We're thrilled that Humdinger Gin Distillery is operating out of Geraldine.

Andrew and Saskia Lewis’ nano-distillery will launch its first batch of gin online next week following eight months’ practice.

Initially they will be selling online but hope to get an on licence by November.


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We're thrilled to have Waimate Bar and Eatery on board for SCOFF 2020!

They made headlines nationally recently with the addition of a wallaby pie to their menu.  Wallaby meat and plum sauce are a match made in heaven, according to our sources.  And we have it on good authority that wallaby in some way shape or form will be part of The Barn's SCOFF menu special. 

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The historic Silverstream Hotel in Kimball, just outside of Fairlie, has new owners and is undergoing a major makeover.

New owners Lockie and Caroline Broadfoot are looking forward to their new venture, and we're looking forward to working with them on SCOFF!

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More than 50 eateries and 20 food producers have signed up to be part of the inaugural South Canterbury Outstanding Food Festival (Scoff) in September.
“This is just the beginning – more are signing up every day,” Venture Timaru operations manager Di Hay said.
“The eateries are creating a single dish or beverage that uses South Canterbury ingredients and highlighting this as a special on their menus during the 10 days.”

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