South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival (SCOFF)

5 - 21 September 2025

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 2025 festival.

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.