Artisan Catering, Queenstown NZ

30/09/2025

Meet Jilly our Operations Manager! ✨

From the UK, Jilly has called New Zealand home for the past 20 years. Known as “Jilly of all trades,” she wears many hats to keep Artisan Catering running smoothly — from managing enquiries as they come in, to coordinating operations and keeping everything on track behind the scenes. When she’s not juggling it all, she’s a tiny house owner, animal lover, and proud mum to our office mascot, Mr Darcy the Jack Russell 🐾

Have a catering enquiry? Reach out, Jilly’s got it covered!

27/09/2025

Chef de Partie
Location: Queenstown

Busy catering business!

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our busy catering team on a fixed term contract from October to the end of April 2026.

What we offer:
• Full-time position (prep & event days)
• Opportunity to work on amazing events, weddings and high-profile functions
• Work closely with our Head Chef and Sous Chef, honing your skills in a fast-paced, professional environment

Requirements:
• Must have a valid work visa
• Senior Chef experience of 3 years plus
• Team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Great remuneration, great team and environment

If you’re ready to take your culinary career to the next level and thrive in a dynamic catering environment, we want to hear from you!

Email [email protected] your CV and cover letter.

23/09/2025

From elegant weddings to any type of special event, our canapés are crafted to impress. Each one is designed to look beautiful, taste incredible, and pair perfectly with a glass in hand.

Whether it’s a stylish cocktail party, a corporate celebration, or the most important day of your life, our team will create the perfect menu to suit your occasion💫

12/09/2025

For me, dessert is where cooking becomes closest to art. It is colour, texture, balance, and illusion — sugar spun into glass, fruit shaped into jewels, chocolate polished into mirror. Dessert is a canvas where memory and imagination meet 👌

26/08/2025

Meet Dani – our incredible Events Manager! ✨

Originally from Germany’s beautiful Black Forest area, Dani has called Queenstown home for the past 8 years. With a passion for people, stunning locations, and all the behind-the-scenes logistics, she loves nothing more than turning big ideas into unforgettable moments! Calm, detail-driven and endlessly organised, Dani makes sure every celebration runs seamlessly 💫

Ready to start planning yours? We’d love to hear from you!

20/08/2025

Gather. Feast. Savour.

Discover our brand-new private dining packages, and let Head Chef Alberto take you on a culinary journey through the best seasonal produce Central Otago has to offer!

💌 Find out more via the link in bio

11/08/2025

Great food deserves great drinks🍸

We offer curated wine pairings, signature cocktails and full beverage service - so you don't have to lift a finger!

Now booking for 2026 events 🥂

10/08/2025

Private chef? Tick. Sommelier? Tick. Plating so pretty you’ll take a photo first? Always.

We’re here for your kind of special - link in bio 💌

08/08/2025

Because sometimes dessert deserves its own spotlight…

Let us plan your dream menu — spring dates filling fast! 🍓

05/08/2025

We are hiring - Sous Chef!

Location: Queenstown, NZ
Employment Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
Contract Dates: October 14th, 2025 – End of April 2026

Artisan Catering is seeking a talented and reliable Sous Chef to join our close-knit team for the upcoming event season. Based in stunning Queenstown, you’ll work across a wide range of private events, weddings, and corporate functions helping us deliver fresh, seasonal, beautifully presented food that makes an impact.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, lead the team during service, and ensure quality and consistency across all menus. This is a full-time, fixed-term role ideal for someone with strong culinary skills, a calm presence under pressure, and a genuine love of food and hospitality.

👨‍🍳Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head Chef in the preparation, ex*****on, and presentation of all event menus

Oversee kitchen staff and delegate tasks during prep and service

Maintain a high standard of food quality, safety, and hygiene

Help manage stock, prep lists, and kitchen organisation

Step up to lead kitchen operations when required

Work on-site at a variety of venues, adapting to different kitchen setups and service styles

Collaborate with front-of-house and event managers for seamless service

👨‍🍳What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role

Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards

Excellent time management, leadership, and communication skills

A flexible, positive attitude and willingness to adapt to different event environments

Full availability from October 14th – end of April, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

A passion for good food, great teamwork, and delivering memorable experiences

👨‍🍳Why Join Us?
We’re a small team with big energy; passionate about food, people, and the magic that happens when events come together just right. With a supportive kitchen culture, varied work, and some of the region’s best venues on our books, this is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, good-vibes-only team. Send your CV to [email protected]

28/07/2025

Weddings are personal, and we think the menu should be too!

Let’s create something special together 🥂 enquire via the link in bio.

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16/07/2025

The kind of dishes that make guests go quiet for a sec…

Not your average event catering — we bring the flavour, the finesse, and the wow!

✨ Planning something special?

Let's chat! https://bit.ly/4d7FasN

Queenstown caterers Artisan Catering brings together award-winning cuisine with exceptional service to create truly memorable occasions.