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Food Exchange Restaurant and Bar occupies the top floor of Novotel Christchurch Airport, where the outlook reaches across the runway precinct towards the Southern Alps. It is a named public dining room rather than an internal hotel service: external guests can reserve a table, and diners can have parking validated. The elevated setting gives an airport meal a clear sense of place, whether the visit begins with breakfast or stretches into dinner.

Breakfast takes a buffet approach, combining cooked staples such as eggs, bacon and freshly made omelettes with croissants, fruit, cheeses, juices, tea and coffee. Later in the day, the menu shifts to flexible plates that suit a quick stop or a fuller lunch. Steamed dumplings, brioche burgers, Caesar salad, blue cod and club sandwiches sit alongside corn-fritter tacos, seafood chowder, karaage chicken and Thai chicken noodle curry.

Dinner adds more composed starters and main courses. Halloumi is crusted with corn crumb and polenta, while a paneer kathi roll brings coriander chutney and spicy red pepper sauce. Charred octopus, seafood chowder, dumplings, karaage chicken and pancetta-wrapped duck-liver pate widen the opening choices before eggplant katsu, Akaroa salmon, mussels with garlic fried rice, confit duck leg and braised lamb shank.

A separate grill section allows diners to match lamb rack, beef fillet, porterhouse, ribeye or venison with a chosen potato, vegetable and sauce. Dessert moves from tonka-bean creme brulee and chocolate gateau to orange and mango cheesecake, chocolate fondant, sorbets and New Zealand cheeses. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices appear throughout, and a separate children's selection broadens its use to families alongside business dinners and travel-day gatherings.

Address: Food Exchange Restaurant and Bar, Novotel Christchurch Airport, 30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand

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Food Exchange Restaurant Menu

All Day

Available 10am–5pm. Dietary codes: GF = gluten free, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, VG = vegan, NF = nut free; codes ending in O indicate the option is available.

½ or 1 Dozen Steamed Dumplings
½ Dozen $14 / 1 Dozen $25

Chilli & Garlic Oil. vegan (N) / chicken / pork. DFVGON

Brioche Bun Burger
$27

Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Smoked Cheddar, Aioli, Fries. vegetarian / chicken / beef. add bacon $4. VOGFIO

Caesar Salad
$23

Bacon, Anchovies, Poached Egg, Parmesan, Focaccia. add prawns / chicken $10. VOGFIO

Blue Cod (Grilled or Battered)
$37

Chips, Seasonal Salad, Tartare, Ketchup. GFI

Toasted Club Sandwich
$25

Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Egg Mayo’, Fries. white bread / brown bread. VOGFIO

Corn Fritter Tacos
$34

Black Beans, Avocado Salsa, Sour Cream, Chilli Pepper Sauce. add prawns / chicken $10. VGFIVGO

Seafood Chowder
$26

Green Lip Mussels, Prawns, Salmon, Toasted Focaccia

Vermicelli Wrapped Prawn Cutlets
$28

Pickled Vegetable slaw, Maracuya aji Sauce, Herb Oil. GFIDF

Karaage Chicken
$24

Sticky Chilli Sauce, Crispy Shallots, Aioli & Seaweed. GFIDF

Black Pepper Mussels with Wok Fried Vegetables & Garlic Fried Rice
$35

GFIDF

Thai Chicken Noodle Curry
$36

Seasonal Asian Vegetables, Crispy Curry Leaves. DFGFI

Grilled Lamb Cutlet
$37

Kumara Rosti, Seasonal Vegetables, Red Wine Jus, Mint Jelly. GFIDF

All Day – Sides

Garden Leaves
$14

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pickled Shallots, Olives, French Dressing. VGDFGFI

Fries
$12

Garlic Mayo’. VGFI

Potato Wedges
$18

Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli. GFI

Garlic Bread
$15

VGFIO

All Day – Desserts & Cheese

Tonka Bean Crème Brûlée
$21

Pistachio Ganache, Dulce De Leche, Orange and Almond Crisp. GFIN

Chocolate Gâteau
$20

Kahlúa Chantilly, Berry Coulis. V

Baked Orange & Mango Cheesecake
$21

GFI

Apple Beignet
$19

Vanilla Ice Cream, Sauce Anglaise. GFI

Ice Cream & Sorbet – Three Scoops
$19

vanilla ice cream / chocolate ice cream / black doris plum ice cream / lemon sorbet / berry sorbet / feijoa sorbet. VGFIDFO

Artisan Cheese Selection
One cheese $19 / Two cheeses $24 / Three cheeses $28 / Four cheeses $35

Choice of New Zealand cheeses with crackers, nuts and chutney. Available cheeses: Barry’s Bay Havarti / Barry’s Bay Wood Smoked Cheddar / Whitestone Windsor Blue / Whitestone Chef’s Brie. VGFION

Dinner – Starters

Available 5pm–10pm.

Corn Crumb & Polenta Crusted Halloumi
$24

Spicy Avocado Crema & Mihiwaka Thyme Honey. VGFI

Kathi Roll
$23

Paneer, Capsicum, Onion, Coriander Chutney & Spicy Red Pepper Sauce. V

Seafood Chowder
$26

Green Lip Mussels, Prawns, Salmon, Toasted Focaccia

Charred Octopus
$28

Mojo Picon, Kumara Rosti, Chimichurri & Crumbled Chorizo. GFIDF

½ or 1 Dozen Steamed Dumplings
½ Dozen $14 / 1 Dozen $25

Chilli & Garlic Oil. vegan (N) / chicken / pork. DFVGON

Karaage Chicken
$24

Sticky Chilli Sauce, Crispy Shallots, Aioli & Seaweed. GFIDF

Pancetta Wrapped Duck Liver Pâté
$23

Port & Grape Chutney, Walnut Bread. NGFIO

Dinner – Mains

Available 5pm–10pm.

Corn Fritter Tacos
$34

Black Beans, Avocado Salsa, Sour Cream, Chilli Pepper Sauce. add prawns / chicken $10. VGFIVGO

Caesar Salad
$23

Bacon, Anchovies, Poached Egg, Parmesan, Focaccia. add prawns / chicken $10. VOGFIO

Eggplant Katsu
$36

Harissa, Cauliflower Puree, Whipped Goat Cheese, Tomato Salsa & Pickled Carrot, Cucumber & Radish. VGFI

Grilled Akaroa Salmon
$49

Cauliflower Skordalia, Charred Broccolini, Capers, Kale Crisp, Red wine & Beetroot Reduction and Lemon Gastrique. GFI

Thai Chicken Noodle Curry
$36

Seasonal Asian Vegetables, Crispy Curry Leaves. DFGFI

Black Pepper Mussels with Wok Fried Vegetables & Garlic Fried Rice
$35

GFIDF

Confit Duck Leg
$48

Smashed Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Carrot & Green Beans, Orange Glaze. GFIDF

Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine & Rosemary
$48

Truffle Mash & Baby Carrots. GFIO

Dinner – The Grill

Served with your choice of potato, vegetable & sauce.

Lamb Rack
$58

GFI

Beef Fillet 200g
$56

GFI

Porterhouse Steak 300g
$48

GFI

Ribeye Steak 250g
$52

GFI

Venison Flat Iron 200g
$45

GFI

Dinner – Sides

Garden Leaves
$14

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pickled Shallots, Olives, French Dressing. VGDFGFI

Charred Broccolini
$15

Manchego, Dukkah. VGFIN

Potato Wedges
$18

Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli. GFI

Fries
$12

Garlic Mayo’. VDFGFI

Garlic Bread
$15

VGFIO

Dinner – Desserts & Cheese

Tonka Bean Crème Brûlée
$21

Pistachio Ganache, Dulce De Leche, Orange and Almond Crisp. GFIN

Chocolate Gâteau
$20

Kahlúa Chantilly, Berry Coulis. V

Baked Orange & Mango Cheesecake
$21

GFI

Chocolate Fondant
$22

Tiramisu Gelato, Oreo Crumb, Plum & Tamarillo Compote, Honey Tuile. V

Ice Cream & Sorbet – Three Scoops
$19

vanilla ice cream / chocolate ice cream / black doris plum ice cream / lemon sorbet / berry sorbet / feijoa sorbet. VGFIDFO

Artisan Cheese Selection
One cheese $19 / Two cheeses $24 / Three cheeses $28 / Four cheeses $35

Choice of New Zealand cheeses with crackers, nuts and chutney. Available cheeses: Barry’s Bay Havarti / Barry’s Bay Wood Smoked Cheddar / Whitestone Windsor Blue / Whitestone Chef’s Brie. VGFION

Kids

Available 10am–10pm • One Main & One Dessert $17.50.

Spaghetti

Napoli Sauce, Cheese. V

Mini’ Margherita Pizza

V

Cheesy Nachos

Homemade Beans, Sour Cream. VGFI

Baked Market Fish

Fries or Roast Potato, Grilled Seasonal Vegetables. DFGFI

Chicken Nuggets

Fries, Green Leaves. GFI

Banana Split

Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce. VGFIO

Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae

Toppings – chocolate / caramel / berry. VGFIO

Bar Snacks

Roast Nuts, Five Spice
$12

VG, GFI, N

Fries, Garlic Mayo’
$12.50

V, DF, GFI

Margherita Pizza, Napoli Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil
$20

V, N, GFIO

½ or 1 Dozen Steamed Dumplings, Chilli & Garlic Oil
½ Dozen $13 / 1 Dozen $23

DF, VGO; vegan (N) / chicken / pork

Fried Chicken, Spicy Kewpie Mayo’, Crispy Garlic, Pickled Chilli
$22

GFI, DFO

Pancetta Wrapped Duck Liver Pâté, Port & Grape Chutney, Walnut Bread
$23

N, GFIO

Potato Wedges, Bacon, Cheese, Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli
$18

GFI

Garlic Bread
$15

V, GFIO

Charcuterie Platter – Continental Cuts, Gravlax, Cheese, Pickles, Crackers
$28

N, GFIO

Non-Alcoholic

Coffee
From $6
Tea: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint & Cinnamon, Jasmine, Rose & French Vanilla, Green
$5.50
Chai Latte, Hot Chocolate
$6.50
Water: Still, Sparkling (1L)
$12

Beer & Cider

Guest Tap New Zealand
425ml $14 / 570ml $18
Fortune Favours ‘The Adventurer’ Pilsner (5%) Wellington
425ml $14 / 570ml $18
Tiger ‘Crystal Ultra’ Low Carb’ (4.2%)
425ml $14 / 570ml $18
Heineken (5%)
425ml $13 / 570ml $17

Cocktails

Earthy Embrace
$22

Hayman’s ‘Sloe’ Gin, Port, Merlot Cabernet, Blueberry

Lavender 75
$22

Roots ‘Eco’ Dry Gin, Prosecco, Lavender Syrup

Golden Hour Descent
$22

Tried & True Vodka, Passionfruit, Butterscotch, Pineapple, Cranberry

Perfect Storm
$22

Mount Gay ‘Eclipse Gold’ Rum, Sailor Jerry ‘Spiced’ Rum, Bitters, Ginger Beer

Wine – Champagne & Sparkling

Mumm Brut France
$190
Veuve Clicquot Brut France
$195
Cloudy Bay ‘Pelorus’ Brut Marlborough
Glass $18 / Bottle $95
Divici Prosecco DOC Marlborough
Glass $15 / Bottle $75

Wine – Pinot Noir

Main Divide North Canterbury
Glass $14 / Bottle $70
Te Kano Kin Central Otago
Glass $15 / Bottle $75
Saddleback Central Otago
Glass $17 / Bottle $85
Terra Sancta ‘Mysterious Diggings’ Central Otago
$85

Wine – Other

The Boneline ‘Iridium’ Cabernet Franc/ Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon North Canterbury
$115
Cable Bay ‘Five Hills’ Melot / Malbec Waiheke Island
$125
Pegasus Bay Merlot / Cabernet North Canterbury
Glass $18 / Bottle $85
Saint Clair ‘James Sinclair’ Malbec Hawke’s Bay
Glass $15 / Bottle $70

Spirits – Gin

Barnes and Brown ‘Lady Juniper’ (0%) New Zealand
$12
Roots ‘Eco’ Dry Marlborough
$12
Scapegrace ‘Black’ Central Otago
$14

Spirits – Vodka, Rum, Bourbon & Whisky

The Reid ‘Single Malt’ Central Otago
$16
Tried and True
$12
Tito’s
$13

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