Nico at Urban Escargot in Christchurch City Menu

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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 -

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. -

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 -

Orange wine and lime sorbet with a dash of Zubrowska vodka -
Mixed berries sorbet with a dash of crème de cassis -

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 -

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 -

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

Grilled halloumi, sugar snap peas, smashed peas, avocado, broccolini, smoked almonds, poached eggs, multi grain toast, olive oil $24.00
Potato rosti $2.50
Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
Seasonal greens $5.00
Tomato relish $1.50
Honey maple roasted muesli, coconut yoghurt, saffron poached pear, seasonal fruit, passionfruit $13.00
Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
Toast $2.00

BLAT $16.50
- Sliced tomato, smashed avocado, lettuce with crispy bacon, house made aioli
(GF bagel available)
Loaded Wedges $14.50
- Baked wedges with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream & chipotle mayonnaise
+ Side of fries $5.00
PULLED PORK $14.50
- Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
FRENCH TOAST $19.50
- Brioche raspberry and mascarpone French toast, streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard, maple syrup and berry compote
+ Aioli $1.00
- With Bacon $19.50

VEGETABLE SAMOSA $6.50
- Deep Fried Triangular Pastry filled with Potatoes and Green Peas. Two pieces per portion.
ALLO GOBI $9.99
- Potato And Cauliflower Cooked With Cumin Seeds And Spices.
TANDOORI ROTI $3.00
- Wholemeal Bread Cooked In Tandoor.
VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
- Onion & Spinach Deep Fried in Chickpea Batter. Four pieces per portion.
PLAIN RICE $3.50
- Steamed Basmati Rice.
BUTTER PRAWNS $10.50
- Cooked With Homemade Butter Sauce And Selection Of Spices.
Fresh Vegetables Cooked With Cumin Seeds, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes And Spices. $9.99
CHICKEN KORMA $10.50
- Sliced Boneless Chicken Cooked in Tandoor, Rich Creamy Gravy and A Touch of Fenugreek

steak Onion Pattie $2.20
Plain Donu $2.00
Chow chow $4.20
Extras $1.00
Extra meat $1.20
Fish $4.20
Pineapple Ring $1.60
HawiaiIan $6.00

sausage $2.20
Paua Pattie $ 3.00
Half scoop Plain chips $ 1.70
chicken Pattie $2.20
Spicy wedges with sour cream $4.50
Whole chlcken N/A
onion Rings 4 For $ 2.80
Double Meat $ 4.70

(gf) - gluten free ( gfo) - gluten free option( v )- vegetarian (vo) - vegetarian option
Sweetie $11.80
- Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
-Lemon And Vanilla Sugar $8.80
Plain or garlic bread roll $4.00
Easy tiger salad( gf) $21.80
- Free Range Chicken Rubbed In Harissa Spices With Rocket, Mesculin, Orange, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And Minted Yoghurt
Vege burger (gfo v) $17.80
- House Made Kumara, Pea And Lentil Patty, With Green Tomato Relish, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato And Aioli With Chips
Cold smoked salmon $6.00
Mushrooms $4.80

Celtic Crumbed Fish $17.50
- Crumbed hoki served with salad and fries, wedge of lemon and tartare sauce.
2 Fried Eggs $3.50
Serving of Fried Mushrooms $3.50
-Main, Dessert and a Soft Drink $15.00
Serving of Fries $3.50
Beer Battered Snapper $24.90
- Served with salad and fries
Newcastle Nachos (GF) $19.50
- Vegetarian or chili beef and bean mix over corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream.
Serving of Side Salad $3.50

Mini Spring Rolls 1/2 doz $2.20
Sweet & Sour Wonton $11.00
Pork Nibbles 1/2 doz $4.00
Mussels 1/2 doz $4.50
Vegetarian $5.00
- mushroom, egg, cheese, pin, onion
Chinese $5.80
Crabstick $1.90
Vegetarian Roll $2.80

Chocolate Donut $2.20
Extra $0.80
Onion $4.00
Plain $3.20
6 Onion Rings $2.50
Giant $6.30
Chicken & Cheese Pattie $2.70
Cheese $4.00

SEAFOOD $11.99
- prawns mussels crab sticks scallops squid fish bites & tartar sauce
CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.80
CORN FRITTER $2.20
CHEESE $9.99
- mozzarella & mild cheese
SPICY WEDGES $4.30
FAMILY PACK $19.95
- 2 fish filets, 2 hot dogs, 2 meat pattie, 2 sausages, 4 pineapple rings & 2 scoops of chips
HASH BROWNS 4 for $2.80
CHICKEN $9.99
- smoked chicken bacon and a choice od sauces, apricot, cranberry or satay sauce

Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Omelette $15.50
- Free range eggs, with you choice of three fillings: bacon, ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion, pineapple, served with toast
-With Bacon $15.50
Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
- Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
- Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
- Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich

$14 Pack $14.00
- 2 Chicken Burgers, 2 Chicken Nuggets, 1 Fish, 1 Hot Dog, 1 Chips
Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.50
Bacon & Egg / Cheese & Pineapple / Chicken & Cheese $5.20
Cheese Pack $9.00
- 2 Cheese Burgers, 1/2 Chips
Pork Satay / Chicken Satay / Steak Satay $5.90
Monster $7.00
1/2 Dozen Crumbed Mushrooms $4.50
Meat $1.60

Hot Plate Hedgehog Mushroom $18.00
Deep fried Spring Rolls & Samosas & Prawns $10.00
Stir Fried Vegetables $12.00
Sweet and spicy shredded Pork $14.00
Stir-fry Beef with Vegetables $14.00
Braised Pork Hock Slice with Brown Sauce $12.00
Hot Plate Lamb $18.00
Stir Fried Chinese Mushroom with Vegetables $14.00

ANTIPASTO PLATTER
- An antipasti selection of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed Patties, house dips and grilled pita bread. Vegan.
CURRY DOSA
- Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
CHEF'S SEASONAL SALAD
- Our chef’s creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables.
ZEN STICKS>.Skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. Vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free.
REFRITO WRAP
- Refrito beans with melted Edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in a tortilla. Vegan option – vegan cheese and vegan aioli are available.
PIZZA
- Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
DAL
- Blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. Served with basmati rice. Vegan option available, gluten-free.
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.

Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
- classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
Eggs Benedict $21.50
- w. house smoked salmon
Venison Perkelt (Srnci na houbach s bramborovym knedlikem) $26
- venison perkelt served w- crumbed potato dumplings
Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
- slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
Open-Faced Sandwich $24.50
- your choice of either a tender beef steak or succulent chicken breast, served on ciabatta w. lettuce, tomato, mushroom caramelised onion, bacon smoked cheddar cheese, aioli, fries
Soup of The Day $12.50
Eggs Benedict $20
- free range poached eggs & hollandaise sauce served on house-made potato hash & spinach w. either bacon, ham, mushroom
Svickova $22.50
- delicious creamy sauce & beef served w. bread dumplings