Birdsong Farm

16/10/2024

Hey, food lovers!

We’re thrilled to announce that Lustre Kitchen and Dining is opening next Wednesday, October 23rd.

Get ready for nights filled with indulgent flavors that’ll tease your taste buds and stir your soul. Book now to join us for a delicious experience—let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

Book at lustrekitchenanddining.co.nz

10/10/2024

Our good chef friends are opening this new spot…going to be amazing! Be sure to try it out.

Get ready to bask in the glow of something a little bit... l***y. We’re getting ready to unveil Lustre Kitchen and Dining—a place where indulgence meets artistry.

Stay tuned for the big reveal!

26/01/2024

Beautiful summer produce from beautiful people.
Thanks heaps Birdsong Farm for championing soil quality and in return great local organic veges.
Clockwise from the top: Heirloom Zucchini, Black Nebula Carrots, White + Yellow Scallopini, Young Rampicante

08/09/2023

Our friends Crooked Vege are doing some inspirational work, building a small veg farm in Otaki. Part of their sales model is a pay-what-you-can CSA share, enabling those with more to pay a bit more so those with a less can pay a bit less -BUT- everyone gets the same amazingly fresh and highly nutritious veg.

They are fundraising for much needed infrastructure. To help, go to:

https://www.crookedvege.co.nz

and comment here or in your donation notes. We’re matching donations up to $550.

Listen to their story on RNZ:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/countrylife/audio/2018905143/just-pay-what-you-can-says-taki-vege-grower

Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible to people who can least afford it.

25/07/2023

To celebrate the beginning of the Eat, Drink, Play festival, our Head Chef Tim has created a dish inspired by the 'elements' -
Seared duck breast, confit duck thigh, cured NZ pork 'Coppa' Crespelle, Jerusalem artichoke textures, tempura battered Te Matuku oyster and oyster emulsion, with an arrangement of foraged leaves - all served up with spiced duck tea.
'Sky, Surf, Soil and Sow' will be available in Portlander from the 1st-16th of July so make sure you book in to experience this treat of a dish!

18/07/2023

Which would you rather eat?

01/07/2023

We were delighted to provide garnish boxes to tonight’s Eat Drink Play Gala, an event held in support of Wellington Children’s Hospital and Do Some Good at Pipitea Marae. Harvested this morning, on plates this evening.

01/06/2023

It's been a looooooooong time since we've posted anything, so it's time to catch up...

We had a brilliant summer season collaborating with Portlander restaurant. We grew lots of fun and delicious ingredients for them to use in the Birdsong Collab dish.

Here are some of the things we grew - are there any you've not tried before?

29/03/2023

Want your fruit trees to be more productive and easier to harvest (no ladders required)? Come spend a couple of hours with us and hone your pruning skills.

Hannah Dawson of Cernunnos Mil Heritage Homesteaders will be teaching us how to give young trees the best start, as well as how to tame older trees that have gotten out of hand. This will be a hands-on learning experience in the orchard here at Birdsong Farm.

When: Saturday 8th April, 10 AM - 12 PM (weather dependent)
Where: 423 Katherine Mansfield Drive, Upper Hutt
Cost: $30 for one, $50 for two

Register by emailing [email protected]

22/03/2023

Time to prune your stone fruit trees (plums, peaches, nectarines, cherries, etc.)! Come learn how as Hannah Dawson of Cernunnos Mil Heritage Homesteaders shares her wealth of knowledge with us!