Catering for all occasions: Hanmer Springs Four Square

Whenever you have a bunch of people together in Hanmer, it’s a good enough excuse to treat them to catering from the local Four Square. The reputation of its treat-laden platters is well-established, and there’s lots more on offer. The friendly staff cater for children’s birthday parties with food that kids and […]

Coffee, cake & conferences: Flat White Cafe & Bar

The Waimakariri district is growing fast, especially Pegasus Town and Ravenswood. The residents expect high quality facilities to complement the great lifestyle they have developed. One Pegasus cafe definitely meets that challenge, as both a restaurant and a function venue. Flat White Cafe and Bar is located close to Lake Pegasus in […]

A local feast: TwentyFour Catering

Seven years on from starting her new venture, TwentyFour Catering, Ashburton chef Chantelle Quinn is quietly confident there is no event too big or small for her to tackle. Seven years on from starting her new venture, TwentyFour Catering, Ashburton chef Chantelle Quinn is quietly confident there is no event too big […]

Unique setting to treasure: Sign of the Takahe

Known as the gateway to the Port Hills, the eminent Sign of the Takahe is renowned for its cafe, bar, and restaurant where the best in classic European and Kiwi food and beverages are served in the deliciously baronial setting. Offering casual and family friendly dining at affordable prices, this unique setting […]

A tranquil venue: Barkers Foodstore & Eatery

Having celebrated two years of the beautiful Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery doors being open, the iconic Kiwi Brand has created the perfect destination for your next conference or function. The picturesque setting on the banks of the Waihi River in Geraldine, the impressive glass frame and a spacious interior unites the space […]

A balanced approach: 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 new and fresh to their discerning diners. Special dishes, new […]

Blissful, delicious donuts: Japanz Bakery

A little bit of bliss goes a long way in every day and Japanz Bakery is delighted to assist with its gorgeous and sought-after cream donuts.   The flavour range will have your tastebuds doing gymnastics while you choose between chocolate cream, salted caramel cream, jam and cream, redbeans, and custard cream. […]

Enjoy the ambience: Two Fat Possums

It has an unforgettable cheeky name along with a warm, casual atmosphere. Two Fat Possums restaurant and bar in West Melton is an ideal venue for functions or events with its dedicated function room that can seat up to 50 people.   The venue is versatile enough to accommodate birthday parties, anniversaries, […]

Let’s get cooking

Whether Ecrevisse à la Nage is a week night regular or egg boiling is an issue, an engaging experience is on the menu at Riverside Kitchen.   Specialties of the house include hands-on corporate events, 16 different cooking classes where you can study Mexican, Persian, Japanese, Malay, Thai, Hong Kong Street, or […]

Tasty, versatile and keto-friendly: Bangers’n’Bacon

  “Love and sausage are alike. [You] can never have enough of either.” – author Dean Koontz Pete Nolan at Bangers’n’Bacon agrees. He loves the company’s clean-eating keto-friendly English Breakfast sausages accompanied by a rasher of bacon, a fried egg and slice of tomato for breakfast at the weekend.   Chief cook […]