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Sunday 28th April 2019
Christchurch
Charity
LuncheonORDER OF EVENTS LOT 1 THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE 2500–3000
F rench Champagne and Sturia caviar tasting for 12 guests at
12:00pm Champagne and mingling on arrival in the courtyard Maison Vauron with Jean-Christophe Poizat. RRP 1800.
12:30pm Welcome – MC Kerry McIvor, Hosts Sid and Chand Sahrawat Bookings are subject to availability, valid for 12 months from auction date.
12:40pm Guests seated
Canapés and six course lunch commences; menu designed and presented by LOT 2 YOUR KITCHEN RULES 6000–8000
the teams from Cassia, Sidart and Sid at The French Café private dining experience with Chef Ben Bayly in the privacy and
A PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE WITH
CHEF BEN BAYLY
Beverages supplied gratis with thanks to: comfort of your own home. Chef Ben Bayly will cook a three course
Wines from EuroVintage gourmet meal for up to 10 guests in your kitchen. A MONEY CAN’T
Beer from Hallertau
Enjoy the luxury of a fine restaurant in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Ben Bayly will
BUY EXPERIENCE.
create and serve a gourmet 3 course plated dinner for 10 guests in a private residence.
What better way to celebrate a special occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, corporate
event, family reunion or maybe you just want to get some friends together for a very special
dinner. Ben brings his wealth of experience to create an unforgettable experience for you and
your guests.
Ben spent many years working in a number of famed restaurants around the world including
Non-alcoholic cocktails from Seedlip
the likes of Fenix in Melbourne, Le Crique in Las Vegas, The Square & The Ledbury in London
and Restaurant Jean-Paul Jeunet, Atelier de Joel Robuchon in France. Back in NZ he was
Executive Chef at the iconic restaurant The Grove and Baduzzi before co-founding The Grounds
Bookings are subject to availability, valid for 12 months from auction date.
in Waitakere. He is also known for his judging on My Kitchen Rules, has been a guest chef on
Masterchef NZ and has taken out too many awards to list.
MAKE SURE YOU’RE READY TO BID FOR THIS PRICELESS EXPERIENCE!
Mineral water, tea and coffee from Vittoria
2:55pm Silent auction closes.
3:00pm Live Auction in the courtyard with auctioneer Nigel Shanks LOT 3 COOK LIKE A PROFESSIONAL 5000-6000
it out your kitchen with a ThermomixTM machine, every chef has one,
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With special guest speaker, Areeb Taimoori.
so should you. Thermomix will deliver it to your home and give you a
3:30pm Dessert. personal demonstration on its features.
4:00pm Lunch concludes.
S taub cookware is some of the best cast iron cookware in the world, enjoy
Silent Auction items available to view in the bar area (entrance). Staff will also be a seven piece set.
circulating throughout lunch and will take your silent auction bids.
et some of the best New Zealand chefs guide you with your own copy
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Please feel free to enjoy coffee or tea from the Vittoria coffee cart in the garden courtyard
of “The Great New Zealand Cookbook” produced by Murray Thom
at any point during or after the lunch.
and signed by Sid Sahrawat. And finally a copy of talented Chef Mark
Terms and conditions for Auctions Southon’s “Southon Cooking” cookbook. RRP 4600.
All auction items must be paid for on the day.
You must be over 18 year of age to bid for any auction items that include Alcohol.
LOT 4 MAMBO ITALIANO - AMANO 2500-3500
mano is about sharing our passion for hospitality. It’s about staying true
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LIVE AUCTIONS to our belief in provenance and sharing only seasonal, sustainable and
local produce from New Zealand growers and farmers. It’s about humble
service delivering rustic, Italian-inspired fare. It’s about providing a space
Following are the 14 lots we will be live auctioning this afternoon. Apart from our very for you to feel relaxed and connected to your food and its origin. A dining
special money can’t buy experiences each lot has a retail value attributed to it. On the experience for eight, either at the restaurant or in your private home.
right hand side you will see our estimate in blue. This estimate figure is the minimum A handcrafted menu with matched wines will be created for the group
amount we are hoping the item will sell for at the live auction so we can achieve our alongside Group Executive Chef Jo Pearson & Amano General Manager
target of $100,000 to go to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack on March 15. Natasha Parkinson. RRP 2000.
Bookings are subject to availability, valid for 12 months from auction date.LOT 5 COFFEE AND WINE 4000–5000 LOT 10 HANOI OR THAILAND... TASTE THEM IN AUCKLAND 1500–2000
It’s never too early for either coffee or wine. Make your coffee like a barista Comensa group offers you and up to 14 of your guests the choice of either
with your personal Faema commercial professional coffee machine, a the private room at Cafe Hanoi in Britomart or the private room at Saan in
selection of coffee beans and crockery courtesy of Vittoria coffee. Or if Ponsonby. RRP 1000.
you would rather start your day with wine, make it a double magnum of Excludes Friday or Saturday evenings. Valid to 30 June 2019. Subject to availability.
Chene Bleu Rosé 2017 courtesy of Kemp Wines, one of only two bottles in
New Zealand. RRP 3600.
Terms and conditions you must be over 18 years to bid for this item. LOT 11 MODERN CHINESE WITH AN ISLAND BREEZE... 1250–1500
rab seven of your besties and make your way to The Blue Breeze Inn for
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a shared dining experience for eight including cocktails, wine and beer
LOT 6 ESCAPE TO WAIHEKE 1200–1500 matching. Also includes a special Blue Breeze take home gift pack for
Enjoy a VIP four course lunch with wine pairing for four people at beautiful each guest. RRP 950.
Tantalus Vineyard in Waiheke. RRP 800. Subject to availability, must be used in one year.
Expires 21 March 2020.
LOT 12 COCKTAILS AND CURRY 7000–9000
LOT 7 CHEZ MEREDITH 5000–7000 ixologist Prateek Arora and Chef Sid Sahrawat spice things up in your
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J oin acclaimed Chef Michael Meredith and his partner Claire in his Miele home with welcome cocktails, a six course menu with wine matches for eight
kitchen at home for a private lunch for up to six guests. A MONEY CAN’T guests cooked by Chef Sahrawat. A MONEY CAN’T BUY EXPERIENCE.
BUY EXPERIENCE. Bookings are subject to availability, valid for 12 months from auction date.
edeemable from November 2019 onwards and subject to Michael’s availability.
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Valid until 31st Oct 2020.
LOT 13 EAST MEETS WEST 1250–1500
xperience the best of Asian cuisine with the smokiness of American
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LOT 8 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER 1000–1250 BBQ with a dining experience for eight people including cocktails and/
Luxury accommodation and dining experience at Craggy Range. or whiskey tasting at Parnell’s Woodpecker Hill. Also includes a special
Spend a night at one of the luxuriously appointed vineyard cottages Woodpecker take home gift pack for each guest. RRP 950.
located at the Giant’s Winery under Te Mata Peak, Hawke’s Bay and Subject to availability, must be used in one year.
enjoy a $100 credit in the winery restaurant where you will experience
world class cuisine that is paired perfectly to the Craggy Range wines by
Executive Chef Casey MacDonald. RRP 650. LOT 14 EAT FOR A YEAR IN AUCKLAND 3000–4000
Subject to availability, must be used in one year. selection of 12 of the best establishments will be at your fingertips to pick
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from every month. Date night is sorted for sure. Vouchers from the following;
Apero, Depot, Fed Deli, Giapo, Hello Beasty, La Fuente, Monsoon Poon, Paris
LOT 9 A DAY OF LUXURY 4000–6000 Butter, Phil’s Kitchen, Prego, Vivace and 1947 Eatery. RRP 2500.
ourtesy of Michael and Annette Dearth and SKYCITY’ s East Day Spa.
C Subject to availability, must be used before expiry date.
Four guests can head to Baduzzi for lunch, enjoy the delicious Italian
fare and beautiful wine selection. Then indulge in some pampering with
massages at East Day Spa. Finally end your day with dinner at one of
Auckland’s premium fine dining destinations, The Grove. RRP 3500
Bookings are subject to availability, valid for 12 months from auction date.SILENT AUCTIONS 10. Celebrate with Cibo RRP 900
Six course degustation dinner for six guests with a bottle of Tattinger NV
on arrival.
1. Get Fit RRP 995
The Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre in Newmarket - 12 month fitness 11. Know your Grapes RRP1000
membership. Kumeu River Winery experience. A guided tour behind the scenes at one of
New Zealand’s most highly regarded wineries, Kumeu River. The tour is for up
2. Take me Out Bag RRP 349 to six people and it will be hosted by a member of the Brajkovich family who
Kathryn Wilson handbag -Take me Out black Bag. have owned and operated the business since its inception in 1944. The tour
concludes with a private tasting of the current releases and some rare treats.
3. Feed Me Please RRP 730
12. Wine and Dine – 1 RRP 570
FED meal kit voucher for $100, No Shortcuts Gourmet
A Case of Moi (12) wines and a $300 Prego voucher.
Chutneys hamper, The Collective voucher for $130.
13. Wine and Dine – 2 RRP 630
4. Viaduct Delight RRP 300 A case of wine from Planet Wines (6 Montesole Vinieri Tauasi DOCG 2008
Monsoon Poon voucher $150, voucher for four people for 9 hole & 6 Teusner Salsa Rose 2015) and a $250 voucher to dine at Phil’s Kitchen.
mini golf at Holey Moley, followed by Giapo delights $100 voucher
14. Wine and Dine – 3 RRP 430
5. Gone Fishing RRP 420 Feral Lahai Sav 2015 (6) bottles from Kemp Fine Wines, a $100 Beastie
Don’t go fishing, just pop into the Auckland Fish Market and pick up Cafe and a $100 Giapo voucher.
today’s freshest catch, attend a cooking class and try some recipes at
home with their cookbook using a beautiful Furi knife. 15. Wine and Dine – 4 RRP 760
A Case (12) of Nautilus Pinot Noir from Negociants and $250 voucher from
6. Cook the Books RRP 550 1947 Eatery.
Three French Cookbooks from Cook the Books, with a $100 voucher
for a cooking class at Cook the Books and a beatuiful Peter Collis 16. A Night In RRP 460
platter from Kaolin. Winter is coming, grab a blanket and enjoy an artisan chocolate box
from Chocolate Tour, a magnum of Prophet’s Rock Homevineyard
Pinot Noir 2014 Central Otago and a Harney & Sons tea gift box.
7. Escape the City RRP 1000
Three course lunch or dinner matched with wines for six guests at Fabric
17. Staub cookware RRP 2200
Bistro in Hobsonville, Laurent Perrier on arrival with return ferry tickets
Staub cookware is some of the best cast iron cookware in the
from CBD provided, if required.
world, enjoy a seven piece set.
8. Your Own Library RRP 500 18. Hop to it RRP 500
Four signed cookbooks by Al Brown, also a copy of The Great New Love your beer? Then hop to Hallertau for lunch or dinner for four guests;
Zealand Cookbook, Alyson Gofton The Baker’s Companion, Megan May‘s includes a brewery tour.
The Unbakery and Little Bird Goodness.
BUY THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND COOKBOOK RRP 60
9. Chop Chop RRP 2450 uy one of 14 copies of The Great New Zealand cookbook donated by publisher
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Miyaki knives from Milly’s Kitchen and a Carve meat hamper, Murray Thom and signed by Sid Sahrawat who features in the book along with other
Lot 8 Olive Oil. New Zealand culinary legends like Peter Gordon, Ben Bayly, Michael Meredith, Tony Astle,
Tui Flower, Al Brown and Simon Wright. This book is a must have for every Kiwi home.We are grateful to the following sponsors for donating us with their products and services
Signature Press
Apatu Aqua / Bidfresh / Crystal Bay Foods / Dish Magazine
Eastherbrook Farms / Ennovation / Freshas / Glassware -Eurovintage and MacVine
Hancocks / Harney & Sons / Laundry Care / License Me -Liquor License / Lux
Productions - AV / Mark Southon / Miann / Michael Meredith / Moi Wines / Mondillo
Wines / Murray Thom / NZ Cuisine Limited / Out of the Dark / Premium Game
Restaurant Association / Sanford / Schupepe Tents
Thank you
Kerre McIvor for hosting the event and to
Nigel Shanks for running the auction as our auctioneer.
A special thanks to Pead PR for their invaluable support with
organising this event.
We are grateful to Areeb Taimoori for speaking on behalf of the
Muslim community.
And a big thank you to all our wonderful staff at Sid at The French Café,
Sidart and Cassia for volunteering their time to help.
To all the volunteers helping from the Auckland Hospitality community
and to all donors listed, its the tragic times of darkness that show us the
light and love in our hearts and we are extremely touched by everyones
generosity.
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