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Cuisine Landing
Cuisine
Our talented chefs work with the finest seasonal and sustainable ingredients to create five-star food that’s exactly right for your occasion. We’ll listen to what you like, take every dietary need into consideration and deliver culinary excellence that will impress and enthral your guests.
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Cocktail Occasions
Cocktail occasions
When your guests are vertical, food needs to have single-handed ease and a large dash of style, whether formal or casual. Our cuisine team relish the challenge of hors d'oeuvres and canapes.
They have a repertoire of tried-and-true favourites, plus an ever-changing seasonal selection to keep things interesting.
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Stand-up occasions
When your guests are vertical, food needs to have single-handed ease and a large dash of style, whether formal or casual. Our cuisine team relish the challenge of hors d'oeuvres.
They have a repertoire of tried-and-true favourites, plus an ever-changing seasonal selection to keep things interesting.
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Bite-size bliss
Discover scrumptious flavours and tantalising taste sensations that surprise and delight. Our hors d’oeuvres are easy to eat and freshly prepared to perfection every time.
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Deliciously memorable
Whether simple or complex, one of your favourites or one of our classics, the cuisine chosen for your event or occasion will captivate your guests.
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Expect the best
Bite-size edible works of art, perfectly put together to deliver maximum enjoyment in just one mouthful. Our chefs love to come up with new ways to showcase New Zealand’s best ingredients.
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Light and luscious
Designing the perfect hors d’oeuvre requires careful judgement. Flavours have to be balanced; handling should be be one-bite easy; and presentation must be immaculate.
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Perfect platters
When the occasion is less formal, or your budget is limited, then a selection of our delicious themed platters might be just the solution you need. Choices include Spanish tapas, mezze, charcuterie, sushi, sandwiches and many more.
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Intimate Dinners
Divine dining
A tête-à-tête or dinner party is even more enchanting if nobody has to worry about preparing and serving the food. We can bring the restaurant to your house, or venue of choice, to serve a multi-course dinner that will take your guests on a truly divine culinary journey. From table setting to clean up, Dawsons delivers the complete dining experience.
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First taste
You eat first with your eyes, which is why we put so much emphasis on presentation. And you can be certain that the taste experience will more than live up to the visual promise.
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Setting the tone
Your table setting creates an important first impression and will influence your guests’ experience for the entire event. Formal, informal, themed or seasonal, every detail of a setting should be designed to complement both the menu and the venue. Whether you’re entertaining at home or a selected Dawsons’ venue, we bring a wealth of experience to the table.
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Summer afternoon
We can create a magical dining experience anywhere, including your garden or an outdoor venue of your choice. Fresh air and fresh flavours are an unforgettable combination.
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The main event
A successful main course fulfils the promises made by the entrée. We offer beautifully cooked seasonal favourites with accompaniments that balance and lift each dish to a heavenly realm. Our talented chefs ensure guests won’t just feel well fed, they’ll feel appreciated, pampered and thoroughly indulged.
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Sweet dreams
As the final act in a three-course meal, dessert carries a lot of responsibility. It not only has to exceed the standard of the previous courses, it must also complement their flavours and textures.
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Gala Events
A grand occasion
When your guest list runs into the hundreds, you can trust Dawsons to step up to the mark. For celebrations, balls, fundraisers, launches et al - years of experience has given us the edge. Our capabilities are all encompassing – planning, venue, decorations, food, wine, service, music, entertainment…and anything else you need to make your grand occasion a huge success.
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Just for starters
Light and visually stunning, great entrées are a celebration of flavour. They’re seductive teasers, filled with the promise of wonderful things to come.
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The main event
A successful main course fulfils the promises made by the entrée. We offer beautifully cooked seasonal favourites with accompaniments that balance and lift each dish to a heavenly realm. Our talented chefs ensure guests won’t just feel well fed, they’ll feel appreciated, pampered and thoroughly indulged.
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Pacific Rim with a passion
New Zealand is in a wonderful position to fuse the flavours of Asia and the Pacific. Working with the best local ingredients, Dawsons cuisine team love to create inspired dishes that showcase our corner of the world.
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Sweet dreams
As the final act in a three-course meal, dessert carries a lot of responsibility. It not only has to exceed the standard of the previous courses, it must also complement their flavours and textures.
the rock > chocolate souffle cake almond milk consomme sable biscuit coconut air
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Delicious & Decadent
Chocolate, the perfect last chapter to a glorious gala dinner. Our award winning patisserie chefs know what it takes to create a decadent dessert that tastes just as good as it looks.
banana split evolution > caramelised banana buttermilk ice cream freeze dried yoghurt
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Breakfast & Lunch
Cuisine at work
Business brains need fuel, and we believe that better fuel means better thinking. Let Dawsons present and execute an impeccable working meal plan. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, morning or afternoon tea – we offer delectable choices that are easy to serve around the boardroom table or in the training room. And then, for the end of the day, a fingerfood selection to go with the requisite drinks.
If your meeting has a theme or a special objective, we can embrace it with memorable culinary creativity.
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Start as you mean to continue
Kick-start the day with a working breakfast that delivers equal quantities of nutrition and deliciousness. Whether your team are standing up or sitting down, our food will prepare them perfectly for a productive day.
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Sublime sandwiches
The humble working sandwich becomes a corporate culinary triumph when gourmet breads are combined with lavish fillings.
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A working lunch
We put inspirational flavours and sustaining nutrition into easily-eaten dishes that won’t interrupt your productivity. It’s about providing everyone with choice and the opportunity to easily assemble a plate they’ll enjoy, without losing your meeting’s momentum.
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Fresh thinking
Offer your people healthy choices – they’ll love you for it. We can work within any nutritional guidelines to come up with a menu that reflects your clean, lean, sustainable approach to business.
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Taking a break
Morning and afternoon teas – for your people or your clients – become events that are hotly anticipated. Whether it’s a leaving shout or a seminar break, we can cater savoury and sweet treats that are sure to please.
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At your service
Flawless food and beverage service is a key ingredient to the success of your occasion. Discreet, responsive and professional, our waiters know how to care for your guests while supporting the desired formality and character of your event.
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Walk 'n Fork
Walk 'n fork
Stand-up events are all about staying mobile. Our small plates and bowls of fresh, harmonious flavours are carefully designed to roam the room with your guests, from one scintillating conversation to the next. Easily managed on the move, yet big on flavour and visual appeal, walk 'n fork dishes can add a welcome degree of substance to any party.
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Small plates
Our walk 'n fork small plates and bowls are big on flavour and easy to eat. Guests can graze on a series of sensational dishes that will make your event an upstanding success.
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Favourite things
We love to take a classic idea – like the prawn cocktail – and give it a twist. Tell us about your favourite things or take your pick from our extensive menus, which reflect many years of guest satisfaction.
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Spoilt for choice
A table laden with delicious choices, each designed for easy eating – with fingers or fork. Walk and fork makes catering easy in venues without seating.
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Personal pizza
Pizza is an excellent choice for stand up eating occasions. Traditiional and modern styles with flavours to suit all tastes and vegetarian as well. Guests enjoy the simplicity and ease of fingerfoods as tasty as these.
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Towers of Sweetness
Our French pastry chef delights in creating these miniature petit four delights which are truly tempting and totally delicious. A fitting finale to any occasion.
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Favourite things
We love to take a classic idea – like the prawn cocktail – and give it a twist. Tell us about your favourite things or take your pick from our extensive menus, which reflect many years of guest satisfaction.
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