Mike at work in a portable kitchen [photo credit: Life and Leisure Magazine]
Early winter snow fall - Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
Recommendations from Flying Trestle's client list
"It was SO good.. the guys were fantastic.. it was one of those fly by the seat of your pants jobs ... and I can't speak highly enough of how it was handled and the food was amazing." -Sue Sparks (Commerical, Coromandel 22nd -23rd of May 2010).
“On behalf of Donald DeLine, Steve Brill, Viacom Ltd & Paramount Pictures, I’d like to thank you for making “Without A Paddle’s” filming in NZ such a success. One of the biggest worries a producer has is hearing how much the crew hates the food, because they gripe about it all day long. I am extremely happy to say that not only did we never hear anyone gripe about the food you provided, and everyone talked about how good it was! You were able to adjust to our ever-changing lunch times, and managed to come up with creative meals each and every day. The Thanksgiving Meal you provided was especially thoughtful. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with your Company. Good on you! Thanks again for all your hard work. This was the first film that Paramount has shot in New Zealand, and thanks to you and your crew, it certainly won’t be the last.
RICHARD VANE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
“Thanks for your patience! The crew are delighted with the catering – not one single complaint! Yipee!”
GENERAL FILM CORPORATION LTD., AUCKLAND
“Food was great.”
MOUNTAIN FILM UNIT
“Thanks again for a great job!”
THE NEW ZEALAND FILM CONNECTION, AUCKLAND
“Thanks for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding weekend!!”
JEANETTE
“Thanx once again for great food Guys”.
MUZZA, FILM BUSINESS, AUCKLAND
“Many thanks. As always – great food & excellent service.”
THE WATER GIANT, QUEENSTOWN
“We had a fabulous day and everyone remarked on what a great job you did and how good the food was.”
MARK KAY
“Thank you so much for the gorgeous food you created for our wedding – it was absolutely delicious, and enjoyed by all. Thank you also for all of your help in preparing for the reception and BBQ, and your help on the day itself.”
KATE and DAVID
“Thank you! Thank you! We couldn’t have asked for more. An A1 function from an A1 Team! Well done!! Lets do it again soon.”
DEBORAH
“You really are to be commended on the way it all flowed so well, to feed 500 people with absolutely no hassle or ques! Everyone raved about your dinner. Once again, thank you for your great service, you are great to work with.”
MUSTERERS REUNION, WANAKA
“We want you to know that your team did a great job, the food was fantastic.”
VIDEO PLUS PRODUCTIONS, TAURANGA
“It is lovely working with people who pay attention to all the finer details!”
HELEN and ROB
“You’re an incredibly positive, professional crew. Thanks for everything, we couldn’t have done it without you”.
JULIE and DAN
“Many thanks for all your work, the meal was lovely.”
AOK RALLY
Thank you all so much for a fantastic job, it was wonderful team work from you all to make such a great event happen. It was a great pleasure for me to work with a well oiled machine even when little surprises occur. I look forward to working with you all again some time and thank you again for making my job such an easy one.”
FLEUR
“Many thanks for the yummy food and lovely crew”.
LOST WORLD PRODUCTIONS LTD, WELLINGTON
“Wow! Food and service was absolutely fantastic! People keep raving to me about the food so we make sure they know all about Flying Trestles.”
DEB
above: West Wanaka and the mouth of the Matukituki river, with Mt Roy [Mt Aspiring National Park] in the background
“On behalf of Donald DeLine, Steve Brill, Viacom Ltd & Paramount Pictures, I’d like to thank you for making “Without A Paddle’s” filming in NZ such a success. One of the biggest worries a producer has is hearing how much the crew hates the food, because they gripe about it all day long. I am extremely happy to say that not only did we never hear anyone gripe about the food you provided, and everyone talked about how good it was! You were able to adjust to our ever-changing lunch times, and managed to come up with creative meals each and every day. The Thanksgiving Meal you provided was especially thoughtful. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with your Company. Good on you! Thanks again for all your hard work. This was the first film that Paramount has shot in New Zealand, and thanks to you and your crew, it certainly won’t be the last.
RICHARD VANE, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
“Thanks for your patience! The crew are delighted with the catering – not one single complaint! Yipee!”
GENERAL FILM CORPORATION LTD., AUCKLAND
“Food was great.”
MOUNTAIN FILM UNIT
“Thanks again for a great job!”
THE NEW ZEALAND FILM CONNECTION, AUCKLAND
“Thanks for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding weekend!!”
JEANETTE
“Thanx once again for great food Guys”.
MUZZA, FILM BUSINESS, AUCKLAND
“Many thanks. As always – great food & excellent service.”
THE WATER GIANT, QUEENSTOWN
“We had a fabulous day and everyone remarked on what a great job you did and how good the food was.”
MARK KAY
“Thank you so much for the gorgeous food you created for our wedding – it was absolutely delicious, and enjoyed by all. Thank you also for all of your help in preparing for the reception and BBQ, and your help on the day itself.”
KATE and DAVID
“Thank you! Thank you! We couldn’t have asked for more. An A1 function from an A1 Team! Well done!! Lets do it again soon.”
DEBORAH
“You really are to be commended on the way it all flowed so well, to feed 500 people with absolutely no hassle or ques! Everyone raved about your dinner. Once again, thank you for your great service, you are great to work with.”
MUSTERERS REUNION, WANAKA
“We want you to know that your team did a great job, the food was fantastic.”
VIDEO PLUS PRODUCTIONS, TAURANGA
“It is lovely working with people who pay attention to all the finer details!”
HELEN and ROB
“You’re an incredibly positive, professional crew. Thanks for everything, we couldn’t have done it without you”.
JULIE and DAN
“Many thanks for all your work, the meal was lovely.”
AOK RALLY
Thank you all so much for a fantastic job, it was wonderful team work from you all to make such a great event happen. It was a great pleasure for me to work with a well oiled machine even when little surprises occur. I look forward to working with you all again some time and thank you again for making my job such an easy one.”
FLEUR
“Many thanks for the yummy food and lovely crew”.
LOST WORLD PRODUCTIONS LTD, WELLINGTON
“Wow! Food and service was absolutely fantastic! People keep raving to me about the food so we make sure they know all about Flying Trestles.”
DEB
above: West Wanaka and the mouth of the Matukituki river, with Mt Roy [Mt Aspiring National Park] in the background
Recipe
Carwyn's Feijoa Cheesecake
200gms cream cheese
2 eggs
2 feijoa's
100 gms white chocolate
150 biscuit crumbs
100 gms butter
100 gms and 75 gms of sugar
Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees
*Melt butter in a bowl and add biscuit crumbs, mix together. Place mixture in 20cm round fan dish and place in fridge.
*Peel feijoa's and bring to boil in water with the 100gms of sugar. Boil until cooked appox 15-20mins. drain and puree feijoa's, set aside.
*Melt chocolate gently in a bowl, careful not to burn. set aside.
*In a magi-mix (If you don't have a magi-mix and big bowl and whisk will do), add the cream cheese and the 75 gms of sugar mix. Then add eggs one at a time. Then add feijoa's and white chocolate.
*Pour over the biscuit mixture and then bake at 180 until mixture is set (appox 1 hour).
ENJOY!