We use LOCAL butcher shops for GRASS-FED, FREE-RANGE meat and free-range chicken.
Our fish comes from the Hawkes Bay and is processed and couriered to us on the DAY-OF-THE-CATCH.
Where possible we use ORGANIC & local ingredients, and our own GARDEN GROWN produce.
The eggs are free range.
Please give us at least 1 OR 2 DAYS NOTICE if you intend to eat with us so that we can work out your menu with you as your first choice may not be available.
We also have an excellent selection of FINE WINES & CHAMPAGNES.
Please note that all food service is an additional charge and is subject to value added NZ Goods & ServicesTax.
Payment by credit card may also incur a 3.18% credit card processing surcharge.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast will be served to your room, or on the deck adjoining your accommodations, and at the time specified by you at check-in.
THE SIMPLE BREAKFAST
(toasted muesli & yoghurt + toasted bread & home-made preserves + seasonal fruit & fruit juice)
THE EGG BREAKFAST
(free range eggs any style + toasted bread & home-made preserves + seasonal fruit & fruit juice)
THE TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST
(the Simple Breakfast + free range eggs any style + bacon, mushrooms & grilled or sliced tomato)
BREAKFAST SIDES
(eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, or cheese)
DINNER
If you are more than one person dining then PLEASE CHOOSE THE SAME COURSES.
Guests staying in the VIOLA STUDIO may order a SET MENU main for $30.00 per person.
We also serve this meal in both guesthouses as an early dinner for guests going on the FOOTPRINTS TOUR.
SET MENU
Choice of either traditional Spaghetti BOLOGNESE made with beef, organic tomatoes, red wine & fresh rosemary, or Spaghetti PUTTANESCA for vegetarians/vegans.
The dinner is served with garlic bread and salad or vegetables.
Guests staying in the LOTUS GUESTHOUSE may order either the Set Menu or a
3 COURSE DINNER with a choice of
Starter or Soup + a Rice/Pasta dish or other Mains dish + Dessert
for $69.00 per person.
STARTERS
Sri Lankan CURRIED PRAWNS with lettuce & lime juice
Spanish style GARLIC PRAWNS with crusty bread
Italian TUNA & cannellini bean SALAD
Organic, homemade HUMMUS & GRILLED VEGETABLES with pita bread
SOUPS
All soups are made with vegan stock and served with ciabatta rolls or French bread
Rich, Italian porcini & button MUSHROOM soup
LEEK & POTATO with sauvignon blanc soup
Roasted vine TOMATO & RED CAPSICUM soup with fresh basil (no dairy or gluten)
RICE & PASTA
Rice & pasta dishes are served with seasonal vegetables or a salad
RISOTTO with roasted MUSHROOMS, double smoked PANCETTA, French ONION & fresh herbs
PASTA with lightly devilled CHICKEN pieces cooked in a rich Italian tomato sauce
Spaghetti BOLOGNESE made with beef, organic tomatoes, fresh rosemary & red wine
Spaghetti PUTTANESCA made with organic tomatoes & red wine for vegetarians/vegans.
MAINS
All mains are served with sliced baked potatoes or garlic & virgin olive oil potato mash,
seasonal vegetables or a salad
Goan FISH CURRY with homemade chutney & side dishes
Greek BAKED CHICKEN cooked with yogurt, red onions & feta cheese
Crumbed CHICKEN BREAST with tarragon, Parmesan cheese & lemon zest with a creamy wine sauce
Malay PORK VINDALOO with homemade chutney & side dishes
Slow ROASTED PORK BELLY rubbed with crushed pepper, fennel & garlic,
served with German style red cabbage & apples (in season)
BEEF BRISKET with capsicum, tomatoes, red wine & spices slow cooked in a clay pot
Middle Eastern LAMB SHANK TAGINE with grilled vegetables
Greek slow ROAST LAMB with yoghurt & garlic sauce (for 4 guests only)
DESSERT
Homemade vanilla, almond & cinnamon ICE CREAM with a dark chocolate & espresso sauce
Old fashioned CHOCOLATE MOUSSE with whipped cream & walnuts