Let’s face it, it’s all about the FOOD
A sample meal plan to get the taste buds tingling
(menu is dependent on available produce and may change)
Breakfast
French crepes (selection of savoury and sweet options)
- Ham and gruyere cheese with a side of hollandaise sauce
- Strawberries, blueberries, maple syrup and whipped cream
- Classic lemon and sugar
Handcrafted muesli served with Greek yogurt and a medley of fresh, seasonal fruits.
Smashed avocado on toasted focaccia with crispy bacon strips, crumbled feta and cherry tomatoes.
Shakshouka - gently poached eggs cooked in a fragrant, spiced, bell pepper, spinach and tomato sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Freshly baked bagels served with a selection of cheese, cured meats, salmon, cream cheese, basil pesto and preserves.
Classic Eggs Benedict – poached egg sitting on an English muffin with crispy bacon, drizzled with homemade hollandaise sauce with a side of spinach.
Lunch
Spiced fish tacos served on a toasted corn tortilla, topped with fresh salsa, cheese, avocado cream and greens grown on the Awatea.
Loaded Mediterranean Falafel Bowl – falafel on a bed of hummus, served with labneh, pita bread and a couscous salad
Grilled chicken skewers served with a zesty ricotta, heirloom tomato and caper salad and freshly baked artisan bread
Tortilla Española (Spanish potato tortilla) served with a simple, green, tuna salad
Spaghetti alla puttanesca served with an arugula, shaved parmesan and balsamic reduction salad and crusty bread.
Chicken katsu – crispy panko chicken, steamed rice, shredded cabbage salad, tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayo
Appetizers
Chacuterie board – a selection of cheeses, crostini, cured meats, olives and fruit
Mini hash browns topped with salmon, cream cheese and capers
Pickled chilli, anchovy, olive, mozzarella mini skewers
Bruschetta - grated garlic, crushed tomato, ricotta, basil, olive oil
Smoked salmon rillettes served in a crispy tortilla shell
Ceviche tostadas
Dinner
Paella - chicken, chorizo and artichoke sitting in a bed of saffron infused bomba rice, finished with a hearty squeeze of lemon and served with a crisp green salad.
Japanese tasting menu – tuna tartare on thinly sliced cucumber, sashimi, crispy rice cakes topped with spicy tuna, teriyaki chicken sushi, karaage chicken, pork gyoza
Pizza night
- Classic margherita (mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, freshly picked basil)
- Anchovy, garlic and extra cheese
- Roasted aubergine, zucchini, onion and mushroom with feta
- Pepperoni
Classic New Zealand pie – a slow roasted beef stew, topped with cheese, wrapped in homemade flaky puff pastry. Served with a simple green salad
BBQ pulled pork on a tangzhong burger bun with melted cheese and zesty coleslaw, served with hand cut wedges.
Sesame crusted seared tuna served with a fresh green salad topped with crispy noodles and an Asian inspired dressing
Dessert
Chocolate torte served with strawberries and whipped cream
Mango sorbet with an almond crumb and passionfruit coulis
Sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce
Vanilla and ground almond cake with blueberry drizzle and crème fraiche
Classic Tiramisu