Gourmet soup of the day made from locally sourced seasonal vegetables n/a
Wholemeal croutons and baked bread rolls fresh from the oven n/a
LUNCH - CAESAR SALAD
Craft your own version of the classic Caesar salad n/a
Shaved parmesan from the wheel, crisp cos lettuce, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic croutons, grilled streaky bacon and classic homemade Caesar dressing n/a
LUNCH - FROM THE DELI
Champagne ham n/a
Smoked chicken n/a
Polish salami n/a
Hot spiced beef n/a
LUNCH - MARKET GARDEN SALADS
Thai style vermicelli salad n/a
Nutty bulgur wheat and cranberry salad n/a
Radish salad n/a
radishes with mesclun and goats cheese, finished with a lemon and olive dressing
Beetroot and red cabbage slaw n/a
Tabbouleh salad of cracked wheat, parsley, tomato, cucumber and mint leaves n/a
Salad selection n/a
create a salad to your liking, choose from: cos lettuce, mesclun salad leaves, frilly red and green lettuce, feta, cucumber, corn, fresh tomato, roasted red peppers, red onion, capers, jalapenos and olives
Finish your salad with one of the following dressings: honey mustard, red onion, watercress vinaigrette, lemon juice and olive oil n/a
LUNCH - FLAME ROTISSERIE
Succulent roast chicken n/a
LUNCH - VEGETARIAN FARE
Cajun vegetable gumbo n/a
Spinach and ricotta tortellini with creamy portobello mushroom sauce n/a
Vegetarian tikka masala n/a
Hot orzo pasta with vegetables n/a
LUNCH - GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS
Poached South Island green lipped mussels, served with a sauce to your liking, select from n/a
creamy leek and blue cheese / soubise / coconut cream and lemongrass / spicy chorizo and tomato
LUNCH - GRILLED FARE
Freshly caught South Island swordfish n/a
New Zealand lamb fillet n/a
Local Cardrona lamb sausages n/a
Marinated barbequed calamari n/a
LUNCH - FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
Classic prawn salad in a creamy, Marie Rose sauce n/a
Ceviche n/a
fresh blue cod, marinated in coconut milk and lime juice
Smoked fish, hot smoked in house n/a
chose from: Akaroa salmon, South Island kahawai and warehou
Sushi n/a
made daily by our in-house sushi cheef: salmon, chicken, tuna, tempura prawn, vegetarian
LUNCH - SWEET TREATS
Classic Italian tiramisu n/a
Rich and decadent chocolate mousse n/a
Stratosfare classic creme brulee n/a
Vanilla bean and lemon curd panna cotta n/a
New Zealand classic, mini pavlova with cream and kiwifruit n/a
Seasonal fresh fruit salad n/a
Stratosfare's tart and gateaux of the day n/a
DINNER - SOUP
Gourmet soup of the day n/a
Wholemeal croutons and baked bread rolls fresh from the oven n/a
DINNER - FROM THE DELI
Champagne ham n/a
Smoked chicken n/a
Polish salami n/a
Hot spiced beef n/a
DINNER - FLAME ROTISSERIE
Succulent roast chicken n/a
New Zealand beef sirloin n/a
Pure South Island lamb leg n/a
DINNER - MARKET GARDEN SALADS
Thai style vermicelli salad n/a
Nutty bulgur wheat and cranberry salad n/a
Radish Salad n/a
radishes with mesclun and goats cheese, finished with a lemon and olive dressing
Beetroot and red cabbage slaw n/a
Tabbouleh salad of cracked wheat, parsley, tomato, cucumber and mint leaves n/a
Salad selection n/a
create a salad to your liking, choose from: cos lettuce, mesclun salad leaves, frilly red and green lettuce, feta, cucumber, corn, fresh tomato, roasted red peppers, red onion, capers, jalapenos and olives
Finish your salad with one of the following dressings: honey mustard, red onion, watercress vinaigrette, lemon juice and olive oil n/a
DINNER - GRILLED FARE
Toulouse pork sausage n/a
Marinated barbequed calamari n/a
Akaroa salmon steaks n/a
Tender venison steak n/a
DINNER - VEGETARIAN FARE
Cajun vegetable gumbo n/a
Spinach and ricoatta tortellini with creamy portobello mushroom sauce n/a
Vegetarian tikka masala n/a
Hot orzo pasta with vegetables n/a
Horopito gnocchi with ratatouille n/a
DINNER - GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS
Poached South Island green lipped mussels, served with a sauce to your liking, select from n/a
creamy leek and blue cheese / soubise / coconut cream and lemongrass / spicy chorizo and tomato
DINNER - CHEESE SELECTION
Totara tasty vintage cheddar n/a
Waitaki camembert n/a
Windsor blue cheese n/a
DINNER - FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
Classic prawn salad in a creamy, Marie Rose sauce n/a
Ceviche n/a
fresh blue cod, marinated in coconut milk and lime juice
Smoked fish, hot smoked in house n/a
chose from: Akaroa salmon, South Island kahawai and warehou
Sashimi >. fresh New Zealand swordfish, tuna from the Pacific and Akaroa salmon (options may change with the seasons) n/a
DINNER - SWEET TREATS
Classic Italian tiramisu n/a
Rich and decadent chocolate mousse n/a
Stratosfare classic creme brulee n/a
Vanilla bean and lemon curd panna cotta n/a
New Zealand classic, mini pavlova with cream and kiwifruit n/a
Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
Big Al $17.50
Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.
The Bulls Eye $18.50
Primo New Zealand Ribeye steak (200g). Grilled medium, topped with rings of white onion, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli & tomato relish.
Smoked Mussels, Calamari, Shrimps, Onion Garlic and Lemon Pepper. Optional Tomatoes or Seafood Sauce (Double / Snack)
Churros $4.00
32 inch Spanish Donut broken into 6 manageable pieces - with your choice of dip
Unearthly Dessert Pizza $6.00
Banana, Berries, Chocolate, White Chocolate and Custard on an original snack base
Fresh Green Salad $5.00
All the Essentials
Veggie Grimm $18.50 / $9.00
Quorn, Apricot Sauce, Pine Nuts, Spring Onions, Cream Cheese, Rosemary (Double / Snack)
Raspberry Sorbet $5.00
Gellicious Gelato's 2013 Silver Award winning Sorbet. Bursting with real authentic fruit flavour. Gluten free, 99% fat free and vegan. 180ml tub - big enough to share, but you'll probably wish you hadn't
Squid Rings $5.00
A dozen crumbed rings of calamari with a dip of your choice
Mischief $18.50 / $9.00
Chorizo, Chicken, Cajun Herbs, Onions, Garlic, Chilli, Tomatoes, and Capsicum. Optional Kalamata Olives. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
BEEF BURGER $19.00
This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served on potato mash with Speight’s gravy, caramelised onions & garden peas. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale. >>
Caesar Salad (GF) $19.00
The classic made with Cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon and egg all tossed with the original dressing.Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
Speight's Beef Burger $21.00
Homemade beef pattie, served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, melted cheese, & sliced beetroot. Served with fries.Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
Ceasar Salad $19.00
The classic made with Cos lettuce, croutons, parmesan, bacon and egg all tossed with the original dressing. Beer Match: Speight's Pilsner
Fish and chips $8.00
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad $19.00
A selection of seasonal vegetables roasted with garlic and thyme rested on a salad topped with crumbled Feta cheese and balsamic glaze. Beer match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
Speight's Gourmet Chicken Burger $18.00
Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce & cheese topped with plum sauce, served with golden fries. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
Seafood Chowder $12.00
A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Alehouse bread. Beer match: Speight's Cider >>
Choice of two fillings - ham, cheese, bacon, mushroom, tomato, pineapple, onion or cheese. Add extra fillings for $1.50
Toasted BLT (GF*) $16.50
Thick sliced farmhouse loaf filled with crispy bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce & aioli. Served with fries(Add avocado for $2.50)
Wedges(Sm/ Lg (GF*) $9.00/$12.50
With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
Classic Caesar Salad $16.00
Cos lettuce served with crispy bacon, shaved parmesan cheese, poached egg, croutons and an anchovy garnish. Add: seared smoked chicken $2/smoked salmon $3
Kids Basket $8.50
Chicken chippies, fish bites & fries with good Ol’ kiwi tomato sauce
Cavell’s Wraps (V*) $13.00
Fresh wraps filled with mesclun salad, carrot, red onion &cheese. With a choice of Grilled smoked chicken, bacon & pesto, Grilled steak with bbq sauce, Braised pork belly with bbq sauce & aioli, Pesto, hummus, cucumber & alfalfa sprouts/crunchy combo
Mini Ploughman's Platter (GF*) $25.00
Selection of cold cuts, dips, grilled bread, corn chips, pickles and cheese (for two)
Two fried eggs, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato & bearnaise sauce on a toasted panini
Cheese Quesadilla $5.00
Served with sour cream on the side
Breakfast Burrito $8.00
Two scrambled eggs & cheese in a tortilla wrap with salsa and sour cream
The Caesar $10.00
Cos lettuce, bacon, tomato, boiled egg, parmesan, croutons and our special Caesar dressing - Add chicken for $2.50
The Muffin Muncher $7.50
Fried egg, cheddar, bearnaise and tomato on a homemade English muffin - Add sausage or bacon ($1.50 each)
Thai Beef $12.50
Sliced sirloin on mixed greens w/ tomato, carrot, cucumber, bean sprouts, red onion, capsicum, toasted peanuts and coconut in a sweet & spicy Thai dressing