02.00 pm – Have a new Range Rover arrive to collect you from your front door and enjoy that first ice cold glass of champagne as we navigate through scenic back roads to the vintners, maker, vineyards and secret locations for the tastings and gathering of the freshest of ingredients.

03.30 pm – Enjoy your first wine tasting as you work through the reserve range without a care in the world as you are driven fro there to your second vineyard for a private tasting.

Your early evening’s culinary journey culminates with a greeting from the home of an Auckland chef so why not start with an excellent “Bloody Mary,” as you choose to be or not to be involved as he weaves his magic with those ingredients chosen to present a four course culinary experience.

09.00 pm – Enriched by your evening, we invite you to relax and socialise with Chef and enjoy those delicious wines chosen for the perfect end to a perfect Auckland day before we return you home sated and happy.

Grant Allen

Cook

Grant is a cook.

His food is uncomplicated, ingredient driven and delightful.

40 years industry experience has made Grant a real entity in the NZ Food Scene. He has read, travelled, tasted and cooked widely – sharing his knowledge enthusiastically.

Grant believes making something good to eat for yourself or for others can lift the spirits in a way little else can.

That is why he invites you into his Auckland villa filled with art, interesting knik knaks and best of all, a great kitchen to work in and a great table to dine at.