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Whether you need catering in Christchurch, Canterbury or anywhere in the South Island, for a wedding, birthday, corporate event or to cover those special dietary requests, Continental has it covered.

“The food was outstanding, the fact you have so many choices for dietary requirements is really great and we have received many comments about how great the food has been”

— Client Lunch

CANAPÉ MENU

Canapes - Land

Chicken thigh taco, sweet corn and tarragon (GF) / Lemon thyme and chicken beignet, roast garlic aioli / Beef tataki, Asian vegetables, ponzu dip (GF) (DF) / Mini beef check pie, red wine and onion / Jamon and manchego croquette / Lamb merguez spring roll, green tomato chutney (DF) / Smoked brisket croquette, American mustard mayonnaise / Chicken ballentine oyster mushroom and chive (GF) / Pork and ham terrine, apple chutney and pickle (GF) (DF) / Boneless chicken wings, honey and thyme glaze (GF) (DF) / Awhi farms beef sirloin, potato fondant with salsa verde (GF)

Canapes - Sea

Canapes - Garden

Miso roasted butternut squash, sage, pesto, crispy filo (VG) / Porcini mushroom arancini, mozzarella, truffle mayo (VG) / Miso and ginger glazed tofu rice paper wraps, Vietnamese style dip (GF)(DF)(VE) / Bloody mary cherry tomato, sesame caramel (GF)(DF)(VE) / Broad bean tart, feta and mint (VG) / Goats cheese cornet, pinenut and oven dried tomato (VG) / Za’atar spiced rice cracker, coconut labneh and pomegranate (GF)(DF)(VE) / Slow roasted tomato, parmesan shortbread, parmesan crème (VG) / Truffle brie, brioche toast, rewa rewa honey (VG) / Wild mushroom, truffle and thyme beignet, caramelised onion, crème fraiche (VG)

Hand Held

Marinated chicken thigh skewer, mojo rojo and hazelnut picada (GF) / Celeriac and kumara croquette, beetroot and cashew hummus (VE) / Pea, mozzarella and mint arancini, truffle aioli (VG) / Spiced pumpkin taco, wild roquette, coconut and mint riata (VE) (GF available on request) / Miso glazed aubergine bao, spiced peanuts and coriander (VG) / Char siu pork bao, Japanese mayo and pickled cucumber / Crispy katsu chicken bao / Market fish ceviche taco, coconut, chilli and avocado (DF)/ Smoked brisket soft shell tacos, cajun slaw and fresh chilli (DF) / Lamb merguez slider, tahini spiced yoghurt and fine herbs/ Buttermilk fried chicken slider, honey and garlic glaze / Classic cheeseburger slider, tomato sauce / Harrisa Salmon skewer, chilli and lime mayo (GF)(DF)/ Lamb rump skewer, miso herb butter (GF) / Prawn and ginger dumplings, chilli soy dip / Vegan dumplings, ginger soy and mirin dip (VE) (DF) / Herb crusted lamb cutlets, salsa verde (GF available on request) / “Beyond burger” cheeseburger slider (VG) (VE available on request) / Broad bean falafel, preserved lemon and spiced yoghurt (VG)

Bowl/Walk N Fork Items

Chicken and chorizo paella tomato and saffron (DF)/ Lamb tagine, cous cous pilaf, almonds, and apricots/ Seafood bouillabaisse, grilled sourdough/ Chargrilled chorizo on toast, piquillo, rocket (DF) / Confit salmon, watercress velouté and crème fraiche (GF) / Butternut risotto bowl, roasted crisp, puree butternut and freshly shaved parmesan (GF)(VG) / Market fish ceviche, pickled daikon, jalapeno and ponzu (GF)(DF) / King salmon ceviche, leche de tiger, avocado, and sweet potato crisps (GF)(DF)/ Char siu pork belly, onion puree, Chinese greens and sesame (GF)(DF)/ Eggplant, tofu and sugar snap peas, ginger and soy dressing (GF)(DF)(VE) / Broad bean and pecorino stuffed gnocchi, buree noissete and pea shoots (VG) / Tomato terrine, avocado, sourdough and basil (DF)(VE) / Chargrilled hanger steak, triple cooked chips and bearnaise (GF) / Atlantic scallops, cauliflower puree, pomegranate and orange salsa (GF) subject to availability / Grilled lamb backstraps, courgette, ricotta cheese, lemon and mint (GF) / Smoked brisket on grits jalapeno salsa (DF)

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Seated Served Dinner Menu

Entree

Seasonal mushrooms, Grilled sweet corn, tarragon gnocchi (VG)/ Snapper tartare, Baby vegetables and kimchi dressing (GF)/ Fillet of beef carpaccio, Beetroot, walnuts and goats cheese (GF)/ Home smoked salmon, Salad of fennel and fine herb, tarragon lemon dressing (GF)(DF)/ Confit duck terrine, Caramelised shallot, pear and bitter leaves/ Lime marinated salmon ceviche, Horseradish and avocado/ Salad of salt baked vegetables, With tete de moine (VG)(GF)/ Broad bean tart, Whipped avocado and feta (VG)(GF)/ Duck carpaccio, Caramelised pear and hazelnut (GF)/ Homemade burrata, Savoury granola, heirloom tomato and lovage pesto (VG)

Main

Lemon herb chicken, Truffle potato puree, heirloom carrots and white wine chicken jus (GF)(DF)/ Chicken ballentine, Girolles, sweetcorn hash and sauteed spinach (GF)/ Roasted duck breast, Grilled spring onions, almond puree, apricot tatin, duck cracker/ Oven roasted salmon, Onion velouté, burnt leek and crispy skin (GF)/ Roasted market fish, Herbed crust, chorizo and clam ragu (DF)/ Rump of lamb, Hasselback potatoes, broad beans, artichokes and shallot (GF)/Asian beef short rib, Wasabi potato puree, bok choy, garlic, chilli (GF)/Fillet of beef, Porcini and brisket croquette, pomme anna, shiraz jus and micro watercress/ Grilled Awhi farms sirloin (250gm), Cocotte potatoes, roast tomatoes, spinach and smoked bone marrow jus (GF)/ Layered mushroom lasagne, Wild mushroom, truffle and thyme (VG)/Pea, mint and mozzarella risotto (VG)(GF)/Shallot tatin, Whipped goats cheese, rocket (VG)

Side Options

Crispy roasted new potatoes, Rosemary, garlic olive oil and sea salt (GF) (DF) (VE)/ Manuka honey glazed carrots, Halloumi and dukkah (GF)(VG)/ Maple roasted orange kumara, Pecan crumble (GF) (VG)/ Roasted chickpeas and halloumi,Red onion, pomegranate and fresh coriander (VG)/ Crispy polenta, Freshly shaved parmesan and truffle oil (VG)/ Roasted brussels sprouts, kale and sauteed leek, Seaweed and lemon butter (VG) (GF)/ Balsamic glazed beetroot, Coriander, buckwheat and labneh (VG)/ Heritage tomatoes, Creamy burrata and savoury granola (VG) (GF or VE available on request)/ Charred broccoli, Chilli, almond and shallot dressing (GF)(DF)(VE)/ Garden salad, Fresh garden vegetables, pickled carrots with lemon vinaigrette (VE)(GF)/ Blistered beans, Soy and crispy garlic/ Green salad, Shaved parmesan and honey balsamic dressing (V)(GF)

Desserts

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Platter (Family) Style Menu

Entrees

Mains

Dukkah crusted chicken breast, Parsnip puree and crispy bacon (GF)/ Basque style chicken thigh, Sweet pepper and smoked paprika (GF)(DF)/ Pan seared fillet of market fish, Brown butter, parsley and shrimp (GF)/ Cumin and mint marinated lamb shoulder, Yoghurt, crispy shallot and herbs (GF)/ Red wine braised beef cheek, Onion puree and roast shallots (GF)/ Tandoori spiced paneer, Crispy onions, mint sambal and mango chuntey (VG) (GF)/ Braised beef shin and mushroom pie, Puff pastry top/ Pan roasted duck breast, Picked red cabbage and port jus (GF)(DF)/ Slow cooked pork and fennel meatball, Roasted tomato ragu with freshly shaved parmesan/Oven roasted salmon en papillote, Dill and juniper served with herby mayonnaise (GF)(DF)/Pan roasted market fish, Sweetcorn succotash (GF)(DF)/Roasted Cauilflower, Spiced seaweed butter and fried nori (VG)(GF)/ Crispy maple soy tofu, Choi sum, coriander, and sesame (VE)(DF)/ Mushroom and bean “meatballs”, Grilled fennel and lemon (VE)(DF)

Mains - Side Dishes

Hasselback potatoes onion jus (GF)/Crispy roasted new potatoes, Rosemary, garlic olive oil and sea salt (GF) (DF) (VE)/Courgette “cannelloni”, Ricotta and spinach (GF) (V)/ Manuka honey glazed carrots, Halloumi and dukkah (GF)(VG)/ Maple roasted orange kumara, Pecan crumble (GF) (VG)/ Roasted chickpeas and halloumi, Red onion, pomegranate and fresh coriander (VG)/ Potato, onion, leek and cheese pie (VG)/ Butter bean hummus, Olive oil, roasted courgette, garlic and mint (VG)/ “Aloo chat” style potatoes, Tamarind and baby spinach (VG)/ Crispy polenta, Freshly shaved parmesan and truffle oil (VG), Roasted brussels sprouts, kale and sauteed leek, Seaweed and lemon butter (VG) (GF)/ Balsamic glazed beetroot, Coriander, buckwheat and labneh (VG)/ Heritage tomatoes, Creamy burrata and savoury granola (VG) (GF or VE available on request)/Charred broccoli, Chilli, almond and shallot dressing (GF)(DF)(VE)/Garden salad, Fresh garden vegetables, pickled carrots with lemon vinaigrette (VE)(GF)/Blistered beans, Soy and crispy garlic, Green salad, Shaved parmesan and honey balsamic dressing (V)(GF)

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Impressions matter – whether it’s your wedding, a VIP dinner or a conference breakfast, your food at your event needs to impress.

With this is mind, our chefs would be delighted to create dishes to match your specific catering brief or design entire one-off menus just for your event.

Plus we have extensive experience in catering for special dietary requirements so you can rest assured all of your guests will be able to enjoy the full Continental experience.

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