A scrumptious dining retreat: Fiddlesticks
You have to admire the business that no matter the challenges, keeps focused on delivering first-class service and never compromises on quality. When our CBD was still a post-quake zone, with builders on construction sites being the only sign of life in our city, despite the odds, a new restaurant took a punt […]
Seafood chowder: United Fisheries
Ingredients 1kg Seafood Marinara Mix 2 onions, diced 2 rashers bacon 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp pepper 2 Tsp dried parsley or sage 2 1/2 cups boiling water 3 cups milk 30g butter 1/3 cup flour Method – Serves 5 – 6 Remove […]
Sweets for the sweet: Sweet Soul Patisserie
Mother’s Day is a special day where mothers all around the world are recognised and celebrated. The celebration takes many forms, but for the most part it’s a day where mothers get the chance to put their feet up and be well and truly spoilt. In its modern form the holiday originated in […]
Cust is calling: Route 72 Café Bar Emporium
When heading out to the country for a day’s respite from the city, the trip is that much more memorable when the place you have in mind to visit is a renowned destination stop. Amere 35-minute drive from Christchurch, in the picturesque village of Cust, is a business that holds a wealth of […]
Romantic lakeside setting: Lake house Lake hood
Watching the sun set across the waters of beautiful Lake Hood in mid-Canterbury creates an idyllic setting. What could be more romantic? This idyllic setting is available to couples for their wedding receptions at Lake House Restaurant and Bar. The all-weather, covered and heated, deck dining space is right on the water, and […]
Hanmer Springs Platters: Four Square Hanmer Springs
Stunning Hanmer Springs – what a place to get married. At the heart of your beautiful location is the team at Four Square Hanmer Springs, who have a passion for creating beautiful, bespoke, and generous grazing platters – perfect for your special wedding day. Platters are a great solution in the lead-up to […]
A slice of love
Love has four letters, and so does cake, and no wedding is complete without a generous helping of both. Modern wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes, single and multiple tiered, plain and fancy. A wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status (the bigger […]
For food that’s smokin’: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel
Christchurch’s Smoke ‘n’ Barrel travels South Island-wide, catering weddings and events of all sizes with their top-notch take on BBQ. “It’s the perfect style of food for any celebration, but especially a wedding.” Operating from a new dine-in premises in Woolston, the Smoke ‘n’ Barrel team consists of co-owners Renee Blackburn, her chef […]
Baking it bridal: The Sugar Room
When consumed by wedding stress, a big beautiful cake at the end of the night is one less thing to worry about. Imagine the wedding cake of your dreams, with crisp edges, perfect buttercream and a design to suit your theme. The Sugar Room can make that dream a reality. Sam Stakenburg, owner […]
Delectable and affordable: Halswell Bakery
When it comes to the big day, you don’t need a big budget… that is if you head to Halswell Bakery! From simple, rustic style cakes, to beautiful fresh sandwich platters, the bakery offers a bespoke service so you can get exactly what you want for your engagement celebration, hen/stag do, the wedding […]
