SCOFF - South Canterbury Outstanding
​Food Festival 

11 - 27 September 2026

Taste, discover and celebrate South Canterbury's food story this September.
​Join us as we shine a spotlight on the region's outstanding growers, producers, makers and artisan creators. Enjoy exclusive festival specials at participating eateries across the Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate districts, sample the flavours that make South Canterbury unique, and be in to win fantastic prizes along the way.
More festival details will be announced soon — watch this space!

Eat. Drink. Savour. Enjoy.

What is SCOFF?

SCOFF is a region-wide celebration of outstanding local food, shining a spotlight on the growers, producers, makers and artisan creators who bring our food story to life.

From fresh coastal flavours to high-country produce, enjoy exclusive SCOFF specials at participating eateries throughout Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie. Order a SCOFF special, discover something delicious, and be in to win fantastic prizes.

Find where to SCOFF

SCOFF your way around the South Canterbury District at the participating eateries

Find them here

Me kai. Me inu. Me Whakangahau.

SCOFF 2026 is proudly supported by Hospitality NZ, Mackenzie Region, Waimate District Council and 100% Pure New Zealand Honey.

​We’re delighted to offer Hospitality NZ members the opportunity to have additional photography taken at their eatery, at the same time as the SCOFF photo shoot – this can be one extra dish, plus some venue shots. Find out more about the benefits of membership of Hospitality NZ https://www.hospitality.org.nz/s/membership