Crisp & Vale Catering

15/06/2024

Yes we are looking for more gems to join our team

We are a boutique catering company ......we may be small but we pack a big punch and leave a lasting impression.

We are all about fine food and epic events.

Always striving to enhance our clients experience by serving food that is full of flavour and customer service that sets itself as the best in town all go to crate stand out memorable events.

You are creative, hard working, solution focused and looking for something a little bit different.
You may have extensive experience or just a keen interest in all things food or somewhere in the middle.
We pay for experience and train for excellence.

The position would be a mix of day and evening shifts with plenty of variety.

If this is a bit of you then get in touch with me at
[email protected]

15/06/2024

We have some shifts to fill next week
-Kitchen Hands
-Chefs
Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday
Mix of prep shifts in our City fringe Kitchen and onsite at events.

There are on going shifts available for the right people

DM for more details

29/05/2024

Mid winter parties are almost upon us!
We have a range of menus to feed and delight your guests
From Cocktail party style with mulled wine and mini morsels to a 5 course dinner fully serviced

Dine at your place or ours - you can choose the comfort of your own home or try out one of our unique venues accross canterbury

27/05/2024

In house catering this winter.......Canapes and cocktails though to a full serviced 5 course meal
And plenty in-between.

What gathering will you host this Winter?

26/05/2024

If you're on the look out for delicious lunches at your workplace, office or conference then look no further
We provide the same attention to detail, flavour punches and freshness to all our events ....everyday to extravagant....always delicious 😋

20/05/2024

Here's some of our friendly team ready to serve all the canapes for your event.

We love being part of all your special occasions and celebrating the milestones in your life.

What are you celebrating this year?

20/05/2024

Unforgettable food on your most memorable day… We carefully craft each dish using quality produce to ensure the highest standards on your special day. Creating outstanding flavours you will be proud to serve your guests whether its canapés, a shared feast, or a plated dinner. See a sample of o

30/04/2024

We can't wait .......doing it agai .....iykyk

One of the main events in the Base Food by Fire and calendar is coming up this weekend!
Fire and Feast is happening this Saturday and Sunday, the 4th and 5th of May.
If you've already got your tickets, you're in for quite an experience! If you haven't... well... the clock is ticking .
Set amongst the beautiful backdrop of the bone line vineyard , with a 4 course dining experience cooked on site by our chefs, add to that the comfort of being hosted inside our tipis ( so it doesn't matter that it might be cold).. it's a totally unique experience! AND... we have entertainment thanks to local band The Eastern 👌 👏 😍
Check out for more info.

15/04/2024

Wedding planning!
Are you getting wed in 2025?
We have some dates available, delectable dinner menus for you to peruse and venues to suggest.

If you would like to talk your ideas through then Drop us a line.......we can even come to you and give you a taster if what you could have on your special day

Can't wait to chat with you soon!

11/03/2024

**We are hiring**
Kitchen Hands and Prep Chefs

Casual and part time positions available We create a wide variety of food styles and menus from 5 course degustation diners to cocktail and canapes parties to our unique "Canape Show Case" At home delivery option.

Reporting directly to and working alongside the Owner and Head Chef. The working week would be a mix of prep shifts at our main kitchen on the city fringes in Philipstown and onsite delivering events with our team.

You will be hard-working with excellent attention to detail with a desire to enhance our customers experience exceeding their expectations at all times.

You will be flexible and solution driven in attitude to thrive in the ever changing events landscape.

Your working week will be varied but shifts available are mostly Tuesday - Saturday with a mixture or daytime and evening shifts.

You will have the legal ability to work in NZ - Working holiday visas accepted as seasonal position

If you think you’re the right person to join us, please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

We cant wait to hear from you!

29/02/2024

To all those in my old neck of the woods... Arrowtown & Queenstown make your way to Astor Bristed Gallery to see this exhibition by my good friend
Fergus Robertson
"From flower to frame"
Last weekend to view and buy!

Kin
Fergus Robertson, 2023
Oil on canvas on board
Steel frame
330 x 420mm framed

From flower to frame, Fergus’ composition is very precise.

One of two native flowers featured in the exhibition, this work is currently on view in the gallery.

Get in touch for more details.

[email protected]
www.astorbristed.co.nz

3/54 Buckingham Street
Arrowtown 9302

Photo by Vaughan Brookfield.

26/02/2024

What are you celebrating this year?
How will you celebrate?
How about you let us take care of the catering and you enjoy your party?!

Crisp & Vale are Fanatical about flavour, passionate about presentation and serious about service, leaving you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. From the first bite you'll hear a chorus of "mmmmmmm's" and "ahhhhhh's" from your guests as they bite into a tast

15/02/2024

Send some love to those who are needing a bit of TLC right now

Heat & Eat meals to take of loved ones whether you are near or far

Order online and well deliver your care package

Ready made meals Ideal for stocking the freezer for yourself or a loved one, care packges for those who have enough on their plate. Made in small batches and frozen to ensure maximum quality and flavour for every meal time - just heat and eat!

08/02/2024

Today's the day you can get your tickets to this year's Fire & Feast!

This time round a great new addition of the
Sunday Long lunch......Same fabulous setting, food, fun, flavours and music for you to enjoy

So which will you attend.....

-Sat May 4th
-Sunday May 5th (Long lunch)

More details coming soon

07/02/2024

Crisp & Vale are Fanatical about flavour, passionate about presentation and serious about service, leaving you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. From the first bite you'll hear a chorus of "mmmmmmm's" and "ahhhhhh's" from your guests as they bite into a tast

07/01/2024

Back to reality?
Let us help with that....

Crisp & Vale are Fanatical about flavour, passionate about presentation and serious about service, leaving you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. From the first bite you'll hear a chorus of "mmmmmmm's" and "ahhhhhh's" from your guests as they bite into a tast

27/10/2023

We are hiring....

Event Chef needed for this season events across the Canterbury region. Varied and exciting role with our small team at Crisp & Vale Catering.

17/10/2023

https://www.crispandvale.co.nz/readymeals/the-corrs-grazing-platter-box

To accompany your concert experience at Hagley Park on Sat November 11th Pre order a delicious grazing platter box from us. A selection of meats and cheese and hand made products so you can sit babck and enjoy the afternoon

17/10/2023

https://www.crispandvale.co.nz/readymeals/the-corrs-picnic-box

To accompany your concert experience at Hagley Park on Sat November 11th Pre order a delicious Posh Picnic box from us so you can sit back and enjoy the afternoon House cured salmon, cucumber and cream cheese pretzel slider Coronation chicken ribbon sandwich Real pork and spices Scotch egg Spri

25/08/2023

***** Kitchen Staff positions*****

We are recruiting for the Spring Summer season 2023/2024

Prep Chefs, Event service Chefs, Kitchen hands
All levels of experience considered training given for the right candidates.

Based in our City kitchen and at events across the wider Canterbury region.

These are casual positions to suit the needs of a catering business.

Varied hours and days available.

We have highly regarded catering business with high quality dishes and a customer focussed level of service.

We work best with individuals who have a solution focused attitude, attention to detail and confident calm demeanor

If you would like to join us for this exciting season, please introduce yourself with an email and CV to
[email protected]

04/08/2023

We are at that time of year again ., gettting ready for the Spring and Summer seasons
We are looking for the following casual positions

Wait staff
Duty Managers
Event supervisors

If you are interested in working with us here at Crisp & Vale over our next season please do get intouch with a CV to
[email protected]

12/06/2023

Are you planning your gala dinner, awards evening or Christmas party?

Don't know where to start, then we can help
If you are all about events then give us a try.

We offer many different styles, format's, venues and menus

What we do consistently is wow with our flavour

It could be a light lunch for that board meeting or a 5 course meal to really impress and most things in-between

If you are hosting an event this year ..

Let's talk....

Crisp & Vale are Fanatical about flavour, passionate about presentation and serious about service, leaving you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. From the first bite you'll hear a chorus of "mmmmmmm's" and "ahhhhhh's" from your guests as they bite into a tast

08/06/2023

So who is behind the catering at your events?

07/06/2023

Have you Got engaged this holiday?

Well congratulations to you both - how exciting!

If you are now facing wedding planning overwhelm or know exactly what you want down to the colour or your cutlery then either way catering is one of the big factors to consider.

Things to consider

Is the food a high priority for you?

What is your ideal menu style?

Do you have an alternative idea you would like advice on?

We take things up a notch and serving you and your guests a meal to remember.

From family style feasts full of the seasons finest bounty for all to share

To a decadent plated 3 course meal to savour with fine wines and attentive service staff

Or maybe a cocktail style reception with never ending tray served delicacies allowing mixing and mingling with your mearest and dearest

All our menus feature stand out flavours presentation the perfect way to treat your guests.

If you would like to find out more reach out through our enquiry form on the website and we can suggest a menu and venue to suit your style and taste.

We can even come to you for a tasting and consult to discuss your ideas and vision.

05/06/2023

Do you need something to look forward to this Winter?
Do you have a special occasion to celebrate or simply need a catch up with your favourite people?

You can create the perfect night out in your own home.

With our help, you won't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing the food or the dreaded dishes after the event.

From a casual sharing family style dining experience to a more formal plated and served style service

Take a look at our website for sample menus

How much will this cost ?

We are offering for the months of June & July only
2 sharing courses + canapes on arrival $64pp
3 sharing courses + canapes $75pp

Both include cutlery, crockery and private Chef on site.

02/06/2023

Are you on the search for new and exciting venues in and around Christchurch?

Introducing the Bridal Path Retreat
Stunning views in a luxury setting.

Long lunches, degustation dining or cocktails and canapes

Come ant take alook for yourself on Wednesday afternoon
Details below

Join us on June 07

15/05/2023

Fire and Feast is just around the corner.
Have you got your tickets?
Friday 26th May and Saturday 27th May Banks Peninsula.

07/05/2023

Here is the full behind the scenes of our Fire & Feast event

We're pretty stoked to be releasing this new documentary featuring the team at Base Hospitality Group in collaboration with Crisp & Vale Catering. The size a...