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Peppers Bluewater ResortWEDDING KIT

Peppers Bluewater ResortLake Tekapo, New Zealand

Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Peppers Bluewater Resort for your special celebration.

Overlooking magical Lake Tekapo, surrounded by snow capped mountains, Peppers Bluewater Resort and its stunning natural surroundsdeliver a romantic and memorable wedding setting.

Located two and a half hours from both Christchurch and Queenstown in New Zealand’s South Island, Peppers Bluewater Resort caters forintimate weddings and celebrations for up to 80 guests.

The Mackenzie Room offers natural light and views of Mount John while the Rakinui Lounge and restaurant provides beautiful views of LakeTekapo in a romantic and beautifully appointed setting.

Choose from a variety of beautiful villas, inspired by the lake's characteristic turquoise hue. We hope this wedding kit helps to take the firststep on this new and exciting journey.

Best wishes,

The team at Peppers Bluewater Resort

Wedding venuesThe architectural design of Peppers Bluewater Resort is a reflection of the surrounding Mackenzie Basin landscape and offers a uniquebackdrop for your special occasion.

Peppers Bluewater Resort provides the perfect setting for your wedding day, from an intimate function to a lavish affair. Perched on theshores of the stunning Lake Tekapo, the Mackenzie room offers a premium venue, providing a romantic reception setting for up to 80seated guests. The room offers natural light, beautiful surrounds, flexibility and catering for a plethora of needs.

Room hire

• Mackenzie Room hire - $2,200

• Marquee hire (10 x 20m) - $4,100

Included in room hire

• Boxed clothed bridal and cake table with skirting

• Napkins, linen, cutlery, glasses and cake knife

• Food and beverage attendants

• Sound system

• Data projector and screen if required

• Wireless microphone if required

• Customised floor plan to suit your needs

• Personalised menus

We also offer catering for off-site weddings. Please ask our wedding coordinator for more details.

Wedding accommodation

Inspired by the lake’s characteristic turquoise-hue, our villas offer a variety of accommodation, all with essential modern comforts. Timber and leather textures reflect the earthy tones of the Mackenzie country, while moods are reflected in the calming blue waters across the foothills of the Southern Alps.

We offer competitive rates for your wedding guests and have a range of options to suit your requirements and budget. From a beautifully appointed Deluxe Hotel Room to a luxurious One, Two or Three Bedroom Lake View Villa, your guests will relax in style.

Canapé menuThe personalised canapé menu is based on the recommendation of 4 canapés per person.

From $18 per person for 30 minutes of canapés.

GF = Gluten Free V= Vegetarian

Cold selection

Bruschetta with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil (V)

Trio of dips with freshly baked bread (V)

Potato rosti with seared Morelea beef and wholegrain mustardmayonnaise

Corn and coriander cakes with Thai prawns

Cold smoked high country salmon on potato cake with chive raita

Grilled halloumi cheese on crostini with Barkers chutney

Cold smoked high country salmon with cucumber and lime creamfriache

Hot selection

Spanish style Havoc pork meat balls with chilli and

coriander dipping sauce

Hot smoked high country salmon on crostini

Chicken satay with spicy peanut and chilli sauce (GF)

Thai fish cakes with sweet and tangy sauce

Falafels with Clearwater organic yoghurt and lime (V)

Arancini balls with goats cheese (GF/V)

Vegetable samosas with dipping sauce (V)

Vegetable spring rolls with dipping sauce (V)

Sautéed Morelea beef with spring onion in wonton cases

Buffet menuPersonalised menus can be made available upon request. Seasonal menu subject to change.$70 per person

GF = Gluten Free V= Vegetarian

Choose two meats:

Roast Havoc pork

Slow roasted sirloin

Baked Havoc ham

Roasted Balmoral Estate leg of lamb

Choose three vegetables:

Potato Gratin

Freshly steamed vegetables

Broccoli and cauliflower Momay

Honey roasted kumura

Thyme roasted pumpkin

Chickpea and eggplant moussaka

Choose one fish or chicken dish:

Oven baked salmon with sautéed leek

Chicken pasta in chardonnay cream sauce

Choose four salads:

Potato and onion salad

Apple slaw

Waldorf salad

Traditional caesar salad

Greek salad

Tossed leaf salad

Tomato, cucumber and feta salad

Pasta salad

Selection of platters

Cold meat platter with cured ham, salami and pastrami

Seafood platter with shrimp, mussels and calamari

Desserts

Pavlova with fresh cream and kiwifruit

Chocolate dipped profiteroles with custard

Cheesecake

Fruit salad

Apple and pear crumble with custard sauce

Plated menuGF = Gluten Free V= Vegetarian

3 course menuSelect two entrée, two main and two dessert - $75 per person

Entrée

Seafood chowder with garlic croutons

Smoked chicken and avocado salad with roasted cashews andraspberry and Dijon mustard vinaigrette (GF)

Balmoral Estate lamb loin lightly spiced with citrus couscous andminted Clearwater yoghurt

Caramelised red onion tart with Waitaki Welsh cheese, watercressand basil vinaigrette (V)

Chef's choice of vegetable soup served hot or cold (V,GF)

Smoked High Country salmon caesar salad

Asian style prawns with crispy salad and coconut dressing

Rare Morelea beef on mushroom risotto with roasted redcapsicum and black truffle oil

Zucchini and potato frittata accompanied by Barker's chutney (V,GF)

Havoc pork pancetta with broccoli, almond and Talbot bluecheese cream

2 course menuSelect two entrée and two main or two main and two dessert -$65.50 per person

Plated menu (continued)GF = Gluten Free V= Vegetarian

Mains

Braised beef cheek in pinot noir with buttermilk mashed potatoand onion jam

Havoc pork loin stuffed with prunes and orange, smoked kumuraand chardonnay and herb cream sauce (GF)

Roasted coconut crumbed blue cod with saffron risotto and freshlime mango salsa (GF)

Balmoral Estate rack of lamb with potato and kumura gratin, greenbeans and gremolata

Eye fillet beef with portobello mushroom, potato cake and Musterred jus

Marinated High Country salmon with potato rosti and rocket salad(GF)

Chickpea and eggplant moussaka with homemade tomato sauceand shaved parmesan (V)

Baked stuffed onion filled with zesty couscou, roasted vegetablesand beetroot relish (V)

Dessert

Sticky date pudding smothered in butterscotch sauce and vanillabean ice cream

New York style baked cheesecake with berry compote andchantilly cream

Vanilla bean pannacotta served with fresh strawberries andtoasted almonds (GF)

Red wine poached pears with Clearwater organic yoghurt andhoney roasted walnuts (GF)

White and dark chocolate terrine with cognac infused apricotsand minted cream

Mini pavlova with fresh fruit salad and berry coulis (GF)

Profiteroles filled with orange custard, rich chocolate sauce andpraline

Orange and almond cake with orange syrup and toasted coconut(GF)

Please note, all prices include GST and are subject to change.

Sparkling and white wines

Champagne

Moet and Chandon $155

Methode Traditionelle

Lindauer $50The Maker $42Nautilus Vintage Rose $90Nautilus Estate Cuvee $90

Chardonnay

The Maker $39Pencarrow $49Untamed Heart (unoaked) $54Greywacke $72

Sauvignon Blanc

The Springs $39Jules Taylor $55Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc $59.50

Aromatics

Camshom Riesling $56The Springs Riesling $39Aurum Pinot Gris $59The Springs Pinot Gris $39Desert Heart Rose $54

Beverage menu (continued)

Merlot, Cabernet Merlot and Blend

Maker Merlot $39Alfa Domus Merlot Cabernet $54Yalumba 'The Cigar' Cabernet Sauvig $72Matawhero Merlot $59

Pinot Noir

The Springs Pinot Noir $39Judge Rock Venus $52Aurum $72Rippon Pinot Noir $120

Shiraz

Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz $59Alpha Domus 'The Bamstormer' Syrah $65

Beer and non-alcoholic beverages

Tap beer

Peppers own Tussock Gold Lager $8.50

International

Heineken $9Corona $9Asahi $9

New Zealand

Steinlager Mild (2.5%) $8.50Steinlager Pure $8.50Speight's Gold Medal Ale $8.50Speight's Old Dark $8.50Tuatara-Pilsner $9Isaac Cider $9

Non- alcoholic

Antipodes sparkling or still 500ml $6.50Antipodes sparkling or still 1L $11Bundaberg Ginger Beer $6.50Soft drinks $4.50Fruit Juices $5

Preferred suppliers

Image courtesy of Emily Adamson

Celebrants

Caroll Simox

Phone: (03) 680 6607

Church of the Good Shephard

Phone: (03) 685 8389

Photographers

Simply Inspired - Bev Bell

Phone: (02) 7458 3865

High Country Images - Michele Alan

Phone: (03) 685 8190

Florists

Tekapo Flowers - Hannah Braid

Phone: + 64 2797 73822

Email: flowers@twe.nz

Cake makers

Designer Cakes - Tracy Johnson

Phone: (03) 689 5557

Hair and makeup

Stacey Karton

Phone: (021) 584 900

Decorations

Tekapo Weddings - Jane Staley

Phone: (02) 7434 4445

Email: info@twe.nz

Wedding cars

Web: www.luxurychauffers.co.nz

Contact us

I hope this information has been useful to you. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or wish to make abooking.

Warmest regardsArvind KumarFood and Beverage Manager

Phone: 03 680 7000Email: arvind.kumar@peppers.co.nz

Image courtesy of Emily Adamson

PeppersHotels

State Highway 8Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand

Phone: (04) 3680 7000peppers.co.nz/bluewater

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