Christchurch Hobbyist Bee Club – Club Dinner
April 16 @ 6:00 pm
$50
Christchurch Hobbyist Bee Club – Club Dinner
The Christchurch Hobbyist Bee Club invites members to join us for a special evening of fine dining and good company.
This will be a great opportunity to catch up with fellow members and enjoy a relaxed evening together.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Location: Ara Restaurant
160 Madras Street, Christchurch
Cost: $50 per person
The evening includes a 3-course à la carte dinner.
- $40 goes toward your meal
- $10 supports the club
Menu – Visions Dinner Menu 2026
Starters
- Rooftop honey glazed Whitestone halloumi
roasted carrots, wild rice, romesco, mandarin (GF, DF, V) - Risotto with prawns and bacon
bell peppers, arugula salad, crème fraîche (GF) - Roasted chicken consommé
mushroom tortellini, madeira espuma - Baharat roasted eggplant
babaganoush, coconut labne, pomegranate, pistachios (GF, Vegan) - Cider braised pork belly
Waldorf salad, caramelised celeriac puree, apple gastrique (GF, DF)
Mains
- Slow cooked beef osso bucco
marinated mushrooms, agra galette, bone marrow gremolata crumb, saffron (DF) - Salt baked heirloom beetroot
crisp panisse, spiced chickpeas, preserved lemon, beet jam (GF, Vegan) - Pan seared Akaroa salmon
smoked tomato and corn salsa, leaf spinach, jalapeño corn custard (GF, DF) - Roasted chicken ballotine
cranberry quinoa stuffing, maple peanut glaze, butternut, broccolini, edamame (GF, DF) - Ras el Hanout grilled lamb
parsnips, lamb shank pastilla, braised Swiss chard, cinnamon jus
Desserts
- Weave cacao 70% chocolate mousse
coconut sorbet, orange, passionfruit pearls, Brazil nut crumble (Vegan) - Salted caramel Bavarian cream
steamed ginger sponge, poached pear, caramel, walnuts (GF)
Booking and Payment
Cost: $50 per person
Club Bank Account:
030767032330700
Please make payment including your name and the number of people attending the dinner.
Once payment has been made, text David to confirm your booking.
Contact:
David – 027 360 1398
Don’t miss out – it will be a fantastic evening with fellow club members.