Every year on Mother’s Day, Palmwoods Hotel normally hosts hundreds of people who bring their mums in to celebrate with a family meal. 

While that’s impossible this year, Palmwoods Hotel have rallied in true country style, to offer a delicious alternative to treat mums. 

“We put our heads together to think about ways we could still create beautiful, restaurant quality meals for families, especially as we have been housebound during lockdown over the past month,” said spokeswoman, Cassie Orreal. 

“And as the weather is just so beautiful at this time of year, a picnic platter seemed like a fitting choice. We are especially proud of our family platter. It can very easily feed a hungry family of four.” 

The family platter is loaded with sandwiches, crackers, cheese, kabana, pastrami, olives, mixed fruits, dip, chocolate brownies, chocolate mousse tarts and strawberries dipped in chocolate. 

“There is something yummy there for everyone,” Cassie said. “The platter is $60 and is presented in a sturdy tray that is perfect to take to your favourite picnic spot. For an extra $15 we will add a bottle of Brown Brothers wine. I’m sure there are plenty of mums feeling sad that there won’t be any handmade gifts from school this year, but we feel certain that this might go some way to make up for that!”

There is also a lush antipasto platter for two, for $20. Add two piccolos for $30.

These platters are available by pre-order only. All orders must be placed by midday, Thursday May 7. Call 5445 9003 to order. As a bonus, any Mother’s Day meal purchase puts you in the draw to win a Brown Brothers wine pack valued at $120. 

Plus the bottleshop has heaps of gift options for Mum for Mother’s Day. 

“We have also changed gear to put together a tasty takeaway menu,” Cassie said. “The next new menu will be available from Friday and we will promote it on our website and Facebook. The new takeaway menu will also be available on Mother’s Day.”

Tuesday nights were always a favourite with locals, as they were Parmi Night. “I guess one upside of this situation is that every night is Parmi Night now,” said Cassie. “They are such a hit that we have decided to make them available to takeaway every day.”

There is a choice of Carnivore, Hawaiian, Pesto & 3 Cheese,  Breakfast and Traditional toppers, and they are served with chips.

You can check out the website for the latest menus and specials at www.palmwoodshotel.com.au/ or their Facebook page  www.facebook.com/pg/palmwoodshotel