Please note:
The menus below are examples of the style of food we offer. Every event we cater is unique, and we enjoy working with our clients to create custom menus that reflect their vision and the occasion.

Alongside these sample manus we also offer 

THREE SIGNATURE DINING EXPERIENCES 

inspired by our heritage, travels and the dishes our guests have loved most over the years.

From relaxed gatherings to beautiful weddings, we work closely with you to design a menu that feels personal, thoughtful, and perfectly suited to your celebration. 

THE CAVEMAN FEAST

"Fire & Forest"

A signature fire-inspired dining experience by Babickas Table & Chop House

Primitive fire cooking meets refined plating. Bold flavours, smoke, heritage and craftsmanship.

First Course

Babickas Chicken & Duck Liver Parfait

Silky chicken & duck liver parfait
Burnt apple purée
Pickled shallots
Toasted sourdough
Calvados glaze
Micro herbs

Second Course

24-Hour Sous Vide Pork Belly Bites

Hoisin glazed pork belly
Kohlrabi & apple slaw
Fermented chilli honey
Sesame crackling

Signature Main Course

THE CAVEMAN

Braised  brisket
Slow smoked pork cheek
Roasted bone marrow stuffed with carnivore mince
Sweetcorn ribs
Charred baby carrots
Crispy fried bread
Fire jus

Dessert

Fire Roasted Apple & Honey Tart

Caramelised apple tart
Waiheke honey glaze
Burnt butter crumble
Vanilla bean cream

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THE MEDIEVAL FEAST

A heritage dining experience inspired by Central European noble tables.

Served as a feast on shared platters at the table, celebrating rustic traditions, slow cooking and old-world flavours reimagined with modern refinement.

First Course

Babickas Heritage Terrine

Traditional Bohemian pork and aromatic liver preparation
Lightly roasted and served warm
Smoked potato purée
Caramelised apple
Pickled shallots
Herb oil
A refined interpretation of a traditional Czech festive delicacy.

Second Course

Forest Mushroom & Barley Velouté

Wild mushroom broth
Pearl barley
Roasted root vegetables
Smoked butter
Fresh thyme

Third Course

Roasted Quail

Honey glazed quail
Stuffing
Parsnip purée
Black garlic reduction

Main Course

The Bohemian Table

Slow roasted pork knuckle
Caraway braised cabbage
Stuffed potato dumpling
Dark beer reduction
Crispy crackling

Dessert

Honey & Plum Koláč

Warm Czech koláč pastry
Roasted plums
Waiheke honey glaze
Vanilla cream
Almond crumble

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EASTERN INFUSION FEAST

A lighter dining experience inspired by our  travels across Asia and influenced by some of the most popular dishes we have served over the past few years. This menu reflects our appreciation for Asian cooking techniques, fragrant broths, delicate dumplings and fresh seafood, reinterpreted with our own style and modern presentation.

First Course

Crab & Shiitake Superior Broth

Chinese-style superior broth
Crab meat
Shiitake mushrooms
Spring onion
Sesame oil

Second Course

Pork & Prawn Dumplings

Handmade dumplings
Ginger and soy dressing
Chilli oil
Crispy shallots
Fresh herbs

Third Course

Black Ink Octopus

Sous vide octopus
Roasted capsicum & coconut sauce
Wild rice
Crispy herbs

Fourth Course

Pan Seared Fish of the Day

Bread crusted market fish
Miso glazed eggplant
Baby bok choy
Light ginger soy broth

Dessert

Coconut & Mango Panna Cotta

Coconut panna cotta
Fresh mango
Lime syrup
Toasted coconut

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Long Lunch / Plated Dining Menu

·         Starter: Rabbit and pork terrine with micro greens and pomegranate reduction

·         Second Course: Handmade pumpkin and walnut ravioli with sage butter

·         Main: Slow braised beef cheeks with roasted baby beetroot and root vegetable purée

·         Alternative Main: Duck confit with cabbage purée and glazed vegetables

·         Dessert: Classic tiramisu

·         To Finish: Selection of cheeses with fruit and crackers

Waiheke BBQ & Outdoor Feast

·         Babicka’s Table handmade sausages

·         Teriyaki marinated eye fillet 

·         Marinated chicken skewers

·         Pork belly BBQ slices

·         Garlic chilli lime prawns

·         Sides: Agria potato salad, israeli cous cous salad, seasonal garden salads, slaw and pickles

·         Fresh breads, chutneys and house sauces

·         Dessert: Sticky date pudding/ Carrot Cake or fresh seasonal fruit

Casual Gathering / Island Lunch

·         Fish of the day with seasonal vegetable salsa

·         Slow roasted Moroccan lamb shoulder 

·         Pork belly with roasted vegetables

·         Honey soy glazed pork ribs

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·         Sides: fried bread, fresh salads, chutney and condiments

·         Dessert: Creme Brulee/ Chocolate tart/ Seasonal vegetable tart 

Corporate Catering Menu

·         Light starters: seasonal vegetable soup, snapper ceviche, roasted beetroot salad with feta

·         Mains: slow braised beef cheeks, herb roasted chicken, fish of the day, pumpkin and walnut ravioli

·         Sides: agria potato salad, garden greens, fresh breads

·         Desserts: tiramisu, blueberry panna cotta, chocolate cake

·         Corporate BBQ option: Babicka’s sausages, pork ribs, chicken skewers, grilled fish with salads and breads

·         Cocktail option: mini beef wellington, tuna tartare, duck crostini, chicken satay, prawn rice paper rolls