Nico at Urban Escargot

URBAN ESCARGOT, Outstanding Canterbury Caterers Award Finalist 2008
Nico looks forward to having the opportunity of working with you to create a unique epicurean experience for your celebration or function!
Urban Escargot's clients are varied and have engaged its catering services for both private and business functions. Examples of the variety of functions catered for include: corporate events, VIP functions, weddings, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, dinner parties from 10 to 500 people.
An occasion where food is involved is to be enjoyed above all things - we are committed to bringing such pleasure to you and your guests at your function or special occasion.
You want to feel at ease, relax, kick back and enjoy your special occasion or function. One of the secrets of success for your event will be in engaging the right people to make it happen.
Nico Fini is the "powerhouse" behind Urban Escargot. Being French by origin, Nico is passionate about food and sets himself high standards in delivering to his clients something that they will not only remember, but also rave about in time to come. Nico has trained and worked in some of the most exclusive restaurants in France (including 3-star Michelin Georges Blanc). Since arriving in New Zealand about 12 years ago, Nico has worked in various restaurants in Christchurch such as the "Pescatore" (Georges Hotel), and more recently as executive chef for "French Farm Winery" (Akaroa) and "The Charlotte Jane Restaurant".
Nico established his own catering service under the name of Nico's French Dinner Party Services soon after his arrival here about 10 years ago. This business grew and thrived largely by word-of-mouth and repeat business (which we take as assurance that perhaps Nico was doing something right!). Nico's catering services have featured in various publications such as "Cuisine magazine", "Style Magazine" and "The Press". Nico was also a guest chef on Pita Mathia's "Taste New Zealand" program last seri