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Artist, author and gourmet Samuel Chamberlain once said:
“The gentle art of gastronomy is a friendly one. It hurdles
the language barrier, makes friends among civilised people, and
warms the heart…”
In the dining room at Gunyah Country Estate you will be treated
to the sumptuous tastes of the freshest local fare prepared by our
European chef. Every detail and refinement is catered to, so that
you can relax and enjoy the delights of your meal in a warm and
convivial environment.
The South Island of New Zealand produces some of the richest seafood
found anywhere - and Canterbury, the local region, is renowned for
its lamb, venison and salmon. Our chef uses only the best of local
ingredients, complemented by organically grown vegetables and herbs.
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 Coffee
and drinks are usually taken in the drawing room or on the verandah.
In the colder months, one of the most enjoyable experiences is swapping
tales of the day’s adventures in front of a roaring fire.
Breakfast is a most pleasurable occasion, be it on the sun-soaked
verandah in summer time, or in the cosy library for that private weekend
away. In winter time, breakfast in front of a cheerful fire offers
a warm and hearty start to the day.
At the table you will find homemade preserves from the old style fruit
still grown in the house orchard, locally harvested honey, farm fresh
eggs and a variety of little surprises that our chef delights in preparing.
For dinner, the style is French or Northern Italian, using the bountiful
local fare to create menus that are truly extraordinary. The cellar,
which is original to the house, contains an excellent selection of
New Zealand wines.
Dinner at Gunyah Country estate is a table d'hôte of three or four courses. Please let us know of any dislikes
or special dietary requirements when making your reservation
as we always endeavour to attend to our guests’ individual needs.
Breakfast is included in the daily Bed &Breakfast tarriff. Dinner is included in the Dinner,Bed and Breakfast rate. If you had made your reservation on a B&B rate, you still can book dinner separately on arrival. Tea and coffee are complimentary.
A picnic hamper for lunch can be requested.
The following are an example of the dishes prepared at Gunyah.
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