Nico at Urban Escargot in Christchurch City Menu

Canapé Menu Canapé Menu
  • Spoon of scallops and bok-chow topped with crystallized ginger -
  • King prawns cocktail with saffron aioli -
  • Escargots- Snails cooked in garlic butter -
  • Porcini and duck risotto balls with a melting mozzarella heart -
  • Terakihi and tequila cevice served in a red chicory nest -
  • Bacon wrapped new-Zealand scallops with chilli and lime salsa -
  • Smoked beef fillet and tapenade on garlic croutons -
  • Roulade of Kikorangi blue cheese and spinach crêpes -
  • Te Matuku Bay Oysters with fried leeks julienne and Balsamico dressing -
  • Goat cheese and caramelised shallots tartelettes with sweet basil pesto -
  • New Zealand green-lipped mussels drizzled with a mustard velouté -
  • Frittata of salmon and coriander with a dash of sweet chilli sauce -
  • Smoked venison fillets thinly sliced, served with crostini and fig -
  • Grilled Lamb cutlets with a rosemary and French mustard crust, -
  • Chicken thighs skewers marinated with ginger and fresh chilli paste -
  • Pissaladière – caramelized onion and pesto mini pizzas -
  • Diabolo beans – Green beans log wrapped in streaky bacon -
  • Marinated chicken bites crumbed in spicy corn chips -
  • Pecorino sheep cheese filled crumbed mushrooms -
  • Mussel, lemon grass, coriander and ginger fritters -
  • For the sweet tooth! -
  • Éclairs & choux a la crême-Choux pastry filled with French custard -
  • Chocolate and Coffee Pyramid coated in Belgium milk chocolate -
  • Fresh fruit skewers marinated with mint and rum -
  • Berry sorbet shots & crème de cassis liqueur -
  • Chocolate and Cointreau truffles -
  • Mini crême brulée -
SIT DOWN MENU SIT DOWN MENU
  • Les Amuses-Bouche To start the soirée, Nico will whet your appetite with an assortment of hors d’œuvre to choose from the canapés menu. -
L’ Entrée L’ Entrée
  • Soupe de Moules et Saint-Jacques Mussels and scallops steamed in a rich leek and saffron broth topped with a puff pastry crust -
  • Pavé of Akaroa Salmon Salmon Fillet served with crayfish bisque and a julienne of fried leeks -
  • A Goaty Rendez-Vous Duo of roasted goat cheese and butter-pear relish served between fine pastry layers and drizzled with a port wine glaze -
  • Crayfish Bisque Creamy crayfish broth served with garlic croutons and rouille Provençale -
  • Escargots Vol-au-Vent Vol-au-vent of snails braised in a Burgundy style sauce served with sautéed spinach and fried garlic -
  • Lamb de Paris Seared tender marinated lamb fillets served on a medley of char-grilled vegetables, French grain mustard dressing -
  • Tequila Cured Salmon Des Amoureux Cured Akaroa salmon finely sliced with a dash of lime and tequila infused olive oil, served with fresh asparagus and crostinis -
Le Sorbet Le Sorbet
  • Orange wine and lime sorbet with a dash of Zubrowska vodka -
  • Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -
Le Main Course Le Main Course
  • Filet de Bœuf aux morilles Aged beef fillet, served with a Morels sauce, sautéed potatoes and capsicums farcis -
  • Terakihi & Seafood Meli-Melo Fillet of terakihi served with a seafood medley creamy broth rice pilaf au saffron and braised bock chow -
  • Venison Jolie Venison fillets wrapped in streaky bacon served with a caramelized poached pear and Sichuan pepper jus de viande -
  • Chicken Romeo & Juliet Chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto ham on a nest of summer vegetables and gourmet potatoes served with a creamy mushroom sauce -
  • Le Canard à l’Orange – A Quacky Feast Moist & tender confit of duck slowly braised in a tangy jus, green bean log and potatoes Landaise -
  • Saumon Au Pistou Fillet of Akaroa salmon served with a sweet basil pesto sauce sautéed asparagus and coriander rice timbale -
  • Lamb Provençal French rack of lamb served with a char-grilled ratatouille Provenale and gratin dauphinois lemon thyme jus -
  • Coq au Vin A French favorite of corn fed chicken pieces marinated in red wine, braised with mushrooms, bacon and baby onions -
Le Dessert Le Dessert
  • Crêpes Façon Suzette Crêpes served with an orange and Cointreau coulis, topped with homemade vanilla bean ice cream -
  • Croquant au Chocolat A dark chocolate parfait with a chestnut cream heart and a chocolate coat, Baileys crème anglaise -
  • Crème Brulée à la Vanille A silky custard like French classic topped with a crunchy toffee and fresh marinated berries -
  • Moulin Rouge Pears poached in red wine served with chocolate sauce and French liquorice ice cream -
  • Chocolate Marble Cheesecake Belgium white and dark chocolate cheesecake, served with an orange and Cointreau coulis -
  • Mini Croc-en-bouche Choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and baileys patissière, served with strawberries and a dash of crunchy caramel -
  • Strawberries on the Hot Side Caramelized strawberries and Sichuan pepper served in a crêpe with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce -
  • Grand Croc-en-bouche (French Wedding Cake) A tower of choux pastries each filled with alternatively café, dark chocolate and Baileys patissière, drizzled with a crunchy caramel and served with strawbe -
Food Truck Wedding or Corporate Menu Food Truck Wedding or Corporate Menu
  • Here is a selection of what can be done from the truck: -
  • Escargot Snails cooked in their shells with garlic butter -
  • Crayfish Chowder Crayfish and Seafood cooked in a creamy fish and saffron broth -
  • Mussel fritters Coriander, ginger, garlic and chili mussel fritters -
  • Lamb Shanks Marinated, braised then chargrilled lamb fore shanks -
  • Venison Burger Venison patties, fresh mango salsa, gourmet lettuce and artisan bread -
  • Sirloin Ciabatta Prime sirloin thinly sliced with Chumichurri sauce in ciabatta bread -
  • Bacon and Egg Burritto Free range egg, bacon and black beans in home-made tortillas -
  • Berry Smoothie Berries, banana, yogurt, honey and milk smoothie -
  • Crème Brulée Silky French dessert with a crunchy caramel top -

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Spinach $5
  • ·nachos $15.90
    • With black beans, guacamole, cheese, salsa & sour cream
  • Avocado $5
  • - sundried tomato cream cheese $6.90
  • Potato hash brown $5
  • - hummus $6.90
  • Grilled tomato $3
  • -salmon $19.90
  • Beef Lemongrass with Chilli S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Fried Fish Steak with Vegetable S $27.00 / L $36.00
  • Beef in Rice Noodle Soup $11.00
  • Grilled Meat Balls on Kebab (4 sticks) $10.00
  • Prawn Fried Rice S $14.00 / L $26.00
  • Mixed Vegetables with Garlic Sauce
  • Squid with Salt & Pepper S $19.00 / L $32.00
  • Pork with mixed vegetables S $17.50 / L $30.00
  • Corn Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $2.00
  • Blue Cod $7.00
  • Egg $4.00
  • Red Snaper $5.00
  • Chicken Kebab $2.80
  • Plain $3.50
  • Chicken Pattie $2.80
  • Extra Filling $1
  • Bombay Aloo $10.99
    • Diced potatoes cooked with onion, tom ato and tempered with cumin seed and spices
  • Mint Chutney $2.99
  • Chicken Lollipop □ • $11.99
    • Chicken wings marinated with ginger, garlic & spices, added with corn flour & deep fried.
  • Chicken Naan $4.99
  • Chicken Madras $16.99
  • Mixed Pakora $5.50
    • Crispy mix vegetables dipped in chickpeas flour, butter and deep fried (6pcs) d
  • Lamb Biryani $16.99
  • Mango Kulfi $4.99
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Fish Fillet $15.00
  • Larb $19.00
    • A Thai traditional dish, cooked with Chef's selected vegetables, herbs & roasted ground rice - Minced Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Combination Meats $18.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Combination Meats $18.00
  • Combination Meats $18.00
  • Homemade Pies $4.00
  • Seafood Basket & Fries $10.50
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $7.30
    • Combination of prawns and surimi In seafood cocktail sauce
  • B.L.T. $12.90
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
  • Freshly Baked Quiche $4.00
  • CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $17.50
    • Served with garden salad and fries
  • FILLED WRAP $12.90
    • Your choice of Chicken & Bacon, or Vegetarian, served with chips and salad
  • Basket of wedges $6.20
  • Lemon Chicken $14.00
  • Egg $4.20
  • Roast Pork Pineapple on Rice $12.50
  • Steak Black Bean Sauce $12.50
  • Cashew Nuts $3.00
  • Pottle Fried Noodle $6.50
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $12.00
  • Roast Pork Mushroom on Rice $13.00
  • Carrot Fritter Kebab $12.50
  • Chicken Shish (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated cubed chicken cooked on the charcoal
  • Salmon Shish (GF) $24.00
    • Marinated salmon fillets skewered with bell peppers, mushroom, onion, served on a bed of basmati rice mixed with dill, broad beans, pesto and Topkaki dressing
  • Extra meat $2.50
  • Pita Bread $2.50
  • All kebabs served inside pita bread with our seasonal salad, homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
  • Lamb Shank (GF) $28.00
    • Fresh seasoned slow cooked lamb shank, served with basmati rice mixed with dill, broad beans and pormegranate sauce
  • Eggplant Dip $11.50
    • Eggplant sliced and stewed with tangy tomato and green bell peppers - served with pita bread
  • CHEESEBURGER
    • Our Cheeseburger Kids Meal is a signature fire-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • KING MUFFIN
    • Two sausage patties, two slices of cheese, streaky bacon, a freshly cracked egg and ketchup all packed into a toasted English muffin. It’s a breakfast that’ll last you til lunch.
  • DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
    • Make room for our Double Cheeseburger, two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with two slices of melted cheese, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CHEESY SIX PACK $19.95
    • Give your hunger a work out with six of our signature flame-grilled cheeseburgers and two large and hot fries for just $19.95
  • NEW YORK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun.
  • THE BOMB
    • With flame grilled beef, bacon, creamy mayo, smoky BBQ sauce and our mouth-watering crispy onion chips *drool*.
  • BACON, EGG & CHEESE STUNNER
    • The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stunner Meal includes one Bacon, Egg & Cheese muffin, Small Fries, Regular Hot Drink and a Link Sausage. Now that's value. Available until 11 am at participating restaurants.
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Hash $4.50
  • Spinach $4.50
  • Free range bacon $4.50
  • Salmon $5.50
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Bro brekkie $22.50
    • Two free range eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, breakfast bangers and organic toast.
  • With free farmed bacon $14.50
  • Chicken Foo Young $10.50
  • Oysters 1/2 Doz $8.50
  • Bacon Fried Rice $10.00
  • Lemon Chicken $11.00
  • Spicy Wedges With Sour Cream $3.80
  • Wontons 1/2 Doz $4.20
  • Chicken (Quarter) $5.50
  • Steak $4.80
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    • An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry with basmati rice served with a fresh Dosa and house chutney. Vegan option available. Gluten-free.
  • DAL
    • Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
  • GREEN POWER SMOOTHIE
    • A great-tasting super blend of nutrient-rich greens, fruits, vegetables and berries with added probiotics, digestive enzymes and helpful herbs, extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Gluten free. Vegan.
  • PIZZA
    • Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
  • SUN BURGER
    • A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheese, house chutney, mayo and fresh salad. Served with salad and/or fries. Vegan & gluten free options.
  • ANTIPASTO PLATTER
    • An antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed Patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan.
  • CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
  • Quesadillas $24.50
    • Served in every Mexican home, flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with pico de gallo, guacamole and salad with your choice of chicken, beef, salsa verde and pork, vegetarian or prawns (available for $2 extra)
  • Ensalada de Pollo (Chicken Salad) $16.50
    • Grilled chicken strips and bacon seasoned with a chipotle cream dressing and served on a bed of green salad
  • Ensalada de Camaron (Prawn Salad) $17.50
    • Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing
  • Jalapeno Poppers $10.00
    • Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a fine mexican chipotle dipping sauce
  • Chicken $9.00
    • Chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries
  • Sopa Azteca $12.50
    • Also known as "tortilla soup" this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This incident and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream
  • Cochinita Pibil $27.00
    • This is a traditional Mexican slow roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and of Mayan origin. The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with a mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad
  • Crema de Calabaza $10.50
    • This Mexican pumpkin cream soup is infused with the rich, smoky and smooth flavour of chipotle sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
    • Poached eggs with bacon and spinach served on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce
  • Omelette $10.00
    • Your choice of up to three fillings - ham, cheese, onion, mushrooms or tomato, Served with toast
  • Toasted Bagel $6.00
    • Served with cream cheese, jam or basil pesto. Salmon and Bacon available for an extra $2.00
  • Hot Chips $7.50
    • Bowl of hot chips served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $6.00
    • Plate of 8 mini spring rolls served with chilli sauce
  • Prawn Twisters $10.00
    • 4 Filo wrapped prawn twisters served with chilli sauce
  • Big Breakfast $16.50
    • Eggs, bacon, mushrooms, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns and toast
  • Onion Rings $6.00
    • Plate of 8 onion rings served with at dipping sauce
  • Steak and mushroom with horseradish sauce
  • Bacon and egg
    • with tomato and red pepper sauce
  • Salmon omelette with hollandaise
  • Ham off the bone and cheese with whole grain mustard
  • Cold roast chicken with smokorun's tangy BBQ sauce
  • Portobello mushrooms with hollandaise
  • Bratwurst sausage with onion marmalade
  • Roast lamb with apple and mint jelly
Nico at Urban Escargot

Nico at Urban Escargot

location

Address

27 Hardwicke Street, Sumner, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033267822

clock

Opened hours

price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Catering

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Cash ,  Bankcard

Location
27 Hardwicke Street, Sumner, Canterbury, 8081, New Zealand
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