WEDDING LOCATION REVIEW: THE DECKHOUSE, WOOLWICH

On Sunday 23th of September 2012 I had the privilege of attending a wedding at the Woolwich Deckhouse.  Beforehand, I've never heard of this place and am glad that I had the opportunity to experience the food and ambience of the Deckhouse.  As the name suggest, there is a deck that overlooks the harbour and you can even see the harbour bridge and skyline.  There's a cafe there that you can enjoy food on a casual weekend or during weekdays.

I must say the food here was fantastic.  My only criticism was that food was spaced over a long period of time.  Entrees were served then you would have to wait for another hour before mains were served followed by another hour or hour and a half until dessert was served.  If you are starving and you don't want your guest to starve I suggest either having a word or choosing another reception location.

Entree served were prawns and scallops.  I adore scallops and am allergic to prawns.  The scallops were cooked perfectly and had a nice sauce and aroma.

Scallops with potato cream topped with prosciutto

Next up mains were choices of steak and barramundi fish.  The barramundi fish was superb.  It was soft and melted in the mouth and had a subtle citrus flavour.  There was so potato mash at the bottom too which was nice and creamy.  I didn't have the steak and was thankful because it was overcooked and dry.

Barramundi fillet with potato mash and cucumber slices and citric sauce

Steak with asparagus, potato gratin and pie

The last course of the meal - dessert is always my biggest highlight.  There was a choice of chocolate fondant that simply melted as you spoon it and vanilla panna cotta.  I was sick of chocolate after the eight textured cake from Quay restaurant.  The panna cotta was divine.  It was smooth and you can really taste the vanilla from the vanilla beans.

Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice-cream

Vanilla panna cotta with pineapple and cream

Reception decor at the Deckhouse

The Deckhouse
Website: http://www.deckhousewoolwich.com.au
Address:
End of Clarke Road, Woolwich Dock
New South Wales
Cafe no: 9817 4394
Office no: 9817 6401