The Tea Room Gunners Barracks, Mosman

As I move through my mid 20′s, life seems to pass by so much quicker. I remember when I first started playing soccer during the second year of Uni, I kept saying to myself that I still had 10-15 years to learn how to play the game properly and improve as a player before my body would call it a day. While I am still a few years away from that mark, it felt like only yesterday that I started playing with this same group of guys.

It made me also think that it felt like only yesterday that my friends were all in Uni. The good old days where we would play basketball at the UTS courts instead of attending lectures, or heading to Ogalos for a heart clogging portugese chicken burger and an easy way drink on the way back. All these memories indeed felt like it was yesterday, which makes me think how time has flown when some of my friends are now getting married.

The great thing is that nothing has changed, the friendships are still there and we crack the same jokes and make fun of the same people (in good jest). It’s comforting to know that these friendships have remained, as I know a lot of people who’s friendships have grown apart once they finish high school and Uni.

Table setting

Anyway, back to the wedding. I had the privilege to attend a beautiful wedding  for two great Uni friends of mine. They have been together as a couple ever since we started Uni, I believe a good eight years now. Marriage for them was imminent, they’ve never been apart during their relationship and they are all inspiration to all on how it is possible for two people can become soul mates.

The reception was held at Gunners Barracks in Mosman, which I have read a lot about regarding their high teas. It’s a fantastic venue, very intimate and has a vintage feel about it. Food was great too, it’s a refreshing change to the Chinese style banquets I’m use to at Asian weddings.

Canapes : Yoghurt marinated lamb skewer w/ hummus, Goat cheese tortellini, tapenade.

There was a good selection of canapes, from dumplings to skewers. I didn’t note down exactly what they were, but since we were seated outside in the cold we were just happy to get into some tucker so we could line our stomachs before filling them with too much alcohol.

Left to right : bonbonniere of marshmallows and lindt choc flakes, toasting marshmallows, interior, Linda's macarons

The bonbonniere was also a nice gesture. We all received little jars of marshmallows and Lindt hot chocolate flakes, a great combination. Linda also created about 200 macarons to be served with tea and coffee after dessert, a mammoth effort which was a hit with all the guests.

One too many drinks ....

Of course, this blog post wouldn’t be complete without a few more photos of the food.

Crisp pork belly, crushed peas, mint & apple chutney

This was clearly the hit dish for our mains. Berkshire pork was braised in a beef stock and then seared until the skin was crisp. Damn, I can still remember how tender it was. The dish was served with crushed peas cooked in a chardonnay vinegar, butter and fresh mint. A dollop of apple chutney topped everything off. The only thing wrong with the dish ? We wanted more.

Unfortunately I didn’t get to try this dish, nor did I take note of what it was. You might be able to find more information on their website menu if you are curious.

Gunners Barracks is a fantastic venue for a wedding reception if you have a smaller invite list. It’s intimate, classy and is nicely tucked away on the waters of Mosman. The food is of very high quality and the service was just as good. It was the perfect venue and a perfect day for the perfect couple. Congratulations Noel and Charlotte!

The Tearoom Gunners’ Barracks

Georges Heights
End of Suakin Drive, off Middle Head Road

Mosman NSW 2088
Phone (02) 8962 5900
web : www.thetearoom.com.au

5 Comments

1. Karen

   July 3, 2010

   

   Gorgeous photos Howard but you should’ve taken more of Linda’s macarons! Gunners Barracks is beautiful, I went there once for a daytime cocktail reception and it has been on my ‘shortlist’ since. Now that gorgeous church is too…

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2. Fiona

   July 3, 2010

   

   hehe there’s always a few too many drinks!

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3. john@heneedsfood

   July 4, 2010

   

   I had the pleasure of attending a wedding reception here in summer. Beautiful spot and fantastic food. I was really impressed

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4. Forager

   July 4, 2010

   

   Review of the food at a wedding? Brave indeed. Without fail, my friends always have a non-negotiable rule of "don't bag the food at my wedding cos I tasted it, I chose it and I don't want to know if you don't like it". Good on you for sticking your neck out!

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5. angie

   July 6, 2010

   

   Beautiful bride! And beautiful food! And beautiful location!
   And beautiful macarons too! Wow 200 is a big project!
   angie´s last [type] ..An easy lunch with new Edgell 3 Beans -amp Corn snacking range – Plus a chance to win an Edgell hamper too-

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