Ministry Of Food Cafe in Wellington City Menu

 BREAKFAST MENU

• Toast and spreads 5.00
• Porridge with cream and brown sugar 8.00
• Porridge with cream, brown sugar and banana 9.50
• MOF muesli with banana, boysenberry compote and yoghurt 9.50
• PTA: Toasted Vogels bread with pesto, tomato and avocado 9.50
• Bacon butty 9.00
• Bacon butty with hollandaise 10.00
• French toast with boysenberry compote and yoghurt 13.50
• French toast with bacon, banana and maple syrup 17.00
• Quesadilla: Champagne ham, Monterey Jack and tomato in a gluten-free tortilla with guacamole and salsa 14.00
• Sautéed mushrooms with cream and shallots on toasted sourdough 15.00
• Avocado, feta and chilli mash with poached eggs on toasted sourdough 15.00
• Cheese kransky, potato hash, poached eggs and caramelised onions 16.50
• Three-egg omelette with Champagne ham, Monterey Jack cheese and tomato 15.50
• Eggs any style on toast 9.00
• Bacon and eggs on toast 13.00
• Eggs Benedict (ham) 16.00
• Eggs Florentine (spinach) 16.00
• Eggs Montreal (salmon) 17.00
• Add: Hollandaise 2.50
• Add: Roast tomato or sliced avocado 3.00
• Add: Grilled bacon, sausage or mushrooms 4.00
• All of our chicken, egg and pork products are free range -

 LUNCH MENU

• Soup of the day with bread 11.50 - 13.50
• Fries with sauce: Aioli, satay or chipotle & lime mayo 8.00
• Quesadilla: Champagne ham, Monterey Jack and tomato in a gluten-free tortilla with guacamole and salsa 14.00

 Grill Breads

• Lightly toasted foccacia bread with a filling of your choice and salad: 15.50
• - Chicken with pesto -
• - Chicken satay -
• - Sirloin steak, béarnaise and caramelised onions -
• - Bacon, tomato, caramelised onion and hollandaise -
• - Fish of the day, avocado and MOF chilli sambal -
• - Roast tomato and haloumi with lemon herb dressing -
• Add: Roast tomato or sliced avocado 3.00
• Add: Grilled bacon or mushroom 4.00

 Mains

• Lemon and mascarpone risotto with basil and roast hazelnut 17.00
• Lamb and preserved lemon burger with green olive tapenade, roast tomato and iceberg lettuce. Served with fries. 18.50
• Crunchy garlic chicken with sauteed potatoes and Italian coleslaw 17.00
• Sumac-spiced fish of the day with almond tabouli and salad 17.50
• Mt Cook salmon fishcakes with spicy tomato & chilli sambal and salad 18.50
• Pork rilettes (French pulled pork pate) served with a selection of pickles, sourdough toast and salad 17.00
• Caramelised pear, Kikorangi blue cheese and crouton salad with walnut dressing 16.50
• 2 for 1 every Thursday, 5pm - 7pm* -
• Beer battered fresh fish with chips, salad and MOF tartare sauce 17.50
• Lamb and preserved lemon burger with green olive taenade, roast tomato and iceberg lettuce. Served with fries. 18.50

 EVENING MENU

• Available from 3pm -

 Light Meals

• Soup of the day with bread 11.50 - 13.50
• Fries & sauce. A choice of aioli, satay or chipotle & lime mayo 8.00
• Warmed olives with garlic, cumin & fennel seed 8.00
• Spring rolls with MOF chilli sambal 10.00
• Panko-crumbed fish goujons with MOF tartare sauce 10.00
• Lemon, parmesan and thyme risotto cakes with MOF tomato chilli relish 10.00
• Bread platter with balsamic reduction, dukkah and pesto 10.00
• Bruchetta with roast vegetables and pesto 12.00
• Quesadilla: Champagne ham, Monterey Jack and tomato in a gluten-free tortilla with guacamole and salsa 14.00
• Ultimate beef nachos with Monterey Jack, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream 15.50
• Antipasto platter: Assorted meats, cheese, marinated veges and dips with bread 20.00

 DRINKS MENU

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 Hot

• Espresso 3.80
• Americano 3.80
• Machiato 4.00
• Vienna 4.00
• Flat white* 4.00
• Latte* 4.00
• Cappuccino* 4.00
• *Mug/bowl size 5.00
• Mochaccino 5.00
• Hot chocolate 4.50
• Tea 4.00
• Blackcurrant 4.00
• Lemon, honey & ginger 4.50
• Fluffy 1.00
• Add: decaf / double / soy 0.50

 Cold

• Iced coffee 5.00
• Iced chocolate 5.00
• Teza iced tea 4.50
• Smoothies 7.50
• Berocca 2.50
• MOF lemonade 4.50
• Ginger beer 4.50
• Lemon, lime & bitters 4.50
• Phoenix juice range 4.50
• Six Barrel Soda range 4.50
• Karma Cola 4.50

 Fresh Squeezed Juice Bar

• Choose from: Large 7.50
• Orange, apple, grapefruit, pear, pineapple, ginger, carrot, beetroot, celery Small 6.00

 Wine

• - glass / bottle

 Methode Traditionelle

• Lindauer sparkling sauvignon blanc 200ml Marlborough 11.00 bottle
• Morton Estate N.V 375ml Hawkes Bay 24.00 bottle
• Twin Islands pinot noir/chardonnay Marlborough 40.00 bottle
• Daniel le Brun N.V. Marlborough 50.00 bottle
• Bollinger Special Cuvee N.V. France 130.00 bottle

 Sauvignon Blanc

• Momo 2011 Marlborough 9.00 / 40.00
• St Clair Pioneer Block 2012 Marlborough 10.00 / 44.00
• Dog Point 2012 Marlborough 11.00 / 48.00
• Pegasus Bay sauvignon/semillon 2008 Waipara 55.00 bottle

 Chardonnay

• Murdoch James Blue Rock 2011 Martinborough 9.50 / 42.00
• Forrest Estate 2010 Marlborough 11.00 / 48.00
• Seresin Reserve 2010 Marlborough 52.00 bottle

 Aromatics

• Brightwater Gravels rosé 2012 Nelson 9.00 / 40.00
• Crater Rim reisling 2011 Waipara 9.00 / 40.00
• Goldwater pinot gris 2010 Wairau Valley 9.50 / 42.00
• Domain Road pinot gris 2011 Central Otago 10.00 / 44.00
• Lawsons Dry Hills gewurztraminer 2010 Marlborough 10.00 / 44.00
• Te Mata Estate zara viognier 2011 Hawkes Bay 52.00 Bottle

 Pinot Noir

• Pencarrow 2011 Marlborough 9.50 / 42.00
• Picnic Two Paddocks 2009 Cental Otago 11.00 / 48.00
• Lake Hayes 2011 Central Otago 12.00 / 52.00
• Rockburn 2009 Central Otago 70.00 bottle
• Wild Earth 2009 Central Otago 72.00 bottle
• Valli 2008 Central Otago 82.00 bottle

 Cabernet Blends

• Te Mata cabernet/merlot 2010 Hawkes Bay 9.00 / 40.00
• Petirrojo cabernet/sauvignon 2012 Chile 9.00 / 40.00
• Jim Barry Cover Drive cabernet/sauvignon 2010 Clare Valley 45.00 bottle
• Newton Forrest Cornerstone cabernet/merlot/malbec 2006 Gimblett Gravels 95.00 bottle

 Other Reds

• Sandalford shiraz 2009 Margaret River 9.00 /42.00
• Babich reserve syrah 2009 Gimblett Gravels 11.00 / 48.00
• Arviza Rioja 2011 Spain 9.00 / 40.00
• Hecula monastrell 2009 Spain 9.00 / 40.00
• La Joya malbec 2010 Chile 10.00 / 44.00

 Port

• Graham's L.B.V. 2007 Portugal 8.00 / 60.00
• Graham's Fine Tawny Port N.V. Portugal 8.00 / 60.00

 Beer 330ml

• Amstel light Auckland 2.5% 7.00
• Stones ginger beer Australia 4.8% 8.50
• Mussel Inn Captain Cooker manuka Golden Bay 5.0% 8.50
• Epic pale ale Auckland 5.4% 9.00
• ParrotDog Dead Canary Vivian Street 5.3% 9.00
• ParrotDog Bitter Bitch Vivian Street 5.8% 9.00
• Yeastie Boys Gunnamatta T Leaf IPA Miramar 6.5% 9.50
• Hoegaarden witbier Belgium 4.9% 9.50

 Beer 500ml

• Emerson's Bookbinder Dunedin 3.7% 11.00
• Emerson's 1812 pale ale Dunedin 5.0% 12.00
• Emerson's London porter Dunedin 4.9% 12.50
• Emerson's APA Dunedin 6.0% 13.50
• Emerson's Weizenbock Dunedin 8.0% 14.50
• Mike's vanilla coffee porter Taranaki 8.0% 13.00
• Tuatara Aotearoa pale ale Paraparaumu 5.8% 13.00
• Townsend extra special bitter Nelson 5.3% 14.00
• Renaissance Stonecutter scotch ale Belnheim 7.0% 14.00
• Renaissance Craftsman stout Blenheim 4.5% 14.00
• Three Boys Oyster stout Christchurch 6.5% 14.50
• Epic Mosaic Auckland 6.1% 14.50

 Beer 650ml

• Garage Project Lil Red Rye Aro Street 6.5% 16.00
• Garage Project Trip Hop Aro Street 5.6% 16.00

 Beer Cider 500ml

• Apple Tree apple and elderflower Hawkes Bay 4.5% 12.00

 Cocktails

• Mistress of Fancy Vanilla vodka, passionfruit syrup, sugar syrup & lemon juice, topped with elderflower soda. 14.00
• Godfather Sour Whiskey & Amaretto with lemon juice, sugar syrup & egg white. 14.00
• Vanilla Berry Caipiroska Vanilla vodka, rum & Chambord with lime wedges, sugar syrup & berry syrup, topped with ginger beer. 14.00
• Mango and Basil Bellini Gin & sparkling wine with mango syrup, lemon honey ginger syrup & basil leaves, topped with sparkling wine. 14.00
• Smoked Apples Whiskey with sugar syrup, bitters & freshly juiced apple. 14.00
• El Diablo Tequila with blackcurrant honey, lime wedges & ginger beer. 14.00
• Pomegranate Fizz Vodka & pomegranate liqueur with lime juice, sugar syrup, grenadine & egg white, topped with soda. 14.00
• Tropicana White rum with lime juice, Orgeat syrup & fresh pineapple juice. 14.00

 CATERING

• for private functions hosted at Ministry of Food Cafe or delivery Wellington-wide -

 Canapés

• $9.50 for 3 pieces per person / $12.00 for 4 pieces per person / $13.75 for 5 pieces per person -
• Pea mint and haloumi fritters with Romesco sauce -
• Avocado and roast corn salsa on a polenta fritter -
• Vodka cured salmon blini with chive crème fraiche -
• Beef fillet with salsa verde on crostini -
• Chicken and pistachio little sandwiches -
• Fresh asparagus and lemon ricotta rolls -
• Five spice duck salad in Asian spoons -
• Courgette and spring onion pancakes with prawns -
• Cherry tomato, feta and basil tartlets -
• Smoked bacon and gruyere tartlet -
• Asparagus and parmesan galette -
• Hot smoked salmon, potato and dill cakes -
• Lamb and preserved lemon kofta with yoghurt raita -

 Club sandwiches (pair)

• Ham, grainy mustard and tomato -
• Egg, dill and cucumber -
• Roast beef, horseradish and watercress -
• Chicken and toasted almonds -
• Salmon Gravlax and caper cream cheese -
• Smoked chicken and aioli rolls (pair) -

 Sweets

• Mini meringue with seasonal fruit -
• Chocolate and orange macaroon -
• Lemon curd cupcake -
• Boiled orange and almond cake -
• Dark chocolate and cranberry mini tart -
• Canapé items are 1 – 2 bites each. Menu available for delivery or functions hosted at Ministry of Food Cafe. -
• Some items may be subject to seasonal availability. Items may be substituted for an equivalent item on late orders. -
• Delivery fee may apply. Pricing and menu is subject to change, please confirm at time of ordering. All prices are GST exclusive. -

 Platters

• Dukkah, olive oil and pesto bread 15.00
• Fresh baked breads with two dips Choose from: Smoked salmon with dill, tzatziki, beetroot dip, baba ghanoush, hummus, guacamole or spicy salsa 30.00
• Antipasto Examples: Marinated artichokes, roasted eggplant and capsicum, roast beetroot, chorizo sausage, Italian salamis, Champagne ham, gravlax salmon, chermoula spiced chicken tulips, 80.00
• Fresh Paté Examples: Orange duck liver – Served with cornichons, toasted bread & quince paste 50.00
• Cheese & Fruit Cheese selection with dried fruit & nuts, served with crackers & fresh grapes 80.00
• Platters provide grazing food for 6 to 12 people depending on selection. Menu available for delivery or functions hosted at Ministry of Food Cafe. -
• Some items may be subject to seasonal availability. Items may be substituted for an equivalent item on late orders. -
• Delivery fee may apply. Pricing and menu is subject to change, please confirm at time of ordering. All prices are GST exclusive. -

 Morning / Afternoon Tea or Light Lunch

• MOF Specialty Our famous vintage cheddar cheese or date scones, served with butter $3.50 each
• Large café-style bread items (can be cut in half on request): $7.50 each
• - Coconut chicken and chilli cucumber wrap -
• - Bacon, egg and hollandaise croissants -
• - Pastrami, dill and cream cheese bagels -
• - Parmesan, salami and olive ficelle -
• - Avocado, tomato and pesto croissants -
• - Ham, gruyere and Dijon mustard mayonnaise baguettes -
• - Grilled zucchini, feta and sundried tomato pesto focaccia -
• Club sandwiches: $3.50 for a pair
• - Ham, grainy mustard and tomato -
• - Egg, dill and cucumber -
• - Roast beef, horseradish and watercress -
• - Chicken and toasted almonds -
• - Salmon Gravlax and caper cream cheese -
• - Smoked chicken and aioli rolls (pair) -
• Salads in individual boxes with fork $8 each for one option: $8
• - Caesar: smoked chicken, cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon, soft boiled egg & dressing -
• - Greek: mixed leaves, olives, feta, red onion, cucumber & tomato -
• - Orzo pasta: pumpkin, spinach, preserved lemon and goat cheese -
• - Smoked salmon, kumara, dill and whole grain mustard mayonnaise -
• - Thai beef salad with toasted peanuts -
• Pastries & savoury $3.50 for one option: $3.50
• - Tomato, feta and basil galettes -
• - Caramelised onion and blue cheese poppy seed tarts -
• - Spinach and feta filo parcels -
• - Smoked bacon, chive and cheddar quiche -
• - Mushroom and gruyere pizza pinwheels -
• - Pork, sage and tamarillo sausage rolls -
• - Bacon, sour cream and spring onion stuffed baked potatoes (vegetarian variation available) -
• - Deep-fried lemon and thyme rice risotto balls filled with brie -
• $2.50 for one option: $2.50
• - Soy drumsticks with grainy mustard and lemon -
• - Chermoula marinated chicken skewers -
• - Ginger beef and vegetable skewers -
• - Chicken or beef tamarind skewers with satay sauce -
• - Lamb kofte balls with mint and yoghurt raita -
• Sweets $4.00 for one option: $4.00
• - Chocolate orange macaroon (gf) -
• - Lemon butterfly cakes -
• - Mini carrot cakes with cream cheese icing -
• - Ginger, fig and caramel cake -
• - Sweet brioche of the day -
• - Chocolate cranberry tart -
• - Boiled orange almond cake (gf, df) -
• $3.50 for one option: $3.50
• - Sweet muffin of the day -
• - Afghan biscuits -
• - Ginger kisses -
• - Oaty date slice -
• - Boysenberry friand (gf, df) -
• - Chocolate caramel slice -
• - Chocolate berry brownie -

 BUFFET MENU

• Rum, pineapple and ginger glazed ham -
• Lamb shoulder slow roasted with rosemary and garlic -
• Hot smoked Mt Cook Alpine salmon sides with lemon and cress dressing -
• Thai-style poached chicken with cucumber and chilli salad -
• Proscuitto, fig and pistachio stuffed chicken roulade -
• Whole roast rib-eye beef with portobello mushrooms and red wine jus -
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• Spinach, roast tomato and ricotta cannelloni -
• Oven roasted ratatouille with herbed polenta wedges -
• Shaved fennel and thyme dauphinoise potatoes -
• New potatoes and avocado potato salad with salsa verde -
• Roast beetroot and orange with Danish feta and pomegranate dressing -
• Beans glazed with lemon and toasted almonds -
• Steamed broccoli with soy and sesame seeds -
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• Quinoa salad with caramelised butternut squash, red onion, goat cheese and sumac dressing -
• Cos, soft-boiled egg Caesar salad with garlic croutons & shaved parmesan -
• Soba noodle salad with sesame & coriander -
• Tossed iceberg and rocket salad with balsamic & mustard seed dressing -
• Rocket and pear salad with caramelised walnuts -
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• Selection of freshly baked breads -
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• Chocolate dipped strawberries -
• Mini berry frangipani tarts -
• Lemon curd meringue tart -
• Boiled orange and almond cakes -
• Chocolate and orange macaroons -
• Tan slice squares -
• Baby brown sugar pavlovas with kiwi fruit -
• Dark chocolate and poached pear mini tart -
• Menu available for delivery or functions hosted at Ministry of Food Cafe. Pricing starts at $25 per person. Please enquire for a full quote. -
• Some items may be subject to seasonal availability. Items may be substituted for an equivalent item on late orders. -
• Delivery fee may apply. Pricing and menu is subject to change, please confirm at time of ordering. All prices are GST exclusive. -

 PLATED MEALS MENU

• Starters - a choice of: Gravlax Mt Cook salmon blini with crème fraiche and chives -
• OR Grilled aubergine, capsicum and pesto roulade -
• OR Asparagus, prosciutto and roast tomato open ravioli -
• Mains - a choice of: Scotch fillet, served medium rare with fondant potato, spinach, porcini butter and Madeira jus -
• OR Lemon, basil and mascarpone risotto with roasted hazelnuts -
• OR Sautéed fresh fish with caramelized fennel bulb, lentils & mustard sabayon butter -
• Green garden salad for the table -
• Plated Dessert - a choice of: Lemon, passionfruit and mascarpone meringue roulade -
• OR Chocolate parfait with white chocolate mousse and dark chocolate sauce -
• Menu available for functions hosted at Ministry of Food Cafe or delivery to a venue with suitable kitchen facilities. Pricing starts at $45 per person. Please enquire for a full quote. -
• Some items may be subject to seasonal availability. Items may be substituted for an equivalent item on late orders. -
• Delivery fee may apply. Pricing and menu is subject to change, please confirm at time of ordering. All prices are GST exclusive. -

34 Bowen Street, 34 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

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