Wedding Menu
The First Impression
Grazing Tables and Cheese Towers
Each of our grazing tables are tailored to suit your vision and taste. Grazing tables tend to include but are not limited to, a selection of premium cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, dried fruits, olives, antipasto items, dips, chutneys and crackers.
Oyster Bar
There is nothing like an oyster bar to create a WOW factor as the party begins! Delivered fresh and served on ice with a selection of accompaniments. We
proudly source Clevedon Coast beauties, grown in the clean, clear waters of the Hauraki Gulf.
Champagne Tower
A glamorous and impressive display that is camera ready and sets the tone that the party is about to start! This is a great way to offer drinks to everyone and toast the newlyweds right after they tie the knot. You just provide us with your chosen bubbles and we do the rest.
Pricing:
Grazing Tables & Cheese Towers:
$22 - $25 + GST per head. Includes all platters, serve ware and white cocktail napkins. Bamboo boats and forks at an additional $1.50 + GST per person.
Grazing Table & Canapé Combination:
$30 + GST per head. Includes 3 canapés and grazing table, disposable platesand napkins.
Oysters:
$5.75 + GST per oyster (minimum order of 5 dozen)
Champagne Tower:
4 Tier (30 glasses) $120
5 Tier (55 glasses) $200
6 Tier (91 glasses) $300
Price includes our beautiful silver drip tray, set up, pack down and cleaning. One
750ml bottle fills 6 - 7 glasses.
Handcrafted Canapés
From the Earth
Rainbow rice paper rolls served with a chilli lime dipping sauce (Vegan, GF)
Miso mushroom pate and quince aioli profiteroles (Vege) (Vegan option available on crostini)
Roasted nectarines (or caramelised pears), whipped goats cheese, honey and thyme drizzle on crostini (Vege)
Zucchini, herb and haloumi fritters with a lime and mango mayo (Vege, GF)
Clevedon buffalo baby mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil skewers (Vege, GF)
Arancini balls with pecorino and truffle mayo (Vege, GF)
From the sea
Coconut prawns with a lime and mango mayo (GF, DF)
Peri Peri prawn and chorizo skewers with harissa mayo (GF, DF)
Beetroot cured salmon gravlax skewers with kaffir lime aioli (GF)
Whitebait fritters with lemon wedges (GF) - seasonal
Snapper, lime and coconut ceviche spoons (GF, DF)
Tarakihi, preserved lemon mayo and watercress sliders
From the Land
Devils on Horseback - dates stuffed with cream cheese and (GF)
Pork belly, pear and fig chutney and apple slaw sliders
Pork belly skewers with grilled pineapple and harissa mayo (GF, DF)
Pulled lamb, rocket, chutney and whipped feta sliders
Chimichurri Lamb skewers (GF, DF)
Japanese fried chicken bites with tamari mayo (GF, DF)
Pricing:
$5 + GST per piece. We recommend 5 to 6 pieces per head ($25 and $30 + GST per head respectively)
Seasonal Specials and Signature Canapés
Talk to us about our seasonal special canapés or to create a bespoke canapé just for you and your guests.
Starters
A selection of artisan bread and butter with flavoured salt are inclusive in the main pricing and served with every main meal option. We recommend
having this on the table when your guests sit down so they have something to nibble on while waiting for the main meal to be served.
Add Ons:
New Zealand EVO and dukkah
Warmed, marinated olives
Pricing: $3 + GST per head, per option.
Mains
Salmon
Asian glazed salmon with a fresh and zesty seasonal lime and herb salsa and sesame mayo (GF, DF)
Pomegranate glazed salmon with a preserved lemon and caper mayo (GF) Chicken
Middle Eastern spiced, pomegranate glazed chicken with a herby lemon yoghurt sauce (GF)
Harissa chicken with green tahini sauce (GF, DF)
Lamb and Beef
Scarborough lamb – parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme slow cooked shoulder of lamb topped with a zesty gremolata (GF, DF)
Middle Eastern spiced slow cooked lamb with a green herb zhoug (GF, DF)
Herb and garlic butterflied lamb with miso and herb butter (GF)
Your choice of premium eye beef fillet or scotch fillet with gremolata and either Café de Paris butter OR red wine jus
Vegetarian
Eggplant parmigiana with fresh basil and EVO (GF, Vege)
Pricing:
Family Style
$55+ GST per head. Includes a choice of 2 meat/seafood options and 3 salads/sides (platters shared between 5 - 7)
Banquet/Grazing Table
$55 + GST per head. Includes a choice of 2 meat/seafood options and 3 salads/sides.
Additional Meat Main
$14 + GST per head
Additional Salad/Side
$8 + GST per head
Pricing includes all shared platters, serve ware and salt and pepper on the tables. We use carefully selected ingredients and believe in quality over quantity. When it comes to the amount of dishes served, we recommend 2 mains and 3 salads and sides. This is so that the beautiful flavours can shine and be savoured. Our portion sizes are generous and we pride ourselves on never running out of food at a wedding.
We take care of any guests with dietary requirements and will discuss your particular needs with you.
On the Side
If you have selected 3 salads/sides, we suggest...
Choose something seasonal and green (all GF):
Baby cos, pecorino and spiced sunflower seeds with a ranch dressing
Green leaf salad with caramelised stone fruit (or pears in the winter months),
goats cheese, candied walnuts and a basil oil dressing
Then choose something a little more substantial:
Roasted baby potatoes with Kawakawa oil, Horopito and herby butter (GF)
Patatas Bravas - roasted potatoes with Spanish red sauce and aioli (GF)
Seasonal vegetables with seasonal seed pesto, herbs and marinated feta (GF)
Something you love the sound of (all GF):
Seasonal steamed green vegetables with truffle oil, toasted almonds and parmesan
Heirloom tomato caprese salad with stracciatella
Rainbow Greek salad with basil and house marinated feta
Maple roasted carrots with labneh and spicy pumpkin seeds
Seasonal Asian greens with sesame mayo and charred spring onion oil
Desserts with Wow Factor
Dessert Jars
Classic tiramisu
Chocolate mousse with vanilla cream (GF)
Caramelised white chocolate and ginger nut cheesecake
Lemon posset with berry coulis, lemon curd and cream (GF)
Dark chocolate and raspberry mousse (Vegan, GF)
Dessert Bites
Profiteroles with salted caramel cream and white or dark chocolate
Marshmallow caramel slice
Salted caramel chocolate brownie bites (GF)
Frangelico chocolate truffles (GF)
Lemon cheesecake bites with freeze dried blueberries
Meringues with cream and raspberry dust (GF)
'Ferrero Rocher' truffles (Vegan + GF)
Pricing:
Dessert Jars
$12 + GST per jar (minimum 20 of each jar)
Dessert Canapés
$5 + GST per piece (minimum 20 of each option)
Fresh Fruit Platter
$5 + GST per head (minimum 20 portions)
Cheese Platter
$15 + GST per head (minimum order 20 servings)
We believe a meal is not complete without something sweet to finish. Whether you serve your wedding cake, a small selection of dessert canapés or go all out with one of our stunning and creative dessert displays, we promise your guests will love it.
The Icing on the Cake
Our cakes are beautifully rustic and made using tried and true recipes. Guests and clients often comment on how they taste deliciously homemade. We decorate our cakes naked style with vanilla buttercream icing, optional drips and flowers or greenery provided by you. We also provide the cake stand and cutting knife. If you are providing your own cake, we can offer a cake cutting service.
Flavours Include:
Classic rich chocolate cake with chocolate ganache
Vanilla bean cake with salted caramel icing
Lemon and coconut cake with lemon curd (GF)
Orange and almond syrup cake with honey and cognac ganache (GF)
Pricing:
Wedding Cake: 2 tier cake with 1-2 flavours
$350 + GST (feeds 50 - 60)
Large Single Cake
$150 + GST (feeds 15 - 20)
Cake Cutting Service
$80 + GST
Cream, yoghurt, fresh berries or berry coulis
$3 + GST per head
Cake Stand and Cutting Knife (if supplying your own cake)
$25 + GST
Finishing Touches
Tea and Coffee
Includes coffee, a selection of teas, milk and sugar, all accessories and setup. Tea and coffee cups to be supplied by client/venue or can be hired for an additional charge.
Latenight Snacks
Surprise and delight your guests later in the night with a delicious late night snack (also perfect for soaking up the alcohol).
Our famous free range pork and fennel sausage rolls with tomato relish
Classic beef mince party pies
Smokey cheddar and caramelised onion toasties (Vege)
Classic ham and cheese toasties
Pricing:
Tea and Coffee Service
$5 per cup (minimum 20 cups)
Tea and Coffee Cup Hire
$1.50 + GST each
Late Night Snacks
$6.50 + GST per pieceOur commitment to excellence and successful track record, has earned us the reputation as one of the leading caterers in the North Island.
A little more about Blank Canvas for your big day
We are the catering company you choose when food is a really important part of your day and our clients think working with Blank Canvas is one of the best investments they have made.
The beauty of a blank canvas is that everything starts from scratch. Our approach is to offer a highly personalised planning process to ensure we meet your brief and vision for your special day. Or, if you don't know where to start, let us support and guide you through this process.
Our creative and innovative food styling impresses every time, however, it is imperative that it must taste as good as it looks! We use only the best ingredients (Ora King Salmon, Bostock Organic Chicken, Canterbury Lamb to name a few) and premium local and seasonal produce where possible.
On the day, our passionate and motivated team will always go above and beyond to ensure your day runs seamlessly. Warm and personable, professional and knowledgeable; we will make each guest feel special and you, the host, able to completely relax, knowing you are in such capable and caring hands.
To ensure we always live up to the high expectations of our clients, we limit the number of weddings we cater each year. We believe that this, along with our innovative and delicious food, top service and unwavering attention to detail set us apart from the rest.
