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Quotation food cart, Manawatu Region, Palmerston North (2026)

19/07/2026

Good morning Quotation food cart followers,

New Zealand has another great champion in golfer Ryan Fox who won the Open Championship Major at the Royal Birkdale course in the early hours of this morning, congratulations.

I wish my adopted Southland hockey team all the best after the earthquake during the week, I hope you are all safe.

I had a busy week organizing jobs, meeting with clients and a busy weekend around the Manawatu serving fabulous customers.

Mikey from The Gauntlet Muay Thai club hosting another 12 bout fight night on August the 8th at QEC.

These events are huge with up to 500 eager spectators watching fit athletes squaring off in a professionally sanctioned sport.

I'm catering a 10 year birthday celebration for the Feilding Social Riders club after meeting with Rachel and Brendon, cheers guys looking forward to spoiling you all.

Raewyn from Ashhurst also got in touch this week for a 70th birthday party for 50 guests early in August.

Beginning of August sees Quotation at BFT Gyms worldwide "Podium" event, looking forward to serving up some healthy options and carbs to club members.

Mid August I have two big days at Ashhurst Domain for the Tararua Dog clubs Obedience and Agility Show.

First week in September Quotation food cart will be back at Manawaroa twin hockey turfs for five days for the Founders Cup National School Boys Tournament.

A solid book of catering and takeaway services over the next 6 weeks leading into the big one, The National Dog Show at Manfeild Trust Park.

Last Friday Quotation had a tremendous few hours at the Manawatu Turbos vs Wellington at Johnston Park Feilding offering a takeaway menu that exceeded my budget and then out to Ashhurst RSA for evening service for club members and locals, it was a massive day.

Saturday and Sunday I was open at Manfeild Trust Park for Central Dog Obedience Region Rally Show, Quotation had overwhelming support from all those in attendance during day time service and a evening meal service.

Thanks to all those customers who bought takeaways and meals over the two days, it was absolutely amazing, I appreciate you all.

I've also included a few pics of a wedding I catered for Rochelle and Cam in June.

Have a fantastic week everyone of my followers 😀,

Sincerely,

Rob.

11/07/2026

Good morning Quotation food cart followers,

Quotation has just finished a 10 day stretch of catering and takeaway services.

A awesome day on Dairyland Farm outside of Palmerston North on Kelvin Grove RD where 700 trees were planted and 45 guests to feed.

A night service for the Ashhurst RSA members, back at the RSA Club on Saturday evening for the Ashhurst Anglers 50th Birthday celebration catering then 7 days straight at Manawatu Hockeys Manawaroa twin turfs for the National Womens under 18 tournament then back to the Ashhurst RSA's Matariki celebration.

During the hockey tournament the Southland team won my heart with some gutsy play, their fabulous off field friendly hospitality and support of my Foodtrailer.

It was a real pleasure to watch most of your final game, you done the Southland region proud, safe travels home to your families.

Thanks for coming to say HI everyday, all the very best for your futures, I'll miss you all❤️🙂.

Quotation has a busy schedule over the next few months, I'm at The Manawatu Turbos pre season game in Feilding this coming Friday, two days at Manfeild for Central Districts Dog Obedience Show next weekend, BFT Gym worldwide "Podium" fitness event, Manawatu Secondary Schools Hockey finals, two days for TADTC Agility dog show at Ashhurst trials clubs ground and 5 days at the Founders Cup National Boys Hockey Tournament.

After those events Quotation has a big catering job at Manfeild for the National All Breeds Dog Show.

This is a renowned NZ dog show with Judges, Stewards and guests from South America, North America, Europe and Australia to cater for and show case NZ cuisine, it's a big job and my opportunity to support local Manawatu businesses as suppliers.

Although I don't post alot of content I appreciate those who follow my business and give fabulous feedback and encouragement.

Sincerely,

Rob.

09/07/2026

Good evening Quotation Food Cart followers 🙂

Quotation has been at Fitzherbert Park twin hockey turfs this week, serving delicious food to the wonderful hockey community at the National Womens Under 18 tournament.

I've had the pleasure to meet and support the AWESOME Southland team.

The team have improved throughout the tournament to win their last two games with tenacious defense and some sharp attack in front of goal.

Today some of the team came to say hi, Hannah, Olive, Ella, Esme, Sara, Courtney, Isla, Tessa, Jess to mention a few I can remember.

You have all represented your region with pride, it's been fabulous meeting you all, all the best for the rest of the tournament, thanks for supporting me🙂

12/03/2026

Good morning Quotation food cart followers and supporters,

It's been four long months since I've made a page post, I know it's not ideal but most of the time I'm to exhausted to post and it's not my immediate priority.

I've been putting in some long days and nights right through this four month period and the days I do get off work I like to do my own thing, watch some sport, go for a drive, visit family and friends or spend time in my garden.

Quotation has had lots of variety of events catering and offering a takeaway service since I last posted, it's been a busy time but I've loved every minute of it and the challenges of maintaining a successful business, here's some of the jobs and events I've worked at.

Horowhenua Kennel/Kapi-Mana Kennel Clubs Association (3 days), Bikes and Burgers (6) gatherings including Paloma Gardens (Fordell) I love❤️ that place, Massey Universities Oasis gatherings at Wharerata, sports days at Massey Rec Centre, Catering a get together at Massey Universities Hort research center Seminar, welcome orientation day for first year students at Massey residency accommodation, JTL Work Christmas Party in Marton for 60 guests, Redline Kustomz show at Wilson Park Marton (HUGE DAY), Manawatu Junior Rugby League at Coronation Park, 2 X Feilding Dog Training Clubs Obedience and Agility Shows, a lovely wedding at Newbury Hall for a beautiful bride and groom, the iconic Hiwinui Country Estates Sunflower Field display, my regular Friday nights at the Ashhurst RSA, Horowhenua Pony Club 2 day show at Foxton Racecourse, Catering the Rangitane Settlement Trusts AGM, NZ Junior touch tournament at Coronation Park, the Terre Bissell Foundation Whanau touch tournament and my lease spot on the Square.

My regular spot in the Square hasn't been that regular after the Christmas New Year period, I hope to resume a more settled schedule there in the next few weeks.

I have some big events coming up over the next few months, a 60th birthday celebration, two national hockey tournaments at the Fitzherbert twin turfs, more Dog Agility and Obedience shows and bookings as far out as November 2026.

I'm also proud to say I've managed to maintain the same prices on 90% of my regular menu offerings since my opening day in July 2023.

This is achieved by sourcing supplies at better prices, buying bulk goods and having a slimmed down business model where I take full responsibility for all food that is produced and served.

This allows me to pass those savings onto my customers and I can still make a profit, pay my accounts and maintain a viable hospitality business.

I like to support my community sponsoring the Takaro Sports Clubs Pool Section, two Manawatu youth dart players (both in NZ Junior age group Rep teams), a Manawatu Hockey player and Quotation is a regular sponsor of the Ashhurst RSA events calendar.

Thanks to everyone of you who supported Quotation in 2025, I appreciate you all and hopefully we can catch up for a chat into this year.

Take care, stay safe,

Sincerely,

Rob.

17/11/2025

Good evening Quotation food cart followers 🙂

How are you all?

The summer weather temperatures are upon us with tremendous grass growth for our farmers who are busy cutting grass for supplement feed for later in the season.

There's been alot of events in the Manawatu region recently with Quotation busy with private catering jobs, workplace parties, up at Massey University, Ashhurst RSA, Levin Show Grounds, the Engineers Regiment celebration from Linton Army Camp, Sports events, Bikes and Burgers and my regular trading in the Square.

It's been a busy time recently with appreciative clients and some wonderfully generous customers.

This Thursday evening Quotation will be open at Massey Universities Wharerata function centre for the popular Oasis gathering along with live music and liquid refreshments supplied by Brew Union.

Leading up to Christmas Quotation has a two day horse show in Foxton, a two day Obedience Dog Show in Feilding, two workplace functions as well as my regular Ashhurst and Square quadrant locations.

Into the early new year my schedule is already taking bookings with one special day in particular I'm looking forward to in early February as well as a car show in Marton.

There have been quite a few enquiries regarding my availability for takeaway services in the Manawatu, unfortunately I can't fill all requests due to already being booked or some events with large numbers and compressed service times just making a commitment impossible to fulfill.

In these cases I have a few foodcart operators who I can call on to take these jobs, thanks for helping me, appreciate it.

Recently Quotation was the preferred catering option at a three day Dog Show with judges and Stewards from Finland, Sweden, The UK and Australia, it's always a pleasure to showcase fresh local produce.

Thanks so much for your continued support and encouragement, enjoy the better weather, Kindest regards,

Rob.

28/09/2025

Good morning Quotation food cart followers,

How are you all?

I hope with Spring close at hand alongside daylight saving we all can expect better weather as we head into summer.

I know my posts have been few and far between and some of you will have noticed I haven't been in some of my more regular locations or opening hours.

I've had a mountain of external catering and takeaway events since I've returned from my overseas vacation which has allowed me to think about my business model where it is at the moment and going forward into the next wee while.

Having a lease spot in The Square is a intricate part of my business operation which as the weather improves Quotation will be more visible starting this week from Tuesday the 30th of September.

You'll appreciate that being a mobile foodtrailer I need reasonably good weather to open.

I've been a regular at the Bunnythorpe Garage forecourt on Tuesdays for over two years and I've virtually been there nearly every week bar a few weeks for Christmas and my recent vacation.

I have some wonderfully generous customers there who have supported me right from the very start who I'm extremely greatful, I'll will resume there sometime soon once I sort out the best option that fits in with my current operating hours and schedule.

In regards to regular updates and posts, my busy schedule doesn't always allow me to post especially after a long day or a decent stretch of consecutive days opening at events or private catering jobs, I'm basically to tired 😁

I know it's not ideal for my followers not knowing where I am or what I'm up to but be assured I'm always thinking of you, I never take you for granted and I love seeing you all.

I'm also proud of the fact my menu pricing has stayed basically the same for the entire time I've been in business with minor increases for mostly beef associated dishes and the increases associated with the meat sector.

My sweet selection has not had an increase, my burger meals, steak meals, Fish "N" Chips are still the same as are drinks, this is achieved by sourcing supplies in bulk or at better prices which I pass onto my customers without any price increases.

In combination with a stripped down labour input and a low cost effective business model my customers benefit with freshly made good quality food at a reasonable price.

I've had a busy catering and takeaway service schedule these last few months, two event shows during August at Manfeild Park (consecutive Sat/Sun), two Massey University Campus Oasis gatherings at iconic Wharerata, the Manawatu senior Hockey Championships, consecutive days (Sat/Sun) at Manawatu Junior Waterpolo tournament (huge), two massive days for Manawatu Junior Rugby League at Coronation Park, Bikes and Burgers and every Friday at Ashhurst RSA.

Over the next two months Quotation has a German themed day at Ashhurst RSA, a workplace birthday shout for 25 guests, a craft market day at Peppertree, Square market day, a two day (28/29th Oct) sporting event at Massey Universities community track, a three day catering and takeaway service at a 90th birthday celebration for the HVKC and KMKS All Breeds Dog Clubs at the Levin Show Grounds, Defense Force gathering at Takaro Sports Club and Bikes and Burgers.

Here's a few pics on what I've been up to over the last couple of months.

Thanks for being patient and following me I appreciate you all,

Kindest regards,

Rob.

05/08/2025

Hey Quotation followers 🙂

WOW, two posts within 24 hours, my vacation did wonders for me😁.

Here are a few more pics from my recent travels where I plastered Quotation Foodtrailer stickers at every opportunity for world wide exposure😁😁.

Thanks to Tony at Custom Art Feilding with all my signage and advertising material.

I hope you find it interesting as well as a bit of humour,

Cheers,

Rob.

05/08/2025

Good evening Quotation followers,

How are you all?

I've only recently arrived back in New Zealand after a vacation overseas, visited some fascinating countries with wonderful scenery and delicious food.

Also interesting how different cultures have enhanced and complimented each other to achieve a hugely significant impact on food and the general ambiance of cities and villages.

I'll post some pics of my travels with this thread.

I really appreciated and needed my time away as the last two years in business (July 2023) although very rewarding it's also been all consuming, although I wouldn't change a thing after meeting and serving all my generous customers.

I've also created a large client base where I'm getting repeat work and referral work, I appreciate you all.

Arriving back in New Zealand on the 22nd of July I had a few days to organize myself for a two day Dog Obedience Show at Manfeild Trust Park and a 40 person catering job for a long time established farming family in Ashhurst.

Both events were very successful and a great fill up to get back into catering and serving appreciative customers.

Manfeild Park Trust has become a huge part of Quotations business schedule where I've had eight food service related events in nine months, I have another two events penciled in through August.

Last week I resumed my Friday nights at Ashhurst RSA, on Saturday Quotation was open at Queen Elizabeth College for a sporting event.

On Thursday the 7th of August I'll be up at Massey Universities Wharerata function centre for August's Oasis gathering along side my friends at Willsum Authentic Korean Food Cart, Brew Union Brewing Company and live music entertainment from Graham Johnston & EK.

I appreciate all the work Victoria and her team at Wharerata afford me.

Over the next three months Quotation has a two day All Breeds Dog Show to cater at Manfeild Trust Park, a Darts tournament, a Birthday Celebration, a Military gathering with up to 100 personal at Takaro Sports Club, a three day All Breeds Dog Show at Levin Show Grounds, Bikes & Burgers and a two day Canoe Waterpolo tournament at Freyberg Pool along with my normal Palmy Square, Bunnythorpe Garage and Ashhurst RSA hours.

Bikes and Burgers has been a huge success for my business, an idea two customers of mine had to explore their passion for motorcycling along with giving Quotation a massive opportunity to provide a service to motorcycle enthusiasts from all over our region and beyond.

We also held two motorcycle shows at Moto 71 within Paloma Gardens near Fordell, thanks to Clive and Nikki for hosting us, I appreciate everything Gavin and Shaun done organizing the Bikes and Burgers initiative❤️.

I pride myself on having reasonable prices, this is achieved by sourcing supplies at better prices, buying bulk goods, building good relationships with suppliers and having a slimmed down business model where I take responsibility for everything.

I don't engage in free give aways, Uber deliveries, pay later schemes or discounting, what I can offer is freshly made favourites, quality NZ produce, affordable pricing, great service, excellent conversation and honesty.

I look forward to seeing you all over the next wee while, take care,

Sincerely,

Rob.

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