Zest Food Tours

GREYTOWN GOURMET. Amid the rural peace and beauty of the Wairarapa are hidden gourmet treats. The historical village of Greytown is home to many boutique food innovators and Zest's Greytown Gourmet small group food tour, with personal guide, goes "behind the scenes" to meet them. We see, smell and taste artisan culinary products with their makers, as our guests meet real New Zealanders. Greytown is pretty and relaxing as we walk Greytown's Heritage Trail and explore smart boutiques before enjoying a delicious tasting lunch of local products at the top cafe. All the wines are produced within 30 minutes of our table as we share stories and experiences.

WALKING GOURMET. Walking as part of a small group (from 2-8 guests), with a friendly and informative guide around this compact city gives guests a sense of the "real Wellington". You will meet delightful food people who share their enthusiasm, products and stories, and taste local seasonal products at every point. It's very personal, with local tales, anecdotes and insights, and the food and wine is fabulous (of course). Lunch with wine at Wellington's top fine dining restaurant is a highlight (weekdays), as is the buzzy and stylish cafe (weekends). We visit the quirky Cuba and Courtenay Quarters and hidden culinary gems most visitors don't find alone. This is an insider's food tour of the cafe and coffee capital.

CLASSIC WINE AND FOOD. This gourmet food and wine tour is a very personal experience, tasting our way through Hawkes Bay, Martinborough, Greytown and Wellington with knowledgeable personal guides. Nothing complements great wine as well as great food. With Zest's "behind the scenes" concept you meet real New Zealanders, hear their stories and taste their products. We visit passionate local producers and taste speciality foods. At wineries large and small, top brands and hidden treasures, we meet winemakers and viticulturists, taste different varieties, vintages and origins to detect local "terroir" variations. Wellington the food capital focuses on coffee, cafes and restaurants and top food outlets to round out this culinary journey.