Txoko Hospitality & Catering

I stumbled across this photo from the very first Txoko pop up I did for a select few in July last year, over a year on and many dinners later it’s time to announce the next part of my adventure, this weekend will be the last of my On Giants Shoulders pop ups and Txoko will be going into hibernation. My new role is to be General Manager at Karahui ( the old wine bank ) here in Martinborough with a heavy focus on curation of the food and wine offerings and a oversight of service and operations. You will still see me in the kitchen quite a bit. I finally wanted to give my biggest thanks to all the people who have showed me such support over the last 18 months and finally Gabe and Braden for enabling me to get this venture off the ground and the continued use of your space I am forever grateful. Feel free to still contact me for any events you may wish to hold at Karahui

‘Twas a good night

Having a play with some different playing ideas… some things look sharper in person and a harder to take photos off. beetroot cured salmon, picked blood orange & cucumber

lush goats cheese & mint crumbed cheesecake, Orange Jelly, Crystallised Fennell, blood orange suzette

A big thanks to for the kind write up in the latest Spring Edition , unfortunately with level 2 all mixed group dinners are on hold due to social distancing requirements but I am still catering for private groups, some more exciting news on the horizon for me coming up.

There are still plenty of seats left for next weekends pop ups Friday and Saturday night , with other nights sold out and lots of private functions on the horizon these may be the last pop ups until October !! Msg or email me at [email protected]

We invite you to join us for the second event of our Sensory Series, Blindsided.

Wine and food are enjoyed with our eyes, taste and smell. We are eliminating the sense of sight in a tasting of four-small illusory plates served with eight wines in black glassware.

Jonathan Hobden of Txoko will upend expectation of flavour and appearance, crafting a unique sensory experience. Each of the four plates will be matched with two double-blind wines, without the visual clues that guide us.

Allow your sense of taste and smell take the lead, and experience how sight can change your perceptions.

Bookings are essential and spaces are limited, so email us today!

Please contact us to discuss dietary requirements.

Exciting delivery from into trial phases for upcoming menu , still seats available August 20th and 21st

Menu for the next few pop ups!!

I only have seats available August 20th and 21st and September 3rd

As always we will be poring some of the stunning 2019 vintage of On Giants Shoulders alongside some premium ( and interesting ) Nz and international wines.

Don’t forget if you have a Christmas function you want to get booked in early get in touch.

New pop up dates! I have lots of private events and functions coming up in the coming months but I have kept the following dates free for my Txoko pop up


Friday 20th August
Saturday 21st August.
Friday 27th August
Friday 3rd September.

Don’t wait too long as these seats go fast , don’t forget to get in touch about Christmas parties and book them in.

Out in the vines pruning for the next few weeks so no Venice St Kitchen pop in lunches for sometime, all current pop ups till end of July are sold out so thank you for all the support.

What is Txoko ?

Txoko is pronounced chocko ( think chocolate without the late on the end ) and Is borrowed from the name given to the Spanish Gastronomic Societies

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Txoko

I chose the name as I want to create boutique and unique dining experiences often for small groups here in Martinborough.

Why is it unique ?

With Txoko Catering & Hospitality i personally do all the food research, menu planning, preparation and final cooking.
I also research all the wines that I serve at my events along with all the food & wine matching. I also host and serve at all my events.

What I love about Txoko is the ability to bring you a diverse range of menu items inspired by many different cuisines and trends. I can also scower the local and international wine world to bring you premium and lesser known wines you are unlikely to find on many wine lists.

The pop ups are a great place to meet other foodies and wine lovers with great chat at the table, also the perfect environment for a private dinner with friends or family.

My current pop ups (until the end of July) are currently all sold out but if you want to hold a private function at On Giants Shoulders or a dinner party at your home then please get in touch.

[email protected]

Winter pop up availability update

Only a few seats remain for the upcoming pop ups so please get in touch ASAP so you don’t miss out on some of the finest local produce in the region, 5 courses matched with premium wine $150 is an absolute bargain, checkout the menu in my previous post

Friday June 25th ( 6 seats left )
July 3rd , 10th and 23rd all sold out
July 30th ( 2 seats left )

Don’t forget to get in touch for private in home dinners or private dinners at On Giants Shoulders outside of these dates

[email protected]

Here is the menu for the upcoming Pop Ups at On Giants Shoulders

(there may be some changes due to seasonal variations)

Wines are included in the price and will be confirmed later next week

I have availability for the following nights

Friday 18th June
Friday 25th June
Saturday 3rd July ( sold out )
Saturday 10th July ( sold out )
Friday 23rd July ( limited seats available )
Friday 30th July

DM or email at [email protected]

Hot Goulash now on today’s menu alongside Braised Lamb and Couscous

Also Roast Pumpkin Salad , red onion , za’tar, tahini dressing

Limited portions today get in quick

Venice st Kitchen pop in lunch this Tuesday

- Braised Lamb shoulder and Raz El Hanout spiced couscous, pine nuts, raisins

With

- Roast Pumpkin, red onion and tahini salad

$18 bring your container / bowl

11.30-2pm on the corner of Venice and Jellicoe st ( behind odd jobs handyman workshop )

Upcoming Txoko Winter Pop ups.

All upcoming events are 5 course degustations focused on exceptional local produce matched with a diverse range of premium local and international wines.

I can only fit 10 people per evening so get in quick, also perfect for a private group ( minimum 8 people )

Cost is $150pp inclusive of wine and an aperitif to start.

Friday June 18th
Friday June 25th
Saturday July 3rd
Saturday July 10th
Friday July 23rd
Friday July 30th

Message or email [email protected]

Venice st kitchen pop in lunch today 11.30-2 or until it’s gone
Hungarian Beef Goulash, Skordalia ( or roast vege ) sauerkraut and truffle sour cream.

$18 and don’t forget to bring your own plate :)

Don’t forget tomorrow is Hungarian Beef Goulash at Venice st Kitchen 11.30-2 if it doesn’t sell out sooner. ( Behind Odd Jobs Workshop Cnr Venice and Jellicoe )

$18

Comes with a choice of
Skordalia, Autunm vege , Sauerkraut, Truffle Sour Cream

Bring a plate take it back to work or your office at home

Venice Street Kitchen pop in and takeaway Lunch is back this Tuesday!

11.30-2 bring your own plate $18

This week...

Hungarian Beef Goulash with either Sauerkraut or Truffle and Herb Sour Cream

Potato Skordalia
Or
Roast Autumn Vege with Lentils

Get in touch if you need a larger workplace shout!

See you Tuesday!

Next up for the Volcanic Wines Dinner this Friday is this sweet number from the beautiful red volcanic slates of the Urziger Wurtzgarten ( Spice Garden of Urzig )

Not quite sure how I managed to pick up a 2010 vintage suffice to say after tasting an 2018 from a different producer I’m very excited to try this.

Again if your missing out on international travel google the Vinyard and the Mosel Wine region

Highlighting the wines for the upcoming Volcanic wines dinner this coming Friday is the 2018 Domain Schoffit Rangen De Thann Grand Cru.

The Rangen is well worth a Google and is an absolutely stunning site in the south of Alsace, super steep, south facing and its wines really give you a hit from its volcanic mineral rich soil.

This Pinot Gris is no exception whilst being relatively young it still drinks well , the balance in this wine is really impressive. The ripeness, acidity and salty gunpowder minerality just sing together. Still some seats available.

Due to other commitments this week there won’t be a pop in lunch tomorrow, hope to continue this next week 🙂

This Thursday I'm so pleased to be able to bring you this amazing opportunity for you to join myself and Jannine Rickards of Huntress Wines and Urlar for a wild food degustation at On Giants Shoulders

For more about Jannine head to https://www.huntress.co.nz/
Price is $140pp inclusive of wine, only 4 seats remaining

Menu:
Game Terrine, Pear and Saffron Chutney, Rewena Sourdough
- Huntress Waikoa White Blend 2020

Beef Cheek Ravioli, Tora Collective Kina Butter
- Huntress Waikaru Rose' 2019

Venison Tataki, Rosemary and Honey Vinaigrette
- Huntress Pinot Noir 2017

Goat Massaman
-Huntress Pinot Noir 2018 & On Giants Shoulders Pinot Noir 2018

Quince Granita, Drunken Nanny Goats Cheese

Rum and Duck Egg Mousse, Autumn Fruits
- Urlar Late Harvest Riesling 2019

Huntress Wines We make wines with concentration and texture to compliment wild, local, and foraged foods and strive to preserve a sensory connection between the land and the palate.

Lamb Tagine , pickled quince, brown rice salad

Don’t forget to pack your bowl tomorrow, for pop in ( and take away ) lunch at Venice st Kitchen tomorrow from 11.30am

We are located behind odd job handyman and Jo Kwongs on the corner of Jellicoe and Venice st

Lamb Tagine with pickled Quince and your choice of brown rice salad or spiced couscous. $18

Bliss balls $2

New Project on the go... watch this space

Early bird announcement of upcoming Txoko events... more details to follow

20/5 (Thursday) Wine Makers Dinner with Janine Rickards or Huntress and Urlar Wines

28/5 Volcanic Wines

4/6 No Dinner this week

11/6 Special event to be announced

18/6 Exploring wines from Kimmeridgian soil

Dinners will be held on fridays through July with themes to be announced.

I also have space for private functions and dinner parties

Msg or email [email protected] for bookings or enquiries.

Some dishes from last week I finally got around to taking some photos of.

1.Quince Granita ( adapted from the Mirazur cookbook) Quince purée, quince gelatine , poached quince , black tie and quince Granita

2. Armagnac poached persimmon , citrus anglaise and almond crumb.

3. Smoked Duck Confit rillete, pickled prunes and sweet cucumber

Thanks to our friends I am stoked to be able to be pouring the classic Gosset Champagne back in nz after a few years absence