Party canapés
Need a quick and easy canapé that delivers a lot of ‘wow’ for very little effort? Say hello to our friend the vol-au-vent. A vol-au-vent – French for ‘blown by the wind’ – is a light, flaky puff pastry shell filled with sweet or savoury goodness. While homemade pastry is an option, store-bought […]
Serving special times: House of Hop
Hosting comes easy to one restaurant and brewery just outside of Geraldine – a place known for the brewing some of the best craft beer and good times. “Big groups are so much fun,” says Lisa Dawson, owner of House of Hop, and keen enthusiast of hosting large functions. “We specialise in parties […]
Breakfast muffins
The perfect protein-packed snack for busy mornings or on-the-go healthy eating. Tasty, healthy and easy to make, these egg and vegetable muffins are great to have on hand for an easy breakfast. They’re also a healthy quick snack for the whole family. Whip them up on a Sunday to feed the troops through […]
Serve, solve, shoot: Serve Social
Here’s how to hold an event that hits the bullseye. Christchurch’s St Asaph Street is home to everything imaginable in the events arena – activities to excite and food and drink for refuelling. Serve Social is built for laughs, team-building, and bragging rights that always make their way back to the office. Picture […]
Southern hospitality: Texas Grill
Flame-grilled fare and flavour is on the menu. Bringing the bold spirit of the American South to the heart of Christchurch, Texas Bar and Grill is where flame meets flavour in spectacular style. Think juicy steaks, smoky brisket, handcrafted cocktails, and a whole lot of Southern charm. Step inside this wood-fired wonderland and […]
Cater with class: Halswell Bakery
No matter the occasion – from business meetings to family celebrations – fresh, quality catering is key. Food is the star of any event, cultivating joy and lively chatter between guests, so it pays to have a catering team who knows what works. Fortunately, the renowned Halswell Bakery have your food needs sorted. […]
Supreme snack: Gordons Pickles
Tart, tangy, and with a signature crunch – pickles make the perfect snack. With a pickle to suit every occasion and craving, Gordon’s is your local picklery destination – shelves stocked with pickles sliced and whole, all with a distinctive dill flavour and crispness. It doesn’t stop there; the team’s famous gherkin relish, […]
Peached pears with salted caramel drizzle
A divine dessert in winter weather, poached pears are as elegant as they are effortless. Sweet salted caramel balances out the fruit’s healthy edge to become your favourite thing to serve at mid-winter Christmas parties and beyond. Ingredients 6 large pears 1L water 2-3 Tbsp honey or golden syrup, depending on preferred sweetness […]
Daytime delicacies: Easteat
Is lunch the new dinner? This time of year can see us leaving for work before the sun rises and returning home after it has set. It stands to reason that the middle of the day needs to be the highlight. Lunch should be a delicious interlude that jolts us out of our […]
Bowls of comfort: Tanoshi
Finding an inner-city sanctuary that offers a cosy, homey feeling is a great way to press pause on the hustle and find your zen again. Located in Christchurch’s city centre, Tanoshi is a Japanese restaurant offering an authentic Osaka-style dining experience. The range of traditional meals includes donburi and ramen to bento boxes […]
