Catering
Make it an event to remember with world class catering from NZ Foods Direct.
We cater for events from 20 to 500 people in Canterbury. Great food with no hassles.
Beautiful food, ready to eat.
We operate a drop-off catering service. We’ll provide all the food for your event, beautifully presented and ready to eat. All food is delivered in sustainable and recyclable packaging.
NZ Foods Direct catering is perfect for office catering, corporate functions and conferences in Christchurch and Surrounding areas – groups from 20 to 500 people. We serve hassle-free morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and pre-prepared snacks.
Have a look at the menu below for inspiration, and remember we’re flexible. If you have specific requests or dietary requirements, contact us for a customised menu designed by our in-house chefs. We can also prepare hams, roasts and other special orders.
Contact us for catering options and prices.
Sample menus
Christmas glazed ham menu
Options for 20 to 500 guests: $35 per person. Includes Glazed ham, choice of three salads from the following list.
African spiced pumpkin
African spiced pumpkin, pomegranate molasses and coconut yoghurt (GF, DF)
Green beans
Green beans, hazelnuts, dried figs and feta (GF, V)
Slaw
Cabbage, apple, fennel and toasted cumin slaw (GF, V)
Beetroot & lentil
Beetroot, black lentil, balsamic onions and halloumi (GF, V)
Kale & spinach
Salted kale, spinach, roasted chickpeas and tahini yoghurt (GF, V)
Rocket and spinach
Rocket, baby spinach, balsamic dressing, parmesan cheese and toasted almonds (GF)
Rice & greens
Brown rice, cabbage, broccoli, edamame beans, herb pesto, sumac and yogurt (GF)
Ancient grain
White quinoa, corn, sweet potato, avocado, tomato salsa, coriander, and lime dressing (GF, V)
Shaved fennel & tofu
Shaved fennel, cabbage, roasted almonds, chilli oil, corn, roasted broccoli, marinated tofu with peanut and lime dressing (GF)
Options to add:
$7 each per person
Roasted chicken thigh with herb jus
Chocolate brownie (GF) with berry compote
Berry ambrosia
Standard breakfast
$18.50 per person
Fitfood granola
With berry compote and coconut yoghurt
Pastries
With house-made jams, served on a platter to share
Puddings
Chia, coconut cream and berry
Breakfast wraps
$10 per person
Grilled chicken
With mozzarella, chilli, spinach and fried egg
Turmeric quinoa
With fried halloumi, poached egg, charred kale, mushroom and lemon.
Bacon, tomato, fried egg
With aioli, cheddar cheese and baby spinach
Classic bacon butty
With Fitfood ketchup in a ciabatta roll
Big breakfast box
Upgrade your breakfast wraps for an additional $16.50 per person. Includes breakfast wrap, fresh fruit salad, raspberry chia pudding, protein ball and banana bread.
Morning & afternoon tea
$5pp
Banana bread
$5pp
$7pp
Gluten free chocolate brownie
$7pp
$7pp
Carrot cake
$7pp
$7pp
Cheese scone
$7pp
$7pp
Date and orange scones
$7pp
$3.50pp
Peanut butter fat bombs
$3.50pp
Classic wraps
$14.50 per person
Katsu chicken
With rocket, iceberg lettuce, tomato, basil vinaigrette and our famous chilli mayonnaise
Chunky avocado guacamole
With kale and tomato tabbouleh, feta, roasted almonds and dukkah
Shredded beef brisket
With cheese, lettuce, dill cornichon, cumin onions and sour cream
Fried lemon and dill caper fish of the day
Fresh on the day from the fish market in Rangiora with rough-cut tartare sauce, crunchy cos lettuce and malt vinegar
Main & salad options
$19 per person
1 main, 1 salad
$19 per person
$24 per person
1 main, 2 salads
$24 per person
$18 per person
3 salads
$18 per person
$14 per person
2 salads and fresh ciabatta rolls
$14 per person
$3 per person
Fresh ciabatta rolls, with cumin and fennel salt and butter portions
$3 per person
Mains
Herb chicken
Roasted free range herb chicken breast in vinaigrette (GF)
Pork belly
Cumin salted crispy pork belly (GF)
Lamb shoulder
Slow roasted boneless lamb shoulder marinated in Greek yoghurt and pomegranate marinade (GF)
Beef brisket
24 hour, 100 °C slow-cooked beef brisket (GF)
Fish of the day
With grated orange rind and fresh herbs (GF)
Oven-roasted mushrooms
With halloumi, herbs and fragrant tomato sauce (GF, V)
Black pepper tofu
With cashews and chopped coriander (GF, V)
Chicken sausage rolls
Chicken, apple and sweet chilli sausage rolls
Bacon and egg pie
New Zealand classic bacon and egg pie
Mac and cheese
With chorizo and bacon OR with cauliflower and mushroom
Roasted chicken thighs
With peanut sauce and soba noodles
Beef pie
Slow-cooked beef, tomato and mozzarella pie
Butter chicken
With fragrant rice
Salads
African spiced pumpkin
African spiced pumpkin, pomegranate molasses and coconut yoghurt (GF, DF)
Green beans
Green beans, hazelnuts, dried figs and feta (GF, V)
Slaw
Cabbage, apple, fennel and toasted cumin slaw (GF, V)
Beetroot & lentil
Beetroot, black lentil, balsamic onions and halloumi (GF, V)
Kale & spinach
Salted kale, spinach, roasted chickpeas and tahini yoghurt (GF, V)
Rocket and spinach
Rocket, baby spinach, balsamic dressing, parmesan cheese and toasted almonds (GF)
Rice & greens
Brown rice, cabbage, broccoli, edamame beans, herb pesto, sumac and yogurt (GF)
Ancient grain
White quinoa, corn, sweet potato, avocado, tomato salsa, coriander, and lime dressing (GF, V)
Shaved fennel & tofu
Shaved fennel, cabbage, roasted almonds, chilli oil, corn, roasted broccoli, marinated tofu with peanut and lime dressing (GF)
Canapés
Based on a minimum of 30 guests, choose four different canapés for $18.50 per person.
Satay beef
With pickled chilli and toasted peanuts
Korean popcorn chicken bites
With dipping sauce
Mac and cheese bites
With smokey ketchup
Chicken sausage rolls
Chilli chicken and apple sausage rolls
Tempura fish bites
With nori mayonnaise
Corn fritters
With chilli jam
Onion bhaji
With coriander yoghurt
Smoked salmon, dill and lemon pate
With garlic toast
Spiced chicken wings
With hot wing sauce
Halloumi and chicken mini skewers
Grilled halloumi and smoked chicken
Antipasto mini skewers
Cured and smoked meats with marinated and chargrilled vegetables
Falafel
With minted yoghurt
Mini cheese scones
With melted halloumi and caramelised onion
Platters to share
Minimum of 20 guests
From $15.50 per person. Includes: Selection of breads. Sundried tomatos, olives, capers and basil pesto. Selection of cured and smoked meats. Marinated and chargrilled vegetables. Cold-smoked salmon. Smoked chicken, salami. Marinated feta.
Antipasto platter
From $15.50 per person. Includes: Selection of breads. Sundried tomatos, olives, capers and basil pesto. Selection of cured and smoked meats. Marinated and chargrilled vegetables. Cold-smoked salmon. Smoked chicken, salami. Marinated feta.
From $16.50 per person. Includes: Whitestone blue. Whitestone hard vintage cheddar. Puhoi soft brie. Puhoi semi-soft cumin gouda. Served with a selection of crackers, bread, fruit paste, dried fruit, fresh apple and grapes.
Gourmet cheese board
From $16.50 per person. Includes: Whitestone blue. Whitestone hard vintage cheddar. Puhoi soft brie. Puhoi semi-soft cumin gouda. Served with a selection of crackers, bread, fruit paste, dried fruit, fresh apple and grapes.
