Auckland Buffet & Platter Catering by Zest Kitchen. Buffet & Platter Catering Specialists

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Leading Auckland catering company, Zest Kitchen, is famous for its Platter and Buffet catering menus.

Our philosophy is that all dishes should be made using only the freshest ingredients and prepared with skill and passion.

We combine a selection of quality meat, poultry and seafood dishes prepared in a variety of ways with a vast assortment of fresh and innovative salads using exotic grains, pastas and vegetables.

To assist you in planning your Platter or Buffet menu, Auckland catering company, Zest Kitchen, has created a wide selection of buffet menus for different occasions.

Please select items on the buffet & platter menus below to create and design your own unique menu, or alternatively select items which can be served on platters and placed on your table to create your own mini buffet.

Catering Auckland wide and further afield, Zest Kitchen can manage every aspect of your function or event to the most exacting standards.

Click here to make an enquiry or call us on (09) 360 6037.

Platter Menu Options: (Minimum order 30 people)

From the Sea:

• Seared Salmon Teriyaki Fillet, with Mango & Peach chutney.

• Chilled Oysters, Mussels, Clams & Scallops on the half shell with dipping sauces.

• Dukkah Crusted Tuna Loin, on spiced Hummus with Lime Confit Aioli.

• Baked Snapper Fillet, with Capers, Chorizo, Olives & rich Tomato compote.

• Roasted Hapuka with Rosemary, Lemon & Fennel crust.

• Seafood Paella, with Saffron, Scallops, Squid, Prawns & Mussels.

• Baked Monk Fish, with Olive Tapenade, wrapped in Proscuitto, with Chilli Jam.

• Chilled Salmon Fillet, with Watercress & Lemon Mayonnaise.

$30.00 per head for one choice
$35.00 per head for two choices
$40.00 per head for three choices

From the Farm:

• Slow roasted Turkey Breast with Sage & Onion, served with assorted condiments.

• Slow roasted Balsamic & Orange baked Ham, with assorted condiments.

• Cinnamon & Cardamon infused Duck breasts, with Balsamic Onions & Chilli Jam.

• Pistachio crusted Lamb Loin Fillets, with Blackcurrant & Red Onion Jam.

• Tamarind infused Roasted Beef Fillet with Baba Ghannouge & roasted Artichokes.

• Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Molasses & Cinnamon, served with Red Currant Jelly.

• Grilled Beef Fillet Steak, Portabello Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Hollandaise.

• Chicken Breast with lemongrass, Ginger & Coconut, with Roasted Banana Chutney.

• Dukkah dusted Lamb Loin, with Spiced Hummus & Smoked Paprika Tomato Salsa.

• Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese & Spinach, with Preserved Lemon & Tamarind.

• Proscuitto wrapped Chicken Breast filled with Olive Pate, with red Capsicum coulis.

• Duck Cassoulet with Mini Choritzo, White Beans, Braised Onions & Roasted Garlic.

• Venison Loin with Salted Capers & Lemon Thyme, with Tamarillo & Plum Chutney.

• Balsamic seared semi-boned Quail with drunken Raisins & Eggplant Chutney.

$30.00 per head for one choice
$35.00 per head for two choices
$40.00 per head for three choices

From the Garden: Cool Salads...

• Rocket & Parmesan salad with Balsamic & Avocado dressing.

• Salad & Herb Leaves with Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes & Bocconcini, with Fig Vincotto.

• Cobb Salad, with Romaine, Avocado, Bacon, Blue Vein, Chicken Walnut Vinaigrette.

• Thai salad of Sprouts, Asian Greens, Coriander, Lime, Fish Sauce & Palm Sugar.

• Minted, Capsicum, Cucumber, Tomato & Olive salad, with Citrus dressing.

• Steamed Asparagus with Shaved Parmesan & dressed with Vincotto & Olive Oil.

• Grated raw Beetroot & Ginger Salad with Sesame & Soy dressing.

• Classic Ceasar salad, with crispy Romaine, Parmesan & crunchy croutons.

• Roasted Carrot, Parsnip & Pumpkin salad with Caraway, Parsley & Lemon Oil.

• Baby Spinach with Roasted Pears, Lemon Vincotto, croutons & toasted Pine Nuts.

• Garlic & Rosemary roasted Potato salad, with Yoghurt & Lime Confit dressing.

• Salad of Broccolini, Beetroot, Green Beans, Anchovies, Lemon dressing & Parmesan.

• Artichoke, Capsicum, Zucchini & Eggplant, with Raspberry Balsamic & Hazelnut Oil.

• Grilled Vegetable & toasted Nut salad, with Raspberry Vincotto & Avocado Oil.

• Potato & Kumera salad, with Watercress Pesto, Aioli & Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

• Romaine, Radicchio, Watercress & Endive, with Feta croutons & Balsamic dressing.

$12.00 per head for one choice
$15.00 per head for two choices
$20.00 per head for three choices
$24.00 per head for four choices

From the Field: Hot Vegetable Dishes...

• Crispy baked Parmesan Potatoes, served with Smoked Eggplant Caviar.

• Roasted Potatoes with Crispy Bacon, Chives & Sour Cream.

• Baked Gratin of Kumera or Agria Dauphinoise, with Crispy Cheese crust.

• Porcini Oil Mashed potatoes, with Fresh Rocket & Shaved Parmesan.

• Steamed Green Bean, Snow Pea, Broccoli, Zucchini & Fennel, with Citrus dressing.

• Roasted Parsnip, Pear & Cumin Mash, with Greek Yoghurt.

• Pumpkin & Carrot Mash, with Parsley Pesto & Preserved Lemon.

• Buttered steamed Gourmet Potatoes with Basil Pesto & toasted Pine Nut Kernels.

• Portabello Mushrooms baked with Blue Vein & topped with Rocket Pesto.

• Classic Cauliflower Gratin.

• Gratin of Capsicums, Eggplant, Zucchini, Mushrooms & Artichokes with Basil Oil.

• Steamed Asian Greens with Shitake, Ginger & Oyster sauce.

$12.00 per head for one choice
$15.00 per head for two choices
$20.00 per head for three choices
$24.00 per head for four choices

From the Pantry: Pasta, Rice & Grains...

• Chilled Tabouli, with Bulgur Wheat, Chick Peas, Parsley, Garlic & Lemon.

• Chilled Mixed Grains, with preserved Lemon, Cumin & Parsley Pesto.

• Roasted Pumpkin Risotto, with Pesto & toasted Pine nuts.

• Barley Risotto with Wild Mushrooms & toasted Walnuts.

• Penne Pasta with Truffle Oil, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Eggplant.

• Asian Stir Fried Rice.

• Basmati Rice with Saffron, Ginger & Lemon Confit.

• Spinach & Potato Gnocchi.

• Pumpkin & Potato Gnocchi.

• Buckwheat Soba Noodles.

• Green Tea Noodles.

$12.00 per head for one choice
$15.00 per head for two choices
$20.00 per head for three choices
$24.00 per head for four choices

Vegetarian options:

• Seared Haloumi with Cumin, Capers, Lemon & Chives.

• Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable stacks, with Pesto & Olive Pate.

• Vegetable Skewers, with assorted Salsas.

$18.00 per head for one choice
$24.00 per head for two choices

From the Patisserie: Cool Desserts...

• Fresh Fruit Skewers with sweet dipping sauces..

• Classic Creme Brulee, with Minted Strawberry salad.

• Espresso Creme Brulee, with Chocolate Biscotti.

• Apple Pie with whipped cream.

• Pavlova with whipped Pastry Cream & Seasonal Fruits & Berries.

• Lemon Merinque Pie with whipped Cream.

• Classic Tiramisu topped with Chocolate Coated Coffee Beans.

• Christmas Pudding with whipped Brandy Cream sauce.

• Christmas Cake & Fruit Mince Pies.

• Double Chocolate Brownies topped with Chocolate Icing.

• Chocolate Tartlet, with Fresh Berries.

• Pecan Pie with whipped Cream.

• Chocolate dipped Espresso & Vanilla filled Profiteroles.

• Baked Lemon Tart with Black Cherry topping.

• Mud Cake topped with Candied Oranges.

• Passion-fruit & Peach Cheesecake.

$15.00 per head for one choice
$20.00 per head for two choices
$24.00 per head for three choices

Finger Food Desserts: (Minimum of 10 pieces per option)

• Mini Chocolate Tartlet, with Fresh Berries.

• Mini Lime Curd Tartlet, topped with Raspberry.

• Chocolate dipped Vanilla filled Profiteroles.

• Baked Lemon Tart with Black Cherry topping.

• Mud Cake with Candied Orange topping.

• Passionfruit & Peach Cheesecake.

• Mini Strawberry Tartlet with Pastry Cream.

• Mini Vanilla Creme Brulee.

• Mini Lemon Meringue Tartlet.

• Biscotti Sandwich, with Chocolate Truffle & Candied Apricot filling.

• Fresh Fruit Skewers with sweet dipping sauces.

• Mini Espresso Mousse in Chocolate Cups with Chocolate Coated Coffee Bean.

• Raspberry & Chocolate Melting Moments.

• Lemon & Vanilla Melting Moments.

• Chocolate Chunk & Mixed Nut Biscotti.

• Apricot & Mixed Nut Biscotti.

• Lemon & Raspberry Shortbread.

• Traditional Shortbread.

• Rocky Road.

• Wild Berry & Macadamia Nougat.

• Cherry, Cranberry & Pistachio Nougat.

• Cranberry & Pistachio Slice.

• Louise Slice.

• Mini Double Chocolate Brownie topped with Chocolate Icing.

Finger Foods are priced at $3.00 per piece.

Examples:

5 x pieces = $15.00
7 x pieces = $21.00
9 x pieces = $27.00

From the Fromagerie: Cool Cheeses...

A fine selection of New Zealand & Imported cheeses is available upon request; served with Fig, Quince, Pear, Apricot & Plum Pastes, Fresh Grapes, specialty Breads & Crackers.

$18.00 per head for one choice
$24.00 per head for two choices
$30.00 per head for three choices

Coffee / Teas: $2.50 per person

Professional Service Staff & Chefs:

$25.00 per hour - Food & Bar Service Staff
$30.00 per hour - Supervisor
$35.00 per hour - Chefs

Please appreciate that staff require a minimum of 4 hours each per shift.

Food Storage & Heating instructions:

We recommend that all delivered food be refrigerated upon arrival until consumed; we assume no responsibility once delivery is accepted. We will provide heating instructions for all hot food when required.

Equipment Hire:

We can supply an estimated Equipment Hire quote upon request along with a full hire list for your perusal. (Please Note: Any breakages, chipped Glassware / Crockery or missing items will be charged to the client).

Please Note: GST Excluded on all the above pricing.