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Flying Trestles look forward to providing a wonderful day of dining pleasure

for you and your guests. Our focus is to ensure that you have the highest

quality food, service and event management so that you can relax and enjoy

your day. We can provide all the front of house staff wait staff and if you’re

operating a bar staff for that too.

Flying Trestles has been operating since 1990 and has a rich history of "on

location" catering service to the movie and TV commercial industry,

weddings, conferences, corporate and sporting events in New Zealand.

We are located in Queenstown, Central Otago in the south island and

Waiuku, in the Franklin district of Auckland in the north Island. We can

operate effectively anywhere in New Zealand due to our mobile

commercial kitchen trucks and portable equipment.

We have 5 fully equipped mobile kitchens. Each kitchen is self-contained,

equipped with its own generator, water, gas and waste tanks, walk in

refrigerator plus a freezer, six hob gas ovens and dishwasher. We also have

modular field kitchens that can be flown by helicopter into remote

locations.

As professional caterers, our objective is to provide superb, innovative cuisine at affordable

prices and to work within your budget requirements. We are also happy to cater to your

dietary needs and any special requests you may have.

Our menu options are available for your perusal. You may be interested to know that we

have our own lamb, some of which is merino and bred on organic principles; and our

herbs and spices are also sourced from our farm wherever possible. We use free range

chicken, and our salmon is sourced from Stewart Island, Mt Cook or Marlborough (subject

to availability). We make everything ourselves, wherever possible, as we are very

passionate about flavours!

to find out more call or email us:

catering@

Flying Trestles can provide all of the necessary items needed to fully service your

function, event or special occasion. We have a list of things that we offer as part of

our standard service. Anything that may be required beyond what appears on this

list can be easily be organised for you.

Here is a list of what’s included in the per head price:

Innovative chefs using the freshest products available to suit you

ALL Crockery and cutlery needed for the day & evening

Serving platters and serving implements

Coffee & Tea facilities – ‘Flat White’ ? Ask us about our Barista service for that extra

special treat!

Our mobile kitchen truck

A complimentary wedding or function planning meeting to discuss all aspects of your

day!

A complimentary menu discussion with our Head Chef

Totally transparent pricing

Weddings - Complimentary Basket for Bride, Groom and bridal party

Please enjoy perusing our menu options. We offer a variety of culinary choices and

service styles and we are always happy to discuss any preferences or further

requirements.

We look forward to working with you to make this a special occasion and sharing

our food with you.

Kind Regards,

David Arnold,

Managing Director

Please note these price are based on minimum 100 people.

Includes all, standard crockery & cutlery, food, serving implements, kitchen truck, gas, fuel,

generator, travel within 100km of head office. Price excludes front of house wait staff.

Prices subject to change. Please see our terms & conditions. All prices exclude GST.

Menu 1 – served Banquet or Buffet style

Banquet - Main & sides served on platters to the table for sharing.

Price 1 – $58 + GST (includes, mains, dessert & tea /coffee)

Price 2 – $74 + GST (as above but includes four canapés)

Canapés

Please see list for choices - we recommend 4 per hour per person

Mains

Choice of 2

Seasonal market fish w ponzu sauce & fried capers

Butterflied chicken roasted & basted w lemon & thyme burnt butter (fr)

Beef short ribs w miso, orange & star anise glaze

Cider braised lamb on a yottan tabbouleh & chipotle yoghurt

Crispy pork belly w rum barbeque sauce

Baked chilli tofu & crispy kale on soba noodles w/ a black sesame dressing (v)

Sides – Choice of 3

Please see list for choices

Dessert Options – Choice of 1

Served plated.

Individual Apple tarte tatin w cinnamon crème fraiche

Dark chocolate panna cotta w berry compote jelly

Lychee & strawberry pavlova pots w/ rose roasted rhubarb & cream

Tea & Freshly ground filter coffee served at separate station





Menu 2 – served Banquet or Buffet style


Price 1 – $62 + GST (includes, mains, dessert & tea /coffee)


Canapés


Mains

Choice of 2

Baked blue cod* on a chilli, lemon & garlic butter bean puree

Chicken rubbed w harissa & slowly baked, drizzled w/ tzatziki (fr)

Beef striploin, chargrilled & topped w smoky red chimichurri

Lamb rump w roasted peppernata salsa

Black sesame roasted pork w spicy miso sauce

Eggplant* involtini (v)

*Similarly priced substitute will be made depending on availability

Sides

Please see list for choices & choose 3


Served plated.

Green tea & vanilla panna cotta w dark chocolate shavings

Tiramisu jars with a drop from the top shelf

Chocolate molten pots w vanilla cream

Petit Fours – sample: Mini chocolate éclairs,

tiny lemon/raspberry tarts, dark chocolate orange

meringues






Menu 3 – Served plated /Banquet

Entrée and Dessert served plated. Main protein plated w sides on platters.

Price 1 – $77 + GST (includes, entrées, main, dessert & tea /coffee)


(We can provide alternate drop for an additional cost)

Canapés


Entrées – Choice of 1

Hot smoked salmon w maple glaze / mizzuna

Poached chicken / Vietnamese noodle salad / crispy fried vermicelli

Tamarind chilli caramel prawns / lemongrass dressed coriander, mint & shallot salad

Lime & coconut ceviche / cucumber & tomato cubes

Pork belly rillettes / baby cornichons / sourdough crostini

Roasted bone marrow / garlic toasts / micro herb

Beef carpaccio / aged balsamic / parmesan shards

Mushroom tarte tatin / creamy chevre cheese

Goat’s cheese / beetroot cubes / red wine reduction / macadamias

Mains

Choice of 1

Stewart Island salmon w fresh horseradish crème fraiche

Crispy skin Hapuka* in a Thai kaffir lime & coconut broth

Eye fillet w pinot jus & parsnip shards

Lamb rump w mint salsa Verde & port jus

Venison backstrap w cherries & shiraz reduction

Sides

Please see list for choices


Lemon cake, lemon curd, champagne jewels & mascarpone

Vanilla bean panna cotta w macerated strawberries

Chocolate parfait w star anise berry cubes & burnt butter crumbs

Selection of cheese with central Otago fruit pastes






Menu 4 – Delectable Degustation sample menuPrice - $145 + GST (includes staff*, in addition to our standard inclusions) / $195 matched with beautiful wines

Amuse boucheTuna loin w a red miso dressing & wasabi pearls

1st Course

Citrus confit salmon w champagne chive béarnaise

2nd Course

Peking duck & porcini ravioli in a duck consommé

Palate cleanser

Lemon and thyme sorbet

3rd Course

Lamb loin with Manuka honey shallots & mint salsa Verde

4th Course

Eye fillet w wild mushroom medley & pinot Jus

5th Course

Gorgonzola with jamon serrano & grape mostada

To Finish

Coveture chocolate panna cotta w burnt butter crumbs & blackberry cubes

Tea & Freshly ground coffee

* Staff included for 10 hours of service.





Menu 5 BBQ – Served banquet to table or buffet

Price 1 – $55 + GST (includes, main, dessert & tea /coffee)



Canapés - Please see list for choices - we recommend 4 per hour per person

Mains – Choice of 2

Mexican spiced lamb w mojo rojo

Hot and sour BBQ chicken

Argentinian style ribeye steak w chimi churri

Sides Choice of 3 (served w European breads)

Green salad w garlic croutons and pecorino

Apple and walnut slaw w cider vinegar

Green bean, avocado and tomato salad w honey, mustard dressing

Grilled seasonal vegetable cous-cous salad w sherry vinegar dressing

New potatoes w basil and aioli

Mediterranean pasta salad w smoked tomato dressing

Roast beetroot and pumpkin salad w feta and pistachios

Potato and grilled pepper salad w crispy bacon and chives

Citrus and herb cous-cous w pomegranate jewels

Dessert Options

Choice of 2 - Served plated

Lemon polenta syrup cake w citrus crème

Flourless Chocolate cake w coulis or cream

Chocolate Fudge Brownie w coulis or cream

(other options available)



Includes all, standard crockery & cutlery, chefs, kitchen hands, food, serving implements,

kitchen truck, gas, fuel, generator, travel within 100km of head office. Prices subject to

change. Please see our terms & conditions. All prices exclude GST.

Menu 6 - light buffet lunch

Price – $50 + GST (includes, main & dessert)

Mains – Choice of 2

Slow roasted pulled Pork

Herb marinated BBQ’d chicken (Hot)

Hot smoked salmon w dill crème fraiche (Cold)

Other options available

Sides Choice of 3 (served w European breads)

Green salad w garlic croutons

Apple slaw w cider vinegar

Grilled seasonal vegetable cous-cous salad w sherry vinegar dressing

New potatoes w basil and aioli

Mediterranean pasta salad w smoked tomato dressing

Roast beetroot and pumpkin salad w feta and dukka

Citrus and herb cous-cous w pomegranate jewels

Dessert Options* – Choice of 1

Pavlova w seasonal fruit

Flourless lemon polenta cake w citrus syrup

Petit Four selection

Other options available

*Tea & Coffee is extra $2 + GST p/p





Platters

Price $14 + GST per person

Seafood Platter:

Hot smoked salmon, mussels, squid,

Goujons of fish & prawns with aioli &

lemon

Antipasto Platter:

Cured meats & salami, gourmet cheeses,

olives, dips & fresh crusty bread

Asian Platter:

Satay, Prawn with wasabi, Asian ceviche,

veg samosa, spring rolls

Sushi:

Mixture of Vegetarian, Seafood, Chicken

Cheeseboard:

Selection of local & imported cheeses, with

crackers, dried fruit & condiments

Supper Menu Option

Price is per person + GST

Selection of gourmet cheeses (70g) $7

Selection of fresh breads – Ciabatta, walnut etc. $2

Quince Jelly $1

Bordeaux Ham $4

Water Crackers $1

Trestles made Pesto, Hummus or Pate $2ea

Mid size Gourmet pies / savouries $4

Condiments (sauces & mustards) $1

Grapes (seasonal price changes) $1

Mixed Olives & Sun Dried Tomatoes $6





Price $4 + GST

Prawns drizzled w/ a tamarind caramel

Wild pork rillettes on a crostini w/ a baby cornichon

Tuna loin seared rare w/ a red miso dressing & radish

Thai fish cakes w/ a chilli & cucumber ponzu sauce

Zucchini trifolati served on a crostini with a basil leave and goats cheese (v)

Vietnamese Spring Rolls w/ nuoc cham (v,gf)

Black rice sushi w/ pickled daikon, cucumber & red pepper (v,gf)

Seared venison on a crostini w/ blackberry, ya pear & pinot chutney

Duck parfait on petite crostini & quince paste

Eye fillet w/ a peppernata salsa & chervil

Karaage (Japanese crispy chicken) w/ wasabi mayo (fr, gf)

Panko crumbed feta drizzled w/ thyme infused Manuka honey

Caramelised onion & tallegio tarte

Balsamic fig & honeycomb on manchego (v,gf)

Stewart Island salmon skewers w/ a champagne & chive béarnaise

Parmesan crisps w/ tea smoked salmon & horseradish cream (gf)

Asian spiced pork belly with pickled cucumber (gf)

Corn, coconut & herb fritter w/ avocado salsa (v)

Porcini & mozzarella arancini

Olive, basil & tomato mini tarts (v)

Caramelised onion & gorgonzola tarts (v)

Mushroom tarte tatin w/ soft goats cheese (v)

Cherry tomato w/ basil & bocconcini bites (v)

Crispy prawns w/ a Indonesian dipping sauce (gf)

Price $5 + GST

(additional charge of $1 + GST if menu selected with 4 included)

Modern NZ Whitebait fritters on petit bread rounds w/ lime aioli

Venison or beef tataki roll drizzled w/ lime wasabi

Seared scallop w/ cauliflower puree & burnt butter

House cured salmon gravlax w/ horseradish crème fraiche

Crispy koru prawns with an Indonesian dipping sauce

Tuna loin spring rolls deep fried w/ ginger soy dipping sauce

Prawn and chorizo kebabs w/ smoked paprika & hazelnuts

Scallop Kilpatrick w/ pancetta & micro herbs

Bloody Mary Oyster Shots (gf)

White bean and fried sage and truffle oil bruschetta

Mini Yorkshire puddings w/ rare roast beef & horseradish

Petit rabbit pies made w/ Provencal herbs & baked tomatoes

Smoked chicken diced w/ apple & celery aioli rolled inside cucumber

Baby coz leaf w/ prosciutto & a quail egg

Sweetcorn & feta petite fritters w/ salmon mascarpone cream

CanapésBelow is a selection of our Canapés which can be applied to any menu - we recommend 4 per hour (included in menu price where indicated). The price is per canapé per person (1-2 served)





Substantial Tapas style Canapés

From $8 + GST each Served in range of disposal dishes with wooden/bamboo cutlery

Thai beef salad

Asian pork belly w daikon slaw

Lightly cured fish w saffron potatoes and salsa Verde

Pulled pork slider w BBQ sauce

Chickpea and goats cheese croquette w carrot and herb salad (V)

Harrisa lamb w citrus couscous

Beetroot risotto w gorgonzola cream (V)

Mexican chicken taco w Pico de Gallo and guacamole

Karaage w sticky rice and wasabi mayo

Crystal prawn and herb roll w chilli, garlic dip

Beef Rendang

Ceviche Cubana w soft taco

Corn and coriander fritter w chilli prawn and avo salsa

Vietnamese pork and noodles w BBQ Aubergine and nuoc cham

Chicken dumpling and squid laksa

Roast lamb rump w salsa Verde

Beef fillet, caramelised onion and blue cheese sliders

Prawn cocktail w sauce Marie Rose

Malaysian Nonya chicken curry

This is a sample selection more available on request or to suit your tastes.

Price On Enquiry

Fresh Pacific Rock Oysters

Fresh Bluff Oysters

Tempura Oysters

Trio of delicious dressings - honeygar vinaigrette, ponzu sauce, ginger & sesame soy dressing





Sides

We recommended 3 side dishes for a good balance, below is a selection of our most popular

which can be applied to our menus. (we’re always happy to incorporate a 4th if desired)

Selection of seasonal greens served with lemon & parsley butter

Vine tomato, rocket & parmesan salad with crouton

Roast vegetable salad with herb & sherry vinegar

Fresh seasonal green leaf salad with choice of dressing - (French, olive oil & balsamic, chive &

lemon, croutons & pecorino)

Potatoes – baked, roasted or steamed with choice of - (Herbs & butter, rosemary & garlic,

olive oil & sea salt)

Gratin potatoes

Citrus & herb couscous with pomegranate jewels

Stone fruit, feta & tomato salad with sumac vinaigrette

Asparagus, bean & avocado salad with honey mustard dressing

Kumara, red pepper & spring onion salad with chili lime dressing

Couscous & roast vegetable salad with preserved lemon & herbs

Beetroot, rocket, pistachio & feta salad

Dukkah, chickpea & roast carrot strip salad with pomegranate molasses dressing

Asian Slaw with lime, palm sugar & chilli dressing

Inclusions

We have compiled a list of what we offer as part of our standard catering service. Anything that may be required beyond what appears on this list can easily

be sourced. We work with some excellent local contractors & are happy to provide anything else you may need. Our price per head includes all of the

following:

• All food & food preparation

• All Cutlery & crockery

• Kitchen Staff – Chef & Kitchen hands

• Tea & Coffee- (including tables)

• All Serving Platters & Serving Implements

• A complimentary meeting with our Head Chef to discuss your menu and our Front of House Manager who will provide guidance on timings, run sheets

and specifics for your big day.

• Our Kitchen Truck & operational costs

• A complimentary menu and quotation service to suit your tastes and styles

• Transparent costs – will offer a all inclusive price if required.

• A complimentary bridal party basket for weddings





Additional ServicesWe provide all the necessary staff including a Front of House manager to fully cater and

service your function, event or special occasion. We have a fabulous team of people who

are very experienced and provide an extremely high level of service. The cost of our staff

are very competitive and are charged on a hourly basis so you only pay for the hours

they work.

• Wait / Bar staff –

(serve food, drinks and set up & pack down) $25 p/h

• Front of House Manager –

(manages all staff & liaises with Chefs & MC, so that your food

comes to the table on time and fits in with the day’s timings) $30 p/h

• Bar Manager –

(If selling Alcohol a Duty Manager is required). $27 p/h

• Barista Service – we can supply a barista, machine and all the coffee

you need for the real café experience! POA

Staff are kept on to suit the schedule of requirements so the cost is dependent on what is

expected. For example, table set up, late suppers, continuing with bar service.

We can also provide a full wedding planning service or a Wedding coordinator on the day.

• Wedding Coordinator on the day $35 p/h

• Wedding Planning Service $45 p/h

Hire & ThemingGuest tables from $12

Guest Chairs from $4.5

Outdoor table & chairs POA

Premium Linen Table Cloths (each) $20

Premium Linen Napkins (each) $1.20

Additional Glassware 65c each

Shade Umbrellas from $15 per umbrella without stand

Chiller trailer from $140 per day

Ice $4.5 per bag

Ice Barrels from $10

Marquee – range of sizes to suit POA

Fairy lights from $10 per 3m

Silk wall Linings for marquee $30 per 5m section

Dance floor for marquee 3m $7.50 per/m grey / $17.50 wooden

Ice Buckets $3

Travel costs (outside of 100km)

o Truck (including fuel) $1.50 p/km

o Van $1.12 p/km

o Wait & Manager staff as per hourly rates above

o Chef $35 p/h

o Kitchen / wait staff $30 p/h





Considerations

Our prices are based on 100 guests. If the guest numbers are likely to be less than 100 the following

provides a table of charges for each menu per guest:

Guests Price p/person (ex GST) (excluding canapés)

Menu50 60 70 80 90

1 $67 $64 $62 $61 $60

2 $72 $68 $66 $65 $64

3 $86 $83 $81 $79 $78

4N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

5 $64 $61 $59 $57 $56

6 $59 $56 $54 $52 $51

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