Cuisine
Come on a culinary journey with Boutique Hotels and Lodges and experience some of the finest food and wine this country has to offer. Our collection of luxury, boutique hotels and lodges offer award winning cuisine cooked by passionate chefs from the freshest ingredients, sourced from their gardens and orchards, or from local farmers markets. Fresh eggs laid by free-range chickens; gourmet meats, poultry and fish from specialty providores throughout New Zealand.
Relax in beautiful surroundings, tempted with delectable pre-dinner drinks and canapés followed by a sumptuous dinner, accompanied by award-winning wines from New Zealand and around the world.
The Boatshed - Waiheke island
On Waiheke Island, experience fine dining by candlelight at The Boatshed. Chef creates gourmet cuisine accompanied by herbs and vegetables from the hotel’s organic garden
ACACIA CLIFFS LODGE - Lake taupo
Overlooking the majestic Lake Taupo, enjoy exquisite canapes crafted by Stephanie, your host and chef. Arrange dinner here too - a choice of fine dining or perhaps a casual pizza on the deck, accompanied by fine wines.
14th Lane Urban Hotel Marlborough
Order a sumptuous breakfast at this chic urban hotel in the heart of Blenheim. Delicious waffles, continental breakfast - delicious coffee.
Te Koi - The Lodge at Bronte - Tasman
Dine on delicious cuisine crafted by Chef Ali. The freshest produce from the lovingly tended kitchen garden accompanied by fine wines chosen by experienced sommelier - Ian.
Maruia River Retreat - Tasman
The retreat's chef sources the freshet ingredients from the kitchen garden and local producers. You'll dine on fresh, simple and beautiful food, from your gourmet breakfast spread,, maybe a picnic basket, through to dinner accompanied by fine wines.
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat – Lake Pukaki
Garden to Plate cuisine – organic berries, herbs and vegetables fresh from the garden. Locally sourced free range eggs, manuka honey, juices, cherries, and apricots. A simple platter, a home-style meal, enjoyed in these pristine surroundings. Degustation fine dining by prior request
Pen-y-bryn Lodge - Oamaru
Celebrating the gourmet food delights of this region with fine dining prepared by Chef and Host James. Enjoy dining in the majestic surroundings of the heritage Pen-y-bryn Lodge accompanied by renowned local wines.
