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A little slice of Argentinean slow cooked goodness with a kiwi twist in Nelson...come and experience love at first bite!!
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Viva la Vaca or "Long live the cow" pays tribute to the monarchy of meat, and the Kiwi and Argentinean love of tender, succulent, gorgeously cooked meat! Our love for good food, fun and life can be tasted in every bite of goodness from Viva la Vaca....so come and experience the flavours of Argentina in Nelson!

13/08/2026

Hola amigos, we’re hitting Kirby Lane for lunch today (Friday) and the Motueka Sunday Market market on Sunday…weather is looking like it will be spectacular so come grab a bite! Hasta pronto!

05/08/2026

We’re baaaaaack!!! After a couple of weeks off due to illness, we’re back operating the food cart, so come and find u either Kirby Lane or at the Motueka Sunday Market! Can’t wait to see you all for some Smokey tasty goodness, hasta pronto!

26/07/2026

We catered our ‘Me en su Casa’ in house private chef experience for a special birthday a couple of weeks ago, and it was delicious. The menu started with canapés when the guests arrived and moved onto a first course of Tuna crudo, followed by main courses of beef ribeye and porchetta, and finished off with a tasty sticky date pudding with house made ginger ice cream. Served in-home at our wonderful clients house, it was a magic setting.

Happy birthday Mike! Thanks so much to you and mandy for having us to cater your birthday dinner 💕💕

24/07/2026

A tasty catered lunch for the fab folk Donaldson Civil Ltd a couple of weeks ago to celebrate midwinter (and onwards to summer)! We served a banquet style menu with meats and salads, full of flavour and perfect for a midwinter lunch.

If you’re looking for corporate catering, we have a variety of curated menus for either on-site or pick-up/delivery, and if none suit, we can create a bespoke menu that works for your next event! Get in touch either via our website or send us a message, we’d love to work with you to create something delicious for you and your team/clients!

06/07/2026

Hola amigos, we hope you’re all staying safe in this crazy wind! It’s another big week for us, with the final 2 nights of Bayleys Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival on Monday and Tuesday, the Nelson City Council Matariki Celebration on Friday at Saxton Stadium and the Motueka Sunday Market on Sunday. Watch this space for weather updates as the forecast is looking a touch dubious, but we remain positive that the show must go on! See you all for a bite to eat and something tasty very soon!

02/07/2026

She’s a busy ole week this week tram, let’s hope that this gloriously sunshsine sticks around! Here’s where you can find us for a week of deliciousness: Kirby Lane for lunch Thursday and Friday, Bayleys Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival we will be located on the grass outside The Nelson Club on Selwyn street serving delicious dinner and snacks from 4:30-8:30m Friday right through until Tuesday (weather permitting!) and then we will be at the Motueka Sunday Market market on Sunday serving 9-1pm. So get ready get hungry and we’ll see you soon!

01/07/2026

A glimpse of Saturday evening: A chef in the kitchen. Guests gathered around the table. Beautiful food arriving course by course. Unhurried. Relaxed. Centred around exceptional food and the people you’re sharing it with.

It’s evenings like these that inspired ‘Mi en Su Casa’ our in-home private chef experience for gatherings of 10 or more.

Created for occasions that call for something a little more than dinner out, Mi en Su Casa brings private cheffing into your home. Whether it’s elegant canapés followed by a multi-course dinner or a more relaxed style of service, each experience is thoughtfully tailored to the occasion.

If you’re planning a special celebration, gathering, or simply looking for a different way to bring people together, we’d love to hear from you.

26/06/2026

Hola amigos, better late than never - we’re Kirby Lane Friday for lunch and we’ll be at the Motueka Sunday Market market on Sunday. See you all for something tasty soon!

24/06/2026

While the meats often steal the spotlight, we think our seasonal salads and sides deserve a little applause of their own.

Layered with colour, texture and freshness, and finished with our house-made dressings, they bring balance to the table and are often the dishes guests talk about long after the celebration is over.

These beauties are all part of our Family Style menu, designed to be shared and enjoyed together. One of the things we love most about this style of dining is the freedom it gives. From perfectly cooked meats to vibrant seasonal accompaniments, every menu is tailored to suit the occasion, with the option to add a little extra if you wish.

Thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and made for gathering around the table.

We still have limited availability for the 2026–27 wedding season and are now taking bookings for Christmas parties and end-of-year celebrations. If you’re searching for a caterer who believes great food is meant to be shared, we’d love hear from you.

nzweddings

19/06/2026

One of the things we love most about wedding catering is that no two celebrations are ever quite the same.

This beautiful autumn wedding featured a bespoke Family Style menu created especially for the occasion. Showcasing beautifully prepared meats and seasonal dishes, the menu was designed to be served to guests at their tables and enjoyed together throughout the evening.

Whether it is an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we believe wedding catering should feel considered and reflective of the couple themselves. That is why every menu we create starts with a conversation and is shaped around the day our couples are planning.

Address

Kirby Lane, 105 Bridge Street
Nelson
7010

Website

http://www.vivalavaca.co.nz/

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