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Monteith’s has been brewing its family of fine beers and ciders for nigh on 150 years, staying true to the authentic process and recipes of the classic styles we re-creat

e. Renowned the world over, Monteith’s continues to produce brews that are made to exacting standards and capture the spirit of the world’s most famous beers and ciders, in some cases, forgotten favourites, that are all but forgotten.

24/06/2026

Five finalists. One epic cook off 🏆
 
Last week, some of Aotearoa’s most talented chefs went head-to-head in the 2026 Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final, serving up incredible dishes inspired by the wild.
 
Congratulations to our 2026 champion Josiah Smits
 
A huge shoutout to our finalists, Shed 16 , The Keg Room, The Lookout Bar and Kitchen and The Aparima Restaurant & Bar for bringing creativity, passion and serious culinary talent to the table. And thank you to everyone who got involved throughout the challenge. From the chefs and judges to every diner who tried a dish and cast a vote.
 
Here’s to another year of wild food 🦌 🍽️

They've done it again🏆 For the second year running, The Smoking Barrel has taken out the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge ...
18/06/2026

They've done it again🏆
For the second year running, The Smoking Barrel has taken out the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge title!

After a live head-to-head cook off between five of Aotearoa's most talented venues, we're proud to crown The Smoking Barrel as the winner of the 2026 Monteith's Wild Food Challenge, selected by our expert judging panel of Sam in the Wild, Emily Lucas & Jeremy Wells.

Their dish, 'Forest to The Sea Wild Tasting Board' paired with the Monteiths Driftin' IPA impressed the judges with its creativity, flavour and celebration of wild New Zealand ingredients.

A huge thanks to all our chefs, judges and Monteith's lovers who backed bold, wild food this year 🍻 🦌

The Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge Finalists for 2026 are here! 🏆After weeks of wild flavours, creative pairings and tho...
03/06/2026

The Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge Finalists for 2026 are here! 🏆

After weeks of wild flavours, creative pairings and thousands of votes, five standout dishes have earned their place in the final. On 18 June, they'll go head-to-head for the title of Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge Champion 2026.

The finalists are:

🦌 Forest to The Sea Wild Tasting Board - The Smoking Barrel
A wild culinary journey featuring 10-hour BBQ smoked wild venison short rib, local kiwifruit, feijoa & horopito glaze, wild foraged mushrooms, wild pork, yellowfoot pāua, whipped kina & kawakawa butter and kina mayo. Matched with Monteith's Driftin’ IPA.

🍔 G.O.A.T. Burger - The Keg Room
Spiced wild goat with whipped feta, mango chutney & pakoras, matched with Monteith's West Coastin' Hazy IPA.

🍔 Cedric's Wild Food Sliders - Shed 16
Canterbury red stag venison with smoked horopito pork fat, blueberry & mānuka relish, kawakawa aioli, watercress and kūmara crisps, matched with Monteith's Original Ale.

🐐 Tahr Mate The Lookout Bar and Kitchen
Tahr three ways with spring roll, tataki & pressed shoulder, matched with Monteith's Original Ale.

🍽️ Foveaux Strait Blackfoot Pāua Arancini Aparima Restaurant & Bar
Golden-crisp risotto spheres featuring wild-caught blackfoot pāua from the pristine waters of the Foveaux Strait, served with black garlic aioli and tomato kasundi. Matched with Monteith's Alcoholic Ginger Beer.

Let’s see who takes out the win…

Final week to feed your wild! 🍽️ The Wild Food Challenge is nearly wrapped up, which means there's still time to head in...
24/05/2026

Final week to feed your wild! 🍽️

The Wild Food Challenge is nearly wrapped up, which means there's still time to head into your local, try a wild dish & cast your vote.

Venues across Aotearoa have been going head-to-head all month long and it's still up to you to help decide who takes out the top 5 and proceeds to the national final!

Check out our participating venues via the link in bio. Voting closes 31st May.

In the heart of Greytown, The White Swan is serving up a true taste of the backcountry 🔥 Their Wild Food Challenge entr...
21/05/2026

In the heart of Greytown, The White Swan is serving up a true taste of the backcountry 🔥

Their Wild Food Challenge entry, Wairarapa Backcountry Braise, features long-braised nanny goat shoulder pulled straight from the bone, with root cellar parsnip and carrot, golden confit potatoes, wild horopito spice, toasted hazelnut and herb gremolata, all served with flame-charred sourdough.

Paired with a Monteith's Radler, this dish brings rich, rustic flavour with a crisp, easy finish.

Head into The White Swan to try it for yourself, then cast your vote!

Voting open until 31st May.

Down in beautiful Wanaka, Amigos is serving up a wild one 🦌 🍊 Their Wild Food Challenge entry, Venado Naranja, features ...
19/05/2026

Down in beautiful Wanaka, Amigos is serving up a wild one 🦌 🍊

Their Wild Food Challenge entry, Venado Naranja, features tequila and orange cured venison Denver leg on a tostada with goat's chevre, watermelon and mint salad, finished with a juniper and cocoa dressing. Matched with a Monteith's Crushed Apple Cider.

How could you pass up trying this dish? Head into Amigos Wanaka to try it out, then cast your vote for your favourite Wild Food Challenge creation.

Voting available until 31st May.

12/05/2026

Auckland, this one's worth tracking down 🔥 🦌

'The Cut's entry into the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge is their Wild Mānuka Smoked Vension Ribs. Rich, smoky and packed with bold flavour; perfectly paired with a Monteith's Black.

Head to The CUT Restaurant & Bar to try this epic dish, your vote counts. Available until 31st May.

Hamilton’s stepping up to the plate 🦌The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge is rolling through town and their dishes are wor...
01/05/2026

Hamilton’s stepping up to the plate 🦌

The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge is rolling through town and their dishes are worth getting amongst.

🍔 Smash Mountain
Double wild goat smash burger with gouda, oyster mushrooms & kawakawa aioli, matched with Monteith’s Original Ale
Keystone Bar and Restaurant

🐑 Arapawa Original
Wild sheep striploin, pulled mutton shank, smoked mash & native pepper jus, matched with Monteith’s Original Ale
Furnace Steakhouse

🥧 Tale of Two Tails
Pulled wallaby & rabbit pie with black garlic & watercress mash, matched with Monteith’s Original Ale


🍽️ Tahr Mate
Tahr three ways with spring roll, tataki & pressed shoulder, matched with Monteith’s Original Ale
The Lookout Bar and Kitchen

🍔 G.O.A.T. Burger
Spiced wild goat with whipped feta, mango chutney & pakoras, matched with Monteith’s West Coastin’ Hazy IPA
The Keg Room

🦌 The Wayward Stag
Seared venison loin with beetroot, kūmara & port jus, matched with Monteith’s West Coastin’ Hazy IPA
The Wayward Pigeon

🌮 The Roaming Buck
Venison taco with pineapple salsa & chipotle crema, matched with Monteith’s West Coastin’ Hazy IPA
The Roaming Giant

Go see what Hamilton’s got cooking.

Link in bio to find your nearest participating outlet!

Down South, things get a little wilder! Christchurch's venues are not holding back. 🍝 Wild Goat RagùSlow-cooked goat rag...
30/04/2026

Down South, things get a little wilder! Christchurch's venues are not holding back.

🍝 Wild Goat Ragù
Slow-cooked goat ragù with pappardelle & herb ricotta, matched with Monteith’s Original Ale
No.4 Bar and Restaurant

🐟 From Reef to Fire
Hand-speared butterfish, pāua, smoky bacon, kūmara fondant & crayfish bisque, matched with Monteith’s West Coastin’ Hazy IPA
Bloody Mary's

🦆 Quackjack!
Wild duck sausage with smoked mash, burnt orange glaze & confit duck, matched with Monteith’s Original Ale
Christchurch Casino

🍔 The Wild Hunter Venison Burger
Venison patty with Swiss cheese, plum relish & beer-battered onion rings, matched with Monteith’s Gold Dust Hazy Pale Ale
Grain & Grape

🍕 The Buck Stops Here
Venison sausage pizza with pear, mozzarella & candied walnuts, matched with Monteith’s West Coastin’ Hazy IPA
Cocopelli

🥧 Smokin’ Stag Pie
Smoked venison, cheddar & blackberry with agria chips, matched with Monteith’s Black Dark Ale
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar

🍖 Swine and Dine
Pork loin with wild fennel butter, apple compote & blackberry jus, matched with Monteith’s Apple Cider
Pegasus Arms

🦪 Snake-bitten Oysters
Bluff oysters with smoked eel & Snakebite pairing, matched with a Monteith’s Snakebite (Original Ale & Crushed Apple Cider)
Thirsty Acres

Good luck choosing just one.

Link in bio to find your nearest participating outlet!

Wellington, this one’s for you 🍽️The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge has arrived, and the capital is bringing the flavour...
30/04/2026

Wellington, this one’s for you 🍽️

The Monteith's Wild Food Challenge has arrived, and the capital is bringing the flavour.

🍛 Venison Curry
Slow-cooked venison curry with naan, rice & fresh garnish matched with Monteith's Golden Light Lager
Shed 22 Taranaki St Wharf

🥩 The Hunter’s Garden
Herb-crusted venison, beetroot purée, crispy kale & cranberry jus matched with Monteith's Original Ale
Coene's Bar & Eatery

🌭 The Hunter’s Bangers
Venison & sage sausages with truffle mash, smoked cider gravy & house-smoked onions matched with Monteith's Black Dark Ale
Bethel Woods

🦪 Pāua Croquettes
Garlic & orange pāua croquettes with beef tataki & mandarin mayo matched with Monteith's Wayfarer Pilsner
- Dillingers Brasserie

🦌 Fare Game
Venison Denver leg with Gisborne corn & blackberry spiced jus matched with Monteith's Driftin' IPA
Portlander

🐟 Crispy Skin Blue Moki
With smoked kūmara mash, celeriac purée & charred greens matched with Monteith's West Coastin' Hazy IPA
Gear Street Union

🥧 Home, Land & Sea
Venison, pāua & mushroom pie with bone marrow jus matched with Monteith's Black Dark Ale
The Thistle Inn

🦌 Deer Hunting Delight
Wild venison & mushroom Wellington roll with blackberry horopito chutney matched with Monteith's Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Cambridge Hotel

🍝 Coast & Kūmara
Kūmara gnocchi with mānuka-smoked prawns & horopito cream matched with Monteith's Golden Lager
The Arborist Rooftop Bar

Grab a mate and start ticking them off.

Link in bio to find your nearest participating outlet!

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