Big Moose | Live Fire Cooking in Whanganui, Aotearoa

Big Moose is Canadian-born, San Francisco-trained Chef James Schellenberg. The flavour of live-fire cooking, coupled with the principles of farm-to-table, locally-sourced, family-style (shared) dining. Events, catering, private dining &amp; pop-ups in the Whanganui region.

Live-Fire Flavour

Indulge in an exclusive private dining experience with chef James Schellenberg, featuring a curated menu that showcases the best of local ingredients. Perfect for celebrations or business meetings, our private dining is designed to create memorable moments.

Private Dining Experiences

Savor the essence of local cuisine with our farm-to-table dinners, featuring fresh ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Enjoy a communal dining experience that highlights the flavors of our region.

Farm-to-Table Dinners

Join us for unique pop-up dining events around the greater Whanganui region, where we celebrate seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. Each event promises a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure in a lively atmosphere.

Pop-Up Events

Find Big Moose at the WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS every Saturday from 8:30am - 1pm and DOCKSIDE SOCIAL every Friday from 4:30 - 8:30pm at the Waimarie. Follow on IG for special event notices

Market Stalls

Let Big Moose cater your next event with custom menus, and locally sourced seasonal produce. From holiday parties and weddings, to special events and dinner parties - Chef James will create a memorable experience.

Event Catering

*COMING SOON* Fine-dining, seasonal, members-only, and prix fixe dining occasions in and around Whanganui. Spaces will be limited. Upcoming dates announced soon, so follow Big Moose on Instagram!

Dining Pop-Ups

Our Services

Look out for our sign at markets and events. The menu changes slightly each week. We take EFTPOS, PayWave and cash. 

FIRST BRAT bratwurst style pork sausage with sauerkraut and honey wholegrain mustard on a soft roll  $15

GREEN AS with coriander and jalapeño pork sausage, salsa verde, and rocket on a soft roll  $16

TRICK MAC with "Mici" pork/beef sausage, american cheese, pickles, lettuce, and secret sauce on a soft roll  $18

FLATBREAD PLATE (Veg) with grilled asparagus, pickles, cured red cabbage, garlic & chilli yoghurt and fresh-fired flatbread  $15

Add any sausage to the FLATBREAD PLATE for an extra $9 

Our first time at the market, Nov '24 was a huge success. Come by and check out the grill (and the food!).

Catering event at the historic Durie Hill Elevator

We may be known for proteins, but we also love veg-forward plates! Our catering menus are personalized and strictly seasonal.

Big Moose mascot, Newcastle "Newkie" Brown. All the way from California!

Gallery

A couple had been dining here in the afternoon of one of my photoshoots. When the left, I stepped forward and capture their table as they left it.

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