White Tie Catering NZ

11/04/2024

21/02/2024

Kaipara Pacific oysters, shallot vinaigrette, balsamic pearls

📸Emily Adamson

18/02/2024

📸 Alice Sarginson Sarginson Photography

13/02/2024

Heirloom beetroot carpaccio, beet jelly, pickled beets, soy curd, candied walnut, vincotto

11/02/2024

Christchurch 2024

15/09/2023

Join the team!

17/08/2023

Roasted Duck, compressed apple, pickled mushrooms

21/07/2023

We have a serious soft spot for PIPS Pregnancy Infancy Parenting Support and we suggest that you should too.

A huge thank you to some of our long-time supporters and friends of PIPS, who raised an incredible $3,500 for us by organising a fabulous winter warmer evening, with cocktails and nibbles provided by White Tie Catering NZ. We are so grateful to Nicola, Tina, Maria, Katie, and George (from White Tie Catering), along with all your friends and family – your thoughtfulness and generosity allows us to continue supporting whānau and our community.

People often ask how they can support the work we do. Gathering your networks and asking for a small koha for PIPS, while your friends enjoy a delicious morning tea, lunch, or drinks and nibbles is a fun and easy way to socialise and be there for those who need our services most. $30 or $3,000 – every donation makes the world of difference!

You can find out more about how you can support PIPS here - https://pips.co.nz/donate/

30/03/2023

What an excellent bunch of people! Thanks to our head chef Lucy, Jimmy McIntyre Otahuna Lodge Andrew Brown Little Fish Co Darren Wright, Alliance, for donating your time and your ingredients. Emma Newman Events for getting all of us over the line for an incredible event for an incredible cause.
To Hyde Park Hire for your generous hire contributions and to everyone who worked and planned and met.
It truly was a group effort.

23/03/2023

It's our Lucy! Looking forward to tomorrow night with Too Many Cooks

Meet Lucy Ayres from White Tie Catering NZ , the creator of the delicious truffle cheesecake canape with serrano ham and balsamic pearls that diners will be enjoying at Too Many Cooks tomorrow evening.

Lucy started her cooking career at Millbrook Resort before heading to Melbourne to work at Stephanie Alexander’s Richmond Hill Café and Larder. Returning to Christchurch, Lucy founded her very successful bao bun business, Bao Down, establishing herself as a young female chef showing the local food scene a thing or two. She then became Executive Chef for the Welles Street Group, before joining White Tie Catering as Head Chef.

Lucy relishes the challenge of creating bespoke menus of carefully crafted food for events of any size. Lucy’s passion for food sees her cooking on her days off, as it is her favourite thing to do.

Thanks Lucy and White Tie Catering NZ for your amazing support of Too Many Cooks💛 💛

06/03/2023

26/01/2023

We're excited to be involved in this new look Cancer Society dinner. Be sure to get your tickets!

We're excited to announce that tickets are now available for the Cancer Society's Too Many Cooks dinner event on Friday 24th March at the Majestic on Durham.

For $250 per person, you'll get to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal and beverages. The twist is that our 3 awesome local chefs will each prepare their course live on stage Masterchef-style 😁Comedian Paul Ego will be MC for the event so you're sure to enjoy a bellyful of laughs as well as fantastic food 😋

Buy your tickets now at www.toomanycooks.co.nz!

Funds raised from this event will go towards the new Canterbury Cancer Centre 💛

09/12/2022

For those who have been asking, details on Michael's funeral included below.

View Michael LEE-RICHARDS's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

09/12/2022

A little piece on the legend that was ...

Michael Lee Richards - who has been prominent in many facets of the country's food scene for decades - has died aged 66.

07/12/2022

It is with much love, respect and admiration that we acknowledge the life and work of our founding father, Michael Lee-Richards. Michael passed away peacefully last night, 7 December 2022.

Michael founded White Tie 40 years ago, with the stellar team of Alan Overton and Helen Harrowfield, after his restaurant customers started asking for catering services. His genius and creativity was unparalleled, his food far ahead of its time. His wit, the glean in his eye, his ability to get everybody on board – you could never say no to Michael. Some of the most successful hospitality stars in New Zealand and around the world, came through Michael’s kitchens and the White Tie kitchens that followed always maintained the same core beliefs of flavour, creativity and innovation.

And in the immortal words of Michael, if it fails, “tell them it’s rustic”.

Rest in peace knowing your legacy continues to be in safe, loving hands and your influence (mahogany salmon!) will be ever present.

04/11/2022

Nothing quite like the sparkle of crystal ✨
And straight lines!

04/10/2022

*Event Manager wanted*
Our lovely Laura is leaving us to have a baby (forgivable reason) and we need someone to come and fill the role while she takes up her new role as Mumma.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/58666200

04/10/2022

Our friends at Sweet Soul Patisserie have a beautiful new premises. We've always been a fan of the Paris tea, but did someone say champagne?

Sweet Soul Patisserie owner Taina is looking very happy as she has just re-opened in a new location with a gorgeous new decor. They will be open later for desserts and a selection of wines, bubbles, and champagne.
Now located on the ground floor of the Westpac Centre, 79 Cashel Street, Central City!

08/09/2022

Email [email protected] or click the link to apply:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/hospitality-tourism/other/canterbury/christchurch-city/full-time/listing/3752639809?bof=NdZKKj58

12/08/2022

Ever dreamed of donning the White Tie Apron? Here is your chance!

We're looking for some eager people to join our team of casual waitstaff.

Ideally you'll..
- Be keen with a big smile and willingness to learn
- Have a can do attitude
- The ability to get yourself to and from events within Christchurch (transport provided for away events)
- Be able to work predominantly weekends and evenings

If interested please send a CV to [email protected] and we'll go from there!

08/08/2022

She's baaaaaack!! You should all know how it works now.... they always come back!! We are so lucky to have Laura back on the team as an event manager. She's a little ray of sunshine and has done this all before, so you know you will be in great hands with her looking after your next event. Welcome back Laura! 😍🌻

03/08/2022

Introducing the new General Manager of White Tie, George Cullen! With only 26 years association with White Tie, and only a few thousand events under her belt, she might be a bit green but we think she's got the goods. 😜

Jokes aside, George knows White Tie inside and out, and along with Jonny, will be delivering the best events around. ❤️‍🔥

Congratulations George!! After 26 years on the front lines, we think you've earned it.

22/07/2022

New Custodians for White Tie

White Tie Catering is thrilled to introduce new owners, and a new chapter, for the 40-year-old Canterbury catering company.

After 14 years at the helm and eight years in ownership, Katie Duncan and Michelle Walker have passed the torch to Canterbury hospitality stalwart, Jonny Schwass and his team from Good Company.

The brands, White Tie Catering, The Catering Dept and White Tie Health Services, will all continue to operate as they currently do, along with current staff.

White Tie is her own personality after 40-years operating in Canterbury, she’s an entity in her own right. You never OWN White Tie; you just take care of her for a while.

To pass the torch to people who know our town and our industry is the best, but to pass it to friends, is the ultimate.

We will be in touch with all clients over the coming weeks to reaffirm our commitment to the best events, and continuing White Tie’s stellar reputation.

In the meantime....champagne.

28/06/2022

Looking for some chefs to join our casual events pool - keen to grab some occasional extra hours and come play with the best caterers in town? Email [email protected] or DM us

05/06/2022

There's a rule at Twenty Seven Steps that White Tie has to be notified when this soup is on the specials board. Just. So. Damn. Good.

We'll still be going for the original but Paul has kindly shared it with the world!!

As we shiver through the first weekend of winter, it’s the perfect time to cosy up with some hearty warm food.

19/05/2022

Dish hand wanted!

29/04/2022

Celebrate the special ladies in your life this Mothers' Day - pick your own destination with our "High tea" box.

Packed with delicious little delights, it's perfect for a picnic in the park, or to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

Make your Mother's day, and order now.
03 365 2837 [email protected]

14/04/2022

Happy Easter weekend everybody 🐰May your baskets be full of chocolate eggs and your hot cross bun to butter ratio look like this.

24/03/2022

200! 🍾

Here's to being able to do what we love most - carrying out spectacular events for our clients.

📸 Blatchford Photography

19/03/2022

Behind the scenes preparation with the finishing touches. Before they get whisked away and devoured!

📸 Black rice crisp, soy sake salmon, currant puree