The Lost Larder

08/09/2026

2026 Southland Export Awards. Perfect way to kick off the night with Southland’s Eel Pate.

31/08/2026

https://www.waituna.nz/

Check out the incredible website to see where our NZ freshly smoked Eel is from!

Sourced from the cool, pristine waters of New Zealand, our premium eel products embody our commitment to sustainability and quality.

27/03/2026

08/12/2025

Last Thursday, The Lost Larder was able to finish off the Young Enterprise Scheme Year at Nationals. After a successful pitch, the judges loved the product, story and potential of the business. Resulting in the top 5, which isn't too bad considering we didn't have the numbers like the other teams, as being in our first year has been a matter of a long, tricky journey of development and getting this product safe for market. But we are excited for next year as we partner with Southern Seafood Products to start production early next year! For this year, though even though many challenges have arisen, I'm grateful for every bit of it, as it may not be the pace I would like it has meant I have learned more than any classroom can teach, and it has been amazing to learn the way of business with the most supportive community, Southland!

Thanks to the Southland Business Chamber for helping with the project of YES. But also thanks to Calvin Claridge, Ethan Flack and Carla from Naked Creative. I am forever grateful for the time you have given me, as you are all so busy already with your own businesses and work. Your knowledge, generosity, kindness and work has been incredible.

Thank you Sponsors
Ocean Beach NZ
Creation Signs
The Mobile Food Scientist Ltd
Hill Labs
GS1 New Zealand

01/11/2025

What a night, Young Enterprise Trust and Southland Business Chamber. Regionals was an exciting, inspiring night listening to all the exciting new businesses across Southland pitch. For The Lost Larder, we pulled through, though with the win of...
Sales and Marketing
Primary Industries
Entrepreneur of the Year
Topping off with Southland Company of the Year!
This means we will be heading to the nationals in December to represent Southland. It's been quite a journey and process of getting this first product, Eel Pate, ready for the NZ market this year, but very close now! Couldn't get this far though without the support of mentor Calvin Claridge, Chef Ethan Flack, teacher Mr. Byars and the team at Naked Creative. As well as the many sponsors and key helpers: McIntyre Dick, for finance.
Ocean Beach NZ Sponsoring.
Creation Signs, Sponsoring marketing products.
The Mobile Food Scientist Ltd, Niki has been amazing in legal food requirements.
Hill Labs have done amazing service in food testing.
GS1 New Zealand, sponsoring and providing great service in packaging coding.
Southland Business Chamber, amazing support and guidance.

Can't wait to see what The Lost Larder can do and how far it goes!

Below Photo with the Legends Calvin, Ethan, Mr Byars and Carla (Naked creative).

01/10/2025

A delicious menu was made from Ascot, but still simple enough for anyone to make themselves when you purchase your own Eel Pate.

25/09/2025

Just to show what a great business the Eel comes from, and what an honor it is to work with the legendary Calvin Claridge in getting the product ready for the market.

25/09/2025

What a way to Launch! The Lost Larder was fortunate to have over 400 people across Southland try the luxury delicacy Eel Pate at the Southland Business awards, where it was thoroughly enjoyed with outstanding Feedback.

Thanks to the Chef at Ascot Park Hotel taking on the pate to create a superior dish.
Thank You for making the Pate Ethan Flack, your work is amazing!
Thank you Southland Business Chamber for helping get the Pate onto the menu.
Thanks MG Photography for the great photos.