- snacks
- canapês
- breakfast
- lunch
- dinner
rooted in flavour,
TRUE TO AOTEAROA.
For us, food isn’t just about what’s on the plate; it’s the connection that brings people together, the spark that ignites creativity, and the rhythm that makes every moment unforgettable.
let's talk
about YOU.
You’re here because you’re planning a special event and there’s one thing that’s still missing: the food. The last thing you want to do is get stuck in the kitchen, running to the store, or cleaning up afterward. You want a meal that impresses, delights, and creates moments that last. And you get it —great food comes from great chefs. Simple as that.
here's where we shine:
ABOUT US.
We're Nico & Wes.
After mastering the kitchens of Wanaka’s top restaurants, we felt it was time to take our talents to the next level and create something of our own: Culina. We’re all about bringing the best, locally-sourced ingredients to life in the most extraordinary ways. From our hands to your table, every dish is packed with the bold, authentic flavours of New Zealand.
what are we serving?
From sunrise to sunset, our culinary timeline is all about YOU
at your venue
AT HOME
out and about
where's your table?
We’re ready to be wherever you need us: at your doorstep, in a holiday home, vineyard, or even on a boat. No venue is too far for us to bring the perfect dining experience to life.If you’re unsure about the perfect spot, just let us know—we’ll help you find the ideal place. You focus on enjoying the moment; we’ll handle the rest.
time to dig in,
the menu.
We’ve put a lot of thought into crafting menus that reflect the best of what we do, each one perfected through time, testing, and a lot of tasting (hey, someone has to do it!). If you’re after something extra special, get in touch, and we’ll send over some sample menus tailored just for you.
make it happen.
Slide into our DMs and let’s talk!
or give us a call
(we’re more fun on the phone anyway)
and while you're at it
[email protected] | @culina.co | Wes 0210 844 3664 | Nico 022 018 8610 | Wanaka | Central Otago | NZ
MADE WITH ❤️ AND ☕
sharing menu:
Choose three dishes from each course
canapês
Salmon tostada, lime, avocado
Yorkies, tartare, black garlic
Seaweed lavash, tomato, goat cheese, herbs
Crumpets, white fish salad
Mussel fritters, Vadouvan mayo
Toasted brioche, oyster mushroom, truffle
Duck corndogs, pickled walnut sauce
Oysters, kiwi fruit mignonette
entrée
White fish crudo, chop chop sauce, burnt grape fruit, fennel
Cured Ora King salmon, wasabi mayo, ponzu, nori crisps
Venison carpaccio, herbs, pickled plum, ricotta
Country pork terrine, Tarragon butter, parsley and shallot salad, baguette
Heirloom tomato, kombu dressing, labneh, chilli oil
Lions mane mushroom, hazelnut gremolata, zucchini and pea
mains
Lamb Shoulder, black garlic broth
Beef fillet, summer XO
Half roasted chicken, horseradish bechamel, dill oil
Sole, Dashi beurre blanc, grapes, broad bean leaves
Zucchini blossom, muhammara, basil
sides
Roast potato, confit garlic dressing
Charred corn, baby tomato salad
Iceberg lettuce, parmesan, preserved lemon
Broccolini, green sauce, white bean purée
dessert
Pavlova, apricots, raspberry, crème fraîche
Strawberries, cream, chort bread
Chocolate and coconut mousse, rhubarb
three course set menu SAMPLE
entrée
White fish crudo, chop chop sauce, burnt grape fruit, fennel
or
Cured Ora king salmon, wasabi mayo, ponzu, nori crisps
or
Venison carpaccio, herbs, pickled plum, ricotta
mains
Lamb rump, carrot and ginger puree, baby carrots, oyster mushroom sauce
or
Beef fillet, smoked potato purée, broccolini, confit shallots, jus
or
Monk fish, braised fennel, daishi beurre blanc, new potato, dill oil
dessert
Pavlova, apricots, raspberry, crème fraiche
or
Strawberries, cream, shortbread
or
Chocolate and coconut mousse, rhubarb
sharing menu sample
entrée
Ora King salmon, buttermilk, cucumber, dill
Jerusalem artichoke, almond cream, thyme honey, ha (v)
Duck carpaccio, parmesan custard, vincotto
Oyster mushroom, parmesan custard, vincotto (v)
mains
Roast chicken, XO
Fillet, parsnip purée, café de Paris butter
Salt baked celeriac, tamarillo BBQ, crispy shallots (v)
sides
Hassle back potato, confit garlic, pickled shallots (v)
Broccoli, preserved lemon, chili butter (v)
Garden salad (v)
dessert
Carrot cake, pumpkin seed ice cream, mandarin
Sage and honey parfait, blondie cremeux, apple, puff pastry