Dining
“Garden-to-table” is the essence of the food offering at Te Arai Lodge, using organic produce grown on the estate complemented with local food producers and artisans.
The style of cuisine at Te Arai Lodge is inspired by the slow food movement and celebrates the provenance of the produce working in harmony with the seasons and what the land offers day by day.
“This off-grid lodge places sustainability and guests’ wellbeing at its core, but doesn’t forgo any of the good things in life. Much like an upscale Italian masseria, food, wine and hospitality are the drivers.” - AFR
In a warm and inviting atmosphere, much like dining in a friends gourmet kitchen, guests can choose to source produce from the gardens with the chef, to observe or partake in the finishing touches of the offerings or to simply relax by the open fire on the terrace with a drink.
Whether it's a celebration with family and friends, a romantic evening, or an afternoon adventure, there’s a dining option for every occasion, from alfresco dining among our olive trees, starlit dinners in our glasshouse, multi-course meals in our grand dining room, or a gourmet picnic at our scenic local beaches.