Where everybody knows your name: The Elmwood
The packed carpark has always been part of its story, but as restrictions lift, the fans are returning – in droves. Hosts Marty and Naomi, renowned for their gregarious bonhomie to all patrons, take great pride in providing a quality experience in relaxation, dining and entertainment. No wonder, then, that The Elmwood Trading […]
Heavenly salmon: Hororata Foods
Not much beats gathering some friends around to catch up over drinks and a delicious platter, especially when the hero is succulent salmon. Enjoyed hot smoked, cold smoked, baked, fried, or flaked onto crackers, salmon is a much-loved part of so many household gatherings and celebrations. More than 25 years ago Henry Studholme, […]
Nuts & seeds pack a punch
New advice from the Heart Foundation reveals that eating as little as three to four handfuls of nuts and seeds a week has a significant benefit for heart health, decreasing the risk of heart disease by around 20 percent. Nuts and seeds are nutrient dense foods packed with heart healthy fats, fibre and […]
Location, ambience & fine cuisine: The Lake House
Sunsets over lakes – what could be more romantic? Such an idyllic setting is available to couples for their wedding at The Lake House on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. The stunning new covered and heated deck dining space is the absolute in lake side dining. Now […]
Popping with personality: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants
If we are what we eat, then wouldn’t you like to be gorgeous, popping with personality, sweet, stylish, and perfectly at home in every situation? An affirmative answer means the textbook balanced diet for you is a slice of cake in each hand. Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants’ mother and daughter team have […]
A slice of heaven: Full Time Tart
A wedding cake is just as much a symbol of a marriage ceremony as the bride’s dress, with gorgeous confections covered in luscious buttercream taking pride of place. Helping make that special day complete in Canterbury is cake-maker extraordinaire Sophie Petersen, aka Full Time Tart. A love of baking and art started Sophie’s […]
Enchanting space for hire: Sign of the Takahe
Over 100 years old, its fairy-tale aura has provided the idyllic setting for countless wedding ceremonies down the decades. Formerly known for its restaurant, bar and coffee shop, The Sign of the Takahe now comprises a comfy cafe and bar downstairs with a dedicated event and function space upstairs. This change heralds an […]
Mouth-watering catering: Twentyfour Catering
Your wedding vows are unique to you – so why wouldn’t your wedding feast be the same? At Twentyfour Catering, Chef Chantelle Quinn makes it her mission to cater for you as an individual, with your tastes and ideas front and centre. This might be your favourite finger food, or the inclusion of […]
Modern indulgence: Formosa
Ashburton fusion restaurant Formosa blends inspiration from the contemporary aspects of the west, with its Asian roots to create a unique and perfect balance of the yin and yang. Amber Huang and her team cherish that balance and always bring something fresh to their discerning diners. For those planning a wedding, Formosa has […]
Add a little joy: Marg’s Cup of Joy
People enjoy drinking coffee for all kinds of reasons – for its delicious taste, for its warmth and comfort and because it is a great beverage to enjoy with friends on social occasions. Such social occasions might include weddings, hen parties or stag dos, especially those in the country or other outdoor settings. […]
