The Giant Steps 2026 Gala Ball
event & venue information
Your Guide to Planning, Transport & Dietary Requirements
Venue & Transport
International Convention Centre
14 Darling Drive
Darling Harbour, Sydney
Menu & Dietary Requirements
Food & Beverage
A delicious menu and beverage list catering to all dietary needs
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The menu will be published early April
What to Expect on the Night
Ball Program
An overview of the evening’s format and events. A printed version is available on the night
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The program will be published a week prior
Menus
Main Menu
Entrée
GF, V
Vannella burrata ricca with heirloom tomatoes, chargrilled red pepper pesto, ALTO kalamata olive tapenade, spiced kutjera and baby herbs
Main
GF
Chargrilled Riverina beef eye fillet, smoked potato puree, roasted seasonal vegetables, poached baby onions, wilted greens, and red wine jus
Dessert
Mini desserts consisting of …
• Tiramisu mascarpone mousse, Seven Mills roasted coffee almond praline, coffee cremeux, chocolate tuile (contains nuts)
• Pepe Saya sour cream and lemon cheesecake, torched meringue calamansi gel
• Vannella ricotta and pistachio cannoli (contains nuts)
Special Dietary Menu
Entrée*
GF VE
Green pea and coconut parfait umami cream, scorched green peas, roasted garlic pangrattato, vadouvan, baby zucchini, yuzu vinaigrette
Main*
GF VE
Native spiced aubergine eye fillet, potato and leek pave, Warrigal greens, heirloom carrots, crispy tempura zucchini blossom and mushroom ragu
Dessert*
GF VE
Mini desserts consisting of …
• Chocolate and ALTO olive oil cake, bitter chocolate mousse, raspberry gel, coconut sorbet
• Strawberry cremeux tart, strawberry foam and lemon balm
• Mango passionfruit curd, coconut sponge, mango gel
Beverage Menu
Alcoholic
SPARKLING
Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek Sparkling,
Multi-Regional, NSW
WHITE WINE
Chain of Fire Pinot Grigio,
Central Ranges, NSW
RED WINE
Secret Garden Shiraz,
Murray Darling, NSW
BEER
4 Pines Pacific Ale
Asahi Super Dry
Non-Alcoholic
SPARKLING
McGuigan Zero Sparkling
South Eastern Australia
BEER
Sobah Craft Zero
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Zero
REFRESHMENTS
A selection of juice, mineral water, soft drinks and infused botanical water
TEA & COFFEE
Served with dessert or available on request throughout the evening
GF: Gluten Free | DF: Dairy Free | NF: Nut Free | V: Vegetarian | VG: Vegan
SF: Contains Seafood | CR: Contains Crustacean
Dietary Requirements
*Please email any dietary requirements at least 14 days before the Gala Ball.
Pescatarian mains available only if pre-ordered at least 14 days prior.
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We look forward to welcoming you to our Gala Ball!
All money raised will support children & adults on the autism spectrum at Giant Steps.