Come hungry, meet the makers, and taste what makes Selwyn special. Our cafés, vineyards, and eateries serve food grown right here. Local flavours tell the story of our land and the pride of those who grow and make it.
Selwyn is full of fresh, flavoursome food. From high-country lamb and beef to olives, hazelnuts, wasabi, saffron, truffles, walnuts, hops and more! Local produce is diverse, innovative, and grown with care. Every meal here tells the story of the land and the people who work it.
Our growers are local, small-scale, and hands-on. Family-run farms and producers supply fresh, high-quality ingredients to cafés and restaurants across Selwyn. Accessible and personal, they’re all within a short drive of Christchurch, making it easy to see where your food comes from and meet the people behind it.
Selwyn’s cafés and restaurants serve food grown in the paddock next door. It’s as fresh as it gets. Whether you’re after a quick snack or a long lunch, you’ll taste local pride and quality in every dish.
Selwyn’s vineyards and breweries let you go straight to the source for tastings, tours, and events. It’s a chance to meet the makers, learn their stories, and enjoy fresh, hand-crafted drinks in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
The heart of our district comes alive through the people, passions, and traditions shaping our local food and produce. From family-run farms and award-winning vineyards to handcrafted lavender, olives, venison and more, these stories showcase the rich diversity, creativity and deep connection to land that makes Selwyn special. Explore behind-the-scenes journeys that bring fresh local flavours from paddock to plate and celebrate the makers who are proudly growing, crafting, and sharing the best of Waikirikiri Selwyn
