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
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
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
Orange wine and lime sorbet with a dash of Zubrowska vodka -
Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -
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
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
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 -
An absolutely awesome chilli and lime chicken on toasted focaccia with roast peppers, char courgettes and bb pickles finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese and sweet corn sour cream, served with a side of fries and aioli. Yumm..
Flat Bread $12.70
Pita bread smothered in sundried tomato pesto and topped with parmesan cheese. Oven baked and finished with sweet chilli and sour cream. The locals favourite.
Cracked Pepper & Bourbon Pate $13.80
Now what about this, we would be billionaires if we sold this on the streets of Kaiapoi... Comes with beetroot pesto, pickles and warm bread.
Tower of Pork $28.50
Lots and lots of pork spare ribs marinated overnight in 3 Cows special sauce and oven baked to tenderness perfection just for you! Served with homemade potato wedges with a side of avocado salsa and sour cream. A definite winner this one is!
Vanilla Brulee $11.00
Yip this is another one of our famous desserts, our vanilla bean Brulee is made to perfection with berry compote, vanilla ice-cream and some kinda biscuit.
Cajun fish and prawn salad $23.00
The above grilled and plonked on a salad of spinach, snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette and finished with a roast garlic aioli. Yummo..
Famous Fritters $18.50
Our legendary sundried tomato, sweet corn & kumara fritters on a pine nut and leaf salad with smoked salmon layered between the fritters and adorned with sweet corn and sour cream
Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
Café Corn Fritters $18.50
A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
Eggs Benedict $18.00
Two poached free range eggs, on grilled ciabatta, with crispy bacon - smothered in hollandaise sauce.
Pie of the Day $18.00
Please see our specials blackboard for today's flavours. With salad.
Toasted Bagel $7.50
Your choice of a delicious Vic's Bakery raisin or plain bagel, toasted, with: raspberry jam, butter and cream cheese / sliced tomato and cream cheese / sliced tomato and hummus
Café Granola $12.00
Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
Garlic Bread $8.00
Individual 200gm sourdough baguette, warmed and smothered with garlic and parsley butter.
CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.
Warm up and wind down. As strong or as weak as you like.
Chicken McWrap Caesar - Grilled N/A
Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved Parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
Pump Mini Water N/A
Sometimes only water will do. So take a sip of Pump mini crisp and clean spring water, in a 400mL pop-top bottle.
Chicken McWrap Aioli - Crispy N/A
Cheeseburger N/A
$20 Mates Hunger Buster $20.00
Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
Salted Caramel Frappe N/A
A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
An appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed parties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan option.
MASALA DOSA
Our signature South Indian lentil and rice crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
ANTIPASTO PLATTER
An antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed Patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan.
VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
Our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake.Add $1.00 for cream or yoghurt or $2.00 for vegan yoghurt .
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.
OMELETTE
A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
HUMMING BURGER
Our signature deluxe veggie-nut burger topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo.
Curry Steak on Rice / Curry Pork on Rice / Steak, Tomatoes on Rice / Steak, Mushrooms on Rice / Pork, Tomatoes on Rice / Pork, Mushrooms on Rice $10.80