Catering to suit you...

Dine Your Way

A style for every occassion

Whether you’re after relaxed grazing, elegant plated courses, or a lively shared feast, our flexible dining styles let you shape the experience to suit your celebration. Each option is thoughtfully designed to bring people together over beautiful, seasonal food.

Grazing Tables

Striking Displays

Our grazing tables are abundant, vibrant, and made for sharing. Perfect for post-ceremony drinks. Set and ready before guests arrive, a seasonal spread of cheeses, cured meats, dips, fruits, nuts, chutneys, and house-made savouries. Visually stunning and packed with flavour.

Canapes

Food on Foot

Small in size, big on impact — our canapés are the perfect way to kick off your celebration. Hand-delivered by our waitstaff as guests mingle, these beautifully crafted bites are designed to delight, spark conversation, and build anticipation for the courses to come. With a seasonal menu full of bold flavours.

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See Sample Canape Menu

We suggest serving between 4 - 6 canapes as a pre-dinner nibble

  • Rare roast beef on potato rosti with horseradish crème (GF)
  • Seared scallops with strawberry salsa and mint (GF, DF)
  • Moreish fried chicken with black garlic mayo (DF, GF)
  • Zucchini trifolati bruschetta with goats cheese and chilli (V)
  • Pork belly with ginger beer reduction and sesame crackle crumb (GF, DF)
  • Coconut chilli prawns with lime mayo (GF, DF)
  • Three cheese arancini with black garlic mayo and herbs (V)
  • Salmon mousse cups with pickled onions
  • Middle Eastern lamb with coconut yoghurt and pomegranate molasses (GF, DF)
  • Tomato bruschetta with fresh basil and balsamic caviar (DF, V)
  • Spicy Korean cauliflower bites (V)
  • Blackcurrant smoked salmon with goat cheese and salmon caviar on a black shell tart
  • Roasted pears with prosciutto and balsamic glaze (DF, GF)

Oysters, tuna and whitebait available

Additional vegan and vegetarian options available on request.

Some items are subject to seasonal availability and may require our mobile kitchen.

Walk & Fork

Elevated Dining Experience

Designed for relaxed and social dining, our walk and fork dishes offer an abundant, beautifully presented selection of seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy the full experience of our food without the formality of a seated event. It’s generous, elegant and made for mingling.

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See Sample Walk & Fork Menu

We suggest choosing 4 walk & fork items.

  • Salt & pepper squid with lime mayo (DF)
  • Slow cooked lamb on white bean purée, pomegranate molasses (GF)
  • Polenta chips with black garlic mayo (DF, GF)
  • Thai beef salad with chilli lime dressing (GF, DF)
  • Sticky Asian tofu salad on rice (GF, DF, V)
  • Pork belly on carrot and apple purée, ginger beer reduction and sesame crackle (GF)
  • Poké bowl with smoked salmon, rice, cucumber, edamame, carrot, wakame and sesame (GF, DF)
  • Beef cheeks on cauliflower purée with pinot jus (GF)
  • Deep fried dumplings (pork and shiitake) with Asian dipping sauce (DF)
  • Moreish fried chicken with black garlic mayo (GF, DF)
  • Classic chicken Caesar salad
  • Kumara fries with flaky salt and aioli (GF, DF, V)
  • Chowder (seafood, or ham & corn)
  • Swedish meatballs on pappardelle with fresh herbs

Many dishes can be made vegan/vegetarian – please ask.

Family Style Dining

Served To Your Guests

Our family style dining brings everyone together around the table. Large, beautifully prepared platters are placed in the center, inviting guests to serve themselves and share a variety of dishes. With direct table service and a warm, communal vibe, it’s a dining experience that feels both effortless and abundant.

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Entrée

Fresh breads with your choice of either:

  • Moreish butter (GF,V)
  • Whipped Goats cheese with herbs, honey, pistachio and pomegranate seeds (GF, V)
  • Slow-Roasted tomatoes with burrata and olive oil (GF, V)
  • Salmon crudo with soy lime dressing (GF, DF)

Main - select two

  • NZ lamb oyster shoulder on cauliflower purée with pomegranate molasses (GF)
  • Sticky honey and chilli salmon with rice, served with fresh greens and lime (GF, DF)
  • Garlic and herb chicken thigh with green goddess dressing, baby spinach and dukkha (GF)
  • NZ beef fillet served with Moreish salsa verde (GF, DF)
  • Pork belly on carrot purée with ginger beer reduction with sesame crackle crumb (GF)
  • Pumpkin gnocchi with burnt Moreish butter, pumpkin purée, parmesan and fresh herbs (V)

Sides & Salads - select three

  • Caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction (GF, V)
  • Roasted baby potatoes with flaky salt and rosemary (GF, DF, V)
  • Seasonal greens with lemon oil and crunchy dukkha (GF, DF, V)
  • Rocket, pear, parmesan and candied walnut salad with mustard dressing (GF, V)
  • Asparagus, spinach, strawberry, avocado salad with lime and mint dressing (GF, DF, V)
  • Roasted carrots with harissa, coconut yoghurt, spinach and dukkha (GF, DF, V)
  • Pumpkin and feta salad with roasted capsicum, red onions and spinach with miso tahini dressing (GF, V)
  • Whipped feta with baby beets, dill and pistachio (GF, V)

Plated Formal Dining

Elevated Dining Experience

Each guest is served a beautifully presented, plated meal by our professional waitstaff, creating a seamless fine-dining experience. It’s the perfect option for those who value sophistication, smooth service, and restaurant-quality food that looks as good as it tastes.

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See Sample Plated Formal Dining Menu

Entrée – select one

  • Blue cod ceviche with olive oil, citrus, capers, red onion and crème fraîche (GF)
  • Caprese salad with heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil and balsamic pearls (GF, V)
  • Lemon risotto with prawns, asparagus and rocket oil (GF)
  • Pumpkin gnocchi with burnt Moreish butter, pumpkin purée, parmesan and fresh herbs (GF, V)

Main – select two

  • NZ beef fillet, potato rosti, roasted portobello mushroom, porcini butter, baby carrots and pinot glaze (GF)
  • Venison medallion, butternut purée, cherries and green beans (GF)
  • Sous vide pork belly, carrot purée, ginger beer reduction, crackle crumb and broccolini (GF)
  • NZ lamb backstrap, pea and feta couscous, mint vinaigrette and pistachio crumb
  • Chicken breast with spinach and pesto purée, prosciutto, roasted tomatoes and green beans (GF)
  • Smoked salmon with perla potatoes, herbs and salsa verde (GF, DF)

Main courses are served alternate drop style.

Buffet Style

Served to your guests

We create a visually stunning spread with a range of dishes, allowing everyone to fill their plates with what they love most. It’s perfect for events where you want a generous, social atmosphere without compromising on flavour or presentation.

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Buffet Style Options

Main – select one

  • NZ beef fillet with Moreish salsa verde or pinot jus (GF, DF)
  • NZ lamb backstrap with pistachio crumb and pomegranate molasses (GF, DF)

Main – select one

  • Moreish glazed ham on the bone (GF, DF)
  • Coriander lime chicken with green goddess dressing and dukkha (GF, DF)
  • Roast Pork loin with cracking and apple sauce (GF, DF)

Optional Main – available for an additional $6.50pp

  • Pomegranate glazed salmon with crème fraîche (GF)

Vegetables & Salads – select three

  • New season’s potatoes with Moreish butter and herbs (GF, V)
  • Roasted baby potatoes with rosemary and flaky salt (GF, DF, V)
  • Kumara salad with baby spinach, green beans, parmesan, toasted seeds and maple mustard dressing (GF, V)
  • Rainbow slaw with edamame, sesame and lime ginger soy dressing (GF, DF, V)
  • Grain salad loaded with sautéed broccoli, spring onion and herbs with a tzatziki dressing (V)
  • Pumpkin and feta salad with roasted red onions, capsicum, spinach, quinoa and tahini miso dressing (DF, GF, V)
  • Asian rice noodle salad with seasonal vegetables and sesame lime dressing (GF, DF, V)
  • Summer garden salad with mixed leaves, cherry tomato, cucumber, spring onion, radish, avocado, green beans and capsicums with mint and lime dressing (GF, DF, V)
  • Whipped feta and baby beets with dill and pistachio (GF, V)

Desserts

Something Sweet to Finish

Once the main event is over, it’s time for something sweet. Our dessert offerings are the perfect way to round off your celebration—think elegant plated desserts, delightful shared sweets, or a full dessert table for guests to graze at. Whether you're after classic favourites or something a little more decadent, we’ll create a sweet finish that leaves a lasting impression.

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Plated – select one

  • Affogato espresso martini (GF)
  • Seasonal Central Otago fruit with rosemary, lime and ginger syrup, mascarpone and almond biscotti
  • Chocolate brownie with mascarpone, fresh fruit, chocolate bark (GF)

Petits Fours – select two

  • Mini vanilla cheesecake with seasonal fruit
  • Chocolate brownie with ganache and raspberry (GF)
  • Salted caramel donuts
  • Raspberry macarons (GF)
  • Lemon tarts

Dessert Grazing Table
An alternative way to serve dessert is our show stopping dessert grazing tables filled with delicious treats, mini bites, seasonal fruit and confectionery that will delight your guests.

Additional supplement applies for Dessert Grazing Table

Supper

A Nightime Nibble

As the night carries on, we keep your guests well-fed with a range of late-night nibbles and hearty suppers. Our after-dinner bites are designed to hit the spot and keep the energy going.

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Served as a late-night snack – select one

  • Sanga’s mini pies
  • Kumara fries with black garlic mayo
  • Fries with tomato ketchup and flaky salt
  • Margherita pizza
Cullenary prestige

Founded in Paris and known for shaping chefs with classical technique, precision, my training gave me a deep respect for ingredients. A training that has shaped my food philosophy ever since.

At Le Cordon Bleu, I learnt the importance of letting ingredients shine, mastering the foundations before adding flair, and creating food that brings people together. Whether it's a wedding feast, a corporate lunch or an intimate gathering, that same care and craft go into every dish I create.

We recently took home the number one spots at The New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards. Winning both the South Island and national award for best catering, we are proud that our teams dedication to excellence has been recognised by this amazing award.

“We wish we could do it all again!"

"Right from the start you made everything so easy. The selection to choose from was hard as everything sounded delicious!! All of our guests raved about the food. You and your staff worked away so discreetly almost like you blended into the surroundings. I wish you lived closer I’d totally make you my new best friends. Thank you for making our day memorable.”

Sara & Matt

Dietary Requirements

We understand every guest is unique, and we’re committed to making sure no one misses out on a delicious meal. Our team go above and beyond to cater for all dietary requirements—whether it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, coeliac, or allergy-specific. Just let us know ahead of time, and we’ll create thoughtful, tasty alternatives that match the quality and presentation of the main menu.

Flavour is Everything

Let the food set the tone;  abundant, seasonal, and made to be shared. From elegant plated meals to generous shared feasts and crowd-pleasing canapés, we design menus that celebrate local produce and bold flavours. Every dish is crafted to connect people, spark conversation, and leave a lasting impression.

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Tell us about your Event

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027 810 3822events@moreishkitchen.co.nz