Experience the culinary delights that make Aotearoa, New Zealand unique. on these classics include horopito and garlic roast lamb, succulent slow cooked venison with bacon and figs and comed beef, mustard, cabbage and potato hash to name a few. JASON LEWIS We are often asked by international visitors what food New Zealand is best known for. The easy answer is fish & chips or a pie. quick and easy Kiwi classics that we all love. But to me the cuisine that best represents Aotearoa is not found in a gas station or takcaway joint, but rather in our homes, on the marae or in our childhood memories. Lastly, it wouldn't be complete without a selection of iconie desserts. With hokey pokey ice sandwiches, boory trifle, fresh baked lamingtons and a hot dessert like feijoa and apple crumble on the mena, cream The culinary team here at Wairakei Resort have taken the question "what food best represents Aotearoa" and made it a challenge to deliver you are sure to leave satisfied. Think of us if you're looking for a trip down memory lane, are new to our shores and want to experience our truest answer with our Taste of Aotearoa Buffet. Every Saturday and Sunday for March and April we will be curating a culinary journey through New Zealand all the way from the coast, across the farmlands right to our grandmother's kitchen table. authentic local cuisine or have international friends visiting who will likely ask that same question above. We will have two different menus and change this week-to-week to provide a unique experience for multiple visits. As an island nation seafood is our raw fish, served ika mata style smoked chicken thighs with stuffing. We hope to see you here. always going to have a place in our which is always a hit. diet. Smoked kahawai was a childhood Jason Lewis - Executive Chef, Wairakei Resort Taupo Golden syrup steamed pudding will Inspired by the delicious meals also be making an appearance on one staple for several of our chefs so will be making an appearance on the menu. commonly found on the marae we will of our menus. Another of my favourites is creamed he serving fresh baked rewana and paua, a delicacy completely unique to fry bread with golden syrup butter, hearty and rich country-style meals Gault for seven years and taught our shores. We will also be bringing a flavour some pork, watercress and are also a popular staple for many New culinary arts at Toi Ohomai Institute back our famous massel fritters and kumara boil up and hangi style" Zealanders. Our New Zealand twist of Technology. Prior to Wairakei Resort Chef Jason was executive chef working wnder Due to our nation's British heritage, Master Chef IV personality Simon Warke TASTE OF AOTEAROA 7TH MARCH - 26TH APRIL From roast lamb, to slow-cooked venison, to smoked kahawai, enjay a culinary journey across the land of the long white cloud. SATURDAY&SUNDAY | 6 - 9PM Adults $49 | Kids $15 | Under 5's free 0800 737 678 | reservations@wairakei.co.nz | www.wairakei.co.nz Experience the culinary delights that make Aotearoa, New Zealand unique. on these classics include horopito and garlic roast lamb, succulent slow cooked venison with bacon and figs and comed beef, mustard, cabbage and potato hash to name a few. JASON LEWIS We are often asked by international visitors what food New Zealand is best known for. The easy answer is fish & chips or a pie. quick and easy Kiwi classics that we all love. But to me the cuisine that best represents Aotearoa is not found in a gas station or takcaway joint, but rather in our homes, on the marae or in our childhood memories. Lastly, it wouldn't be complete without a selection of iconie desserts. With hokey pokey ice sandwiches, boory trifle, fresh baked lamingtons and a hot dessert like feijoa and apple crumble on the mena, cream The culinary team here at Wairakei Resort have taken the question "what food best represents Aotearoa" and made it a challenge to deliver you are sure to leave satisfied. Think of us if you're looking for a trip down memory lane, are new to our shores and want to experience our truest answer with our Taste of Aotearoa Buffet. Every Saturday and Sunday for March and April we will be curating a culinary journey through New Zealand all the way from the coast, across the farmlands right to our grandmother's kitchen table. authentic local cuisine or have international friends visiting who will likely ask that same question above. We will have two different menus and change this week-to-week to provide a unique experience for multiple visits. As an island nation seafood is our raw fish, served ika mata style smoked chicken thighs with stuffing. We hope to see you here. always going to have a place in our which is always a hit. diet. Smoked kahawai was a childhood Jason Lewis - Executive Chef, Wairakei Resort Taupo Golden syrup steamed pudding will Inspired by the delicious meals also be making an appearance on one staple for several of our chefs so will be making an appearance on the menu. commonly found on the marae we will of our menus. Another of my favourites is creamed he serving fresh baked rewana and paua, a delicacy completely unique to fry bread with golden syrup butter, hearty and rich country-style meals Gault for seven years and taught our shores. We will also be bringing a flavour some pork, watercress and are also a popular staple for many New culinary arts at Toi Ohomai Institute back our famous massel fritters and kumara boil up and hangi style" Zealanders. Our New Zealand twist of Technology. Prior to Wairakei Resort Chef Jason was executive chef working wnder Due to our nation's British heritage, Master Chef IV personality Simon Warke TASTE OF AOTEAROA 7TH MARCH - 26TH APRIL From roast lamb, to slow-cooked venison, to smoked kahawai, enjay a culinary journey across the land of the long white cloud. SATURDAY&SUNDAY | 6 - 9PM Adults $49 | Kids $15 | Under 5's free 0800 737 678 | reservations@wairakei.co.nz | www.wairakei.co.nz