About Ochre
Perhaps the best known of all Cairns restaurants and catering companies is the multi award-winning Ochre Restaurant and Catering, formerly Red Ochre Grill, that in 1994 staked its claim on the corner of Sheridan and Shield Street serving modern Australian cuisine with flair and creativity. Owner, Craig Squire is the talented chef who has worked tirelessly to make Ochre the success it is today. Often...
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Restaurant
Dining at Ochre Restaurant is like a virtual tour through the culinary delights of Australia. With a dedication to local produce and experience like no other in crafting Native ingredients into modern exciting cuisine, Ochre Restaurant offers a range of exquisite dishes, specialising in sustainable Australian regional produce, for tourists and locals alike. The restaurant is styled to reflect the colours...
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Lunch Menu
While some restaurants create a new dish for which they become renowned, the chefs at Ochre Restaurant have created a whole new cuisine, unique in its use of Australian native foods and knowledge, that is a legendary dining experience. Our Chefs constantly strive to develop new and exciting dishes that maximise the flavour possibilities of our amazing range of native produce, and the seasonal nature of...
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Catering
Ochre Catering has a clear focus on providing the best concept catering in North Queensland, with some amazing themed events and functions under our belt, we are looking forward to assisting conference organisers in creating a unique event that will provide delegates and participants with a truly memorable experience. Our Events are often the “Highlight of the Conference”. To view our latest...
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Dinner Menu
While some restaurants create a new dish for which they become renowned, the chefs at Ochre Restaurant Cairns have created a whole new cuisine, unique in its use of Australian native foods and knowledge, that is a legendary dining experience. Our Chefs constantly strive to develop new and exciting dishes that maximise the flavour possibilities of our amazing range of native produce, and the seasonal nature...
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Weddings
Experience Counts… Ochre Restaurant and Catering has extensive experience in providing quality wedding catering and wedding planning services, our attention to detail is faultless, service friendly and professional, and assistance in planning your special day practical and efficient. We cater to an average of 40 weddings per year, from small and casual to large and formal. We can offer a range of...
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Sample Event Menus
The menus below are an example of what we offer please contact us for our full menu kit. Download the Ochre Catering menu kit 2013 Event Menu 3 course plated menu – Price on application Alternate drop or banquet service available Bread Fresh Crusty bread selection – Pesto, butter and olive oil Wattle seed Damper – Dukka and peanut oil Entrée Chicken san choi bow – crisp egg noodle –...
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Event Locations
Ochre Restaurant and Catering can organise your special event from start to finish incorporating the following services. Quality food and beverage with menus tailored to suit your needs Hire of all equipment required for outside catering Lighting and Entertainment Video & Audio presentation equipment Themes, concepts and transport Ochre Restaurant has been involved in catering and or event management...
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Awards & Achievements
Awards and Guides
- Queensland Good Food Guide 2012
- Hall Of Fame TNQ Tourism Awards – Best Restaurant 2002
- ACF – restaurant of the year 2008, 2010
- Restaurant and Caterers Awards – North Queensland 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
- Best Specialty Restaurant, Modern Australian and Tourism restaurant
- Caterer of the Year / Event Caterer 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 201
- Restaurant and Catering Australia – National Finalist, Event Caterer 2011
- Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 1997 to 2006
- Winner –TNQ Tourism Awards – Tourism Restaurants 1999, 2000, 2001
- Queensland Tourism Awards ~ Best Restaurant ~ Finalist 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Tucker Seabrook Wine list of the Year ~ Highly Recommended 1995, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Diners Club Restaurant Guide ‘top 100 Restaurants’ Australia
- Lonely Planet Australia guide books – Best Fine Dining, “top pick” Restaurant Cairns 2011 – See what they have to say – click here
- Polyglot APA Guide “Best 10 Australian Dining Experience’s”
- Courier Mail – Good Life Restaurant Guide to Queensland
- Fodders and Frommers Guides – Recommended
- 2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award Winner
- Savour Australia – 3.5 stars
- Winner Taste Paradise Signature Dish 2010
- Sustainable Seafood Day Australia – Winner Cook-off Challenge
Guest Chef Appearances
- 2012 – Muscat, Oman and Abu Dhabi – Beach Rotana Hotel – Australia week promo and Australian Business Group Gala Dinners
- 2009, 2010, 2011 – Abu Dhabi – Beach Rotana Hotel – Australia week promo and Australian Business Group Gala
- 2007 Chef Craig Squire – Guest Chef – Astoria Cruise Liner
- 2005, 2006 Chef, Craig Squire – Guest Chef – Towers Rotana Hotel – Dubai
- 2001 Chef, Craig Squire – Guest Chef – British Club & Dutch Club – Singapore
- 1997, 1999 & 2000 Chef, Craig Squire – Guest Chef, Shanghai Hilton – China
- 1998 Chef, Philip Wolter – Guest Chef, QTTC Singapore
- 1998 Chef’s Danielle Murray & Alba Cannizzaro – Guest Chefs , Taiwan
- 1997 Chef, Dannielle Murray – Guest Chef, Bangkok & Chang Mai – Thailand
- 1996 Chef, Craig Squire – Guest Chef, Austin – Texas
Australian Cook Books
- Recipes my mother cooked
- Fine Food from Country Australia
- Courier Mail Signature Dishes
- “Great Australian Chefs ” Mietta O’Donnell
- Simply Australia
- Ansett Dining High ‘Australia’s Master Chefs
