French High Tea in Merivale: Maison de Crepe

Whether you are popping in for daily coffee and croissant takeaway or a long lunch with the ladies, prepare yourself for a bit of an escape to France. Maison de Crepe’s menu is not just crepes – it is a celebration of French home cooking. If it is a drink you desire, there […]

Hot and Spicy in Methven: Nawab Eatery

Methven is certainly best known as being the gateway to the snow. However, the town has grown, and in the last handful of years it has become an all-season destination with activities such as jet boating, hot air ballooning, scenic flights and mountain biking. The latest addition to all the attractions is relaxing […]

The Best in NZ: The Elmwood

Excellent food and drinks, great service and an awesome team has led to back-to-back national hospitality awards for a thriving Christchurch suburban tavern. For the second consecutive year, The Elmwood Trading Co. has beaten record entries to win “Best Local” in New Zealand title in the independently assessed Hospitality New Zealand Awards for […]

A Taste of India: Dalchini

Cinnamon is commonly used both in the preparation of Indian and curry dishes and in spice mixes. It is one of the five basic whole spices in Indian cooking and its earthy and peppery flavour adds a sweet yet spicy taste to both sweet and savoury dishes. The Hindi word for cinnamon is […]

Panna Cotta with Arpeggio Ganache

Makes 6 portions Prep time: 90 minutes Chill Overnight Courtesy of Nespresso & Ben Bayly. Arpeggio ganache 200ml cream 160ml milk 2 x 40ml Espresso extractions Arpeggio 80ml egg yolk (room temp) 40g sugar 290g dark chocolate 5g leaves gelatine (bloomed in cold water) Place cream, milk and Arpeggio into a pan and […]

Gold nugget opportunity: Route 72

Rarely does it happen that a village business comes up for sale with a long, rich history behind it. When the hammer goes down on this well-established Cust business, the lucky new owners receive the key to an address that has seen one hundred years of shopkeepers plying their trade. Route 72 Café […]

Location & fine cuisine: The Lake House

Sunsets over lakes – what could be a more idyllic setting for your special function than The Lake House on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. With its stunning covered and heated deck, making the dining space suitable all year round, it’s a perfect spot for all manner […]

Creative cooking and cocktails: Riverside Kitchen

If you want to add a WOW factor to your corporate event you have found the right place. Riverside Kitchen is truly a venue with a difference. The calm light-filled space can be used for cocktail functions for up to 100 people. Guests will be entertained by our chefs preparing canapés in the […]

Tasty lunches: The Lunchbox Catering Co

Staff training coming up that needs some tasty treats to get everyone through? Or are you simply out of ideas for your little one’s lunchboxes? Imagine this – fresh, delicious food, beautifully presented and delivered straight to site… it sounds too good to be true. Well, it doesn’t have to be. The Lunchbox […]

For all your function needs: Oxford Working Men’s Club

Large or small, when it comes to functions it is hard to go past the social hub that is the Oxford Working Men’s Club. Ideal for family celebrations, and corporate events, Oxford’s “Social Hub” also has regular music and entertainment shows, and ample, accessible car parking. The Oxford Club offers a great, flexible […]