“Wallingford Homestead is a restored country villa where you can stay and dine in style, or eat by reservation. Wallingford Homestead offers a truly special dining experience, where award-winning chef Chris Stockdale creates generous feasts inspired by the produce grown on and around the estate. Seasonal produce and foraged fare sourced from local hunters, fishers, cheesemakers and more, is the focus (even the Angus beef comes from the homestead’s own grounds). From Tora crayfish with tapioca and pork crackling to Périgord black truffle and First Light venison, every dish leaves a lasting impression, the kind that has you planning your return before you’ve even left the table.Whether you’re planning a food-and-wine escape or simply looking for a distinctive taste of Hawke’s Bay, Wallingford Homestead delivers a refined celebration of New Zealand produce, wine and hospitality. This is what dreams are made of.”
— One Hat, New Zealand Cuisine Guide 2026
Estate-to-Plate Dining Experiences
Degustation Menu
(Saturday Evenings)
Pāua
Tora Crayfish Open Ravioli, Black Tapioca, Brown Butter, Crackling
Long Line Snapper, ‘Romesco’, Chard
Haku, ‘Faux Gras’, Chardonnay Vinegar
Porridge of Wild Rabbit, Organic Grains, Young Pūhā
Farmed Venison, Milk Skin, Radishes, Black Truffle Emulsion
Matangi Lamb Short Rib, Alliums, Frico
Green Apple, Buffalo Milk, Fennel, Honey, Botanicals
Walnut Milk, Honey & Rosemary ‘Magnum’
$150 p/p
Wine Pairing - $130p/p
Prices and menu listed are a sample only and may change.
Share Menu
Haku Belly, Makrut Lime, Avocado
Sunchokes, Almonds, Apple Cider
Long Line Caught Snapper Cooked On The Bone, Tomato Leaf Tea
Native Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Pine Needle Foam
Dry-aged Matangi Grass-Fed Sirloin On The Bone
Accompaniments
Fresh Herb Mustard | Watercress | Brown Butter Emulsion
Organic Agria Potatoes
Witloof, Pear, Walnuts & Aged Danbo
Green Apple, Bay Leaf
$130 p/p
Indulge in a truly luxury dining experience at Wallingford Homestead, a Cuisine Award-winning restaurant in the heart of Central Hawke’s Bay. Our seasonal menus celebrate estate-grown and locally sourced ingredients, thoughtfully paired with fine regional wines. Join us for our exclusive Winemaker Dinners, where renowned NZ vintners present curated pairings in an intimate setting. Whether you’re planning a food and wine getaway in Hawke’s Bay or seeking a one-of-a-kind culinary escape, Wallingford promises an unforgettable taste of New Zealand’s best.
