The Continental Team
Our staff are the single most important factor in ensuring we deliver exceptional quality and a great, memorable experience.
Continental is a family owned business driven by family values and pride. We bring into the business only those people who share those ideals with us, to continue the reputation for excellence for which we are passionately proud.
If you are unsure of the specific person you need to contact, please call our main telephone number or email our main email address and we'll direct your enquiry.
NZ Freephone 0800 426 684 or
Telephone 03 311 8220 or
Email:
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The following people front the Continental experience.
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Greg Ward - Managing DirectorBorn into catering and raised at events, Greg has a blue-blood hospitality pedigree. With a natural love of good food, working experience of all aspects of the business and true understanding of the markets' requirements, Greg leads an enthusiastic team in a constant drive to redefine and improve the service and products we offer. Telephone: (03) 311 8220 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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David and Joan Ward - Founders and DirectorsThis highly successful combination began in 1965 with the purchase of Continental Bakery, developing it into the multi-million dollar business it is today. Their vision, commitment and motivation have resulted in a culture of outstanding service and professionalism. Today Joan takes an active role in Sales Management and you will often find her in the kitchen or at an event site making sure everything is running to the exceptionally high standard delivered by Continental. Telephone: (03) 811 8220 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Event Catering - Cuisine and Operations |
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Will Van Heeswyck - Food and Beverage ManagerWith a wealth of knowledge and experience in hospitality, Will oversees and is responsible for delivering excellence in all our food and beverage services through our Continental Event Catering Team and the Continental Bakery, Rangiora. Passionate about quality and all types of cuisine Will takes great pride in what Continental offers and the calibre of product delivered, always aiming for stylish cuisine served by engaging professionals. DDI: 03 311 8218 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Marko Meingassner - Executive ChefMarko has extensive international experience as a chef and today is focused on creating menus using the freshest of our local seasonal produce, for Continental events. He enjoys every opportunity to meet with wedding couples and event managers and to be involved in planning food and beverage for special occasions. DDI: (03) 311 8209 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Martin Felder – Pastry Chef | ConfectionaireDelicious desserts, delicate cakes and delightful pastry treats are all Martin's speciality. Originally from Lucerne and Swiss trained, Martin has broad international experience ranging from catering on Cunard Cruise Lines to the Skyline in Queenstown. Based at Continental in Rangiora, you will find his mouth-watering treats in our Continental Bakery as well as listed on the catering menus for teas, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Telephone: (03) 311 8215 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Wayne Rewi - BakerThe art of creating beautiful breads in both traditional and modern styles is Wayne's true passion. You will find his loaves of crusty French sticks, sour dough created from wild yeast, rustic breads and delicious bacon and cheese tops - served hot every day in our Continental Bakery in Rangiora. Also, the ciabatta, bread rolls and baskets of delicious hot breads are found on both the Continental Event Catering set menus and buffets. Be sure to say hello to Wayne the next time you call in on a weekend to our Bakery on Percival Street Rangiora. He loves catching up with customers, and explaining how best to enjoy his outstanding range of delicious breads. Telephone: (03) 311 8215 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Karen Abraham - Operations Manager, Event CateringWhen it comes to actually running the events, it's Karen who keeps the operational wheels spinning smoothly - ensuring the service level expectations of our guests are exceeded. Her hands-on experience in event management is unprecedented and on-the-day it is Karen who ensures everything from immaculate staff, to the setting of furniture, crisp linens, polished glassware and a perfect run sheet is 100%. DDI: 03 311 8207 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Event Catering - Sales |
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Julia Neilson - Event Sales CoordinatorWhen it comes to finding the perfect venue, or selecting the beverages and ideal menu then Julia is the person you need to talk to. She understands how to deliver a successful event and will assist in all elements from budgeting to the coordination of your venue, marquee, furniture hire and catering. Julia leaves nothing to chance and with her years of event management experience, she realises how important every function is to our clients. DDI: 03 311 8200 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Lauren Wilton -Sales and Planning SupportWorking behind the scenes, it is Lauren who efficiently ensures that all the elements for administering a successfully catered event are in place. From working with the Event Coordinators in compiling the initial quotation to finalising your guest numbers and timings, Lauren is our go-to-girl for both our clients and the Continental Operations Team. DDI: (03) 311 8208 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Martin Tunley - Business Development - Corporate, Conference & IncentiveFor all elements relating to day meetings, gala dinners, cocktail parties, private functions and exceptional events, Martin is certainly the leading person in the South Island you would turn to to discuss the venue options, the unique dining experiences and our exceptional catering.DDI: (03) 311 8204 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Marquee & Event Hire Equipment |
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Andy Youngman - Manager, Hires DivisionBy far one of the leading marquee riggers in New Zealand, Andy knows all the elements of managing the Continental Event Hire's division and takes exceptional pride in the calibre of product Continental delivers. Andy's specialty is working with major events and has an understanding through years of experience, of what it takes to build marquee villages and festival sites on grand scale. You will however find him hand's on in the Hire's yards and warehouses, just to make sure our operations from the laundry to party equipment hire are meeting his high standards of operations. DDI: (03) 311 8199 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Jenny Sparks - Marquee & Event Hire Sales ExecutiveWhile the Hire's team is loading and driving trucks, handling furniture and building marquees, it is Jenny who adds the glamour and runs the Hires office, looking after all the sales and administration needs. She can help you immediately with advice on marquee styles, sizes and space requirements, accessories and budgets. DDI: (03) 311 8197 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Brent Peak - Operations Manager - Event HireKnowing when and where everything is to be transported, built and returned is what Brent does brilliantly. He brings together the teams to manage delivery of catering equipment; building and furnishing the marquees ... and then the dismantle, cleaning and storage. Perhaps it is Brent's wonderful sense of humour that keeps Hires and the Continental warehousing division based in Cone Street Rangiora, running with exceptional efficiency. DDI: (03) 311 8194 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Marketing |
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Debbie Armatage - Marketing and Communications ManagerContinental has a diverse range of business units: event catering, venue management, marquee supply, hire equipment and the bakery Bakery in Rangiora. Debbie handles the all the marketing and communications for all the divisions. DDI: 03 311 8203 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Newbery Lodge Function Centre |
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Deb Penei - Venue Co-Ordinator Deb has been co-ordinating events for clients and guests at Newbery Lodge for more than four years. She knows this charming venue better than the back of her hand, and this experience combined with good listening skills and good humour, makes Deb your ideal point of contact if you want to discuss, view or book this venue.
DDI: 03 332 2503 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Finance / HR Team |
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Bob Heffernan - Finance and Business Systems ManagerResponsible for all aspects of Continental's financial systems and business administration, including Human Resources, Bob's key aim is to ensure we deliver good value to our clients. Bob also enjoys looking after all the IT issues for Continental, including the management of the custom designed "Strudel" - our event management software. DDI: 03 311 8206 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Lynette Graham - Senior Accounts AdministratorLynette is responsible for the company's accounts receivable and many other aspects of the financial day to day business. DDI: 03 311 8214 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Toni Cannon - Accounts Payable / Payroll OfficerToni's warm voice and friendly smile have been welcoming people into Continental for several years. If you're unsure of who to contact, start with Toni and she will guide you in the right direction. Telephone: 03 311 8220 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
The Bakehouse Team |
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The Continental Bakery team create delicious food on a daily basis, not only for our bakery based in Rangiora, but also all the bakery requirements for the Event Catering team for the various functions throughout the South Island including bread, savouries, slices, desserts and special occasion treats and cakes. |
Our Lovely Bakery Shop Ladies |
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Continental Bakery - RangioraLike the icing on a cake, the lovely retail service team delivers with a welcoming smile every time, at our Rangiora-based bakery. 138 Percival Street, Rangiora Telephone: (03) 311 8215 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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