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Food & Catering

Great food, without the effort

All catering is prepared fresh and waiting at your tent on arrival. Fire up the pizza oven, open the platter, or let us take care of dinner entirely. At least one week's notice required.

Kōwhai Tent — Included with every stay

  • 4 organic eggs and 750ml organic milk (Puhoi Valley)
  • Butter and a loaf of fresh homemade bread
  • S'mores kit: marshmallows and biscuits
  • English Breakfast tea, plunger coffee, instant coffee and sugar
  • Condiments: salt, pepper, oil and flour
  • Outdoor kitchen: wood-fired pizza oven, Weber BBQ and gas hob
  • Chilly bin stocked with ice packs for fresh food

Pōhutukawa Tent — Included with every stay

  • Bottle of New Zealand wine
  • Milk, yoghurt, butter, eggs and cereal
  • S'mores kit: marshmallows and biscuits
  • English Breakfast tea, plunger coffee and sugar
  • Condiments: salt, pepper and oil
  • Full indoor kitchen: oven, induction cooktop, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Outdoor: Morsø wood-fired pizza oven and Weber BBQ

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Ready and waiting when you arrive

Order any of the options below and everything will be prepared fresh and waiting at your tent. You just need to fire up the oven or open the lid.

Both Tents

Antipasto Platter

A generous spread of handcrafted bites, perfect for grazing as you settle in and take in the views.

Homemade seed crackers Garlic pita Bruschetta Cheese sticks Salami Pastrami Cheeses Smoked salmon Pickled onion skewers Stuffed red peppers Sundried tomatoes Gherkins Red pepper jelly Hummus Caramelised onion relish
$89
NZD per platter
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Both Tents

Ready-to-Cook Pizzas

Handmade 10-inch pizzas ready to go straight into your wood-fired pizza oven. Six flavours to choose from. Order as many as you like.

Choose your flavour

Veggie: roasted capsicum, red onion, courgette, spinach, feta and basil pesto
ABC: apricot chicken, bacon and cream cheese
Chicken and Cranberry: roasted chicken, cranberry and brie
Moroccan Lamb: pulled lamb, olives, feta, sundried tomato and tzatziki
Hawaiian: ham, pineapple and mozzarella
BBQ Meat Eater: pulled beef, bacon, salami, mozzarella and BBQ sauce

Note your chosen flavour(s) in the Stripe checkout when ordering.

$44
NZD per pizza
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Both Tents

Gourmet Dinner for Two

A restaurant-quality meal, prepped and delivered ready for you to cook at your own pace. Salads and cheesecake are served ready to eat.

2x Beef scotch 4x Sausages Choice of chicken or beef patties Volare garlic bread 2 salads of your choice Passionfruit cheesecake

Salad options: Watercress, Blue Cheese and Pear / Pumpkin, Feta and Orzo / Broccoli, Cauliflower and Feta / Roasted Roots and Bacon. Note your choices at checkout.

$170
NZD for two
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Please note: We require at least one week's notice for all catering orders. If you have dietary requirements or want to adjust an order, email hello@wildcanvas.nz and we will sort it out.

Pōhutukawa Tent Only

Private Chef Experience

Elevate your Pōhutukawa stay with a private chef experience. A gourmet three-course meal is prepared and served exclusively for your group, using only the freshest ingredients. Perfect for special occasions — a dining experience tailored to your tastes, with both indulgence and convenience in a stunning setting.

Sit back, relax, take in the views, and let someone else take care of dinner entirely.

Enquire by Email
Private chef experience at Wild Canvas Pōhutukawa Tent

Local Eateries

If you fancy venturing out

Most guests choose to dine on site. But if you want to explore, here are the best options nearby.

Waitomo

Approximately 13 minutes

Huhu Café

Fresh, locally sourced meals. Highly recommended.

Tomō Bar and Eatery

An authentic Kiwi pub. Great for casual dining and drinks.

Waitomo Homestead

Hearty Kiwi classics in a relaxed country setting.

Ōtorohanga

Approximately 13 minutes

The Thirsty Weta

Vibrant bar and eatery, generous pub meals.

Fat Kiwi Café

Great for breakfast and brunch in a friendly atmosphere.

Te Kuiti

Approximately 10 minutes

Stoked Eatery

Gourmet burgers, fresh salads and international flavours.

Ready to book your stay?

Catering can be added during booking or afterwards via our Experiences page.

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