South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival (SCOFF)

September/October 2022

It's time to celebrate our outstanding growers, producers and artisan creators.
Head to a participating South Canterbury eatery during the ten-day festival, order their SCOFF special,
​and be in to win fantastic daily prizes, plus a weekend escape to South Canterbury.

Eat. Drink. Savour. Enjoy.

SCOFF 2021 Recipe Book 

Do you wish you could enjoy more of SCOFF 2021 even though the festival is over?
Are you looking for the perfect gift that showcases this amazing region and our outstanding eateries?​

We've got you covered with the SCOFF 2021 Recipe Book.  

The book features

• Over 50 outstanding recipes from some of our most well known eateries and producers. 
• 189 pages of beautiful images showcasing this beautiful region and the fantastic activities to try while you're here

The book is on sale while stocks last from the Information Centres in Timaru and Geraldine​ and for online orders here.

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Me kai. Me inu. Me Whakangahau.

Supporting your favourite eatery.

You can let your favourite South Canterbury eatery know you’re thinking of them…even if you can’t go in the door!
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On the SOS Business website you can buy a voucher to use later, or simply make a donation to show your support.

It's also the perfect option for gifting without leaving home, especially with Father's Day coming up.

Whatever you choose, It’s a great way to show your support for our local businesses.

Head to the SOS Business website and make a difference.

What is SCOFF?

It's ten days of 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.

Frequently asked questions

• When is SCOFF?
  The festival runs from 24 September - 3 October 2021.
  
  
• Which eateries are involved?
  This ten-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.

• How can I win prizes?
  Head to a participating eatery over the ten-day festival period and order their SCOFF special.  Take a photo and upload it to Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #scoffsc and you’re in the draw.  If you don't use social media email the image to us.
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• What are the prizes?
  We will be giving away restaurant vouchers for every day of the festival, with winners being chosen from the day’s social media and emailed photos.  At the festival's conclusion the major prize winner will be drawn from all the photos entered.  The winner will be announced on our Facebook page.

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