Dear all,

Tonight, we had the chance to enjoy a New Zealand-style dinner. It gave us a great glimpse into the flavors and feel of Kiwi cuisine—simple, fresh, and comforting.

New Zealand food often highlights local ingredients like lamb, seafood, and root vegetables. One of the most traditional ways of cooking, especially for the Māori people, is the hāngi, where food is slow-cooked underground using heated stones. It’s not something we could recreate tonight, but it’s a big part of their food culture!

Did you know that New Zealand has more sheep than people? There are about 5 million people and over 25 million sheep! It’s also one of the few places where you can go from the beach to the mountains in under an hour. The country’s love for nature shows up in its food too—local, seasonal, and full of flavor.

Even without knowing all the names of what we tried, it was a lovely and relaxed dinner with a Kiwi touch.

The Champs-des-Bois Team