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Kai Kirihimete | Christmas Menus

A Season of Celebration: Black & Gold Christmas Menus 2026

Celebrate the end of the year in style with our delicious Christmas menu options, thoughtfully crafted for festive gatherings, shared tables, and memorable occasions.

From elegant alternate-drop dining to generous banquets, buffets, and seasonal canapés, our 2026 menus bring together vibrant flavours, festive favourites, and beautifully prepared dishes to suit every celebration.

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Christmas Menu Options

MERRY & BRIGHT FEAST $75.00 per person

Alternate Drop Plated Dinner - 1 Entrée / 2 Main / 1 Dessert

Select 1 from the following:

Naughty Prawn Cocktail

Tequila Spiked Marie Rose Sauce

Pork & Pistachio Terrine

Toasted Rewena, Caperberries, Cornichons & Walnut Mustard

Gin Cured Salmon

Oyster Cream, Pickled Rhubarb, Finger Lime, Dill Oil, Black Horseradish Cream

Lamb Ribs

Kawakawa Salsa Verde, Soft Herbs

Naughty Prawn Cocktail

Tequila Spiked Marie Rose Sauce

Pork & Pistachio Terrine

Toasted Rewena, Caperberries, Cornichons & Walnut Mustard

Gin Cured Salmon

Oyster Cream, Pickled Rhubarb, Finger Lime, Dill Oil, Black Horseradish Cream

Lamb Ribs

Kawakawa Salsa Verde, Soft Herbs

Beef Carpaccio,

White Anchovy Dressing, Fennel, Rocket, Champagne Vinegar

Caramelised Onion Tarte

Roasted Cherries, Blue Cheese, & Hazelnut Brown Butter

Select 2 from the following:

Glazed Chicken Thigh

Pomegranate & Rosemary Glaze

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Crackling, Black Pepper & Chilli

Seared Salmon Steak

w Saffron Creamed Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

w Spiced Pineapple Relish

Glazed Chicken Thigh

Pomegranate & Rosemary Glaze

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Crackling, Black Pepper & Chilli

Seared Salmon Steak

w Saffron Creamed Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

w Spiced Pineapple Relish

Medium Grilled Sirloin Steak

Bearnaise Sauce, Roast Cherry Tomatoes

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Tomato & Basil Sauce & Vegan Mozzarella

Served to the table to share:

Hāngi Style Root Vegetables, Smoked Cabbage (V, NGA)

Select 1 from the following:

Deconstructed Pavlova

Crisp Meringue, Lemon Curd, Chantilly Cream, Kiwi Fruit

Layered Black Doris Plum & Rhubarb Trifle

w White Chocolate Custard & Vanilla Sponge

Black Forest Gateau

Kirsch Milk Chocolate Mousse, Cherries, Chantilly Cream

YULETIDE $73.00 per person

Table Banquet - 2 Mains, 3 Sides, 1 Dessert Platter

Select 1 from the following:

Sharing Entree

Mixed Charcuteries, Pork & Pistachio Terrine, Hot Smoked Salmon, Cornichons, Pickled Vegetables, Popcorn Mussels, Fig Chutney, Breads & Crackers

Select 2 from the following:

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Black Pepper & Chilli

Salmon Side

Roasted Side of Salmon on Creamed Saffron Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

Spiced Pineapple Relish

Horopito Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

w Kawakawa Jus

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Black Pepper & Chilli

Salmon Side

Roasted Side of Salmon on Creamed Saffron Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

Spiced Pineapple Relish

Horopito Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

w Kawakawa Jus

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Tomato & Basil, Mozzarella

Slow Roast Beef Brisket

w Peppercorn Gravy

Select 3 from the following:

Hāngi-style Roast Root Vegetables; Kumara, Carrot, Beets, Potato w Manuka Butter

Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin (V, NGA)

Steamed Asparagus w Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallots, Hollandaise

Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Basil & Goat Cheese w Lime Dressing

Hāngi-style Roast Root Vegetables; Kumara, Carrot, Beets, Potato w Manuka Butter

Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin (V, NGA)

Steamed Asparagus w Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallots, Hollandaise

Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Basil & Goat Cheese w Lime Dressing

Pear, Rocket & Parmesan Salad w Candied Walnuts & Balsamic Dressing

Beetroot, Bocconcini, Tomato, & Baby Spinach Salad w Sundried Tomato Pesto

Note:

Select 1 from the following:

Dessert Platter

Mini Pavlovas w Kiwi, Lemon Curd & Chantilly Cream (V, NGA, NF) Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (V, NGA, NF) Christmas Mince Pies w Brandy Butter (V)

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION FEAST $85.00 per person

Alternate Drop Plated Dinner - 2 Entrée / 2 Main / 2 Dessert

Select 2 from the following:

Naughty Prawn Cocktail

Tequila Spiked Marie Rose Sauce

Pork & Pistachio Terrine

Toasted Rewena, Caperberries, Cornichons & Walnut Mustard

Gin Cured Salmon

Oyster Cream, Pickled Rhubarb, Finger Lime, Dill Oil, Black Horseradish Cream

Lamb Ribs

Kawakawa Salsa Verde, Soft Herbs

Naughty Prawn Cocktail

Tequila Spiked Marie Rose Sauce

Pork & Pistachio Terrine

Toasted Rewena, Caperberries, Cornichons & Walnut Mustard

Gin Cured Salmon

Oyster Cream, Pickled Rhubarb, Finger Lime, Dill Oil, Black Horseradish Cream

Lamb Ribs

Kawakawa Salsa Verde, Soft Herbs

Beef Carpaccio,

White Anchovy Dressing, Fennel, Rocket, Champagne Vinegar

Caramelised Onion Tarte

Roasted Cherries, Blue Cheese, & Hazelnut Brown Butter

Select 2 from the following:

Glazed Chicken Thigh

Pomegranate & Rosemary Glaze

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Crackling, Black Pepper & Chilli

Seared Salmon Steak

w Saffron Creamed Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

w Spiced Pineapple Relish

Glazed Chicken Thigh

Pomegranate & Rosemary Glaze

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Crackling, Black Pepper & Chilli

Seared Salmon Steak

w Saffron Creamed Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

w Spiced Pineapple Relish

Medium Grilled Sirloin Steak

Bearnaise Sauce, Roast Cherry Tomatoes

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Tomato & Basil Sauce & Vegan Mozzarella

Served to the table to share:

Hāngi Style Root Vegetables, Smoked Cabbage (V, NGA)

Select 2 from the following:

Deconstructed Pavlova

Crisp Meringue, Lemon Curd, Chantilly Cream, Kiwi Fruit

Layered Black Doris Plum & Rhubarb Trifle

w White Chocolate Custard & Vanilla Sponge

Black Forest Gateau

Kirsch Milk Chocolate Mousse, Cherries, Chantilly Cream

FESTIVE $83.00 per person

Table Banquet - 1 Entrée Platter, 2 Mains, 3 Sides, 1 Dessert Platter

Select 1 from the following:

Sharing Entree

Mixed Charcuteries, Pork & Pistachio Terrine, Hot Smoked Salmon, Cornichons, Pickled Vegetables, Popcorn Mussels, Fig Chutney, Breads & Crackers

Select 2 from the following:

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Black Pepper & Chilli

Salmon Side

Roasted Side of Salmon on Creamed Saffron Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

Spiced Pineapple Relish

Horopito Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

w Kawakawa Jus

Slow Roasted Pork Belly Porchetta

Fennel Stuffing, Black Pepper & Chilli

Salmon Side

Roasted Side of Salmon on Creamed Saffron Leeks

Honey & Mustard Glazed Champagne Ham

Spiced Pineapple Relish

Horopito Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

w Kawakawa Jus

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Tomato & Basil, Mozzarella

Slow Roast Beef Brisket

w Peppercorn Gravy

Select 3 from the following:

Hāngi-style Roast Root Vegetables; Kumara, Carrot, Beets, Potato w Manuka Butter

Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin (V, NGA)

Steamed Asparagus w Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallots, Hollandaise

Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Basil & Goat Cheese w Lime Dressing

Hāngi-style Roast Root Vegetables; Kumara, Carrot, Beets, Potato w Manuka Butter

Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin (V, NGA)

Steamed Asparagus w Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallots, Hollandaise

Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Basil & Goat Cheese w Lime Dressing

Pear, Rocket & Parmesan Salad w Candied Walnuts & Balsamic Dressing

Beetroot, Bocconcini, Tomato, & Baby Spinach Salad w Sundried Tomato Pesto

Note:

Select 1 from the following:

Dessert Platter

Mini Pavlovas w Kiwi, Lemon Curd & Chantilly Cream (V, NGA, NF) Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (V, NGA, NF) Christmas Mince Pies w Brandy Butter (V)

As at 22 July 26, menus are subject to change.