Gourmet Catering
・ Carol Shirley owner of Gourmet Catering has been creating innovative food at affordable prices for over twelve years in Nelson.
・ We can help you with a wide range of events, including corporate catering and private parties.
・ We've been trusted throughout the region to help mark all of life’s significant events including naming ceremonies, weddings and funerals.
SAMPLE WEDDING MENU
NIBBLES
Served while guests are mingling
Smoked salmon on blini with dill
Petite corn fritter with avocado mousse
Assorted sushi platter with wasabi, soy and ginger
Spring rolls and samosas with dipping sauce
MAIN COURSE
Served buffet style
Ham on the bone with seeded mustard
Chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese and asparagus, wrapped in filo
Gourmet potatoes with herb butter
Green leaf salad with walnuts and blue cheese
Roasted vegetable salad
Caprese style pasta salad
Assorted bread selection
DESSERT
Wedding cake plated the table served with whipped cream and fresh strawberries
$54 PER PERSON (PLUS GST)
SAMPLE SET CANAPE MENU
Priced as drop off only
Smoked salmon on blini with herbed cream cheese, caper and dill
Petite corn fritters with avocado mousse
Lamb Kofta with baby spinach, cherry tomato and a mint yoghurt dipping sauce
Assorted sushi platter with soy sauce, wasabi and ginger
$10 PER PERSON (PLUS GST)
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Smoked salmon on blini with herbed cream cheese, caper and dill
Petite corn fritters with avocado mousse
Rare beef on crostini with caramelised onion, rocket and horseradish crème
Feta, olive and rosemary tartlets
$12.50 PER PERSON (PLUS GST)
SAMPLE PRIVATE PARTY MENU
4 course plated menu (minimum 20 People)
CANAPES
Served while guests are mingling
Smoked salmon blinis with dill and capers
Petite corn fritters with avocado mousse
Lamb Kofta with cherry tomato and basil with raita dipping Sauce
ENTRÉE
Seared Tasman Bay scallop salad with chilli and coriander
MAIN COURSE
Seared and roasted beef fillet with parsnip and horseradish puree, gourmet roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and jus
DESSERT
Homemade crème brulee with fresh berries and soft cream
$65.00 PER PERSON (PLUS GST)
Including a chef and waitperson on site
All The Extras
We can provide the whole package, professional fully trained wait staff and chefs, so you can expect superior quality of service from the first point of contact, right through to the end of your function; we even arrange the washing up!
Our Customers Love Gourmet Catering
“I wanted to extend my warmest thankyou for making my long lunch birthday celebration so perfect. I had my dearest friends and family who all travelled to help me celebrate, and they left with full bellies and huge smiles. Your catering was exceptional, and your team of ladies worked above and beyond.”
Bronwyn Claxton
“I have used Carol and the Gourmet Catering team for both business and private functions. The catering for my brother’s wedding (70 people in a marquee on our property) was exquisite – the meats were cooked to perfection and side dishes were fresh and delicious.
Carol and her two staff timed and delivered the meal with a perfect flow around our changing timetable. We found Carol to be extremely helpful in planning the wedding menu and would thoroughly recommend her expertise to others”
Elizabeth Harvey
"Carol has catered for dinner parties at our home on several occasions and also a very successful wedding for our daughter three years ago.
The thing about Carol’s catering is not just the wonderful food she prepares, it’s just fun to have her in the house!
She takes over the kitchen and interacts with the guests. Her bubbly personality is infectious and she’s just fun to have around!
The food she plans and creates just for you is always beautifully presented and enjoyed by everyone.
If you are having a special dinner at home and want to be free to be with your guests, we would recommend Carol as the caterer to call!"
John and Glen Towns
"Thanks so much for the wonderful food. It was beautifully presented and everyone loved it all!
Our party was a great success. We had a lot of "thank yous" the following day and everyone had great comments on the food.
Looking forward to our next party!"
Ruth Adams
