Hospitality’s holy grail: Auditing Solutions

Canterbury’s hospitality scene is flourishing – with many successful businesses juggling multiple sites and registration fees. The solution? A single food control plan and team of local food and safety experts. Working closely with food businesses to verify that food control plans are both compliant with the Food Act 2014 and well-suited to […]

Eat. Drink. Gather: Two Fat Possums

Looking for a venue for your next work do? Celebrating a milestone birthday? This West Melton favourite does it all. Just a 30-minute drive from the Christchurch city centre, Two Fat Possums in Selwyn’s West Melton offers a great location for your next event. A curated menu for brunch and dinner offers their […]

Private parties perfected: Crowne Plaza Christchurch

If you need a truly elevated space for special gatherings, read on for a sophisticated hidden gem… More than a venue, 1851 Social Bar and Lounge was crafted with elevated events in mind. Exquisite surroundings coupled with impeccable hosting and a tantalising menu promises that this is an ideal place for your next […]

Slow-smoked & supreme: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel

Days are growing longer and we’re finally getting the go-ahead to plan for party season. Secure your event eats now – low and slow meat catering is where it’s at. Sounds of surprise and delight fill the room when the team at at Smoke ‘n’ Barrel when they present their array of low […]

Latte to love: Café Comma

A delicious new chapter in Christchurch dining. Since opening its doors in September 2024, Café Comma has quickly become one of Christchurch’s must-visit destinations. Located at 287 Durham Street North, this vibrant café impresses with a seamless blend of stunning design, culinary flair, and warm hospitality. Open early six days a week, it’s […]

Bespoke & beautiful:
Dandelion and Clover

A thriving café at its core, this West Melton venue has evolved to host the milestones and memorable moments of its community thanks to an owner with a particularly big heart. Heralding from South Africa, Dandelion and Clover’s Jenny Swift feels at home during celebrations of all kinds. “I’m no stranger to that […]

Happy hosting:
The Good Home Pegasus

Spectacular lakeside vistas fuse with a team of events experts for functions that feel five-star. Add an expansive range of plates and cocktails to the mix, and it soon becomes your home away from home. Every event on the social calendar is catered to at The Good Home Pegasus. A location that exudes […]

Where comfort meets occasion: Lincoln Motel

Booking accommodation comes with a number of opportunities – location is just the start. At Lincoln Motel, you’re guaranteed a stay near local event venues. From wedding venues in Tai Tapu to West Melton, to conferences at Lincoln’s university and events centre, this homely accommodation offers excellent service in the heart of its […]

Plan your Christmas party:
Chateau on the Park

Yes, it’s time to get your booking confirmed for celebrating the festive season. It might seem like a long way off but plans for Christmas parties have already begun. To avoid scrambling around at the last minute only to find that everything in the city is already booked, start planning now. Happily the […]

Eat, drink, sing: Cheers and Karaoke Bar

Introducing Christchurch’s newest Taiwanese fusion restaurant and karaoke bar. Afresh fusion of flavour, fun, and music is landing in central Christchurch this winter, with the grand opening of Cheers and Karaoke Bar on 8 August. The date was chosen for its lucky double-eight symbolism in Asian culture, representing prosperity and good fortune. Located […]