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We are incredibly honoured to have been recognised on the world stage, receiving the 2026 Global Culinary Travel Award for Best Rural Culinary Heritage Experience.

This award celebrates far more than Hapuku Kitchen. It reflects the passion, stories,

Just the perfect thing for a chilly Friday night, Venison, Pork and Paua pie. All matched to a Mt Beautiful Pinot Noir!

Just 4 seats left for tomorrow night!

We’re putting the finishing touches on tomorrow’s supper club menu. We like to keep our trust-the-chef, 3 course menus a surprise - but to give you a hint, we have line-caught snapper, venison, free-

Autumn delivers such rich colours, slow cooking, and deeply satisfying flavours—perfect for a shared feast. This is a fire roast leg of young venison, boned and rolled with thyme, sage & garlic. A crayfish simply grilled on the open fire t

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Hapuku Kitchen - winners of the 2026 Global Culinary Travel Awards

Hapuku Kitchen are the 2025 winners of the North Canterbury Business Awards for Tourism

Hapuku KItchen have achieved Qualmark Gold status in New Zealand

Hapuku Kitchen is committed to the Tiaki Promise, New Zealand

Hapuku Kitchen is committed to 100% Pure New Zealand

Hapuku Kitchen works with and fully supports Destination Kaikoura, New Zealand

Hapuku Kitchen is a member of New Zealand Maori Tourism

Hapuku Kitchen is proudly featured with the very best of New Zealand with Neat Places

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