Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, these deep-fried delights are seasoned with aromatic Szechuan peppercorns, creating a bold and zesty flavour. They are served with a rich black vinegar and sweet chili dipping sauce, adding a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet notes for an irresistible taste experience. Paired with a North meets East cocktail showcasing local Brooklane Winery TuiTui London Dry Gin

Delight in the vibrant flavours of our garden-fresh salad, featuring peas and pea shoots harvested from the Kemp House garden. This dish brings together Karupaera and Matariki riwai (potatoes), all lightly tossed with tangy sour cream, roasted garlic, and a hint of lemon juice from the historic Rangihoua lemon tree.

The kid on caffeine. Waipu locally roasted espresso from Epic Coffee Roasters and Northland oranges turned into an orange infused iced americano topped with cold cheese foam made from local macadamia nuts and Belle Chèvre goat cheese.

Kaipara kaimoana is key to this delicious chowder. Gathered from the small Kaipara seaside village of Pahi, the oysters in this dish are from the salty water viewed from the windows of the Gumdigger’s Cafe.

Northern Berry Bliss is made from Papaka Road Gin distillery based in Tutukaka, utilising their ‘Flutterby’ gin as a key element, which is distilled with Solberrys that are locally grown in Maungatapere. Fiorente elderflower liqueur compliments the gin and house made raspberry syrup sourced from northland orchards, homegrown sprayfree lemons, and wonderfoam which is a vegan cocktail foaming agent.

Seafood Platter Supreme

Experience the crisp, invigorating taste of our Grapefruit Soda, syrup crafted from juicy grapefruits handpicked from our very own Kemp House Orchard. Whether you're looking to quench your thirst or savour a sophisticated non-alcoholic option, this Grapefruit Soda is the perfect choice to refresh your day.

Our dish features Northland farmed Yellowtail Kingfish (Haku). Sustainably raised in state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture systems, offering a delicate yet rich taste that celebrates both tradition and innovation. Served with a fragrant coconut Penang curry with burst of lychees, charred onions, crispy organic quinoa and locally foraged kaffir lime leaves. Paired with Northlands Dancing Petrel’s Barrique Reserve Viognier that is aromatic, hand harvested, Barrique fermented, Seductive, Smooth and Silky.

Hand rolled Gnocchi made from the soft & subtle Quark Cheese is served with a rich Very Old Edam & black pepper crema, topped with a blue cheese & sage crumb and finished with a parsley & Kerikeri citrus oil.

Ruakaka farmed pāua wontons, Landing Chardonnay Beurre Blanc, micro herbs, radish & herb oil all from our garden. Farmed Moana baby blue pāua from Ruakaka, minced and sautéed with onion, herbs, spices, and a touch of Omaks bacon, then finished with cream and wine. Served in a crispy wonton on a creamy beurre blanc-style sauce made with dill and The Landing Chardonnay.  

With a strong focus on the Bream Bay area we bring you Moanas Ruakaka farmed blue paua, minced and formed into a paua packed patty on a piece of toasted organic sourdough from Ruakakas pinenut bakery, then covered with creamed paua and topped with fresh radish micro greens from Left fields in Waipu. On the side we have Left Fields home pickled beetroot along with roasted walnuts from the aunties tree (somewhere in Ruakaka) and then blue cheese from Mahoe Farmhouse cheese in Pakaraka.

Baked sweet treat inspired by the baking history of France. Drawing on ingredients and flavours arriving aboard merchant ships into 19th century Kororāreka. This vibrant Tarte au Citron (citrus tart) incorporates delicious fresh lemons supplied by the 1830s English farm, Te Waimate Mission