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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Recipe Features
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Seasonal sensationsCraig Squire explores the benefits of supporting local producers
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Handy guide to local produceCraig Squire picks up ideas from the Australian Tropical Foods website
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Support our local growersStimulate your tastebuds – and the local economy – with these delicious meals
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The best catch is localSupport local seafood by serving these delicious dishes at your next dinner party.
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Madness & MangoesGet into summer mode with some of these tasty mango recipes
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Local flavour unsurpassedUsing fresh local produce has far more benefits than just better flavour
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Get True Taste of AustraliaBush food has great nutritional properties
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Potential For Food TourismPromoting local produce can boost our economy and keep tourists coming back
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Quality OnlineThe waters of the tropics have an abundance of healthy, fresh produce
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Carbon DietEating local produce means a drastic reduction in transportation costs and leaves a smaller carbon footprint
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Local FlavoursThe Far North has an abundance of mouth-watering food
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Promoting Australian Tropical CuisineThe role of a guest chef is an ideal opportunity to espouse the virtues of Aussie produce
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Real Taste of HomeSupporting local producers has multiple benefits, especially flavour
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Party SeasonHosting the perfect Christmas dinner party?
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Christmas CuisineMake Christmas dinner easy this year
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Flavours of the NorthFill your festive table with an abundance of local produce
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Shop LocallyEnjoy local products and embrace tropical cuisine
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Taste of the TropicsEmbrace the region you live in by using local produce…
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Sunday LunchTradition states that Australians love nothing better than a Sunday barbecue. So why not celebrate the arrival of spring with some early season sensations?
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Dressings & SalsasHave you every wondered how they make “no fat” or “low cal” salad dressings?
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SaucesThe quality of sauces, salsas and dressings are the telltale sign between an average chef and a great chef – a distinguishing feature between the norm and the best…
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Stir – friesThe difference between a professional chef and a home cook is understanding why some things are done and not others…
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