Welcome to our blog where you can keep up to date with the news and views for anyone with an interest in the beef and lamb foodservice space. Keep an eye out for contributions from kiwi chefs who are telling the paddock to plate story through their cooking and helping to shape New Zealand’s food story.
Otago is a province of outstanding natural beauty from rugged mountain peaks to glacial lakes, native forests interlaced with a traditional farming heritage which produces some of the best beef and lamb in the country. Central Otago lies at…
Read MoreJarrod McGregor was delighted to be appointed a Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef for 2019 as he says it’s an opportunity to give back to the younger generation of chefs coming through into the industry. His own career was kick started at the tender age of fifteen…
Read MoreCafé Valentino is an institution in the Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards. The restaurant has won the accolade for the past 23 years, with the only exception being in 2011 when the tragic earthquake claimed the original restaurant building…
Read MoreWith summer in full swing it’s Kiwi tradition to head out of town to a beautiful beach or wander off the beaten track for walks and adventures. Coromandel is well-known as one of New Zealand’s holiday hotspots but we reckon it’s also the ultimate dining destination…
Read MoreOne of our newest Ambassador Chefs, Pablo Tacchini is head chef and owner of Cucina in Oamaru. Originally from Argentina, Pablo and his wife moved to New Zealand and fell in love with the historic town of Oamaru. Pablo says he and his wife had dreamed of…
Read MoreThere is nothing more quintessentially Kiwi than a summer BBQ! With the wide array of portable BBQ’s available now, the great Kiwi BBQ is not routed to the backyard anymore. I would be happy to take a bet that this Waitangi Day whether you are at home, the beach…
Read MoreI think we would all agree with Virginia Woolf’s quote and there is nothing better than sharing food with the one you love. So if you are looking for a romantic spot for your valentine this year, we have some suggestions which might just be the ticket…
Read MoreFive very talented chefs have been announced as the 2019 Beef + Lamb NZ Ambassador Chefs. Their job? To encourage innovation and creativity amongst their fellow chefs…and generally be foodie rock stars...
Read MoreI may be biased, but to me Auckland is the perfect spot for weekend jaunts. Being sandwiched between two coastlines, there are so many incredible destinations within an hour or two’s drive. A fairly major part of travelling for me is the…
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve is just around the corner and whether you are in party mode or just looking for a quiet spot to see in the new year, we have sorted out some top spots to help you plan your party night. Why not indulge in some award-winning beef and lamb…
Read MoreWith the recent announcement of the 2019 Beef and Lamb Excellence Award holders, I decided to get out amongst the action on announcement day and see what all the fuss was about. My choice was to head out of the city to Coatesville, just north of Auckland…
Read MoreIt could be argued that beef and lamb is quintessentially Kiwi. Deep rooted farming communities, a perfect temperate climate producing world-renowned meat has generated an export industry that is vital to this country’s economy. The subject of ‘beef and lamb’…
Read MoreDelve off the beaten track on your travels around New Zealand and you’ll come across some hidden culinary gems tucked away in unknown pockets. Here are a few that you need to put on your bucket list…
Read MoreOver the other side of the world, on an unassuming street in Hackney, North London, nestled between a greasy spoon café and a non-descript red shop front is Hill & Szrok – a self-described ‘Master Butcher and Cookshop’…
Read MoreFollowing some outstanding Beef and Lamb Ambassador Series Dinners in 2018, it was the turn of Harry Williams, head chef at Alpha Street Kitchen in Cambridge. He was tasked with the job of wowing his adoring customers with a beef…
Read MoreYou may have recently seen our Instagram account was taken over by Platinum Ambassador Chef, Scott Kennedy as he travelled and dined his way through the U.S.A. Scott is owner and head chef at Nero Restaurant in Palmerston North and loves to…
Read MoreThe relationship between the farmer, the butcher and the chef is multifaceted but at the end of the day it all ends up on the consumer’s plate in some form. From a chef’s point of view they rely on their meat supplier to deliver a premium product so they can…
Read MoreIt was the final weekend of the Hawke’s Bay Winter F.A.W.C! Series as we headed to Napier to attend one of the sold-out events hosted by Beef and Lamb Ambassador Chef, Damon McGinniss. Damon is Executive Chef at the Art Deco Masonic Hotel…
Read MorePlatinum Ambassador Chef, Kate Fay of Cibo in Parnell is well known for her lamb bacon which she often uses as a garnish on her dishes. She says it adds an intense flavour and interesting texture to her lamb dishes. Kate uses lamb rib to create the bacon…
Read MoreTrends and cooking styles have come a long way from the heavy and rich cuisines which dominated the foodservice industry when Michael first began his career as a chef. The multitude of styles from today’s chefs are inspired by the likes of modernist…
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