| Our Food Menu A sophisticated blend of contemporary and classic, our food is exquisitely presented with a total focus on quality. Clean, fresh, uncluttered flavours define us. We aren’t scared to push the boundaries and our dedicated recipe testing and research ensures ongoing innovation. Whether it is a cocktail party to celebrate your engagement or a classic race day picnic hamper, a wedding banquet overlooking the bay or an important boardroom luncheon, we have a menu to suit every occasion. We like to create a menu specifically for your event, based on your own style, taste and personality. Here are just some of the menus we have created. Conference gala dinner – Bollywood styles
Chopstick of asparagus, goat’s cheese and prosciutto Fried bread with pea and mint hummus, seared tuna and wasabi caviar Tartlet of sautéed mushrooms, mascarpone and quince jelly A little scotch egg of quail and chicken Coriander and sweetcorn risotto balls The ultimate sandwich with poached chicken, bacon and gherkin A duck pastry with caramelised apple and thyme Caramelised onion tart with tangy beets, prosciutto, rocket and balsamic syrup ~ Beef fillet on wilted Portobello mushrooms with vine ripened roasted tomato and porcini jus ~ Apple upside down puddings with cinnamon and brown sugar ice cream ‘platters on the table for you to share’ Ciabatta and artisan breads with Canterbury olive oil, fresh basil pesto and smoked salmon mousse ~ Whole roasted beef sirloin with horseradish crème Chicken Marbella with capers, olives and prunes Double roasted potatoes with thyme Wilted greens with citrus butter Fresh green salad ~ Little meringue kisses with crushed raspberry Melting moments with passionfruit and white chocolate Homemade chocolate truffles A selection of canapés ~ Bourbon and brown sugar glazed ham Traditional coq au vin with mushrooms and bacon Parmesan crusted lamb cutlets
Hot buttered new or gourmet potatoes Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables with crumbled feta Green beans with wasabi butter Green salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and garlic croutons ~ A tower of individual crème brulees A glass of champagne jelly with glazed strawberry Mini tartlets of lemon meringue Avocado and grapefruit salad with citrus sorbet and ginger honey dressing ~ A supreme of chicken with lemon and thyme on a green pea risotto ~ Dark chocolate torte with mint sorbet ‘showcasing Canterbury’ Mahogany style Akaroa salmon on tomato and fennel salad ~ Confit of Canterbury duck on kumara mash with a Waipara pinot reduction and braised peas ~ Akaroa walnut and caramel tart with brown sugar cream ‘Bollywood’ Little chicken sandwich with apricot and almond Lightly spiced dhal wadis with cucumber salad (v) (gf) Homemade vegetable samosa (v) Skewered spicy prawns ~ Individual tasting plates with little onion bhajee, a tandori spiced lamb cutlet, naan bread, cucumber and mint raita and mango chutney ~ Your guests will have a choice of ? Toasted sesame crusted supreme of Canterbury chicken on turmeric roasted potatoes and peas with fried green beans or Boneless spicy lamb braise on steaming jasmine rice timbal with fried green beans ~ Cardamom pannacotta with caramelised pineapple and pistachio
“The beautiful food eclipsed the scene. It was so very delicious. The soup ingredients had everyone guessing and that made for a good ‘entree’ into plenty of conversation along the tables. Everyone that has spoken to me since has said ‘...and the food was just superb!’ And I think so too, many times over!! Salmon to melt in your mouth with juniper berries or were they currants? It is a great measure of success when you have guests the next day second-guessing at the ingredients!! I had two chocolate brulees and felt inspired to buy a blow-torch and go on a stringent fitness programme.” June “As you know, the food was of paramount importance with the bride particularly and she was certainly not disappointed, from the beautifully presented finger-food to the wow of a wedding cake. Everything was superbly prepared, looked amazing and tasted divine. We, or rather, YOU, have had heaps of compliments on the days following.” Sandra Creative Director Tina Duncan applies the same discerning eye and level of perfectionism to her stunning cakes. These are only available at White Tie Catering events and can range from a 4-tiered different flavoured wedding cake to a traditional French croquembouche or a gilded Golden Anniversary Cake. Enquire with Us about your perfect menu
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