MUD-DUCKS, 31 Taupo Quay, Wanganui 4500, New Zealand
info@mudducks.co.nz | Call Us: 06-348 7626

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Menu

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.

SAVOURY

  • EGGS ON TOAST$13

    poached, scrambled or fried f ree range eggs on toasted rye

  • BACON BUTTIE $13

    creamy mayo and rocket fuel sauce on fresh buttered bread

  • BREAKFAST BRUSHCETTA $19

    spinach, tomato, fresh basil and garlic, served with a poached egg and hollandaise

  • BEANS ON TOAST $20

    with an olive, mushroom & tofu patty, spinach, avocado and vegan mayo on toasted rye

  • CORNED BEEF HASH $20

    spicy chorizo, capers, fried egg and chipotle horseradish dressing

  • SMASHED AVOCADO $19

    served with haloumi, sliced tomato and dukkah on toasted kibbled rye

  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS $18

    s autéed with garlic and served o n a bed of fresh spinach with toasted kibbled rye

  • MIGHTY BREAKFAST $24

    b acon, black pudding, breakfast sausages, poached eggs, haloumi, hash cake, roasted tomato, mushroom, spinach and relish served with kibbled rye
 
SWEET

  • FRENCH TOAST $20

    with fresh strawberries, lemon curd mascarpone and rose syrup

  • WARMED GRANOLA $13

    house made fruit and nut granola with berry compote and coconut yoghurt

  • BANANA BREAD $10

    served with our famous caramilk cream cheese
 
EXTRAS

  • bacon$5

  • salmon$7

  • black pudding$4

  • sausage$4

  • toast(2)$4

  • avocado(1/2)$4

  • mushroom$3

  • tomato $4

  • spinach$2

  • spicy beans$4

  • potato hash$3

  • hollandaise$3

  • haloumi $5

  • egg $2

  • plating charge$4

 
BENEDICTS
housemade hollandaise and an english muffin with your choice of:

  • crispy bacon $19

  • smoked salmon $21

  • spinach and mushroom $17

SUBSTANTIAL

  • CHILLI CON CARNE $22

    slow cooked beef served with cornbread and sour cream

  • HARRISA LAMB SALAD$22

    with haloumi , orange, fennel , leaves and a zesty citrus dressing

  • MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE $19

    creamy garlic and white wine sauce with gremolata and prosciutto crumbs

  • DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER$20

    smoked cheddar, garlic aioli , lettuce, bourbon bacon jam and fries

  • FRIED CHICKEN BURGER$20

    bacon, grilled pineapple, slaw, bbq sauce, mayo and fries

  • VEGANO BURGER$16

    olive, mushroom & tofu patty, lettuce, tomato, ‘cheddar’ , pickles and ‘mayo’

  • PORK LOIN $22

    in prosciutto served on a potato cake with rich mushroom and tomato sauce

  • RED PEANUT CURRY

    served with rice, a poppa dum and your choice of: vegetable $18 chicken $20 prawn $22
 
SMALLS

  • CROSTINI $17

    with red pesto, blue cheese dip and chicken liver pate

  • BAKED BRIE $17

    redcurrant jelly, caramelised onions and pinenuts served with crackers

  • VIETNAMESE BAO BUN $18

    fresh gurnard, slaw and a vietnamese dressing

  • ROAST KUMARA SALAD $18

    with prunes, walnuts, Israeli couscous, leaves and vegan mayo
 
FRIED

  • BUFFALO CHICKEN$17

    fried tenders with celery sticks and blue cheese dip

  • SIDEWINDERS $10

    rustic sliced potatoes with our house made gravy

  • KRANSKY

    with rocket fuel half dozen$10 one dozen$18

  • FRIES

    with chipotle sour cream small $5 large $8

  • CHIP AND DIP $6

    the classic potato chip and kiwi onion dip
HOT
ESPRESSO

  • req.lge.

  • Flat White4.85.5

    Cappuccino4.85.5

    Latte4.85.5

    Long Black4.0–

    Short Black4.0–

    Americano–4.0

    Mocha4.85.5

    Hot Chocolate4.85.5

    Chai Latte4.85.5

    lemon honey + ginger–4.5

    kids hot chocolate–4.0

    fluffy mud duck–3.5

 
EXTRAS

  • vanilla1.0

    hazelnut1.0

    caramel syrup1.0

    Soya milk0.5

    Almond milk0.5

    Extra shot0.5

 
TEA

  • singledouble

  • English breakfast4.27.0

    Earl grey4.27.0

    Rooibos with orange & ginger4.27.0

    Pure egyptian camomile4.27.0

    Garden mint4.27.0

    Grans berry garden4.27.0

    Sweet lemon citrus4.27.0

 
COLD
ESPRESSO

  • summer flat white5.5

    iced americano4.5

 
TRADITIONAL ICED DRINKS

  • chocolate7.0

    coffee7.0

    mocha7.0

    chai7.0

 
ICE CREAM SMOOTHIES

  • Tropical Twist7.0

    Berry Blast7.0

    Feisty Feijoa7.0

    Bangin’ Banana7.0

 
SUMMER SODAS

  • Watermelon6.0

    Pineapple6.0

    Strawberry6.0

    Green apple6.0

    Orange6.0

    Peach6.0

 
MILKSHAKES

  • Strawberry shortcake7.5

    Banoffee pie7.5

    Black forest7.5

    Vanilla bean7.5

    Choc lamington7.5

    Pine lime7.5

 
CHILLED DRINKS

  • allganics4.9

    karma cola range5.5

    kombucha6.0

    simply squeezed5.2

    still water4.8

    sparkling water4.8

    tap h200.0

 
ALCOHOLIC
BEER

  • corona7.0

    heineken7.0

     

    macs:

    gold – all malt lager8.0

    sassy red – amber ale8.0

    three wolves – pale ale8.0

    black mac – por ter8.0

    green beret – IPA8.0

    mid vicious – session pale ale (2.5%ABV) 8.0

 
CIDER

  • macs:

    cloudy apple cider8.0

 
WINE

  • glassbottle

  • 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

 
DESSERT
AFFOGATO

  • espresso poured over vanilla ice cream with a shot of frangel ico and a hazelnut chocolate crumb$12

  • 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

VEGAN

  • WARMED GRANOLA$13

    house made fruit and nut granola served with coconut yoghurt and strawberry compote

  • BRUSHCETTA $15

    spinach, tomato, fresh basil and garlic on toast , served with a balsamic drizzle

  • BEANS ON TOAST $20

    with an olive, mushroom & tofu patty, spinach, avocado and vegan mayo on toasted rye

  • AVO ON TOAST $19

    smashed avo and roasted mushroom with sliced tomato and dukkah on toasted rye

  • VEGANO BURGER$16

    olive, mushroom & tofu patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ‘cheddar’ and ‘mayo’

  • RED PEANUT CURRY $18

    coconut based vege curry served with rice and a poppadum

  • ROAST KUMARA SALAD $24

    with prunes, walnuts, Israeli couscous, leaves and vegan mayo

  • FRIES WITH T SAUCE

    small$5 large$8
 
GLUTEN FREE
EARLIER
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CAN BE MADE WITH GLUTEN FREE BREAD FOR A $2 SURCHARGE:

  • eggs on toast

    bacon buttie

    smashed avocado

    breakfast bruschetta

    beans on toast

    creamy mushrooms

    eggs benedicts

    mighty breakfast

    corned beef hash (no surcharge)

 
LATER
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ALSO GLUTEN FREE:

  • chilli con carne

    double cheese burger ($2 surcharge)

    vegano burger ($2 surcharge)

    pork loin

    red peanut curry

    baked brie ($2 surcharge)

    harrisa lamb salad

    kransky

    fries

 
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)

  • 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

crispy bacon
mini breakfast sausages
creamy scrambled eggs
hash cakes
grilled balsamic tomatoes
slow roasted mushrooms

MORNING + AFTERNOON TEA
Off-site only. Weekends by arrangement
Delivery $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)

  • 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 arrangement
Delivery $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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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Thank you for your interest in Mud Ducks Cafe. We welcome your enquiry. Whether it be out catering or making a booking, we’d love to hear from you. Simply complete the form below, drop in at 31 Taupo Quay and ask for Tim or Kim, or give us a call on 06-348 7626.