Viva la Vaca

19/12/2024

Sorry folks, we won’t be today due to the weather! Hopefully it clears for the market, because that’s your last chance to get your Viva fix in 2024!! Stay dry, drive safe and see you Sunday amigos!

18/12/2024

Hola team!! It’s our last week of operating before the end of 2025 and our annual shut down…so make the most of the next 4 days and pop on down to grab some tastiness to keep you going over the festive season! We are Thursday and Friday for lunch 11:30-2:30pm, for dinner Thursday 4:30-sunset, and the market on Sunday serving 9-1pm. Get in early to avoid the wait times…or order and then take a moment to chill out amongst the festive chaos in the glorious Nelson sunshine while you wait for your meal! Hasta pronto amigos!

11/12/2024

Hola familia, kia Ora whānau, hi family!! Here’s where you can find us this week for a bite to eat… for lunch Thursday and Friday, for dinner Thursday (get in early, it’s the Christmas market and will be busy so expect a wait…we reckon it’s totally worth the wait though!) and the market! Disclaimer/PSA: this is the second to last week to get your Viva fix before we close for 2 weeks over the festive break…so make sure you fill your Viva tank this week and next to get you through to 2025!! Hasta pronto amigos!

04/12/2024

Hola amigos, how hot is it at the moment?! Feels like summer has arrived woohooo!so here’s where you can find us for a bite to eat (pre or post swim…whatever works best for you!!!): for lunch Thursday and Friday, for dinner Thursday from 4:30pm and Sunday at the . See y’all for something scrumptious soon! Hasta pronto!

29/11/2024

Are you a Bride/groom to be, or perhaps a mother/sister/father of the bride/groom wanting to get some ideas and information for a wedding you’re planning?! It’s the weddings open day tomorrow from 11-4pm, there will be a number of amazing wedding vendors there for you to speak to, from wedding celebrants (), florists (), wedding planners, photographers, cake makers, hire outfits and caterers (we’ll be there!) it’s a great way to gather information all in one place to help with your wedding planning! Register at eventfinda (tickets are free!) and pop on down, see you there!

27/11/2024

Hola amigos…here’s where we’re at this week…come find us for some tasty treats!
for lunch Thursday and Friday 11:30-2:30pm
for dinner 4:30pm until sunset (or sold out!)
for the wedding open day on Sunday 💕

24/11/2024

Happy Birthday AW!! We catered an intimate 2 course menu for 22 guests, with starters and mains served family style, for guests to share and enjoy at their table. Thank you so much for asking us to cater for you on Saturday night, we loved creating a delicious menu for you and your nearest and dearest to flavour the moment and celebrate your birthday!
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It’s been a weekend of catering milestone birthday celebrations and we’ve loved every minute of it! If you have a birthday, wedding or event coming up that you need catering for, get in touch to see what we can do!
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22/11/2024

We catered a milestone birthday celebration last night , with a menu that included finger food for starters, sliders and flat breads for mains and little sweet treats to finish. It was a meal full of colour and flavour, perfect for flavouring the moment and celebrating a special persons birthday!
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22/11/2024

Are you getting married soon and starting to plan your wedding?! Then this is an event for your diary…the fab folk are hosting a wedding open day on 1 December, with some exceptional wedding vendors on site for the day for you to speak to and get information from so you can decide who you want involved in your special day ( and to name but a few!). We will be there with some sample menus, information and maybe even some finger food for you to taste test!
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The boutique approach of this open day aims to provide couples with inspiration in a relaxed and intimate environment. This is an opportunity for you to explore and gather ideas for your wedding without feeling overwhelmed! Pop onto the following link to register, entry is free, but for numbers please register: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/wedding-open-day/tasman-bay
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So register now, pop it in your diaries…start writing down some questions for vendors…and we’ll see you there!!
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20/11/2024

Hola amigos! Here’s where you can find us this week! No for us on Thursday, but we’ll be there Friday for lunch…we’ll be at the for dinner tonight….and no market this week, instead we will be ! See y’all soon for some tasty delights!

17/11/2024

Tis the season for catering…so warning…we will be bombarding your sense of sight and tipping off your other senses to get you salivating…but we hope you enjoy the ‘ride’! Saturday night we catered for the conference with a canapés and tapas style menu…full of different flavours with various options to suit different dietaries…it was a magic evening of delicious food! Thanks for having us!
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16/11/2024

A wee spread of finger food catering for on Thursday evening…with vegan, vegetarian, gluten and dairy free options…as well as all the good stuff! If you’re looking for corporate, event or private catering…we’ve got you covered! Get in touch to see what we can do!
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13/11/2024

Hey team…due to the rather abysmal weather and the forecast for this arvo (wind and rain just ain’t our thing!) we aren’t operating on Thursday…but we will be back at it (weather dependant!) on Friday and Sunday at the …see you there!

06/11/2024

Hola team….here’s where we are at this week:
🥩 for dinner Thursday - swerving 4:30-approx 7/7:30pm
🥩 on Friday for lunch 11:30-2:30pm and then again for Feast Whakatu 4:30-8/8:30pm
🥩 on Sunday, serving 9-1pm
See you for something tasty to lift the spirits and make your day that little bit better…hasta pronto!

04/11/2024

Another fab week on the tools, and more so with this epic Feast Whakatu gig Kirby Lane on Friday evening…the whole crew will be there for an awesome evening of delicious food and fabulous people! See you there!

Its Feast Week!! 🥳😋

That's right, its time to lock in your plans for Kirby Fridays: Feast Whakatu!!

We have some epic treats planned, live music & the bar will be open.

Also, its free entry! Grab your mates, and come on down for a perfect Friday evening 😍

30/10/2024

She a busy week this week fam, so we thought we’d get in ahead of the game so you can lock in your week of tastiness! Here goes….bear in mind end times are an estimate…if we sell out, we will close…so get in early!
🔥 for lunch Thursday and Friday 11:30-2pm
🔥 for dinner Thursday 4:30 until sunset
🔥 Mask Parade and Carnival on Friday for a snack or dinner from 5-10pm
🔥 on Saturday….for all your culinary delights…washed down with a cider or 3, serving 12-7pm
🔥 on Sunday…serving 9am-1 pm
Phew…it’s going to be EPIC…so let the smoke guide you to deliciousness this week! Hasta pronto!

23/10/2024

Sorry folks…better late than never! Here’s where we’re at this week: for dinner this evening 4:30- sunset (the rain is going to hold off until AFTER dinner….thats my order 😝), tomorrow for lunch (weather dependant…it’s looking pretty abysmal but Mama Nature might here my call! Watch this space) and Sunday at the Ngatimoti Festival (weather has perked up…she must have heard me 😝). See y’all for a bite to eat soon, hasta pronto!