Burke, Patrick
Biography
Patrick Burke was a well know Christchurch caterer. His company catered for events at Addington Raceway, Canterbury Saleyards and the Winter Garden. In 1904 he became proprietor of the Bush Inn Hotel. In January 1908 P. Burke & Co. Ltd was established with Mr Burke as Chairman, and in February of that year the Company took over the lease of the Bush Inn Hotel.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Citizens' luncheon to the officers, visit of the Imperial Troops to Christchurch, Exhibition Building papers
Folded card titled Citizens' luncheon to the officers, visit of the Imperial Troops to Christchurch, Exhibition Building, Friday, February 8th, 1901, P. Burke, Caterer, 1901. Includes the luncheon menu and the toast list.
Photograph shows the waiters and waitresses posing before the citizens' luncheon for the officers of the Imperial Troops visiting Christchurch. Male waiter is Mr Bert Hubbard. Publisher: [Christchurch, N.Z. : s.n., 1901]