Sample Menus
Whether you want to treat yourself with a five-course dining experience or enjoy a casual feast at home with friends and family, we can prepare a bespoke menu that’s sure to get the taste buds going and wow you and your guests.
Take a look at our sample menus below. These can be prepared as they are or used as a base and altered according to seasonal produce, tastes or special preferences and needs.
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We know that not everyone shares the same tastes and that some people have dietary requirements. We’ll work with you to make sure all the boxes are ticked and that your personalized menu meets everyone’s needs.
Spoil Yourself
Five Course Dining Experience at Home
To Start
Fresh Home Baked Bread / Whipped Salted Butter / Marinated Olives
Entrée
Saku Tuna / Wasabi / Edamame / Tataki Dressing
Beetroot / Crème Fraiche / Orange Blossom / Pickled Shallots
Taupo Beef / Truffle Mascarpone / / Parmesan / Sourdough
Main
Taupo Lamb Backstraps / Chakalaka / Parsnip / Charred Onion / Red Wine Jus
Wild Roots BBQ Smoked Salmon / Bok choy / Coriander / Thai Green Curry
Spiced Cauliflower / Raisin / Puffed Quinoa / Tahini / Yoghurt
Dessert
Lemon / Rhubarb / Ginger Parkin / Meringue
Peanut Butter / Hockey Pokey / Chocolate soil / Dehydrated Chocolate
To Finish
A selection of NZ Cheeses
This menu is designed as sharing plates so you and your guests will receive everything on the menu and therefore you can try a little from each dish.
Family Feasting & Casual Dining
Something A Little More Casual and Fun for The Whole Family
Keeping it Casual with a Family BBQ
Entrée
Turkish bread Toasts / Carrot and Caraway hummus / Cashew Nut Dhukka
Main
Marinated Taupo Beef Fillet or Venison Backstrap / Herb Gremolata
Rosemary and Garlic Taupo Lamb Shoulder / Tzatziki
Herb and Citrus Stuffed whole Market Fish
Sides
BBQ Sweet Corn / Chipotle Butter
Rocket / Balsamic Roast shallots / Kahurangi Blue / Focaccia Toasts
Asian Slaw Salad / Beer Pickled onion / Coriander / Peanuts
My Greek, New Zealand Grown Quinoa Salad
Spiced Tomato Relish
Dessert
Citrus Tart / Orange Blossom / Seasonal Berries /
Vanilla Mascarpone
Mexican Fiesta
Entrée
Lime and Coriander Ceviche de Pescador / Corn Chips
Main
Pulled Pork Carnitas
Chipotle Chicken Tinga or Pulled BBQ Jackfruit
Tortillas and Tostadas
Accompaniments
Refried Beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Corona Pickled Shallots
Pico de Gallo (Salsa)
BBQ Corn / Chipotle Butter / Parmesan
Dessert
Spiced Chocolate Tart / Cinnamon Crème Fraiche
Asian Style Family BBQ
Entrée
Asian Inspired Antipasto Platter
Main
Chicken Satay Skewers
Hot and Sour Grilled Market Fish (yam plaa Yaang)
or Grilled Whole Market Fish in Banana Leaves / Nam Jim Sauce
BBQ Taupo Beef Sirloin / Hot and Sour Sauce (Yam neua yang Nahm Toke)
BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs (Muu Yang)
Sides
Chinese Coleslaw with Peanut and Crispy Shallot
Char Siu Style Roasted Eggplant Salad
Japanese Caprese Salad
Smacked Szechuan Cucumber Salad
Pickled Korean Radish
Dessert
Sesame / Sweet Potato Fritters / Coconut
Chai Spiced Milk Custard Tart
Family Roast Dinner
Entrée
Fresh Home Baked Bread / Whipped Salted Butter / Marinated olives
Main
Roast Taupo Beef Fillet / Red Wine Jus / Horseradish
or
Roast Lamb Shoulder / Whipped Goats Cheese / Lavender and Hawkes Bay Mustard dressing
Citrus and Vodka Cured Salmon / Dill Crème Fraiche
Sides
Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Shallots
Honey and Caraway Glazed Baby Carrots / Pumpkin Seeds / Gremolata
Grilled Asparagus /Parmesan Shavings / Lemon Dressing
Salad of Heritage Tomatoes / Pickled Shallots / Focaccia Croutons / Pomegranate dressing
Thyme and Garlic Potato Gratin
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Dessert
Summer Berry Cheesecake / Lemon and Lavender Curd
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