Our Food Story
About Us
As your hosts, both Dee & Sean have extensive food & beverage hospitality experience.
Dee managed well-known Auckland Waterfront Restaurant Mikano for nearly 10 years, with over 20 years experience in the Auckland hospitality scene, while Sean was a Cocktail Bar Owner in Nelson for more than 12 years.
Our aim is to serve as much fresh local produce as we can source for our menu to make your experience with us original & authentic. We handmake all the sauces and accompaniments to ensure we are serving only the best, and to have absolute certainty of all the ingredients used for those with special dietary requirements!
Summer Menu
Mains
Seared locally sourced Northland Eye fillet, topped with Café-de-Paris butter $49.00
&
Freshly caught whole Hokianga flounder Shallow fried $46.00
&
Pan-grilled poached chicken breast wrapped in bacon $41.00
Served with either
Preserved Kohukohu lemon risotto
or
Pearl couscous salad
or
Truffle oil potato mash
Please select the same accompaniments
Seasonal salad or side of vegetables $14.00 (serves 2)
Desserts – all $30.00 (serves 2)
Baked lemon tart served with yoghurt or French vanilla ice-cream
Decadent chocolate pudding served with rich chocolate sauce
Coconut chia dessert topped with seasonal fruit
Pannacotta - served with seasonal fruit
All items dependent on seasonal availability
This menus is designed for couples, please ask about our group bookings menu for 3 or more people and note we have a nominal surcharge for dietary requirement adjustments to the menu. Ask when booking.
Breakfasts
As the most important meal of the day, breakfasts are special here at the villa.
A cooked breakfast is included in the room rate
all of the accompaniments are made in-house with
hand-made artisanal ciabatta bread
all served with genuine barista coffee or tea
***While we endeavour to cater for all our guests dietary requirements, unfortunately we are unable to provide a vegan friendly menu.***
Due to our remote location, all food selections need to be made before arrival at the villa.
