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The Kitchen Garden Central Otago Taste the best of Central Otago. Private Chef, cooking demos, pop up events, catering & more

I know I’m sorry I don’t want to startle anyone by making you think about Christmas but I feel like you need to read thi...
15/10/2026

I know I’m sorry I don’t want to startle anyone by making you think about Christmas but I feel like you need to read this because it does really need to be planned all the way back here in October for the best overall outcome.

My gluten free Christmas pudding is an act of love and patience but it’s so easy to make it would be a shame not to.

Follow the link direct to the blog post for the easy to follow gluten free Christmas pudding recipe.

https://www.thekitchengardencentralotago.com/post/gluten-free-christmas-pudding-recipe-to-make-now-and-share-at-christmas





It couldn’t have been a better afternoon for a weddingAnd that was the exact words from the photographer because the sky...
05/10/2026

It couldn’t have been a better afternoon for a wedding

And that was the exact words from the photographer because the sky was beautiful with dark clouds, keeping it moody and not bright but for me there was a couple moments that I thought the sky would open up and tip down but apparently the rain stayed away and they were able to enjoy the day outside.

I set up a grazing table for 60 to enjoy while the couple had their photos taken before heading off to the main reception.

I loved the spot the table was set up in, this beautiful renovated stone building, so gorgeous and really made the table pop.

Our grazing tables are the right service if your reception is a number of hours away but you have a crowd that needs something to carry them thru but also it’s perfect as the main event too.

Grazing tables have something for everyone and always look beautiful with some wow factor. If you have an event that you think needs one, why not get in contact.

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https://www.thekitchengardencentralotago.com/





04/10/2026

There was some seriously serious spring vibes on Saturday nights menu🌱🌱

A number of months ago I put up a Private Chef Dinner as an item in an auction and last weekend we finally got to bring it together for the lucky recipients.

Our Private Chef service was so perfect for the gorgeous spring evening and the view from the kitchen made me so very happy. The guests all arrived excited to just let us take care of them for the night.

On the menu for the night was
Chef Bites
🐟Ponzu Salmon in toasted seaweed roll
🦌Fiordland Venison Tartare on Potato Pave
🍠Kūmara Waffle w whipped ricotta + lemon board beans.

Once I asked everyone to take a seat it was time to kick of the main event.
First Plate
🐟Smoked Stewart Island Bluecod Beignets + Pickled Cucumber + Sorrel Oil

Second Plate
🫛Ricotta Stuffed Agnolotti + garden peas and the start of my asparagus

Third Plate
🐑Lamb Rack+ Pressed Lamb Shoulder + Watercress purée + Roast Onion.

And as we all know dessert is a necessity
🍋Lemon Posset + Almond amaretto+ Grapefruit Gel+Orange Curd and Meringue crisp.

Rochelle and I tidied the kitchen, packed the car and left everyone to enjoy the remainder of the night.
I thoroughly enjoyed the night and was so glad to have finally delivered a great night for these wonderful people who gave to a good cause at the beginning of the year.





01/10/2026

Summer is for relaxed, casual vibes

Summer is for gathering together, enjoying the sun, some cold drinks and great food

Summer is also for getting The Kitchen Garden over to make sure those things can happen without you having to even lift a finger.

Our Substantial Bites menu is a mix of all those classic favourites and some new ones.
It’s a service that keeps everyone happy and no one misses out.
It’s called substantial for a reason it’s not canapés that are one and done no it’s enough to keep even the most ravenous person happy.

It’s a perfect bite for this summer days and all you have to do is get in contact and we can take it from there.

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https://www.thekitchengardencentralotago.com/get-in-touch

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027 434 7299





🇳🇵🇳🇵26 August 2026🇳🇵🇳🇵The floods hit Nepal, sweeping thru the valley. When Dad rang me that day, he was already coming u...
01/10/2026

🇳🇵🇳🇵26 August 2026🇳🇵🇳🇵

The floods hit Nepal, sweeping thru the valley.

When Dad rang me that day, he was already coming up with a plan, all he was asking was that I put something out on my socials asking people to donate something but then when he went down to Pinot Junction for his morning coffee and got speaking to Kate Barnett she really stepped up, suggesting they would donate $2 from the sale of each of their world famous cinnamon scrolls was born.

So this is just a huge thank you to everyone who came down and brought a scroll, dropped some change in the jar or even messaged me directly to say they had donated to Himalayan Trust. We just so appreciate it and we managed to raise $610.90 which will go directly to Nepal.

This is also a massive massive huge big THANK YOU to the team at Pinot Junction and Kate Barnett we so love that you jumped on board the way you did, you are amazing 🤩




For all those people who have told me over the last few weeks that they are watching and waiting for me to sow my tomato...
29/09/2026

For all those people who have told me over the last few weeks that they are watching and waiting for me to sow my tomato seeds, it’s happened so off you go, get sowing!!!

With fresh snow on the hills and a crisp wind blowing I sowed the last of my main sow over the weekend and it sure felt like summer was miles away but it’s done now and all I can do is wait……

Wait for all those beautiful juicy ripe fruits that say summer to me. I’ve got the containers down on the underfloor heating kept company by Max the cat who always appreciates the warmth just like the seeds.

So the wait is over people get sowing.





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