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Our Catering Menus

Wairarapa caterers Trestle & Mortar creates beautiful menus for weddings, private events and corporate functions in the Wairarapa. We tap into local ingredients and fresh produce to create and serve incredible food.

Weddings Private Events Corporate Catering

Weddings

Every wedding is unique. We start by getting to know you and what you want for your wedding, and then we design a menu to suit. We also offer tasting sessions, served by chef Nick Arnold, so you won’t have to wait until the big day to experience the flavours! For us, the best feeling is when the bride comes into the kitchen at the end of the night and says, “my gosh that was amazing – the best food I’ve ever had!” Browse our sample wedding menus.

Cocktail Party Sample Menu 1 Sample menu 2

Choice of 5 canapes
Choice of 4 canapes + 1 substantial item
Choice of 4 canapes +2 substantial items

Cold Canapés

Soup shooter – Chilled watermelon & lime soup with crumbled feta GF, V (can be DF & vegan)
Spicy chorizo and potato tortilla + chipotle mayo GF
Crushed peas, mint, Parmesan and mozzarella, Olivo Estate extra Virgin olive oil + rye crostini V
Seared beef carpaccio, crushed artichoke, porcini aioli + Parmesan shortbread
Tartlet of balsamic glazed Medjool dates, whipped Kikorangi blue cheese + Prosciutto (can be V)
Kikorangi Blue cheese, red-onion jam, roasted pear, honey toasted walnuts + oat biscuit V, GF
Thai coconut prawn Ceviche, mango & avocado salsa, tostada GF

Hot Canapés

Soup shooters – truffle cauliflower with Pecorino. Or Red curry spiced butternut squash + Paprika sour cream GF, V, (can be vegan)
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Spicy Thai Prawn dim-sum, Asian dressing, + lime aioli (can be V)
Martinborough Brewery’s vintage gold, beer battered mussels with lemon aioli
Asian style pork belly, miso kumara puree, ginger soy glaze + salted caramel GF
Crispy pork belly, marinated fennel, romesco + toasted almonds GF
Chicken katsu, Japanese curry sauce, + cucumber GF
Marinated chicken satay sticks + spicy peanut satay sauce Gf

Substantial Canapés

Local, Martinborough Brewery ale battered fish and chips
Chicken Thai green curry + sticky rice
Italian meat balls with tomato and basil sauce + Parmesan
Coconut rice with soy chicken, ginger and coriander

4 canapes / 2 entrees / 2 main course protein + 3 sides
Additional dessert option

Selection of Canapes

Spicy chorizo and potato tortilla + chipotle mayo GF
Seared beef carpaccio, crushed artichoke, porcini aioli + Parmesan shortbread
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Spicy Thai Prawn dim-sum, Asian dressing, + lime aioli (can be V)

Shared Entrée

Light-house gin cured salmon with fennel, orange and avocado whip
Avocado, smoked bacon and kikorangi blue cheese salad with fennel, honeyed walnut and sour dough crumbs

Main event

8-hour roast Andalusian lamb shoulder, olives, preserved lemons, green beans & saffron aioli
Crispy pork belly, Asian slaw with crispy shallots, peanuts, coriander and chilli lime dressing
Crispy roasted new potatoes with garlic and lemon
Beetroot, carrot, and orange salad with fennel and walnuts
Green salad- rocket, cos, spinach and pears with toasted sesame and dates
Fennel and pear slaw with green beans, mint, coriander and toasted almonds

4 canapes / antipasti table / 2 main course protein + 3 sides
Additional dessert option

Selection of canapes

Crushed peas, mint, Parmesan and mozzarella, Olivo Estate extra Virgin olive oil + rye crostini V
Thai coconut prawn Ceviche, mango & avocado salsa, tostada GF
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Asian style pork belly, miso kumara puree, ginger soy glaze + salted caramel GF

Antipasti platters

House-made sourdough, lovosh
Warm green olives, garlic, chilli, rosemary
Selection of salami’s, cured meats and house pickles
Melon, dried figs and pecorino
Silken roasted eggplant and pesto

Main event

Roasted fillet of beef gremolata, polenta chips, warm Greek salad, rocket pesto
Harissa marinated free-range chicken, Chamomile sweet potatoes with toasted pepitas and honey
Served with bowls of new seasons potatoes with garlic and rosemary
Green salad- rocket, cos, spinach and pears with toasted sesame and dates
Fennel and pear slaw with green beans, mint, coriander and toasted almonds
Char-grilled vegetables with basil and caper dressing

Private Events

Is there anything more important than food at an event?! From cosy dinners to lively parties, we love serving insanely good food that will blow you and your guests away. Take a look at our sample event menus.

Cocktail Party Sample Menu 1 Sample menu 2

Choice of 5 canapes
Choice of 4 canapes + 1 substantial item
Choice of 4 canapes +2 substantial items

Cold Canapés

Soup shooter – Chilled watermelon & lime soup with crumbled feta GF, V (can be DF & vegan)
Spicy chorizo and potato tortilla + chipotle mayo GF
Crushed peas, mint, Parmesan and mozzarella, Olivo Estate extra Virgin olive oil + rye crostini V
Seared beef carpaccio, crushed artichoke, porcini aioli + Parmesan shortbread
Tartlet of balsamic glazed Medjool dates, whipped Kikorangi blue cheese + Prosciutto (can be V)
Kikorangi Blue cheese, red-onion jam, roasted pear, honey toasted walnuts + oat biscuit V, GF
Thai coconut prawn Ceviche, mango & avocado salsa, tostada GF

Hot Canapés

Soup shooters – truffle cauliflower with Pecorino. Or Red curry spiced butternut squash + Paprika sour cream GF, V, (can be vegan)
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Spicy Thai Prawn dim-sum, Asian dressing, + lime aioli (can be V)
Martinborough Brewery’s vintage gold, beer battered mussels with lemon aioli
Asian style pork belly, miso kumara puree, ginger soy glaze + salted caramel GF
Crispy pork belly, marinated fennel, romesco + toasted almonds GF
Chicken katsu, Japanese curry sauce, + cucumber GF
Marinated chicken satay sticks + spicy peanut satay sauce Gf

Substantial Canapés

Local, Martinborough Brewery ale battered fish and chips
Chicken Thai green curry + sticky rice
Italian meat balls with tomato and basil sauce + Parmesan
Coconut rice with soy chicken, ginger and coriander

4 canapes / 2 entrees / 2 main course protein + 3 sides
Additional dessert option

Selection of Canapes

Spicy chorizo and potato tortilla + chipotle mayo GF
Seared beef carpaccio, crushed artichoke, porcini aioli + Parmesan shortbread
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Spicy Thai Prawn dim-sum, Asian dressing, + lime aioli (can be V)

Shared Entrée

Light-house gin cured salmon with fennel, orange and avocado whip
Avocado, smoked bacon and kikorangi blue cheese salad with fennel, honeyed walnut and sour dough crumbs

Main event

8-hour roast Andalusian lamb shoulder, olives, preserved lemons, green beans & saffron aioli
Crispy pork belly, Asian slaw with crispy shallots, peanuts, coriander and chilli lime dressing
Crispy roasted new potatoes with garlic and lemon
Beetroot, carrot, and orange salad with fennel and walnuts
Green salad- rocket, cos, spinach and pears with toasted sesame and dates
Fennel and pear slaw with green beans, mint, coriander and toasted almonds

4 canapes / antipasti table / 2 main course protein + 3 sides
Additional dessert option

Selection of canapes

Crushed peas, mint, Parmesan and mozzarella, Olivo Estate extra Virgin olive oil + rye crostini V
Thai coconut prawn Ceviche, mango & avocado salsa, tostada GF
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Asian style pork belly, miso kumara puree, ginger soy glaze + salted caramel GF

Antipasti platters

House-made sourdough, lovosh
Warm green olives, garlic, chilli, rosemary
Selection of salami’s, cured meats and house pickles
Melon, dried figs and pecorino
Silken roasted eggplant and pesto

Main event

Roasted fillet of beef gremolata, polenta chips, warm Greek salad, rocket pesto
Harissa marinated free-range chicken, Chamomile sweet potatoes with toasted pepitas and honey
Served with bowls of new seasons potatoes with garlic and rosemary
Green salad- rocket, cos, spinach and pears with toasted sesame and dates
Fennel and pear slaw with green beans, mint, coriander and toasted almonds
Char-grilled vegetables with basil and caper dressing

Corporate Catering

Planning your next corporate event? Talk to Trestle & Mortar about making it one to remember. We look outside the box when it comes to corporate catering, designing a menu to suit your budget and venue. Check out our sample corporate menus.

Cocktail Party Sample Menu 1 Sample menu 2

Choice of 5 canapes
Choice of 4 canapes + 1 substantial item
Choice of 4 canapes +2 substantial items

Cold Canapés

Soup shooter – Chilled watermelon & lime soup with crumbled feta GF, V (can be DF & vegan)
Spicy chorizo and potato tortilla + chipotle mayo GF
Crushed peas, mint, Parmesan and mozzarella, Olivo Estate extra Virgin olive oil + rye crostini V
Seared beef carpaccio, crushed artichoke, porcini aioli + Parmesan shortbread
Tartlet of balsamic glazed Medjool dates, whipped Kikorangi blue cheese + Prosciutto (can be V)
Kikorangi Blue cheese, red-onion jam, roasted pear, honey toasted walnuts + oat biscuit V, GF
Thai coconut prawn Ceviche, mango & avocado salsa, tostada GF

Hot Canapés

Soup shooters – truffle cauliflower with Pecorino. Or Red curry spiced butternut squash + Paprika sour cream GF, V, (can be vegan)
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Spicy Thai Prawn dim-sum, Asian dressing, + lime aioli (can be V)
Martinborough Brewery’s vintage gold, beer battered mussels with lemon aioli
Asian style pork belly, miso kumara puree, ginger soy glaze + salted caramel GF
Crispy pork belly, marinated fennel, romesco + toasted almonds GF
Chicken katsu, Japanese curry sauce, + cucumber GF
Marinated chicken satay sticks + spicy peanut satay sauce Gf

Substantial Canapés

Local, Martinborough Brewery ale battered fish and chips
Chicken Thai green curry + sticky rice
Italian meat balls with tomato and basil sauce + Parmesan
Coconut rice with soy chicken, ginger and coriander

4 canapes / 2 entrees / 2 main course protein + 3 sides
Additional dessert option

Selection of Canapes

Spicy chorizo and potato tortilla + chipotle mayo GF
Seared beef carpaccio, crushed artichoke, porcini aioli + Parmesan shortbread
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Spicy Thai Prawn dim-sum, Asian dressing, + lime aioli (can be V)

Shared Entrée

Light-house gin cured salmon with fennel, orange and avocado whip
Avocado, smoked bacon and kikorangi blue cheese salad with fennel, honeyed walnut and sour dough crumbs

Main event

8-hour roast Andalusian lamb shoulder, olives, preserved lemons, green beans & saffron aioli
Crispy pork belly, Asian slaw with crispy shallots, peanuts, coriander and chilli lime dressing
Crispy roasted new potatoes with garlic and lemon
Beetroot, carrot, and orange salad with fennel and walnuts
Green salad- rocket, cos, spinach and pears with toasted sesame and dates
Fennel and pear slaw with green beans, mint, coriander and toasted almonds

4 canapes / antipasti table / 2 main course protein + 3 sides
Additional dessert option

Selection of canapes

Crushed peas, mint, Parmesan and mozzarella, Olivo Estate extra Virgin olive oil + rye crostini V
Thai coconut prawn Ceviche, mango & avocado salsa, tostada GF
Mushroom, sage & mozzarella arancini + Green Goddess V, (can be GF)
Asian style pork belly, miso kumara puree, ginger soy glaze + salted caramel GF

Antipasti platters

House-made sourdough, lovosh
Warm green olives, garlic, chilli, rosemary
Selection of salami’s, cured meats and house pickles
Melon, dried figs and pecorino
Silken roasted eggplant and pesto

Main event

Roasted fillet of beef gremolata, polenta chips, warm Greek salad, rocket pesto
Harissa marinated free-range chicken, Chamomile sweet potatoes with toasted pepitas and honey
Served with bowls of new seasons potatoes with garlic and rosemary
Green salad- rocket, cos, spinach and pears with toasted sesame and dates
Fennel and pear slaw with green beans, mint, coriander and toasted almonds
Char-grilled vegetables with basil and caper dressing

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