Graze your way: Gather and Feast
Catering for large groups and different dietary requirements can be tricky. The answer? A custom charcuterie cart and graze-your-way platters. Let guests choose for themselves. That’s the philosophy behind Sylvie Wilson’s charcuterie cart and catering company. With Gather and Feast at your event, guests can create their own platter and experiment with flavours. […]
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Fashion news from New Zealand and beyond. The Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is back from 15 to 18 October for Te Pae’s most fashion-forward event yet. Tickets on sale from 10 August. Visit www.nzfashionweek.com/csff. Ahead of New Zealand Fashion Week 2026, join stylist, creative director and now host of podcast This is a […]
Club charm: Cashmere Club
Behind many of Canterbury’s family and corporate events for more than 50 years, this charming club in the heart of Cashmere is proudly home to generations of celebrations. Our team understand what you need almost before you say it,” says Cashmere Club functions manager Kayla Woolley. Recently renovated, the club’s four function spaces […]
The latest trend: restore, don’t replace – McDonald & Hartshorne
In Christchurch’s bustling hospitality industry – where restaurants book out and tables fill up – booth seats wear out and chairs start to tatter. To keep their footprint low and standards high, local restaurateurs are choosing to restore instead of replace. Within commercial spaces, restoring furniture can update the look of a business […]
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