Artisan Catering, Queenstown NZ

Artisan Catering, Queenstown NZ Artisan Catering specialises in weddings, corporate and private functions.

Founders, John and Debbie Pickens have over 18 years experience for discerning palates in private villas and aboard luxury yachts around the world, from the South of France to the Greek Isles, Manhattan to Miami and throughout the Caribbean Islands as well as various leading New Zealand restaurants. We strive always to use only the freshest, locally grown produce and finest imported ingredients pr

epared with care at an affordable cost and professional service and available to meet your dietary requirements. From the kitchen to the office, the Artisan team have one thing in common: passion for simple, innovative and delicious food. Itโ€™s this passion that drives us to deliver you outstanding food and events with personality, elegance and flair. Whether your next event is your perfect wedding, a corporate lunch, a lavish cocktail party or your own private chef and host for the evening, we have the expertise within our catering and event management team to create a flawless event for your special occasion.

The Artisan team are hanging out with our  team today at ! What better combination than  oysters and wine! ๐Ÿฆช ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ˜‹
21/03/2025

The Artisan team are hanging out with our team today at ! What better combination than oysters and wine! ๐Ÿฆช ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿ˜‹

Our awesome Head Chef Alberto & Event Manager Dani  are ready to fill you up with Oysters ๐Ÿฆช at the  festival today! Pop ...
21/03/2025

Our awesome Head Chef Alberto & Event Manager Dani are ready to fill you up with Oysters ๐Ÿฆช at the festival today! Pop along and say hi!

Artisan job opportunity:We are looking for an experienced individual to work alongside our existing event and administra...
20/03/2025

Artisan job opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced individual to work alongside our existing event and administration team.

Sales & Event coordinator

Permanent role
Start date: April
30 hours min (potential to more hours)

Must have strong experience across Sales ( a sales star) particularly across corporate sales. Someone with knowledge in reaching out to event and corporate clients nationwide, Australia and afar.

Strong communication skills - someone who can build an instant rapport with clients and maintain a great working relationship with event companies, venues, suppliers.

Being proactive in attending local trade shows such as DQ opportunities/famils, attending the โ€œmeetingsโ€ trade show annually.

Working alongside our existing team with Enquiries, quoting and packages.

Preparing budgets and looking after P & L reporting and forecasts.

Putting together event and conference packages.

Being involved with the event coordination - ensuring the event is a success from the get go and working alongside the event managers - planning stages and on-site when required.

Great remuneration and team.

Email [email protected] your CV and cover letter.

What a great night we had helping  celebrate their 9th birthday! ๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŽ‰Such a beautiful setting and a great party! Watson & ...
24/01/2025

What a great night we had helping celebrate their 9th birthday! ๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŽ‰

Such a beautiful setting and a great party! Watson & Wyatt Design

We had such an amazing time at the Gibbston Valley Concert! Such a fun day taking care of all the artists, crew and over...
21/01/2025

We had such an amazing time at the Gibbston Valley Concert! Such a fun day taking care of all the artists, crew and over 1300 VIPs! Thanks to for having us back for our 14th year! Who was your favourite band? ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽท๐Ÿท






Getting very excited for our 14th year catering the Gibbston Valley Concert!!! ๐Ÿ™ always love working with the amazing te...
16/01/2025

Getting very excited for our 14th year catering the Gibbston Valley Concert!!! ๐Ÿ™ always love working with the amazing team from Greenstone Entertainment โค๏ธ๐Ÿซถ

The stage is almost set for one final dance at Gibbston Valley. Who will be joining us and what will you wear? ๐Ÿชฉ ๐Ÿ•บ ๐Ÿ’ƒ

15/01/2025

Temp role - Senior Chef

We are looking for an extra chef to help the team February 3rd to early April for the events and weddings.

Busy Queenstown based catering company.

Full time
Great pay & great team
Prep days and event days
Must have 3 years + experience
Clear English

Email [email protected] if interested ๐Ÿ™Œ

09/01/2025

Gibbston Valley Concert
Dishwashers needed
Sat Jan 18th
10-7pm.

Hard working and reliable

Must have work visa, nz bank account, IRD number.

If interested email
[email protected]

Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails!!!!!! Our artisan team certainly know how to make the perfect cocktail and they taste as...
17/12/2024

Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails!!!!!! Our artisan team certainly know how to make the perfect cocktail and they taste as good as they look! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Meet the girls! Left to right - Robin, Deb, Jilly & Rosie! Weโ€™re here to take care of you from start to finish. From you...
26/11/2024

Meet the girls! Left to right - Robin, Deb, Jilly & Rosie! Weโ€™re here to take care of you from start to finish. From your initial booking enquiry, to creating your perfect menu and finally ensuring your delicious food is executed perfectly!

Were here to help create the perfect day for you, give us a call โ˜บ๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸWe're expanding our team!๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ2IC EVENT MANAGER ROLE We are looking for an experienced event manager to come and join our...
19/11/2024

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸWe're expanding our team!๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

2IC EVENT MANAGER ROLE

We are looking for an experienced event manager to come and join our team.... Rosie, Robin, Jilly & the team here at Artisan ๐Ÿ˜€

The job would ideally kick off as soon as possible and run through until April (potential to stay on permanently for the right candidate)

We are looking for a real peopleโ€™s person, someone who loves events and most importantly offers that real personal touch and detail!!

Your key responsibility will be to assist our Event Manager help run corporate events & weddings at beautiful venues and wineries around the region, Queenstown, Cromwell and sometimes Wanaka.

You would look after clients and brides on the day of their wedding or event.

About the role:

Great remuneration, great team and lots of support.

4 days on / 3 days off per weekโ€ฆ..2 office days 9-5pm packing events, site visits, meetings, preparing the events followed by 2 events per week (event day/nights can change at times) Must be ok to work the 2 events per week. Occasional 5-day weeks on larger event weeks.

Minimum hours would be 30 hours +

We believe in a work life balance so we will ensure you have your 2-3 consecutive days off.

Skills and experience:

3 years + experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering quality service at a high standard.

Excellent leadership - manage the front of house staff, embracing the team and keeping them stimulated.

Strong communication skills to look after our staff, suppliers, clients.

Event experience or strong hospitality

Fluent English

Ability to adapt and be flexible to change.

Friendly, personable and professional with a high level of presentation.

An eye for detail

The ability to build a rapport with our clients from the get go

YOU MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND available to interview in person - with the right to work legally in New Zealand with a current work visa. No sponsorships available.

You will be hard working and have a great work ethic who works well in a team environment.

Full New Zealand drivers license is required.

You can see our company style and our menus on our website www.artisancatering.co.nz

Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸWe are expanding our team!!๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸCHEF DE PARTIE Are you a passionate chef looking to work with an innovative team that val...
19/11/2024

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸWe are expanding our team!!๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

CHEF DE PARTIE

Are you a passionate chef looking to work with an innovative team that values fresh, local ingredients? Artisan Catering is on the hunt for a skilled Chef de Partie to bring their culinary expertise to our vibrant kitchen.

The job would ideally kick off as soon as possible and run through until the end of March.

About the Role:

Work alongside our talented team to create mouthwatering dishes that showcase Aotearoaโ€™s finest produce. Lead by example, ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and maintaining the highest food safety standards. Contribute to menu development with creative flair, staying true to Artisanโ€™s dedication to excellence. Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to manage prep, inventory, and kitchen efficiency.

Great remuneration, great team and lots of support.

What Weโ€™re Looking For:

3+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, preferably with exposure to premium catering or restaurant environments.
A strong understanding of traditional and modern cooking techniques.
A reliable team player who thrives under pressure and is committed to delivering top-notch service.
Flexibility to work across varied shifts, including weekends and events.
Must have driving license
Must have valid work rights to work in New Zealand
Fluent English preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for growth.
A supportive, whanau-like work environment.
Staff meals, on-the-job training, and room for career progression

You can see our company style and our menus on our website www.artisancatering.co.nz

If we've peaked your interest, we'd love to hear from you!

Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Have you considered a winter wedding? ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ’ Queenstown is at its most beautiful in winter and snowy mountain shots make th...
12/11/2024

Have you considered a winter wedding? ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ’ Queenstown is at its most beautiful in winter and snowy mountain shots make the perfect wedding memories!



Maybe you just want some delicious canapรฉs for your guests. Our team will gracefully serve you with a variety of beautif...
06/11/2024

Maybe you just want some delicious canapรฉs for your guests. Our team will gracefully serve you with a variety of beautiful treats while you network before a business presentation or mingle with your friends and family before the main event ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

We have a fabulous team just waiting to take care of you. Each hand picked for their friendly, professional and caring n...
05/11/2024

We have a fabulous team just waiting to take care of you. Each hand picked for their friendly, professional and caring natures, you can be sure they will help make your event super special! ๐Ÿ’ซ

We get to work in some beautiful locations alongside the best people! The Tipis overlooking Lake Wakatipu up at Royalbur...
04/11/2024

We get to work in some beautiful locations alongside the best people! The Tipis overlooking Lake Wakatipu up at Royalburn Station were perfect for an amazing corporate event.





Not only do our chefs excel in creating delicious food, they also make it look too good to eat!
01/11/2024

Not only do our chefs excel in creating delicious food, they also make it look too good to eat!

We had a fabulous evening catering at Royalburn Station in this stunning Tipi! Such a beautiful venue and expertly decor...
29/10/2024

We had a fabulous evening catering at Royalburn Station in this stunning Tipi! Such a beautiful venue and expertly decorated by Ann at Watson & Wyatt.

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136 Glenda Drive
Queenstown
9371

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