Function Menus
You’ll find something for everyone on the menu, and if you can’t decide what to have, try one of our renowned plank platters.
Dinner Set Menu 1
$65 - 2 courses / $82 - 3 courses
Artisan baked bread, black garlic butter on arrival
Small plates to share
Polenta fries with lime salt and salsa verde
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Satay sticky cauliflower with cucumber and sesame
Mains
Fiddlesticks fish market fish, seasonal produce complementing the catch and our imagination
or
Chicken salad mesclun, peach, walnut, raspberry, feta
or
Canterbury lamb shoulder lemon hummus, tabbouleh, garlic toum, jus
or
Tomato saffron risotto basil, parmesan, feta
Comes with Fiddlesticks duck fat roast potatoes
Dessert
Strawberry daiquiri parfait, mango gel, coconut sorbet, toasted coconut
or
Chocolate torte, saffron honey ice cream, sour cherry
gf - gluten free / df - dairy free / v - vegan / vg - vegetarian
Dinner Set Menu 2
$69 - 2 courses / $87 - 3 courses
Artisan baked bread, black garlic butter on arrival
Small plates to share
Polenta fries with lime salt and salsa verde
Satay sticky cauliflower with cucumber and sesame
Cured salmon, green pesto, blistered tomato salsa
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Mains
Fiddlesticks fish market fish, seasonal produce complementing the catch and our imagination
or
Tomato saffron risotto, parmesan, feta
or
Canterbury lamb shoulder, lemon hummus, tabbouleh, garlic toum, jus
or
200g NZ prime beef fillet, sautéed gourmet potatoes, seasonal greens, mint butter, jus, served medium rare
Comes with Fiddlesticks duck fat roast potatoes
Dessert
Trust the chef as he creates and delivers a delectable inspired dessert
Your taste buds will not be disappointed
gf - gluten free / df - dairy free / v - vegan / vg - vegetarian
Lunch Set Menu 1
$59.5 - 2 courses / $76 - 3 courses
Artisan baked bread, black garlic butter on arrival
Small plates to share
Chicken liver parfait, cranberry butter, Turkish flat bread
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Satay sticky cauliflower with cucumber and sesame
Mains
Fiddlesticks fish market fish and seasonal produce that complements the catch and our imagination
or
Braised lamb burger, plum chutney, brie cheese, greens, fries
or
Tomato saffron risotto, basil, parmesan, feta
Dessert
Chocolate torte, saffron honey ice cream, sour cherry
or
Strawberry daiquiri parfait, mango gel, coconut sorbet, toasted coconut
gf - gluten free / df - dairy free / v - vegan / vg - vegetarian
Lunch Set Menu 2
$67 - 2 courses / $82 - 3 courses
Small plates to share
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Cured salmon, green pesto, blistered tomato salsa
Satay sticky cauliflower with cucumber and sesame
Mains
Chicken salad, mesclun, peach, walnut, raspberry, feta
or
Fiddlesticks fish market fish and seasonal produce that complements the catch and our imagination
or
200g NZ prime beef fillet, sautéed gourmet potatoes, seasonal greens, mint butter, jus
or
Tomato saffron risotto, basil, parmesan, feta
Dessert
Strawberry daiquiri parfait, mango gel, coconut sorbet, toasted coconut
or
Chocolate torte, saffron honey ice cream, sour cherry
gf - gluten free / df - dairy free / v - vegan / vg - vegetarian
Tasting Platters
A selection of our tasters, served in a platter style and perfect to share
Platter Option 1 - $99
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Satay sticky cauliflower with cucumber and sesame
Cured salmon, green pesto, blistered tomato salsa
Polenta fries with lime salt and salsa verde
Platter Option 2 - $79.5
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Artisan baked bread, black garlic butter
Polenta fries with lime salt and salsa verde
Satay sticky cauliflower with cucumber and sesame
Platter Option 3 - $72
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken,” gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Artisan baked bread, black garlic butter
Savoury popcorn, and jalapeño spiced nuts
Polenta fries with lime salt and salsa verde
Additional Plates
Suitable to offer alongside platters:
Artisan baked bread19
black garlic butter
F.F.C. “Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken24
gochujang, pickled ginger, Japanese mayo
Satay sticky cauliflower21
with cucumber and sesame
Chicken liver parfait21
cranberry butter, Turkish flat bread
Cured salmon24
green pesto, blistered tomato salsa
Polenta fries16
with lime salt and salsa verde
French fries13.5
Japanese mayo, ketchup
Fiddlesticks duck fat roast potatoes13
rosemary, garlic
gf - gluten free / df - dairy free / v - vegan / vg - vegetarian
Functions FAQ
Fiddlesticks is a distinctive centrally located restaurant and bar providing an inviting atmosphere, offering guests exceptional food and service.
We can cater for the individual diner through to groups for sit down dinner or drinks & nibbles in the bar area.
We can cater for:
- Corporate events
- Company socials
- Leaving drinks
- Reunions
- Engagement parties
- Christmas functions
- Products launches
- Breakfast meetings
- Major sporting events
We are happy to discuss and accommodate whatever type of function you are planning. If you have a larger group, talk to us about exclusive use of our bar and/or restaurant. (Note – minimum spend and numbers apply).
Please see our function set menu options for all the set menus available with different amounts of courses and price points.
Cash Bar – Served from the bar.
Bar Tab – Served from the bar, or from your table.
Flexibility is yours. Guests can charge onto a nominated credit card or place a specified dollar amount against a Bar Tab. Once this amount is reached, your guests can then pay their own way. You can also specify the beverage selection available on your Bar Tab.
Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar plays an automatic play list mix of Pub / Chart / Lounge Music depending on the time of day. Please consult the Functions Coordinator for any additional music enquiries.
You are very welcome to bring your own cake for special occasions. We will provide you with storage, utensils & plates for you to cut & serve. Our cake service fee of $25 per cake.
Please let our team know if you would like to bring a cake.
Open every day 9am till late.
Full menu served from 11am, or from 9am for brunch on weekends.
Fiddlesticks is the perfect place to kick back and unwind in the heart of our city.
Fiddlesticks is centrally located in the heart of the city and has plenty of street parking in the area.
We also have 2 carparking buildings within 2 minutes walk;
If you still have any queries, feel free to organise an on-site meeting with our Functions Co-ordinator.
Hours
Monday - Friday
menus available from
Breakfast 9am, Lunch 11am, Dinner 5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays
Brunch from 9am, Dinner from 5pm




What they say
Pleasant surprise
After a very disappointing meal the night before Fiddlesticks was a lovely surprise. The venue, staff, service and quality of food was everything you would expect from a top class venue. It was a lovely way to spend a Father’s Day brunch, thank you.More
Fiddlesticks Does Not Disappoint
Fiddlesticks was a rainy evening in Canterbury perch that did not disappoint. The restaurant/bar was selected because seafood was on the menu. And, there were 3 main dishes to choose from. The midwek special was unusual -- Hake with prawns and calamari in a marinara sauce, which was surprisingly delicious as was the Akaroa salmon. the steak was yummy too. And all accompanied by a 2º pinot noir from Otago that was quite fine too. Dessert of homemade maple almond and carrot cake ice cream most sweetly was the perfect finish.
Good food, good atmosphere.
We had bar service ordering a Braised lamb burger and the pea spinach and feta risotto. Both thoroughly enjoyed our meals while also enjoying a glass of red in the warm and cozy atmosphere. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend.More
Great food
Delicious food and very friendly staff. We ordered the lamb and salmon, fresh and well cooked. The wine was also very good.
Fiddlesticks Dinner Review
My wife her brother and his wife and I dined at Fiddlesticks on Wednesday 12th evening for my wife’s birthday. The service was outstanding and we all thoroughly enjoyed our evening there. The food was - as always - next level and we couldn’t fault anything that night. Although we hadn’t been there for a few months the new menu was comprehensive and catered for all tastes. The wait staff were very knowledgeable and very prompt and very polite with their service. This is our most preferred venue to dine in in the city and. We will be back again soon for another celebratory evening Please pass in our grateful thanks to the staff for their service and to chef and team for fantastic meals Thanks and we look forward to going back again soon
Favorite restaurant in Christchurch!
This is a fine-dining house with a very relaxed, pub-like vibe and we had a WONDERFUL dinner here! Unlike many restaurants in NZ, Fiddlesticks serves normal-size portions (most restaurants we visited served enough for 2 or 3)! My fish Main was served with roasted whole carrots and beetroot hummus … and a feta emulsion that still makes my mouth water! Our server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Oh, and their house wine was delish!
Nice upscale environment with delicious food
The chorizo and jalapeño hash with egg and the salmon open faced sandwich with egg were wonderful. They had great drink deals as well for a more boozy lunch!More
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