Mio Catering

28/10/2022

“Spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.” – Unknown
I know I said that Mio Catering would reopen this Spring, but taking some downtime helped me realise that it was a great opportunity to feel inspired, seek new challenges and make a change. I spent the winter studying floristry, and I’m happy to say that I’ve been working the past few months as a florist at . I’m absolutely loving it! I get to work with the most amazing team in a beautiful environment, making floral creations that bring people so much happiness. 🌸🥰
Mio Catering will remain closed for the foreseeable future, but my love for cooking and sharing a meal with friends and family will always be an integral part of who I am. I miss all the lovely people I met along the way on my Mio Catering journey, so please do pop in and say hi at Madison’s - I’d love to make you a beautiful floral creation…and who knows, if you’re lucky, I may even share one or two of my secret Mio recipes! 😘 - Jo xx

16/03/2022

What a ride! After a very busy summer, I have decided to take some time to reconnect with my family and friends, finalize what’s coming next for Mio, and perhaps even work on a new business venture that has been simmering in my mind for some time. Thanks for all the food-love Hawke’s Bay, take care and stay well. Jo xx

28/02/2022

AND THAT’S A WRAP! 🥂🙌🏻
It was a busy summer pumping out over 1,500 platters and I loved that we received so many great reviews from happy customers🥰 Thanks to Nick Jordan for all your help in the kitchen and to the most epic front-of-house team, I’m gonna miss you guys! .young .ed.weiss you were the hardest working crew and I love all the laughs and good times we had along the way. Thank you! 🙏🏻

24/02/2022

☆ Last weekend for Mio Catering platters winery ☆
My most popular platter has definitely been the ‘Cape Coast’ for two, pictured here on the pass. The perfect accompaniment to a glass of white wine or rosé. We’re fully booked on Saturday, but there’s still some tables available on Sunday and Monday! Hope to see you there - Jo 😊

12/02/2022

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost time to put away the sun hats and sunscreen, the past few months have flown by!😳
As summer comes to a close, I have decided that it is also time for me to leave Elephant Hill. I will be here until the end of February, so there’s still a few more weeks left if you would like to enjoy a Mio Catering platter and wine on the deck. Hopefully the good weather returns, so you get the chance to bask in the sunshine while relaxing the day away☀️🥂

23/12/2021

The perfect time of year to kickback, wine and dine on the sun-soaked Elephant Hill patio, overlooking the ocean 🥂☀️👌🏻

23/12/2021

How is it already Christmas Eve? 😳 Hopefully all your presents are wrapped and you can spend the next few days relaxing with family and friends, enjoying the beautiful Hawke’s Bay sunshine☀️ You’ll find me at Elephant Hill Xmas Eve and Boxing Day, so if you forgot to buy platter goodies, simply come by the winery and enjoy one made by me.🥂
Merry Christmas! Jo x

18/12/2021

TERRA FIRMA PLATTER FOR TWO: Made to pair perfectly with Elephant Hill’s iconic red wines. The chicken liver pâté, made in-house, is quickly becoming a favourite. As is the beautiful venison, duck liver & green peppercorn terrine made by local artisan producer, Pig & Salt; a delicious must-try!🍷

15/12/2021

WE HAVE A WINNER!! Morgan Toms! , there’s a platter for four waiting for you to enjoy at Elephant Hill, I look forward to welcoming you there. Congratulations! 🥂 Jo x@[230769177415064:11809:]

13/12/2021

Thanks again for such a stellar review 🌟☺️

11/12/2021

🌟XMAS GIVEAWAY🌟

To celebrate the silly season and the launch of Mio Catering platters at Elephant Hill, I’m giving away a platter for four, worth $100!

To enter, simply:

⭐ Follow Mio Catering and Elephant Hill on Instagram and Facebook.
⭐ Comment below and tag a friend or two that you would want to share your platter with, while taking in the coastal views from the Elephant Hill patio.🥂☀️

Conditions of entry:
Competition closes Wednesday December 15th at 11.59pm. The winner will be selected randomly. The prize must be redeemed at Elephant Hill winery prior to March 1st, 2022.

GOOD LUCK!

Real food for small gatherings. Choose from a wide range of platters, small bites, picnic boxes, desserts or corporate catering options – all with free delivery within a 25km radius of Napier.

09/12/2021

One of the stars on our ‘Cape Coast’ platter is the salmon rillette. Made in house, it’s rich, creamy flavours pair beautifully with Elephant Hill’s white wines, particularly the Sea Chardonnay. 🌟

09/12/2021

Thank you Candice Wine Chat for such lovely feedback about my platters! ☺️

01/12/2021

Our Cape Coast platter, made to pair perfectly with Elephant Hill white wines and their stunning Rosé - perfect for enjoying on the patio, overlooking the vineyard and Pacific Ocean.🥂

Real food for small gatherings. Choose from a wide range of platters, small bites, picnic boxes, desserts or corporate catering options – all with free delivery within a 25km radius of Napier.

27/11/2021

Meet Jo Deitch, owner of Mio Catering who is curating & supplying our stunning artisan platters this Summer. Her delicious feasts will include her own proprietary recipes as well as from local artisan cheese and gourmet food suppliers. Jo’s philosophy is “good food is the foundation for any gathering – whether it’s with a handful of friends, work colleagues or bringing the family together to celebrate some of those important milestones in life”. She’s knowledgeable & passionate about creating the perfect food & wine pairings, & we’re excited to have teamed up with her to bring you an informal, uniquely authentic, taste of Hawke’s Bay experience this Summer. For more information & bookings visit us here: https://bit.ly/EHPlatters or email [email protected].

24/11/2021

*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* I’m beyond excited to share that I have partnered with Elephant Hill to reopen their restaurant and have spent months crafting platters to perfectly complement their stunning wines for you to sit back, indulge in, and enjoy. It’s absolutely a dream come true, and I can’t wait to share in the exciting new food and wine experience that awaits you. Check out my website to see our new menu, or visit www.elephanthill.co.nz to book your table. I hope to see you there. Jo x

08/10/2021

Some new platter additions coming for summer…☀️🥂

24/09/2021

Keeping it classic with traditional beef and pork lasagne lunch for 12🍴One of my secret ingredients: I love to add French grind Toulouse for added richness and flavour👌🏻

30/08/2021

Wagyu beef tartare and Te Kahu 2011, because it’s a Monday (I think?). I love a home cooked meal, but we’re missing the ambience of dining out. Bring on level three deliciousness! 😍

27/08/2021

I’ve decided to wait until level two to reopen. Given my husband is working, our two kids will still need to be homeschooled, and I work from my home kitchen, it’s too much to try and kick back into catering just yet. I look forward to taking new orders once we hit level two. In the meantime, there’s a plethora of amazing local cafes and restaurants reopening with contactless pick up and delivery options. Personally, I’m hanging out for my daily flat white (I’ve missed you !❤️)
Stay safe and take care, Jo x

10/08/2021

Catering lunch for my regulars is definitely one of my favourite things to do, because they trust me enough to mix up their menu and bring them something a bit different. I am known for my cabbage rolls - a family recipe passed down from my Lebanese Grandmother, which Mum and I have both tweaked over the years to create different versions. This family-style lunch was a warming pot of lamb & beef silverbeet rolls simmered in a tomato broth, pork & leek patties in chicken stock and lemon (one of my favourite Ottolenghi recipes), green salad, homemade hummus and yoghurt.❤️

19/07/2021

Time for a holiday! 🙌🏻 I’m taking the next week to spend with the family so I’ll take a little longer to respond to any enquiries - thanks! Jo ☺️

16/07/2021

Freshly baked frittata🌟 I only use locally produced free range eggs, which makes such a huge difference to the quality and taste🥚 The other reason I’m 100% free range, is because when I was at uni I spent a summer working at a chicken battery farm…hands down my worst job ever, I spent every day wanting to free all those poor unhealthy looking chooks! (it put me off eating eggs for a whole year!) So yep, every egg used in my kitchen is free range 👌🏻

15/07/2021

MENU FAVS: I’ve definitely made a LOT of arancini and filo wraps since my little business began, thankfully I find the process of ‘rolling and wrapping’ quite therapeutic and relaxing.☺️

04/07/2021

No two platters are ever the same - I have fun making each one just a little unique🌟

28/06/2021

Morning tea for 15, a nice mix of healthy and indulgent options: bacon, egg and potato frittata, carrot cake, morning glory muffins and fresh fruit 🍓🥝

12/06/2021

I was stoked to find raspberries in June for this lovely little platter😍…just don’t ask me how much I paid for them 😳😂

04/06/2021

Lunchtime! 🍽 Today’s lunch for a team of 15: free range chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto, cauliflower & thyme arancini and a seasonal salad with butternut squash, pear, medjool dates, feta and candied walnuts 🍂

31/05/2021

Today’s catering was a very special Christmas gathering by for a family with a terminally ill young girl. It was an absolute pleasure to help make her wish a reality 💫 Thanks so much to the very generous local suppliers who helped with some of the food: .coastbakingco it was much appreciated ☺️

29/05/2021

The perfect spread for a party 🥳🥂

21/05/2021

Just add wine and friends for a fun evening🥂🎉 Last night’s order also included a kid’s platter for two, to keep everyone well-fed and happy ☺️

21/05/2021

Often in a large group there’s one or two with dietary restrictions, and I’m always happy to come up with something custom to suit. Here’s today’s keto salad - hot-smoked salmon, feta, creamy dressing, avocado and dukkah roasted nuts 🥗

02/05/2021

A few highlights from today’s catering, a lovely family gathering for a very special birthday 🥂🥳

30/04/2021

Sharing the love with a box full of sweet treats 💗

24/04/2021

✨NEW MENU✨ with cooler Autumn days, comes new seasonal menu options, like this chicken & spinach lasagne, served with a pear, parmesan & maple walnut salad, and home baked flatbread. 🍁

30/03/2021

Serving up a delicious breakfast is the best way to make an early morning meeting much more appealing 🙌🏻☀️