Food and Wine

Food & Wine at Poronui

Poronui is a world away from major cities and their bustling restaurant scenes, yet the fabulous food and wine you will experience at the lodge is so typical of New Zealand’s low key, no fuss approach to regional gourmet excellence.

The lodge kitchen is renowned for its outstanding food and wine selection. Venison, pork, lamb and wild duck come from the property and surrounding region, and the proximity to the ocean offers an abundance of fresh deep sea fish, salmon, lobster and mussels. Our specially packed streamside lunches are likely to be the very best picnic you've ever had. The wine cellar stocks more than 10,000 bottles of most internationally recognized vintages as well as the cream of New Zealand's wines, many sourced directly from the adjoining wine producing area of Hawkes Bay.

Fine Fare

Food is one of the highlights of a stay at Poronui. Our resident chef has honed his skills internationally and brings a touch of class to everything from breakfast to gourmet picnic lunches to pre-dinner canapés, dinner and dessert treats. All meals are prepared in the lodge kitchen, which is literally at the heart of the Lodge.

Guests gather round the wood paneled bar to share everything from freshly baked muffins and scones to tall tales and anecdotes. Dinner is at a shared table and there is always something to suit all appetites.

We also host a weekly outdoor barbeque where visitors can enjoy the culinary experience of game sourced directly from the property.

Our Wine Cellar

The Stables at Poronui boasts one of New Zealand’s finest modern underground cellars, featuring an extensive collection of award winning local and international wines. We store many thousands of bottles covering most recognized vintages, and we regularly host wine tastings - which are a highlight of any visit. Our proximity to the renowned, and consistently excellent, wine-producing region of Hawkes Bay, means that we complement all meals with some of New Zealand’s best new wines.

Food and Wine at Glazebrook

The food at Glazebrook is of the same high standards as Poronui, because it was prepared by our resident Poronui chef and transported to Glazebrook for your enjoyment.  Your meals will also include the best of fresh local produce, and Glazebrook's proximity to the famous Marlborough wine region is reflected in the wines served with your meals.