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 […]
Creating cake art: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants
Wedding cakes have their roots in Ancient Rome. Marriage ceremonies ended with a scone-like wheat or barley cake broken over the bride’s head for luck and fertility. Today things are rather different and the options in wedding cake design and flavour are endless. Mother and daughter Sally Holt and Kate Podmore of Twisted […]
Delicious dining: Formosa
Whether you are making a bee line for destination dining excellence, or adding a highlight to a road trip, a sleek and stylish eating experience awaits you in Ashburton. Apassion for food and culture, plus a varied fitout that features an open kitchen, combine to make every visit a tasty and stimulating time. […]
For intimate weddings: The George
When it comes to planning an intimate wedding, a hotel can be the perfect setting for a memorable and romantic celebration. With its luxurious amenities and attention to detail, The George Hotel can provide a beautiful backdrop for your special day. Here are some tips to ensure a perfect day: The George offers […]
Making breakfast special
All types of occasions call for special breakfasts, from the fast approaching Mother’s Day, to drinks and nibbles when getting ready for a special event such as your wedding day. Starting the day in style often includes bubbles, from bubble baths to drinking bubbly Champagne. If it’s too early for champers on its […]
Super platters
Often with special occasions, friends and family continue on long after the main catering is finished. That’s when platters come into their own, with tempting sweet and savoury treats to accommodate those late-night munchies. Usually at the end of the night, let’s call it supper time, the demand is for lighter fare, with […]
Flourless chocolate cake
With all sorts of dietary requirements being catered for today, it’s good to have a couple of tried and true gluten-free options in your cooking arsenal. This is a rich, moist, flourless chocolate cake that can be served on its own, or layered into special occasion cakes. Ingredients — serves 6-8 300g dark […]
Great coffee and fine food: Elmwood Fine Food
At the heart of every café are the treasures that lie inside its cabinets. What goes better with the perfect coffee than a slice of something nice, or a savoury treat? If you’re swinging by a café during work, you’re probably also looking for a quick convenient bite to eat. Ticking all the […]
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