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!
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!
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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!
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| Beautiful table setting by Iris and her girls |
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| The roasted capsicum soup was stunning. Simple and clean flavors. Yum! |
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| 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:
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:
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| Trio of Sliders with handcut fries and ketchup |
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| Chicken and Waffle Stack with Macaroni and Cheese and Meatloaf Meatballs and a Wedge Salad |
See you in February!
With everyone heading off to enjoy the sun for the summer, we're going to take a break and get started back up in February 2013. We have several guest chefs already lined up and the menus are amazing. Check back for the upcoming dates for the February and March dinners. As always, if you would like to get involved, e-mail me at chchudc@gmail.com!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Arriba, Abajo, Afuera, Adentro!!
Our next dinner event will transport you to a warm, sunny evening in Spain. We have a guest chef who will wow you with the tastes of delicious Spanish cuisine.
Menu:
Tapas:
Manchego cheese and serrano ham.
Spinach and pine nut croquettes
Porra Antequerana
Main:
Paella (chorizo,chicken,prawn,mussels)
Sweet:
Cinnamon custard over pineapple with rum
Post event update:
Although the evening turned a bit chilly out in the garden, the setting was beautiful and the food was superb.
Here is a picture of Chef Mark working his Paella magic!
Menu:
Tapas:
Manchego cheese and serrano ham.
Spinach and pine nut croquettes
Porra Antequerana
Main:
Paella (chorizo,chicken,prawn,mussels)
Sweet:
Cinnamon custard over pineapple with rum
Post event update:
Although the evening turned a bit chilly out in the garden, the setting was beautiful and the food was superb.
Here is a picture of Chef Mark working his Paella magic!
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| The wind forced the chef into the garage, but I managed to capture him in action. |
Bring out your Pav!
Canterbury Anniversary Day is Friday 16 Nov so let's get together and celebrate all things Kiwi. Join us for an evening of Kiwi-fusion fare and fun. We will have three different chefs for the evening which will make for some interesting combinations!
Friday 16th November, 7:00pm
Menu:
First course: Stuffed Mussels and Shrimp Cocktail
Main course: Roast Lamb with Rosemary, Gin and Garlic Creme Sauce served with Potato Gratin, Prosciutto Asparagus and Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese.
Dessert: Duo of Kiwi classics: Trifle and Mini Pavlova
Post event update:
What an amazing dinner!
Friday 16th November, 7:00pm
Menu:
First course: Stuffed Mussels and Shrimp Cocktail
Main course: Roast Lamb with Rosemary, Gin and Garlic Creme Sauce served with Potato Gratin, Prosciutto Asparagus and Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese.
Dessert: Duo of Kiwi classics: Trifle and Mini Pavlova
Post event update:
What an amazing dinner!
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