Ruth Pretty Catering

27/05/2024

26/05/2024

Join us at 41 School Road for the garage sale of all garage sales on Saturday 15 June 2024 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Catering gear, glassware, platters and plates, cutlery, kitchen gadgets and utensils and much more MUST GO!

16/05/2024

Tomato Chilli Jam on the shelves for the last time!

Get in quick! Our last day is Sunday 19 May! We hope to see you over the weekend ❤️🍅

29/04/2024

The phenomenal 'Culinary Campus' of Ruth Pretty Catering. A commercial kitchen of grand proportions - cafe - retail store and storage - plus.Having made the decision to close this hugely successful business, both nationally and internationally, as from May 12th - Ruth and Paul are now offering the l...

12/04/2024

She’s big, she’s beautiful and she is BACK!!!
1.2kg Tomato Chilli Jam jars are available in store and online now!

Link in bio to purchase! 🍅

04/04/2024

HOT OFF THE STOVE 🔥

The wait is finally over! We have Tomato Chilli Jam 🌶️ back in the shop and online! These will fly out the door so get in quick to avoid missing out 😋

330g Jars are $12.50 each. Link in bio to purchase 👀

02/04/2024

Are you free next Wednesday for lunch?

Join us in our Garden Room for our monthly lunch. On Wednesday 10 April we are heading to Turkey!
Each month a new destination. Naturally, a glass of bubbly or lavender lemonade is included.

Wednesday 10 April 2024
Boarding: 12:00PM - 2:00pm

$65.00 per person

Menu

Entree
Turkish Tomato Confit and Babaganoush with Chargrilled Flatbread

Main
Turkish Lamb Chops with Tahini Dressing and Pickled Red Onions
Stuffed Peppers
Turkish Shepherd’s Salad

Dessert
Turkish Delight Cheesecake

Link in bio to book - bookings are essential 😋

25/03/2024

Who doesn’t love a hearty salad?

Ruth’s Chicken and Tarragon Salad with Soft-Boiled Eggs, Herbed Prawns and Capers is a sure way to wow your guests at your next gathering!

Recipe link in bio 🍤

25/03/2024

Isle of Capri Season will be coming to an end soon, have you grabbed some yet?
We have 1kg boxes available in store for $12.00, don’t miss out 🫵😋

13/03/2024

Are you busy Sunday 24 March? We still have some space in our monthly High Tea 🫖

Two sittings available, 11:30am or 1:30pm. Come and treat yourself and your friends to a delicious day out in The Garden Room.

Larger groups are welcome. Bookings are essential.

Link in bio to book 🧁

12/03/2024

We will be so sad to see the bright colors in the Springfield gardens start to fade 😔
But we are so excited for the autumnal carpet that will cover the lawns once the leaves start to fall! 🍂

05/03/2024

Omnioutil Storage Buckets are on sale in store and online!

These buckets are a must have with a scratch and fade resistant surface and ability to support up to 150kg!
Ideal around the home and garden as a toy box, stool, compost or food waste bin, gardening bucket and much more!

Link in bio for more information 🪣

28/02/2024

2024 events are live and we are so excited🤩
Fancy a High Tea with your friends or bring your little ones to our special Nana’s Big Day Out! There is something for everyone 🥂

11/02/2024

Some snippets from our RPC Staff Christmas Party held in January after the rush of the silly season!

Hands on Pizza Classes are a blast! 🍕

Summer isn’t over yet so if you are interested in having your own pizza or pasta party give us a call on 06 364 3161 now!

01/02/2024

The Springfield gardens are thriving thanks to the fantastic Mr Pretty who is keeping the kitchen shop packed full of fresh delicious goodies!

We will be open all Saturday and Sunday of Waitangi weekend and closed Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 February 🌸☀️

28/01/2024

Have you got any plans on Wednesday 31 January 2024? 🌺

Join us for our 3 course Hawaiian Destination Lunch in the Garden Room. The perfect way to see off the first month of 2024, we can’t wait to see you!

Link in bio to view the menu 🤩

06/01/2024

Juicy steak and a zippy salad are guaranteed to impress at your next barbecue. Words & recipe: Ruth Pretty Styling & photos: Carolyn Robertson A T-bone steak is the tastiest cut of beef for barbecuing. Allow one steak between two diners (unless they are avid meat eaters) and carve at the table to sh...

26/12/2023

Yes to Boxing Day buns.

Make the most of Christmas leftovers with these easy-to-make ham sliders. Recipe: Ruth Pretty Makes 18 to 24 INGREDIENTS 18 to 24 small white buns (see loaf.co.nz/stockists for Al’s slider buns – or make your own, using the following recipe) 350g sliced swiss or swiss-style cheese 300g hand-slic...

21/12/2023

And that’s a wrap for Christmas 🎄
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for a cooking class, Christmas function, luncheon in the garden room or just a peruse through the shop!

We will be closed for the holidays from 4:00pm Thursday 21 December and will be resuming our regular hours of 9:00am to 4:30pm on Tuesday 9 January 2024.

We wish you all the a very Merry Christmas, and can’t wait to see you all in the New Year!

13/12/2023

Someone’s been busy restocking the shelves with the very best Champagne and bubbly. Naughty or nice, everyone deserves a treat this Christmas!

Louis Roederer Champagne, Louis Perdrier Brut and Brut Rosé available in store now, perfect for a Christmas morning toast 🥂

07/12/2023

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2024

Ruth’s famous barbecue classes demonstrate the ease and versatility of what you can achieve when entertaining friends and cooking on the BBQ. From planning to cooking, Ruth will teach you how to wield your tongs in the best way to avoid being tied to the grill when your guests arrive.

Santa would say this is an ideal gift for the meat-lovers on your gift list. And DO NOT feel guilty if you're buying it for yourself!

You’ll take home recipes you know work perfectly, tasty memories and the confidence to perform at your own barbecue. The perfect gift keeps on giving, right?

Link in bio to book 🍗

05/12/2023

A delicious new treat has landed in the Shop just in time for Christmas!

Our delicious Christmas Pudding Bombs are exactly what you need to get into the holiday spirit!

Try one with a coffee in the Garden Room today or take a box home to spoil someone you love!

Preorders for Christmas are available with collections up until Thursday 21 December.
Please email [email protected] to order.

16/11/2023

Rain or shine, Santa is still sneaking around Springfield. Spotted in the shop this morning, no doubt filling it with new and exciting Christmas goodies ahead of tomorrows cooking class! 🎁

Pop in today to see for yourself and beat the December rush by beginning your Christmas shopping now 🎄

12/11/2023

Ruth adores receiving messages from our amazing Christmas class attendants. ❤️

Thank you Tania for your lovely message and ongoing support, 20 years of Christmas classes is just incredible 🥳🥳

We still have some space on the remaining classes leading up to Christmas. Link in bio to book 🎄
Grab a group of friends and come start your own Christmas tradition at Springfield, we can’t wait to see you here!
🥂

01/11/2023

2 DAYS TO GO!!! 🎅
Santa is doing his final recipe tests with Ruth and the team in preparation for this Saturdays Christmas Cooking Class- Let your Soul Flower this Christmas 🌸🌸

Thank you to everyone who has booked so far, we can’t wait to see you 🥰

For anyone still wanting to book we have spaces remaining between now and December so check out the link in bio and book now 🎄🎄

31/10/2023

It’s that time again!!! 🍅
Isle of Capri Tomato plants are now available in store!

These cute little seedlings will turn into beautifully large plants with the tastiest tomatoes you’ve ever tried!

These will not last long so pop in before they all go!

26/10/2023

We are so excited to have new book, Plated, available in store and online just in time for Christmas - talk about the perfect gift!

Tina Duncan is a renowned New Zealand cook, caterer and cooking school tutor and good friend of Ruth and Paul.

Tina’s beautiful new book is filled with favourite recipes, time-saving tips and links to video instructions. She shares how to prepare, cook and present your food for maximum effect and minimal stress.

Link to view 🥳 https://www.ruthpretty.co.nz/products/plated-cookbook