South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival (SCOFF)

11 - 27 September 2026

Join us in September when we celebrate our outstanding growers, producers and artisan creators.
Head to a participating South Canterbury eatery during the festival, order their SCOFF special,
​and be in to win fantastic prizes! Keep watching for more details on our 2026 festival.

SCOFF Harvest

​5 - 15 March 2026

Celebrate the season of abundance! We’re excited to expand the SCOFF story with a new spin-off event — SCOFF Harvest.
 
This mini-festival shines more of a spotlight on our remarkable producers, celebrating the harvest season and sharing the stories behind their bountiful produce. From planting and raising to nurturing and gathering, every producer contributes something unique, adding depth to South Canterbury’s food narrative.

We are collaborating with a handful of South Canterbury eateries to bring a collection of exciting in-person events. Keep an eye out for more details to come.

Find all the event details here

Eat. Drink. Savour. Enjoy.

What is SCOFF?

It's a multi-day festival, celebrating South Canterbury's outstanding food; the growers, producers and artisan creators, from the Pacific Ocean to Aoraki/Mount Cook.

​Head to a participating eatery in Timaru, Waimate or Mackenzie district, order a SCOFF special and be in to win fantastic prizes.

Me kai. Me inu. Me Whakangahau.

SCOFF 2025 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

Frequently asked questions 2025

• When is SCOFF?
  The 2025 festival runs from 5 - 21 September.
  
  
• Which eateries are involved?
  This 17-day celebration is being held at multiple participating eateries throughout South Canterbury.  
  
  
• I’m an eatery and/or a producer in South Canterbury, how can I get involved?
  We'd love to have you on board!  Learn about entry criteria and benefits here.

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• How can I win prizes?
  Check out the win page here for more details on how to win. ​

• What are the prizes?
  Keep watching for details.

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• Grand Prize draw
  Keep watching for details.

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​Please contact [email protected] or phone 03 687 2682 for any further enquiries.