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

Menu

We’re Whanganui’s best all day café and our earlier and later in the day 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 lunch?!?! 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.

This is a sample of our regular menu - however, please note we do vary it from time to time.

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

Please note we are only open until 4.30pm.

HOT
ESPRESSO

  • req.lge.

  • 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

  • vanilla1.0

    hazelnut1.0

    caramel syrup1.0

    Soya milk0.5

    Almond milk0.5

    Extra shot0.5

    cream 0.5

    takeaway 0.2

TEA

  • singledouble

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • allganics5.0

    karma cola range5.5

    kombucha6.0

    simply squeezed5.5

    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 ale black8.0

    mac – porter8.0

    green beret – IPA8.0

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

CIDER

  • three wise birds8.0

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

    veuve clicquot champagne 120.0

DESSERT
AFFOGATO

  • espresso poured over vanilla ice cream with a shot of frangel ico and a hazelnut chocolate crumb$12.0

  • 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)

  • 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.