From pasture to plate

Taste Selwyn celebrates the best food grown and crafted in our region for the month of May each year.  

Eateries partner with local producers to create dishes with fresh ingredients grown right here in Selwyn.

 Check out the range of eateries and producers that took part in 2024. We look forward to bringing this back in 2025!

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for competitions and details on Taste Selwyn 2025.

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Our Eateries

Brunch

The Silver Dollar Bar and Restaurant

Unwind in the cozy indoor setting or bask in the sun-soaked courtyard at the Sil...
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Brunch, Lunch

Café on the Green

A great game of golf always goes down well with a tasty meal after. Luckily, you...
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Lunch

Tai Tapu Hotel

Settled at the foot of the Port Hills is The Tap. For over 150 years, the Tai Ta...
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Lunch, Dinner

Ratana Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

Located in Rolleston’s town centre, the family run Italian restaurant Ratana is ...
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Lunch, Dinner

Rossendale Weddings and Events

Rossendale Wine and Events is set within a gorgeous garden, neighboring the pict...
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Helado Gelato and Coffee Garden

On Rolleston's bustling Tennyson Street is the family-run business Helado, your ...
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Lunch, Dinner

The Laboratory

In the heart of Lincoln, The Laboratory is a unique Canterbury tale of determina...
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Brunch, Lunch

General Post

Inspired by the Tai Tapu community, the windows of the former post office have b...
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Lunch

Memory's Restaurant

Memory’s is a family run business, set amongst mature trees and a well-establish...
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Lunch, Dinner

Thirsty Acres

Sitting on the corner of State Highway 73 and Courtenay Road in Kirwee is the pu...
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Brunch, Lunch

Maddison Eatery

Maddison Eatery invites you to feel at home in its cosy warm space, with a break...
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Lunch

The Store @ Tai Tapu

The Store @ Tai Tapu are committed to using the very best produce and are very e...
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Lunch

Langdale Vineyard Restaurant

Nestled amongst a vineyard in West Melton is Langdale Vineyard, a restaurant and...
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Lunch

The Famous Grouse

Lincoln is the home of the Famous Grouse Hotel and has been for over 140 years. ...
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Gunyah Country Estate

In the dining room at Gunyah Country Estate you will be treated to the sumptuous...
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Smoke

Specialising in low and slow smoked American BBQ and burgers, Smoke on Tennyson ...
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Brunch, Lunch

Dalethorpe House

Born out of a recent rebranding of The Fat Beagle Cafe, Dalethorpe House Cafe, i...
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    Win tickets to the Courtenay A&P Show! 🐎🐑 🚜

    Comment below what you're looking forward to the most at the show and go in the draw to win a double pass! Entries close 3pm tomorrow, Friday 21 November.

    From cute animals, vintage machinery, the grand parade and more, it's a fun day out for all ages!

    Look out for our Meet us in the Country colouring competition for the kids!

    For more event details visit: 👇
    https://selwyn.nz/events/listing/courtenay-show

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/13/24 at 7:00AM

    Discover the beauty of Selwyn’s award-winning gardens this weekend at the Spring Garden Open Days. 🌷 🌳

    Visit an old quarry transformed into a stunning oasis of tranquility, a native plant arboretum, old roses, woodlands and gardens celebrating sculptures – there is a gorgeous garden for everyone to enjoy. 🌻

    📅 Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 November, 10am to 4pm

    👉 Find out more: https://selwyn.nz/spring/garden-open-days/

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/6/24 at 7:00AM

    The Hororata Highland Games are on this Saturday!

    This Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, alongside great entertainment, and dancing.

    Book your tickets now!

    Find out more: 👇
    https://selwyn.nz/events/listing/hororata-highland-games

    @hororatagames #selwynnz #meetusinthecountry

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 11/16/24 at 1:14AM

    Visited the Christchurch Show?

    Loved what you saw?

    Now come and see real country gardens at Meet us in the Country Spring Garden Open Days this weekend, 14 - 17 November.

    Grab your friends and head out to Selwyn and explore some of our gorgous gardens, with plantings and landscaping for everyone to enjoy.

    Casa Rossa - West Melton
    Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden - Tai Tapu
    Knockdolian - Darfield
    The Herbal Garden - West Melton
    Cedar Park - Rolleston
    Broadfield Gardens - Rolleston
    Ortel Garden - West Melton

    Check out https://selwyn.nz/spring/garden-open-days/
    to find out opening times and costs to visit each garden.

    Meet you in the garden!

    #MeetUsInTheCountry #selwynnz #selwyngardens #springgardens

  • Photo from @selwyn.nz on Instagram on selwyn.nz at 10/22/24 at 6:40AM

    Lock it in your calendar and get your tickets now for the Hororata Highland Games!

    A Scottish festival with a Kiwi twist, it features traditional Scottish events such as caber tossing and tug-of-war, plus rides, dancing, crafts, food stalls and more.

    📅 Saturday 9 November
    📍 Hororata Domain

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