You make the request, we do the rest

Our Services

Special Events

-Weddings for 60 and below
-After Wedding day Lunch
-Bridal party Canapés hampers
-Wedding anniversary’s
-Hens parties
-Birthdays
-High tea
-Canapés (only for functions between 30-60)

Posh Picnics

-At Broadfields Gardens: 250 Selwyn Road 7678
-Entry to Broadfields gardens where you can wander the grounds in your own time.
-Set up styled picnic table & cushions, Platter box.
-BYO drinks
-2-30 people
-x1 table Available a day (atm) First in first served BOOK IN QUICK

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Corporate Events

-Morning tea
-Lunches
-Afternoon tea
-Buffet luncheon
-Lunchboxes
-Hot Soups

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Platters & Platter Tables

-I can create a visual feast or provide you with tantalising Mobile platters

– At your home or at a special event location.

Buffet Functions

-Catering for up to 60 people I can create a lovely Hot or cold luncheon or dinner

About Us

I am based in Springston, I provide catering to Selwyn, Canterbury and Christchurch specialising in catering to a wide degree of options with a small team alongside me. Nicky’s Boutique Catering offers special event catering, corporate catering, and posh picnics. I am a qualified, award-winning chef with 20 years of experience and have worked in many venues in New Zealand and overseas. I have turned my passion, skills, creativity and knowledge into my DREAM business and I can now share my creations with you. Over the past 5 years operating Nicky’s Boutique Catering I have applied that passion to build an unsurpassed reputation in event catering and setting the scene. I use only the freshest seasonal ingredients and try as much as I can to use quality local produce, delivering seamlessly to you delicious beautifully presented food. Our food is not overly complicated but made well and with love leaving you wanting to book again. We are passionate about creating menus to represent your special event.


-Hi Nicky,

Just wanted to say a big thank you for Saturday night. The food was amazing,

everyone thought it was great. You made my night so easy.

Once again thank you,

Penny Allen

-Dear Nicky,

A huge thank you for the most delicious lunch you had prepared for us …it was

fabulous and so beautifully presented as well…

Weren’t we so lucky with the weather as well …what a day to be in a beautiful

garden sipping French champagne & eating a delicious luncheon …

We, all, had a very special day…a memorable one …

Thank you again Nicky …

Cheers,

Leonie Morkane

Hi Nicky,

I’m just emailing to say your food was simply amazing again and everyone loves it!

You are amazing as is your food and I just wanted to once again recognise that

once again!

Again thank you xx

Vanessa Robinson

Hi Nicky – just wanted to say THANK YOU sooooo much for an awesome event on Wednesday.

Loved your Posh Picnic – everything was superb … set up, theming, food and service. 

Can’t thank you enough. Best wishes for developing your business. I have shared your contact details with all those who attended the event, 

Dallas

Meet Nicky- The Chef


My name is Nicky Ward, I am a proud mother of two children Lochie 5 and Ashley 3, married to my lovely supportive husband Jamie who also has his own landscaping design business (DWG Design Works Group). We are both doing our dream jobs and believe in hard work alongside a healthy amount of fun and relaxation. I love family, friends, mountain biking, fishing, outdoors, travel, New Zealand, gardening, flowers, anything french country style, crystal & antiques, gin, wine and anything that involves fun. I can’t live without coffee…(Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee). I have built my business from the ground up and feel it represents me, my passion for food, life and living the dream! I would love the opportunity to cook for you!