We’re Whanganui’s best all day café and our earlier and later menus imply that there’s no set times and you define what’s earlier and later. Who doesn’t love a burger for breakfast or French toast for dinner?!?! In addition to our menu, we serve up a variety of fresh cabinet food. Salads, burrito’s, pies, fritters and paninis are just part of what you might find on offer. With a beautiful selection of baked goods and sweet treats to top it off. We will cater for every tummy and do our best to have gluten free, diary free and vegan options available. Our food reflects the season with a focus on quality products and bold flavours. Were licensed too, so you can choose a cold beer or a glass of wine to accompany your meal.
from 8:30am
from 5pm wed-fri
from 8:30am
BRUNCH
banana on toast | maple | toasted coconut | almond butter | fresh or fried 14
bruschetta | tomato, basil + garlic | poached egg | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella 20
fruit + nut granola | passionfruit + coconut yoghurt | berry coulis 13
kransky dog | caramelised onions | garlic aioli | bbq sauce 14
eggs on toast | toasted rye | poached, scrambled or fried 14
bacon buttie | thick cut white toast | buttered | aioli | rocket fuel 14
french toast | strawberry + mint compote | lemon mascarpone | honey butter syrup | honey crisps | pistachio 22
eggs benedict | poached egg | english muffin | hollandaise bacon 19 | house smoked salmon 24 | zucchini and haloumi 19
savoury beef cheek | slow cooked |crusty ciabatta | tomato sauce | poached egg 18
vege feast | grilled haloumi | spinach | mushroom | tomato | boston beans potato hash | poached egg | roasted red pepper “aioli” | kibbled rye 23
kedgeree | smoked fish | basmati rice | poached egg | crispy shallots | tamarind chutney | minted yoghurt 22
corned beef hash | spicy chorizo | capers | fried egg | chipotle dressing 22
breakfast burger | pork patty | hash cake | bacon | smokey cheese | spinach | fried egg | mayo | bbq sauce 21
smashed greens | avocado | peas | edamame | haloumi | harissa drizzle | tomato | toasted rye 20
creamy mushrooms | garlic | spinach | toasted rye 20
mighty breakfast | bacon | black pudding | beef sausage | spinach | tomato | potato hash poached eggs | mushroom | toasted rye 26
BUILD IT UP per item:
one egg | spinach 2
mushroom | hollandaise | hash cake 3
tomato | sausage | beans | black pudding 5
bacon | haloumi 6
salmon 10
toast 4
plating charge 4
talk to our staff about any dietary requirements all our eggs are free range
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner + Catering
LUNCH
baked feta | orange + honey drizzle | roast macadamia | grilled ciabatta 18
smoked fish pate | grilled ciabatta | fried capers 18
bao bun | crispy pork belly | fried shallots | hoisin mayo | slaw 21
fried chicken | smoked paprika aioli | dill pickles 19
paccheri pasta | kumara | zucchini | chilli flakes | parmesan | basil leaves | pesto | lemon juice | pinenuts 20
spiced chickpea + kumara salad | haloumi | tahini dressing | summer leaves | dukkah | lemon vinaigrette 19
harissa lamb salad | beetroot | cherry tomatoes | mint | feta and pistachio crumble pomegranate | citrus dressing | tahini | leaves 24
couch potato burger | beef patty | potato crisps | caramelised onion | chorizo | blue cheese | pickles 23 + fries 26
chicken burger | bacon | smokey cheddar | slaw | smoked paprika mayo | 21 + fries 24
vegano burger | black bean patty | pickles | tomato | lettuce | vegan cheese | tomato sauce | mustard 18 + fries 21
beef whanganui | wagyu scotch fillet | roast portobello | pastry palmier | hash cake | jus | truffle butter 35
pan fried gurnard | apple | orange | fennel | rocket | pomegranate seeds | molasses 23
thai green curry | rice | poppadum | cashews chicken 21 | prawn 23 | vege 18
soft shell tacos | crispy cauliflower | slaw | red pepper “mayo” | pineapple salsa 18 swap for fried chicken 6
FRIED UP
sidewinders | sour cream | sweet chilli sauce 10
cheese kransky | rocket fuel half 10 | full 18
cajun fries | sour cream | chipotle sml 5 | lge 8
fries | tomato sauce | garlic aioli sml 5 | lge 8
talk to our staff about any dietary requirements all our eggs are free range
from 5pm wed-fri
ENTREES
warmed olives | orange | herbs 8
ciabatta | olive oil | balsamic | dukkah 10
arancini | ask your server for todays flavour 12
chilli prawns | pineapple salsa 14
baked feta | orange + honey drizzle | roast macadamia | grilled ciabatta 18
smoked fish pate | grilled ciabatta | fried capers 18
fried chicken | smoked paprika aioli | dill pickles 19
caprese salad | cherry tomato | mozzarella | basil | olive oil 15
meat platter | whipped horseradish butter POA
MAINS
bao bun | crispy pork belly | fried shallots | hoisin mayo | slaw 21
paccheri pasta | kumara | zucchini | chilli flakes | parmesan | basil leaves | pesto | lemon juice | pinenuts 20
spiced chickpea + kumara salad | haloumi | tahini dressing | summer leaves | dukkah | citrus vinaigrette 19
harissa lamb salad | beetroot | cherry tomatoes | mint | feta and pistachio crumble | pomegranate citrus dressing | tahini | leaves 24
couch potato burger | beef patty | potato crisps | caramelised onion | chorizo | blue cheese | pickles 23 + fries 26
chicken burger | bacon | smoky cheddar | slaw | smoked paprika mayo | 21 + fries 24
vegano burger | black bean patty | pickles | tomato | lettuce | vegan cheese | tomato sauce | mustard 18 + fries 21
beef whanganui | wagyu scotch fillet | roast portobello | pastry palmier | hash cake | jus | truffle butter 35
pan fried gurnard | apple | orange | fennel | rocket | pomegranate seeds | molasses 23
thai green curry | rice | poppadum | cashews chicken 21 | prawn 23 | vege 18
soft shell tacos | crispy cauliflower | slaw | red pepper “mayo” | pineapple salsa 18 swap for fried chicken 6
FRIED UP
sidewinders | sour cream | sweet chilli sauce 10
cheese kransky | rocket fuel half 10 | full 18
cajun fries | sour cream | chipotle sml 5 | lge 8
fries | tomato sauce | garlic aioli sml 5 | lge 8
talk to our staff about any dietary requirements all our eggs are free range
SIDES
spinach | creamed | parmesan 8
mushrooms | balsamic | garlic 8
beetroot | feta | lemon vinaigrette | pistachio 8
zucchini | hoisin | sesame seeds 8
DESSERT
affogato | espresso |vanilla ice – cream| frangelico | hazelnut chocolate crumb 12
please check out our great selection of cakes and slices in the cabinet. these all go really well heated with some cream or ice cream.
HOT
ESPRESSO
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req.lge.
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Flat White5.05.8
Cappuccino5.05.8
Latte5.05.8
Long Black4.5–
Short Black4.5–
Americano–4.5
Mocha5.05.8
Hot Chocolate5.05.8
Chai Latte5.05.8
lemon honey + ginger–4.5
kids hot chocolate4.0–
fluffy mud duck3.5–
takeaway0.2–
EXTRAS
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vanilla1.0
hazelnut1.0
caramel syrup1.0
Soya milk0.5
Almond milk0.5
Extra shot0.5
cream 0.5
takeaway 0.2
TEA
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singledouble
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English breakfast4.28.0
Earl grey4.28.0
rooibos w orange + ginger4.28.0
Pure egyptian 4.28.0
camomile4.28.0
Garden mint4.28.0
Grans berry garden4.28.0
jade green sencha sweet 4.28.0
lemon citrus4.28.0
COLD
ESPRESSO
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summer flat white5.5
iced americano4.5
TRADITIONAL ICED DRINKS
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chocolate7.0
coffee7.0
mocha7.0
chai7.0
ICE CREAM SMOOTHIES
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Tropical Twist7.0
Berry Blast7.0
Feisty Feijoa7.0
SUMMER SODAS
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Watermelon6.0
Pineapple6.0
Strawberry6.0
Green apple6.0
Orange6.0
Peach6.0
MILKSHAKES
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Strawberry shortcake7.5
Banoffee pie7.5
Black forest7.5
Vanilla bean7.5
Choc lamington7.5
Pine lime7.5
CHILLED DRINKS
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allganics5.0
karma cola range5.5
kombucha6.0
simply squeezed5.5
still water4.8
sparkling water4.8
tap h200.0
ALCOHOLIC
BEER
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corona7.0
heineken7.0
macs:
gold – all malt lager8.0
sassy red – amber ale8.0
three wolves – pale ale black8.0
mac – porter8.0
green beret – IPA8.0
mid vicious – session pale ale (2.5%ABV) 8.0
CIDER
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three wise birds8.0
WINE
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glassbottle
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allan scott sauvignon blanc9.038.0
sacred hill chardonnay9.038.0
kim crawford pinot gris9.038.0
the ned pinot rose9.038.0
sileni cellar selection merlot9.038.0
angus the bull cabernet sauvignon13.050.0
thornbury pinot noir13.050.0
te hana mini bubbles13.0
veuve clicquot champagne 120.0
DESSERT
AFFOGATO
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espresso poured over vanilla ice cream with a shot of frangel ico and a hazelnut chocolate crumb$12.0
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please check out our great select ion of cakes and sl ices in the cabinet . these go really well heated with some cream or ice cream
BRUNCH – gluten free
banana on toast | maple | toasted coconut | almond butter | fresh or fried 16
bruschetta | tomato, basil + garlic | poached egg | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella 22
eggs on toast | toasted rye | poached, scrambled or fried 16
bacon buttie | thick cut white toast | buttered | aioli | rocket fuel 16
eggs benedict | poached egg | gluten free toast | hollandaise bacon 21 | house smoked salmon 26 | zucchini and haloumi 21
savoury beef cheek | slow cooked |crusty toast | poached egg | tomato sauce 20
vege feast | grilled haloumi | spinach | mushroom | tomato | boston beans | potato hash poached egg | roasted red pepper “aioli” | toast 25
kedgeree | smoked fish | basmati rice | poached egg | crispy shallots | tamarind chutney | minted yoghurt 22
corned beef hash | spicy chorizo | capers | fried egg | chipotle dressing 22
breakfast burger | pork patty | hash cake | bacon | smokey cheese | spinach | fried egg | mayo | bbq sauce 23
smashed greens | avocado | peas | edamame | haloumi | harissa drizzle | tomato | toast 22 creamy mushrooms | garlic | spinach | toast 22
mighty breakfast | bacon | black pudding | beef sausage | spinach | tomato | potato hash poached eggs | mushroom | toast 28
BUILD IT UP per item:
one egg | spinach 2
mushroom | hollandaise | hash cake 3
tomato | sausage | beans | black pudding 5
bacon | haloumi 6
salmon 10
gluten free toast 6
plating charge 4
LUNCH – gluten free
baked feta | orange + honey drizzle | roast macadamia | grilled bread 20
smoked fish pate | grilled bread | fried capers 20
spiced chickpea + kumara salad | haloumi | tahini dressing | summer leaves | dukkah | lemon vinaigrette 19
harissa lamb salad | beetroot | cherry tomatoes | mint | feta and pistachio crumble | pomegranate citrus dressing | tahini | leaves 24
couch potato burger | beef patty | potato crisps | caramelised onion | chorizo | blue cheese | pickles 25 + fries 28
vegano burger | black bean patty | pickles | tomato | lettuce | vegan cheese | tomato sauce | mustard 20 + fries 23
beef whanganui | wagyu scotch fillet | roast portobello| hash cake | jus | truffle butter 35
pan fried gurnard | apple | orange | fennel | rocket | pomegranate | molasses 23
thai green curry | rice | poppadum | cashews chicken 21 | prawn 23 | vege 18
FRIED UP
cheese kransky | rocket fuel half 10 | full 18
cajun fries | sour cream | chipotle sml 5 | lge 8 fries | tomato sauce | garlic aioli sml 5 | lge 8
since we’re honest people, here’s a disclaimer: mud ducks’ vegan and gluten free items are prepared in a common kitchen with the risk of cross contamination. Customers with these sensitivities should exercise judgement when eating here. Although we try our best, we cannot guarantee that our GF products will be 100% safe for customers with celiac disease. Please advise staff of any allergies.
BRUNCH – vegan
banana on toast | maple | toasted coconut | almond butter | fresh or fried 14 (G.F.A)
fruit + nut granola | passionfruit + coconut yoghurt | berry coulis 13
vege feast | spinach | mushroom | tomato | boston beans | roasted red pepper “aioli” kibbled rye 23 (G.F.A)
smashed greens | avocado | peas | edamame | vegan cheddar | harissa drizzle tomato | toasted rye 20 (G.F.A)
BUILD IT UP per item:
spinach 2
mushroom 3
tomato | beans 5
toast 4
gluten free toast 6
plating charge 4
LUNCH – vegan
paccheri pasta | kumara | zucchini | chilli flakes | basil leaves | lemon juice | harissa | pinenuts 20
spiced chickpea + kumara salad | tahini dressing | summer leaves | dukkah | lemon vinaigrette 19 (GF)
vegano burger | black bean patty | pickles | tomato | lettuce | vegan cheese | tomato sauce mustard 18 + fries 21 (G.F.A)
thai green curry | vegetable | rice | poppadum | cashews 18 (GF)
soft shell tacos | crispy cauliflower | slaw | red pepper “mayo” | pineapple salsa 18
FRIED UP
sidewinders | sweet chilli sauce 10
cajun fries | chipotle sml 5 | lge 8
fries | tomato sauce | sml 5 | lge 8
since we’re honest people, here’s a disclaimer: mud ducks’ vegan and gluten free items are prepared in a common kitchen with the risk of cross contamination. Customers with these sensitivities should exercise judgement when eating here. Although we try our best, we cannot guarantee that our GF products will be 100% safe for customers with celiac disease
BREAKFAST
Out-Catering: 7am to 10am weekdays.Delivery $6 All foods will be served in disposable platters for your convenience.
On-site: 6am to 9 am weekdays.
chefs choice $15.0 – consists of 5 items
pick individual items for $3.2 each (minimum of 3 options)
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Breakfast Finger food
mini croissants w ham, cheese and tomato
breakfast quiche w chorizo, tomato and bacon
toasted bread cases filled w scrambled egg and chives (gf.a|df.a)
home-made sausage rolls w tomato relish
savory muffins (various flavours)
old fashioned bacon and egg pie
mini corned beef and potato hash cakes w chipotle dipping sauce (gf.a|df.a)
individual smoked salmon and spinach quiche
streaky bacon wrapped sausage w tomato relish (gf|df)
corn and chilli fritters (gf)
mini sausage and herb patties (df)
scones topped with jam and cream
date scones
sweet muffins (various flavours) (gf.a|df.a|v.a)
seasonal fresh fruits with berry yoghurt dip (gf|df.a|v.a) -
Extras
muesli & berry yoghurt cups | $5.0 (df.a|v.a)
individual fresh fruit salad with natural yoghurt | $5.0 (gf|df.a|v.a)
large toasted bagel with salmon & dill cream cheese | $5.0 (gf.a)
large toasted bagel with bacon and tomato or cream cheese & jam | $5.0 (gf.a)
fruit smoothie 1lt – berry | $9.0
fruit smoothie 1lt – feijoa| $9.0
freshly squeezed orange juice 2l | $12.0
apple juice 2l | $12.0
Breakfast Buffet
On-site only 6am to 9am weekdays$24.0p.p minimum 10 people
mini breakfast sausages
creamy scrambled eggs
hash cakes
grilled balsamic tomatoes
slow roasted mushrooms
MORNING + AFTERNOON TEA
Off-site only. Weekends by arrangementDelivery $6 all foods will be served in disposable platters for your convenience.
Morning tea- 8am to 11am
Afternoon Tea- 2pm to 4pm
chefs choice $15.0 – consists of 5 items
pick individual items for $3.2 each (minimum of 3 options)
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Hot Items
bacon, egg and wholegrain mustard pies
quiches w a selection of fillings
breakfast sausages
wrapped in bacon served w barbecue sauce (gf|df)
pork and fennel sausage rolls w tomato relish
kransky sausage wrapped in parmesan herb pastry w tomato relish
sweet corn and chilli fritters w tomato salsa (gf.df)
vegetable or bacon frittata (gf) -
Cold Items
classic club sandwiches w assorted fillings
savoury scones served w butter (various flavours)
cheese puffs
savoury muffins (various flavours)
asparagus rolls -
Sweets
sweet muffins (various flavours) (gf.a|df.a|v.a)
scones topped w cream and berry jam
mini carrot cakes (gf.a)
pear and ginger loaf
selection of sweet slices (gf.a|df.a|v.a)
afghan or muesli cookies house-made muesli slice (gf|df|v)
LUNCH
Light Lunch
Off-site only. Weekends by arrangementDelivery $6 all foods will be served ob disposable platters for your convenience.
Chefs choice $15.0 – consists of 4 items
pick individual items for$ 4.0 each (minimum of 3 options)
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Double tecker Sammies
champagne ham and curried egg
coronation chicken and bacon
roast beef, tomato and swiss cheese
chicken, cranberry and brie gourmet vegetarian -
Pies & Pasteries
gourmet meat pies (chefs creation)
vegetarian filo parcels classic bacon and egg slice
classic sausage roll
caramelised onion, vege & feta tart
thai chicken or butter chicken pie -
Other Savoury Items
risotto cakes (chefs creation) (gf)
corn and bacon fritters (gf|df)
haloumi and zucchini fritter (gf)
quesadilla – various flavours (gf.a)
roast vegetable frittata (gf)
bacon or vege quinoa loaf (gf)
stuffed potatoes (gf|df.a|v.a)
tandoori chicken skewers (gf)
panko chicken w tonkatsu dip
lamb kofta w tzatziki dip (gf)
Lunch Boxes
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Light$12.5
gourmet sandwich, muffin or slice and fruit -
Healthy$18.0
gourmet wrap, small salad and house-made muesli slice -
Hearty$20.0
gourmet sandwich, classic sausage roll, slice and fruit -
Wholesome$24.0
muffin, bacon and egg pie, gourmet sandwich, sweet slice, fruit and a bottle of orange juice
FINGERFOOD
Select three or more items for the first 45 minutes of service and an additional food item per 15 minutes thereafter is recommended$10.5 per person provides 3 items each $13.5 per person provides 4 items each | $15.5 per person provides 5 items each $17.5 per person provides 6 items each |
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Cold
• sweet corn, chorizo and chilli fritters w tomato salsa (gf)
• zucchini and bacon slice (gf)
• double decker sandwiches
• sushi – vege, chicken or salmon (gf|df.a|v.a)
• classic club sandwiches w assorted fillings
• baby spinach, feta & pinenut vol au vents -
Hot
• mini thai chicken or creamy leek and chicken pies
• mango chicken sausage rolls
• pork and fennel sausage rolls w tomato relish
• spicy lentil, haloumi and eggplant cakes w chipotle sour cream (gf|df.a|v.a)
• kransky sausages wrapped in parmesan herb pastry w tomato relish
• peppered meatballs w barbecue dipping sauce (gf|df)
• lamb koftas w raita (gf|df.a)
• tandoori chicken tenders w yoghurt dipping sauce (gf|df.a)
• home made fish fingers or prawns w lemon and black pepper crumb served w mayonnaise
• mushroom, blue cheese and caramilised onion tartlettes
• ham, parmesan and sage arancini rice balls w dipping chutney
• mexicano chorizo, jalapeno and red pepper corn nuggets w habanero dipping sauce (gf|df|v.a)
• spicy thai fish cakes served w an orange and sweet chilli dipping sauce (gf)
• crispy pork and cabbage spring rolls w sweet chilli dipping sauce (df)
• empanadas – pork and chorizo / pumpkin, pinenut & parmesan / beef & black bean
please discuss with us if you are wanting any sweet treats on your menu, this can certainly be arranged.
CANAPES
Select three or more items for the first 45 minutes of service and an additional food item per 15 minutes thereafter is recommended$13.5 per person provides 3 items each $17.5 per person provides 5 items each | $15.5 per person provides 4 items each $19.0 per person provides 6 items each |
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Cold
• puff pastry rounds topped w pulled chicken in sundried tomato pesto finished w lime and avocado salsa
• prosciutto wrapped pear and blue cheese (gf)
• watermelon, feta, mint and balsamic skewers (gf)
• baby brushetta (option of toppings) (df.a|v.a)
• blinis topped w smoked salmon and dill cream cheese
• beetroot pickled devilled eggs (gf|df.a)
• mushroom, blue cheese and walnut vol au vents thai beef on cucumber rounds w chilli, lime and peanuts (gf|df)
• moroccan pumpkin & dukkah tarts (gf) -
Hot
• salmon and caper fishcakes w dill mayonnaise (gf|df.a)
• mini lamb, chilli and cashew koftas w lemon yoghurt dip (gf|df.a)
• little red wine and beef pies topped w mustard mash
• buffalo chicken bites w blue cheese dip
• redcurrant jelly, brie and pine nut open tartlets
• prawn and chorizo skewers (gf|df)
•blue cheese and walnut stuffed mushrooms (gf.a)
• potato rosti w guacamole and black bean salsa (gf|df|v)
• italian skewered meat balls or aranchini balls w rich tomato passata (gf|df.a)
• devils on horseback (gf)
• chicken, cranberry and brie tartlets
• indian style vegetable pakoras (gf|df|v)
Larger Bites $4.8 each. Minimum of 10 per flavour
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Sliders
– lamb, halloumi and tomato chilli jam – peppered beef, smokey cheese and bbq
– mushroom, blue cheese and caramelised onion
– spicy fish cake, rocket and garlic aioli
– panko crumbed chicken, kewpie slaw and tonkatsu
– cuban pulled pork, pineapple and chipotle mayo -
Posh Dogs
– kransky, tomato jam and mustard – lamb sausage, caramelised onions and feta aioli
– beef sausage, chedder cheese and chipotle mayo
– lamb sausage w hummus and tzatziki
– kransky w italian sauce, pesto and parmesan
PLATTERS
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Breads and Spreads$5.5pp
a selection of fresh breads with various house – made dips and spreads -
Antipasto$100.0
cold meats, cheeses, fruits, olives, sundried tomatoes ,pickles, chargrilled vege, dips, crostini, breads, and pickles (serves 10-12)*contents may vary -
Cheese Board$7.5pp
a selection of gourmet cheese’s, fruit chutney, dried fruit and crackers. $6.5pp add fresh seasonal fruit -
Wheel of Brie$85.0
topped with red currant jelly, dried fruit and nuts, served with crackers -
Brother Joe’s seafood platter$270.0
coconut crumbed prawn cutlets, tempura fish goujons, salt & pepper squid, grilled mussels, crab cakes and charred lemons & kumara fries. served with homemade tartare sauce, cocktail sauce & sour cream -
Crispy Fried platter$180.0
buffalo chicken bites, crispy fried pickles, onion rings and fries served with blue cheese dipping sauce and chilli tomato jam. -
Sweets platter$6.5pp
a very tempting collection of mud ducks’ famous sweet slices served with cream Add fresh seasonal fruit- $7.5pp
CUTLERY HIRE +STAFF
Going the extra mile with your catering services. from cutlery to wait and bar staff – we provide everything you’ll need! our catering services don’t stop at providing delicious food when you need it – and you can trust us to do everything we can to ensure your next function or event is a complete success. mud ducks has a long history in the area and experienced team behind them who are more than capable of meeting your every need.-
Cutlery and Cockery Hire
please discuss your requirements with us if you need cutlery and crockery hire included with your catering services. we have a range available to ensure you present the image you need at your event. -
Wait Staff Hire – Bar Staff Hire
whether you need wait staff for a wedding or bar staff for a party, we are able to supply experienced and professional staff to help with the smooth running of your function at the following rates:chef/supervisor for bar or food service: $40 per hour plus gst additional bar and kitchen/wait staff: $30 per hour plus gstall staff are 4 hours minimum.
gf = gluten free. df = dairy free. v = vegan. a = available. please discuss any dietary requirements with us – we are happy to tailor to suit where possible. all food that has been delivered must be consumed within two hours – mud ducks cannot take responsibility for food that has been delivered and left out. all food delivered cold must be stored in refrigerated conditions until consumed. any orders for next day placed after 1pm will be chef’s choice.