Wedding Packages

Central Otago

Wedding Catering Packages

We offer a range of catering options for your Wanaka wedding – from plated dinners to walk & fork catering options.

Please scroll down to see our event & wedding catering packages and sample menus.

Option One
Simple Plated

Canapes x 6 varieties OR Grazing table
Bread’s and dips
Plated main course with three sides
Tea & Coffee

Sample Menu

Canapes
Tandoori prawn’s mint yogurt dip
Wild mushroom arancini black garlic mayo
Hoisin pork wontons pickled cucumber
Braised lamb croquettes Salsa Verde

Plated Main Course
Roast honey, citrus and oregano marinated free range chicken with herb & lemon yogurt

Sides
Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables aged sherry vinegar
Steamed Asparagus hollandaise

Tea & Coffee

Option Two
Walk & Fork

Continual Dining

Canapes x 6 varieties
3 walk and fork options
2 dessert canapes
Tea & Coffee

Sample Menu

Canapes
Persian sausage rolls
Fried mac and cheese balls with gruyere Seared scallops cauliflower puree
crisp capers
Seared Venison with Asian flavors

Walk & Fork
Aromatic red Thai fish curry coconut pilaf rice
Wild mushroom risotto shaved parmesan & truffle oil
Fried spiced chicken on sesame & vegetable noodles

Dessert Canapes
Gluten free dark chocolate brownie salted caramel toasted hazelnuts
Lemon and meringue tartlets

Tea & Coffee

Option Three
Banquet

Canapés 6 varieties OR Grazing table
Plated starter
Banquet main (choice of 2 meat 3 sides)
2 dessert canapes or plated dessert
Tea and coffee

Sample Menu

Canapes
Blue cheese croquette stone fruit chutney Prosciutto wrapped asparagus rolls
Hoisin beef chili ginger and spring onions
Beetroot & dill cured salmon on blini herb crème fraiche

Plated Starter
Venison Carpaccio, baby beets, horseradish and parsley salad

Banquet Main Course
Zaatar spiced leg of lamb with buffalo yogurt & pomegranate molasses
Baked Mt cook Salmon dill and lemon butter sauce

Dessert Canapes
Selection of macaroons
Vanilla bean cheesecake berry compote
or plated
Grilled central Otago peaches with amoretti crumb and vanilla crème fraiche

Tea & Coffee

Option Four
Alternate Drop

Canapes 6 varieties or Grazing table
Plated starter

(two choices alternate drop)

Plated main
(two choices alternate drop 3 sides)
2 Dessert canapes or plated dessert
Tea & Coffee

Sample Menu

Canape
Whitebait toasty with chives & lemon Polenta chips parmesan aioli
Crab and gruyere cheese fritters with saffron mayo Black vinegar braised pork belly pickled cucumber

Plated Starter
Seared salmon fillet with tamari seed crust, edamame puree and pickled cucumber

Main Alternate Drop
Herb crusted rump of Lamb heritage cumin roasted carrots rosemary gnocchi red wine jus
Baked chermoula market fish with black olives oven dried vine tomatoes, crushed baby potatoes

Sides
Roasted Kumara with parmesan aioli & basil
Tuscan bread salad with roasted peppers, olives & tomatoes

Dessert Canape
Dark chocolate mousse cups with hazelnut praline Lemon meringue tartlets
or plated
Raspberry crème brulee with an orange & cardamom shortbread

Tea & Coffee

Option Five
Winter Banquet

Canape’s 6x Varieties OR Grazing Table
Plated Starter
Banquet main (choice of 2 meats 3 sides)
2x Dessert canapes or plated dessert
Tea & Coffee

Sample Menu

Canapes
Braised beef cheek bites on cauliflower puree with gremolata
Lamb shoulder croquets with caper mayo
French onion soup cups with gruyere cheese croutes
Hot smoked Mount Cook salmon and creamed leek tartlets
Westcoast Whitebait toasted butties with chives and lemon
Fried polenta chorizo and garlic chips with chipotle sour cream

Starter
Aromatic red fish curry with coconut cream and winter greens crisp curly kale

Mains (Banquet Style)
Pot roasted free range chicken with smoked bacon button onions winter garden thyme
Roast 55-day dry aged rib of beef with caramelized shallots red wine jus

Sides
Duck fat roast potatoes with garlic
Steamed winter greens with pancetta
Roasted winter root vegetables with rosemary aioli

Dessert Canapes
Dark chocolate brownie with salted caramel and toasted hazelnuts
Baked vanilla and blueberry cheesecake

Catering Prices Include:

  • Menu tastings for 2 people for groups over 120 (smaller party’s tastings can be arranged for $200pp)
  • Creative menus put together by our Executive Chef to suit your requirements
  • All dietary requirements catered for
  • Our mobile kitchen and chefs
  • Event planner to help with your timeline. Ceremony and reception set up plan. Includes 1 x walk through at venue
  • Platters, cutlery and crockery needed for your menu including tea & coffee facilities.
    ***Glassware not Included unless you go with our drinks packages***
  • Complementary wedding menu design for each guest
  • Continuous communication with our event planner throughout the planning process

Waiting & Bar Staff

We quote all Waitstaff & Bar staff separately for each event depending on your requirements.

Staffing levels are calculated by Raspberry Creek staffing formula.