Dia de Los Muertos! Friday 1 Nov 2013

Trust me when I tell you this.  The Mexican food you have been eating in NZ restaurants is crap.  For several years, we have been blowing the socks off of people with authentic, delicious, mind-blowing Mexican food here at the ChChUDC.  Come see what all the fuss is about at our next event!

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Friday 1 Nov 2013
7:00pm
E-mail us at chchudc@gmail.com for bookings or contact us via our ChChUDC Facebook page

The format for this dinner will be a bit different.  Instead of 3 courses of fancy plated food, we are going to overwhelm a buffet table with family style platters of food and we promise the chefs will be sitting down with you to enjoy the festivities!

Welcome!: Margaritas and assorted nibbles....albondigas, flautas, authentic pico de gallo and guacamole, etc.

For the main meal:  A huge assortment of fiesta dishes so guests can pick and choose and experiment with different flavors.  Examples:  Oaxacan Mole Negro Tamales, Spicy Shrimp and Black Beans, Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Marinated Ahi Tuna Tacos, Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Pot beans and fluffy Mexican rice and much, much more.

Sweets:  Mexican chocolate ice cream, coffee liqueur mini cheesecakes, dulce de leche mini cakes, churros.

An Evening in Italy - 5 October

Join the ChChUDC for the first culinary adventure of the season and be transported to a quaint little restaurant tucked in the rolling hills of Italy.  Chef Jess is dusting off her handcranked pasta maker and has a beautiful menu planned.  Get in quick if you are interested as spaces are limited.

Buona Sera!

Saturday 5 October

7:00pm Cocktails, Limonata and Cicheti (small bites)
Location: Address given with confirmation e-mail.
E-mail chchudc@gmail.com for your booking.

Menu:

Antipasti:  Piatto Misto with Assorted Meats, Cheeses and Olives, Risotto Balls, Smoked Fish Fritters, Veal Meatballs with Capers and Lemon with Zucchini Scarves

Il Primo: Trio of Handmade Pastas: Three Cheese Ravioli with Black Truffle and Cream Sauce,  Linguini with Tomato, Pinenuts and Bocconcini and Tortellini with Vodka Sauce

Il Secundo: Braciole al Ragu - Tender stuffed beef rolls in a tomato sauce served with a rocket and shaved parmesan salad

Delize:  Zuppa Inglese: a wonderful old-school Italian take on a trifle...plus a scandalous story of how it came about

Pictures from the evening:

Time to Brush Off Winter's Touch

The sun finally woke me from my winter slumber and it is time to kick off the new season for The ChChUDC!  Two events coming up in October and one lined up for November as well.  All the details to follow so watch this space!

Around the World in an Evening- 15 June

Members Sarah and Tom have planned a special evening for a June ChCh Underground Dinner Club event.  Their menu will take you around the world in food and drinks. 

When:  Saturday June 15th  7:00pm
Limited Seating for this event so e-mail me at chchudc@gmail.com to make a booking!

Menu:

Welcome drinks:-
The Polynesian Cocktail (Oceania: Fiji)

Entrée-
Jerk Chicken Kebabs with Mango Salsa and rocket(Central America: Jamaica)

Pre-main drinks:-
The Mekong Cocktail (Asia: Vietnam)

Main:-
Bobotie with yellow rice and green salad(Africa: South Africa)

Pre-dessert drinks:
Caipirinha Cocktail (South America: Brazil)

Desserts:-
New York Cheesecake (North America : United States of America)
Eve’s Pudding (Europe: United Kingdom - England) with home-made ice-cream

N.B There will also be soft drinks, beers and wines

Play with your food! 27th April

Our second event in April will be filled with surprises and fun.  You've been told your whole life not to play with your food, but not any more.  Come enjoy a playful evening of dining with our guest chefs Niki and Leon.

Limited spaces so get in quick.  E-mail us at chchudc@gmail.com to make a booking.  Location details will be provided with your confirmation e-mail.

Play With Your Food!
Saturday 27 April 7:00pm

Menu:  Don't be fooled by the descriptions, this event will challenge you to have fun and think outside the box with your food!

Starter : 

Assorted bread sticks with dips and nibbles served with a side salad. 

Pre-main

Vodka Jello Shots with a difference.

Main:

Sushi platter with salmon, surimi, avo and cucumber. 

Dessert:

Chocolate Mousse served with brandy cream. 

Prizes to be won for each course.

Vegetarians Unite! 13 April

Our guest chef Iris will be hosting a night of delicious, healthy, vegetarian food!  Get turned on by vegetables and leave feeling full yet decidedly proud of your healthy eating self.  If you are ready to veg out, e-mail us at chchudc@gmail.com.  Hurry as spaces are limited!

Saturday 13 April, 2013  &:00pm
Location of event provided with confirmation e-mail.

Menu:

Starter:  Roasted Capsicum Soup with Aubergine Caviar and Greek Yoghurt, served with bruschetta
Main:  Mushroom and Leek Crepes served with a delicious mixed salad
Dessert:  Elegant Berry Mousse

Update:  Pictures from the event!  

Beautiful table setting by Iris and her girls

The roasted capsicum soup was stunning.  Simple and clean flavors. Yum!

Dessert too delicious to stop eating long enough to get a "before" picture.

'Murica! Eff yeah!

We're back and ready to start the new year off right with some decadent, over-indulgent American down-home cooking but with a fine-dining flair.

We promise to include at least one vegetable. And don't be too afraid, we'll keep the portions down so you won't bust a gut.

This event is fully booked.

Cowboy hats encouraged.

Date: Saturday 23rd March, 2013
Time: 7:00pm

Menu:
Starter: Trio of Sliders (Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger, BBQ Pulled Pork, Sloppy Joe) with Shoestring Fries and Ketchup

Main Course:  Fried Chicken and Waffle Stack served with The Best Mac-n-Cheese, Mini Meatloaf Skewers and Some Random Vegetable (probably covered in bacon and cheese)

Dessert:  Banana Split

Post event Round Up:

Trio of Sliders with handcut fries and ketchup

Chicken and Waffle Stack with Macaroni and Cheese and Meatloaf Meatballs and a Wedge Salad