic butter (GF)

    Pan fried Murray cod, leek puree, sautéed spinach, roast capsicum and chervil (GF)

  • Cote de boeuf with Braidwood black garlic (GF)

    Baked side of salmon, dill and horseradish butter sauce (GF)

    Roasted duck breast, cavolo nero, sautéed grapes, sauternes jus (GF)

    Pan fried barramundi, globe artichoke puree, herb emulsion (GF)

    Braised lamb shoulder, crushed peas, goats cheese herb crust

    Chicken breast, wilted greens, preserved lemon (GF)

    Roasted pork loin, fennel puree, scorched pearl onions, apple compote (GF)

    Roasted organic chicken breast, celeriac puree, petit pois

    Coq au vin (GF)

  • Pomme dauphinoise, thyme salt (GF)

    Snow pea, pea and sugar snap salad, buttermilk dressing and sunflower seeds (GF)

    Broccolini, almond beurre noisette (GF)

    Steamed asparagus, lemon oil, parmesan

    Caramelised pumpkin, feta, rosemary and honey toasted nut and seed mix

    French fries (GF)

    Radicchio, rocket, pear and parmesan salad (GF)

    Petit pois à la Française (GF)

  • Chocolate marquise, crunchy hazelnut, Frangelico ice cream

    Banana in caramel rum syrup with almond toffee and coconut sorbet (GF)

    Glazed lemon tart, raspberry sorbet, pistachio crumb

    Goats curd and honey cheesecake, rhubarb, macadamia

    Pavlova with white chocolate ganache, blueberry compote (GF)

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