Conference & Events

Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: FANDB@DISTINCTIONCHRISTCHURCH.CO.NZ +64 (03) 377 7000

Introduction Distinction Christchurch Hotel is based in the heart of Christchurch and boasts a beautiful city setting, where your delegates can relax in the Square for morning/afternoon tea or lunch. With three separate on-site conference rooms available, rooms include the Cathedral North room with a great view of the Square and plenty of natural light, Cathedral South, the perfect space for a workshop and training session, and the Worcester meeting room with large windows that overlook the city, great for smaller meetings and conferences. Distinction Christchurch, an eleven story 4.5-star hotel that offers 179 elegant, air-conditioned hotel rooms including 3 floors of brand new Superior Rooms and Suites. Our rooms are designed to suit everyone from business travelers requiring spacious, contemporary accommodation out-fitted with the latest technology and travelers seeking a place to relax and unwind after a day exploring Canterbury’s vibrant attractions. Distinction Hotels are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, so our manner is down-to-earth and completely focused on your needs. With your own experienced Conference Specialist, dedicated team, a great selection of food and beverages, you can be assured that everything will be taken care of and we will put together an unforgettable conference for your delegates.

Conference Facilities The Cathedral North & South combined comfortably caters for 150 delegates theatre style or 120 for a sit-down banquet. The room can be partitioned into two separate function spaces, each with:

- Flexible lighting system - Data projector & screen - Large pre-function area with views across Cathedral Square, ideal for cocktail events - Ultra-fast, complimentary & unlimited Wi-Fi

Room Area sq meters

Theatre Style

Classroom Style

Banquet Style

Cocktail/ Standing

Cathedral North

88 80 30 70 80

Cathedral South

96 80 30 60 80

Cathedral North &

South

184 150 80 120 150

Worcester Room

55 40 20 40 40

CONFERENCE PACKAGES Full day package $70.00 per person

Arrival tea & coffee

Morning tea

Lunch

Afternoon tea

Venue fee

Data projector & screen

Notepads & pens

Water

Half day package $62.00 per person

Arrival tea & coffee

Morning or afternoon tea

Lunch

Venue fee

Data projector & screen

Notepads & pens

Water

Packages are based on a minimum of 20 delegates *Taylor made packages available

Conference Room Hire Cathedral North Full day - $400.00 Half day - $300.00 Cathedral South Full day - $400.00 Half day - $300.00 Cathedral North & South Full day - $650.00 Half day - $550.00 Worcester Meeting Room Full day - $400.00 Half day - $300.00 *Non-catered fees apply

Audio & Visual Equipment

Data Projector - 4000 lumens HD Projector $155 .00

5000 lumens HD Projector $180.00

(Complimentary data projector with day delegate package)

Screen – Complimentary

Whiteboard & Flipchart with A1 paper & markers – Complimentary (Limited availability)

Medium PA System - $150.00

Cabled Microphone - $30.00

Wireless Handheld or Lapel Microphone Kit $60.00

Wireless Headset Microphone Kit $70.00

*All rates are inclusive of GST Technical support is charged at a rate of $60.00 +GST per hour

Catering Selection Morning & Afternoon Tea

Morning Tea

Savoury selection (Please select one)

Club sandwich (GF,DF,V)

Baked ham & cheese croissant

Scrambled eggs with cheese on English muffin

Smoked salmon mousse on toasted mini bagel

Cinnamon French toast with maple syrup and

berry compote

Sausage roll with tomato sauce

Selections of quiches (chicken, beef, vegetable)

Sweet selection (Please select one)

Palmier dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar

Morning scones with jam and whipped cream

Yogurt and berry parfait with homemade muesli

Selection of cookies (GFO)

Fruit salad in the cup (GF,V)

Berry smoothie

Friand

Afternoon tea

Savoury selection (Please select one)

Spinach & Halloumi in filo wrap (V)

Chilled avocado soup, olive oil (GF,V)

Beetroot and whipped feta cheese on baguette

with cherry tomato (GFO,V)

Crispy Fish finger with wasabi mayonnaise

Mini Black Angus beef burger, swiss cheese and

caramelized shallot (GFO)

Lebanese spiced minced beef stuffed in pitta

bread (GFO)

Sweet selection (Please select one)

Scones jam & cream

Blueberry muffin

Apple and cinnamon tart

Caramel and double chocolate brownies (GFO)

Selection of homemade cookies (GFO)

Seasonal fruit platter (GFO)

Add an item $4.00 each

Light Lunch Menu

Salads (Select two)

Chicken Caesar salad

Greek salad with feta, olives, cucumber dressed with olive oil lemon. (GF, V)

Canterbury new potatoes salad with gherkins capers and chive mayo. (GF, V)

Mesclun tomato & cucumber (Gf, V)

Mains (Select three)

Butter chicken with saffron rice, minted yogurt. (GF)

Pumpkin, grilled capsicum, feta cheese & filo pie (GFO)

Moroccan spiced chicken with baby spinach and couscous

Asian style tofu stir fry rice noodles with pak choy (GFO)

Chili pork belly salad with mung beans, pak choy & fried shallots (GFO)

Lamb kofta with coriander and mint yoghurt (GF)

Dessert (Select two)

Tiramisu

Fresh fruit platter (GF)

Berry cheesecake

Chocolate mud cake & vanilla mascarpone

Eton mess (GF)

Vanilla crème brule with mini shortbread (GFO)

Selection of juice

Canape Menu

Package 1: 2 hot & 2 cold items per person $20.00

Package 2: 3 hot & 3 cold items per person $28.00

Package 3: 4 hot & 4 cold items per person $35.00

Cold

Thai rice paper roll (V,VE,GF)

Cured salmon with citrus crème cheese & salmon caviar (GFO)

Prosciutto, blue cheese & fig chutney on croutes (GFO)

Pistachio rolled goats cheese on pumpernickel (GFO,V)

Chicken & pistachio roulade with sweetcorn mousse on ciabatta crisp (GFO)

Selection of sushi with condiments (GF,VO)

Cured lamb on mint crostini with tomato chili jam

Mini caprese on skewers (GF,V)

Hot

Pork & coriander wonton with nahm jim

Leek & ricotta arancini with tomato chili jam (V)

Cauliflower fritter with coriander chutney

Spiced lamb, currant & mint yoghurt (GF)

Warm mozzarella and red onion tart (V)

Mini beef sliders

Spiced quinoa potato cake with coriander & mint chutney (GF,V)

Distinction cottage pie

Beverage Packages

Standard: $20.00 per person – 1 Hour / Premium: $25.00 per person – 1 Hour

Standard: $30.00 per person – 2 Hour / Premium: 35.00 per person – 2 Hour

Standard: $45.00 per person – 3 Hour / Premium: 55.00 per person – 3 Hour

Standard Package

Wine Selection (Marlborough NZ)

Lake Chalice The Nest Sauvignon Blanc

Lake Chalice The Nest Pinot Gris

Lake Chalice The Nest Chardonnay

Lake Chalice The Nest Rose of Pinot Noir

Lake Chalice The Nest Merlot

Champagne

Armand De Chambray Blanc de blanc Brut,

Burgundy, France

Beers

Tiger Lager (on tap) 400ml

Monteith’s Bohemian Pilsner (on tap) 400ml

Steinlager Classic (330ml)

Ciders

Sommersby Apple Cider

Sommersby Black Berry Cider

Soft Drinks

Coke 330ml

Sprite 330ml

Juice - Orange, Apple, Cranberry or Pineapple

Premium Package

Wine Selection

Melton Estate Sauvignon Blanc Canterbury NZ

Brookfields Pinot Gris Hawkes Bay, NZ

Growers Mark Chardonnay, Gisborne NZ

Madam Sass Pinot Noir Central Otago NZ

Lake Chalice The Nest Merlot, Marlb. NZ

Champagne

Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NZ, France

Beers

Tiger Lager (on tap) 400ml

Emmerson’s 1812 IPA (on tap) 400ml

Heineken (330ml)

Corona (355ml)

Ciders

Sommersby Apple Cider

Sommersby Black Berry Cider

Soft Drinks

Coke 330ml

Sprite 330ml

Juice - Orange, Apple, Cranberry or Pineapple

Set Menu Options

The Classic - $42.00 per person

Artisan breads & New Zealand butter

Entrée

Soup of the Day (GF,V)

Roasted tomato & basil soup

Or

Garden Salad (GF,DF,V)

Mesclun lettuce, radish, cherry tomato, quinoa & lemon dressing

Mains

Pan Seared Salmon (GF,DFO)

Leek fricassee, broccolini & tomato

Or

Herb braised chicken breast (GF)

Cauliflower & sweetcorn risotto, scallion, baby beetroot chips & thyme jus

Or

Pumpkin Gnocchi

In creamy sauce, baby spinach and saved parmesan

Dessert

Berry cheesecake (V)

Chantilly cream & vanilla ice cream

Or

Seasonal fruit salad (V)

Berry sorbet

Freshly brewed tea and coffee

The Sumptuous - $55.00 per person

Artisan breads & New Zealand butter

Entrée

Butternut Squash Veloute (GF,V)

With crème fraiche

Or

Spinach & Feta Salad (GF,V)

Caramelized walnut, poached pear, balsamic reduction

Mains

Canterbury Sirloin (GF,DFO)

Thyme roasted tomato, baby vegetables, potato gratin & thyme jus

Or

Herb Braised Chicken Breast (GF)

Cauliflower & sweetcorn risotto, scallion, baby beetroot chips & thyme jus

Or

Truffle Risotto (V)

Shaved parmesan & mix leaves

Desserts

Berry cheesecake (V)

Almond biscotti

Or

Tiramisu (V)

Freshly brewed tea and coffee

The Grand - $69.00 per person

Artisan breads & New Zealand butter

Entrée

Leek & potato soup (GF, V)

With parsley oil

Or

Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad (GF, V)

Caramelized walnut, poached pear, balsamic reduction.

Mains

Pan seared North Canterbury Duck Breast (GF) Orange carrot puree, maple syrup glazed parsnips & broccolini

topped with beetroot Jus

Or

Grilled Silver Fern Farm Beef Rib-eye (GF) Duck fat & thyme roasted potatoes, steamed baby vegetables

Or

Butternut Squash & Ricotta Tortellini

Beetroot & orange broth, pumpkin crisp and micro parsley

Desserts

Pistachio & honey panna cotta with berry compote (GF) Or

Thyme infused crème brulee

Freshly brewed tea and coffee

Buffet Dinner Menu Selection $59.00 per person

Artisan Breads with New Zealand Butter

Choice of Soup (Select one)

Roasted butternut squash & nutmeg with crème fraiche (V)

Vegetable Minestrone soup

Seafood chowder (S)

Cream of carrot & coriander

Smoked sage & potato soup with crispy bacon

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Choice of salads (Select four)

Potato & bacon salad in honey mustard dressing (GF)

Waldorf salad, apple walnut and apricot (GF)

Beetroot & blue cheese with mandarin segment (GF)

Mixed green salad with a selection of dressing (GF)

Roasted butternut squash & Moroccan couscous, honey lemon vinaigrette

Greek salad, feta, olives & cucumber, red onion and oregano dressing (GF)

Roasted cumin kumara & carrot salad maple vinaigrette (GF)

Dressed red cabbage raisins & toasted walnut in light mayonnaise (GF)

Mediterranean chickpea salad, lemon and olive oil (GF)

Wild rice, quinoa pumpkin seeds with herb dressing(GF)

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Selection of cold cuts – salami, pastrami, ham & smoked chicken with condiments (GF)

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Choice of Mains (Select three)

Roast beef sirloin with veal jus (GF,DF)

Pork loin braised cabbage & apple with pork crackling

Braised beef daube (GF,DF)

Market fish with Thai coconut sauce and steamed rice (GF,DF)

Lemon Chicken with olives and sundried tomato (GF)

Chicken cacciatore

Rosemary roasted New Zealand lamb leg with mint jus

Vegetarian (Please select one)

Truffle macaroni & cheese (V)

Spinach & feta ravioli with tomato basil sauce (V)

Pumpkin & ricotta tortellini in Alfredo sauce

Potato gnocchi, baby spinach, sundried tomato in basil pesto& olive oil

Vegetables (All included)

Roasted rosemary & garlic potatoes (V)

Medley of seasonal vegetables

Desserts (Select three)

Selection of cheesecake and gateaux

Coconut & mango sago

Pavlova with whipped cream

Bread pudding, sultanas and shredded coconut

Sticky date pudding with rich caramel sauce

Fruit salad (Included)

Selection of Tea & Coffee