Wedding - Kenilworth Homestead

March 2012

We have been very lucky to be able to cater for a beautiful wedding at the picturesque Kenilworth Homestead. A delightful group from Brisbane enjoyed the rustic surrounding and the rolling countryside. A great place for a wedding. Even the kitchen was rocking with the unique sound of Brisbane band Benjam.

Here is the food that David and Michelle's' guests enjoyed:

Bowl dishes of:

  - Beef bourguignon with creamy potato mash
  - Mushroom risotto topped with pesto
  - Soy and ginger glazed pork belly with wakame salad and bean shoots
  - Moroccan lamb tagine with cous cous

If you are looking for wedding Catering in Gympie, take a look at our Wedding Catering Canapes menu.

We are super excited about the recent release of the Queensland Good Food Guide 2012

We have rated an impressive 14/20 (one point off a Hat) and are rated highly with some of the best know restaurants on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

We are very proud and estatic at being acknowledged for the quality and hard work that our whole team puts in.

Here is what Editor, Natascha Mirosch had to say:

Visitors to this old goldmining town might discover what locals already know - there's still gold in these hills, in the shape of an unassuming restaurant in an old corner house.

Take a seat on the lovely jacaranda-shaded deck and enjoy food that's pure city sophistication down to the micro herbs. The menu consists of tapas and more substantial raciones plates to share as well as a standard mains section. Chef-Michael Hehir makes good use of local produce. Delicate zucchini blossoms still attached to pinkie-sized zucchini are stuffed with risotto, then encased in a tempura batter and served with a dill aioli, while sweet Hervey Bay scallops are simply grilled and finished with house-grown herb and garlic salsa. Eggplant fritters fried until crisp and sprinkled in smoked paprika and served with mint and lemon-infused labna are moreish but for something more substantial, the Kilkivan organic duck served with white figs marinated in Pedro Ximinez and a bitter Bolivian chocolate-infused jus is way too good to share.

The Fairfax-produced guide has been printed by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age for southern diners since the early 1980s and, while there has been a previous online version here, for the first time this year Queensland has its own guide in book form.
Food critics have spent the past six months travelling the state, sampling hundreds of meals and rating the restaurants out of 20. Those who rated 12/20 or higher made it into the guide.

Restaurants that achieved 15/20 are considered very good and awarded one hat; scores of 16/20 or 17/20 are awarded two hats; and a rating of 18/20 or higher gets the premier score of three hats.

"The New South Wales and Victorian Good Food Guides have become institutions within their own right, renowned for being independent - Queensland will be no different," said Ms Mirosch at the launch of the guide this week.

"Receiving a hat or even just being good enough to be included in the guide is a pretty big deal."

Some of the region's fresh produce has been given a helpful plug as well.

For downloads of the QLD Good Food Guide  - iPhone, eBook or Book

To Give your own review for Capelli on Duke please go to...

Gympie Women in Business Awards 2012

We at Capelli Foods are very proud to be part of this acknowledgement of excellence in our region. Congratulations to all the finalist and winners.

Carolyn Mandersloot

BUSINESS WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE - Finalist
This woman juggles lifestyle, personal commitments, and business and manages to keep all in the air successfully. This woman is the total package. She may be a leader in her career field or own her business. She gives her best in all situations and is remarkable. The winner of this award is well respected, well liked and is a success professionally. She goes the extra mile and knows to look after herself too while she is overseeing everything else.

JUDGES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - Winner
When there are women deserving of recognition beyond a category or for something the judges find too impressive to not acknowledge,  they have the capacity to call in this additional category. This year there are 3 women finalists in this category whom the judges feel have achieved great success that is deserving of recognition.

Alisha Nicolaou

YOUNG GUN WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE - Finalist
This woman represents the present and the future of women in business or equally women of success in their chosen career. She typifies what it takes to be successful and pursue her goals with passion and drive. She is the next Business Woman of Excellence. This young gun is going places and shows remarkable talent and drive. The winner of this award is well respected in her role or business and is a success professionally.

Wedding Catering with Capelli Foods

Capelli foods can take the stress out of catering for your wedding with a range of menu options at affordable prices.

We offer wedding catering on the Sunshine Coast and are fully experienced in catering for all kinds of weddings - big, small, indoor, outdoor and even beach weddings.

Whether it is a selection of canapes, Buffet or Banquet, salads, platters or fully catered dining we will create the perfect menu that is specifically catered to suit your tastes and budget.

But don't take our word for it, read Chrissi's testimonial below or take a look at other Capelli Foods testimonials.  

"Hi Carolyn,

I'm sorry it has taken Andy and I so long to let you know how much we appreciated Capelli's catering for our recent wedding on the 16th December at Rainbow beach.

We can claim many excuses for this including the busy nature of weddings, the sensuous honeymoon, Christmas and new year silly season. But if truth be told we have just been dwelling in the luxury of early wedded bliss and then alternatively madly getting back into the exercise regime to lose the wedding and honeymoon kilos.

We were absolutely impressed with the food, the service and the friendly, professional and discrete staff you sent to serve for our special day on 16th Dec 2011.

Thank you and your staff for helping to make our day memorable for us and our guests.

We could not have asked for better service or a more beautiful menu."

Chrissi

Sunshine Coast Cooking Classes - Poco Capelli

Gympie's own Kids cooking classes were held at Capelli on Duke Restaurant this week.  We had some hot tropical Queensland weather to contend with however the kids were fantastic and the classes were a hit.  The kids managed to find the coolest place it the kitchen and were often found 'stocktaking' in the cool room.

Capelli Foods are holding classes over the holidays for the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie area. All children 8+ of any level of experience who are keen for a fabulous cooking experience are welcome.

Teaching kids aged 8+ we held a 2 day course coving both lunch and dinner.  The first day was the preparing, cooking and sitting down eating together a menu of bread, fattoush salad, marinated chicken skewers, lamb koftas and every child's favourite - pavlova with vanilla cream and macerated berries.  The second day the kids prepared a dinner party for their parents, who enjoyed chicken won ton soup, bread (of course), beef Wellington with slow baked sweet potato, pumpkin and carrot and local beans and to finish chocolate pudding with cream.

A mix of skills were taught and each child was encouraged to try something new (and taste new food as well), as we had a variety of skill level the kids were kept busy with different jobs.  From food processing, chopping, piping, mixing, crushing, cracking, separating, kneading, stirring, frying, baking, layering, rolling and of course eating; our days were very busy.

The highlight for the kids was the fresh bread.  The quality and the joy of eating warm freshly baked bread was enjoyed by all the kids - who wouldn't love that!!

See some photos and like us on our face book page. Upcoming courses for all ages COOKING CLASSES

Short classes will also be available for all ages and skill levels.  Please email Carolyn for more information and upcoming classes.

Papa Capelli - Secret Men's Business (classes for Men) will be held Sunday 12th February bookings required.

		Poco Capelli Cooking Classes

Queensland Good Food Guide

All of us at Capelli on Duke are super excited to hear the news that the Fairfax Groups are finally publishing a Queensland Good Food Guide. Being originally from Victoria we have grown up with the Age Good Food Guide and it has not only guided our choices of great places to eat but has also given small rural locally own Restaurant and Cafes the chance to be noticed and applauded for fabulous food. 

Michael received his first mention in the Age Good Food Guide at Bohjass Wine Bar in Shepparton in Victoria, we were very proud of his score of 14/20 just one point off receiving a HAT.  Michael had only been a head chef for his second year and was duly noted for his wonderful cooking.  Since moving to Queensland we have sorely missed this opportunity to be recognised for the fine food that we proudly produce so as you can imagine we were ecstastic to have Natascha Mirosch in our Restaurant recently eating (and reviewing) our food.

To be a part of this book will finally put Capelli on Duke, Wine Bar and Restaurant on the radar of food lovers from around the country.  There is a chance for us to be recognised and celebrated and or course to continue to do the thing we love the most.

Stay tuned for the Queensland Good Food Guide 2012 out in May and look out for Capelli - we might just be good enough to get a mention...(fingers crossed...)

''That longevity is directly down to their reputation as being the most well-researched, impartial and respected guides around. Just to be in one of them is the goal of many restaurants.'' Natascha Mirosch

Capelli Foods on the Radio

Capelli was recently mentioned on the ABC radio, where chef Michael Hehir was interviewed by Annie Gaffney, host of the program 'Mornings with Annie Gaffney'.

• Listen to the interview between Michael and Annie

Michael is inspired by the wonderful range of local produce around Gympie. Zucchini Flowers (fresh picked) and Kilkivan organic confit duck are specialties - view a recipe for Confit organic Kilkivan crispy skin duck. 

Wedding Catering on the Sunshine Coast

We love to cater and provide great food for fabulous events.  One of our favourites is to help organise special events such as your wedding.  Our good name is spreading and we now travel as far as 1770 to Montville, Maleny and the Sunshine Coast.  Our professional team of Chefs, wait staff and bar people will bring great food to your door.  Preparation, cooking, serving and of course cleaning up is all done to the highest standard.  We specialize in catering from domestic kitchens and can produce a delightful array of Canapes from your own home.  If you are after a sit down meal then we work with a local hire company to provide all the items needed to seat, protect, cook and serve for however many guests you invite.

Our food is sourced locally where possible and is prepared in our own restaurant in Gympie.  We are able to keep costs to a minimum and therefore can offer competitive rates and also design packages to suit any budget.

Call Carolyn 0412 933 197 who will personally work with you to design your perfect day.

See our testimonials to see what our other customers thought of our service.

Wine Flights on Friday Nights

Live Jazz at our beautiful Gympie Wine bar and Restaurant.  For the most relaxed place on the Sunshine Coast to dine.  Every Friday night.

$10 for choice of 3 or a bucket of Corona for $20

Special SpanishTapas plates $10

Choice of:

- Calamari
- Prawn Croquette
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Chicken brochette
- Meatballs
- Warm Olives
- Spiced almonds
- Potato Bravas
- Zucchini Flower

Or drop one of your savoury tapas for a baci semi-freddo dessert.

Live Jazz music with pianist Diane Cross

Call us on 5482 9515 to make a booking.

Poco Capelli Cooking Class

"Exclusive cooking classes for budding food enthusiasts"

Cooking classes for children and adults in Gympie and on the Sunshine Coast starting in January 2012.

More about cooking classes at Capelli Foods

Xmas Take Home Menu 2011

Have a more relaxing Christmas this year with Capelli Foods catering

Christmas catering has never been so easy - or so delicious! Take a look at the Capelli Foods Xmas catering menu and get your orders in as soon as possible to have a stress free lunch or dinner on the Sunshine Coast this Christmas.

Christmas pudding orders by Friday 11th November
Turkey and Ham orders by Friday 11th November
All other orders by Friday 16th December

To be picked up from Capelli on Duke (Xmas Eve), Saturday 24 December
To order, email Carolyn

Stella & Dot at Capelli Foods

Capelli at Gympie's Flavourfest and Flavourfeast

At Capelli Foods we did our bit to support local Gympie and Sunshine Coast produce at this year's Flavourfest and Flavourfeast Festival. We showcased our very popular tapas as well as our pork belly, chorizo and chickpea, beef pinchos and marinated mushrooms. The dishes were so popular we had sold out by 1.30 – next year we will bring a lot more food!   It was fantasitc to see so many local producers gathered together to show their latest and favourite products. The day finished with the dinner as four local chefs showed off their skills using fresh local produce. Michael provided the main meal of an alternate drop of crispy skin duck or Nolan’s private selection rib eye served with local widgee pumpkin and white sweet potato crush, Wilson’s pocket Zucchini flowers and Goomborian green beans topped with Capelli own house made jus.   Michael loved it and was in his element rubbing shoulders with celebrity chefs Rita Macali, Ben O’Donoghue and Matt Golinski. It's always great to gain inspiration and ideas for our own beloved Sunshine Coast restaurant, Capelli on Duke

Capelli on Duke Featured in U On Sunday

We're very proud at Capelli on Duke to have been featured in the Sunday Mail's U On Sunday. Michael got to share some of his favourite foods, favourite Sunshine Coast restaurant and his delicious Baked Chocolate with Ginger Poached Pears and Praline recipe. It's a wonderful winter recipe for you to try at home and impress the family. Enjoy!

Traditional Brazillian BBQ at Capelli's